EPI 198: GOOD STRESS Author Jeff Krasno Shares Timeless Wisdom On Health, Longevity, Breathing, Mindfulness, & Happiness
Release Date: 05/06/2025
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(0:00) Intro
(0:48) Jeff’s story and 9/11 healing
(4:03) Good stress vs bad stress
(7:53) The psychological side of stress and emotional regulation
(13:39) Ancient wellness practices and building calm through meditation
(18:00) Tools for managing stress
(35:51) Movement and exercise through evolution
(41:20) Where to learn more about Jeff and his book
(46:05) Outro
Who is Jeff Krasno?
Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of health experts and luminaries from Andrew Huberman and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday.
Jeff is the author of Good Stress, a collection of wellness protocols that he developed to reverse his diabetes, lose 60 pounds and reclaim his health at age 50.
Jeff and his better three-quarters, Schuyler Grant, own and operate Commune Topanga, a 10-acre wellness center and production lab where they host regular retreats together featuring yoga, cold plunging, sauna bathing, lectures and story-telling.
Jeff & Schuyler have three beautiful daughters, Phoebe, Lolli and Micah. They currently live in Los Angeles, California.
Connect with Jeff:
Website: https://www.onecommune.com/
Grab a copy: https://www.onecommune.com/goodstressbook
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