Our ever-increasing interest in health and healthy eating habits has a dark side: Orthorexia, which is an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. In today’s conversation, Jeff and fellow Commune Co-Founder, Jake Laub, discuss the predicament of knowing too much about how to be healthy — and how to walk a middle path versus going to an extreme. In this episode we cover: 00:03:00: What is the difference between Orthorexia and Anorexia? 00:06:00: How does Orthorexia present in people? 00:09:00: The impact of stress around food 00:19:00: How do you distinguish a healthy relationship to wellness from an unhealthy obsession? 00:23:00: Possible comorbidities and roots of Orthorexia 00:34:00: How to look at health on a spectrum 00:44:00: What it means to be holistically well Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful 30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off http://www.vivobarefoot.com/ Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

Today is all about self advocacy in the healthcare system. Dr. G explains why it’s often challenging to get our providers to order advanced testing, what can be gleaned from basic labs, and how to be your own best doctor. Plus, she shares what labs she runs with her patients. 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: 00:01:00: Why do providers shy away from ordering certain labs? 00:04:00: What can you understand about your health from basic panels? 00:08:00: What is recommended beyond basic panels? 00:10:00: What hormone tests should women ask their doctors to run? 00:20:00: Sara’s list of tests she runs for her patients 00:23:00: What biomarkers come back from a Cardio IQ test? 00:26:00: How precise are the recommended tests? This podcast is supported by: INSIDE TRACKER This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

In May 2023, Kevin Courtney was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma — Stage 4 cancer. Today he talks with Jeff about how his diagnosis was a “call to greater health” and shares what he has discovered about the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. In this episode we cover: 00:02:00: Kevin’s journey to diagnosis of Cancer 00:13:12: Prognosis of Stage 4 Melanoma 00:19:00: Kevin’s cancer treatment 00:25:15: Definition of immunotherapy 00:28:12: Quantum healing 00:40:00: Addressing past trauma as a mode of healing 00:52:56: Fighting against versus connecting with your body 01:04:41: Kevin’s experience with immunotherapy treatment 01:11:43: Kevin’s results so far with treatment 01:13:59: The power of changing your perception 01:16:50: How to explore your relationship to yourself Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This episode is supported by: Gainful 30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

This episode explores the complex and multifaceted nature of love and relationships. We hear from Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist and author, on the influence of childhood experiences on beliefs and behaviors in adult relationships. And Danielle LaPorte, author, speaker, and entrepreneur in personal development and spirituality, discusses how virtues like compassion and forgiveness function as extensions of love. In this episode we cover: 00:02:00 – Seven virtues of love 00:30:30 – Unhealthy relationship patterns 00:35:00 – Common relationship archetypes 00:46:00 – Connecting with yourself Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful 30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/COMMUNE

JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer. In this episode, JJ and Jeff cover hot topics in the fitness world such as body recomposition, optimal protein intake, and the importance of resistance training. Listen and learn how to feel strong, healthy, and fit for decades to come. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful 30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit http://gainful.com/commune Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off https://www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at https://livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

We hope you enjoy this taste of our new Commune Courses Podcast, where you can find free audio excerpts of our most popular courses. This session lays out a common problem at the doctor’s office: The doctor does some tests and says, “Don’t worry, everything looks normal.” According to Dr. Mark Hyman, this means either you are crazy or your doctor is missing something! If you like what you are hearing from Dr. Hyman, go to the Commune Courses Podcast to listen to more sessions from this program: Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod Spotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotify

In today’s show, Professor Jud Brewer explains the neuroscience of habits, the neural pathways involved in forming habits such as emotional eating, and how to bring mindfulness into your food rituals. Jud is a neuroscientist, professor at Brown University School of Public Health, and author of a new book, https://bookshop.org/a/12581/9780593543252 NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. In this episode we cover: 00:01:15 – What is mindfulness? 00:06:00 – How do our habits develop? 00:11:00 – How does our emotional well-being influence our habit formation? 00:26:00 – How effective is “willpower” when trying to change habits? 00:41:00 – How can we distinguish emotional hunger versus biological hunger? 00:43:00 – How long does it take to form a habit? 00:52:00 – What factors contribute to the unwinding of our habits? 00:54:00 – What is mindful eating? 01:00:00 – What role does kindness play in mindfulness and healthy habit formation? This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/COMMUNE

In a world where myths about sluggish metabolism and aging prevail, this episode explores the fundamental processes that sustain life within living organisms. Dr. William Li and Matt Lansor Ph.D. dissect the mysticism of metabolism and explore its dynamic nature. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off https://www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at https://livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Physician and author Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains why our so-called “obesity epidemic” is really a “midlife muscle crisis.” She discusses her new book Forever Strong and her philosophy around muscle-centric medicine – emphasizing the importance of muscle in weight loss, body recomposition, overall health, and life expectancy. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off https://www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at https://livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/COMMUNE

We hope you enjoy this taste of our new Commune Courses Podcast, where you can find free audio excerpts of our most popular courses. This session with Dr. Gabor Maté explores what is true human nature — and how the modern world has warped our understanding of our needs. If you like what you are hearing from Dr. Maté, head on over to the Commune Courses Podcast to listen to more sessions from this program: Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod Spotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotify Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to https://onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off https://www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at https://livonlabs.com/commune Wakunaga Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE