How to Hack Your Stress and Engineer Your Tears to BOOST Longevity | Jeff Krasno
Dave Asprey
Jan 23, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Flush stress hormones by crying
Emotional tears have a unique chemical signature and contain stress hormones like ACTH, meaning crying is a literal way to flush stress out of your body.
Reintroduce beneficial stressors to combat chronic disease
The modern world's focus on comfort and convenience has stripped away the beneficial Paleolithic stressors we evolved with, leading to chronic disease.
Recognize cortisol's importance for health and vitality
Low cortisol is four times more deadly than high cortisol, and it's essential for functions like maintaining blood pressure and waking up.
Balance your immune system to prevent cytokine storms
An over-agitated immune system, like in a cytokine storm, is dangerous, so the goal should be a balanced immune system, not just a boosted one.
Strengthen psychological immunity through exposure to insults
Just as your physiological immune system builds antibodies through exposure, your psychological immune system can be strengthened by experiencing and processing insults.
Choose toxin-free ceramic cookware to avoid PFAS chemicals
To avoid toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' commonly found in nonstick pans and even air fryers, use toxin-free ceramic cookware like Our Place.
Engage in difficult conversations to foster empathy and connection
Leaning into difficult conversations with people you disagree with can be a form of 'good stress' that builds empathy and connection.
Utilize intentional pain to enhance dopamine sensitivity
Brief, intentional, and conscious exposure to pain, like in an ice bath, can improve dopamine signaling and sensitivity for up to six weeks.
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