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
794 episodes
Boundless Parenting: Ben Greenfield’s Lessons For Raising Resilient Kids
Ben Greenfield shares wisdom on raising resilient, purposeful kids in a distracted, fractured world.
Marianne Williamson on Democracy in Crisis
In this episode, Jeff speaks with Marianne Williamson about the rise of authoritarianism in America.
The New Science of Menopause With Dr. Amy Killen
For years, myths about menopause and hormone therapy have shaped women’s health. Dr.
When the Violent Are Protected: The Dark Side of Post-Roe America
Should a convicted predator ever have custody of their victim’s child? As shocking as it sounds, in some states it’s still legal.
What Menopause Does to the Brain: Dr. Sara Szal on Hormonal Recovery
Hormonal shifts like menopause affect more than mood or metabolism. Dr.
Precious Scars / Into the Ice
In this episode, Jeff shares how a jagged scar from childhood illness and a freezing plunge with the ‘Iceman’ became unlikely teachers.
Why Stress Heals: The Science of Resilience with Dr. Sharon Bergquist
We often think of stress as something to avoid, but what if certain kinds of stress could actually make us stronger? Dr.
How Balance Creates Health
To be balanced is not to be still, but to be skillful in motion.
Help in a Hurry: Rewire Your Mind with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jeff to explore the profound power of the mind to shape our thoughts, emotions, and even our biology.
Three Models of Nature
What if your body isn’t a machine, but a living, breathing process—just like the universe itself?
Buddhist Wisdom, Modern World with Dan Harris
What if the cure for our modern chaos was hidden in an ancient practice—one that could quiet the noise, soften anxiety, and return us to the simple rhythm of
Travel Hell & Lavender Oil
I survived canceled flights, endless lines, and the black hole of lost luggage. My only guide through the madness? The unmistakable scent of lavender...
How Creativity Counters Fear: Elise Loehnen on Imagination and Resilience
Fear can shut us down—or push us into something deeper.
How to Eat Healthy from a 7-Eleven
What happens when your only grocery store is a 7-Eleven?
Rewrite Your Story: Jennifer Pastiloff’s Guide to Healing and Radical Vulnerability
In this vulnerable conversation, Jeff Krasno and Jennifer Pastiloff uncover how shame-based stories get wired into our lives—and how we can rewrite them.
The Science of Telepathy: Rupert Sheldrake on the New Science of Connection
Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize?
Interdependence Day: Why We Need Each Other to Be Truly Free
Freedom isn’t a solo act.
What If It Were You? A Compassionate Lens on Immigration
What would compel you to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life?
How to Love Better: Yung Pueblo on Mindfulness and Conscious Relationships
Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transformed his
The Comfort Trap: Lonely In A Crowd
As modern society increasingly emphasizes the individual, our ability to thrive is bound to our capacity to connect, cooperate, and create meaningful
AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: Danielle LaPorte on Why Human Connection Still Matters
Danielle LaPorte joins Jeff Krasno to unpack her recent Substack essay on the rise of AI as a life coach—and why real human connection can’t be replaced.
The Comfort Trap: Midnight Scroll
By contrasting Ffej’s firelit, sun-aligned sleep cycle with our screen-lit nights, Jeff shows how artificial blue light has hijacked our circadian rhythm
Escaping Distraction: Soren Gordhamer on Living with Wisdom
We’re more connected than ever—yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves.
The Comfort Trap: Comfort Creep
By contrasting the strength and adaptability of Ffej’s barefoot, ground-connected lifestyle with our modern reliance on shoes, chairs, and synthetics, Jeff
Breathe Better, Live Longer: Dr. Austin Perlmutter on the Health Impact of Air Quality
Air quality isn’t just about smog—it’s about the air inside your home. Jeff and Dr.
The Comfort Trap: The Comfort Zone
In this chapter, Jeff argues that modern climate control has robbed humans of the metabolic and resilience-boosting benefits of heat and cold exposure
What Is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté
In this Q&A, Dr.
The Comfort Trap: Hijacked Minds
In this chapter, Jeff explores how the attention economy hijacks our ancient stress systems, fracturing our focus and damaging our health—unless we
Heavily Meditated: Dave Asprey’s Guide to Forgiveness and Energy Mastery
Jeff talks with biohacker and author Dave Asprey about his new book Heavily Meditated and the role of forgiveness as a powerful tool for emotional resilience
The Comfort Trap: Sitting Around
In this chapter, Jeff illustrates how our ancestors lived active, outdoor lives filled with manual labor and daily walking, and advocates for re-integrating
Why Love (Not Fear) Should Guide Business: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism
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
The Comfort Trap: When Winter Never Comes
The conveniences we have carefully constructed as the hallmarks of ‘civilization’ are slowly but surely killing us. Chronic ease is leading to chronic disease.
The Death of Consensus: Sean Hoess on Truth, Media & Wellness
Wellness is political. Truth is contested.
GOOD STRESS: The Drying of the Sheets
In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the physical, mental, and metabolic benefits of deliberate cold exposure, illustrating how
The Mystery of Consciousness with Annaka Harris | Lights On
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
GOOD STRESS: Chapter 10 – Humans Are Designed to Be Fat (Just Not ALL the Time)
In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and
Walking the Vaccine Tightrope with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
In this episode, pediatrician and author Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins Jeff for an honest, nuanced conversation about vaccines—past, present, and future.
GOOD STRESS: The Tao of Health, Part 3
In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff reminds us that health, in all of its expressions, arises from balance.
Peace for Israel & Palestine with Mohsen Mahdawi
Today we revisit a conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist who was arrested this week by immigration officials.
GOOD STRESS Chapter 6: The Tao of Health, Part 2
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
The Menopause Wake-Up Call with Tamsen Fadal
Menopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s a midlife revolution.
GOOD STRESS: The Tao of Health, Part 1
In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff dives into two profound and transformational principles—impermanence and interdependence.
Why I Trashed My Spiritual Checklist with Danielle LaPorte
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
Hijacked Health: When Wellness Gets Political with Dr. Jolene Brighten
In this unfiltered conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr.
GOOD STRESS: Wellth & Hellness
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.
Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice: Insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson and davidji
Today we hear insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson on the importance of self-forgiveness for personal and collective healing, and
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Trust, Resilience, and the Power of Authenticity
How do we rebuild trust in a world that feels more disconnected than ever?
GOOD STRESS: The Dream & The Nightmare
Today’s episode is an excerpt from the first chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS.
Stress and Weight: Unraveling the Connection with Dr. Benjamin Bikman and Jeff Krasno
Stress is a significant factor contributing to insulin resistance and, consequently, to weight management challenges. Today’s episode features Dr.
Living in Abundance with Cathy Heller
What if abundance isn’t something you chase, but something you receive?
GOOD STRESS: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things
Today’s episode is an excerpt from Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS.
Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life with Dr. Mark Hyman
What if you could cure yourself of aging? In this episode Dr.
How to Choose Clean, Effective Supplements (and Avoid the Bad Ones) with Oliver Amdrup
In today’s episode Jeff sits down with Oliver Amdrup, founder of Puori, to uncover the hidden truths behind the supplement industry.
Commusings: How to Activate Your Brain & Learn Better
This week, Jeff geeks out about neuroplasticity — our ability to learn new skills and rewire the brain, even later in life.
Don't Half-Ass It: Life Lessons from Matthew McConaughey
In this interview, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey muses on his book Greenlights, an unconventional memoir filled with lessons learned the hard
GLP-1s, Metabolism & Muscle: What You Need to Know with JJ Virgin
GLP-1 agonists—miracle weight loss drugs or overhyped quick fix?
Commusings: Who Am I?
Many of us live under a spell. One in which we believe we are what others think of us; we are what we do, or what we have. But who are we, really?
Unlocking Good Energy: Healthy Habits for Blood Sugar Control
While GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, have become very popular, they are not the only way to address insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.
How Sprouts Can Transform Your Health (And Save the Planet) with Doug Evans
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and the man behind “The Sprout Book,” Doug Evans to dive into the transformative power
Commusing: Does Fat Make You Fat?
In this show we’ve touched on some hotly debated questions, from, “Why are we here?” to “What should we put in our mouths?”