Episode Overview
In this vulnerable conversation, Jeff Krasno and
uncover how shame-based stories get wired into our lives—and how we can rewrite them. With raw honesty and humor, they explore how to heal trauma and reclaim your voice.Together, they explore:
The origin of “bullshit stories” and why they’re so hard to shake
How childhood loss and early shame shape adult self-worth
The real reason so many women feel like they’re behind in life
The difference between being open and staying open
What it means to be an “I got you” person—for others and yourself
Shame loss as a daily practice—and why it’s more powerful than self-awareness
The healing force of art, sobriety, and saying what you actually want
Quotes & Highlights
“A bullshit story is something that’s not true, that we hold onto and walk through the world as if they're true.” — Jennifer
These are the quiet scripts we inherit and repeat—stories that make us feel small, stuck, or unworthy.“Your want is enough.” — Jennifer
No justification needed. This is about reclaiming desire without shame or explanation.“Permission doesn't arrive on a bus that you're waiting for.” — Jeff
We often wait for external approval to make a change. This is your invitation to stop waiting.“I believe in something I call TSOWW, which is the school of whatever works.” — Jennifer
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Jennifer encourages finding what truly keeps you aligned—even if it’s unconventional.“Permission doesn't arrive on a bus that you're waiting for.” — Jennifer
Stop waiting for external validation to live the life you want. You’re the one you’ve been waiting for.“We get to make up the rules. We are our own proof of life. We have to be our own permission slip.” — Jennifer
A bold reclaiming of agency—no more waiting for outside validation to begin living fully.“Being self-aware is overrated… until we embody it.” — Jennifer
Knowing your patterns is only part of the journey—living differently is what matters.“I say the secret that's not a secret to everything good that's happened in my life and that's happening is staying open. Not being open, because being open's wonderful. But then you get rejected or whatever and you shut down. It's staying open.” — Jennifer
True transformation isn’t about a single moment of vulnerability—it’s about choosing to stay open, even after it hurts.
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About the Commune Podcast
Hosted by Jeff Krasno, the Commune podcast features thoughtful conversations for modern times. Not always comfortable but definitely needed, we explore both humanity and our human-ness. How can we live healthy, purpose-filled lives and be in service of something bigger? Guests include spiritual teachers, poets, scientists, philosophers, and activists for food sustainability, functional medicine, mental and physical health, and collective healing.
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In love,
Jeff
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