
Jeff Krasno: Good Stress - The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things | Unplug Meditation
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Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of the wellness platform Commune and host of the popular Commune podcast, where he’s interviewed leading voices like Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and Dr. Mark Hyman. At age 50, Jeff reversed his diabetes, lost 60 pounds, and transformed his health by embracing something unexpected: good stress. In his book, "Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things", he explores how discomfort can actually heal us. In this interview with Unplug Founder Suze Yalof Schwartz, Jeff shares the tools that have helped him thrive—so you too can feel stronger, clearer, and more alive.
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