Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things (with Jeff Krasnos)

CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.6 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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In this insightful episode I sit down with Jeff Krasno, author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Jeff shares his personal journey from a diabetes diagnosis to reclaiming health through embracing life's challenges. We delve into the concept of 'good stress'—how practices like fasting, cold exposure, and engaging in difficult conversations can enhance physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Jeff also discusses the evolutionary mismatch between our ancestors' stressors and today's comforts, offering practical strategies to harness stress for growth and resilience. Tune in to discover how doing hard things can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life!

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0:36.1	Hi, I'm your host, Dr. Caroline Leaf, and welcome to my podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess.
0:42.3	Did you know that there are health benefits if you manage your mindset and lifestyle while going through the hard things of life?
0:48.9	Joining me today's Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal
0:55.8	well-being, and co-creator of Wonderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the
1:01.6	Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson
1:07.4	to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Marte. We dive into a fascinating discussion of how the comforts and conveniences of modern life undermine our mental health and biology and some tips on what we can do to change this.
1:20.6	But just before we begin, I'd love it if you can rate and review the show and share it with your friends and family.
1:26.8	One more thing, I am beyond thrilled to share something super exciting with you.
1:31.5	My brand new book, Help in a Hurry, is coming out in August.
1:35.1	This book is here to help you break free from that exhausting spiral of burnout and anxiety.
1:40.4	Instead, you'll learn step by step, how to snap out of chaos, shift your mindset and build
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