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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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46. Jeff Krasno: The Loneliness Epidemic - How Social Isolation Is Killing Us Faster Than Smoking

Mar 22, 2025 · 44m

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What if the symptoms you've been chalking up to "normal life"—brain fog, persistent insomnia, chronic fatigue, and the stubborn belly fat—were actually signs of a deeper disconnection from what makes us truly human? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Krasno, author of "Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things," to explore the hidden epidemic of disconnection and its profound impact on our health. We dive into why social isolation is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, how community might be the #1 factor in longevity according to Harvard's 85-year study, and practical strategies for rebuilding "social fitness" in an increasingly isolated world. Jeff shares his…