Commune with Jeff Krasno

How do our ancient brains react to the modern world? This episode explores the nature of human attention, our susceptibility to distraction, and the unforeseen impacts of the attention economy. Jeff and Adam also discuss the myth of multitasking and practices for improving cognitive function. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Jeff reveals a sordid secret, meets the queen of the DMV, and conquers fear with a funny accent. Along the way he muses on what makes him feel free and laughter as a conduit for truth. Today’s Commusings was not actually written down, but rather recorded in one take, on a whim. Just for fun. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

How do conspiracy theories go from swirling on social media to besieging the U.S. Capitol? What happens when a prophecy’s deadline passes and doesn’t come true? And how do we reintegrate into society those who have fallen for an alternate unreality? This episode welcomes back Matthew Remski and Julian Walker, hosts of the Conspirituality podcast, to the show for a wide-ranging discussion on cult psychology and recovery. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article titled Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today’s topic is a big one: Love. Is the term so overused as to mean nothing? Or can we recapture its deeper meaning in the silence of meditation, in that fleeting feeling when we recognize that we are all connected? To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

When Dr. Jonathan Berman started the March for Science, he was surprised to see anti-vaccine advocates joining him. How could people who were advocating for science also believe in something that scientific study didn’t support? His investigations ultimately led him to write “Anti-vaxxers: How to Challenge a Misinformed Movement” — a compassionate and nuanced approach to discussing the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Today’s conversation covers the history of vaccine skepticism, case studies of vaccine injury and legal liability, the incentives of “Big Pharma,” and an overview of the COVID vaccine, including how it works and the process used for clinical trials. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article titled Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today he introduces a new project called Make America Purple, which connects people across the political divide in one-on-one conversations. Learn more and have a conversation at MakeAmericaPurple.org. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article called Commusings, where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today he attempts to diagnose, through personal narrative, the psychologic breakdown that led to the assault on the nation’s capital and prescribe solutions that may help bring society back to a more common understanding of reality. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Instead of pointing fingers and tearing each other down, what if we discovered how to create a world that is better for all of us? Justin Michael Williams is focused on how we can heal our social divides by engaging in thorny, messy, but very necessary conversations. The key lies in calling each other forward, rather than just calling out. Go to onecommune.com/healing to sign up for free access to Justin's upcoming Commune course on Healing Conversations. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today he muses on the potential of storytelling to take us past ideological walls and help us connect to each other as humans — to point our dialogue away from rancor and toward solutions. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Ryan Weiss was raised Jewish, wandered away from institutional religion, discovered an alternate personal spiritual path, and then found his way back to a new understanding of Judaism. Today’s conversation explores the interplay of spirituality and religion along with the importance of dedicated self-care. You can enroll in Ryan’s Sanctuary self-care program for free at thesanctuarychallenge.com. You can connect with Commune on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.