Commune with Jeff Krasno

In this episode, Jeff speaks with Marianne Williamson about the rise of authoritarianism in America. Marianne explores the spiritual dimensions of citizenship, the danger of complacency, and her vision for how we can come together to protect democracy and create a more just, compassionate future.

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For years, myths about menopause and hormone therapy have shaped women’s health. Dr. Amy Killen shares the latest science and shows how to stay vibrant, strong, and healthy at every stage of life.

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Should a convicted predator ever have custody of their victim’s child? As shocking as it sounds, in some states it’s still legal. Jeff and Schuyler trace how we got here, from the stacking of the Supreme Court to a chilling real-life case that should be a wake-up call for the nation.

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, reproductive rights, and related legal cases.

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Hormonal shifts like menopause affect more than mood or metabolism. Dr. Sara Szal explains how they rewire your brain’s energy system and how to restore resilience from the inside out.

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In this episode, Jeff shares how a jagged scar from childhood illness and a freezing plunge with the ‘Iceman’ became unlikely teachers. Together, they reveal how discomfort and repair can transform pain into wisdom.

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We often think of stress as something to avoid, but what if certain kinds of stress could actually make us stronger? Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins Jeff to explore how intentional stress can build resilience all the way down to the cellular level.

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To be balanced is not to be still, but to be skillful in motion. Jeff distills timeless wisdom and science into a simple truth: well-being means learning to walk the tightrope with grace.

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Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jeff to explore the profound power of the mind to shape our thoughts, emotions, and even our biology. She shares practical tools from her new book Help in a Hurry to manage anxiety in the moment and rewire the brain for long-term mental well-being.

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What if your body isn’t a machine, but a living, breathing process—just like the universe itself? Jeff explores three worldviews of reality, from Hindu drama to Newtonian mechanics to Taoist flow, and how they reshape our understanding of health.

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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 the breath? Dan Harris joins me to explore how Buddhist wisdom offers timeless tools for navigating a restless world.

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I survived canceled flights, endless lines, and the black hole of lost luggage. My only guide through the madness? The unmistakable scent of lavender...

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Fear can shut us down—or push us into something deeper. Elise Loehnen joins Jeff to explore boredom as a spark for creativity, the dance between structure and surrender, and why making art is an act of resilience.

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What happens when your only grocery store is a 7-Eleven? Jeff breaks down the best convenience-store nutrition hacks—and makes a compelling case for why our broken food system is making us sick.

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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. With raw honesty and humor, they explore how to heal trauma and reclaim your voice.

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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. With raw honesty and humor, they explore how to heal trauma and reclaim your voice.

Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize? From intuitive animals to deeply bonded people, they explore how consciousness may stretch across space and time.
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Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize? From intuitive animals to deeply bonded people, they explore how consciousness may stretch across space and time.

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Freedom isn’t a solo act. In this episode, Jeff reframes July 4th as “Interdependence Day,” weaving personal stories, American history, and spiritual insight into a powerful meditation on the common good.

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What would compel you to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life? In a polarized immigration debate, Jeff and Schuyler offer a return to compassion, context, and the human experience.

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Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transformed his life and relationships. In this powerful conversation, he and Jeff explore how love, self-awareness, and inner freedom create the foundation for healing and lasting connection.

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As modern society increasingly emphasizes the individual, our ability to thrive is bound to our capacity to connect, cooperate, and create meaningful relationships, rather than isolating ourselves.

This is the conclusion of our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! You will be empowered with ways to extend your healthspan, rekindle your vitality, and age well.

Read the full text of this series on Jeff's Substack: https://jeffkrasno.substack.com/

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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. Together, they explore the gap between information and wisdom, and the emotional cost of outsourcing intimacy to machines.

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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, eroding our health and disconnecting us from the natural cues that once governed rest and recovery.

This is the sixth installment in our multi-week series exploring 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 healthspan, rekindle your vitality, and age well.

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We’re more connected than ever—yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves. Soren Gordhamer shares deep insights on attention, presence, and how to live with grounded wisdom in a world designed to distract us.

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By contrasting the strength and adaptability of Ffej’s barefoot, ground-connected lifestyle with our modern reliance on shoes, chairs, and synthetics, Jeff shows how comfort has slowly eroded our natural resilience.

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Air quality isn’t just about smog—it’s about the air inside your home. Jeff and Dr. Austin Perlmutter uncover the hidden connections between indoor pollution and chronic disease—and why improving your home’s air might be the simplest way to boost your health.

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In this chapter, Jeff argues that modern climate control has robbed humans of the metabolic and resilience-boosting benefits of heat and cold exposure, weakening our health by eliminating natural temperature extremes.

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In this Q&A, Dr. Maté explains his fundamental understanding of trauma, untangles common myths about what makes us sick, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing.

If you want to heal your trauma with compassion, take your power back, and find peace from past pain, watch the first session of Dr. Mate’s new Commune course “A Return to Wholeness” for free at onecommune.com/healtrauma.

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In this chapter, Jeff explores how the attention economy hijacks our ancient stress systems, fracturing our focus and damaging our health—unless we deliberately unplug and reset.

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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 and biohacking. They explore how releasing grudges, rewiring triggers, and practicing neurofeedback can restore energy, reduce anxiety, and enhance well-being in a reactive world.

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In this chapter, Jeff illustrates how our ancestors lived active, outdoor lives filled with manual labor and daily walking, and advocates for re-integrating natural, consistent movement into modern routines to align with our evolutionary design.

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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.

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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 healthspan, rekindle your vitality, and age well.

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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.

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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.

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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 investigates the deepest mysteries of mind, matter, and awareness. Together, Jeff and Annaka examine the "hard problem" of consciousness—asking whether it’s simply a byproduct of brain activity or a fundamental aspe...

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.

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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’s a rare middle-ground conversation about risk, ethics, and the path forward in public health.

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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 on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify membership. If you prefer the old-school analog option, you can purchase a hard copy at goodstress.com. 

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 empathy as the foundation of his work, especially in understanding others' perspectives, including Israelis and Jews, despite the challenging circumstances.

In this conversation with Jeff from last fall, Mohsen shares his story of growing up in a...