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Commune with Jeff Krasno

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Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 30min

499. Nutrition for Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Listen in to learn more about the intricate connection between gut and brain and how food literally feeds your moods, molecule by molecule. Get a free pass to watch Dr. Uma’s new Commune course, Nutrition for Anxiety! Visit onecommune.com/anxiety to sign up. In this episode we cover:0:02:58 – What is a nutritional psychiatrist?0:04:18 – Adding and removing foods0:11:48 – The Gut-Brain Connection0:15:04 – How Food Interacts with the Gut-Brain Connection0:20:02 – The Connection Between Anxiety, Depression, and Gut Issues0:21:43 – Foods that Degrade the Gut0:23:57 – The Impact of Inflammation0:25:26 – The Role of Serotonin0:29:20 – What is the role of tryptophan the production of serotonin?0:33:00 – What is the role of prebiotics and fiber?0:35:01 – What are fermented foods we should eat?0:41:26 – What is the impact of meat?0:49:10 – What can we do to advocate for eating healthy?0:50:08 – Should we focus on low-glycemic carbs?0:58:06 – How can hospital patients eat well?1:02:30 – What are some healthy food swaps for a sweet craving?1:05:51 – What are some healthy swaps for seed oils?1:08:03 – What are healthier options for sodas or sugary fruit drinks?1:14:49 – What is the connection between caffeine and anxiety?1:19:01 – What is the daily recommended intake of sugar?1:19:28 – Is there a good app that reports glycemic index?1:20:04 – How does the brain influence the gut?1:27:59 – What is the connection between food and anxiety?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 LabsDiscover 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/communeBetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune
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Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 40min

498. Glyphosate, Farmer Suicide, and Chronic Disease with Dr. Zach Bush, Gail Fuller, and Alex Woodward

In today’s episode we explore the far-reaching consequences of modern farming practices. Our guests – Dr. Zach Bush, Gail Fuller of Circle 7 Farm, and author Alex Woodard – explain why agriculture came to rely so heavily on chemical inputs, what that has meant for farmer and consumer health, and how a shift in farming practices can restore our internal and external ecosystems. Go to onecommune.com/vital to to watch the first 5 days of Zach Bush’s Commune course Vital Health for free. In this episode we cover:0:04:36 – The Ordinary Soil Book Excerpt0:09:41 – Conditions for American Farmers0:11:33 – The Impact of Modern Farming0:16:55 – Changes in Farming in the Past 50 Years0:22:37 – The 80's Obesity Movement0:25:41 – Herbicides and Mental Health0:31:40 – Glyphosate as a Functioning Antibiotic0:41:02 – A Return to Regenerative Farming0:54:06 – Corn, Soy, Cows, and Cars0:58:51 – The Farm Bill0:59:58 – Crop Insurance1:11:33 – Bringing Back Crop Rotation1:18:19 – Carbon in the Soil1:27:50 – Earthworms1:40:21 – StorytellingThis podcast is supported by: BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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/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 InsideTracker 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
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Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 31min

497. The Hidden Epidemic: Insulin Resistance, Fertility, and Chronic Disease with Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Insulin resistance is remarkably ubiquitous, impacting nearly a billion people around the world. In this episode, metabolic research scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman clarifies the relationship between insulin and chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, dementia and diabetes as well as its impact on infertility, PCOS, and erectile dysfunction. He also discusses the pros and cons of popular drug interventions like Ozempic and Metformin. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:47 – The Role of Insulin0:07:12 – Primary Causes of Insulin Resistance0:24:37 – Infertility0:34:49 – Early Puberty0:40:43 – Alzheimer's Disease0:49:13 – Ketogenic Diet0:56:36 – Contributors to Insulin Resistance1:05:09 – How to Improve Insulin Resistance1:07:55 – Temperature Therapies1:14:45 – Exercise1:20:55 – Drug Interventions1:34:16 – OzempicThis podcast is supported by:BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate whenand how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy. 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/COMMUNE 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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune 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
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Oct 3, 2023 • 28min

496. Ask Dr. G: Infertility, Heart Attacks, and the PCOS Puzzle

Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvard-educated physician, discusses PCOS, a leading cause of infertility. She explains the origins and available treatments for PCOS. Topics covered include diagnosis, the role of testosterone, and four lifestyle changes. The podcast also introduces InsideTracker, a personalized health plan, and explores the connection between low testosterone and high estrogen levels in PCOS.
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Sep 30, 2023 • 43min

495. Steelmanning All Sides of the Russell Brand Allegations

Sexual assault, the erosion of trust in institutions, mob mentality, the ad-driven media model — the Russell Brand scandal touches on so many salient societal issues. Can we have a thoughtful discussion around this polarizing situation? Is it possible to walk the middle path?As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to the documentary: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8o4deh
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Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 13min

494. Supplement Facts vs. Fiction with Dr. Mary Pardee

We spend more than 100 billion dollars every year on supplements, but do we know if they are even benefiting our health? In this episode, Dr. Mary Pardee digs into the science on top supplements, so you can know which to pick, and which to skip. Empower yourself with the information you need to cut through the noise and streamline your supplements according to your health goals.Go to onecommune.com/supplements to learn more from Dr. Mary’s Commune course The Truth About Supplements.This podcast is supported by:BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professionalservice you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate whenand how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy. LMNTLMNT 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 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/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
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 58min

493. 60 Pounds Lighter, Maybe a Bit Wiser with Jeff and Schuyler

Jeff and Schuyler have a candid conversation about Jeff’s health journey from pre-diabetic (without even knowing it!) to metabolically fit. Jeff experienced the brain fog, fatigue, and excess weight common to metabolic dysfunction, but with techniques he learned from guests on this podcast, he was able to turn his health around.In this episode we cover:0:03:56 – Schuyler's Perspective0:08:26 – Jeff's Journey0:11:26 – Jeff's Symptoms0:19:26 – Stored Fat and Metabolism0:22:13 – Visceral Fat0:29:19 – Insulin Resistance0:40:52 – Chronic Stress0:51:34 – Fiber0:53:18 – Calories0:57:36 – Strength Training0:59:46 – Metabolism Myths1:12:52 – Ketones1:18:51 – Intermittent Fasting1:25:42 – Cold Water Therapy1:29:56 – Metabolic Health1:39:08 – Five Protocols1:50:44 – Objective and Subjective Measures1:51:52 – OzempicLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial
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Sep 22, 2023 • 47min

492. Restorative Justice

Our culture typically defines justice through the lens of crime and punishment. Violate the law and you will be punished. But how does justice address the victim? Are they to be healed through revenge? Today, you will hear the courageous story of Marlee Liss, who sought an alternative path for justice after being sexually assaulted — a path of compassion and transformation. This episode originally aired on December 17, 2019. This podcast is supported by:InsideTracker 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
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Sep 21, 2023 • 36min

491. Why Forgive? with Dr. Robert Enright and Ashley Spence

Is forgiveness a gift you give... yourself? Dr. Robert Enright, founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, shares facts that will shift your perspective, and hear one incredible woman tell her true story of forgiving the unforgivable. This episode originally aired on August 14, 2018. This podcast is supported by: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/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/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 BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg
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Sep 19, 2023 • 18min

490. Russell Brand, Sexual Abuse, and Restorative Justice

Jeff responds to the accusations against Russell Brand with questions such as: How do we balance the court of public opinion with due process? How can we address the harm caused versus purely punishing the accused? Is there a middle path that neither rushes to judgment nor exoneration?

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