Commune with Jeff Krasno

Alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in our culture. We experience it at almost every social setting—from weddings to funerals, from work events to family events. But rarely do we stop to question the impact alcohol has on our mental and physical wellbeing, because if you're a “normal drinker,” why bother? In this episode, journalist and author of the book Sober Curious, Ruby Warrington encourages you to get, well, curious about the role alcohol plays in your life, and more importantly, why you consume it. In this episode we cover: 00:02:26: Defining “sober curious”00:05:38: Exploring why we turn to alcohol as a social norm00:07:37: Benefits of being sober curious00:08:02: Defining the “confidence paradox”00:11:34: Can we retrain our body to attune to natural highs?This episode originally aired on Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/shortcasts/commune-with-jeff-krasno/1006 This podcast is supported by: LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeVivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.comThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeApollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.StripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.

Discover the keys to transforming your body composition for lasting health and longevity. In this episode, Jessie Inchauspé shares how managing glucose levels can be a pivotal factor in fat loss, and Max Lugavere highlights the role of muscle building in resolving various health issues associated with the Western diet and lifestyle. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial Topics covered:0:05:33 – How do you deal with cravings?0:13:15 – What are the primary symptoms of glucose spikes?0:17:20 – What are your protocols for controlling glucose spikes?0:37:00 – What is body recomposition and why is muscle important?0:41:44 – What is a glucose sink and how does it help with weight loss?0:45:40 – What's the role of protein? This podcast is supported by:Apollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order. VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com

More and more research is showing that what we eat and how we think are more connected than we thought. In this episode, integrative medicine experts Dr. Uma Naidoo and Dr. Will Cole dig into the complex and dynamic relationship between brain health and gut health. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial Topics covered:00:03:14: What is a nutritional psychiatrist?00:06:06: What are some small tweaks we can make to feel better?00:11:30: Spices that affect our mental health00:11:44: What are the different highways between the brain and the gut?00:14:17: How the gut and the brain communicate00:15:00: The connection between inflammation and mental health00:20:06: Foods that cause gut dysbiosis00:23:21: How effective are SSRIs?00:27:14: What are some of the ways our minds impact our physiology?00:30:38: How our “fight or flight” response works00:33:40: How do you define shame?00:38:36: The transgenerational heritability of trauma00:46:09: What are some practices we can adopt to create a better relationship between the gut and the brain?00:53:00: Self care practices to improve vagal tone This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.comStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeTimeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.Thrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Why is it so difficult to find inexpensive, healthy food? In this episode, Jeff does some in-the-field research to find the most nutrient-dense options at the omnipresent convenience store 7-Eleven. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:00:02:10 - The hurdles to finding both healthy and affordable food.00:03:52 - Is there a way to shop affordably at a convenience store and eat healthy?00:05:56 - What to look for when making healthy choices at a convenience store.00:06:47 - Healthiest foods at 7-Eleven.00:10:50 - How could you eat exclusively and affordably from a 7-Eleven across an entire day? 00:12:52 - Reflections on the endemic issues faced by our food systemThis podcast is supported by:LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

We use plastic in almost everything. Plastic in our homes, plastic in our food packaging—there's even plastic in our clothing. But did you know that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled? The rest is poisoning our environment, and it is also poisoning us. In this episode, Kathtryn Nelson, also known as The Plastic-Free Mermaid, shares what we can do to solve this plastic problem so we can take better care of ourselves and our planet. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:00:01:20: What are plastic gyres?00:02:48: Can the plastic in our oceans be cleaned up?00:03:46: Is recycling effective?00:07:11: What’s the real solution to our plastic problem?00:08:25: How can we create social norms for solving environmental issues?00:10:53: What are some habits we can adopt to minimize our everyday plastic use?This episode originally aired on Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/shortcasts/commune-with-jeff-krasno/982 This podcast is supported by: LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In this episode, Max Lugavere – health and science journalist and author of Genius Foods – expands our understanding of the importance of protein and building muscle mass. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:15 – What is body recomposition and why is it important?0:07:01 – How does lean muscle affect blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity?0:08:52 – What is a glucose sink?0:12:41 – What is the link between metabolic health and Alzheimer's?0:21:08 – Why is it good to increase core metabolic rate through the acquisition of skeletal muscle mass?0:23:59 – What is the best way to preserve muscle?0:25:18 – What effect does Ozempic have on muscle mass?0:26:21 – What is metabolic obsesity or "skinny-fat," and why is it dangerous?0:27:56 – Why is muscle useful from an endocrine perspective?0:39:31 – What's the role of protein in developing muscle?0:42:05 – How does protein help control hunger?0:43:01 – What is the best source of protein?0:46:05 – What type of animal protein should we be getting?0:56:36 – When should we be getting protein?0:57:59 – How much protein should we ideally get?1:01:51 – What about protein supplements?1:03:48 – Should we focus on getting more amino acids?1:07:43 – What about creatine?1:08:57 – How do carbs fit into the equation?1:13:05 – Is there a trade-off between performance and longevity?1:22:18 – What did you find through your McDonald's experiment? This podcast is supported by:Apollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeLMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.

Welcome to Ask Dr. G, where Dr. Sara Gottfried answers questions from you, our Commune Community. Today, Jeff and Dr. G tackle questions about insulin and managing glucose levels. Dr. G presents the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet specifically in connection to reversing insulin resistance, and the two share protocols they’ve adopted to reverse pre-diabetes. 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:0:04:25 – What are the optimal fasting insulin levels?0:12:19 – What is the definition of insulin resistance?0:22:40 – Where does glucose travel once it's in the bloodstream?0:23:54 – Consequences of pre-diabetes in women vs. men0:25:52 – How effective is the ketogenic diet for insulin resistance?This podcast is supported by: InsideTrackerThis 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

In this episode, holistic psychologist and author Dr. Nicole LePera discusses her new book “How to Be the Love You Seek.” She and Jeff explore how our childhood experiences can shape beliefs and behaviors in our adult relationships, and Nicole highlights the importance of paying attention to our body’s signals in order to become better attuned to our hearts. Resources:Nicole LePera on Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologistOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEWTaMjqOH8J1Gy06Ey0YgOn the web: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:04:14 – What was the genesis of your emotional unavailability? And how did you address it?0:09:48 – Are our unhealthy relationship patterns rooted in childhood trauma or adverse experiences? 0:14:04 – What are some prominent character archetypes?0:18:23 – How do our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors impact our physiology?0:26:34 – What's the link between our neurobiology and ability to form healthy relationships?0:34:48 – What is the "embodied" self? How do we access it?0:46:55 – What health protocols have you adopted to feel your most embodied?0:56:21 – How do we attune our hearts?1:04:07 – How do you apply your work to your personal life?1:10:56 – Who can benefit from reading "How To Be The Love You Seek"?

In this episode, Jeff enjoys a lively repartee, recounting a humorous exchange with his mother-in-law in which they reflect on the true purpose of purpose. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by: StripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order. Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune. Thrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeLMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Apollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.

Addiction treatment specialist and yoga teacher Tommy Rosen shares the moment he had to confront a harsh reality — his reliance on cannabis for emotional solace only masked deeper issues. In this episode, he and Jeff delve into the complex landscape of modern cannabis culture, exploring its positive aspects as well as the often overlooked negative impacts, including rising concerns of addiction and abuse.Life Beyond Cannabis is a 6-week, online program with weekly live coaching, designed to help you gain freedom from addictive bahaviors and move towards self-mastery. Find out more here and break up with cannabis for good: https://r20.com/lifebeyondcannabisCheck out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:58 – Tommy's Experience0:11:37 – What are some reasons people use cannabis?0:18:08 – How does cannabis compare to narcotics?0:26:37 – What are some of the medical benefits of cannabis?0:34:06 – What are some of the negative impacts of overuse of cannabis?0:40:10 – How do you define a "half-lived life"?0:45:25 – What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)?0:51:15 – How many adults in the US are using cannabis?0:52:58 – What is your recovery program Life Beyond Cannabis?1:08:23 – Finding community in recovery1:20:09 – How to mindfully observe our consumption habits1:23:40 – Where to find Tommy's recovery resourcesThis podcast is supported by: Stripes Meet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.Thrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeLMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavorsor share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Apollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.