Commune with Jeff Krasno
The Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives. Each week host Jeff Krasno speaks with teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, and storytellers on topics related to personal and societal well-being — from nutrition and integrative medicine to spirituality and personal growth to environmental regeneration and civic engagement. In addition to being a podcast, Commune is also an online course platform with more than 100 full-length video courses with top teachers such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Dr.
Episodes
778 episodes
57. The Hidden Meaning in Hardship with Michael B. Beckwith
Hardship, loss, loneliness. These aspects of the human experience can be doorways for finding meaning in life. According to Michael B.
56. Your Hormones Are a Superpower with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a women's health naturopathic medical doctor and author of Beyond the Pill.
55. Unplug Your Worry with Suze Yalof Schwartz
When life starts to overwhelm us, it can feel like there's nowhere to turn. Stress and anxiety comes in all shapes, sizes, and emotions.
54. Question Your Thoughts with Byron Katie
Byron Katie became severely depressed while in her thirties.
53.The Tools for Joy with Danielle LaPorte
Is it possible to remove all suffering from our lives? What is the difference between happiness and joy?
52. Go With Your Gut with Dr. Mary Pardee
Dr. Mary Pardee is a functional medicine and neuropathic doctor who specializes in gastroenterology. Often these days we hear the words, "gut health".
51. Kiss the Ground with Finian Makepeace
We often consider the fight for global warming as simply the elimination of greenhouse gasses.
50. The Beautiful State with Preethaji
What does it mean to live in "The Beautiful State?"
49. What We've Learned
It's our pod-iversary! We've been doing the Commune Podcast one whole year now, and Jeff takes a look back on some of his favorite conversations.
48. Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson is a world-renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author (Return to Love). She’s also an activist and former congressional candidate.
47. Birth Wisdom from an OB-GYN with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
What does childbirth look like from the doctor’s perspective?
46. Birth Wisdom from a Midwife with Elizabeth Bachner
Why does our birth culture treat low-risk women like high-risk patients? And how does that imact birth outcomes?
45. Birth Stories: Rewriting the Narrative
"Think for a moment about the stories you tell yourself about childbirth… None of us remember our own births, and many of us don’t even know our mother’s (or
44. Perfectly Imperfect with Kimberly Snyder
What does it mean to live a “perfectly imperfect” life? To quote the Tao, “all can see beauty as beauty, only because there is ugliness.”
43. Clean Beauty with Joy Reese and Luke Geddie
Do you really know what’s in your beauty products? You might be putting toxic chemicals on your skin and in your body, and not even know it.
42. The Soul of America
On the one hand, the U.S.
41. Urban Zen with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee
Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, co-founders of Urban Zen, discuss the importance of contemplative care and how it can help fix a broken healthcare system.
40. Kids Don't Listen, They Imitate
Jeff and his Dad, Richard Krasno, explore the complexities and joys that define what it means to be a father.
39. Sleep Better with Dr. Michael Breus
Sleep affects every system of the body — everything we do, we do better with a good night of sleep. Enter Dr. Michael J. Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor!
38. The Heart As Your Power Source with Danielle LaPorte
We know our emotions greatly effect our overall wellbeing, but we aren't always in touch with our heart's true desires.
37. On Mothering Daughters
In this special Mother's Day episode, guest host and "Commune muse" Schuyler Grant interviews her three daughters (ages 9, 11, and 14) on motherhood.
36. Beyond Recovery with Tommy Rosen
The drug and opioid epidemic in America is no secret, with addiction hitting close to home for so many of us.
35. Combating Stress with Brendon Burchard
Learning to manage stress and stop overwhelm might feel impossible, but with the right tools you can foster a dramatically healthier mindset improve your
34. Into The Ice with Wim Hof
Get ready for an ice bath! Cold exposure is not only good training for the mind, but also has incredible health benefits on a cellular level.
32. Learn to Human Better with Lauren Handel Zander
Lauren Handel Zander has helped motivate thousands of people to drop their excuses, dream big, and live into those dreams.
31. What is "Normal" Health? with Dr. Mark Hyman
Functional medicine specialist Dr. Mark Hyman is here to help us have more meaningful and productive conversations with our doctors.
30. The Solution to Meditation Hesitation? with Emily Fletcher
Meet Emily Fletcher, meditation teacher and founder of the Ziva Technique.
29. Marianne Williamson on Spirituality Over Ambition
Running for President of the United States might seem like one of the most ambitious things a person could do, but Marianne Williamson sees it differently.
28. Redefining Leadership: Do the Work
When we use our internal journey as the basis for an active, positive, and innovative participation with others, we can lead with intention, find greater
27. The Superpower of Trauma with Hala Kouri
We have the power to resolve our traumas with mindful, embodied practices; break free from our past, find happiness in our present, and become better leaders.
26. The Leaders Within with Seane Corn
The world is in crisis and humankind is searching for its next class of leaders. How can we develop tools for leading with humility and love?
25. Valentine's Day Special
Part love-story and part practical advice, Commune co-founders Jeff Krasno and Schuyler Grant invite you into their world of shared businesses, three
24. Open Your Breath, Open Your Life with Scott Schwenk
How can we access extraordinary states of consciousness without using mind-altering drugs? The answer is as simple as the air we breath.
23. Tapping into Healing with Jennifer Partridge
After years of struggling with anxiety attacks, drug abuse, and PTSD, Jennifer Partridge discovered tapping, which draws on modern psychology, Chinese medicine
22. The Brain Science of Better Choices with Moran Cerf
What can we learn from modern neuroscience about achieving our highest potential? In this week’s episode, we go deep into the human psyche — literally.
21. Achieving Your Highest Potential with Brendon Burchard
We asked Brendon Burchard—a high performance expert, and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development coaches of our time—a very
20. Free Hugs with Ken Nwadike Jr.
Ken Nwadike Jr. (aka “The Free Hugs Guy”) is known for his work in de-escalating violence during protests, riots, and political rallies.
19. Jesus Was An Activist with Pastor Ron Buford
What would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority.
18. How We Gather with Angie Thurston
The fastest growing religion in America, is no religion at all!
17. Our F'd Up Food System with Tim Ryan
The American food system is broken. It’s literally killing us. Equally upsetting is learning how taxpayers (that’s you!) are funding this toxic feedback loop.
16. The Modern Elder with Chip Conley
By 2020 a quarter of all working people in the US will be 55 or older, but our youth-oriented culture leaves many of them feeling invisible, undervalued, and
15. Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman
Are you ready to take ownership of your own healthcare? Our current system is broken; we’re focused on treatments and pills rather than positive outcomes.
14. On Soil with Ryland Engelhart
You might be standing right on top of the answer to global warming—yes, soil!
13. Healing a Warrior with Dan Nevins
Dan Nevin’s life forever changed when he lost both his legs during combat in Iraq.
12. Nomophobia with Jess Davis
Are you addicted? Nomophobia is the fear of being without or unable to use your mobile phone, and it affects nearly 2/3rds of all adults.
11. Politics and Spirituality (Part 2) with Julie Oliver and Kerri Kelly
What is the relationship between politics and spirituality? How can we harness our drive for personal wellness into civic engagement?
10. Why We March with Emi Guereca
Despite growing up in the United States illegally, Emiliana Guereca always believed she could achieve anything she wanted, but she never dreamed she would
9. Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson is a world-renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author (Return to Love). She’s also an activist and former congressional candidate.
8. Good Mood Food with Jason Wrobel
How does our food affect our brains? How can we eat so we feel good, consistently?
7. Who Am I? with Keith Mitchell Jennifer K Bosson
How much control do we actually have over who we are?
6. Why We Give with Father Frank Buckley, Rob Kaplan, and Jordan Grafman
Why do we give, and what do we really get back when we do?
5. The Power of Community with Schuyler Grant
What does it take to build a community, and how can it help us in times of grief?
4. Yoga for All with Adriene Mishler
While many online communities become mired in snarky comments and hurtful trolling, Adriene Mishler has curated an exception.
3. Save The Planet, Educate Girls with Paul Hawken and Katie Meyler
Is it too late to reverse global warming?
2. You're a Little Bit Racist with Evelyn Carter and Pastor Ron Buford
Is everyone a little bit racist?
1. Why Forgive? with Dr. Robert Enright and Ashley Spence
Is forgiveness a gift you give... yourself? Dr.
Bonus: Old & True
In this bonus episode, you'll learn about who we are, what we believe in, and why we do what we do. Welcome to Commune! Subscribe now, new episodes every week.
Introducing: Commune
Commune is a podcast where we explore the ideas and practices that bring us together and help us live healthy, purpose-filled lives.