In this inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani recounts her battle with cancer, her near-death experience, and her rapid recovery. The book covers her childhood in Hong Kong, her struggles with cultural and religious expectations, and her epiphany during the NDE that she had the power to heal herself. Moorjani shares her insights on illness, healing, fear, and the true magnificence of every human being, emphasizing that we are spiritual beings having a human experience and that we are all connected.
In 'Heavily Meditated', Dave Asprey combines ancient wisdom traditions and practices with modern technology and cutting-edge methods. The book is based on his immersive program '40 Years of Zen' and provides an 8-step approach to help readers remove their triggers and upgrade their mental well-being. Asprey draws on his extensive experience in biohacking and human performance optimization to offer practical advice for improving mental clarity and resilience.
This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers. Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life. The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism[4][5][6].
What if the key to living longer isn’t avoiding stress—but mastering it
Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune and renowned stress expert, joins Dave to reveal why most of us have stress all wrong. In this fascinating conversation, Jeff redefines how we think about stress—showing how it can be your greatest ally instead of your worst enemy. From his groundbreaking new book Good Stress to the ancient practices that have stood the test of time, Jeff shares how to unlock the hidden potential of stress to build resilience, foster connections, and boost longevity.
You’ll discover why crying is an emotional biohack, how to spot the fine line between good and bad stress, and why the modern world keeps us stuck in a chronic stress loop—and how to break free. Jeff also dives into the science of emotional regulation, the role of connection in health, and the radical power of embracing discomfort to create balance and ease in your life.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to turn stress into a tool for resilience and longevity
• Why Jeff calls chronic ease the root of modern disease
• The science of tears: how crying regulates stress and boosts health
• How you can build a “psychological immune system” for emotional regulation
• The key to balancing good stress and avoiding burnout
• Why discomfort is the path to growth—and how to embrace it
Resources:
• 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025
• Jeff Krasno’s Website – https://www.jeffkrasno.com/
• Preorder Good Stress – https://www.onecommune.com/goodstressbook#preorder
• Follow Jeff on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jeffkrasno
• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com
• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Book – Smarter Not Harder: https://daveasprey.com/books
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
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Timestamps:
• 00:00 – Intro
• 01:02 – Meet Jeff Krasno
• 02:16 – Topanga Fires Survival
• 04:14 – Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
• 06:14 – Cortisol’s Role in Stress
• 13:13 – Social Media Triggers
• 20:32 – Stressful Conversations
• 31:34 – Cold Therapy Benefits
• 42:26 – Stress and Recovery Balance
• 45:58 – High Altitude Training
• 47:29 – Cold Therapy Fails
• 49:42 – Science of Crying
• 54:51 – Reflections on Legacy
• 59:37 – Balancing Stress and Ease
• 01:10:30 – Nature and Spirituality
• 01:22:52 – Facing Death with Grace
• 01:32:53 – Closing Thoughts
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The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey 
