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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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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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English


Episodes

Menopause, Libido, and Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Jolene Brighten

3/30/2023
Why is the topic of women’s health so taboo? What is the relationship between menopause and libido? In this episode Dr. Jolene Brighten, clinical sexologist and award-winning endocrinologist, gives medically accurate answers to the questions you've been meaning to ask. In this episode we cover the following questions: 0:05:41 – Why is Women's Health Taboo? 0:07:19 – Why Don't Practitioners Understand Hormones? 0:10:21 – What Are the Impacts of Lack of Sex Ed? 0:22:28 – Is Weight Gain and...

Duration:01:42:59

The Dirty Truth About Convenience Foods with Corinna Bellizzi

3/28/2023
A common fat found in processed foods is one molecule away from plastic! In this episode Corinna Bellizzi, climate activist and entrepreneur, takes us from the macro to the micro on good and bad fats, and shares how you can correct the balance between the harmful vs. helpful forms of fat in your diet. In this episode we cover: 0:07:36 – Bad Fats 0:13:51 – Good Fats 0:19:07 – Saturated Fat 0:29:12 – Proper Ratios 0:42:57 – Common Ratios 0:47:51 – Omega-3 and Pregnancy 0:48:42 – Alzheimer's...

Duration:01:22:20

All the Colors of Your Fat with Dr. William Li

3/23/2023
What is body fat good for? Quite a lot actually — though its function depends on its color and location in your body. In this episode Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author, shares the research that is making us rethink human metabolism, as well as what you can do to heal your own metabolism. In this episode we cover: 0:04:57 – Types of Body Fat 0:08:10 – Metabolism 0:10:05 – Body Fat Beginnings 0:17:01 – Excess Fat 0:21:38 – Insulin Resistance 0:25:38 – Immunity...

Duration:01:27:29

Setting Intentions & Living Your Purpose with Deepak Chopra, Brendon Burchard, and Danielle LaPorte

3/21/2023
How does a deeper understanding of what it means to be truly well change your life goals, your intentions, your deepest desires? Deepak Chopra, Brendan Burchard, and Daneille LaPorte each offer strategies to clarify and achieve those desires. This lesson was part of our 2022 Commune Wellness Summit. If you want to watch the full summit (alongside many other courses), try Commune free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by: Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition is...

Duration:00:51:26

Fasting, Self-Mastery, and Ramadan with Zahra Aljabri

3/16/2023
A week from today is the first full day of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God through the experience of fasting from dawn to dusk. In this episode Zahra Aljabri, spiritual coach and entrepreneur, elaborates on the five pillars of Islam, and how she uses the fourth pillar – fasting – to master not only her body but also her mind and spirit. In this episode we cover: 0:04:25 – Muslim Experience in California 0:08:44 – Calendar of Ramadan 0:12:29 –...

Duration:01:22:43

What is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté

3/14/2023
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. This podcast is supported by: InsideTracker Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your...

Duration:00:46:54

Help for the Hurting Heart with David Kessler, Day 5: A Map of Healing

3/10/2023
Welcome to Day 5 of David Kessler’s Commune course Help for the Hurting Heart. In this course, David guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after the pain of death, divorce, breakups, and betrayal. In Day 5 -- A Map of Healing -- David explains that all grief does not have trauma, but all trauma has grief, and that to heal from trauma, you must grieve. He shares how you can create space for the pain to live with...

Duration:00:29:53

Help for the Hurting Heart with David Kessler, Day 4: The Survival Mind

3/9/2023
Welcome to Day 4 of David Kessler’s Commune course Help for the Hurting Heart. In this course, David guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after the pain of death, divorce, breakups, and betrayal. In Day 4 -- The Survival Mind -- David explains the science of the survival mind in terms of loss and grief, and that you can reprogram your mind to grow through your grief. We are releasing Days 1 through 5 of David...

Duration:00:30:26

Help for the Hurting Heart with David Kessler, Day 3: Reclaiming Your Power

3/8/2023
Welcome to Day 3 of David Kessler’s Commune course Help for the Hurting Heart. In this course, David guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after the pain of death, divorce, breakups, and betrayal. In Day 3 -- Reclaiming Your Power -- David reveals that it’s natural to feel powerless after a loss or trauma, it's part of the process, but you still can find power no matter what We are releasing Days 1 through 5 of...

Duration:00:40:43

Help for the Hurting Heart with David Kessler, Day 2: Creating Your Story

3/7/2023
Welcome to Day 2 of David Kessler’s Commune course Help for the Hurting Heart. In this course, David guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after the pain of death, divorce, breakups, and betrayal. In Day 2 -- Creating Your Story -- David reveals that you are not powerless in your pain, and that you can change the story you tell yourself and other people. We are releasing Days 1 through 5 of David Kessler’s...

Duration:00:47:07

Help for the Hurting Heart with David Kessler, Day 1: What Grief Is (and Isn't)

3/6/2023
Welcome to Day 1 of David Kessler’s Commune course Help for the Hurting Heart. In this course, David guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after the pain of death, divorce, breakups, and betrayal. In Day 1 -- What Grief Is (and Isn’t) -- David defines grief and explains why you shouldn't compare yours to anyone else's. Everyone grieves differently, and that's to be expected. We are releasing Days 1 through 5 of...

Duration:00:42:12

Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life with Dr. Mark Hyman

3/2/2023
What if you could cure yourself of aging? In this episode Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in the field of Functional Medicine, overturns the paradigm of “the long, gradual decline,” empowering you to optimize your body for long-term wellbeing through diet and lifestyle strategies — and, if you choose, cutting-edge therapies. Watch Dr. Hyman’s Commune master class, The Secrets of Healthy Aging for free at https://www.onecommune.com/longevity or order his new book, Young Forever, at...

Duration:01:12:11

Your Role in Healing Society with Charles Eisenstein, Justin Michael Williams, and Sharon Salzberg

2/28/2023
We are not separate from the societal systems we live in; they directly impact our well-being, and we are all responsible for shaping those systems. Today you’ll learn from Sharon Salzberg, Justin Michael Williams, and Charles Eisenstein about how your own healing has a ripple effect on society at large. This lesson was part of our 2022 Commune Wellness Summit. If you want to watch the full summit (alongside many other courses), try Commune free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. This...

Duration:00:54:55

Update Your Brain with Dave Asprey

2/23/2023
Ever wish you could update your brain for better performance? In this episode Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking,” shares how to work smarter, not harder, to achieve better results — and feel better while doing it. To pre-order the book visit https://daveasprey.com/ In this episode we cover: 0:07:26 – The MeatOS 0:10:05 – Biohacking 0:12:30 – The Laziness Principle 0:24:15 – The Five Big Buckets 0:33:15 – Upgrading the MeatOS 0:51:04 – Upgrade Labs 1:00:55 – Breathwork 1:12:41 –...

Duration:01:50:17

Commusings: Does Fat Make You Fat?

2/21/2023
In this show we’ve touched on some hotly debated questions, from, “Why are we here?” to “What should we put in our mouths?” This episode addresses the latter by reviewing which types of fats we should consider consuming, and which ones we should avoid. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings...

Duration:00:21:38

Mitochondria, Muscle Strength, and Pomegranates with Chris Rinsch

2/16/2023
Today’s episode might have you looking at pomegranates differently. Chris Rinsch, PhD, helps us understand the connection between mitochondrial health and endurance and shares how compounds sourced from pomegranates can improve muscle function. In this episode we cover: 0:04:46 – What are Mitochondria? 0:12:18 – Roles of Mitochondria 0:13:27 – Free Radicals 0:18:51 – Antioxidants 0:21:07 – History of Mitochondria 0:24:57 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction 0:30:32 – Sarcopenia 0:41:22 – Factors of...

Duration:01:25:47

Commusings: Spiritual Advice from a Chatbot by Jake Laub

2/14/2023
It’s 2am and Jake is pretty miserable, so he texts a friend... Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com. This podcast is supported by: SEED Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Duration:00:15:19

Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman, Day 5: Heart Disease

2/10/2023
Welcome to Day 5 of Dr. Mark Hyman's Commune course on Hacking Your Healthcare. In this program, Dr. Hyman explains how you can use your own doctor (no matter where you are in the world) to harness the power of Functional Medicine and tackle the root causes of chronic disease. In Day 5 -- Heart Disease -- Dr. Hyman reviews the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and insulin sensitivity, cardiac inflammation, known as hsCRP, homocysteine, associated with general...

Duration:00:29:35

Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman, Day 4: Hormones

2/9/2023
Welcome to Day 4 of Dr. Mark Hyman's Commune course on Hacking Your Healthcare. In this program, Dr. Hyman explains how you can use your own doctor (no matter where you are in the world) to harness the power of Functional Medicine and tackle the root causes of chronic disease. In Day 4 -- Hormones -- Dr. Hyman discusses various male and female hormones including testosterone, estrogen, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone. We are releasing Days 1 through 5 of Dr. Hyman's...

Duration:00:44:42

Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman, Day 3: Nutrition

2/8/2023
Welcome to Day 3 of Dr. Mark Hyman's Commune course on Hacking Your Healthcare. In this program, Dr. Hyman explains how you can use your own doctor (no matter where you are in the world) to harness the power of Functional Medicine and tackle the root causes of chronic disease. In Day 3 - Nutrition -- Dr. Hyman reviews the value of various vitamins and minerals including Vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc, and iron, what red blood cell size indicates, and the meaning of genetic markers like...

Duration:00:29:19