Good Stress: How to Use Discomfort to Grow with Jeff Krasno

In this episode of the Harvest Series Podcast, we dive into the concept of good stress with Jeff Krasno, founder of one of the largest conscious living communities, and author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Jeff shares his personal journey of overcoming health challenges and how certain types of stress can be used for personal growth. From childhood struggles to health crises, Jeff explains how embracing discomfort can lead to resilience and overall well-being. He connects his experiences with ancient philosophies, including Buddhism and Stoicism, revealing how we can harness stress to find balance and meaning in life. Are you ready to transform your approach to stress? Check his podcast, Commune Chapters:00:00:00 – Introduction: Can stress actually be good for you?00:01:28 – Jeff’s childhood and the impact of moving around00:03:12 – The challenge of people-pleasing and finding authenticity00:05:31 – The turning point: Health crisis and facing personal demons00:09:00 – Buddhism and the concept of impermanence00:12:03 – How understanding your body’s impermanence can change your life00:15:10 – Why good stress is essential for health and longevity00:19:37 – How pushing your body to its limits can increase resilience00:25:01 – Building a psychological immune system through stress00:29:43 – Practical advice: Stressful conversations and healing through conflict00:33:03 – Lessons from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The power of difficult conversations00:36:16 – Courage: What it truly means to be courageous in the modern world You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates. Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series. Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnician in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: Chambord Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel