This week, Jeff geeks out about neuroplasticity — our ability to learn new skills and rewire the brain, even later in life. It turns out there are many techniques to optimize the creation of new neural networks so that we can be alert, focus, and learn. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirit ... Show More
Nov 20
What Darkness Reveals About Trauma & Healing with Kelly Noonan Gores
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with filmmaker and HEAL author Kelly Gores for a live Substack conversation about her recent darkness retreat — an experience that challenged her emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Kelly shares what happens when exter ... Show More
52m 17s
Nov 18
The Simple Habits That Reversed My Pre-Diabetes
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno shares his personal story of discovering he was pre-diabetic, and the science-backed lifestyle changes that helped him reverse it. He explains what causes insulin resistance, why so many people are unaware their blood sugar is c ... Show More
19m 26s
Jan 2025
Dr. Rhonda Patrick On Why Exercise Fuels The Brain, How Microplastics Poison The Body, & The Science Of Fitness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a renowned scientist, researcher, and the founder of FoundMyFitness. This conversation explores how exercise enhances brain function—upending old beliefs about lactate—while examining new research on microplastics’ accumulation in our bodies and practical wa ... Show More
2h 46m
Mar 2025
ROLL ON 2025 So Far: Navigating Uncertainty, Getting Unstuck, Elmo, Psychedelics, ‘Adolescence’ & More
Roll On is back baby! Today Rich and Adam Skolnick catch up on the decade that is 2025. On tap is SXSW, Elmo, psychedelics, the LA fires, and practical strategies for navigating the turbulence of our current moment. They also go deep on the Netflix hit “Adolescence” and its many ... Show More
1h 58m
Jul 2025
The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential
Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable device that's quietly revolutionizing how elite athletes and everyday people optimize their bodies. This conversation explores Will’s journey from overtrained college athlete to building a multibillion-dollar company by cra ... Show More
1h 58m
Oct 2024
Kendall Toole: Leaving Peloton, Fighting for Mental Health, and Starting Fresh
Ep. #143 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Kendall Toole to explore her fitness journey, from her start as a child actor to becoming a Peloton instructor. We dive into her experience with OCD, the challenges of the college drinking culture, and how she’s ... Show More
57m 42s
Jan 2025
Re-release: Toolkit to Navigate Bad Days
<p>As we step into the new year, we recognize that this has been a challenging time for many. Whether you’re navigating personal struggles, grieving a loss, or feeling the impact of the devastating Southern California fires, we want you to know that you’re not alone—we’re here to ... Show More
59m 9s
Dec 2024
The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Photographic Memory, Improving Cognition & Why We Remember With Charan Ranganath, PhD
Dr. Charan Ranganath is a prominent neuroscientist, a professor at UC Davis, and the author of the influential book “Why We Remember.” This conversation explores the profound intersection of neuroscience and human experience. Charan reveals that our most resonant memories resembl ... Show More
2h 30m
Sep 2024
Ignite Your Evolution: Hakim Tafari is a Master of Mindfulness, Curator of Culture, & The Journeyman of Reinvention
Hakim Tafari is a journeyman of reinvention, master of mindfulness, and martial arts practitioner. This conversation explores Hakim’s philosophy of surrender as a superpower and his “Sure Hearts Release” practice for personal transformation. We discuss his unique blend of street ... Show More
2h 7m
Aug 28
The Human Brain: Leading Experts On Preventing Cognitive Decline, Understanding Addiction, The Neurochemistry of Spirituality & The Mind-Body Connection
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai, Dr. Anna Lembke, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. David Spiegel are researchers exploring the mysteries of our most enigmatic organ. This compilation reveals how three pounds of tissue controls everything—from the vascular networks that ... Show More
1h 16m