Commune with Jeff Krasno

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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. Mark Hyman, Adriene Mishler, and many others.Learn more at onecommune.com.

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Waking Up with Sam Harris: Mindfulness, Non-Duality, and the Illusion of the Self
Last Thursday at 1:05 PM

How do you regulate your nervous system in a world built to hijack it?


In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and creator of the Waking Up meditation app, for part two of a two-part conversation. After diagnosing the political chaos in part one, they pivot to the practice of meeting it with clarity, exploring mindfulness, non-duality, and what's prior to thought.


They discuss:

Why almost no one can hold attention for 30 seconds The real root of psychological suffering Dualistic vs. non-dualistic meditation practice Psychedelics and meditation compared ...


Is This Right for Me? Liver Detoxes: Milk Thistle, Juice Cleanses, and the Real Evidence
Last Tuesday at 1:05 PM

Liver detoxes are a $10 billion industry. The liver is also the most regenerative organ in the body, running its own continuous cleanse without your help.


In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno walks through what's actually known about liver health, from juice cleanses to gallbladder flushes to the supplements lining every wellness aisle.

How the liver actually metabolizes and clears toxins Why the green "stones" in popular flushes are just solidified olive oil Fatty liver disease, fructose, and the irony of fruit-heavy cleanses The evidence for coffee, cruciferous vegetables, exercise, and fiber Which...


Making Sense of the Chaos with Sam Harris: Politics, Tribalism, and the Outrage Machine
05/21/2026

Sam Harris has two brains. One is making sense of the political chaos. The other is waking up from it.


In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, for part one of a two-part conversation on surviving the modern world with your sanity intact. They unpack the outrage machine, political tribalism, and what it actually takes to stay clear-headed inside the noise.


They discuss:

Why Sam finally quit Twitter after 12 years, and what changed How the attention economy fuels hyper-partisanship and authoritarianism ...


Is This Right for Me? Creatine: Muscle, Brain, and Aging
05/19/2026

Creatine is one of the most researched and most misunderstood compounds in the supplement aisle.


In this episode, Jeff walks through what the evidence actually says about creatine for muscle, brain health, aging, and women's health, and where the legitimate cautions sit.


Inside:

How phosphocreatine fuels muscle and brain cells New 2024 and 2025 research on cognition and women's hormonal health Sarcopenia, emerging Alzheimer's trials, and aging well What to buy (creatine monohydrate, Creapure, NSF Certified) and what to skip Why bipolar history, kidney disease, and chronic NSAID use matter

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Emotional Longevity: Breaking the Overwhelm Loop with Elisha Goldstein
05/14/2026

Your diet, sleep, and exercise won't save you if your nervous system is chronically on fire.


In this episode, Jeff talks with Elisha Goldstein — psychologist and author of Tiny Shifts — about emotional longevity: what it is, why it matters for aging, and how to start building it today.

The overlooked link between emotional dysregulation and physical health The "overwhelm loop" and how to interrupt it in real time The Four Rs: a practical recovery framework for everyday stress Why recovery speed matters more than avoiding stress altogether

This episode is for anyone who already know...


Is This Right for Me? Should You Get a Galleri Test or a Full-Body MRI?
05/12/2026

A single blood draw promises to screen for more than fifty cancers. A full-body MRI can capture you head to thigh in under an hour. But should you actually take one?


In this episode, Jeff Krasno walks through the science, the marketing, and his own experience taking the Galleri test after his father's death from cancer. He compares Galleri to direct-to-consumer MRIs from Prenuvo and Ezra, and lays out what the evidence does and doesn't support.

How Galleri and full-body MRI actually work What the recent NHS Galleri trial showed Lead time bias, overdiagnosis, and...


Small Challenges, Big Change: Light Watkins on Transformation That Actually Sticks
05/07/2026

Most transformation fails because we're aiming at the wrong thing. We want change, but what we're actually chasing is presence.


In this episode, Jeff sits down with Light Watkins, meditation teacher and author, to unpack the real mechanics of personal change: why it has to start with gratitude, why seven days beats 365, and how small, specific challenges compound into a different life.


They explore:

Why presence is the real goal behind every desire for change Gratitude 1.0 vs. 2.0 The tortoise approach to transformation vs. the crisis and Eat Pray Love models Seven-day challenges...


Is This Right for Me? Sleep Trackers: Do Oura and Whoop Actually Help You Sleep?
05/05/2026

You wake up feeling rested, check your Oura Ring, and suddenly you're tired. In this episode, Jeff Krasno examines whether sleep trackers like Oura, Whoop, and Apple Watch are genuinely improving our health or actually creating a new kind of sleep anxiety.


He explores:

What sleep trackers actually measure versus what they only model Orthosomnia and the rise of tracker-induced sleep anxiety Where Oura, Whoop, and Apple Watch are reliable, and where they aren't HIPAA gaps, FDA clearance, and what your data is worth Who benefits from wearing one, and who probably shouldn't

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Purpose Is the Strategy: Building a Billion-Dollar Wellness Business with Radek Sali
04/30/2026

What does it actually take to scale a mission-driven company to more than $2 billion in revenue?


In this episode, Jeff sits down with Radek Sali, entrepreneur, investor, and author of How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, to trace the journey behind one of the world's most recognized wellness brands.


They cover the childhood outsider experience that shaped Radek's leadership style, his father's pioneering (and widely dismissed) work in integrative medicine, crisis moments inside Swisse, building an irreplicable company culture, and what he looks for now as an investor in mission-based companies.

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Is This Right for Me? Melatonin: The Truth About Dose, Timing, and Sleep
04/28/2026

Melatonin is one of the most consumed supplements in America and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno digs into what melatonin actually does, why most people take too much at the wrong time, and what the research says about sleep, kids, and the regulatory loophole that put a hormone on the candy shelf.


In this episode:

Why melatonin is a clock signal, not a sleeping pill The dosage gap between physiology and the bottle A 2023 JAMA study found 88% of melatonin gummies were mislabeled Pediatric use, ER visits...


Psychedelic Therapy, PTSD, and the Path to Healing with Lauren Taus
04/23/2026

Most mental health treatments manage symptoms, but psychedelic therapy goes after the root cause.


In this episode, Jeff sits down with Lauren Taus, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration specialist, to break down what these medicines actually are, how they work, and whether they might be right for you.

The history of psychedelic research — and how Nixon's war on drugs shut it down MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca: what each one does and who it's for Why integration matters more than the experience itself How to find a qualified guide (and the red flags to watch for) Th...


Is This Right for Me? CGMs: Blood Sugar, Stress and Metabolic Health
04/21/2026

A $50 sensor on your arm, real-time data on your phone. The question isn't whether CGMs work. It's whether they're right for you.


In this episode, Jeff takes a clear-eyed look at continuous glucose monitors. After wearing one revealed his own pre-diabetes, he spent years sorting the signal from the noise. Here's what CGMs show, what they miss, and who should actually use one.


Inside the episode:

How CGMs work, and why the 8 to 10% error margin matters Why your CGM is secretly one of the most honest stress monitors you can wear The...


Back Pain, Disc Health, and the New Science of Spinal Care with Dr. Amir Vokshoor
04/16/2026

Why do so many people throw out their back doing something completely ordinary, like picking up a pencil? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor, neurosurgeon and spine specialist, to map the landscape of back pain: what's actually happening in your discs, why sleep and hydration matter more than most people realize, and where modern medicine is making meaningful breakthroughs.
They cover:

How disc herniations can actually heal themselves The role of breath work, meditation, and mindset in pain recovery Peptides, PRP, red light therapy, and what actually moves the needle When surgery is...


Is This Right for Me? Peptides: BPC-157, Growth Hormones and the Gray Market
04/15/2026

In March 2026, the largest gray-market peptide vendor in the U.S. went dark overnight. No refunds, and a wave of uncertainty about what these products actually are, how they’re sourced, and whether they’re worth the risk.
In this episode, Jeff works through what peptides actually are, where the science holds up and where it doesn't, and what the gray-market collapse means for anyone paying attention to this space.
Topics covered:

BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, and TB-500: what the research actually shows Why are oral peptide capsules mostly expensive amino acids The sourcing landscape: FDA-approved, compounding phar...


Infrared Sauna, Longevity, and the Science of Light with Connie Zack
04/09/2026

Infrared saunas have gone mainstream, but most people still don't know how they work. In this episode, Jeff talks with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science behind infrared light therapy: why it penetrates the skin differently, what it does to your mitochondria, and how consistent use supports whole-body health.

We cover:

The differences between far, mid, near infrared, and red light Impacts on cardiovascular health, detoxification, and brain function Importance of HRV, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation Beginner protocol: where to start and what to avoid

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Is This Right for Me? Everything You Need to Know About GLP-1s
04/07/2026

Every week, there's a new peptide, protocol, or wellness supplement your group chat won't stop talking about. The information is everywhere. The clarity is not.
"Is This Right for Me?" is a new Commune Podcast series built for exactly that moment. Each episode takes one treatment, therapy, or supplement that keeps flooding your feed and does the one thing the internet rarely does: slows down, looks at the actual evidence, and helps you figure out if it makes sense for you specifically.
The first episode tackles GLP-1s. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. Jeff breaks down how they...


Long-Term Love, Hard Training, and the Gap Between Knowing and Doing with Gabby Reece
04/02/2026

What does it actually take to build a great life, not just talk about one? In this episode, Jeff speaks with Gabby Reece: pro volleyball legend, fitness coach, and co-founder of Laird Superfood. Together, they explore the unglamorous work behind a life well-lived.
They get into:

Sustaining a long-term relationship and business partnership without losing yourself Gabby's training philosophy and why hard physical work builds resilience far beyond the gym The knowing-doing gap: why information alone doesn't change behavior, and what actually does Midlife, imposter syndrome, and gratitude as a daily disposition, not just a feeling

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My Dad's Feet: An Essay from Hospice
03/31/2026

Jeff reads an essay written during his father's final days in a Miami hospice. He explores his instinct to fix, music that cuts through the fog, and what a son's hands can say when nothing else will do.


Cravings Aren’t Weakness: The Microbiome, GLP-1, and Metabolic Health
03/26/2026

Microbiome scientist Colleen Cutcliffe joins Jeff to discuss how gut bacteria influence metabolic health, mental health, and food cravings. They explore Akkermansia, a keystone strain that maintains gut lining integrity and stimulates natural GLP-1 production, affecting energy, blood sugar, and mood. Colleen explains what depletes beneficial bacteria and offers practical guidance on rebuilding gut health through diet, fiber, polyphenols, and targeted probiotics.


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Grass-Fed Shark Returns: Collagen Vapes, Ear Lights, and Zen vs Jaden Smith
03/24/2026

Welcome back to Grass-Fed Shark, our new comedy quiz show that explores wellness trends that have jumped the shark… like a grass-fed shark. Join in and play along for:

The Shark Jump: Four bizarre wellness products or services. Only 1 is fake.
1800s or 2000s: Is the medical claim from the 1800s or the 2000s. You decide.
Jayden Smith or Zen Master Linji: Is the saying a tweet from Jayden Smith, son of Will Smith or an aphorism attributed to the founder of Rinzai Zen from 1400 years ago.

Do you have a suggestion for Grass-Fed Sh...


Children's Health Crisis: Fixing the Broken School Food System with Nora LaTorre & Jesse Gabriel
03/19/2026

With public schools serving as America’s largest restaurant chain, the push for school food reform has never been more urgent. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Nora LaTorre (CEO of Eat Real) and California Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel to discuss groundbreaking legislative efforts in California to ban harmful chemicals and synthetic dyes from student meals.
This episode includes:

How California's AB 1264 phases out ultra-processed foods. The alarming link between childhood diets and adult-onset diseases. Why the "GRAS loophole" allows dangerous food additives into American snacks. How local farm-to-school programs can save school districts money. Bipartisan st...


Mourning My Father: On Grief and the End of Optionality
03/17/2026

Jeff sits down the day after his father's passing to reflect on what it means to lose 55 years of a complicated, adventurous, deeply loving relationship.


Medicine or Marketing? The Truth About HRT, GLP-1s, and Peptides with Dr. Robin Berzin
03/12/2026

Which health protocols are actually worth your time vs. what's just trending?
In this episode, Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health and a leading voice in functional medicine, offers a clear framework for navigating today's overwhelming wellness landscape. From GLP-1s and HRT to peptides and psychedelic therapy, they cut through the noise to answer one question: Is this right for me?

Who's actually a good candidate for GLP-1s (and the DEXA scan step most people skip)
HRT and testosterone for women in perimenopause: what the latest research says
Peptides, CGMs, and microbiome...


The MAHA Debate: Dr. Will Cole and Dr. Jessica Knurick on Public Health
03/10/2026

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno moderates a spirited and thoughtful debate recorded live at the Eudemonia Summit in West Palm Beach.
Joining him are two returning guests who approach the future of public health from very different perspectives.
Dr. Will Cole is a functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and a prominent voice associated with the MAHA movement. Dr. Jessica Knurick holds a PhD in nutrition and has spent years working in public health, becoming one of the most articulate critics of that same movement.
Together, they unpack the growing debate around MAHA...


Bringing Sacred Ritual Into Your Life with Mona Sharma
03/05/2026

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Mona Sharma, somatic healer and celebrity nutritionist to clients like Will Smith and Jay Shetty. Together, they discuss the body's innate intelligence, why food is information, and how daily rituals become the foundation of lasting change.

Check out Mona's upcoming You Are the Healer Retreat, and her new Rooted Healing: Rituals of Renewal for Body, Mind & Soul course on Commune.


Explore Commune’s library of wellness courses from the world’s top teachers with a 14-day FREE trial.


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Grass-Fed Shark: Wellness Gone Weird
03/03/2026

Welcome to Grass-Fed Shark, our new comedy quiz show that explores wellness trends that have jumped the shark … like a grass-fed shark. Join in and play along for:

The Shark Jump: Four bizarre wellness products or services. Only 1 is fake. Celebrity Matchmaking: Which celebrities are endorsing which supplements? (Just the fact that this feels totally normal says something about the moment we are in.) Is It Still Food? (Our final lightning round.)

Do you have a suggestion for Grass-Fed Shark? Email us at grassfed@onecommune.com.


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How Big Tobacco Built the Food Industry with David Chiu
02/26/2026

In this episode, Jeff sits down with San Francisco City Attorney, David Chiu, to discuss his first-in-the-nation lawsuit against major ultra-processed food manufacturers. Drawing parallels to Big Tobacco litigation, David explains how companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Kraft Heinz have used addiction science and deceptive marketing – often targeting children and low-income communities – to maximize profits while leaving taxpayers to cover the healthcare costs.


They explore the tobacco industry's direct involvement in building the processed food industry, the 1999 executive meeting that predicted devastating health consequences, and why this lawsuit could reshape how we think about America's food syst...


Glyphosate, Soil Health, and the Fight Over Food Safety
02/24/2026

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and the most widely used herbicide in the US, has surged back into public debate. This episode provides the background information you need to know, including how this chemical works, what it does to soil health and the gut microbiome, and its contested link to non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Jeff also unpacks the current legal and political landscape: the Supreme Court case that could shield Bayer-Monsanto from future cancer lawsuits, the Trump administration's executive action expanding agricultural chemical use, and what a real transition away from chemical-dependent farming might actually require.
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Activating Your Body's Natural Renewal System with Christian Drapeau
02/19/2026

Regenerative medicine is shifting the paradigm from treating symptoms to actually curing the body through cellular repair. In this episode, stem cell scientist and neurophysiologist Christian Drapeau reveals how your body’s own stem cells hold the key to longevity, healing chronic pain, and reversing aging.
While most people associate stem cells with controversial embryonic research or expensive injections, Christian explains that your body naturally produces them—you just need to know how to activate them. He breaks down the science of endogenous stem cell mobilization, explaining how specific lifestyle choices and plant compounds can release your own repa...


How Music Makes Us All Feel the Same
02/17/2026

What is music actually doing inside of us?

In this solo reflection, Jeff Krasno explores the science and soul of how music shapes the human brain, regulates emotion, and connects us across distance and even across difference.

Drawing from neuroscience research, Jeff explains how music can synchronize multiple brains at once, aligning nervous systems during shared emotional moments. EEG studies show that powerful passages in music can create real neural convergence, offering a sense of unity beneath belief and identity.

He also explores why we are drawn to sad music. Melancholic songs help...


Love as a Practice: Yung Pueblo & Jillian Turecki on Relationships
02/12/2026

Lasting love isn’t something you find; it is a skill you must practice. In this episode, Jeff Krasno speaks with two leading relationship experts, Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez) and Jillian Turecki, to explore how to build healthy relationships through emotional responsibility, conscious communication, and self-awareness.

While society focuses on the romance of falling in love, very little guidance exists on what it takes to sustain connection over time. This episode dismantles the myth of the “perfect partner” and provides actionable tools to navigate the inevitable challenges of long-term commitment, from boredom to conflict.

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Desire, Redefined [Luminescence Podcast]
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02/10/2026

So many of us feel anxious or disconnected from our bodies because we don't understand why our sexual desire fluctuates. This episode breaks down the hormonal dance that drives (and sometimes derails) your sex drive, explaining what happens to your metabolism, mood, and libido through midlife. 

We get crystal clear on desire vs arousal vs orgasm, why estrogen is a major driver of fantasy and craving, and why progesterone can make you drier, slower to warm up, and harder to orgasm (you’re not broken, you’re hormonally alive). Then we zoom out to the midlife reality: metab...


Your Guide To Better Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus
02/05/2026

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Dr. Michael Breus, clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, to explore why sleep is foundational to recovery, metabolism, and immune health. They discuss chronotypes, the real science behind melatonin, and how seasonal shifts, temperature, and breathing techniques all shape sleep quality.

Dr. Breus also shares practical guidance on hydration, diet, and sleep aids, along with his vision for where sleep science is headed.


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Vagina Myths & Essentials
02/03/2026

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune.

A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health.

Ever been turned on but dry as the Sahara? Vaginal lubrication doesn't always match desire, and in this episode, Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) explain what our culture – and our doctors – fail to teach us. We break down vaginal health, pH balance, and what is really going on in your body during arousal.

What you'll learn:

Arousal non-co...


Cultivating Strength with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
01/29/2026

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff welcomes back Dr. Gabrielle Lyon — physician, longevity expert, and author of The Forever Strong Playbook — to explore why skeletal muscle is the most overlooked organ in health and aging. They discuss the metabolic link between muscle and brain health, how to think about protein intake at any age, and why building strength safely over time matters more than just lifting heavier.

Dr. Lyon also makes a compelling case for mindset as a core pillar of physical transformation. She shares practical ways to build mental toughness alongside muscle, from small dail...


Sex Between Your Ears [Luminescence Podcast]
01/27/2026

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune.

A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health.

Ever wonder why your sex drive vanishes, your brain turns to mush, or you want to rage-quit your entire life for no reason? Blame your hormones, or, more specifically, how estrogen and progesterone run your brain. In this episode, Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) break down why it can feel like your brain is actively betraying you, particularly in perimenopause.

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The Absurdity of Modern Life with Reggie Watts
01/22/2026

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Reggie Watts — comedian, musician, and bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden — for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, improvisation, and the absurdity of modern life. Together, they explore what it means to live without a fixed sense of self, how curiosity becomes a path to creative freedom, and why mistakes often open doors rather than close them.


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Why Women Orgasm Less (and What to Do About It)
01/20/2026

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune.

A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health.

The clitoral conspiracy is real. This episode explains why women orgasm way less than men in heterosexual relationships (just 65% compared to 95%) and what you can do about it. Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) get real about female anatomy, sexual pleasure, and the cultural myths keeping women from experiencing orgasm.

What you’ll learn:

Clitoral anatomy explained (your clitoris is w...


The Women's Health Gap with Schuyler Grant
01/15/2026

Jeff talks with his wife, Schuyler, about her new women's health podcast, Luminescence, and how women’s health has been shaped by cultural neglect, outdated research, and a medical system that often confuses what is common with what is healthy.

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The Best Sex Ed You Never Had with Dr. Kelly Casperson
01/13/2026

In today's episode, we’re sharing highlights from Kelly Casperson’s Adult Sex Ed course — a science-backed, honest look at desire, anatomy, and connection in adulthood. Dr. Casperson clears up common myths, reframes sexual health through a biopsychosocial lens, and offers practical guidance for couples who feel stuck or disconnected.

To go deeper, explore the full Adult Sex Ed course with Dr. Kelly Casperson on Commune — available with a free 14-day trial at onecommune.com/trial.

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