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What if Stress Isn’t the Enemy? How to Turn it Into Power | Jeff Krasno
Episode 472
What if stress wasn’t your enemy—but your most underutilized superpower? In this deeply inspiring episode, Angela sits down with Jeff Krasno—co-founder of Wanderlust and Commune and author of Good Stress—to explore the revolutionary idea that the right kind of stress can become your greatest ally in health, healing, and personal transformation.
Jeff shares his raw and relatable journey from burnout and pre-diabetes to total life realignment—using fasting, breathwork, spiritual philosophy, and muscle building not just to lose 70 pounds but to become the man, father, and leader he always knew he could be. This conversation is packed with actionable tools, soulful perspective shifts, and the science-meets-spirit strategies to help you realign your body, your mind, and your mission—starting today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Wellness Is a Process, Not a Product: True health is found in dynamic balance—not perfection—and it evolves moment by moment.
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You Are Not Your Story: Jeff explains how spiritual and scientific insights helped him break free from old identity patterns and emotional eating.
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The Power of Good Stress: Fasting, cold therapy, strength training, and tough conversations can all act as ‘positive stressors’ that build resilience and growth.
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Muscle: Your Metabolic Powerhouse: Muscle isn’t just for strength—it’s a hormone-secreting, glucose-clearing organ that supports mood, metabolism, and brain health.
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Reclaiming Food Freedom with Fasting: Jeff shares how intermittent fasting helped him pause emotional cravings and reconnect to choice and presence.
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The Art of Stressful Conversations: Learn Jeff’s powerful tools for emotional regulation and true connection—like steel manning, sonder, and active listening.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
00:00 – Introduction
07:28 – Rewriting Your Story
11:59 – Meditation and Identity Deconstruction
18:20 – When Your Brand Doesn’t Match Your Lifestyle
24:51 – The Transformational Power of Fasting
30:26 – What Motivated Jeff’s Transformation
37:51 – Metabolic Flexibility & Muscle as Medicine
45:15 – Emotional Resilience through Stressful Conversations
54:33 – Health, Wealth & Happiness Now
58:47 – Where to Find Jeff & His Work
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewi
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