Episode 125

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9th Jul 2025

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 around
  • 00:03:12 – The challenge of people-pleasing and finding authenticity
  • 00:05:31 – The turning point: Health crisis and facing personal demons
  • 00:09:00 – Buddhism and the concept of impermanence
  • 00:12:03 – How understanding your body’s impermanence can change your life
  • 00:15:10 – Why good stress is essential for health and longevity
  • 00:19:37 – How pushing your body to its limits can increase resilience
  • 00:25:01 – Building a psychological immune system through stress
  • 00:29:43 – Practical advice: Stressful conversations and healing through conflict
  • 00:33:03 – Lessons from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The power of difficult conversations
  • 00:36:16 – Courage: What it truly means to be courageous in the modern world

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Credits:

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
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