Commune with Jeff Krasno

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Schools teach us WHAT to learn, but not HOW to learn. So how do you upgrade your ability to learn — at any age? In this episode, world-renowned memory and brain coach Jim Kwik shares how to optimize learning, why you need a “to learn” list, and how to increase your attention span.This episode covers:Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Nine of the top ten killers are related to metabolism, so if you're carrying around extra pounds, your grievance isn’t with the Speedo. In today’s episode we explore ways to burn inflammatory fat, thus eliminating diseases that result from a compromised metabolism.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.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

There always seems to be a gap between one’s current state and a future, imagined happiness. One way to eliminate that gap is by continually chasing things you want. But what if you simply desire what you already posess?This lesson is excerpted from Jeff's full-length Commune course, Stoic Meditations. Access the full program with a 14-day trail of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/trial.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

What are the proper metrics of success for a society, and what happens when those metrics don’t align with our capitalist system bound by short-term profits? In this episode, spiritual teacher and former Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discusses the urgent need for transformational leaders who can heal a democracy that is dangerously close to the precipice.In this episode we cover:0:05:34 – Transformational Leadership0:06:08 – Death of Mahsa Amini0:07:43 – Morality Police0:08:33 – Islamic Fundamentalists0:10:52 – Iranian Revolution0:11:58 – Elijah McClain0:12:58 – Black Lives Matter Protests0:13:31 – Protests in Iran0:14:25 – Persian Culture0:16:13 – Contraction of Democracy0:17:06 – Primacy of Property Rights0:18:18 – Tyranny of the Minority0:19:26 – Gerrymandering0:20:20 – Citizens United0:21:19 – Corporate Power0:27:18 – Nonviolence0:28:56 – Presidential Candidacy0:32:04 – Neoliberalism0:34:08 – Corruption0:42:01 – Democracy0:49:58 – NAFTA0:52:05 – Marianne's Political Story0:55:21 – Metrics of Societal Success1:06:54 – Nonviolent Revolution1:14:32 – Internal Purification1:21:16 – CompassionLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

Retelling old stories can hold us back from healing. So the healing inquiry is: Are you willing to give over one painful experience—and the suffering that came with it—to your heart for healing?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 Commusings is an excerpt from Danielle LaPorte's new book, How to Be Loving.

In today's meditation, esteemed guide Biet Simkin shares a powerful meditation for coming into contact with the real you and falling in love with your body, today.This lesson is excerpted from Biet’s full-length Commune meditation course, Guided by Biet: Breathwork and Meditation. You can try this course free for 5 days by going to onecommune.com/sky.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

In this episode, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. discusses how to objectively measure your health as well as what techniques can optimize your performance around these metrics. He also shares how to create more predictable patterns of energy in your life, so you can be more efficient and effective when you really need to be.In this episode we cover:0:06:06 – Objective and Subjective Measures0:07:47 – Sleep Tracking0:09:24 – Temperature Minimum0:14:01 – Exercise0:14:57 – Optimal Focus and Energy0:17:23 – Shifting Your Circadian Clock0:19:23 – Blue Light0:32:29 – Trouble Sleeping0:34:04 – Three Most Important Health Practices0:37:11 – Continuous Glucose Monitor0:40:25 – Sleep Deprivation0:41:12 – Measuring Biomarkers0:41:59 – Apo B0:42:46 – Self-Measuring Cognitive Function0:46:40 – Neuroplasticity0:49:10 – Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System0:52:12 – Carbon Dioxide Tolerance Test0:58:46 – Non-Sleep Deep Rest0:59:39 – Grip Strength1:04:07 – Core Daily Practices1:07:28 – Taking Responsibility For Our HealthLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is suported by InsideTracker and BetterHelp.Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune.COMMUNE listeners get 20% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Did you know traditional Hawaiian cultures managed entire volcanic mountainsides from summit to ocean for sustainable food production? Or that “slash and burn” was once a regenerative form of agriculture in the tropics and subtropics?Today's Commune course excerpt shares how humans have been observing, problem-solving, and ethically engaging with their landscapes for millennia.Check out the full Principles of Permaculture course by going to onecommune.com/trial and signing up for a free 14-day trial of Commune Membership.

In today's meditation, renowned Buddhist meditation teacher Jack Kornfield shares from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, a powerful guide for moving through the process of death and rebirth and awakening to your true nature.This lesson is excerpted from Jack’s full-length Commune meditation course, Mind Like Sky. You can try this course free for 5 days by going to onecommune.com/sky.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.