Commune with Jeff Krasno

Today’s episode features back-to-back Commusings: In the first, Jeff muses on how a bout of childhood cancer transformed him. In the second, he muses on how doing hard things makes doing hard things (like going to the dentist, his least favorite activity), a bit easier. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. Sign up for the Com...

In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back bestselling author, former presidential candidate, and spiritual leader, Marianne Williamson. In their conversation, they explore key themes in her latest book, The Mystic Jesus, where she re-examines the teachings of Jesus Christ through a modern, psychotherapeutic lens. Marianne shares how these ancient spiritual teachings can serve as tools for inner trans...

In today’s episode, David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, reveals why experiencing pain and trauma can lead to an expanded capacity for joy, happiness, and love. This episode originally aired on August 10, 2023Watch David Kessler’s Commune course, Help for the Hurting Heart, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial. This po...

We think of aging as a normal consequence of getting older, but looked at a different way, aging can be seen as a disease — driven by upstream factors such as what we eat and think, the quality of our relationships and microbiome, exposure to toxins and allergens, and so on. The takeaway that Dr. Mark Hyman and Jeff discuss today: You don’t have to age the way you see so prevalent in modern societ...

Dr. Mindy discusses how and why women should adopt different dietary approaches for the different phases of their cycle. She also shares “the foundational five” — an approach to food that cuts through the noise and applies to both plant- and animal-based diets. Learn from Dr. Mindy, in person at Luminescence, our first Women’s Health & Longevity Summit, in Los Angeles on February 1, 2025. Reserve...

Weight and weight loss is a fraught topic, but no one cuts through the B.S. faster than veteran trainers and nutrition experts JJ Virgin and Jillian Michaels. In this mashup episode, JJ discusses body composition and the hangups many women have around putting on muscle. Then Jillian joins Jeff for a frank evaluation of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Learn from JJ and Jillian in person...

In her 30s, Dr. Sara Gottfried’s metabolic function was closer to that of a woman in her 50s. After applying integrative medicine principles on herself, within six weeks she had fixed the root cause of her discomfort, reversed her prediabetes, and lost more than 20 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Gottfried and Jeff dive into the metabolism and why metabolic dysfunction is the upstream cause of 9 out...

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects 1 in 10 adults over 65. There is no known cure and it is fatal. However, neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen is optimistic that one day – through research, early testing, and lifestyle changes – Alzheimer's will become a disease that is both treatable and preventable. This podcast is supported by:Timeline:Timeline is offering the Commune community 10% off your fi...

Today’s episode features back-to-back Commusings: In the first, Jeff muses on what it means to experience “true wellth.” In the second, he offers the playbook he has lived by to maintain and grow in a 36-year marriage. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. Sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com or connect with...

On February 1, 2025, long-time partners, Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno are expecting their 4th daughter named Luminescence. Actually, Luminescence is their next brain child – a women’s health & longevity summit featuring world renowned female doctors and health experts. This podcast is supported by:Timeline:Timeline is offering the Commune community 10% off your first order at timeline.com/partners...

In this conversation, renowned spiritual teacher Reverend Michael B. Beckwith shares how you can turn negativity into purpose and grow in the face of frustration, betrayal, and grief. Learn to be present and discover how to live through anything, powerfully. This episode originally aired on August 31, 2023 Watch Reverend Michael B. Beckwith’s Commune program, Meditations for Life’s Challenges, for...

Today we are featuring an excerpt from the Commune course Political Hope with philosopher, teacher, public speaker, and author Charles Eisenstein. This course was filmed during the election season of 2019 and, rather than feeling out of date, still offers potent insights into why real political change can feel so elusive — and what we can do about it. Watch the full 10-day course for free at oneco...

We spend more than 100 billion dollars every year on supplements, but do we know if they are even benefiting our health? In this episode, Dr. Mary Pardee digs into the science on top supplements, so you can know which to pick, and which to skip. Empower yourself with the information you need to cut through the noise and streamline your supplements according to your health goals. This episode origi...

Rabbi Sharon Brous is the founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles, and the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. In this conversation, Rabbi Brous emphasizes the importance of “sacred encounters,” people truly see and hear each other's stories, particularly in times of grief or pain. She also points to the Jewish ritual of asking...

A love story with a bit of a biohacking twist. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.comThis podcast is supported by: Moon JuiceUse code COMMUNE for 20% off sitewide at www.moonjuice.co...

We finish our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga with a unique conversation between Mohsen Mahdawi and Aharon Dardik. Facing each other just a few feet apart, Mohsen and Aharon practice sharing the most empathetic version of the other’s life. As Jeff sits quietly between them, he is struck (again) by this profound realization: We need to b...

We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Aharon Dardik, a Columbia student and activist. After moving as a child from Oakland, California, to a settlement in the West Bank, Aharon witnessed Israeli occupation and militarism firsthand. Aharon conscientiously objected to service in the Israeli Air Force and, following...

We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Mohsen Mahdawi, a passionate activist and bridge-builder at Columbia University, currently in his senior year. Mohsen underscores empathy as the foundation of his work for justice as a path to peace, especially in understanding others’ perspectives, including Israelis and Jews...

At the end of August, Jeff hosted a summit at Commune Topanga called the Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine. This week-long mini-conference gathered Palestinian and Israeli/Jewish campus leaders from Columbia University, Brown University, and UCLA as well as a number of Middle East historians and professional mediators. The goal was to engage in deep listening, to learn each other’s narrative...

Did you know the heart contains 40,000 neurons and sends more messages to the brain than vice versa? In this episode, author Kimberly connects modern research around heart-brain coherence with ancient wisdom from the Vedas, among other spiritual traditions. Together, she and Jeff discuss how emotional awareness and heart coherence can create more meaningful human connections and heightened intuiti...

Did you know there are four people in every relationship? Who you are. Who they are. Who you think they are. Who they think you are. This excerpt from Dr. Gabor and Daniel Maté’s online workshop, Starting Fresh, is focused on helping parents and adult children transform stuck dynamics — but their wisdom applies to all relationships. Watch an additional 90-minute preview of this course at onecommun...

Dr. Zach Bush doesn't keep his ideas in a neat ideological box. Instead, paints a sweeping picture of our interconnected world — one in which topics such as regenerative farming, bio-engineering, government policy, and the human microbiome are all intimately linked. And while he candidly points out missteps at many levels, he also offers a hopeful vision for humanity. This episode originally aired...

From meditating monks to Navy SEALs, cold water exposure is used in many formats and communities to build mental resilience while boasting impressive physical benefits. Similarly, heat therapies have been utilized around the world for millennia, including saunas in Finland, onsens in Japan, and sweat lodges in Native American culture. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how these therapie...

We know our emotions greatly affect our overall well being, but we aren't always in touch with our heart's true desires. Enter Danielle LaPorte — a poet, speaker, author, and creator of The Desire Map. Tune in for some spiritual perspective on what it means to move and live from the heart. This episode originally aired on May 14, 2019 Watch Danielle’s three Commune courses, Free and Clear, Spoken...

According to Dr. Austin Perlmutter, many solutions we’ve been pitched for brain health are actually making things worse. But he shares good news, too: There’s so much we can do to change our brains for the better, from the content on our phones to the food on our plates. Because as Dr. Austin emphasizes, what we consume determines the quality of our thinking. This podcast is supported by:BiOptimiz...