Commune with Jeff Krasno

Most mental health treatments manage symptoms, but psychedelic therapy goes after the root cause.

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Lauren Taus, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration specialist, to break down what these medicines actually are, how they work, and whether they might be right for you.

The history of psychedelic research — and how Nixon's war on drugs shut it down

MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca: what each one does and who it's for

Why integration matters more than the experience itself

How to find a qualified guide (and the red flags to watch for)

The role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and death anxiety

This episode is for anyone curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy, navigating treatment-resistant depression or PTSD, or looking for a grounded, honest guide to what these medicines can and can't do.

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A $50 sensor on your arm, real-time data on your phone. The question isn't whether CGMs work. It's whether they're right for you.

In this episode, Jeff takes a clear-eyed look at continuous glucose monitors. After wearing one revealed his own pre-diabetes, he spent years sorting the signal from the noise. Here's what CGMs show, what they miss, and who should actually use one.

Inside the episode:

How CGMs work, and why the 8 to 10% error margin matters

Why your CGM is secretly one of the most honest stress monitors you can wear

The glucose numbers worth knowing (and the ones to ignore)

Why insulin resistance can precede a glucose spike by years

The four CGM archetypes: Optimizer, Controller, Outsourcer, Curious Tourist

The four biomarkers to check before you strap one on

This episode is for anyone thinking about metabolic health, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, or whether a continuous glucose monitor belongs on their arm.

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Why do so many people throw out their back doing something completely ordinary, like picking up a pencil? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor, neurosurgeon and spine specialist, to map the landscape of back pain: what's actually happening in your discs, why sleep and hydration matter more than most people realize, and where modern medicine is making meaningful breakthroughs.They cover:

How disc herniations can actually heal themselves

The role of breath work, meditation, and mindset in pain recovery

Peptides, PRP, red light therapy, and what actually moves the needle

When surgery is worth considering, and what disc replacement really involves

Tech neck, evolutionary mismatch, and the spine costs of modern life

This episode is for anyone living with back pain, curious about spinal health, or trying to understand the gap between symptom and solution.

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In March 2026, the largest gray-market peptide vendor in the U.S. went dark overnight. No refunds, and a wave of uncertainty about what these products actually are, how they’re sourced, and whether they’re worth the risk.In this episode, Jeff works through what peptides actually are, where the science holds up and where it doesn't, and what the gray-market collapse means for anyone paying attention to this space. Topics covered:

BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, and TB-500: what the research actually shows

Why are oral peptide capsules mostly expensive amino acids

The sourcing landscape: FDA-approved, compounding pharmacies, and gray market

Who peptide therapy may be right for, and who should wait

Free, evidence-backed alternatives for GH optimization and injury recovery

This episode is for anyone who's been curious about peptide injections and wants the honest answer, not the Joe Rogan version.

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Infrared saunas have gone mainstream, but most people still don't know how they work. In this episode, Jeff talks with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science behind infrared light therapy: why it penetrates the skin differently, what it does to your mitochondria, and how consistent use supports whole-body health.

We cover:

The differences between far, mid, near infrared, and red light

Impacts on cardiovascular health, detoxification, and brain function

Importance of HRV, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation

Beginner protocol: where to start and what to avoid

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This episode was made possible by:

Sunlighten:  Visit sunlighten.com/commune  Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE”

Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE

Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD

Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune.

Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com.