Commune with Jeff Krasno

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330. Present Awareness Meditation: Noticing Sound in Stereo Sep 10, 2022

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We cruise through our day-to-day lives experiencing sound as one giant monophonic wave form – an aural smoothie of leaf blowers, motors, buzzing refrigerators. But when you stop moving around, get quiet and really listen, you will begin to notice the magnificent multi-layered symphony of sounds that cross your field of awareness. To access Commune's extensive library or meditations – along with yoga classes, breathwork, personal development workshops, and much more – visit 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.

329. Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté Sep 08, 2022

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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.
In this episode we cover:

The four psychological needs of healthy children
Why attachment and authenticity are so important
How your emotions and immune system are connected
The social and psychological roots of disease
Obstacles and pathways to healing

Watch the first hour of Dr. Maté's Commune course, A Return to Wholeness, at onecommune.com/whole.
Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

328. Commusings: Tennis, Anyone? Sep 06, 2022

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Today’s musing explores one of Jeff's lifelong passions: tennis. You may or may not share his enthusiasm for hitting fuzzy yellow balls. But, hopefully, you have a passion, an activity in which you immerse yourself, find flow, and time melts away. You become as writing or as painting. The following essay explores this phenomenon. 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 podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

327. Let’s Meditate Together Sep 03, 2022

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We hope this new weekly series can help you establish meditation as a regular habit. Jeff will be offering beginner-friendly meditations for the first few Saturdays, after which we will begin featuring guided practices from the many incredible teachers in Commune Membership. In this first episode, Jeff offers sets the stage for meditation, while future episodes will jump right into the practice. To access the full treasure trove of more than 2,000 video lessons we have recorded over the years, visit onecommune.com. 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.

326. Why Metabolic Dysfunction Kills with Dr. Sara Gottfried Sep 02, 2022

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In her 30s, Dr. Sara Gottfried’s metabolic function was closer to that of a woman in her 50s. After applying functional medicine principles to herself, within six weeks she had fixed the root cause of her discomfort, reversed her prediabetes, and lost more than 20 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Gottfried and Jeff deep dive into metabolism and why metabolic dysfunction is the upstream cause of 9 out of the top 10 killers in the U.S. today.
In this episode we cover:
0:06:25 Intro
0:10:07 Metabolism
0:10:48 Metabolic Dysfunction
0:11:56 Measuring Metabolic Health
0:13:24 Continuous Glucose Monitors
0:18:03 Insulin Resistance 0:21:32 Glucose
0:26:34 Symptoms of Improper Glucose Function
0:32:09 Alzheimer's Disease
0:35:55 Unwanted Pharmaceutical Side Effects
0:37:36 Hormones and Cholesterol
0:40:12 Tests to Gauge Metabolic Health
0:48:50 Ketogenic Diet
0:51:53 Microbiome
0:54:26 Testosterone Advantage
0:55:57 Carbs vs Net Carbs
0:57:44 Clean Keto
0:59:07 Saturated Fat
1:00:01 Bioindividuality
1:02:23 Ketosis
1:05:11 Metabolic Crisis in Women
1:05:41 Fasting
1:06:51 Cold Therapy and Hydrotherapy
1:08:02 Hormesis
1:08:45 Human Growth Hormone
1:12:46 Testosterone in Women
1:15:55 Eating Out
1:17:54 Leptin and Ghrelin
1:21:04 Biological Advantages in Women
1:24:14 Trauma
1:31:11 Gut-Brain Axis
Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

325. Commusings: Letting Go Aug 30, 2022

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Non-attachment is double-edged. If you hold your breath, you lose it, but if you let it go, it comes back. In this episode, Jeff muses on this aspect of non-attachment as his daughter prepares to move 6,000 miles away. 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 podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

324. I’m Living My Dream, So Why Do I Want to Kill Myself? with Jason Wrobel Aug 25, 2022

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Jason Wrobel considered ending his life while standing in his kitchen — but his kitchen would also save his life. After a comprehensive battery of medical tests, Jason discovered he had suboptimal neurotransmitter function, which led him to become an expert in the nutrition needed for optimal mental health. In this episode he and Jeff have an in-depth discussion on neurotransmitters and which foods, herbs, and supplements can improve cognitive function. Timestamps: 0:04:28 – Intro 0:11:15 – Jason’s Journey 0:19:53 – How Nutrition Affects Brain Function 0:27:38 – Neurotransmitters 0:34:31 – SSRI’s 0:38:41 – Serotonin 0:41:34 – Tryptophan 0:43:04 – Melatonin 0:47:10 – Sleep 0:50:35 – The Microbiome and Gut Health 0:53:49 – Inflammatory Foods 0:59:14 – Sugar Substitutes 1:00:41 – Continuous Glucose Monitors 1:06:44 – Fruit Sugars 1:10:26 – Growing Food 1:14:44 – Our Relationship to the Material 1:17:28 – Mindful Eating 1:21:10 – Fight or Flight 1:25:43 – Cortisol and Weight Gain 1:28:07 – Dopamine 1:29:57 – Ayurvedic Herbs 1:30:52 – Saffron 1:36:35 – Lion’s Mane 1:37:51 – BDNF or Brain Derived Neurotrophic 1:39:07 – Ancient Traditions to Heal Modern 1:42:38 – Plant Medicine 1:49:59 – Blue Zones 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

323. Shortcast: Healing Our Collective Addictions with Russell Brand Aug 23, 2022

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Why do we develop addictive behaviors? As an ex-drug and sex addict, comedian and spiritualist Russell Brand knows a lot about the drives behind addiction: It all comes down to a lack of connection. In this Shortcast, Russell shares the wisdom he gained through 14 years of recovery, including how a 12-step program can help you relive suffering, what addiction and meditation have in common, and why we need each other in order to heal. Shortcasts are 10- to 15-minute versions of longer Commune podcasts created in collaboration with Blinkist. The full-length version of this episode is available here: https://www.onecommune.com/blog/podcast-healing-collective-addictions-russell-brand This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

322. Commusings: Abortion Stories in Greyscale by Schuyler Grant Aug 20, 2022

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Stories about abortion are filed in the library of most families — legal, illegal, secret, tinged with relief or with regret. In this episode, Schuyler's mother shares the story of her two abortions, and Schuyler shares her experience of an appointment that came... and went. In a society that has made pro-choice or pro-life a black and white decision, this episode embraces the reality that abortion is non-binary – “not composed of or involving just two things.” In the greyscale, degrees of truth emerge, and maybe (just maybe) a middle path reveals itself. Commusings is where we take a moment to think deeply about spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.

321. Dying with Grace with Dr. Zach Bush, Marianne Williamson, and David Kessler Aug 18, 2022

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Everyone you know is going to die someday, including you — but as a culture we avoid this universal topic. This collection of lessons explores how we can prepare to die with dignity as well as how to support others as they navigate the transition. Each of the teachers featured in this master class has a full-length course on Commune. Go to onecommune.com/trial to join Commune Membership free for 14 days and access our entire library of more than 100 programs on personal growth, spirituality, health, yoga, meditation, and social impact. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

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