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.

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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.

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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.

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Our culture typically defines justice through the lens of crime and punishment. Violate the law and you will be punished. But how does justice address the victim? Are they to be healed through revenge? Today, you will hear the courageous story of Marlee Liss, who sought an alternative path for justice after being sexually assaulted — a path of compassion and transformation. This episode originally aired on December 17, 2019.

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Is 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. This episode originally aired on August 14, 2018.

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Jeff responds to the accusations against Russell Brand with questions such as: How do we balance the court of public opinion with due process? How can we address the harm caused versus purely punishing the accused? Is there a middle path that neither rushes to judgment nor exoneration?

In today's episode, Jeff reads the late Terry Dobson’s essay The Aikido of Love which explores the "No Sword School" – a philosophical approach to martial arts, particularly those from Japan, of non-attachment and adaptability.

Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of 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

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We marvel at the tallest trees in an old-growth forest, but we don't tend to put old and growth in the same sentence when we talk about humans. But you can – and should – be both aging and growing at the same time. This conversation with Chip Conley explores the concept of a modern elder — someone who is as curious as they are wise. 

If you want to learn from Chip Conley on how to age and grow at the same time, check out his Commune program Thriving Through Midlife & Beyond. Go to onecommune.com/thriving to start this course for free.

In this episode we cover:
0:04:02 – Definition of a Modern Elder
0:07:02 – Wisdom
0:09:32 – Five Pieces of Wisdom
0:15:32 – Wisdom vs Knowledge
0:18:32 – Aging and Growing
0:20:32 – Turning Fear into Curiosity
0:27:32 – Mentorship
0:30:32 – Curiosity
0:39:02 – Midlife Chrysalis
0:47:32 – Tools to Revitalize Midlife
0:54:02 – Collective Effervescence
0:56:02 – Wellness
0:59:32 – Advice for People Entering Midlife

Welcome to the second episode of Ask Dr. G, a series where we get Dr. Sara Gottfried to answer questions from you, our Commune Community. Dr. G is a Harvard-educated physician, researcher, and educator.

In our second episode, Jeff asks Dr. G to demystify the menstrual cycle. They shed light on the hormonal communication between the brain and the ovaries, and as a bonus aside, Dr. G reveals what hormonal birth control does to the clitoris.

Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg

To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause

In this episode we cover:
0:03:47 – Demystifying the Menstrual Cycle
0:13:47 – Relationships Between Hormones
0:21:17 – Hormonal Birth Control
0:27:47 – Raising Testosterone Naturally
0:29:17 – Lab Testing
0:31:17 – Ovulation and Fertilization

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In today's episode, Commune co-founder Jake Laub reflects on his transformational experience with ketamine-assisted therapy.

If you enjoyed this Commusings essay inspired by Dr. Dave Rabin's Commune course, Rewire Your Brain, go to onecommune.com/rewire for a free 4-day pass.

Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of 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

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In this conversation, renowned spiritual teacher Reverend Michael B. Beckwith shares how you can turn negativity into purpose and grow in the face of frustration, betrayal, and grief. Learn to be present and discover how to live through anything, powerfully.

Visit onecommune.com/challenges to watch Rev. Beckwith’s Commune course Meditations for Life’s Challenges free for 5 days.


In this episode we cover:

0:07:01 – The Art of Non-Reaction
0:16:31 – Cultivating Space
0:23:31 – The Inner Critic
0:31:31 – Fear
0:39:01 – Optimism
0:42:31 – Anxiety
0:45:31 – Loneliness
0:57:01 – Staying Grounded
0:59:31 – Betrayal in Relationships
1:02:01 – Forgiveness
1:16:01 – Restorative Justice
1:19:31 – Grief
1:26:31 – Post-Traumatic Growth

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In this excerpt from his 10-day course, Dr. Pedram Shojai offers you mindfulness techniques to reshape your relationship with time and your to-do list. Learn how to do a time audit, discover where you are leaking time, and then reinvest that extra time to enjoy what matters most to you.

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

In this podcast we cover:
00:04:16 – About Dr. Pedram Shojai
00:07:00 – Time Audit
00:24:58 – Developing Micro-Habits

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In this episode, Dr. Terry Wahls, Doug Evans, and Dr. William Li challenge conventional medical norms around the profound potential of nutrition. Learn how nourishing foods can harmonize the symphony of your body, reverse chronic conditions, and transform the healthcare paradigm. Plus, discover how you can grow many potent superfoods right on your countertop.

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

In this episode we cover:
00:03:35 – Dr. Terry Wahls’ Story
00:10:22 – How Dr. Wahls’ Healed Herself With Food
00:35:17 – The Science of Food as Medicine
01:00:33 – The Nutritional Power of Sprouts

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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 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

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Jeff Krasno welcomes his dear friend Elena Brower, bestselling author and yoga teacher, for a poetic journey into love, self-awareness, and transformation. Discover the power of words as Elena reads selections from her latest book, “Softening Time.”

In this episode we cover:
0:03:27 – How are words useful?
0:13:10 – The Nature of Love
0:16:19 – Elena reads Poems From Her Book Softening Time
0:57:10 – Meditation

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In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Alan Watts – a visionary thinker and lecturer who played a pivotal role in introducing Eastern philosophy to the Western world. Alan’s son, Mark Watts discusses how Alan’s teachings resonated with the cultural climate of the 1950s and '60s and how he became an influential figure in the human potential movement and counterculture.

Check out Alan Watts’ new Commune course Paths of Liberation to explore key concepts of Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen. You can watch for free at onecommune.com/paths.

In this episode we cover:

0:04:02 – Mark's Bio
0:09:32 – Alan's Bio
0:31:32 – The Mysterious Circumstances of Alan's Passing
0:35:32 – Foreshadowing Trends and Tech
0:57:32 – Consciousness
1:00:32 – Laughter
1:08:02 – Alan's Archive

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Join us as we delve into the world of metabolic health – exploring the functions and dysfunctions of blood glucose. Our guests, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Robert Lustig share insights on insulin resistance, prediabetes, and the importance of diet and lifestyle. Discover the profound impact of excessive sugar consumption, how modern lifestyle practices clash with evolution, and get real food education that can lead you to lasting health. Explore the reasons we are in critical need of cultural and governmental policy shifts to promote real food and prioritize metabolic health for all.

In this episode we cover:
00:05:36 – Degraded Metabolic Health
00:07:37 – Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
00:11:01 – Snacking
00:11:21 – Longevity Switches
00:11:55 – Blood Sugar
00:16:36 – Inflammatory Molecules
00:20:49 – Metabolic Health
00:26:00 – Standard American Diet (SAD)
00:33:41 – Insulin Resistance
00:34:16 – Mitochondria
00:34:44 – Fructose
00:36:26 – Biohacking
00:37:07 – Test Your Fasting Insulin
00:42:00 – Glycation
00:44:18 – Inflammatory Cytokines
00:48:50 – Fat & Energy Storage
00:51:03 – Insulin
00:56:02 – A Cultural Shift
00:59:30 – Food Subsidies
01:01:49 – The Future of Food Prescription

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In this episode, Jeff Krasno explores the human relationship with light, highlighting its impact on our circadian rhythm and overall well-being. He explores the ancient health benefits of morning sunlight and the negative effects of modern light exposure, especially from screens. Learn twelve practical tips on balancing light exposure for improved health and vitality.

In this episode we cover:
0:00:25 – Hunter Gatherers
0:04:02 – Our Evolutionary Relationship With Light
0:11:11 – Impacts of Poor Sleep
0:14:59 – Nature of Light
0:18:39 – Blue Light & Circadian Rhythm
0:23:19 – How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm
0:29:37 – Infrared Light & Melatonin
0:36:03 – UVB

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Welcome to the first episode of Ask Dr. G, a new series where we get Dr. Sara Gottfried to answer questions from you, our Commune Community. Dr. G is a Harvard-educated physician, researcher, and educator.

In our first episode, Jeff asks Dr. G to explore the intricate web of factors contributing to the early onset of puberty in girls. They explore the impact of diet, lifestyle, and societal changes on puberty while unpacking scientific perspectives and personal experiences.

Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg

To learn even more from Dr. G, you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause

In this episode we cover:
0:03:04 – Why are girls getting their periods earlier?
0:08:34 – Should girls be getting periods at the age of 10?
0:12:34 – How do we get our kids to adopt healthier diets?
0:18:34 – How do you prevent breast cancer?

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It’s easy to keep adding items to your spiritual to-do list and feel like you are making progress, but as Danielle LaPorte points out: If liberation is a chore, then are you really on a path to being free?

Today’s lesson is an excerpt from Danielle’s extensive new Commune training, Spiritual Essentials. Visit onecommune.com/essentials to join the upcoming semester and get clear on what’s really spiritually serving you — and how to release the rest.

In this episode we cover:
00:00:00 – Who am I?
00:05:55 – How Do You Want to Feel?
00:06:19 – What Do You Want to Embody?
00:11:15 – Self Help Culture and The Business of Spirituality
00:24:25 – Your Path Is Your Path
00:38:39 – How Do We Nourish Our Devotion?

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In today’s episode, David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, reveals why experiencing pain and trauma can lead to an expanded capacity for joy, happiness, and love.

In this episode, we cover:
0:03:00 – Help for the Hurting Heart
0:04:06 – David's Story
0:06:42 – Elizabeth Kubler Ross
0:15:15 – Post-Traumatic Growth
0:16:37 – Comparison
0:20:55 – Community
0:23:49 – Storytelling
0:26:00 – Storytelling Exercise
0:42:46 – Grief vs Trauma
0:47:31 – Present-Moment Awareness
1:03:09 – Relationships
1:05:54 – Forgiveness
1:14:25 – Connection
1:17:11 – How to Grieve

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

Addiction exists on a spectrum that encompasses anything we crave or avoid. In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté uncovers the essence of trauma and explores one of its physiological manifestations – addiction. Russell Brand shares the 12-steps, explores Step One, and reveals how spiritual practices can lead to profound personal development. Break out of the addiction frequency and practice breathwork with Tommy Rosen.

In this episode we cover:
0:05:33 – What is Healing?
0:08:16 – Get Curious
0:12:14 – Addiction as a Social Problem
0:15:11 – A Trauma Informed Society
0:23:57 – The 12 Steps
0:30:24 – The Function of Spirituality
0:32:28 – Step One
0:52:00 – Step One Practice
0:57:11 – Breathwork Practice
1:00:00 – The Addiction Frequency

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Marianne Williamson is an author, activist, spiritual leader, and 2024 presidential candidate. In this episode, we talk about President Biden's unfortunate representation of the corporatist Democratic elite, contrasting it with the economic stress faced by millions of Americans. We analyze Biden's approach to climate change, scrutinizing decisions like the Willow Project approval, and we explore the Democrats' loss of the populist message. Discover why Marianne believes we need a new generation of leadership to address pressing issues honestly and directly, including healthcare inadequacy, societal challenges, and the complexities of gun violence. With a special guest – Phoebe Krasno – Jeff’s eldest daughter!

In this episode we cover:
0:03:52 – Where do you believe you can do better than Biden?
0:06:42 – How do Democrats win back the people?
0:08:24 – What is an appropriate defense budget?
0:16:17 – Where do you stand on abortion rights?
0:18:25 – What did we learn from Covid-19?
0:23:08 – How do we become healthier as a society?
0:32:52 – What does sane gun policy look like?
0:34:48 – How do we offer healthy communities to our young people?
0:37:22 – What are your concerns for the Democratic party?
0:40:20 – Why should people vote for you?
0:42:20 – How will you make young people a part of the conversation?
0:54:23 -- Where do you stand on Biden's approval of the Willow Project?

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

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Today's episode comes to you from Danielle LaPorte, author and member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. If you've been looking for divine inspiration that helps you stay grounded, lean in and listen to this series of excerpts from her new Commune course titled Spoken Soul.

To experience a spiritual symphony of 17 ancient, classic, and contemporary contemplations, go to onecommune.com/spokensoul to access the entire course for free.

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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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.

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Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and inflammation. Discover the role of gut health, environmental toxins, and social media in shaping our well-being, and learn practical strategies to support healing, improve vagal tone, and cultivate resilience.

In this episode we cover:
0:04:50 – The Gut + The Nervous System
0:07:20 – The Vagus Nerve
0:11:14 – Gut-Brain-Axis
0:13:20 – Hormones
0:17:44 – Mood
0:21:26 – Bacteria
0:24:07 – Intestinal Permeability
0:26:21 – Maintaining Good Gut Flora
0:35:51 – Antibiotics
0:37:19 – How to Upregulate Gut Function
0:41:44 – Psychology and Physiology
0:43:01 – Metaphysical Meals
0:46:02 – Shame
0:47:20 – Fight or Flight
0:51:18 – Shameflammation
0:55:23 – Loneliness
0:59:48 – Epigenetics
1:05:47 – Gut Feelings Protocol
1:15:35 – Recipes


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Big Bold Health
Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune
active ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.

Parsley Health
It’s time to get better and feel better. Go to parsleyhealth.com/commune to schedule a free membership consultation and learn more about how Parsley can help you heal.

Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet.

Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.

Social connection is essential for our well-being. Drawing on the contrast between our ancestral hunter-gatherer lifestyle and our current culture, in today’s episode we delve into the physiological and psychological impacts of social isolation. Learn the twelve elements of a healthy social fitness regimen as a means to combat the modern epidemic of loneliness.

In this episode we cover:
00:01:57 - The Lifestyle of the Hunter-Gatherer
00:03:56 - Human Bipedalism
00:05:29 - Evolving Bigger Brains
00:08:30 - Communal Living
00:09:27 - Survival of the Fittest
00:10:31 - Individualism
00:11:30 - The Loneliness Project
00:12:30 - Social Isolation
00:13:09 - Health Risks of Loneliness
00:14:39 - Sociogenomics
00:16:19 - Addiction
00:18:40 - How Social Media Exacerbates Loneliness
00:21:00 - Solitude vs Loneliness
00:21:35 - Happiness
00:24:22 - 12 Elements of a Social Fitness Regimen
00:32:42 - Introverts, Extroverts, and Ambiverts

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In this episode, Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses his groundbreaking work in understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease. He explains root causes and highlights the importance of addressing multiple factors in the development and progression of the disease – including lifestyle, genetics, and environmental exposures. Dr. Bredesen shares success stories from his clinical trials, demonstrating how personalized, holistic approaches can lead to sustained improvements in cognitive function and even reversal of symptoms. Learn about the significance of early detection and intervention, and why Dr. Bredesen believes we should all work to reduce the global burden of dementia. 

In this episode we cover:
0:06:13 – Leqembi
0:17:03 – APOE4
0:25:24 – Cresting Rates of Alzheimer's
0:28:19 – The Four Phases of Alzheimer's
0:36:43 – Lifestyle Factors
0:40:50 – Fructose
0:44:50 – Insulin Resistance
0:52:36 – Neurons
0:54:43 – Preventing Cognitive Decline
1:07:08 – KetoFLEX 12/3 Protocol

In this episode, renowned doctors Bruce Lipton, Gabor Mate, and Alejandro Junger reveal how our culture affects our physiology – specifically how trauma, toxicity, and stress create disease. Explore the influence of consciousness on gene expression, gain insights into healing trauma, and learn protocols for reversing disease.

In this episode we cover:
00:04:34 - The Biological Imperative
00:06:30 - Growth vs. Protection
00:07:21 - Fight or Flight Response
00:09:18 - Stress Hormones
00:09:50 - Conscious vs Subconscious Brain
00:12:00 - Disease and Genetics
00:14:07 - Consciousness and Genetics
00:16:00 - Epigenetics
00:20:50 - 1967 Stem Cell Study
00:23:00 - Blood Chemistry and Gene Expression
00:28:50 - The Process of Disease
00:31:10 - The Dichotomy Between Medical Science and Medical Practice
00:34:00 - Chronic Illness
00:37:00 - Recovery
00:39:59 - Compassionate Curiosity
00:43:46 - Meditation
00:48:12 - Sources of Toxicity in our Environment
00:51:00 - Reversing Disease


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Elisa Hallerman, PhD is an expert on addiction and sobriety – and the founder of the Recovery Management Agency – which provides comprehensive and personalized treatment for addiction, mental health, and trauma. In this episode, Dr. Hallerman uses neuroscience to offer insights into the complexities of addiction, including the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and emphasizes the need for compassion and support. Learn about the root cause of addiction, how symbolism and mythology help you heal, and how to transform your pain into purpose.


In this episode we cover:
0:03:50 – Life as an Addict
0:09:15 – Is Addiction a Choice
0:16:17 – COVID-19 and Addiction
0:21:39 – Eating Disorders
0:22:49 – Loneliness Epidemic
0:23:47 – Root Causes
0:27:08 – Trauma
0:34:16 – Adverse Childhood Experiences
0:38:21 – Soul-Work
0:42:14 – Success
0:50:29 – The Turning Point
0:54:53 – The Career Change
0:57:22 – The Acorn Theory
1:03:08 – Is Suffering Necessary?
1:06:55 – Finding Purpose
1:08:22 – Soulbriety Method
1:14:45 – RMA
1:20:07 – Being Emotionally Available with Boundaries

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Today's episode is an excerpt from spiritual leader and US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s Commune workshop titled Spiritual Makeover. In today's session, Marianne addresses numerous spiritual riddles and delivers a masterclass in “spiritual basics.”

You can sign up for 14 days of free all-access to Commune’s course library, including the full 4-part Spiritual Makeover Workshop, at onecommune.com/trial.

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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Big Bold Health Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune active ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.

Serena Poon is a certified nutritionist, celebrity chef, and Reiki Master who introduced her method of functional and spiritual nutrition to the world through Culinary Alchemy. In this episode we explore longevity, lifespan, health span, and the philosophical questions surrounding the potential for immortality. Learn how adversity mimetics like caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, exercise, hot/cold therapy, and breathing techniques activate ancient longevity pathways, and the significance of community and social connections.

In this episode we cover:
0:03:28 – Longevity
0:06:01 – Accessibility
0:10:59 – Biotech
0:13:13 – Health Education
0:15:39 – Brain Health
0:18:22 – The Philosophy of Death
0:25:20 – Epigenetics
0:29:29 – Adversity Mimetics
0:35:24 – AMPK Pathway
0:38:50 – Xenohormesis
0:49:18 – Social Fitness
0:52:46 – The Loneliness Project
1:04:03 – Psychological Health
1:09:08 – Fully Aligned Co.
1:17:32 – Supplements
1:22:14 – Adrenal Fatigue

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This podcast is supported by:

Big Bold Health
Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune
active ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.

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Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet.

The common usage of the adjective “stoic” – the unemotional endurance of hardship – belies the true nature of Stoicism, a brilliant philosophy of personal ethics founded in the 3rd century BC. Today's episode is an introductory exploration of core virtues from the Commune course Stoic Meditations with Jeff Krasno, which offers 10 contemplations to live a fulfilled life and minimize suffering.

To begin watching this course for free go to onecommune.com/stoic

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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BetterHelp
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service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

For over eight decades, Robert Waldinger, MD, directed the Harvard Study of Adult Development, taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to blood work—with the goal of discovering the secrets to a good life. In this episode, we explore common myths, including the age-old adage “money can’t buy happiness.” Learn what the three main categories of happiness are, the importance of good health and relationships, and practical ways to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.

In this episode we cover: 0:06:15 – Harvard Study of Adult Development
0:11:42 – Definition of Happiness
0:20:36 – An Unhappy Mind
0:23:52 – Zen Meditation
0:29:03 – Negative Memories
0:40:18 – Myths About Happiness
0:42:39 – Does Money Bring Happiness?
0:47:28 – Comparison
0:54:50 – Good Health and Happiness
0:55:40 – Number One Determinant for Happiness
1:00:51 – Relationships and Happiness
1:16:08 – Happiness Practices
1:17:45 – Repairing Broken Relationships
1:22:13 – Philanthropy and Happiness

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

Today's episode is from physician and thought leader Dr. Zach Bush. You can find this excerpt in his Commune program titled The Superpowers of Your Gut — an in-depth course that begins with your mouth, and organ by organ explores how we live in miraculous symbiosis with trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. In this session, Dr. Bush reveals that your skin is not just an epithelial covering to a body of meat, but rather an interface with light and your pathway to show those around you the beauty of the divine.

To take the full course, start a free 14-day Commune Membership trial at onecommune.com/trial.

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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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 newsletter at onecommune.com

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Dr. Dave Rabin is at the forefront of psychedelic healthcare. In this episode we unravel the misconceptions surrounding serotonin and its relationship to depression, highlighting studies that suggest psychedelic-assisted-therapy may provide long-term healing and possibly a cure for some mental illnesses. Learn why ketamine is found to increase neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the formation of new connections between neurons, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic potential.

In this episode we cover:
0:05:01 – Mental Disorders
0:12:39 – Is Mental Illness Genetic?
0:14:36 – Epigenetics
0:15:57 – Trauma
0:19:46 – Transgenerational Epigenetics
0:28:45 – Exposure Therapy
0:32:19 – Is Mental Illness a Biochemical Imbalance?
0:33:45 – Serotonin
0:49:00 – How Effective Are SSRIs?
0:53:49 – Psychedelic Medicine
0:57:34 – Neuro-Catalytic Agents
1:10:38 – Neuroplasticity
1:16:29 – Newness as Threat
1:24:41 – Meditation
1:30:21 – Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
2:04:38 – Methods of Ketamine Delivery
2:15:40 – Contraindicators
2:18:06 – Clinical Research
2:21:59 – Cost


To learn more, go to onecommune.com/rewire to sign up for free for the first 4 days of Dr. Dave Rabin’s new Commune course Rewire Your Brain.

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Big Bold Health
Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune
active ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.

Kyolic
Prevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request . Use promo code “Commune”.

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommunee and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommune

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Today's episode is an excerpt from author and international speaker Danielle LaPorte’s Commune program titled The Desire Map Course. In this session, Danielle discusses appreciation as a form of wellness, and how to get real about what’s not working in your life. Be sure to grab paper and something to write with to get the most out of today’s program.

To download the worksheets and begin watching this course for free go to onecommune.com/desire-map

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Women without children make significant contributions to future generations through acts of generosity, activism, and leadership. In this enlightening episode, thought-leader and author Ruby Warrington shines a spotlight on the need to empower women to make personal decisions about motherhood without shame and judgment. Discover why the “unsung sisterhood” of non-mothers are not misfits – but a vital part of our evolution and collective healing.

In this episode we cover:
0:06:16 – Second Adulthood
0:11:07 – Pro-Natalism
0:17:07 – Deciding Not to Have Children
0:25:07 – The Unsung Sisterhood
0:30:07 – Childless by Circumstance
0:36:07 – Declining Birth Rates
0:47:07 – Erosion of Community
0:54:07 – Lack of Institutional Support
1:01:17 – Childless by Climate Change
1:04:07 – Runaway Consumerism
1:12:07 – Generativity and Legacy
1:25:07 – Modern Elders
1:32:07 – Women Without Kids

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

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BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommune

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The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune

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Today's episode is an excerpt from yogi, poet, and spiritual leader Sadhguru’s Commune course titled Wisdom of the Mystic. In this session, Sadhguru uses his grace and good humor to discuss mortality, stress, the essence of being human, and the doorway to a blissful life.

For a free 5-day pass to this course offering in-depth sessions that address life’s most common questions in the pursuit of happiness, go to onecommune.com/sadhguru

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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Catherine Arnston is the founder of ENERGYbits plant-based tablets, who has a contagious passion for Algae. We explore how it was among the first lifeforms on Earth, paving the way for our existence, and is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. You’ll learn how adding algae to your diet can transform your health.

In this episode we cover:
0:04:23 – What is Algae
0:06:01 – Spirulina
0:20:40 – Amino Acids
0:24:33 – Omega-3's
0:33:14 – Environmental Sustainability
0:34:47 – Carbon Sequestration
0:36:17 – Chlorella
0:42:39 – Glyphosate
0:43:38 – Glutathione
0:50:50 – Mitochondria
1:00:25 – Free Radicals
1:03:24 – Antioxidants
1:16:47 – Energy Bits

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BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune

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Today's episode is an excerpt from spiritual leader and US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s Commune workshop titled Spiritual Makeover. In this session, a workshop participant asks Marianne a question about a difficult family situation and Marianne offers guidance on how to lovingly deal with conflict.

You can watch the first session of Marianne’s workshop for free, just go to at onecommune.com/spiritual .

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com . And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

This podcast is supported by:

Timeline Nutrition
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In today’s interview we go deep into the topic of metabolism with Latt Mansor, Ph.D. We explore the principal hormones related to metabolism, the relationship between Alzheimer’s and insulin resistance, and the mechanism and protocol of the ketogenic diet. You’ll learn why ketones are the body’s preferred fuel, and how you can supplement to enhance your performance and learning.

In this episode we cover:
0:10:23 – Definition of Metabolism
0:11:21 – Metabolic Flexibility
0:15:49 – Insulin
0:21:09 – Glucose
0:24:42 – Triglycerides
0:28:07 – Mitochondria
0:29:09 – Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
0:31:37 – Low Glucose States
0:36:33 – Lipolysis
0:39:09 – Ketones
0:51:17 – Longevity
0:58:49 – Alzheimer's
1:04:11 – Exogenous ketones
1:09:56 – Ketone-IQ

Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

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HVMN
A clean energy boost without sugar or caffeine. One shot will help you feel clear, focused, and ready to take on the day. When you’re low on fuel, Ketone-IQ™ is your secret weapon. 20% OFF HVMN promo code: COMMUNE https://hvmn.com/COMMUNE

BiOptimizers
Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommune

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

Kyolic
Prevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.

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Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, The Work of Byron Katie. In this session, Will questions his impulse that to be successful in life he must amass a large audience and experience fame. Katie walks Will through his feelings, using gentle inquiry to guide him toward clarity and away from the contradicotry thought patterns that are causing him suffering.

You watch this full course for free – including access to the worksheets – with a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership. Just go to onecommune.com/trial.

You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

This podcast is supported by:

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

Did you know that giving in to cravings doesn’t mean you’re weak-willed? Jessie Inchauspé, French biochemist and author of The Glucose Goddess Method, reveals that your cravings are likely a message from your body that you’re suffering from blood-sugar spikes. In today’s interview, Jessie shares four powerful principles she developed in her lab to cut the cravings, get your energy back, and feel amazing.

In this episode we cover:
0:03:33 – Testing
0:05:08 – Glucose Spikes
0:07:52 – Exercise
0:10:19 – Fuel
0:11:37 – Cravings
0:14:09 – Glucose Rollercoaster
0:19:35 – Meditation
0:20:21 – Symptoms of Chronic Glucose Spikes
0:24:48 – Mitophagy
0:31:41 – Insulin Resistance
0:34:06 – Cancer
0:35:38 – Glycation
0:39:56 – Fructose
0:44:09 – Macros
0:45:54 – Neurodegenerative Diseases
0:47:52 – Overnutrition
0:50:05 – Gut Health
0:53:09 – Glucose Goddess Method
1:08:29 – Weight Loss

You can learn more by signing up for Jessie’s new Commune course about blood sugar, insulin, and glucose health at onecommune.com/glucosechallenge.

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Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.

BiOptimizers
Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommune

Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

Big Bold Health
Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune
active ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.

In today's episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and his wife, Rae, share stories from their 55 years of marriage. Their long-term commitment - which has seen ups and downs - has borne an awareness and insight into the nature of relationships and their challenges. They speak candidly about their own partnership and how they’ve been able to overcome impasses, after Dr. Maté summarizes the reasons women are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, PTSD, and anxiety.

If you want to heal your trauma with compassion, take your power back, and find peace from past pain, watch the first session of Dr. Mate’s new Commune course “A Return to Wholeness” for free at onecommune.com/healtrauma.

This podcast is supported by:

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

Kyolic
Prevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.

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 information and to purchase your ticket, visit https://eude.me/commune

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Sunlighten
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Bon Charge
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Pendulum
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When her private practice in Chinese medicine and acupuncture showed that food was the best medicine for treating pre-diabetes and chronic inflammatory disease, Neka Pasquale founded Urban Remedy – a certified B-corporation – to make healthy eating more accessible. In this episode Neka talks about how she scaled her business in alignment with her principles and which ingredients she uses to heal herself and others

In this episode we cover:
0:04:02 – Neka's Background
0:10:34 – Chinese Medicine
0:16:08 – Herbs
0:21:21 – Inflammatory Foods
0:23:14 – Organic Certifications
0:29:00 – GMO Foods
0:36:16 – Meat
0:44:56 – Anti-Inflammatory Foods
0:50:49 – B-Corp Certification
1:00:40 – Scaling and Preserving Principles
1:15:41 – Challenges
1:12:38 – Urban Remedy
1:28:52 – Sweeteners

Save $2 off at your local Whole Foods Market or 20% on online orders with code COMMUNE20
LINK: https://urbanremedy.com/commune/

Learn more 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:

Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.

Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code

Thrive Market
Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Mitochondria produce 90% of the energy your body needs, but a lot of us are eating food that disrupts their function, which can lead to a whole host of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. In this episode we explore how we’re poisoning our mitochondria and what we can do to repair the damage. Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Robert Lustig are some of the world’s leading experts when it comes to the latest research on mitochondrial health.

Today’s show includes excerpts from previous episodes:
The New Science Behind the Keto Diet with Dr. Steven Gundry
Why Blood Sugar Matters with Dr. Casey Means
The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food with Dr. Robert Lustig.

Learn more 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:

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code ONECOMMUNE.

After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr.Izabella Wentz dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction. If you suffer from symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and brain fog, the protocols Dr. Wentz shares in this episode can help you feel better in a matter of weeks.

In this episode we cover:
0:03:31 – Symptoms of Adrenal Dysfunction
0:06:10 – What and where are the adrenal glands?
0:10:34 – Hormones and the circadian cycle
0:16:45 – Too little cortisol
0:21:28 – Cortisol and glucose
0:23:33 – What hormones do the adrenals produce?
0:27:49 – HPA Axis
0:32:29 – Causes of Adrenal Dysfunction
0:39:30 – Diagnostic tests
0:43:55 – Addison's disease
0:48:04 – Statins
0:51:49 – Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism
0:55:31 – Diet
1:12:44 – Supplements
1:19:37 – Hormone therapy
1:22:49 – Mitochondrial health
1:25:18 – Caffeine
1:29:01 – Behaviorial interventions
1:38:44 – Adrenal Transformation Protocol

Learn more 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:

Kyolic
Prevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.

LivOn Labs
This week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs.
Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are
ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/commune

BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional
service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when
and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code

Thrive Market
Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune