Commune with Jeff Krasno
1,053 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 516 ratingsThe Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives. Each week host Jeff Krasno speaks with teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, and storytellers on topics related to personal and societal well-being — from nutrition and integrative medicine to spirituality and personal growth to environmental regeneration and civic engagement. In addition to being a podcast, Commune is also an online course platform with more than 100 full-length video courses with top teachers such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Mark Hyman, Adriene Mishler, and many others.
Learn more at onecommune.com.
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Commusings: You Split. I Choose.
September 13, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today’s episode focuses on income inequality, distributive justice, and John Rawls’ “veil of ignorance.” To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
121. Ending Racism in One Generation with Justin Michael Williams
September 08, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 186 MBDuring this summer of reckoning on social justice, Justin Michael Willams took a step back from his social media and realized that in the flood of traumatizing news we were losing our ability to see a future bigger than our circumstances. So he wrote a long article titled Ending Racism: How to Change the World in One Generation. In this episode, he discusses that hopeful piece and reminds us to be ready for our solutions to actually work. You can read Justin’s article at EndingRacismTogether.com
Ending Racism in One Generation with Justin Michael Williams
September 08, 2020 23:16 - 1 hourDuring this summer of reckoning on social justice, Justin Michael Willams took a step back from his social media and realized that in the flood of traumatizing news we were losing our ability to see a future bigger than our circumstances. So he wrote a long article titled Ending Racism: How to Change the World in One Generation. In this episode, he discusses that hopeful piece and reminds us to be ready for our solutions to actually work. You can read Justin’s article at EndingRacismTogether...
Parenting in a Pandemic with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourSchool psychologist and conscious parenting author Dr. Rebecca Branstetter has some advice for you in today's podcast: You are not homeschooling your child. You are supporting your child with distance learning during a global pandemic. You are not working from home. You are working at your home during a global pandemic. This mindset shift (along with many others she offers in this interview) invites parents to focus on what's most important right now — connection with your kids.
120. Parenting in a Pandemic with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBSchool psychologist and conscious parenting author Dr. Rebecca Branstetter has some advice for you in today's podcast: You are not homeschooling your child. You are supporting your child with distance learning during a global pandemic. You are not working from home. You are working at your home during a global pandemic. This mindset shift (along with many others she offers in this interview) invites parents to focus on what's most important right now — connection with your kids.
119. Commusings: A Bridge to America’s Future
August 30, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discuss America’s demographic future and how VP candidate Kamala Harris is a bridge to an evolving multi-racial and secular nation. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Commusings: A Bridge to America’s Future
August 30, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discuss America’s demographic future and how VP candidate Kamala Harris is a bridge to an evolving multi-racial and secular nation. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Real Talk with #GIRLBOSS Sophia Amoruso
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutesIn her early 20’s Sophia Amoruso launched an eBay store selling vintage clothing. A few years later, Nasty Gal skyrocketed to $100 million in revenue and Sophia found herself (for better or worse) as an icon of female entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jeff and Sophia discuss the triumphs and travails of rising in the business world and how to avoid many of the pitfalls new business owners stumble into. To take Sophia’s new Commune course, Finding Business Clarity, for free, go to onecommune...
118. Real Talk with #GIRLBOSS Sophia Amoruso
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBIn her early 20’s Sophia Amoruso launched an eBay store selling vintage clothing. A few years later, Nasty Gal skyrocketed to $100 million in revenue and Sophia found herself (for better or worse) as an icon of female entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jeff and Sophia discuss the triumphs and travails of rising in the business world and how to avoid many of the pitfalls new business owners stumble into. To take Sophia’s new Commune course, Finding Business Clarity, for free, go to onecommune....
Commusings: From Straw To Steel
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discover a debate technique called Steelmanning which is not only useful for public discourse but also serves as a potent personal development tool. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
117. Commusings: From Straw To Steel
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discover a debate technique called Steelmanning which is not only useful for public discourse but also serves as a potent personal development tool. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Faith, Love and Resilience w/ Sharon Salzberg
August 18, 2020 16:55 - 1 hourSelf-compassion is a muscle that we have to flex, and Sharon Salzberg is probably the most experienced trainer for that excercise. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sharon on faith, distraction, resilience, joy, and community -- all in the face of great adversity. This podcast made possible by: Better Help
116. Faith, Love and Resilience with Sharon Salzberg
August 18, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 176 MBSelf-compassion is a muscle we have to remind ourselves to flex, and Sharon Salzberg is one of the most experienced trainers for that exercise. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sharon to discuss faith, resilience, joy, and community — all in the face of great adversity. Visit onecommune.com/join to watch Sharon’s online course, Compassionate Resilience, and try Commune Membership free for 14 days.
Faith, Love and Resilience with Sharon Salzberg
August 18, 2020 16:55 - 1 hourSelf-compassion is a muscle we have to remind ourselves to flex, and Sharon Salzberg is one of the most experienced trainers for that exercise. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sharon to discuss faith, resilience, joy, and community — all in the face of great adversity. Visit onecommune.com/join to watch Sharon’s online course, Compassionate Resilience, and try Commune Membership free for 14 days.
Commusing: The Other Epidemic
August 16, 2020 17:19 - 16 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discuss the over-consumption of sugar and its correlation to escalating rates of obesity, diabetes and COVID-19 fatalities. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Commusings: The Other Epidemic
August 16, 2020 17:19 - 18 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discuss the over-consumption of sugar and its correlation to escalating rates of obesity, diabetes and COVID-19 fatalities. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
115. Commusings: The Other Epidemic
August 16, 2020 17:19 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we discuss the over-consumption of sugar and its correlation to escalating rates of obesity, diabetes and COVID-19 fatalities. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
114. Till Sex Do Us Part w/Schuyler Grant, Dave & Erin Kennedy
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 232 MBThe word “love” spurs a sense of excitement and wonder, while “commitment” feels weighted by social pressure, monogamy, and laundry lists. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Jeff and Schuyler muse about their 25th wedding anniversary and visit their friends Dave and Erin Kennedy, a polyamorous couple whose views on love, commitment, and sex offer a radically different view of long-term partnership.
Till Sex Do Us Part w/Schuyler Grant, Dave & Erin Kennedy
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThe word “love” spurs a sense of excitement and wonder, while “commitment” feels weighted by social pressure, monogamy, and laundry lists. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Jeff and Schuyler muse about their 25th wedding anniversary and visit their friends Dave and Erin Kennedy, a polyamorous couple whose views on love, commitment, and sex offer a radically different view of long-term partnership.
'Til Sex Do Us Part w/Schuyler Grant, Dave & Erin Kennedy
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThe word “love” spurs a sense of excitement and wonder, while “commitment” feels weighted by social pressure, monogamy, and laundry lists. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Jeff and Schuyler muse about their 25th wedding anniversary and visit their friends Dave and Erin Kennedy, a polyamorous couple whose views on love, commitment, and sex offer a radically different view of long-term partnership. This show is made possible by: LinkedIn
113. Canary in a Coal Mine
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MBThe silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has become an unmistakable icon of racial justice. Because his image has been claimed by both conservative and progressive media, it’s easy to forget what he was asking for in the first place. In this episode, we dive into an account of Kaepernick’s protest, what motivated him to take a knee, and the alarm bell he was sounding.
Canary in a Coal Mine Pt. 1
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutesThe silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has become an unmistakable icon of racial justice. Because his image has been claimed by both conservative and progressive media, it’s easy to forget what he was asking for in the first place. In this episode, we dive into an account of Kaepernick’s protest, what motivated him to take a knee, and the alarm bell he was sounding.
Canary in a Coal Mine
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutesThe silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has become an unmistakable icon of racial justice. Because his image has been claimed by both conservative and progressive media, it’s easy to forget what he was asking for in the first place. In this episode, we dive into an account of Kaepernick’s protest, what motivated him to take a knee, and the alarm bell he was sounding.
From the Archive: The Nature of Reality with Deepak Chopra
August 04, 2020 19:39 - 35 minutesIs reality real? Deepak Chopra has dedicated his life to the scientific and spiritual exploration of what is. In this episode, Jeff and Deepak talk about how everything we consider real—from your next thought to the most distant star—is simply a modified form of yourself. When you understand that you are the universe, you begin to access the infinite possibilities within. Take a 6-day free trial of Deepak's Nature of Reality class here: onecommune.com/reality
112. From the Archive: The Nature of Reality with Deepak Chopra
August 04, 2020 19:39 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBIs reality real? Deepak Chopra has dedicated his life to the scientific and spiritual exploration of what is. In this episode, Jeff and Deepak talk about how everything we consider real—from your next thought to the most distant star—is simply a modified form of yourself. When you understand that you are the universe, you begin to access the infinite possibilities within. Take a 6-day free trial of Deepak's Nature of Reality class here: onecommune.com/reality
111. From the Archives: Why Forgive?
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBIs 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. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
From the Archives: Why Forgive?
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutesIs 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. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
REBROADCAST: Why Forgive?
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutesIs 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. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com. This podcast made possible by: Better Help Raycon
Commusings: Walking Among the Divine
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we compliment our episode with Kate Nelson, the plastic-free mermaid, to talk about our possessions and how we feel about them. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
110. Commusings: Walking Among the Divine
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 22.8 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we compliment our episode with Kate Nelson, the plastic-free mermaid, to talk about our possessions and how we feel about them. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Commusings: Altar-ing Reality
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we compliment our episode with Kate Nelson, the plastic-free mermaid, to talk about our possessions and how we feel about them. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page. This podcast made possible by: Molekule
109. How to be Plastic-Free with Kate Nelson
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76 MBWhile going to college in Santa Barbara, California - Kate Nelson looked around in the middle of a party at the sea of Red Solo cups half filled with beer and thought that there must be another option. After venturing out into the Great Pacific Trash Gyre, volunteering at Jean Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, and becoming non-reliant on disposable plastic for over 10 years now, Kate Nelson is a Plastic-Free Mermaid.
How to be Plastic-Free with Kate Nelson
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutesWhile going to college in Santa Barbara, California - Kate Nelson looked around in the middle of a party at the sea of Red Solo cups half filled with beer and thought that there must be another option. After venturing out into the Great Pacific Trash Gyre, volunteering at Jean Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, and becoming non-reliant on disposable plastic for over 10 years now, Kate Nelson is a Plastic-Free Mermaid.
108. Commusings: Navigating Post-Truth
July 18, 2020 20:07 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we trace the decay of trust in science and journalism and discuss how individual citizens can help maintain the cohesion of society. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Commusings: Navigating Post-Truth
July 18, 2020 20:07 - 18 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we trace the decay of trust in science and journalism and discuss how individual citizens can help maintain the cohesion of society. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
107. Truth and Conspiracy with Charles Eisenstein
July 14, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 183 MBOur society's war of narratives is preventing us from having thoughtful, meaningful conversations around a shared goal. How did we get here? And how can we hope to agree on conclusions if we also disagree on what counts as valid evidence?
Truth and Conspiracy with Charles Eisenstein
July 14, 2020 21:02 - 1 hourOur society's war of narratives is preventing us from having thoughtful, meaningful conversations around a shared goal. How did we get here? And how can we hope to agree on conclusions if we also disagree on what counts as valid evidence?
106. Commusings: Who Am I?
July 10, 2020 23:06 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, we get metaphysical, with one of the most basic questions of all... To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
The Poetry of Life with Jacqueline Suskin
July 07, 2020 23:58 - 55 minutesAs humans, we often struggle to express our emotional realm, which can feel confusing, shadowy, and private. But words are vessels for emotions, and poetry can help us understand why we feel the way we feel — something science struggles to explain. In this episode, poet Jacqueline Suskin discusses the relevance and power of poetry for this moment in time, and how writing teaches us to find healing and hope in our lived experiences.
105. The Poetry of Life with Jacqueline Suskin
July 07, 2020 23:58 - 52 minutes - 119 MBAs humans, we often struggle to express our emotional realm, which can feel confusing, shadowy, and private. But words are vessels for emotions, and poetry can help us understand why we feel the way we feel — something science struggles to explain. In this episode, poet Jacqueline Suskin discusses the relevance and power of poetry for this moment in time, and how writing teaches us to find healing and hope in our lived experiences.
104. Commusings: Interdependence Day
July 05, 2020 02:08 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, he shares his thoughts on Independence Day in the United States and the relationship between independence and interdependence. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
Commusings: Interdependence Day
July 05, 2020 02:08 - 15 minutesEach week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today, he shares his thoughts on Independence Day in the United States and the relationship between independence and interdependence. To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
103. EVRYMAN with Ashanti Branch, Touré, and Sascha Lewis
July 01, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe have to change the paradigm of what it means to be a man in our society. For so long, the ideal man was someone who suppressed his emotions, never showing that side of him to the world. But what has internalizing these values led to? A loneliness epidemic, addiction, grief, and suffering. Today, we explore the archetypal characteristics of maleness, mass incarceration, how the BLM movement is different from past civil rights movements, and what one group is doing to bring men together to b...
EVRYMAN with Ashanti Branch, Touré, and Sascha Lewis
July 01, 2020 19:21 - 1 hourWe have to change the paradigm of what it means to be a man in our society. For so long, the ideal man was someone who suppressed his emotions, never showing that side of him to the world. But what has internalizing these values led to? A loneliness epidemic, addiction, grief, and suffering. Today, we explore the archetypal characteristics of maleness, mass incarceration, how the BLM movement is different from past civil rights movements, and what one group is doing to bring men together to b...
Pandemic of Love with Shelly Tygielski
June 25, 2020 18:40 - 46 minutesWhen COVID-19 swept through her community, Shelly Tygielski had a simple idea: Connect people who can give directly with those in need. Within days her Pandemic of Love went viral, resulting in more than 187,000 matches and over $25.1 million in direct transactions. And as she reveals, these one-to-one acts of charity offer so much more than financial support — they re-instill our faith in each other.
102. Pandemic of Love with Shelly Tygielski
June 25, 2020 18:40 - 42 minutes - 98 MBWhen COVID-19 swept through her community, Shelly Tygielski had a simple idea: Connect people who can give directly with those in need. Within days her Pandemic of Love went viral, resulting in more than 187,000 matches and over $25.1 million in direct transactions. And as she reveals, these one-to-one acts of charity offer so much more than financial support — they re-instill our faith in each other.
101. Commusings: Finding Fatherhood
June 21, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MBToday, in honor of Father’s Day, I share with you a piece entitled Finding Fatherhood. This episode is dedicated to my loving father.
Commusings: Finding Fatherhood
June 21, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutesToday, in honor of Father’s Day, I share with you a piece entitled Finding Fatherhood. This episode is dedicated to my loving father.
Dying with Dignity with Ann Grant
June 19, 2020 07:26 - 1 hourOur approach to dying is a reflection of how we think about so many other different parts of our life, which for many of us is based on fear. Though death is the only thing we are guaranteed in this life, the associated grief, loss, and loneliness are human emotions we often tend to avoid. At times, these thoughts cause us to have a fear of life, we stop living because we're so afraid of dying. In today's episode, Ann Grant shares her thoughts on death, reflecting on how the death of her moth...
100. Dying with Dignity with Ann Grant
June 19, 2020 07:26 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOur approach to dying is a reflection of how we think about so many other different parts of our life, which for many of us is based on fear. Though death is the only thing we are guaranteed in this life, the associated grief, loss, and loneliness are human emotions we often tend to avoid. At times, these thoughts cause us to have a fear of life, we stop living because we're so afraid of dying. In today's episode, Ann Grant shares her thoughts on death, reflecting on how the death of her moth...