In the third installment of Jeff Krasno’s Stoicism series, we explore how ancient wisdom can help us stay grounded in an age of outrage. Jeff unpacks three essential Stoic practices for modern life: cognitive reappraisal — the art of finding space between stimulus and response; the humility to be wrong — and how letting go of the need to be right opens the door to truth; and building your psychological immune system — cultivating resilience through small doses of adversity.
Drawing on the teachings of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Viktor Frankl, Jeff shares how these timeless ideas can transform how we perceive events, manage emotions, and move through conflict with calm and clarity. Whether you’re seeking to better regulate your emotions, strengthen your mental resilience, or simply find peace in turbulent times, this episode offers practical tools for living with greater equanimity and freedom.
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Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? A Science-Based Look with Dr. Mary Pardee
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno welcomes back Dr. Mary Pardee to take a hard look at one of the most polarizing debates in nutrition: seed oils. Are they the villains behind inflammation and heart disease—or have we been misled by oversimplified health claims?
Dr. Pardee breaks down what the data actually show, from omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation to the real story behind trans fats and oil processing. She and Jeff also discuss the pitfalls of viral nutrition trends, how to interpret studies without getting lost in headlines, and why critical thinking is essential in an age of health misinformation.
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Stoicism Part Two: Remembering Death, Embracing Life
In the second installment of Jeff Krasno’s Stoicism series, we explore three timeless Stoic practices for living with presence, perspective, and purpose.
Jeff introduces present moment nostalgia — learning to appreciate the “good old days” while you’re living them — and the discipline of will, a core Stoic teaching on focusing only on what you can control. The episode concludes with a reflection on memento mori, the ancient practice of remembering death as a way to live more fully and intentionally.
Whether you’re seeking calm amid chaos or meaning amid uncertainty, these contemplations offer practical tools for cultivating serenity and gratitude in everyday life.
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What Really Happens In Perimenopause? with Dr. Mariza Snyder
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno joins Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to explore what really happens during perimenopause, a pivotal yet often misunderstood stage in women’s health.
Dr. Snyder explains how shifts in estrogen and progesterone influence mood, metabolism, sleep, and cognitive function, and why symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and irritability are signs of hormonal imbalance rather than setbacks.
Together, they share practical perimenopause strategies for restoring hormone balance and overall well-being, including resistance training, blood sugar regulation, mindfulness, and stress management. The conversation highlights midlife as a time for empowerment, authenticity, and renewal.
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Stoicism Part One: Living Your Present Dream
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno introduces a new four-part series on Stoicism — the ancient philosophy that offers timeless guidance on how to live life with gratitude, virtue, and inner calm.In a world of constant distraction and political turmoil, how do we stay informed and engaged without being consumed by chaos? Drawing from Stoic teachings and meditative practices, Jeff explores how the wisdom of thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus can help us cultivate resilience, clarity, and inner calm in our daily lives.
Each Tuesday for the next four weeks, Jeff shares reflections and practical exercises inspired by Stoicism — lessons designed to help you cultivate presence, emotional balance, and a clearer understanding of what truly matters.
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 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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