Reframing Stress: The Good and the Bad with Author Jeff Krasno (Episode 230)

Episode 230 of the Fit Father Project Podcast Reframing Stress: The Good and the Bad.

This week Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune and co-creator of Wanderlust, discuss the concept of stress, differentiating between good stress and bad stress, and how understanding this can lead to better health outcomes. Jeff shares his personal journey of overcoming health challenges and emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation, nutrition, and daily practices in building resilience. They also delve into the role of supplements in supporting overall health and well-being.

The discussion also explores the many aspects of stress, its role in health and wellness, and the importance of embracing challenges for personal growth. They discuss the impact of antioxidants, the benefits of adaptive stress responses, and the significance of community and support in navigating life's challenges. The conversation also delves into the cultural shifts towards convenience and the potential consequences of automation on human resilience. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for self-imposed stressors to foster emotional resilience and holistic growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Stress can be reframed as an adaptive mechanism.
• Chronic stress leads to imbalances in health.
• Good stress can be beneficial for health.
• Emotional regulation is crucial for physical health.
• Change is possible through self-awareness and action.
• Nutrition plays a key role in resilience.
• Daily practices can enhance health and well-being.
• Liposomal supplements improve nutrient absorption.
• Magnesium is often deficient in modern diets.
• Sprouts are an easy addition to improve nutrition. Taking antioxidants like glutathione can aid in detoxification during weight loss.
• Reactive oxygen species can be beneficial in acute phases but harmful if chronic.
• The right amount of stress can lead to physiological and psychological benefits.
• Muscle growth is a stress response that requires proper nutrition and rest.
• Cultural convenience may lead to disease and a lack of resilience.
• Self-imposing stressors can align us with our biological needs.
• Emotional resilience can be cultivated through mindfulness and stress protocols.
• Building a psychological immune system is essential for overall well-being.

Reframing Stress: The Good and the Bad with Author Jeff Krasno (Episode 230)

More About Jeff Krasno and Commune

Website: https://www.onecommune.com/
Book: https://www.onecommune.com/goodstressbook
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commune-with-jeff-krasno/id1409479503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wecommune
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Biographical Information on Jeff Krasno

Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. 

His latest venture expands Jeff’s personal story and protocols into a book, Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things (Hay House, March 2025). The book dives deeper into the concepts from the course, distilling insights from over 400 podcast conversations Jeff has conducted, along with his personal experiences applying these ideas to transform his own health. It explores deliberate, self-imposed behaviors that promote social, psychological, and physical well-being, offering both a philosophical exploration of true wellness and practical steps to achieve it.

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