100 Not Out

It’s a big week at 100 Not Out. Damo has just turned 48, his son Jackson is about to have his 21st Birthday, and Marcus is about to see a large chunk of his family for the time in more than 2 years. These significant events have Marcus & Damo pondering about what quality of life looks like as we get older. When is mid-life exactly? Why are children’s birthdays such powerful events for reflection? And so much more. For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash The post 100NO 453: Mid-life Musings as Damo turns 48 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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We’re often asked what have we learnt along the way of interviewing hundreds of graceful agers on 100 Not Out and beyond. From panicking about our food choices, to going so hardcore that avocado was used instead of shaving cream – we’ve made our fair share of ‘interesting’ decisions over the journey. We’d like to think this episode is filled with self-deprecating humour – and whilst we hope you laugh your way through much of this episode, we also hope it shows that the more extreme decisions in relation to health and wellness are often the least beneficial (in the long term). For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Gil Ndjouwou on Unsplash The post 100NO 451: Diet panic, shaving with avocado and other lifestyle lessons appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Andrew Bevin has sent in a question, asking – “Hey guys. Long time listener here in Wellington, NZ since 2016. Have easily listened to hundreds of these pods + Wellness Guys until it finished up too. Appreciate you guys a lot and love the work you do! Anyway, you’re always asking for questions and I have one. I’m now a first-time dad-to-be, so I thought I’d ask how living a one hundred not out lifestyle shapes you as a parent. What have you learnt, what did you wish you knew earlier, and what would you do differently? Thought that this could spark an interesting conversation. Cheers!” Thanks for your question Andrew – and to everyone in our community we hope you enjoy this episode! For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Artem Kniaz on Unsplash The post 100NO 450: Raising Children – What we would have done differently & wish we knew earlier appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The act of giving (and expecting nothing in return) is as good as a lost art in modern society. After a treachorous COVID-19 period, where we’ve often had to fend for ourselves and ensure our basic needs of shelter and food are met, many of us have struggled to give to others. But that doesn’t mean it’s not imporant. In fact, it’s arguably more important than ever to contribute to society, especially when no one expects it. That doesn’t have to be through gifts – manners, complements, and many non-material offerings can be just as valuable as those with a price tag on it. And when the art of generosity is mastered, a greater level of fulfilment in life is there for the taking. For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com Photo by Elaine Casap on Unsplash The post 100NO 449: The Art of Generosity in an often-selfish world appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100 Not Out and the world lost a dear friend last week when Eddie Jaku, the Happiest Man on Earth, passed away at the age of 101. The Holocaust survivor who taught people not to hate, leaves behind his wife Flore, children Michael and Andre, and grandchildren and great-grand-children. Eddie lost 148 family members to the Holocaust; only he and his sister survived. Eddie joined us on 100 Not Out on episodes 103, 104 and 244. We have re-released these episodes today to make it easy for you to remember and be inspired by Eddie. Eddie is the author of The Happiest Man on Earth Rest In Peace Eddie. To connect with Damian go to www.damiankristof.com To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 448: Vale Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku continues to share his wisdom from his remarkable story of survival from the Holocaust. To find out more about Eddie’s story click here or click here. The post 100NO 104: Eddie Jaku Part 2 – Surviving the Holocaust appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

One of Australia’s oldest living survivors of the Holocaust is Eddie Jaku. The almost 95-year old shares his stories from Auschwitz, his lessons, the hardships and the lives he has impacted through coming out and telling his story so openly and with so much grace. A truly inspiring individual. Part 2 of this interview takes place in episode 104. Update: We caught up with Eddie just shy of his 98th birthday in 2017. Listen in to episode 244 to expose yourself to more wisdom from “the happiest man you’ll ever meet”. The post 100NO 103: Surviving the Holocaust with Eddie Jaku Part 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today we answer a question from one of our loyal listeners, Pete Lennon. “Gentlemen – I have a question I think would be good to explore. Given that healthy people have better outcomes than those who are chronically sick against COVID, have us involved in the wellness industry squandered an incredible opportunity to influence a greater population by being caught up in all sorts of conspiracy narratives. This is a general question. Not aimed at individuals and certainly not you guys.” A fascinating question – and we hope you find the answer just as interesting

Today we pay homage to a previous guest of 100 Not Out, Ada Murkies. Ada passed away recently aged 98, and it would be remiss of us not to remember and replay for you Ada’s incredible outlook on life. Imagine this: It’s 1940 and Ada Murkies is a young Polish teenager of 17 when she hears a knock at the door. It’s 2 o’clock in the morning and it’s Russian army officers, demanding they pack their belongings within 2 hours and prepare to be deported to Siberia. Ada, her brother and sister, mother and grandmother are loaded on to the cattle cart and offloaded to Siberia – a TWO week journey. Once there, they work in the gold mines and forestries in COLD WINTERS we can’t even imagine. All the the while the family awaits news of Ada’s father, an officer in the Polish army, only to find that he is one of the 20,000 poles murdered in the infamous Katyn Forest massacre. When news hits that Poland is creating an army to support Russia in its bid to defeat Hitler, Ada immediately enlists. What happens next? Well, this i

If you’ve had organs or other body parts removed, will you live a shorter life? This question, posed by wonderful 100 Not Out listener and community member, Bron, is the topic of today’s episode. Her full question (provided here with Bron’s permission) is – “As Damo would know I am a patient of his. I am 44 next week and have to date had several organs removed. Stomach – due to cancer, gall bladder, appendix, full hysterectomy. What effect does organ removal have on longevity? As I’ve always thought everything works together and has a function and place. Particularly the stomach and gall bladder. I am surprised how well and healthy I live without them. But it does concern me that it has shortened my life. A big thanks to Damo for his awesome guidance.” Thanks so much for your question Bron. If you have a question you would like to be discussed then send it through to marcus@marcuspearce.com.au or DM us on Facebook  or Instagram. The post 100NO 445: Does organ removal impact longevity? appeared first on The We

Does judgement get us down? Does it make us feel flat, frustrated, anxious and argumentative? Damo had a conversation recently with a friend who said he had become quite judgemental and realised what impact it was having on his emotions. Practicing non-judgement may seem impossible and almost useless. But what of judging less? And what of being more curious? We discuss all of this and more on episode 444 of 100 Not Out. Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash The post 100NO 444: Are we becoming too judgemental? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

You have to go all the way back to episode 17 of 100 Not Out when we interviewed our very first centenarian on the podcast. Back then it was July 2013 and Dexter Kruger was 103 Little did we know that our first centenarian guest would go on to become the oldest man in the history of our country ever to live.  Dexter lived to 111 years and 188 days, not only becoming the oldest man in Australia but the oldest living human being until his death on July 20 2021.  Dexter was also the world’s oldest active author and you know what they say – behind every 111-year-old author is an incredible transcriber, and that transcriber slash ghostwriter and dear friend of Dexter’s is Janet Rowlings, who joins us again on 100 Not Out to celebrate his life and times.  Janet helped co-write Dexter’s autobiography which was printed just before his death and arrived just 28 hours after he died. You can purchase a copy of the book by sending a message to Dexter’s official Facebook page, where Janet and the team will look after you.

What does the science say about what hormones contribute to longevity? More specifically, this topic comes from 100 Not Out listener Pritesh – Morning fellas… got another question for ya… The inner Geek is asking. “Please explain the biochemical science involved in Longevity? What hormones/chemicals in our human body promote Longevity and how do we support the natural production of these chemicals on a long-term basis?” Thanks for your question Pritesh

Amongst Netflix, Stan, Apple TV, Binge, Kayo, Disney + and more, we have more choice than ever in what we choose to watch on TV. With so many Australians having experienced lockdown lately, we lighten the load on 100 Not Out and talk about what we’ve been watching, reading and learning lately. What is it about some movies or series that make us laugh and cry? Why do some of us love dark murder mysteries and others just want a romantic comedy. What do we do about multiple subscriptions to an endless choice of streaming platforms (Damo has the answer). All of this and more on the latest episode of 100 Not Out. Photo by Marques Kaspbrak on Unsplash The post 100NO 441: Binge watching – best and worst lockdown movies, books and more appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In 2020, on February 29, the lives of Matty and Bianca Adkins and their two children Frankie and Banjo would change forever. At age 39, Matty Adkins was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.  Life’s plans and big dreams were instantly altered … but not in the way you might think. Whilst much of society paints a story of misery for those with MND, Bianca Adkins and her family are unapologetically happier than they’ve ever been.  How – you might ask? And Why? Well, in the words of the Adkins family – when life gives you lemons, you better start making lemonade. And it’s a message this incredible team – now known as the Lemonade Crew – are sharing with us all.  To support the Lemonade Crew, buy some awesome merch over at https://lemonadecrew.com/ and support them on Instagram and Facebook. The post 100NO 440: Turning MND into LeMoNaDe with Bianca Adkins appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Is diversity dead? With so much commentary on right and wrong at the moment, what about the messy middle? And this doesn’t just relate to social commentary. What about biodiversity and the role it plays in human health? This conversation has been stimulated by our listener, Pritesh. Thanks for your question Pritesh! If you have a question you’l like us to answer or discuss, simply email marcus@marcuspearce.com.au For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au and for Damian go to www.damiankristof.com The post 100NO 439: Q & A – Is Diversity Dead? What role does forgiveness play in longevity? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today’s conversation stems from a question from a loyal listener of the podcast, Pete.  “Righto boys – I have a question. And not surprising it has to do with teenagers. I’m really concerned about the long-term impact covid, news saturation and lockdowns will have on the mental health of teenagers. We know from research (don’t ask me to site that research ) that we see the impacts of trauma 3-4 years down the track. So what are we going to see? Well Pete, this episode is for you. The post 100NO 438: What impact will 2021 have on us in 2025? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Birthdays with a zero get both a good and bad wrap – it really depends who you ask. When 100 Not first began, Damo was 39 and unsure how he felt about turning 40. 437 episodes later, it’s Marcus’s turn to hit the big 4-0. For some, birthdays with a 0 are times for serious reflection and projection. For others, they are just another day. On this episode we discuss everything to do with a big 0 birthday. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The post 100NO 437: Birthdays with a 0 – what’s in a number? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The country this week is equally mourning the loss of and celebrating the list of Australia’s oldest man, Dexter Kruger. We were fortunate to interview Dexter twice on 100 Not Out. The first time was in 2013 on episode 17 and the second came on episode 252 alongside his friend and writing aid, Janet Rowlings. Dexter broke a number of guidelines or “rules” on his way to 111 years young. He is renowned for his rule-breaking diet, but what is spoken of less is how well he navigated a strong social life. On episode 17 he shared his social rituals, which as simple as they seem, we can all take a lot from. In the midst of what is currently a socially tense time in our communities, we not only pay homage to Dexter Kruger’s long and celebrated life, but the legacy he leaves not only in his books, but in his ability to connect with humanity. Vale Dexter Kruger 1910 – 2021 The post 100NO 436: Vale Dexter Kruger, Australia’s Oldest Man | Managing Social Fractures appeared first on The Wellness Couch.