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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 49 MIN

Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things (with Jeff Krasnos)

from The Dr. Leaf Show · host Dr. Caroline Leaf

Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/ In this insightful episode I sit down with Jeff Krasno, author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Jeff shares his personal journey from a diabetes diagnosis to reclaiming health through embracing life's challenges. We delve into the concept of 'good stress'—how practices like fasting, cold exposure, and engaging in difficult conversations can enhance physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Jeff also discusses the evolutionary mismatch between our ancestors' stressors and today's comforts, offering practical strategies to harness stress for growth and resilience. Tune in to discover how doing hard things can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life! Get Jeff's book here: https://onecommune.mykajabi.com/goodstressbook?preview_theme_id=2159005940 Sponsors making this episode possible:  ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/ In this insightful episode I sit down with Jeff Krasno, author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Jeff shares his personal journey from a diabetes diagnosis to reclaiming health through embracing life's challenges. We delve into the concept of 'good stress'—how practices like fasting, cold exposure, and engaging in difficult conversations can enhance physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Jeff also discusses the evolutionary mismatch between our ancestors' stressors and today's comforts, offering practical strategies to harness stress for growth and resilience. Tune in to discover how doing hard things can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life! Get Jeff's book here: https://onecommune.mykajabi.com/goodstressbook?preview_theme_id=2159005940 Sponsors making this episode possible:  ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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