We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Aharon Dardik, a Columbia student and activist. After moving as a child from Oakland, California, to a settlement in the West Bank, Aharon witnessed Israeli occupation and militarism firsthand. Aharon conscientiously objected to service in the Israeli Air Force and, following a four-month process of imprisonment, was legally recognized as a pacifist and discharged from...

We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Mohsen Mahdawi, a passionate activist and bridge-builder at Columbia University, currently in his senior year. Mohsen underscores empathy as the foundation of his work for justice as a path to peace, especially in understanding others’ perspectives, including Israelis and Jews, without compromising on the Palestinian Thawabit (fundamentals) despite the challenging...

At the end of August, Jeff hosted a summit at Commune Topanga called the Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine. This week-long mini-conference gathered Palestinian and Israeli/Jewish campus leaders from Columbia University, Brown University, and UCLA as well as a number of Middle East historians and professional mediators. The goal was to engage in deep listening, to learn each other’s narratives, and to stand in each other’s shoes. And then, from this place of empathy and mutual...

Did you know the heart contains 40,000 neurons and sends more messages to the brain than vice versa? In this episode, author Kimberly connects modern research around heart-brain coherence with ancient wisdom from the Vedas, among other spiritual traditions. Together, she and Jeff discuss how emotional awareness and heart coherence can create more meaningful human connections and heightened intuition. Kim’s new book, The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts, is available here:...

Did you know there are four people in every relationship? Who you are. Who they are. Who you think they are. Who they think you are. This excerpt from Dr. Gabor and Daniel Maté’s online workshop, Starting Fresh, is focused on helping parents and adult children transform stuck dynamics — but their wisdom applies to all relationships. Watch an additional 90-minute preview of this course at onecommune.com/startfresh or get both of Gabor’s Commune courses – Starting Fresh and A Return to...

Dr. Zach Bush doesn't keep his ideas in a neat ideological box. Instead, paints a sweeping picture of our interconnected world — one in which topics such as regenerative farming, bio-engineering, government policy, and the human microbiome are all intimately linked. And while he candidly points out missteps at many levels, he also offers a hopeful vision for humanity. This episode originally aired on July 29, 2021 Watch all of Zach’s Commune courses – Vital Health, The Superpowers of Your...

From meditating monks to Navy SEALs, cold water exposure is used in many formats and communities to build mental resilience while boasting impressive physical benefits. Similarly, heat therapies have been utilized around the world for millennia, including saunas in Finland, onsens in Japan, and sweat lodges in Native American culture. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how these therapies can boost mood, healing, and longevity — and how to try them at home. Get a free pass to...

We know our emotions greatly affect our overall well being, but we aren't always in touch with our heart's true desires. Enter Danielle LaPorte — a poet, speaker, author, and creator of The Desire Map. Tune in for some spiritual perspective on what it means to move and live from the heart. This episode originally aired on May 14, 2019 Watch Danielle’s three Commune courses, Free and Clear, Spoken Soul, and the Desire Map, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at...

According to Dr. Austin Perlmutter, many solutions we’ve been pitched for brain health are actually making things worse. But he shares good news, too: There’s so much we can do to change our brains for the better, from the content on our phones to the food on our plates. Because as Dr. Austin emphasizes, what we consume determines the quality of our thinking. This podcast is supported by: BiOptimizers Unlock your body's full potential with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers, Use code...

Jeff muses on what you never want your doctor to say... followed by a seredipitious meeting in a rose garden. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, 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 podcast is supported by: SEED: Get 25% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.with code 25COMMUNE. Head...

Why do more people suffer from mental illness now than ever before? In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and Jeff discuss the premise that disease in our society is actually a normal consequence of a toxic social system driven by short-term profits over long-term human health. This episode originally aired on September 8, 2022 Watch Gabor’s two Commune courses, Starting Fresh and A Return to Wholeness, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial. This...

In today’s episode, female longevity leader Kayla Barnes highlights how you can “hack your home” to support overall well-being. This includes what you can do, room by room, to reduce toxin exposure as well as which simple (and some not-so-simple) gadgets can make a difference in how you feel and how long you may live. This podcast is supported by: SEED Get 25% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.with code 25COMMUNE. Head to Seed.com/commune LMNT Get a free sample pack...

Tennis is about losing. It’s about moving on, staying present, and constantly believing in yourself. And these qualities can be applied to life. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, 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 podcast is supported by: SEED Get 25% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily...

Why is the topic of women’s health so taboo? What is the relationship between menopause and libido? In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, clinical sexologist and award-winning endocrinologist, gives medically accurate answers to the questions you've been meaning to ask. This episode originally aired on March 30, 2023 Watch Dr. Jolene Brighten’s Commune course, Balance Your Hormones, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is...

In today’s episode, communications expert Richard Greene administers his 2024 Election Civics Challenge on Jeff. The challenge is a quiz Richard developed to educate the American people on how our elections work and motivate involvement. So … will Jeff pass the test? Are YOU Registered to Vote? If not, go to bit.ly/RegisterFORSomething and pick one of the 12 “Sub-Elections of the 2024 Election” that you are most passionate about. Then click the link to register. Take the quiz yourself:...

In this excerpt from his course, The Superpowers of Your Gut, Dr. Zach Bush shares cutting-edge information on the science of the skin, from the power of your skin’s microbiome to the importance of the gut-skin axis. You’ll discover what you can do to protect yourself against harmful environmental toxins and ensure you glow, from the inside out. If you want more from this course, go to onecommune.com/superpowers to watch the first 5 video lessons for free. This podcast is supported...

Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for weight loss, metabolic flexibility, and blood sugar control — but what is the ideal “eating window” for you? In today’s episode, fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow debunks myths, offers best practices, and discusses how intermittent fasting can fit your schedule. This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune Sunlighten: Visit Sunlighten.com/commune and use code ‘Commune’ when you fill...

Our ancestor’s survival depended on being accepted into tribes, so modern day rejection can make us feel like we’re going to die. This biological survival mechanism can keep you small and stuck, blocking you from pursuing – and achieving – your dreams. In today’s lesson, you’ll receive five simple steps to deal with any criticism followed by a hypnotherapy meditation on being "bulletproof." Get a free pass to Marisa's Commune course, Hypnotherapy for Mental Health, at...

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers of all time, Brendon Burchard. In this conversation, Brendon shares a 4-part framework he uses to help coaching clients figure out what they REALLY want from life and then stay focused and moving toward those goals. Get free group coaching from Brendon’s team! Sign up at onecommune.com/coaching. Learn more about Brendon at brendon.com growthday.com This podcast is supported by:...

In today’s episode, Dr. G addresses the confusion around anti-nutrients like lectins, oxalates, and phytic acid, which some doctors and health influencers say block nutrient absorption from certain vegetables, seeds, and legumes. Sara’s answer: It doesn’t have to be that complicated. She also shares tips on how to mitigate the potential inflammatory effects of anti-nutrients via various preparation methods. For more from Dr. G., watch her free master class – Women, Food, & Hormones – at...

In this casual conversation in the library at Commune Topanga, pioneering doctor and researcher Bruce Lipton PhD talks with Jeff about genetics, human agency, the pharmaceutical industry, and navigating a chaotic world. Sign up to join Dr. Lipton's upcoming Commune course on Navigating These Times from Chaos to Coherence at onecommune.com/bruce. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE LMNT Get a free sample pack...

The single family home is so culturally accepted that we don’t see it as artificial, but up until recently, most people lived in villages. What did we lose when we left the village? And how can we get it back? This episode includes three Commusings in one — Ten Peas in a Pandemic Pod, It Takes a Village to Raise a Parent, and How to Grow an Agrivillage. Go to RootedNW.org to learn more about the cohousing village mentioned in these essays. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form...

Matteo is a meditation teacher, conscious breathing guide, and author of Breathe How You Want to Feel, which outlines specific breathing techniques for inducing specific subjective states of being. In this conversation, Matteo and Jeff discuss how to use the breath to optimize our ability to learn, exercise, sleep, and emotionally regulate. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE BiOptimizers Unlock your body's full...

Jeff muses on three primary understandings of the cosmos as presented by the philosopher Alan Watts: The Hindu conception of life as a drama, the West’s mechanical model, and the spontaneous and organic model of the East as informed by Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings...

From school desks to corporate cubicles, we sit a lot — and then we carve out a tiny portion of our day for “exercise.” In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss how that was certainly not how we evolved as humans and instead offer ideas for embedding movement throughout your day. Watch Jeff’s new Commune course, Good Stress, for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. This podcast is supported by: Eudēmonia Eudēmonia will take place in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 1-3. For more...