EPI 198: GOOD STRESS Author Jeff Krasno Shares Timeless Wisdom On Health, Longevity, Breathing, Mindfulness, & Happiness

May 08, 2025 1 min read

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Show notes:

(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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