Commune with Jeff Krasno

In this show we’ve touched on some hotly debated questions, from, “Why are we here?” to “What should we put in our mouths?” This episode addresses the latter by reviewing which types of fats we should consider consuming, and which ones we should avoid. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and qu...

Today’s episode might have you looking at pomegranates differently. Chris Rinsch, PhD, helps us understand the connection between mitochondrial health and endurance and shares how compounds sourced from pomegranates can improve muscle function. In this episode we cover:0:04:46 – What are Mitochondria?0:12:18 – Roles of Mitochondria0:13:27 – Free Radicals0:18:51 – Antioxidants0:21:07 – History of M...

It’s 2am and Jake is pretty miserable, so he texts a friend...Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, 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.com. This podcast is supported by:SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE f...

What does having a dream business mean to you? In this episode, Jeff sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and New York Times best-selling author Marie Forleo to illuminate the path to your dream life by clarifying, and creating, your dream business. Are you ready to experience more prosperity, freedom, and happiness than you ever thought possible? Join Marie Forleo's free 3-day Dream Business Bootc...

Wu-wei is the Taoist way of life. It means not forcing. But it doesn’t entail complete passivity. Being alive inherently involves interfering. We cannot observe an electron without changing its behavior. We cannot exhale without altering the chemical composition of the atmosphere. The master is a student of nature. Knowing her, he harnesses her course. He jiggles the key in the lock. He applies th...

At 32, Elissa Goodman decided that a diagnosis of cancer wasn’t going to be her death sentence. By adopting anti-inflammatory protocols including therapy, yoga, and cutting sugar out of her diet, she went into remission. A certified holistic nutritionist, Elissa’s personal experience led her to realize that nutrition and lifestyle can create a friendly or unfriendly terrain for disease, and that w...

Let's explore how your personal wellness is connected to the collective wellbeing of the planet. Today’s teachers don’t offer all the solutions, but rather some key perspectives and core concepts as we grapple with how to do our part. You will hear from legendary activist Paul Hawken, regenerative farming advocate Finian Makepeace, and permaculture designer Warren Brush. This lesson was part of ou...

Are mental disorders actually metabolic disorders of the brain? Psychiatrist and Harvard professor Dr. Chris Palmer helps us understand the connection between mental health and physical health and shares how his take on the ketogenic diet can treat mental health issues through healing metabolism. In this episode we cover:0:03:51 – Unified Theory of Mental Illness0:12:36 – Taxonomy of Mental Disord...

Those who wear their virtue on their sleeve (or around their collar) generally have little of it. Performative virtue is hollow. True virtue is knowing and aligning with the way – the intelligence of nature. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune...

Every day, we get swept along in a river of thoughts — thoughts we misperceive as real. This meditation helps you get out of the marketplace of your mind and instead cultivate an inner quiet space. Sign up for our free 10-Day Meditation Series with Ram Dass and Friends at https://www.onecommune.com/beherenow. Join thousands of people around the world as we meditate together from January 16 to 25,...

The great Stoic Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” You would likely be completely present to the process of doing something if you knew it was your last time. Today's practice is intended to lead you toward the type of presence that allows you to witness the miracle of life’s smallest gifts. This podcast is supported by:SEEDTh...

Ram Dass was a pivotal influence on spirituality in the West, spreading a powerful message of love and urging us to “Be Here Now.” In this episode, Jeff talks with Raghu Markus, co-founder of the Be Here Now Network, to discuss Ram Dass’ life and legacy – from his beginnings as a Harvard psychotherapist to his adventures in psychedelics to his teachings that continue to inspire people today. Sign...

With the revelry of the holidays subsiding, we turn our attention to the year ahead with a renewed zeal to be our best selves. However, despite our best intentions, grand visions can quickly become blurry. Today’s episode provides some light-hearted guardrails for staying on track. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and cultur...

Have you ever been drunk? Full of adrenaline, courageous and capable of anything – just to only hours later melt into the cloudy, meek puddle of a hangover. Notice how the courageous part of you is the same that feels cloudy or meek. The identification with this ego can be the origin of a lot of suffering. Today’s practice is an excavation of that ego. This podcast is supported by:SEEDThis podcast...

Jeff sits down with Schuyler – his “better three-quarters,” wife of thirty-five years, and the core inspiration for his personal development journey – to look back at the dramatic changes he made to his physical and mental health this past year and offer suggestions based on what worked for him. Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free...

Discover just how important it is to understand your relationship to the sun. Dr. Roger Seheult, quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine, explains today how the big ball of fire in the sky is so integral to the functioning of your entire physiology, including your sleep, immune system, and mitochondrial health. This podcast is s...

As humans, we're prone to overreact to negative circumstances. By harnessing the power of responding versus reacting, you'll be more prepared to accept the things beyond your control and settle into true bliss. Today's meditation is intended to guide you toward that acceptance. This podcast is supported by:SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of...

Molly Chester sees food as a celebration — from when the seed is sown to the holiday table is set. In this episode, Jeff and Molly discuss why the nutritional quality of food is directly related to the health of the soil, and how that principle became the guiding philosophy behind Apricot Lane Farms. In this episode we cover:0:10:02 – Biodiversity0:10:54 – Seasonality0:12:13 – Food for Healing0:13...

It’s quite natural to feel a wistful longing for a bygone era, but you can also cultivate a heart-warming nostalgia for the present moment. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommu...

You’ve likely engaged in this thought experiment: What would you do if you only had six months to live? Meditating on your mortality helps create priority, meaning, perspective, and urgency. Today's practice is a reminder that someday you will die, and the goal is to bring you closer to living the life you want. This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount...

Under the current agricultural paradigm, soil scientists estimate we have only 55 to 60 harvests left. But don’t lose hope – rebuilding soil health can save us from a dystopian future of failed crops. In this episode, Jeff meets with Kiss the Ground Co-Founder Finian Makepeace, regenerative rancher Doniga Markegard, and actor/environmentalist Ian Somerhalder in front of a live audience to explore...

In today’s lesson, doctors Mark Hyman, Mary Pardee and Pedram Shojai give you the tools you need to optimize digestion—or troubleshoot with your primary care physician if things aren’t going so well. This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Self-doubt is not always an unhealthy thing. It’s what compels you to reflect inward, to challenge yourself to be better. But unhealthy amounts of doubt can be all-consuming, and even paralyzing, which leads you to believe that your dreams are not achievable (or worse, that you don’t deserve them). In this exploration, you'll learn how to turn self-doubt on itself, using its own mechanism to unwin...

Would you like to give your metabolism the equivalent of a yoga class? According to Dr. Will Cole, fasting and a ketogenic diet are ways to increase metabolic flexibility, which is the ability of your body to adapt to either a fed or fasted state. In this episode, Dr. Will shares his non-dogmatic, mindful approach to diet and lifestyle that can get you off the blood sugar rollercoaster for good. I...

Jeff ponders the “great fullness” of gratitude in this week’s memoriam of his beloved Nana. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, 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.com. Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE...