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We often think of stress as the enemy—but what if the right kind of stress is actually the path to a longer, healthier, more vibrant life?

In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Jeff Krasno—founder of Commune, host of the Commune podcast, and author of The Comfort Trap and Good Stress—to explore how leaning into specific types of stress can improve your psychological health, emotional resilience, and physical well-being.

Drawing from his personal health journey—including a diabetes diagnosis, chronic fatigue, and emotional dysregulation—Jeff shares how he flipped the script on stress. From ice baths to hard conversations, Jeff reveals how "adversity mimetics" (intentional stressors) can activate your body’s natural healing systems and improve everything from metabolic health to relationships.

Together, Elisha and Jeff explore:

• The surprising link between emotional stress and physical disease
• Why we need to reintroduce Paleolithic stressors into modern life
• How small discomforts can build psychological immunity
• Emotional regulation tools to navigate difficult conversations
• The science of hormesis and how it activates longevity pathways
• Why embracing adversity is essential to finding real ease

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Chronic stress isn’t just a mental burden—it’s cutting years off your life.

In today’s episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals the science behind stress and aging—and how calming your mind is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health and extend your lifespan.

Stress speeds up aging at a cellular level, affecting your immune system, heart health, and even the length of your telomeres (the protective caps on your DNA that determine longevity).

But here’s the good news: you have more control than you think.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How stress impacts your body, from inflammation to sleep
• The hidden ways stress sneaks into your daily life
• Research-backed techniques to rewire your brain for calm
• A simple practice to stop stress from running your life

Imagine if you could train your nervous system to shift from stress mode to calm mode automatically. How would that impact your relationships, focus, and overall health?

Listen now and let us know in the comments—what’s one small shift you can make today to lower your stress?

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Cultivating Calm in the Chaos

02:08 – The Shocking Link Between Stress & Longevity

07:45 – How Stress Speeds Up Aging at a Cellular Level

12:30 – The #1 Hormone That Wrecks Your Health

17:55 – How to Spot Hidden Stress in Your Daily Life

25:00 – Simple, Research-Backed Techniques to Reduce Stress

33:10 – How Meditation & Breathwork Protect Your DNA

40:45 – The Power of Micro-Resets to Build Daily Calm

49:00 – The Science Behind Emotional Longevity

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Most people think pain is purely physical—but what if that’s not the full story?

In today’s episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, I sit down with Leon Logothetis, bestselling author, world traveler, and creator of The Kindness Diaries, to unpack the hidden connection between emotional pain, healing, and inner peace.

Leon has traveled the world relying solely on the kindness of strangers, but behind the adventure was a deeper quest—to heal from the depression and anxiety that followed him for years. His latest documentary, The Kindness Within, reveals what truly heals pain from the inside out.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real reason emotional wounds keep resurfacing
• Why avoiding pain actually makes it stronger
• The power of human connection and why sharing your pain is the key to healing
• How to cultivate peace in a world designed to distract you

Leon shares powerful insights from his global journey, the wisdom of spiritual teachers, and the exact steps you can take to free yourself from emotional weight and create more peace, resilience, and connection in daily life.

Listen now to discover how to finally let go of pain and step into healing.

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Resilience isn’t about pushing through—it’s about training your mind to rise above the struggle.

In this episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Melli O’Brien, mindfulness teacher, author of Deep Resilience and creator of The Deep Resilience Method, to break down the real science behind resilience, self-compassion, and overcoming adversity. Melli shares her personal journey through crisis, heartbreak, and illness—and how she turned pain into power. She explains how to build unshakable emotional resilience using mindfulness, values-based action, and self-compassion.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The science behind mindfulness and emotional resilience
• The RISE framework and how to regulate stress in real-time
• How to break free from fear and self-doubt
• Why emotional strength comes from self-compassion, not self-criticism
• Practical daily practices to train your brain for resilience

Listen now to learn how to build deep, lasting resilience.

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If you've struggled with chronic pain, migraines, gut issues, fibromyalgia, or long COVID and nothing seems to work—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, psychotherapist, mind-body expert, and author of Mind Your Body, to explore how stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotions trigger physical symptoms—and what you can do about it.

Nicole has helped thousands of people heal from chronic pain without medication or surgery by rewiring their nervous system and addressing the emotional root of pain.

• Why chronic pain isn’t "just in your head"—but IS connected to emotions
• How your nervous system responds to trauma & keeps you in a pain cycle
• The hidden link between perfectionism, stress & inflammation
• A simple practice that can help rewire your brain & body for healing
• How to stop fear from keeping you stuck in pain

Listen now & take the first step toward lasting relief!

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• Podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain 
• Book: Mind Your Body 
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Play isn’t just for kids—it’s the key to emotional resilience.

In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, renowned parenting expert and author of The Way of Play (Find it here: https://amzn.to/4gOVjmU). She is also the co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and other bestsellers.

This episode explores how play, connection, and emotional regulation transform the way we raise resilient kids and bring more joy into our lives.

Dr. Bryson reveals:

• How play rewires kids' brains for resilience
• Tiny play moments that create deep emotional bonds
• Why emotional regulation starts with parents
• The number one parenting shift that makes discipline easier

We also discuss the surprising link between play, stress relief, and emotional longevity—for kids and adults.

Listen now and learn how to make parenting simpler, more joyful, and more connected.

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What if music could be a powerful tool for emotional healing and longevity? In this episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Josh Brill, a globally recognized music educator, to explore how sound, vibration, and deep listening can rewire your nervous system, reduce stress, and enhance well-being—even if you’ve never played an instrument.

Josh shares his journey from Berklee College of Music to discovering music as a mindfulness and healing practice. Learn how deep listening, mindful playing, and vibrational awareness can transform emotional and physical health.

Episode Highlights:

• The science behind sound healing and emotional balance
• How deep listening can calm anxiety and improve focus
• A guided music meditation to experience its effects firsthand
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Listen now and try the practice for yourself.

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Learn more about Dr. Aliza Pressman at https://draliza.com Get The 5 Principles of Parenting https://a.co/d/hm9W5hy Substack https://dralizapressman.substack.com

What if parenting wasn’t about getting everything right—but about strengthening the connection with your kids? In this powerful episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Five Principles of Parenting and Host of the Raising Good Humans Podcast, to explore how parents can ditch perfectionism, embrace repair, and raise emotionally resilient children.

We cover the science behind how reflection builds emotional longevity, why rules create security rather than restriction, and why repair is the real secret to strong relationships. If you’ve ever felt the weight of parental guilt, this episode is a game-changer.

• 00:00 – Introduction and Personal Background
• 05:54 – Core Values in Parenting
• 09:57 – The Importance of Reflection
• 14:01 – Connection Over Perfectionism
• 19:56 – The Role of Relationships in Parenting
• 23:59 – Regulation and Mindfulness in Parenting
• 27:30 – Understanding Our Emotional Passcodes
• 36:46 – The Importance of Repair in Relationships
• 45:12 – Establishing Rules with Love and Boundaries

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Episode Overview

In this powerful episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher, who reveals how stress, burnout, and emotional habits are secretly destroying your heart—and what you can do about it. Discover the 1978 rabbit study proving that love and connection protect your arteries, how chronic stress rewires your brain, and why most doctors miss the real cause of burnout. Dr. Fisher also shares simple, science-backed methods for fortifying both emotional and physical well-being. If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or looking to protect your heart and live longer, this conversation is a must-listen.

Dr. Fisher’s Book – Just One Heart: https://amzn.to/3WDO2iA

Episode Highlights

• 00:00 – The Rabbit Effect: Compassion’s Impact on Health

• 02:58 – Emotional Health and Heart Disease

• 05:50 – Burnout in Healthcare: A Personal Journey

• 09:10 – The Physiological Effects of Chronic Stress

• 12:06 – Building Resilience: Inner and Outer Resources

• 14:57 – The Science of Laughter and Health

• 17:48 – Positive Emotions and Heart Health

• 36:19 – The Power of Generosity and Social Influence

• 39:03 – Understanding Negativity Bias and Positivity Ratios

• 40:26 – The Impact of Emotional Awareness

• 42:19 – The Convincing Nature of Negative Thoughts

• 43:43 – The Role of Attention in Emotional Well-being

• 45:10 – Mindfulness and Attention Regulation

• 47:02 – Practices for Strengthening Attention

• 49:24 – The Importance of Body Awareness

• 51:13 – Mindfulness Beyond the Mind

• 55:36 – Setting Boundaries for Emotional Health

• 57:58 – The Challenge of Saying No

• 1:00:50 – The Importance of Self-Worth in Boundaries

• 1:03:43 – Lessons from Just One Heart

• 1:06:27 – The Connection Between Emotions and Heart Health

• 1:08:55 – Final Thoughts on Compassion and Connection

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Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes Dr. Marc Brackett, Yale professor, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence transforms personal and relational well-being.

Dr. Brackett shares his personal journey through childhood trauma, the development of his groundbreaking RULER framework for emotional intelligence, and actionable ways to recognize, label, and regulate emotions effectively. They also discuss the misunderstood nature of emotional regulation, the role of vulnerability in building connections, and how cultivating emotional intelligence leads to better decisions, deeper relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Whether you're seeking to enhance emotional awareness, strengthen your relationships, or uncover the link between emotions and longevity, this episode is packed with insights and practical tools.

Learn more about Dr. Marc Brackett: https://marcbrackett.com

Episode Highlights

Timestamps:

00:00 - Understanding Emotional Regulation

03:07 - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

06:03 - Mindsets and Beliefs About Emotions

08:59 - Personal Journey and Childhood Trauma

11:53 - The Role of Nurture in Emotional Development

14:53 - The RULER Framework Explained

17:54 - Implementing Emotional Intelligence in Daily Life

33:56 - Cultural Literacy and Emotional Expression

39:05 - The Challenge of Authentic Expression

44:50 - Playing with Happiness

56:10 - The Importance of Emotional Vocabulary

01:00:44 - Envisioning a Culture of Emotional Awareness

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