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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Episodes
25. Valentine's Day Special
February 12, 2019 18:40 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBPart 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?
Open Your Breath, Open Your Life with Scott Schwenk
February 05, 2019 10:30 - 30 minutesHow can we access extraordinary states of consciousness without using mind-altering drugs? The answer is as simple as the air we breath. By altering our breath, we can reveal suppressed nonverbal memories and connect to the dynamic stillness behind our thinking minds. In today’s episode, breathwork teacher Scott Schwenk explains how this ancient practice can deeply transform our quality of life. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
24. Open Your Breath, Open Your Life with Scott Schwenk
February 05, 2019 10:30 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBHow can we access extraordinary states of consciousness without using mind-altering drugs? The answer is as simple as the air we breath. By altering our breath, we can reveal suppressed nonverbal memories and connect to the dynamic stillness behind our thinking minds. In today’s episode, breathwork teacher Scott Schwenk explains how this ancient practice can deeply transform our quality of life. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
23. Tapping into Healing with Jennifer Partridge
January 29, 2019 10:30 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBAfter years of struggling with anxiety attacks, drug abuse, and PTSD, Jennifer Partridge discovered tapping, which draws on modern psychology, Chinese medicine and neuroscience. She witnessed a change within herself and dedicates her life to helping others heal through tapping. Learn all about this powerful healing modality! Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Tapping into Healing with Jennifer Partridge
January 29, 2019 10:30 - 27 minutesAfter years of struggling with anxiety attacks, drug abuse, and PTSD, Jennifer Partridge discovered tapping, which draws on modern psychology, Chinese medicine and neuroscience. She witnessed a change within herself and dedicates her life to helping others heal through tapping. Learn all about this powerful healing modality! Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
22. The Brain Science of Better Choices with Moran Cerf
January 22, 2019 16:15 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat can we learn from modern neuroscience about achieving our highest potential? In this week’s episode, we go deep into the human psyche — literally. Meet Professor Moran Cerf, a neuroscientist and business professor who uses a truly groundbreaking process to observe the human brain directly from within. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Brain Science of Better Choices with Moran Cerf
January 22, 2019 16:15 - 24 minutesWhat can we learn from modern neuroscience about achieving our highest potential? In this week’s episode, we go deep into the human psyche — literally. Meet Professor Moran Cerf, a neuroscientist and business professor who uses a truly groundbreaking process to observe the human brain directly from within. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
You're A Little Bit Racist with Evelyn Carter and Pastor Ron Buford
January 15, 2019 10:30 - 45 minutesIs everyone a little bit racist? Meet the founder of a 12-step program called Racists Anonymous, and examine the reality of your own implicit bias with UCLA research scientist and social psychologist Evelyn Carter. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
21. Achieving Your Highest Potential with Brendon Burchard
January 08, 2019 10:30 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBWe asked Brendon Burchard—a high performance expert, and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development coaches of our time—a very important question: How do highly successful people achieve so much without damaging their personal relationships or quality of life? After a near-death experience gave him a clarified sense of purpose, Brendon Burchard dedicated himself to helping people achieve their highest potential. In this episode Brendon shares how we can increase our p...
Achieving Your Highest Potential with Brendon Burchard
January 08, 2019 10:30 - 39 minutesWe asked Brendon Burchard—a high performance expert, and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development coaches of our time—a very important question: How do highly successful people achieve so much without damaging their personal relationships or quality of life? After a near-death experience gave him a clarified sense of purpose, Brendon Burchard dedicated himself to helping people achieve their highest potential. In this episode Brendon shares how we can increase our p...
20. Free Hugs with Ken Nwadike Jr.
January 01, 2019 10:30 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBKen Nwadike Jr. (aka “The Free Hugs Guy”) is known for his work in de-escalating violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. His life story is one of a determined, tender heart—reminding us that we can accomplish incredible things if we remain motivated by love. We talk with Ken about how he went from sharing a room with four siblings and his mother in a homeless shelter to inspiring millions of people around the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Free Hugs with Ken Nwadike Jr.
January 01, 2019 10:30 - 44 minutesKen Nwadike Jr. (aka “The Free Hugs Guy”) is known for his work in de-escalating violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. His life story is one of a determined, tender heart—reminding us that we can accomplish incredible things if we remain motivated by love. We talk with Ken about how he went from sharing a room with four siblings and his mother in a homeless shelter to inspiring millions of people around the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
19. Jesus Was An Activist with Pastor Ron Buford
December 25, 2018 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBWhat would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority. For this special Christmas episode, we take a look at Jesus Christ through the lens of activism… and there’s a lot to see. Listen to this soulful, biblical interview with Pastor Ron Buford, who is the founder of Racist Anonymous, and Pastor at the Congregational Church of Sunnyvale. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
How We Gather with Angie Thurston
December 18, 2018 10:30 - 29 minutesThe fastest growing religion in America, is no religion at all! Religious disassociation is a trend being led by Millennials - the most plugged-in, racially diverse, and (apparently) least religiously affiliated generation in American history. So if they aren’t showing up in churches, then where are they gathering? To answer these questions, we talk to Angie Thurston, the Director of Formation at the On Being Impact Lab about “How We Gather,” a groundbreaking report she co-authored profiling ...
18. How We Gather with Angie Thurston
December 18, 2018 10:30 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBThe fastest growing religion in America, is no religion at all! Religious disassociation is a trend being led by Millennials - the most plugged-in, racially diverse, and (apparently) least religiously affiliated generation in American history. So if they aren’t showing up in churches, then where are they gathering? To answer these questions, we talk to Angie Thurston, the Director of Formation at the On Being Impact Lab about “How We Gather,” a groundbreaking report she co-authored profiling ...
17. Our F'd Up Food System with Tim Ryan
December 11, 2018 19:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe American food system is broken. It’s literally killing us. Equally upsetting is learning how taxpayers (that’s you!) are funding this toxic feedback loop. In this episode, we talk with Congressman Tim Ryan about the inner workings of what went wrong while envisioning a healthier, more sustainable future. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Our F'd Up Food System with Tim Ryan
December 11, 2018 19:00 - 27 minutesThe American food system is broken. It’s literally killing us. Equally upsetting is learning how taxpayers (that’s you!) are funding this toxic feedback loop. In this episode, we talk with Congressman Tim Ryan about the inner workings of what went wrong while envisioning a healthier, more sustainable future. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Nature of Reality with Deepak Chopra
December 04, 2018 14:45 - 34 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. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Modern Elder with Chip Conley
November 27, 2018 15:10 - 33 minutesBy 2020 a quarter of all working people in the US will be 55 or older, but our youth-oriented culture leaves many of them feeling invisible, undervalued, and threatened by younger folks in the workplace. Chip Conley is an American hotelier, hospitality entrepreneur, author, and speaker, out to change all that. He’s ushering in a new way of thinking that embraces the value that age brings to one’s life, career and to the workplace. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
16. The Modern Elder with Chip Conley
November 27, 2018 15:10 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBBy 2020 a quarter of all working people in the US will be 55 or older, but our youth-oriented culture leaves many of them feeling invisible, undervalued, and threatened by younger folks in the workplace. Chip Conley is an American hotelier, hospitality entrepreneur, author, and speaker, out to change all that. He’s ushering in a new way of thinking that embraces the value that age brings to one’s life, career and to the workplace. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman
November 20, 2018 10:30 - 36 minutesAre you ready to take ownership of your own healthcare? Our current system is broken; we’re focused on treatments and pills rather than positive outcomes. Meanwhile, the rates for nearly every modern disease are increasing, even as the U.S. spends 20% of its GDP on medical care. Functional medicine seeks to change all that! Meet Dr. Mark Hyman, a Functional Medicine physician on the frontlines of a healthcare revolution. He’s an author, Founder and Director of the UltraWellness Center, and Di...
15. Hacking Your Healthcare with Dr. Mark Hyman
November 20, 2018 10:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBAre you ready to take ownership of your own healthcare? Our current system is broken; we’re focused on treatments and pills rather than positive outcomes. Meanwhile, the rates for nearly every modern disease are increasing, even as the U.S. spends 20% of its GDP on medical care. Functional medicine seeks to change all that! Meet Dr. Mark Hyman, a Functional Medicine physician on the frontlines of a healthcare revolution. He’s an author, Founder and Director of the UltraWellness Center, and Di...
On Soil with Ryland Engelhart
November 13, 2018 10:30 - 34 minutesYou might be standing right on top of the answer to global warming—yes, soil! Unsustainable agricultural practices have a massive effect on the health of our planet, with land degradation now undermining the well-being of 3.2 billion people. But all is not lost: Fixing our soil is something we can all support, ever day. Tune in for an educational, motivational conversation with Ryland Engelhart, vegan restaurant owner and co-founder of Kiss The Ground, a non-profit that advocates for the conn...
14. On Soil with Ryland Engelhart
November 13, 2018 10:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBYou might be standing right on top of the answer to global warming—yes, soil! Unsustainable agricultural practices have a massive effect on the health of our planet, with land degradation now undermining the well-being of 3.2 billion people. But all is not lost: Fixing our soil is something we can all support, ever day. Tune in for an educational, motivational conversation with Ryland Engelhart, vegan restaurant owner and co-founder of Kiss The Ground, a non-profit that advocates for the conn...
13. Healing a Warrior with Dan Nevins
November 06, 2018 20:50 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBDan Nevin’s life forever changed when he lost both his legs during combat in Iraq. Dan was forced to look inward, finding a path to healing and redefining his life’s purpose through mindfulness, meditation, and helping other wounded warriors. This episode offers a heavy dose of heart and perspective. Taped LIVE at Wanderlust Wellspring in Palm Springs, CA. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Healing a Warrior with Dan Nevins
November 06, 2018 20:50 - 38 minutesDan Nevin’s life forever changed when he lost both his legs during combat in Iraq. Dan was forced to look inward, finding a path to healing and redefining his life’s purpose through mindfulness, meditation, and helping other wounded warriors. This episode offers a heavy dose of heart and perspective. Taped LIVE at Wanderlust Wellspring in Palm Springs, CA. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Nomophobia with Jess Davis
October 30, 2018 20:00 - 40 minutesAre you addicted? Nomophobia is the fear of being without or unable to use your mobile phone, and it affects nearly 2/3rds of all adults. How does this behavior affect our personal relationships? Our mental health? In this episode we speak to Jess Davis, a formerly plugged-in digital strategist turned tech ethicist and mindfulness leader, and Dr. Brian Primack, a Clinician, Professor, and Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Learn more about Commune courses and event...
12. Nomophobia with Jess Davis
October 30, 2018 20:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBAre you addicted? Nomophobia is the fear of being without or unable to use your mobile phone, and it affects nearly 2/3rds of all adults. How does this behavior affect our personal relationships? Our mental health? In this episode we speak to Jess Davis, a formerly plugged-in digital strategist turned tech ethicist and mindfulness leader, and Dr. Brian Primack, a Clinician, Professor, and Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Learn more about Commune courses and even...
Politics and Spirituality (Part 2) with Julie Oliver and Kerri Kelly
October 24, 2018 18:15 - 39 minutesWhat is the relationship between politics and spirituality? How can we harness our drive for personal wellness into civic engagement? While the separation of church and state is one of our country's founding principles, spiritual faith has often been at the center of positive political change. In this episode, we continue the conversation we started with Marianne Williamson by talking to two women whose political activism grew out of their personal journeys: Congressional Candidate Julie Oliv...
11. Politics and Spirituality (Part 2) with Julie Oliver and Kerri Kelly
October 24, 2018 18:15 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBWhat is the relationship between politics and spirituality? How can we harness our drive for personal wellness into civic engagement? While the separation of church and state is one of our country's founding principles, spiritual faith has often been at the center of positive political change. In this episode, we continue the conversation we started with Marianne Williamson by talking to two women whose political activism grew out of their personal journeys: Congressional Candidate Julie Oliv...
Why We March with Emi Guereca
October 16, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutesDespite growing up in the United States illegally, Emiliana Guereca always believed she could achieve anything she wanted, but she never dreamed she would spark one of the most meaningful gatherings in U.S. history. The Women’s March on January 21st, 2017 was the largest single day protest in US history, with the turnout in Los Angeles—organized by Emi—estimated at a record-setting 750,000 protestors. Why are marches important for democracies? And what turns a march into a movement? Learn mor...
10. Why We March with Emi Guereca
October 16, 2018 09:30 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBDespite growing up in the United States illegally, Emiliana Guereca always believed she could achieve anything she wanted, but she never dreamed she would spark one of the most meaningful gatherings in U.S. history. The Women’s March on January 21st, 2017 was the largest single day protest in US history, with the turnout in Los Angeles—organized by Emi—estimated at a record-setting 750,000 protestors. Why are marches important for democracies? And what turns a march into a movement? Learn mor...
Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
October 09, 2018 19:10 - 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...
9. Politics and Spirituality with Marianne Williamson
October 09, 2018 19:10 - 22 minutes - 30.8 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...
8. Good Mood Food with Jason Wrobel
October 02, 2018 09:30 - 34 minutes - 48 MBHow does our food affect our brains? How can we eat so we feel good, consistently? Jason Wrobel is the bestselling author of the cookbook and lifestyle guide, Eaternity, and the first plant-based chef with a primetime TV series. However, after struggling with depression, Jason narrowed his focus to the nuanced effects of food on our biology and psychology. What he discovered changed everything. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Good Mood Food with Jason Wrobel
October 02, 2018 09:30 - 37 minutesHow does our food affect our brains? How can we eat so we feel good, consistently? Jason Wrobel is the bestselling author of the cookbook and lifestyle guide, Eaternity, and the first plant-based chef with a primetime TV series. However, after struggling with depression, Jason narrowed his focus to the nuanced effects of food on our biology and psychology. What he discovered changed everything. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Who Am I? with Keith Mitchell Jennifer K Bosson
September 25, 2018 09:30 - 45 minutesHow much control do we actually have over who we are? After a freak accident Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell lost his ability to play football, and his whole identity. Hear his amazing story, then explore what factors into the development of human identity, with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Bosson at the University of South Florida. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
7. Who Am I? with Keith Mitchell Jennifer K Bosson
September 25, 2018 09:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBHow much control do we actually have over who we are? After a freak accident Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell lost his ability to play football, and his whole identity. Hear his amazing story, then explore what factors into the development of human identity, with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Bosson at the University of South Florida. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
7. Who Am I? with Keith Mitchell Jennifer K Bosson
September 25, 2018 09:30 - 45 minutesHow much control do we actually have over who we are? After a freak accident Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell lost his ability to play football, and his whole identity. Hear his amazing story, then explore what factors into the development of human identity, with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Bosson at the University of South Florida. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
6. Why We Give with Father Frank Buckley, Rob Kaplan, and Jordan Grafman
September 18, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBWhy do we give, and what do we really get back when we do? Join us in exploring our reasons for giving with a music agent turned charity founder, and a Hollywood pastor taking a non-traditional approach to homelessness. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Why We Give with Father Frank Buckley, Rob Kaplan, and Jordan Grafman
September 18, 2018 09:30 - 34 minutesWhy do we give, and what do we really get back when we do? Join us in exploring our reasons for giving with a music agent turned charity founder, and a Hollywood pastor taking a non-traditional approach to homelessness. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
5. The Power of Community with Schuyler Grant
September 11, 2018 09:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBWhat does it take to build a community, and how can it help us in times of grief? Meet Kula, the little yoga studio that opened its doors in downtown Manhattan in the wake of 9/11. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
The Power of Community with Schuyler Grant
September 11, 2018 09:30 - 29 minutesWhat does it take to build a community, and how can it help us in times of grief? Meet Kula, the little yoga studio that opened its doors in downtown Manhattan in the wake of 9/11. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
4. Yoga for All with Adriene Mishler
September 04, 2018 09:30 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWhile many online communities become mired in snarky comments and hurtful trolling, Adriene Mishler has curated an exception. Best known for her YouTube channel, Yoga with Adriene, she has used digital platforms to foster deep belonging. Join a heartfelt conversation with Adriene about the conditions for a community to thrive, and why yoga is such a powerful tool for modern day connection—with both the self and others. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Yoga for All with Adriene Mishler
September 04, 2018 09:30 - 30 minutesWhile many online communities become mired in snarky comments and hurtful trolling, Adriene Mishler has curated an exception. Best known for her YouTube channel, Yoga with Adriene, she has used digital platforms to foster deep belonging. Join a heartfelt conversation with Adriene about the conditions for a community to thrive, and why yoga is such a powerful tool for modern day connection—with both the self and others. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
3. Save The Planet, Educate Girls with Paul Hawken and Katie Meyler
August 28, 2018 09:30 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBIs it too late to reverse global warming? Not according to scientist and NYT bestselling author Paul Hawken, and the hidden heroes working on some unexpected front lines. Listen and learn about the #1 option to reverse global warming. It might surprise you. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Save The Planet, Educate Girls with Paul Hawken and Katie Meyler
August 28, 2018 09:30 - 39 minutesIs it too late to reverse global warming? Not according to scientist and NYT bestselling author Paul Hawken, and the hidden heroes working on some unexpected front lines. Listen and learn about the #1 option to reverse global warming. It might surprise you. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
You're a Little Bit Racist with Evelyn Carter and Pastor Ron Buford
August 21, 2018 09:30 - 47 minutesIs everyone a little bit racist? Meet the founder of a 12-step program called Racists Anonymous, and examine the reality of your own implicit bias with UCLA research scientist and social psychologist Evelyn Carter. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
2. You're a Little Bit Racist with Evelyn Carter and Pastor Ron Buford
August 21, 2018 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBIs everyone a little bit racist? Meet the founder of a 12-step program called Racists Anonymous, and examine the reality of your own implicit bias with UCLA research scientist and social psychologist Evelyn Carter. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
Why Forgive? with Dr. Robert Enright and Ashley Spence
August 14, 2018 09:30 - 35 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.