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Commune
Nutrition
Mental Health
Metabolic Health
Women's Health
Chronic Disease
Health
Menopause
Diabetes
Stoicism
Intermittent Fasting
Insulin Resistance
Sleep
Chronic Diseases
Fasting
Obesity
Trauma
Hormone Therapy
Mindfulness
Good Stress
Exercise

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... more

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with Diego Perez, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and meditator known as Yung Pueblo, to talk about his book Ho... more

Jeff Krasno spent years driving his family through the most terrifying stretch of I-95 there is: the dark part after New Haven. His daughter remembers it as the safest she ever felt.

In this episode, Jeff recounts the family's white-knuckle night dr... more

Every cell in your body holds an electrical charge, and Wade Lightheart says most of the fatigue, pain, and brain fog people chalk up to aging is really a battery running low on potassium, not a diet problem. In this episode, Jeff talks with Wade, co... more

Jeff doesn't say "I love you" often. When he finally does, on a bridge in Paris thirty years after he and Schuyler first fell for the city — and each other — her face tells him exactly why that's true.

In this episode, a family return trip becomes a... more

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Recent Guests

Wade Lightheart
Three-time Canadian National Bodybuilding Champion, co-founder of BiOptimizers
BiOptimizers
Episode: Why Your Body Feels Like a Dead Battery with Wade Lightheart
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Author, speaker, mental health advocate; former first partner of Canada
Episode: How Kids Learn to Trust, with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Michael Pollan
Journalist and author, expert on consciousness and psychedelics
Author and Journalist
Episode: Michael Pollan on Consciousness, AI, and the Self
Marianne Goodell
CEO of Burning Man Project
Burning Man Project
Episode: Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell on Cooperation at Scale
Sri Sri Ravi Jeff
Parodic character referenced in the episode
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Episode: Code Switch: A Field Guide to Embarrassing Your Kid at Drop-Off (Dispatch 11)
Phoebe Krasno
Phoebe, eldest daughter, guest on the episode
Self
Episode: Letting Go — Phoebe Leaves for Paris (Dispatch 10)
Dr. Joey Munoz
PhD in nutritional science, founder of Strong Standard
Strong Standard
Episode: Body Composition After 40 with Dr. Joey Munoz
David Perlmutter
Board-certified neurologist, six-time New York Times bestselling author
Brain health and neurology expert
Episode: Brain Defenders: Reversing Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. David Perlmutter
Gabor Maté
Physician and author
Vancouver, Canada (physician and author)
Episode: Trauma Is the Wound, Not the Event: Dr. Gabor Maté

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Jeff Krasno
Host of The Commune Podcast / Commune with Jeff Krasno; guides conversations with teachers, doctors, and storytellers.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • New Content

    Why the change in content? And new title/branding. Love the depth of the old content.

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    2
    husbandsgirlfriend
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fauci ep actually worth listening to

    I appreciate Jeff’s thoughtful episode on Fauci. I’ve long been over this topic, exhausted by the political noise — but the way he walked through this topic and everything around it feels sane and rational — even somewhat healing in this long era of insanity and extreme gaslighting. Thank you for taking the time to do the research and unpack this subject for your listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sitsionatah
    United States2 months ago
  • Leftie political hints, meh

    Enjoyed listening when it was actually about longevity, but more and more often Jeff makes his leftists opinions come to surface, and I simply lost my desire to hear his views. I can get the same info in dozen other places in podcast world, without the WOKE political hints. Bye Jeff, nice knowing ya.

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    2
    Mantis79
    United States3 months ago
  • Offbeat

    Some of the topics are getting off beat lately(footwear, evolutionary psychology), feels a bit bro culture. And feels a bit weird having a male discuss women’s issues such as menopause. I just get a funny feeling from the podcast lately.

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    2
    louis V11
    Australia8 months ago
  • Good Podcast

    Will be listening to this podcast after hearing the interview with Robert Lustig. Also see an interview with Gabor Mate who is great. Looks like a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jstr00az
    United Statesa year ago

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Michael Pollan on Consciousness, AI, and the Self
Q: Hi Michael, if reality is shaped as a holographic projection of the mind, what is the interplay between my projection of reality and other individuals' projections?
Pollan explains that there is a well-supported neuroscience idea that perception is a predictive, partly constructed experience; while there is a shared external reality, each person experiences it through their sensors and predictions, which means our internal projections are similar yet individualized.
The Half-Known Life: A Birthday in the ER (Dispatch 12)
Q: What was the hardest part of watching Lolly go through this crisis?
The most difficult aspect was managing the sense of helplessness and the fear of losing her, coupled with the challenge of knowing how to support her without becoming her therapist. The dialogue reveals a struggle between offering expert knowledge and simply listening and validating her experience.
GLP-1s, Anhedonia, and the Dopamine Trade-Off with Dr. Robin Berzin
Q: What should people track when starting GLP-1s to understand their personal response?
Listeners are advised to keep a simple daily/alternate-day log rating motivation, cravings, and well-being on a scale, then reassess after a few weeks to months as the body adapts and to guide decisions about dosing and duration.
GLP-1s, Anhedonia, and the Dopamine Trade-Off with Dr. Robin Berzin
Q: Is there data linking GLP-1s to changes in sexual desire or mood?
There is limited randomized data on sexual desire; some observational reports and surveys indicate mixed effects on libido and mood. The overall takeaway is that while some experience reduced sex drive or mood changes, others do not, and more robust data are needed to draw firm conclusions.
GLP-1s, Anhedonia, and the Dopamine Trade-Off with Dr. Robin Berzin
Q: What might be going on mechanistically with GLP-1s and reduced motivation or anhedonia?
Berzin explains that GLP-1s act on the brain's reward pathways, particularly the nucleus accumbens and VTA, similar to how some SSRIs influence mood and motivation. The effects vary among individuals, with some experiencing reduced cravings and others noting diminished motivation or altered mood, suggesting that the mechanism is complex and patient-specific.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Commune

What is Commune about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on holistic well-being, longevity, neuroscience, and mindful living, often blending medical expertise with personal storytelling. Hosts guide conversations with doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to unpack practical habits—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress reduction, and meaningful daily rituals—that fit real life. Across episodes, guests explore topics like metabolic and brain health, trauma-informed approaches, peak performance, and parenting, all through a human, stories-first lens. A few episodes stand out for reframing complex health concepts into accessible, actionable guidance and for weaving personal narratives with science, making it easier for listeners to apply insights to everyday life.... more

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Recent guests on Commune include:

1. Wade Lightheart
2. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
3. Michael Pollan
4. Marianne Goodell
5. Sri Sri Ravi Jeff
6. Phoebe Krasno
7. Dr. Joey Munoz
8. David Perlmutter

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