#311 The Art of Good Stress: Jeff Krasno on Emotional Regulation and Growth

The Gabby Reece Show

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🗓️ 3 March 2025

⏱️ 129 minutes

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Jeff Krasno shares his journey from experiencing chronic health issues to discovering the concept of 'good stress' and how it can lead to resilience and better health. He discusses the importance of emotional regulation, the impact of modern convenience on health, and practical strategies for implementing change in one's life. Through personal anecdotes and insights, he emphasizes the need for discomfort in fostering growth and well-being. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Journey to Understanding Chronic Disease 02:58 The Impact of Stress on Health 06:08 Creating Spaces for Connection and Growth 08:52 The Challenge of Authenticity in Self-Promotion 12:10 The Importance of Staying True to Oneself 15:56 The Concept of Good Stress 18:51 The Personal Health Crisis 22:03 The Role of Modern Convenience in Health Decline 25:09 The Shift Towards Health and Wellness 27:52 Implementing Change: The Path to Recovery 31:08 The Science Behind Good Stress 33:54 The Psychological Benefits of Fasting and Cold Therapy 37:08 Applying Lessons from Good Stress to Daily Life 44:18 Emotional Regulation and Cold Exposure 48:37 The Tightrope of Engagement 51:45 Navigating Difficult Conversations 58:00 Building a Psychological Immune System 01:01:50 The Interplay of Physical and Psychological Health 01:06:23 The Importance of Stillness 01:12:20 Crying as Emotional Regulation 01:20:41 Trusting Yourself and Nature 01:25:05 Choosing Your Stress 01:30:52 The Science of Good Stress 01:34:01 The Importance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 01:41:29 Confronting the Fear of Death 01:51:21 The Journey of Personal Transformation 02:01:00 Parenting with Safety and Love For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I had all of the presentations of modern infirmity.
0:04.3	I was much, much heavier.
0:05.8	I had brain fog and chronic fatigue.
0:08.8	I was just a chronic insomniac.
0:10.9	I was fidgety.
0:12.1	I couldn't concentrate.
0:13.6	I felt they needed to check my phone all the time.
0:15.8	All of those qualities that we basically accept as normal, but they're totally abnormal. That propelled me on this
0:26.6	search to really try to understand the nature of chronic disease and why it is so widespread.
0:33.6	We're so accustomed to downward spirals in health, but what I experience is an upward spiral,
0:40.3	and those are possible too.
0:42.3	In this moment in time when essentially the world is out to trigger you, to be able to be
0:50.3	untriggerable and to emotionally regulate is perhaps like the greatest skill that you can develop.
0:56.7	How did that impact your still real-life stress?
1:00.2	I could apply that same ability to other stressful situations as they would inevitably arise.
1:08.1	My children, at work, in conflict, take a step back. What is the provenance of
1:12.7	their action or their behavior? And what is the most appropriate response?
1:17.2	Hi, everyone. So today I'm going to be sitting down with someone who has spent his career
1:21.4	creating spaces, both physical and digital, that foster growth, connection, and well-being. You might know Jeff Krasno as the
1:30.2	co-founder of Wonderlust, the global yoga and wellness community, or from his work with Commune,
1:36.1	where he's bringing wisdom from some of the world's leading minds on health, mindfulness,
1:40.8	and personal development right to the people who need it most. But today, we're going to be
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