In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris to explore one of the most profound and enduring questions in science and philosophy: What is consciousness?

Annaka is the author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the writer and producer of Lights On, a new audio documentary series that investigates the deepest mysteries of mind, matter, and awareness. Together, Jeff and Annaka examine the "hard problem" of consciousness—asking whether it’s simply a byproduct of brain activity or a fundamental aspect of reality itself.

This conversation is a mind-bending journey to the frontiers of neuroscience, philosophy, and the very nature of being human.

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In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and psychological benefits of intentional scarcity in a world overwhelmed by constant abundance.

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In this episode, pediatrician and author Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins Jeff for an honest, nuanced conversation about vaccines—past, present, and future. From the erosion of public trust during the COVID-19 pandemic to the growing skepticism around childhood vaccination schedules, they explore how science, policy, and parental concern are colliding in today’s health landscape. This isn’t a debate. It’s a rare middle-ground conversation about risk, ethics, and the path forward in public health.

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In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff reminds us that health, in all of its expressions, arises from balance. Your organism is full of counterposing molecules, processes, and systems, all maintaining a delicate equilibrium. Disease, then, is a result of imbalance, a failure to maintain this homeostasis.

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Today we revisit a conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist who was arrested this week by immigration officials. His detention is not an isolated case. It’s part of a disturbing trend in which Palestinian students and voices of dissent are being systematically silenced under vague claims of national security—with no transparency and no due process.

Mohsen underscores empathy as the foundation of his work, especially in understanding others' perspectives, including Israelis and Jews, despite the challenging circumstances.

In this conversation with Jeff from last fall, Mohsen shares his story of growing up in a Palestinian refugee camp and the significant trauma he experienced there. Despite losing an uncle, two cousins, and his best friend during the Second Intifada, and more recently, two additional cousins in the West Bank, Mohsen remains steadfast in his hope for justice and peace.

Together Mohsen and Jeff discuss the importance of empathy, cross-cultural dialogue, addressing trauma, and peaceful advocacy for change.

In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the transformative idea that our health is not dictated solely by genetics, but is instead deeply influenced by our environment and behaviors—ushering in what he calls The Age of Agency.

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Menopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s a midlife revolution. In today’s episode, Emmy-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Jeff to talk perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the 100+ symptoms no one warns you about. From brain fog to belly fat, sex to strength training, she breaks down what’s really happening—and how to take your power back. 

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In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff dives into two profound and transformational principles—impermanence and interdependence. First, your body is not a fixed object, but a living flame. Second, your health is not yours alone, but woven into a vast web of connection.


If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify membership. If you prefer the old-school analog option, you can purchase a hard copy at goodstress.com. 


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It’s easy to keep adding items to your spiritual to-do list and feel like you are making progress, but as Danielle LaPorte points out: If liberation is a chore, then are you really on a path to being free?

This episode originally aired on August 12, 2023.

Watch Danielle LaPorte’s Commune courses, Free + Clear, The Desire Map, and Spoken Soul, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial. 


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In this unfiltered conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack the strange new landscape of health, personal freedom, and institutional mistrust. They explore why questioning big food and pharma now gets labeled “Conservative,” how cancel culture has fractured meaningful dialogue, and what it means to stay rooted in your values when the culture around you shifts.

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