Melatonin is one of the most consumed supplements in America and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno digs into what melatonin actually does, why most people take too much at the wrong time, and what the research says about sleep, kids, and the regulatory loophole that put a hormone on the candy shelf.

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This episode is for anyone reaching for melatonin at bedtime, parents weighing it for their kids, and listeners who want to know if their supplement is actually solving the problem they think it is.

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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.

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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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Every week, there's a new peptide, protocol, or wellness supplement your group chat won't stop talking about. The information is everywhere. The clarity is not.
"Is This Right for Me?" is a new Commune Podcast series built for exactly that moment. Each episode takes one treatment, therapy, or supplement that keeps flooding your feed and does the one thing the internet rarely does: slows down, looks at the actual evidence, and helps you figure out if it makes sense for you specifically.
The first episode tackles GLP-1s. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. Jeff breaks down how they work, what the clinical trials actually showed, and what the wellness internet keeps leaving out.
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What does it actually take to build a great life, not just talk about one? In this episode, Jeff speaks with Gabby Reece: pro volleyball legend, fitness coach, and co-founder of Laird Superfood. Together, they explore the unglamorous work behind a life well-lived.
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Gabby is one of those rare people with almost no distance between what she believes and what she does. This one is for anyone trying to close the gap between the life they know they want and the one they're actually living.

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Jeff reads an essay written during his father's final days in a Miami hospice. He explores his instinct to fix, music that cuts through the fog, and what a son's hands can say when nothing else will do.

Microbiome scientist Colleen Cutcliffe joins Jeff to discuss how gut bacteria influence metabolic health, mental health, and food cravings. They explore Akkermansia, a keystone strain that maintains gut lining integrity and stimulates natural GLP-1 production, affecting energy, blood sugar, and mood. Colleen explains what depletes beneficial bacteria and offers practical guidance on rebuilding gut health through diet, fiber, polyphenols, and targeted probiotics.

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