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Diaries of a Dance Dad by Jeff Krasno

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Diaries of a Dance Dad

Life Lessons from the Clutter of Parenthood

Twenty-one audio essays on raising my three daughters — hilarious, harrowing, and recorded to make you laugh and cry in equal measure.

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Twenty-one essays on the long, beautiful improv of raising three daughters, and the satori buried in the carpool line. Hilarious, harrowing, and recorded to make you laugh and cry in equal measure.

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What Readers Are Saying

“I laughed, I cried. I grew up in this world and goddam, you are spot on!”

Lindsey O.

“Laughter on one side, tears on the other, both melting into belonging.”

Joy F.

“A lovely, rich foundation. It's good to hear wholesome stories.”

Harper H.T.

“What a wonderful Dad story. You got it right.”

Marilyn T.

The Commune Podcast

Wisdom from the world’s best.
Stories from my own house.

Each week on the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with leading teachers, scientists, and storytellers. And every Tuesday, a new chapter of Diaries of a Dance Dad joins the conversation, as Jeff, Schuyler, and the girls unpack the essays together.

Good Stress by Jeff Krasno

Also by Jeff Krasno

Unlock the healing power of adversity.

Now available in paperback, Good Stress is Jeff's guide to embracing life's challenges to realign you with thriving health.

Now Available on Paperback Learn more →

What experts are saying

“True growth comes from embracing life’s hard edges. It’s a must-read.”

Mark Hyman, MD

“A profound reminder that facing our fears can transform not only our lives, but our collective journey.”

Marianne Williamson

“Good Stress beautifully reveals that so many of our stressors become our strengths.”

Brendon Burchard

“True growth comes from embracing life’s hard edges. It’s a must-read.”

Mark Hyman, MD

“A profound reminder that facing our fears can transform not only our lives, but our collective journey.”

Marianne Williamson

“Good Stress beautifully reveals that so many of our stressors become our strengths.”

Brendon Burchard

About Jeff

Conscious capitalist, anxious author, faithful father.

In 2018, Jeff co-founded Commune Media, an online learning platform for personal and societal well-being. As CEO & Chairman, Jeff focuses on business development and talent relationships. Jeff also hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. He’s the author of Good Stress and Diaries of a Dance Dad.

If there is a singular thread that weaves through the fabric of Jeff’s life, it’s the creation of community.

Explore Jeff’s Courses

Good Stress Summit

Discover the health benefits of doing hard things. I created this course to turn the insights you’ll find in my new book into lasting habits.

Cultivating Inner Peace

10 powerfully simple meditations for navigating turbulent times. Get the full course for free→

Stoic Meditations

10 contemplations to help you cultivate
a good life, here and now. Learn More â†’

Upcoming Events


The Perfect Weekend

With Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno

October 23-25, 2026
Commune · Topanga, CA

In this immersive, 3-day retreat, you will both learn and practice the principles of integrated wellness and discover the science of health and longevity and embody it in practice. 

By the end of the weekend, you will not only have a renewed sense of vitality but also an understanding of how to bring this feeling into your daily life through simple choices and smart habit stacking. 

The Global Exchange Conference

Featured Speaker

 December 6-9, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Global Exchange Conference is a mission led conference for professionals and advocates in behavioral health, mental health, wellness, and leadership. GXC Live brings together an international mix of these professionals. Over four days, attendees connect through education, networking, and shared experiences that continue to influence their work long after the event.