Commune with Jeff Krasno

Schuyler Grant, a world-renowned yoga teacher and women's health advocate, discusses key topics surrounding women's health and menopause. She shares her personal journey through menopause, including mood swings and vibrant night sweats. Schuyler explains her decision to embrace hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after understanding its benefits. The conversation dives into the importance of sexual health education, urging younger generations to explore anatomy and pleasure. Throughout, Schuyler highlights the vital need for women's health research, aiming to empower future generations.

Dr. Kelly Kasperson, a board-certified urologist and expert in sexual health, sheds light on the vital components of adult sex education. She discusses five key areas that are often overlooked: pleasure, consent, anatomy, hormones, and communication. Dr. Kasperson also offers a compassionate five-step framework to revive intimacy in long-term relationships and normalizes the common issue of erectile dysfunction. Additionally, she debunks myths about vibrators and emphasizes the importance of safety for healthy desire, promoting open conversations outside the bedroom.

In this engaging discussion, Amanda de Cadenet, photographer and author, shares her journey of sobriety and recovery. She candidly explores the societal pressures of drinking and its effects on mental health and social connections. Amanda emphasizes the importance of community and personal rituals in rebuilding one's life without alcohol. She shares practical tools for overcoming social anxiety and highlights the value of 12-step programs in fostering accountability and support. The conversation is a heartfelt reminder that change happens one small step at a time.

Jacob Laub, co-founder and COO of Commune, shares his pragmatic approach to wellness. He discusses unconventional sleep strategies and effective nutrition tips like prioritizing morning protein and bulk shopping. Jacob emphasizes integrating movement into daily life, even during travel, and explores breathwork techniques for stress management. Additionally, he highlights the importance of meaningful relationships through phone calls and compliments. The conversation is a lighthearted journey toward building flexible habits that truly stick.

Galahad Clark, founder and CEO of Vivobarefoot, is a leader in the barefoot movement advocating for foot health and sustainable footwear. He discusses how modern shoes can impair natural foot function and contribute to long-term health issues. Galahad emphasizes the environmental costs of shoe production and the importance of rewilding our relationship with movement. He explores innovative design principles for footwear that promote health, offering bespoke solutions and sustainable materials to reshape the industry. Spirituality and the benefits of barefoot connection to the earth also feature prominently.

Marianne Williamson, an author and spiritual teacher known for her impactful writings on love and transformation, joins to explore a fresh perspective on Jesus as a guide for inner change. She delves into the psychological interpretations of his life events, emphasizing personal evolution and the importance of inner work in a world filled with collective suffering. Marianne also discusses the urgency of spiritual leadership in politics and the vital role of moral responsibility in healing society. Her insights challenge listeners to embark on their own journeys of transformation.

Dive into the fascinating world of sleep across species! From dolphins snoozing with half a brain awake to octopuses dreaming in vibrant colors, the animal kingdom reveals unique sleep adaptations. Discover how rats replay mazes and birds rehearse songs while dreaming, shedding light on memory and evolution. Finally, reflect on how modern life disrupts our natural instincts for rest, encouraging us to observe animal sleep habits and relearn the importance of stillness.

Aurora Solá, an author dedicated to food systems and ecology, and Camilla Fayed, founder of the plant-forward restaurant Farmacy, delve into the failures of our current food system. They discuss the detrimental effects of industrial agriculture, including soil loss and health risks from pesticides. The duo champions regenerative agriculture, emphasizing biodiversity and sustainable practices. They highlight practical steps for consumers to support local farmers and advocate for food sovereignty, urging us to rethink our relationship with food.

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff explores how to transform your bedroom into a true sleep sanctuary — a space that signals safety, softness, and rest. Drawing on both ancient traditions and modern sleep science, he explains how light, temperature, scent, sound, and even clutter shape the nervous system and influence how deeply we sleep. Long before sleep trackers and wearables, people understood that the environment itself was medicine — and Jeff brings that wisdom into a modern context. Jeff also shares simple ways to shield yourself from modern sleep disruptors like artificial light, noise, and screens, and offers practical guidance for creating a space that feels calm and nurturing. From cooling the room to darkening the space to creating evening rituals that gently separate day from night, this episode shows how small, intentional changes can have an outsized effect on sleep quality. If you’ve struggled with falling asleep, waking in the night, or simply want to deepen your rest, this episode offers a clear, accessible roadmap for building a bedroom — and a nightly ritual — that truly supports your mind and body. This podcast is made possible by: LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at ⁠⁠⁠DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE⁠⁠⁠  Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Tia Join Tia today at ⁠AskTia.com⁠ and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3  months of your annual membership FREE. Bon Charge  Get 15% off when you order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠boncharge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code COMMUNE Igniton Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠igniton.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠and use code Commune75 for $75 off your order of two bottles or more.

Join Dr. William Li, a physician and nutrition expert, discussing how gut bacteria influence immune function and the importance of food choices. Also featured, Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, shares insights on how vitamin D, quality sleep, and hot/cold therapies can enhance immune resilience. Together, they unpack the dynamic relationship between our microbiome and overall health, offering practical strategies to strengthen immunity as winter approaches.