100 Not Out

If the fountain of youth is food, perhaps the smart people of Queensland Health think that artificially sweetened soft drink is the silver bullet to get you there faster. You see, when you visit a hospital in North West Queensland these days, soft drinks with high amounts of sugar have been removed in place of artificially sweetened soft drinks. Apparently, that’s a step in the right direction. You can check the article out here and listen to this episode to see what we think about it. Photo by Agnieszka Kowalczyk on Unsplash The post 100NO 375: More Soft Drink Greenwashing -This time in hospitals appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s so easy to become defined by your diet – vegan, gluten free, real food, LCHF, paleo, raw. Whatever you eat, it’s easy for it to become another episode of “Keeping up with the Jones’s”. On this episode we discuss – amongst many topics – our own journeys in moving on from our diet identifying us as who we were. For Marcus, it was being vegan. For Damo, it was ‘real’ food. He discusses being noticed in New Zealand by a viewer of his TV show, Downside Me! Damian, who became known as “Downsize Damo” felt pressured to eat a certain way. If you feel pressure to eat a certain diet or to maintain a certain identity based on your food choices, we think you’ll love this episode. Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash The post 100NO 374: Dropping The Diet Identity & Returning to Normality appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today we are chatting with David Norris – an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience working with people with severe memory loss. He’s witnessed first hand the devastation memory loss has on people’s lives, their families and communities. Today, we’re going to chat with David about how we can STOP avoidable memory loss through lifestyle factors – which there are 9 key steps – so that we can avoid the terrible consequences of poor brain health. From food and movement, to sleep, stimulants and more. What contributes to memory loss and what can we do to avoid it? If you love this episode be sure to listen to David’s podcast Memory Health Made Easy and his website, full of great resources – https://memoryhealthmadeeasy.com/ The post 100NO 373: Memory loss and how to avoid it with David Norris appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Like Australia, Greece has done an incredible job at “flattening the curve”. We have been asked by many listeners how the longevity leaders on the planet, the residents of Ikaria, have been faring. Having been to Ikaria three times for our 100 Not Out Longevity Experience, we thought we would have a fair idea of how they would go. Thea Parikos, our host in Ikaria, joins us on this episode to describe how the Ikarians do lockdown. If you feel like life has slowed down from the hectic pre-COVID19 pace, does “island time” get slower during a pandemic? Enjoy this intriguing episode of 100 Not Out

Just a few months younger than her contemporaries and fellow powerhouses Queen Elizabeth and David Attenborough, Heather Lee is a truly unstoppable Australian. At 93 years of age, Heather believes exercise and nutrition are the secrets to her long-time wellbeing and sporting success and her ability to live an active and independent life. When you listen to this episode you’ll notice her attitude and enthusiasm are inspiring. Ranked number 1 in the world in race walking in her age group, Heather believes the well-used phrase “use it or lose it” is now even more important for Aussies than ever before, as our nation is ageing, becoming more sedentary and feeling the mental pressures of everyday life. In 2014 Heather was awarded the Order of Australia Media for her “service to athletics through masters race walking, and to the community.” And in 2019 she was announced NSW Senior Australian of the Year Award. Joining us for the SECOND time on 100 Not Out it’s a very warm WELCOME BACK to Heather Lee! Follow Heather

We believe this is an entertaining episode! But only you will be the judge of that! Can you tell fake laughter from a mile off? Are you getting sick of the media spin (and do you have more of an eye for it than ever?). We continue to give secret shout outs to listeners that may – or may not – be listening. And as always, just as we find the graceful agers living with a great sense of humour, we have a good laugh on this episode and hope you do too! Photo by Ben White on Unsplash The post 100NO 370: Fake Laughter, Media Watch, Media Spin, Secret Shout Outs & More appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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On this episode we have a bit of fun

When Gilah Leder was a toddler of just 16 months, her parents Aaron and Fourkeline (Lisa) Vanderhoek made the decision to put their young daughter into hiding in a bid to save her from the carnage we’ve come to know as the Holocaust. Gilah was sent to Laren in northern Holland to a Christian family – the Zwannikens – who already had seven children! Gilah’s parents returned more than two years later to pick up Gilah. Whilst many in the world today are panicking about the coronavirus, Gilah joins us at an opportune time to provide some much need perspective. Today, Gilah Leder AM is an adjunct professor at Monash University. Widely acclaimed as an incredible academic, her research interests are in mathematics education, gender, affect, and exceptionality. Gilah also contributes heavily with Courage to Care, an organisation dedicated to informing and educating Australians of the dangers of prejudice, racism, and discrimation The post 100NO 367: Perspective with Holocaust Survivor Gilah Leder AM appeared first on

Damian shares some great immune-boosting tips on this edition of 100 Not Out. Whilst it’s easy to get caught up on all the things we cannot do at the moment, on this episode we focus on what we CAN do and finding the victories in those privileges. As always there’s good laughter, some humour (mostly bad jokes), shout outs to people who won’t listen, and shout outs to our tribe who do

One could argue there’s very little explanation or education in the media at the moment – and also by the government – about how transmission takes place. On this episode, Damian Kristof explains the germ theory and how fear and stress lowers immunity. We discuss the media’s role in all of this, some outlets referring to scare-mongering (creating immune-suppressing fear for many). In light of the speed in which this story is progressing, we’ve launched this episode in conjunction with episode 364, our 7th birthday edition (a much happier episode!). The post 100NO 365: Little known germ theory explained and media appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In a testament to podcast longevity, we are thrilled to turn seven years young! After 364 episodes you would hope that we’ve learnt something along the way. So, we make fun of ourselves pre-100 Not Out, reflecting on the beliefs we had about life and longevity, and ask you to share with us your learnings over your listening adventure. You can do so on Instagram, Facebook or via email. This episode was recorded about a fortnight ago, before the social distancing and event measures were put in place, so you’ll find some of our comments highly irrelevant if you’re listening soon after the episode’s release. Thank you soooo much for your support of the podcast over the years … in many ways we feel like we’re just getting started! All our love, Marcus & Damian Photo by Maciej Pienczewski on Unsplash The post 100NO 364: 100 Not Out turns SEVEN! Shaving with avocado, longevity luck & learnings appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Much has been said about the coronavirus. On this episode, Damian Kristof shares his professional views publicly for the first time and provides clarity on the virus itself. Marcus has a dig at the media coverage of the virus and humanity’s subsequent panic merchant behaviour. Whilst bringing some (what we think) much-needed humour in to the episode, we don’t use it to minimise the importance of containing the virus. Instead, this episode is designed to bring some calm and common-sense to the issue itself. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash The post 100NO 363: Coronavirus Clarity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Charlie Arnott is an award-winning Grazier from Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia, an educator and passionate advocate for Regenerative Farming practices. In 2018 Charlie won the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Australia Award, and it wasn’t a one hit wonder. Charlie’s been awarded Conversation Farmer of the year … the National Carbon Cocky award for Outstanding Leadership and has been featured in a host of magazines and articles around Australia about the work he does. On this episode we discuss his Arnott Biscuits ancestry, what biodynamics actually is, what regenerative farming is and how it can help improve the health of the planet, and so much more! *** 100 NOT OUT Longevity Experiences In Sardinia & Ikaria *** We return to the Greek island where people forget to die for the fourth time and venture to the Italian Blue Zone of Sardinia for the first time in August-September this year. To find out more and to apply go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 362: Charlie Arnott on biodynamics, regenerative

Marcus has recently finished facilitating The Wellness Breakthrough where attendees completed a rigorous breathwork session (facilitated by Guy Lawrence) and spent 2 minutes in an ice bath. It got Damo & MP talking about our emotional range during times of stress and how we respond. Damo shares his bungee jumping experiences before the conversation turns to movement overall and finding out what works best for the individual. Damo’s recent HIIT training has dramatically lowered his heart rate variability, which has him scratching his head. *** LONGEVITY EXPERIENCE 2020 – SARDINIA & IKARIA *** We are close to capacity for our trip to Ikaria and have just four spots left for our trip to Sardinia. For all information and to apply go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 361: Ice baths, bungee jumping & heart rate appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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We were blown away by our conversation with Ivo Pirisi on last week’s episode of 100 Not Out. Ivo is our host at our Sardinian Longevity Experience in August, and if last week was anything to go by, we are going to learn a lot in Sardinia! Ivo didn’t believe that longevity is as simple as purpose, movement and engagement, given that in Sardinia, every village is so different to the next. So on this episode, we chat about what Ivo spoke about! And … we also announced that with the impending 7th birthday of 100 Not Out (ep 364) we’ll be having a birthday party! That’s right, on Wednesday March 25 we’ll be having a screening of The Longevity Film in Melbourne. For all the details click here or go to – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-longevity-film-tickets-91731538501 The post 100NO 359: Longevity Is Not Simple; Genes, Herbs, Food & More appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This episode is a mind-bender! We are joined today by Ivo Pirisi – our host during the 100 Not Out Sardinian Longevity Experience. Dr Ivo Pirisi holds a PHD in biology and a specialisation in nutrition.  He worked as a researcher at the University of Cagliari (Sardinia – Italy) where he studied the metabolism of fats. Dr Ivo spent his childhood and youth in a very small village of inner Sardinia, where the community relationships and bonds are still very strong and important. Today Dr Ivo works with local communities, artisans, farmers, shepherds, and winegrowers, to develop programs on Sardinian Longevity and the Blue Zones. It goes without saying we are so excited to go to Sardinia in August and spend 10 days with Ivo and the locals … and right now we have the great pleasure of speaking with Ivo – the founder of Tasting Sardinia – who joins us from Cagliari in Sardinia. Ivo shares with us how every little village is different in Sardinia, and how the local diet is NOT a Mediterranean diet! We discuss genes,

A recent episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast featured Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey. The majority of the episode featured on Asprey’s belief that humans can become “Super Human” (the name of his latest book) and reach 180 years of age through the use of powerful biohacking techniques. We discuss all of this and more on this episode. Can we live to 180? Do we want to live to 180? What are the consequences – positive and negative – of living to 180? And more. *** 100 Not Out Longevity Experience *** We don’t promise you’ll get to 180, but we do believe our trip to the Island where people forget to die  – the Greek island of Ikaria – will help you add years to your life and life to your years. In addition, we head to Sardinia this year for the first time – the Italian Blue Zone! All dates and details are at www.100notout.com The post 100NO 357: Dave Asprey says we can live to 180 Not Out; Here’s what we say appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What it takes to be considered a close friend is perhaps harder to attain than what you think (at least that was the case for us). But it’s not all that surprising. On the back of Marcus finishing a section of the book, we discuss four key components of being a great friend. The amount of quality time, ability to talk about the tough parts of life, and giving help rather than asking for permission to do so, are all key components, all of which get discussed on this episode of 100 Not Out. *** BUCKET LIST TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO EUROPE COMING UP *** Our fourth 100 Not Out Longevity Experiences takes place in August and September this year. Come to one or both Blue Zones as we head to Sardinia from August 19 to 28 and then to Ikaria from August 30 to September 8. For all the info and to apply go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 356: Four ways to become a better friend appeared first on The Wellness Couch.