Commune with Jeff Krasno

Jeff sits down with Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey to explore his bold new venture, Love Life—a cutting-edge wellness center combining integrative medicine, longevity science, and healthy living. They discuss the tension between profit and purpose, what it takes to build (and let go of) a mission-driven company, and why love—not fear—should guide business and life. This podcast is supported by...

The conveniences we have carefully constructed as the hallmarks of ‘civilization’ are slowly but surely killing us. Chronic ease is leading to chronic disease. Welcome to the Comfort Trap. This is the start of a multi-week series that explores how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! By the end, you will be empowered with ways to extend your h...

Wellness is political. Truth is contested. Longtime friends Jeff Krasno and Sean Hoess dive into a fractured world of lost consensus, crumbling institutions, and the chaos of new media. This podcast is supported by:QualiaGo to qualialife.com/commune to try Qualia Senolytic backed by a 100 day money back guarantee, and use promo code Commune to get 15% off! LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purch...

In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the physical, mental, and metabolic benefits of deliberate cold exposure, illustrating how intentional discomfort can build resilience, enhance health, and realign us with our evolutionary biology. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your p...

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris to explore one of the most profound and enduring questions in science and philosophy: What is consciousness? Annaka is the author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the writer and producer of Lights On, a new audio documentary series that investigat...

In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and psychological benefits of intentional scarcity in a world overwhelmed by constant abundance. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify...

In this episode, pediatrician and author Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins Jeff for an honest, nuanced conversation about vaccines—past, present, and future. From the erosion of public trust during the COVID-19 pandemic to the growing skepticism around childhood vaccination schedules, they explore how science, policy, and parental concern are colliding in today’s health landscape. This isn’t a debate. It...

In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff reminds us that health, in all of its expressions, arises from balance. Your organism is full of counterposing molecules, processes, and systems, all maintaining a delicate equilibrium. Disease, then, is a result of imbalance, a failure to maintain this homeostasis. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available o...

Today we revisit a conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist who was arrested this week by immigration officials. His detention is not an isolated case. It’s part of a disturbing trend in which Palestinian students and voices of dissent are being systematically silenced under vague claims of national security—with no transparency and no due process. Mohsen underscores empath...

In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the transformative idea that our health is not dictated solely by genetics, but is instead deeply influenced by our environment and behaviors—ushering in what he calls The Age of Agency. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spo...

Menopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s a midlife revolution. In today’s episode, Emmy-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Jeff to talk perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the 100+ symptoms no one warns you about. From brain fog to belly fat, sex to strength training, she breaks down what’s really happening—and how to take your power back. This podcast is supported by: PuoriGo to Puori.com/COM...

In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff dives into two profound and transformational principles—impermanence and interdependence. First, your body is not a fixed object, but a living flame. Second, your health is not yours alone, but woven into a vast web of connection. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it f...

It’s easy to keep adding items to your spiritual to-do list and feel like you are making progress, but as Danielle LaPorte points out: If liberation is a chore, then are you really on a path to being free? This episode originally aired on August 12, 2023.Watch Danielle LaPorte’s Commune courses, Free + Clear, The Desire Map, and Spoken Soul, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for f...

In this unfiltered conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack the strange new landscape of health, personal freedom, and institutional mistrust. They explore why questioning big food and pharma now gets labeled “Conservative,” how cancel culture has fractured meaningful dialogue, and what it means to stay rooted in your values when the culture around you shifts. This podcast i...

Today’s episode is an excerpt from the second chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. Jeff opens up about how it all began. His own health decline—marked by diabetes, chronic fatigue, and relentless brain fog—was the inevitable outcome of lifestyle choices molded by modern culture. And his path from sickness to vitality led him to ancient wisdom and evolutionary biology, where he discovered the po...

Today we hear insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson on the importance of self-forgiveness for personal and collective healing, and davidji guides you through a meditation based on the ancient Hawaiian forgiveness practice of Ho'oponopono. This episode originally aired on October 14, 2023This podcast is supported by:Bon Charge:Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com an...

How do we rebuild trust in a world that feels more disconnected than ever? In this powerful conversation, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau dives into the science of stress, resilience, and human connection. We explore the impact of childhood attachment, why loneliness is so toxic, and how choosing authenticity over attachment can transform our lives. This podcast is supported by:Bon Charge:Get 15% off when...

Today’s episode is an excerpt from the first chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. In one version of this fairy tale, Jeff and Schuyler die in each other’s arms at the ripe old age of 118. In another reality, our life expectancy is really a “sick expectancy” and we spend the final decades of our lives suffering from multiple chronic illnesses. Which story would you choose for yourself? If you li...

Stress is a significant factor contributing to insulin resistance and, consequently, to weight management challenges. Today’s episode features Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the primary causes of insulin resistance that can lead to weight gain, and Jeff shares personal protocols he adopted to lose 60 pounds. This episode originally aired on January 9, 2024This podcast is supported by: Sunlighten:Visit Sun...

What if abundance isn’t something you chase, but something you receive? In this episode, Jeff sits down with bestselling author and podcast host Cathy Heller to explore the power of mindset, receptivity, and living in flow. Cathy shares wisdom from her book Abundant Ever After and reveals how shifting our beliefs can reshape our reality. This podcast is supported by:Sunlighten:Visit Sunlighten.com...

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. In this introduction, Jeff explains how modern convenience is making us sick and that the key to reclaiming health lies in short, deliberate bouts of discomfort. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify membership. If you...

What if you could cure yourself of aging? In this episode Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in the field of Functional Medicine, overturns the paradigm of “the long, gradual decline,” empowering you to optimize your body for long-term wellbeing through diet and lifestyle strategies — and, if you choose, cutting-edge therapies. This episode originally aired on March 2,2023.Watch Dr. Mark Hyman’s Commune cou...

In today’s episode Jeff sits down with Oliver Amdrup, founder of Puori, to uncover the hidden truths behind the supplement industry. From alarming levels of heavy metals in protein powders to the crucial role of Omega-3s in our health, Oliver shares eye-opening insights on product transparency, ingredient sourcing, and how consumers can make better, cleaner choices. They also dive into the future...

This week, Jeff geeks out about neuroplasticity — our ability to learn new skills and rewire the brain, even later in life. It turns out there are many techniques to optimize the creation of new neural networks so that we can be alert, focus, and learn. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign...

In this interview, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey muses on his book Greenlights, an unconventional memoir filled with lessons learned the hard way for living with greater satisfaction. He and Jeff also discuss where our personal values come from, and how many of us may disagree on political issues, but we often share core values. This episode originally aired on July 8, 2021.This...