Commune and Connect: Jeff Krasno’s Large-Scale Approach to Wellness Part 1
Doro and Tricia welcome Jeff Krasno, CEO and Founder of Commune, to talk about his start in the wellness sphere. Jeff shares his experience in the music industry, where he coordinated large-scale events and the toll it took on his health. He shares that the discomfort he experienced, combined with opening his wife’s yoga studio post-9/11, motivated him to fully dive into wellness and co-create Wanderlust, a series of large-scale wellness events, and Commune online wellness courses.
During the conversation, Jeff reflects on his personal health crisis, the challenges of modern conveniences, and the importance of community and nature in fostering well-being. He describes ways listeners can build emotional and immune resilience and touches on mortality, assuring that developing an understanding of death creates a deeper appreciation of life. Ultimately, he advocates for a holistic approach to health, which includes embracing stress and fostering connections.
This is the first of a two-part episode.
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qUOTES:
“When it comes to weight, I definitely think that there are a lot of damaging words. You have to reframe your mindset and think as long as you’re being healthy, you will feel good.” – Jeff Krasno
“Contemplating and meditating on your own mortality can seem morose to do. But by focusing on the unpredictability and the fragility of life, what emerges is an incredible gratitude for it.” – Jeff Krasno
“I make a point to talk to people with a wide range of different opinions. We rarely agree on everything, but when I allow myself to have a human connection, the result is really quite amazing.” – Jeff Krasno
Show Notes:
In this episode, Jeff Krasno, CEO and Founder of Commune, talks about his start into the wellness sphere, which began with his experience in the music industry where he coordinated large scale events. The toll that the industry work took on his health, combined with the opening of his wife’s yoga studio post-9/11, motivated Jeff to fully dive into wellness and co-create Wanderlust, a series of large-scale wellness events, and Commune online wellness courses.
Jeff reflects on his personal health crisis, the challenges of modern conveniences, and the importance of community and nature in fostering well-being. He describes ways listeners can build emotional and immune resilience, and touches on mortality, assuring that developing an understanding of death creates a deeper appreciation of life. Ultimately, he advocates for a holistic approach to health, highlighting the need for external connections and a deeper appreciation for life itself.
Takeaways
Building a community takes persistence and dedication.
Music, meditation, sleep, and light exposure intersect with wellness in profound ways.
Modern conveniences cultivate chronic ease, which can lead to chronic dis-eases that hijack our biology and health.
Stress can be both harmful and beneficial depending on its nature. For example, engaging in difficult conversations fosters empathy and understanding and realigns our biology by affecting cortisol levels.
Emotional regulation practices build a psychological immune system, which is crucial for resilience.
Health is about finding balance and homeostasis.
Understanding mortality can foster gratitude for life.
Connection with nature is essential for well-being.
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