Commune with Jeff Krasno

“As I peered despairingly into the mirror, futilely sucking in my substantial gut and flexing my non-extant pectorals, I asked myself: What is the provenance of all this disease? And how do we solve them?”Four years later, the result of this inquiry is Jeff’s Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, and increase his ability to focus. Get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress.This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune”  visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at   livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off  www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103  to request a sample.

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Aaron Alexander, the creator of the Align Method and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron shares his recent experience shepherding New York Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers, back to mobility after a devastating injury and dives into ideas like the power of accepting your own mortality, the problem with seeking happiness and self-worth from external sources, and how to balance self-discipline with self-love. NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. In this episode we cover:00:02:00: Aaron Alexander’s experience working with NY Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers00:09:00: How to optimize the entirety of your system to heal00:14:00: How to achieve and maintain homeostasis when the body is compromised00:19:00: The healing power of humor00:24:00: Surrendering and accepting the inevitability of death00:38:00: Loving what you already have00:41:00: Passive approaches to take for health and wellbeing00:46:00: How Western culture has warped our self worth00:51:00: Balancing suppleness with strength01:06:00: Floor sitting for mobility and stability01:17:00: Longevity and fear of deathThis podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune LivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.Cards:Onecommune.com/trial

Jeff attempts to provide a nuanced and thoughtful response to a controversial question posed by his daughter.This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune”  visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at   livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off  www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103  to request a sample.

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by founder of Osmia Skincare, Sarah Villafranco. However, the conversation goes far beyond how to properly care for your body’s largest organ. Sarah sheds light on modern beauty standards (or, rather, double standards), transparency in the cosmetics industry, and how to operate small business successfully and ethically. NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. In this episode we cover: 00:02:00: Sarah’s journey from ER doctor to the natural beauty business00:10:00: Distinguishing between natural and conventional skincare00:14:00: Ingredients in natural versus conventional skin products00:18:00: How to know your products are “good for you”00:23:00: What are parabens and phthalates?00:30:00: Do parabens and phthalates have negative effects on the body?00:39:00: The power of fragrance00:42:00: Rethinking how we understand the aging process00:48:00: Later in life effects of botox00:50:00: How to age beautifully and challenge the industry00:54:00: Gendered double standards in beauty and grooming00:57:00: Sarah’s personal skin routine01:03:00: How to create your perfect skin routine01:09:00: Sarah’s protocols for haircare and skincareThis podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In this episode, Galahad Clark, founder of VivoBarefoot, take us through the ins and outs of making shoes that are actually good for your feet — and the planet. Learn how to take care of your feet so they can support you the rest of your life! NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. Topics covered: 00:02:00: In what ways does the modern shoe affect the physiology of the foot?00:08:00: The history of footwear00:16:00: How the tennis shoe came to be00:23:00: Why going barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes increases longevity00:31:00: The challenge to make footwear more sustainable00:40:00: Regaining natural foot strength00:48:00: What is the technology behind the “conductive soul”?00:57:00: Galahad Clark’s personal story of how he came into shoemaking00:01:09: Benefits of “grounding”This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comGainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In this episode, Jeff dives into epigenetics, the study of how genes express themselves in relation to behavior and environment. The good news: You are not a fixed genetic entity with a sealed fate but rather a fluctuating process changing in relation to your “exposome.” NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In today’s episode, Jake challenges Jeff to reveal the root of all chronic disease in under thirty minutes. Together, the Commune co-founders discuss the importance of balance (aka “homeostasis”) in the human organism alongside the interconnected cultural, physiological and psychological factors that go into maintaining good health.In this episode we cover:00:01:00: The root of chronic disease00:08:00: How modern culture hijacks our biology00:10:00: How nature “programs” us00:12:00: Being alive as “constant adaptation”00:16:00: Homeostasis as our body’s driving force00:20:00: How modern culture has creating a market for self imposed stress00:22:00: Homeostasis in human psychology00:26:00: The link between cortisol and mental health woes00:31:00: Culture as the catalyst for imbalance00:34:00: How to realign with our biology00:41:00: Balance as a reflection of personal and societal healthJeff has a NEW Commune course where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, and increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune”  visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off  www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103  to request a sample.CARDS:onecommune.com/trial

Maintaining healthy muscle has perks beyond aesthetics. Muscle is directly correlated to our metabolic function, the strength of our bones, glucose regulation, and healthy aging. In today’s episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and JJ Virgin provide expert knowledge on how to build and maintain muscle mass now — so your body will thank you later. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

The adage “you are what you eat” also applies to what we drink! In this episode, Todd White, founder of Dry Farm Wines, walks Jeff through the natural winemaking process, comparing it to commercial wine industry methods. Todd and Jeff also weigh the pros and cons of alcohol consumption and discuss the balance between health consciousness and enjoyment in life. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. In this episode we cover: 00:08:00: How the commercial wine industry operates00:09:00: The impacts of chemical farming00:15:00: The 76 additives in commercial wine00:23:00: What’s the difference between natural and commercial wine?00:25:00: How yeast is collected in the natural wine fermentation process00:31:00: How sugar gets into wine00:34:00: How wine gets its color00:41:00: Why some winemakers opt to keep sugar in their wines00:43:00: How to have your wine and drink it too00:44:00: What is dry farming?00:48:00: How the irrigation process affects the taste of wine00:50:00: The advantages of “stressing” plants00:56:00: Farming with the rhythm of nature01:06:00: Explaining how alcohol percentages are quantifiedEnjoy an extra bottle for just a penny in your first Dry Farm Wines membership order hereThis podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024.This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info.Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024.This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info.

In this episode, Dr. G explains how factors like stress, diet, exercise, and genetics play a crucial role in insulin response. Plus, she and Jeff share practices they’ve adopted to address their own struggles with insulin resistance. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause.In this episode we cover:00:01:00: How the exercise we choose effects insulin resistance00:03:00: Five hidden culprits of insulin resistance00:06:00: The relationship between chronic cardio and cortisol production00:08:00: Resistance training for managing insulin resistance00:10:00: How stress management impacts metabolic health00:12:00: The HSP phenomenon00:14:00: What role do genetics play in insulin resistance?00:19:00: The aging process’ effect on metabolic health00:22:00: What ethnicities are predisposed to insulin resistance? This podcast is supported by: INSIDE TRACKER This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg