Ep 201: Good Stress with Jeff Krasno
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Ep 201: Good Stress with Jeff Krasno
Episode 201: Show Notes
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light reacquaints us with Jeff Krasno, the visionary behind the global wellness phenomenon Wanderlust and the founder of One Commune, an online platform designed to nurture mind, body, and soul. Returning from his initial appearance back in episode 10, Jeff shares the evolution of his journey from organizing the first Wanderlust festival to establishing One Commune and beyond.
This conversation is rich with insights, weaving through the transformational power of what Jeff terms "Good Stress." Drawing from his latest course on One Commune, Jeff and Light delve into the nuances of distinguishing between harmful stress and beneficial stress—how the right kind can indeed be a catalyst for growth and wellness.
Jeff shares the nuts and bolts of creating compelling online courses. His collaboration with Oprah Winfrey on a yoga course marked a pivotal point in his career, laying the groundwork for One Commune. Jeff also offers a behind-the-scenes look at this collaboration, detailing the inception, challenges, and triumphs of bringing meaningful online content to life.
For entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone intrigued by the online course creation process, the first part of this episode is a goldmine. Jeff imparts practical advice, grounded in real-world experience, on growing your audience, crafting content that resonates, and collaborating with industry leaders.
But there's more—Jeff passionately discusses the concept of Good Stress, unveiling how embracing challenge and discomfort can lead to profound personal health benefits. From cold plunges to the philosophy of squatting, Jeff's approach is about integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to enhance our well-being in today's comfort-driven world.
Whether you're here for the entrepreneurial insights or the holistic health strategies, this episode is a compelling blend of practical wisdom and inspiring stories. So, if you're looking to enrich your life or simply curious about what it means to live well in the modern age, Jeff Krasno's return to the show is an episode you won't want to miss.
Join us as we explore the transformative power of Good Stress and the journey of a man who's dedicated his life to wellness, creativity, and helping others find their path.
Key Points From This Episode:
Introduction to Jeff Krasno: His journey with Wanderlust and One Commune
The genesis of Wanderlust: Combining passion, wellness, and community
Jeff’s transition from Wanderlust to creating One Commune
Behind the scenes: Collaborating with Oprah on a yoga course
The Art of Online Course Creation: Tips from Jeff Krasno's Experience
Exploring Good Stress: Understanding its value and impact
Jeff Krasno's Personal Transformation: How Jeff reversed his declining health
How to implement Good Stress in your daily life
Why you should be doing cold plunges and squatting
Entrepreneurial Insights: Building and Growing an Online Platform
The Importance of Challenging Conversations for Personal Growth
Navigating the World of Wellness: Learning from Mistakes and Successes
Jeff's Vision for the Future of Wellness and Community Building
Quotes:
"Commune in many respects, was a tool for me to amplify, the teachings and lessons of great thought leaders and integrative and functional medicine doctors and yogis and meditation and spiritual leaders. But it was honestly also an end of one experiment for myself." — @JeffKrasno
"The notion of putting 100,000 people through a 14 day program simultaneously creates a community. It creates a vibration. People are sharing amongst each other. They're posting as they're going through. People are providing accountability. People are helping each other with tips and hacks through the program." — @JeffKrasno
“Chronic disease is a result of chronic ease. We've built our culture for comfort and convenience, which is actually bad for our health." — @JeffKrasno
"The amazing thing about the body is that it's designed for homeostasis. It's designed to bring itself back into equilibrium." — @JeffKrasno
"Building muscle mass is the most obvious, straightforward example of good stress. It's about how what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger." — @JeffKrasno
"Exposing ourselves to cold and heat in the right doses can activate resilience pathways in the body, leading to improved health." — @JeffKrasno
"The key to having stressful conversations is seeking connection and not seeking solution. Not seeking agreement but identify the places of common ground." — @JeffKrasno