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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The Beautiful State with Preethaji
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutesWhat does it mean to live in "The Beautiful State?" Each of our individual lives are full of positives and negatives, of successes and failures, and of suffering. So how might we move past our suffering and enter a more beautiful state of being? Often people think we must overcome entirely our personal sufferings, but the beautiful state isn't about achieving the impossible. It is about creating and nurturing the kinds of lives we want for ourselves. Join our guest Preetha Ji as she helps us ...
50. The Beautiful State with Preethaji
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBWhat does it mean to live in "The Beautiful State?" Each of our individual lives are full of positives and negatives, of successes and failures, and of suffering. So how might we move past our suffering and enter a more beautiful state of being? Often people think we must overcome entirely our personal sufferings, but the beautiful state isn't about achieving the impossible. It is about creating and nurturing the kinds of lives we want for ourselves. Join our guest Preetha Ji as she helps us ...
What We've Learned
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutesIt's our pod-iversary! We've been doing the Commune Podcast one whole year now, and Jeff takes a look back on some of his favorite conversations. What have we learned this past year and how can we weave these lessons into our lives and relationships? We thank you for being such an important part of Commune and hope you're just as excited as we are for the year ahead! Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
49. What We've Learned
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBIt's our pod-iversary! We've been doing the Commune Podcast one whole year now, and Jeff takes a look back on some of his favorite conversations. What have we learned this past year and how can we weave these lessons into our lives and relationships? We thank you for being such an important part of Commune and hope you're just as excited as we are for the year ahead! Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutesMarianne Williamson is a world-renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author (Return to Love). She’s also an activist and former congressional candidate. The thread in her career is one of spiritual transformation and political activism, but when Marianne began speaking and writing on those topics, a professional path wasn't really visible. In this episode, we hear about how Marianne carved her own career path, and talk about what happens when we look at the history of American politics t...
48. Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBMarianne Williamson is a world-renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author (Return to Love). She’s also an activist and former congressional candidate. The thread in her career is one of spiritual transformation and political activism, but when Marianne began speaking and writing on those topics, a professional path wasn't really visible. In this episode, we hear about how Marianne carved her own career path, and talk about what happens when we look at the history of American politics t...
Birth Wisdom from an OB-GYN with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutesWhat does childbirth look like from the doctor’s perspective? And how can women better work with their doctors – and the medical system as a whole – to improve the labor and delivery experience? This week Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz shares insights, stories, and hospital hacks with Schuyler Grant, host of Commune's 21-day program Empowered Birth. If you are pregnant (or thinking about it), head on over to onecommune.com/birth to take the program completely free from August 12-September 1. Learn ...
47. Birth Wisdom from an OB-GYN with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBWhat does childbirth look like from the doctor’s perspective? And how can women better work with their doctors – and the medical system as a whole – to improve the labor and delivery experience? This week Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz shares insights, stories, and hospital hacks with Schuyler Grant, host of Commune's 21-day program Empowered Birth. If you are pregnant (or thinking about it), head on over to onecommune.com/birth to take the program completely free from August 12-September 1. Learn ...
46. Birth Wisdom from a Midwife with Elizabeth Bachner
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBWhy does our birth culture treat low-risk women like high-risk patients? And how does that imact birth outcomes? Schuyler Grant, host of Commune's 21-day program, Empowered Birth, talks with midwife Elizabeth Bachner on how to navigate the pressures of the modern medical system and make even a hospital birth more homey. To learn more about the Empowered Birth course and to take the program completely free from August 12-September 1, go to onecommune.com/birth. Learn more about Commune courses...
Birth Wisdom from a Midwife with Elizabeth Bachner
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutesWhy does our birth culture treat low-risk women like high-risk patients? And how does that imact birth outcomes? Schuyler Grant, host of Commune's 21-day program, Empowered Birth, talks with midwife Elizabeth Bachner on how to navigate the pressures of the modern medical system and make even a hospital birth more homey. To learn more about the Empowered Birth course and to take the program completely free from August 12-September 1, go to onecommune.com/birth. Learn more about Commune courses...
Birth Stories: Rewriting the Narrative
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes"Think for a moment about the stories you tell yourself about childbirth… None of us remember our own births, and many of us don’t even know our mother’s (or father’s) story of how we were born. And the births we hear about are usually the dramatic or traumatic, because a smooth, easy birth doesn’t make much of a story. What’s more, the way babies are born in movies and on TV certainly doesn’t help paint a picture of diversity and nuance in labor… you don’t see many women in a birth tub ...
45. Birth Stories: Rewriting the Narrative
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB"Think for a moment about the stories you tell yourself about childbirth… None of us remember our own births, and many of us don’t even know our mother’s (or father’s) story of how we were born. And the births we hear about are usually the dramatic or traumatic, because a smooth, easy birth doesn’t make much of a story. What’s more, the way babies are born in movies and on TV certainly doesn’t help paint a picture of diversity and nuance in labor… you don’t see many women in a birth tub or cr...
Perfectly Imperfect with Kimberly Snyder
July 17, 2019 17:56 - 39 minutesWhat does it mean to live a “perfectly imperfect” life? To quote the Tao, “all can see beauty as beauty, only because there is ugliness.” Life is not an "either-or" condition, but a series of "ands." We are beautiful AND may need lose a few pounds. We feel like we are struggling AND we are also exactly where we are supposed to be in our journey. Author and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder is here to help you better understand, through mindset, diet, and self-care rituals, how to create harmony in...
44. Perfectly Imperfect with Kimberly Snyder
July 17, 2019 17:56 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBWhat does it mean to live a “perfectly imperfect” life? To quote the Tao, “all can see beauty as beauty, only because there is ugliness.” Life is not an "either-or" condition, but a series of "ands." We are beautiful AND may need lose a few pounds. We feel like we are struggling AND we are also exactly where we are supposed to be in our journey. Author and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder is here to help you better understand, through mindset, diet, and self-care rituals, how to create harmony in...
Clean Beauty with Joy Reese and Luke Geddie
July 09, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutesDo you really know what’s in your beauty products? You might be putting toxic chemicals on your skin and in your body, and not even know it. Luckily, Joy Reese and Luke Geddie, mother and son founders of Skinny & Co. are on a journey to help heal the beauty industry by creating and providing safe, clean beauty products that are not just edible and good for your skin, but are also good for the planet. To learn more on Skinny & Co., you can visit their website. Learn more about Commune courses ...
43. Clean Beauty with Joy Reese and Luke Geddie
July 09, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBDo you really know what’s in your beauty products? You might be putting toxic chemicals on your skin and in your body, and not even know it. Luckily, Joy Reese and Luke Geddie, mother and son founders of Skinny & Co. are on a journey to help heal the beauty industry by creating and providing safe, clean beauty products that are not just edible and good for your skin, but are also good for the planet. To learn more on Skinny & Co., you can visit their website. Learn more about Commune courses ...
42. The Soul of America
July 02, 2019 16:49 - 16 minutes - 13 MBOn the one hand, the U.S. Constitution separates church and state, but on the other, our inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is "endowed by the Creator." In this episode, Jeff muses on the spirituality of the founding fathers and how our politics has frequently strayed away from those values. What would a modern political platform look like if we built it on the basis of universal spiritual principles?
The Soul of America
July 02, 2019 16:49 - 17 minutesOn the one hand, the U.S. Constitution separates church and state, but on the other, our inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is "endowed by the Creator." In this episode, Jeff muses on the spirituality of the founding fathers and how our politics has frequently strayed away from those values. What would a modern political platform look like if we built it on the basis of universal spiritual principles?
Urban Zen with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutesRodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, co-founders of Urban Zen, discuss the importance of contemplative care and how it can help fix a broken healthcare system. When focus is put on healing the patient as a human being and not just simply healing a disease, we can truly get to the core of what ails us. Through the bonds they have with one another and with those around them, they are sharing their own individual bliss with the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
41. Urban Zen with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBRodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, co-founders of Urban Zen, discuss the importance of contemplative care and how it can help fix a broken healthcare system. When focus is put on healing the patient as a human being and not just simply healing a disease, we can truly get to the core of what ails us. Through the bonds they have with one another and with those around them, they are sharing their own individual bliss with the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Kids Don't Listen, They Imitate
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutesJeff and his Dad, Richard Krasno, explore the complexities and joys that define what it means to be a father. Through many of life’s, and relationships ups and downs, these things can greatly affect the role a father plays in his children’s lives. But through love, many of those unexpected challenges can be turned into positives. And that can make for a very unique, and meaningful, relationship. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
40. Kids Don't Listen, They Imitate
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBJeff and his Dad, Richard Krasno, explore the complexities and joys that define what it means to be a father. Through many of life’s, and relationships ups and downs, these things can greatly affect the role a father plays in his children’s lives. But through love, many of those unexpected challenges can be turned into positives. And that can make for a very unique, and meaningful, relationship. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
39. Sleep Better with Dr. Michael Breus
May 28, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBSleep affects every system of the body — everything we do, we do better with a good night of sleep. Enter Dr. Michael J. Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor! With a specialty in Sleep Disorders, he is one of only 168 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Listen in to learn about chronotypes, supplements, and simple hacks to improve the quality of your rest. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Heart As Your Power Source with Danielle LaPorte
May 14, 2019 09:30 - 36 minutesWe know our emotions greatly effect our overall wellbeing, 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, a project that's core teaching is about identifying our most preferred states of being. Tune in for this intimate conversation about Danielle's personal journey, and get some spiritual perspective on what it means to move and live from the heart. Learn more about Commune courses and events at one...
38. The Heart As Your Power Source with Danielle LaPorte
May 14, 2019 09:30 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBWe know our emotions greatly effect our overall wellbeing, 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, a project that's core teaching is about identifying our most preferred states of being. Tune in for this intimate conversation about Danielle's personal journey, and get some spiritual perspective on what it means to move and live from the heart. Learn more about Commune courses and events at o...
37. On Mothering Daughters
May 07, 2019 23:27 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this special Mother's Day episode, guest host and "Commune muse" Schuyler Grant interviews her three daughters (ages 9, 11, and 14) on motherhood. Consider this your extra sassy insight into the Commune family. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
On Mothering Daughters
May 07, 2019 23:27 - 35 minutesIn this special Mother's Day episode, guest host and "Commune muse" Schuyler Grant interviews her three daughters (ages 9, 11, and 14) on motherhood. Consider this your extra sassy insight into the Commune family. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
36. Beyond Recovery with Tommy Rosen
April 30, 2019 17:05 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe drug and opioid epidemic in America is no secret, with addiction hitting close to home for so many of us. In today’s episode we talk with addiction recovery expert, Tommy Rosen about a more holistic approach to long-term recovery. Learn more about Tommy’s work at https://r20.com/ Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Beyond Recovery with Tommy Rosen
April 30, 2019 17:05 - 48 minutesThe drug and opioid epidemic in America is no secret, with addiction hitting close to home for so many of us. In today’s episode we talk with addiction recovery expert, Tommy Rosen about a more holistic approach to long-term recovery. Learn more about Tommy’s work at https://r20.com/ Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
35. Combating Stress with Brendon Burchard
April 23, 2019 15:15 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBLearning to manage stress and stop overwhelm might feel impossible, but with the right tools you can foster a dramatically healthier mindset improve your psychological and physical health. Brendon Burchard is a world-renowned high performance coach, and one of the most-watched, quoted and followed personal development trainers in history. In today's episode, we share a lecture on managing stress from his onecommune.com course: The Wellness Master Class. Get ready to take some notes, because i...
Combating Stress with Brendon Burchard
April 23, 2019 15:15 - 27 minutesLearning to manage stress and stop overwhelm might feel impossible, but with the right tools you can foster a dramatically healthier mindset improve your psychological and physical health. Brendon Burchard is a world-renowned high performance coach, and one of the most-watched, quoted and followed personal development trainers in history. In today's episode, we share a lecture on managing stress from his onecommune.com course: The Wellness Master Class. Get ready to take some notes, because i...
Into The Ice with Wim Hof
April 16, 2019 17:13 - 32 minutesGet ready for an ice bath! Cold exposure is not only good training for the mind, but also has incredible health benefits on a cellular level. Meet Wim Hof, aka The Ice Man, and hear about how his ability to withstand extreme temperatures caught the attention of scientists all over the world, who began to study his physiology and his methods. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
34. Into The Ice with Wim Hof
April 16, 2019 17:13 - 29 minutes - 41 MBGet ready for an ice bath! Cold exposure is not only good training for the mind, but also has incredible health benefits on a cellular level. Meet Wim Hof, aka The Ice Man, and hear about how his ability to withstand extreme temperatures caught the attention of scientists all over the world, who began to study his physiology and his methods. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
33. Deepak Chopra on The Science of Reality
April 09, 2019 09:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBHow does a deeper understanding of reality – from how a butterfly sees to the nature of the quantum vacuum – help us fulfill our dreams? Listen to this mind-bending lecture by the world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, Deepak Chopra. Sign up to take his Commune course, The Nature of Reality, at onecommune.com
Deepak Chopra on The Science of Reality
April 09, 2019 09:30 - 33 minutesHow does a deeper understanding of reality – from how a butterfly sees to the nature of the quantum vacuum – help us fulfill our dreams? Listen to this mind-bending lecture by the world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, Deepak Chopra. Sign up to take his Commune course, The Nature of Reality, at onecommune.com
Learn to Human Better with Lauren Handel Zander
April 02, 2019 14:40 - 34 minutesLauren Handel Zander has helped motivate thousands of people to drop their excuses, dream big, and live into those dreams. In today’s episode, Lauren talks about how loving, radical self-honesty might also be the secret to lifelong happiness. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
32. Learn to Human Better with Lauren Handel Zander
April 02, 2019 14:40 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBLauren Handel Zander has helped motivate thousands of people to drop their excuses, dream big, and live into those dreams. In today’s episode, Lauren talks about how loving, radical self-honesty might also be the secret to lifelong happiness. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
What is "Normal" Health? with Dr. Mark Hyman
March 26, 2019 13:50 - 23 minutesFunctional medicine specialist Dr. Mark Hyman is here to help us have more meaningful and productive conversations with our doctors. For today’s episode, we treat you to a sample of his Commune course “Hacking Your Healthcare,” which is all about asking for the right tests and understanding the results through the lens of optimal health. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
31. What is "Normal" Health? with Dr. Mark Hyman
March 26, 2019 13:50 - 20 minutes - 28 MBFunctional medicine specialist Dr. Mark Hyman is here to help us have more meaningful and productive conversations with our doctors. For today’s episode, we treat you to a sample of his Commune course “Hacking Your Healthcare,” which is all about asking for the right tests and understanding the results through the lens of optimal health. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
30. The Solution to Meditation Hesitation? with Emily Fletcher
March 19, 2019 09:30 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBMeet Emily Fletcher, meditation teacher and founder of the Ziva Technique. Even though so many of us feel like we SHOULD be meditating, we’re still not making time for it. With a simple shift in perspective, Emily and Jeff break down the barriers to entry for meditation. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com. Learn more about The Ziva Technique at www.zivameditation.com.
The Solution to Meditation Hesitation? with Emily Fletcher
March 19, 2019 09:30 - 34 minutesMeet Emily Fletcher, meditation teacher and founder of the Ziva Technique. Even though so many of us feel like we SHOULD be meditating, we’re still not making time for it. With a simple shift in perspective, Emily and Jeff break down the barriers to entry for meditation. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com. Learn more about The Ziva Technique at www.zivameditation.com.
Marianne Williamson on Spirituality Over Ambition
March 12, 2019 17:30 - 22 minutesRunning for President of the United States might seem like one of the most ambitious things a person could do, but Marianne Williamson sees it differently. While she lives a life of great achievement, she also lives a very spiritual life, not where she is making something happen, but where she is allowing everything to happen. In this episode Marianne teaches about how ambition gets in the way of spiritual transmission. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
29. Marianne Williamson on Spirituality Over Ambition
March 12, 2019 17:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBRunning for President of the United States might seem like one of the most ambitious things a person could do, but Marianne Williamson sees it differently. While she lives a life of great achievement, she also lives a very spiritual life, not where she is making something happen, but where she is allowing everything to happen. In this episode Marianne teaches about how ambition gets in the way of spiritual transmission. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
28. Redefining Leadership: Do the Work
March 04, 2019 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBWhen we use our internal journey as the basis for an active, positive, and innovative participation with others, we can lead with intention, find greater connection, and take actions that embody our love. Join Seane Corn, Suzanne Sterling, and Hala Khouri for a special peek into their Commune Course: Redefining Leadership. Learn more at www.OneCommune.com.
Redefining Leadership: Do the Work
March 04, 2019 10:30 - 26 minutesWhen we use our internal journey as the basis for an active, positive, and innovative participation with others, we can lead with intention, find greater connection, and take actions that embody our love. Join Seane Corn, Suzanne Sterling, and Hala Khouri for a special peek into their Commune Course: Redefining Leadership. Learn more at www.OneCommune.com.
27. The Superpower of Trauma with Hala Kouri
February 26, 2019 17:40 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWe have the power to resolve our traumas with mindful, embodied practices; break free from our past, find happiness in our present, and become better leaders. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Superpower of Trauma with Hala Kouri
February 26, 2019 17:40 - 32 minutesWe have the power to resolve our traumas with mindful, embodied practices; break free from our past, find happiness in our present, and become better leaders. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Leaders Within with Seane Corn
February 20, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutesThe world is in crisis and humankind is searching for its next class of leaders. How can we develop tools for leading with humility and love? Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
26. The Leaders Within with Seane Corn
February 20, 2019 02:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe world is in crisis and humankind is searching for its next class of leaders. How can we develop tools for leading with humility and love? Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Valentine's Day Special
February 12, 2019 18:40 - 25 minutesPart love-story and part practical advice, Commune co-founders Jeff Krasno and Schuyler Grant invite you into their world of shared businesses, three daughters, and 30 years of marriage. What does it take to keep a partnership healthy when the goal isn't work-life balance, but rather work-life integration?