In today’s episode Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health, shares what both his personal and professional journey has taught him about the principles of health optimization. And, while he emphasizes it’s never one-size-fits-all in a holistic approach, he provides universal tools we can all benefit from to effectively navigate our wellness journey.

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Today’s episode is the first in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. In this conversation, Dr. Casey explains how your body makes energy — something we should all know! While modern lifestyle factors often lead to metabolic dysfunction and mitochondrial damage (aka “bad energy”), a few simple steps can help you produce good energy again.

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Jean Krasno teaches Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University. In her seminar, there are 2 Israelis and 1 Palestinian – all of whom are extremely active in their respective communities on campus. While the rhetoric on the sidewalk and on the Butler library lawn is intense, the conversation is totally different in Krasno’s classroom. She has succeeded in earning the trust of both “sides” and creating a container of safety and security where both Israelis and Palestinians feel seen and heard. In this conversation, Dr. Krasno gives a first-hand account of what is happening on campus and how that diverges from what is happening in her classroom.

Fitness entrepreneur Jillian Michaels joins Jeff for a deep dive into the world of weight loss. She debunks myths and digs into the real challenges behind shedding pounds, from the influence of pharmaceuticals to the psychology of food addiction.

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“My heart began pounding. I felt a surge of adrenaline course through my veins. Underneath the crust of consciousness, my adrenals were secreting cortisol to my liver, directing glucose to my muscles in order to flee or fight.”

Listen to today’s episode to learn how Jeff’s “good stress” protocols helped him get back to homeostasis after a surprise encounter on his morning hike.

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This episode is the second in a two-parter where Dr. G and Jeff explore the interconnectedness of stress, trauma, and health. Dr. G explains how trauma in childhood shapes our adult experiences of adversity and Jeff shares a story from his childhood that has stuck with him. The good news: With the right approach, traumatic childhood experiences can be transmuted into strength.

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.

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This episode is the first in a two-parter where Dr. G distinguishes between healthy, adaptive stress responses versus unhealthy, maladaptive ones. She also shares how biomarkers like cortisol and heart rate variability can offer insights into your body’s stress response and guide chronic disease interventions.

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Algae is so much more than that stuff turning the pond green. Today Jeff is joined by self-described “Algae Gal” and founder of EnergyBits, Catharine Arnston. She discusses the differences between chlorella and spirulina and details their many health benefits, from cellular repair and weight loss to glowing skin.

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“As I peered despairingly into the mirror, futilely sucking in my substantial gut and flexing my non-extant pectorals, I asked myself: What is the provenance of all this disease? And how do we solve them?”

Four years later, the result of this inquiry is Jeff’s Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, and increase his ability to focus. Get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress.

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In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Aaron Alexander, the creator of the Align Method and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron shares his recent experience shepherding New York Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers, back to mobility after a devastating injury and dives into ideas like the power of accepting your own mortality, the problem with seeking happiness and self-worth from external sources, and how to balance self-discipline with self-love.

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In this episode we cover:
00:02:00: Aaron Alexander’s experience working with NY Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers
00:09:00: How to optimize the entirety of your system to heal
00:14:00: How to achieve and maintain homeostasis when the body is compromised
00:19:00: The healing power of humor
00:24:00: Surrendering and accepting the inevitability of death
00:38:00: Loving what you already have
00:41:00: Passive approaches to take for health and wellbeing
00:46:00: How Western culture has warped our self worth
00:51:00: Balancing suppleness with strength
01:06:00: Floor sitting for mobility and stability
01:17:00: Longevity and fear of death

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Jeff attempts to provide a nuanced and thoughtful response to a controversial question posed by his daughter.

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