Welcome to the Commune podcast. My name is Jeff Krasno. Today on the show, I welcome the creator of energy bits and self-described algae gal Catherine Arnston. Sometimes I call her Chlorella DeVille. Oh God, dad joke number

10,000 there. But seriously, Catherine's enthusiasm and knowledge for this two billion-year-old

nutrient is palpable. And this conversation is a ton of fun. But before we dive in, I'm thrilled

to announce my new commune course, Good Stress. And in this course, I share the 10 good stress

protocols that help me lose 60 pounds, reverse my pre-diabetes, improve my sleep, increase my

ability to focus and feel more energized

day to day. So periods of calorie restriction due to food scarcity, exposure to extreme heat

and cold, early morning light, intense physical labor, connection to nature, face-to-face communication,

and living in community were simply part of life for tens of thousands of years. We evolved in relation to these paleolithic

and sometimes harsh environmental conditions. These stressors, as I explained in my course, activated longevity pathways and built

resilience.

But now, in an era of uber convenience, we need to purposefully self-impose these conditions

as a means to be well and to align with our biology. So this program breaks down

the protocols of fasting, deliberate cold and heat therapy, light therapy, and resistance training.

My good stress protocols go beyond the physiological, however. I outline methods to build concentration

and your psychological immune system.

I even prescribe a social fitness regimen as the strength of your social connections are essential to well-being.

I even talk about the benefits of stressed plants.

That's right. Plants can get stressed too.

So you can sign up and be the first to get the

first five days for free at one commune.com slash good stress. That's o'ne.com forward slash good

stress. Without further delay, here is my conversation with Catherine Arnston.

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