Hi, I'm Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning on Instagram) and this is the podcast that is devoted to help you build a life that propels you forward - EVER FORWARD. Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness, personal development, entrepreneurship, celebrities and entertainers, creatives, military and so much more. I am a US Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and I hold a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion and currently live in Los Angeles, CA.
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The 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 f ...
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Join Mike Miller as he explores his curiosities and dives into the wisdom of some of the world's greatest thinkers.
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We are on a mission to create impact at scale by connecting you with experts to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Many men feel disconnected and distant from the man they know they can be and we want to be the catalyst to bring you to the best version of yourself!
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Alex Wills, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist. He is a graduate of the Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training in Hawaii with additional training from Columbia University. He is the owner of Perma Mental Health, a private psychiatric practice with offices across Idaho. Alex’s clinical days are spent using the Radical Emotional Acceptance method to help patients heal from issues ranging from past traumas to interpersonal struggles in their marriages. ...
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EFR 811: Identity, Revolution, and Division in the World Today, How to Recognize True Human Connection, Rebuild Your Self-Worth and Stop Being a People Pleaser with Najwa Zebian
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This episode is brought to you by Fatty 15, Comrad Socks, and Legion Athletics. Join me on as I sit down with Najwa Zebian, a four-time best-selling author and Lebanese-Canadian activist, to explore the intricate dynamics of cultural identity, empathy, and self-preservation. Najwa shares her compelling journey of navigating life between two culture…
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Be Where Your Feet Are with Chase Chewning
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In today’s episode, health coach, veteran, and podcast host Chase Chewning, reflects on the most challenging moments of his life and his path to healing. In their conversation, Chase and Jeff explore the concept of resilience, highlighting the importance of continuously moving forward, both physically and mentally. This podcast is supported by: Bon…
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In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by trailblazing trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine, who describes how – after teaching tens of thousands of therapists – he finally turned his method on himself. He retells the horrific traumas of his childhood and shares how through guided sessions, he gradually reclaimed a sense of strength and aliveness. This podca…
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EFR 810: Navigating Age-Related Male Hormonal Decline, Common Modern Male Challenges (and Solutions) and How Guys Can Get Their Edge Back with Dustin Baker
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This episode is brought to you by ChiliPad by SleepMe. The silent epidemic of declining male hormone levels is reshaping our society in ways most aren't even aware of. Discover the untold impact of this phenomenon and learn actionable strategies to combat its effects as we sit down with Dustin Baker, President of BioProPlus. From the challenges men…
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Ask Dr. G: Why Autoimmunity Is Bio-Individual
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In today’s episode, Dr. G underscores the complexity of autoimmune diseases and the need for a holistic, individualized approach to diagnosis and treatment. Together, she and Jeff share their personal experiences with practices like holotropic breathwork, meditation, and yoga that can help regulate the nervous system and manage autoimmunity. For mo…
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EFR 809: The Impossible Dream - The Mindset and Daily Habits to Beat the Terminal Illness ALS with Aaron Lazar
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This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, Timeline Nutrition, and LMNT. What if living beyond your limitations was more than just a mindset—it was your reality? Join me for an emotional conversation with Aaron Lazar, the accomplished actor and Broadway singer who is defying the odds in his battle with ALS. Aaron’s story is not just about resil…
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The Yoga of Sleep with Tracee Stanley
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Yoga Nidra, often termed the “yoga of sleep,” is both a technique and a state of consciousness. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tracee Stanley, author of “Radiant Rest,” who highlights how we tend to fill every moment, leading to chronic fatigue and a lack of spaciousness. Yoga Nidra offers a counterbalance — allowing people to withdraw from con…
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EFR 808: Why Saturated Fats Are Actually Good For You and the Discovery of C15 with Dr. Eric Venn-Watson
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This episode is brought to you by Blokes and Joi, Fatty 15, and Paleovalley. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking benefits of saturated fats, specifically focusing on odd-chain saturated fatty acids like C15. Our guest, military physician and co-founder of Seraphina Therapeutics, Eric Venn-Watson, sheds light on how C15 is essential for cellula…
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EFR 807: Sauna, Red Light and Infrared Therapy and The Most Effective Ways to Regenerate Skin, Repair Muscle Tissue, and Reset Your Innate Biological Healing Powers with Robby Besner
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This episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics, Timeline Nutrition, and Caldera Lab. Join me and Robby Besner, PsyD, as we explore the transformative power of aligning our modern health practices with ancient wisdom. We discuss how embracing the rhythms of nature and the energy of the sun can revitalize our innate healing systems. From the dang…
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A story about a wall hanging that embodies global homogenization through technology. What is artificial? What is natural? 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 …
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The Art of Alchemizing Acceptance with IN-Q
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In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Emmy-nominated poet, IN-Q, whose way with words has inspired countless audiences. In their conversation, IN-Q highlights the potential for creativity to facilitate personal growth and connection. Together they explore how art serves as a powerful vehicle for moving toward self-acceptance, healing, and wholeness…
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Relationship Traps for Parents & Adult Children with Gabor & Daniel Maté
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The unique relationship between parent and child is incredibly important — but can be challenging well into adulthood. In this excerpt from their workshop, Starting Fresh, Gabor and Daniel explain how we often fall into “prototypes” — pre-set roles or personas we default to when interacting with our parents or adult children. These prototypes get i…
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EFR 806: Proper Sleep Cycles, Benefits of Napping, Sleep Technology, When is the Best Time to Wake Up and Go to Bed Based on Your Chronotype, and How Temperature and Light Affect Your Sleep Quality with ...
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This episode is brought to you by ChiliPad Unlock the secrets to revitalizing sleep with health coach and sleep expert, Anna Marie Schick, ACE CHC who joins us to reveal how a few simple adjustments in your daily life can lead to transformational nights of rest. No more groggy mornings or restless nights, listen in as we uncover the surprising ways…
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EFR 805: Top 5 Biomarkers You Need to Know to Prevent and Reverse Chronic Illness and Disease, 6 Principles of Good Energy, and the Metabolic Key to Limitless Health with Dr. Casey Means
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This episode is brought to you by Timeline Nutrition, Paleovalley and Cured Nutrition. Unlock the secrets to limitless health as Dr. Casey Means, MD returns to share groundbreaking insights from her new book, "Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health." Learn how our metabolism is intricately linked to our well-…
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Unlock Good Energy: “Unrelated” Diseases, Common Cause with Casey Means
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This is the second in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey highlights how seemingly unrelated diseases share common metabolic disturbances. This is a fundamental problem with our medical system: We classify diseases based on symptoms rather the underlying issues. Visit onecommune.com/metabolism to watch Dr. Casey’s Commun…
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EFR 804: What is the Purpose of Life? What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence with Dr. Samuel Wilkinson
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This episode is brought to you by Comrad Socks, Legacy, and LMNT. What is the purpose of life? Does science have any claim to this question? For generations, many have concluded that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence. Life has no fundamental meaning. We are merely the accumulation of tens of thousands of intricate m…
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569. The Lost Art of Difficult Conversations
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It is increasingly possible to hyper-curate your life to avoid tension and conflict. But, just like exercise or intermittent fasting, the stress of difficult conversations is good for you! In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss how exposure to disagreement builds a robust psychological immune system. This podcast is supported by: Pendulum Go to pen…
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EFR 803: Scrappy Cooking - How to Eat Healthy, Save Money, and Save the Planet with Carleigh Bodrug
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This episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics and Fatty15. Ever wondered how that wilted lettuce in the back of your fridge could be the unsung hero of your next meal? Join me as Carleigh Bodrug from "Plant You" drops by to unearth the transformative power of 'scrappy cooking'. By turning our kitchen scraps into culinary gold, we're not just s…
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Today’s episode is a field trip! Jeff and Commune’s podcast producer finally took the advice of so many of our guests and went to get a DEXA scan…in a van! We also hear from the Co-Founder and CEO of Bodyspec, Elaine Shi, about the accuracy, accessibility, and future of this powerful tool to measure and track body composition. NEW! Jeff has a Commu…
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EFR 802: Master Stress - How to Fortify Your Physiological and Psychological Immune System with Jeff Krasno
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This episode is brought to you by Chili Pad, Strong Coffee Company, and Cured Nutrition. When stress knocks at your door, how do you answer? Jeff Krasno, the visionary behind "Good Stress" and CEO of Commune Media, joins me to unravel the intricacies of our body's response to stress and how, counterintuitively, it can be a powerful ally in our ques…
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The Twelve Points of the “Wellness Wheel” with Darshan Shah
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In today’s episode Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health, shares what both his personal and professional journey has taught him about the principles of health optimization. And, while he emphasizes it’s never one-size-fits-all in a holistic approach, he provides universal tools we can all benefit from to effectively navigate our wellness journey. Th…
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EFR 801: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Effective Treatments, and What Living with High Anxiety and OCD Really Looks Like with Stephen Smith
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Imagine carrying a relentless storm of anxiety, compelled by thoughts that clash with your core values—a reality for many living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Joined by Stephen Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of NOCD, we confront the cold truth about OCD, unmasking the fears and secretive struggles that countless individuals endure. Gone are the mi…
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Unlock Good Energy: The Miracle of Metabolism with Casey Means
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Today’s episode is the first in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. In this conversation, Dr. Casey explains how your body makes energy — something we should all know! While modern lifestyle factors often lead to metabolic dysfunction and mitochondrial damage (aka “bad energy”), a few simple steps can help you produce good energy a…
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EFR 800: How to Deepen Your Consciousness, Shift Your Perception of Limitations, and Build Your Dream Life with Peter Crone
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This episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics and Caldera Lab. Unlock the secrets of the mind with Peter Crone, the "mind architect" renowned for his transformative insights, and experience a shift in consciousness that could forever alter your perception of personal limitations. Our conversation will challenge everything you know about the su…
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565. Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University with Dr. Jean Krasno
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Jean Krasno teaches Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University. In her seminar, there are 2 Israelis and 1 Palestinian – all of whom are extremely active in their respective communities on campus. While the rhetoric on the sidewalk and on the Butler library lawn is intense, the conversation is totally different in Krasno’s classroom. She ha…
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564. Weight Loss, Big Pharma, and the Diet Industry with Jillian Michaels
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Fitness entrepreneur Jillian Michaels joins Jeff for a deep dive into the world of weight loss. She debunks myths and digs into the real challenges behind shedding pounds, from the influence of pharmaceuticals to the psychology of food addiction. NEW! Jillian has a Commune course -- How to Lose Weight Safely and Effectively. In this course she walk…
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“My heart began pounding. I felt a surge of adrenaline course through my veins. Underneath the crust of consciousness, my adrenals were secreting cortisol to my liver, directing glucose to my muscles in order to flee or fight.” Listen to today’s episode to learn how Jeff’s “good stress” protocols helped him get back to homeostasis after a surprise …
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EFR 799: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action with Jeff Karp
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This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Timeline Nutrition. Ever felt like your brain could use a jumpstart to break free from the mundane? Jeff Karp, PhD joins me to unravel the marvels of neuroplasticity and the transformative LIT method. Together, we dissect the brain's innate ability to shift from a state of lethargy to one brimming with cre…
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EFR 798: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Postbiotics, Best Ways to Improve Your Gut Health and Why Akkermansia is the Most Important Gut Mircobiome Discovery in 50 Years with Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD
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Ever wondered how the teeming world within our gut impacts everything from our mood to our metabolism? Today, we sit down with microbiome expert Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD to explore the hidden universe of our gut health. We unravel the complexities of the microbiome, emphasizing the importance of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in metabolizing the fo…
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562. Ask Dr. G: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress, Part 2
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This episode is the second in a two-parter where Dr. G and Jeff explore the interconnectedness of stress, trauma, and health. Dr. G explains how trauma in childhood shapes our adult experiences of adversity and Jeff shares a story from his childhood that has stuck with him. The good news: With the right approach, traumatic childhood experiences can…
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EFR 797: The Art and Science of Sensuality, Healing Trauma Through Higher Self-Awareness and Body Church with Liz Letchford
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This episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company and Legacy. Join me as I welcome the incredible Liz Letchford, transformational artist and founder of Body Church, to this captivating conversation about sensuality, art, and healing. Listen in as Liz unravels her story of embracing the full spectrum of our inner experiences and how our person…
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561. Ask Dr. G: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress, Part 1
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This episode is the first in a two-parter where Dr. G distinguishes between healthy, adaptive stress responses versus unhealthy, maladaptive ones. She also shares how biomarkers like cortisol and heart rate variability can offer insights into your body’s stress response and guide chronic disease interventions. Be part of the conversation and submit…
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EFR 796: Using Nitric Oxide to Reverse Diabetes, Save Newborns, Treat Viruses and Natural Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide Through Diet and Nasal Breathing with Dr. Louis Ignarro
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This episode is brought to you by Blokes, Joi and BIOptimizers. Imagine the power of a simple molecule coursing through your veins, holding the key to longevity, peak performance, and a fortress-like defense against cardiovascular disease. Nobel Laureate Dr. Louis Ignarro returns to unveil the wonders of nitric oxide (NO), a molecule his research h…
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