Episodios

  • Back Pain, Disc Health, and the New Science of Spinal Care with Dr. Amir Vokshoor

    Back Pain, Disc Health, and the New Science of Spinal Care with Dr. Amir Vokshoor
    Apr 16 2026
    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.They cover: How disc herniations can actually heal themselves The role of breath work, meditation, and mindset in pain recovery Peptides, PRP, red light therapy, and what actually moves the needle When surgery is worth considering, and what disc replacement really involves Tech neck, evolutionary mismatch, and the spine costs of modern life This episode is for anyone living with back pain, curious about spinal health, or trying to understand the gap between symptom and solution. This episode was made possible by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE”
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Is This Right for Me? Peptides: BPC-157, Growth Hormones and the Gray Market

    Is This Right for Me? Peptides: BPC-157, Growth Hormones and the Gray Market
    Apr 15 2026
    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. Topics covered: BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, and TB-500: what the research actually shows Why are oral peptide capsules mostly expensive amino acids The sourcing landscape: FDA-approved, compounding pharmacies, and gray market Who peptide therapy may be right for, and who should wait Free, evidence-backed alternatives for GH optimization and injury recovery This episode is for anyone who's been curious about peptide injections and wants the honest answer, not the Joe Rogan version. This episode was made possible by: Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE” Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com.
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    40 m
  • Infrared Sauna, Longevity, and the Science of Light with Connie Zack

    Infrared Sauna, Longevity, and the Science of Light with Connie Zack
    Apr 9 2026
    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. We cover: The differences between far, mid, near infrared, and red light Impacts on cardiovascular health, detoxification, and brain function Importance of HRV, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation Beginner protocol: where to start and what to avoid Visit https://www.sunlighten.com/commune/ and get up to $2,100 off saunas + FREE shipping through April 14 + an additional $50 off Red Light Products with code COMMUNE This episode was made possible by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase.
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    1 h
  • Is This Right for Me? Everything You Need to Know About GLP-1s

    Is This Right for Me? Everything You Need to Know About GLP-1s
    Apr 7 2026
    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.This episode covers: What GLP-1s are and how they work in the body The real clinical trial data on semaglutide and tirzepatide What happens to your weight when you stop taking them Muscle loss, gallstones, thyroid risk, and side effects worth knowing Who these drugs make sense for and who they don't The compounding pharmacy crackdown and what it means for you What "natural GLP-1s" actually are and aren't The lifestyle habits that work on the same systems without a prescription This episode was made possible by: Beyond BioHacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

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    45 m
  • Long-Term Love, Hard Training, and the Gap Between Knowing and Doing with Gabby Reece

    Long-Term Love, Hard Training, and the Gap Between Knowing and Doing with Gabby Reece
    Apr 2 2026
    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.They get into: Sustaining a long-term relationship and business partnership without losing yourself Gabby's training philosophy and why hard physical work builds resilience far beyond the gym The knowing-doing gap: why information alone doesn't change behavior, and what actually does Midlife, imposter syndrome, and gratitude as a daily disposition, not just a feeling 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. This episode was made possible by: Beyond BioHacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

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    1 h y 4 m
  • My Dad's Feet: An Essay from Hospice

    My Dad's Feet: An Essay from Hospice
    Mar 31 2026
    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.
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    13 m
  • Cravings Aren’t Weakness: The Microbiome, GLP-1, and Metabolic Health

    Cravings Aren’t Weakness: The Microbiome, GLP-1, and Metabolic Health
    Mar 26 2026
    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. This show is made possible by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase.
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    1 h
  • Grass-Fed Shark Returns: Collagen Vapes, Ear Lights, and Zen vs Jaden Smith

    Grass-Fed Shark Returns: Collagen Vapes, Ear Lights, and Zen vs Jaden Smith
    Mar 24 2026
    Welcome back to Grass-Fed Shark, our new comedy quiz show that explores wellness trends that have jumped the shark… like a grass-fed shark. Join in and play along for: The Shark Jump: Four bizarre wellness products or services. Only 1 is fake. 1800s or 2000s: Is the medical claim from the 1800s or the 2000s. You decide. Jayden Smith or Zen Master Linji: Is the saying a tweet from Jayden Smith, son of Will Smith or an aphorism attributed to the founder of Rinzai Zen from 1400 years ago. Do you have a suggestion for Grass-Fed Shark? Email us at grassfed@onecommune.com. This show is made possible by: Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off.
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    16 m