Why Good Stress Might Save Your Life | Jeff Krasno

What if stress isn’t the enemy—but the cure? In this episode, Jeff Krasno shares how he reversed type 2 diabetes, lost 60 pounds, and transformed his life at 50 by leveraging good stress. From cold plunges to tough conversations, he breaks down the science-backed strategies that build resilience, balance hormones, and boost metabolic health.

Whether you're burned out, inflamed, or just tired of feeling off—this episode is your blueprint for powerful, lasting change.

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Links Mentioned in This Episode:

- Jeff’s book: Good Stress by Jeff Krasno https://amzn.to/3E5kXGZ

- Commune: https://www.onecommune.com

- Jeff’s podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno

- Rhonda Patrick’s research on sauna and cardiovascular health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34363927/ 

- Article on butyrate and ADHD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-87546-y 

- David Sinclair’s research on resveratrol: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12939617/ 

- Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat info: https://bigboldhealth.com

- Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://amzn.to/3becjT7

- Learn more about ADHD and Women’s Hormones: https://drbrighten.com/sync/

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