10% Happier with Dan Harris How Modern Life Makes You Sick – And How To Fix It | Jeff Krasno
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Jun 23, 2025 
Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune and author of Good Stress, dives into how to embrace 'good stress' for better health. He shares practical strategies for integrating beneficial stress and discusses the pitfalls of modern convenience on well-being. Krasno reveals his personal battles with chronic health issues and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature, along with fasting and mindful practices. The conversation also explores the balance between comfort and health, inspired by Eastern philosophies, for a more resilient lifestyle.
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Wellness Entrepreneur Diagnosed Ill
- Jeff Krasno was a wellness entrepreneur diagnosed with diabetes at 49, exposing his chronic unwellness.
- This diagnosis prompted a deep dive into the causes of chronic disease, blending personal experience with science.
Chronic Ease Fuels Disease
- Chronic disease stems from chronic ease, due to engineered convenience and comfort.
- Evolutionary mismatches in lifestyle undermine biology, leading to widespread health problems.
Evolutionary Mismatches Harm Health
- Our modern constant feeding and temperature-controlled environments break evolved biological cycles.
- Such mismatches prevent beneficial processes like autophagy, neuroplasticity, and metabolic balance.
