100 Not Out

Could it be that the way we sit at our desk can deprive us of oxygen and nutrients? You bet! On this episode we go hard on our sitting posture, especially as it relates to computers and phone use. Some key points we discuss - In poor posture at the desk or when seated, your eyes fatigue faster ... your chin is down and you’re breathing poorly. When your chin is up  you breathe better. People snack at the computer because their brain needs fuel. Improve your posture instead of eating! When your neck is forward ... the accessory muscles of inspiration don't get to function optimally.  Start with your seat ... you want knees to be at right angles ...  Your head weighs somewhere between 6 and 8 kg. Your cervical spine should stack up so that the discs provide some kind of cushioning and the joint at the back of the bone picks up the bulk of the load. The load should go through the spine and the facet joint. This would allow a curve in the neck (desireable). That curve allows the spinal cord to run freely and free

We may as well just call it as we see it. We are NOT fans of the plant-based protein fake meat movement. Sorry not sorry. Happy for anyone to be vegan or vegetarian. Yet for us, there's a line between choosing those diets and lifestyles versus creating alternate meat alternatives in a laboratory and again adding to the "science controlling nature" approach. This conversation is on the back of Damian listening to the podcast 100 Climate Conversations. You can check it out here. And for the record, we have no problem with the podcast itself. We are in favour of it sharing a balanced view with a variety of guests. What our beef is ... what really gets our goat ... what we have a plant-based bee in our bonnet about ... is the conversation that fake meat and plant-based protein will save the planet and is better for the environment than protein the way nature made it. Photo by LikeMeat on Unsplash

The Blue Zones, created and identified by National Geographic in 2004, have long been a conversation on 100 Not Out that we are embarrassed to say, we have never really explained in an episode! So, some 531 episodes in to 100 Not Out, here we are to share our insights on the Blue Zones. The Greek island of Ikaria, the Italian island of Sardinia, the Japanese island of Okinawa, Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica and the American community of Loma Linda are the 5 Blue Zones. What do they have in common? How were they identified? And the question we get asked the most - what do they eat? All that and more is discussed on this episode. If you haven't read the book, we highly recommend you do! And if you would like to join us in the Blue Zones for our Longevity Experiences, click here or go to 100notout.com to find out more info.

How did the world get so crazy busy again? Were the hidden benefits of lockdowns lost on us? The slower lifestyle, the time to self and the ease of spending time with others in the household (forced upon us mind you) ... are all seemingly distant memories. Yes it was THE BEST to have our freedoms restored ... but many of us (hosts included) have found it bizarre how busy has gone into overdrive ... and it's no longer easy to socialise, relax and have some down time.

Sarah Douglass-Norris is a former professional golfer who has refused to let life stop her from living her dreams. Told by her employer she'd never make it as a pro golfer, she made it, travelling the world on the European tour and spending 7 years on the Austalian LPGA tour. After having kids, Douglass-Norris continued doing what she loves - playing golf, and helping other people play golf. As a coach, Douglass-Norris has students from 4 years of age to 88 years of age! And as an ambassador for the upcoming Australian Masters Games in October, she is a great example of not letting life - or others - stop you from doing what you love! For more details go to https://australianmastersgames.com/ Photo by Randy Tarampi on Unsplash

An article in Wired recently had the title "The Quest For Longevity is Already Over". We're not so sure, for a number of reasons. Jean-Marie Robine is a proclaimed longevity researcher, responsible for validating Jeanne Calment's extraordinary 122 years and 164 days. On episode 304 we discussed the reasons why we don't think Jeanne Calment actually lived that long. And on this occasion, we also don't agree with Robine's methods in focusing purely on super centenarians as a data point for assessing any "upper limits" in human lifespan.   Photo by Anthony Choren on Unsplash

Many people say "I'm not a runner". Even Damo has said it before! Today we dig into this statement.  A few episodes ago - on Ep 518 we spoke to Jane Woodlands-Thompson, General Manager of the Australian Masters Games which takes place in Adelaide and the wider region this year in October ... We’re going to be chatting with participants and leaders of this event over the coming months, and one of them is an inspiring woman by the name of Anna Liptak.  Anna is an fitness coach, award-winning documentary creator (with I'm Not A Runner) and has spent more than 20+ years in the fitness game, helping people achieve remarkable health and fitness.  Anna herself has run over 30 full marathons and more than 100 half marathons ... unbelievable! She also trains everyday weekend warriors to run marathons all over the world, and she’ll be participating in this year’s Australian Masters Games.  Find out more about Anna at https://annaliptak.com/

On this episode we discuss our experiences reading Atomic Habits by James Clear.    Not only is it the best-selling book of 2022 (10 million copies to date), it prompts us to talk about the different ways we go about creating our habits.    Damo discusses the importance of healthy habits; Marcus loves the idea of 2-minute habits ... and together we discuss how we both go about creating Atomic Habits in our daily lives.    This book is taking the world by storm, and it's a great conversation to have in the context of creating a great, long life. 

Marcus is a little obsessed with 7 year cycles and as Damo goes from 49 to 50 and Marcus approaches 42, the conversation turns to the changing nature of life views and behaviour as we get older.    Marcus loves this blog by Tom Monte which summarises the 7 year cycles, first created by Rudolf Steiner.   35 to 42 is characterised by Crisis and Questioning, whilst 42 to 49 is "soul searching and wonder". 49 to 56 is "an ever-growing vision and understanding of life."   Take a listen; this is a great framework by which to reflect on your life, and also one to look at the future with wonderment and enthusiasm as you continue to create your 100 Not Out lifestyle.    EVENTS Marcus is gearing up to host his 2-day signature event Create Your Exceptional Life in Byron Bay on July 22-23. All the details are here   VIDA LIFESTYLES If you live in Melbourne, do what Marcus would love to do and book in a time to see Damo or one of his incredible team at Vida Lifestyles.   

This is one of those conversations that we weren't planning for but turned into one of the more powerful chats we think we've ever had on 100 Not Out.    We are talking about belonging ... and how a lot of us don't feel like we belong.    There are so many ways that belonging feels stronger - being appreciated, being acknowledged (I see you), being spoken about positively, being included, and more.    From having your name remembered to having little details about your life known about, this is SUCH an important conversation about a topic that doesn't come up too much in conversation these days.    Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

"How long can humans live for?" says one editor. "120 is too young. Can we find some research for 140? What about 180?" ...   And yes, you'll find "research" talking up the future of our longevity,    But are we ready for it - and do we really want it?    Whilst most people aren't getting to 100, nor getting to 100 in good health, there is an untold story of social, emotional and mental challenge that a wildly increased longevity is yet to address.    Here's the most recent bit of clickbait from The Daily Mail. 

There's movement at the station in the alternative medical solutions to statins for high cholesterol (which more than 1.5 million Aussies are diagnosed with).    Hailed as a game-changer, we discuss whether such "medical breakthroughs" do anything to change our behaviour, or just give humanity another reason to believe in a "magic pill".    Do the true causes of high cholesterol ever get addressed, and how does the way we are "educated" by the media about such issues impact our behaviour?   We hope you enjoy this conversation on cholesterol, wonder drugs and media manipulation. 

It seems that we have done a full 180 degree turn since the rise of COVID.  Where it once felt that people who had COVID were the sickest of the sick, many businesses are now expecting their team to work from home whilst they have COVID.  Where has our empathy for illness gone? Has the word convalescence been removed from our dictionary and our behaviour? Damo has COVID for the third time - and even though he has had plenty of support - we discuss how society's behaviour has changed so much in a very short period of time.  Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Welcome to our 10th birthday episode of 100 Not Out! Whilst many of us would like to go back in time for a few moments, techpreneur Bryan Johnson wants his organs - all of them - to return to their 18yo selves. Click here to find out more.  Not only does he have a team of doctors to perform hundreds of procedures on him each year (some more invasive than others), he has an incredibly strict vegan diet (1977 calories to be exact) and a number of rituals to accompany his mission. It's not our cup of tea for how to make the rest of your life the best of your life, but that doesn't mean Bryan shouldn't be doing what he thinks is best for him. What do you think? And how does this shake your views on what it takes to age gracefully? You can email marcus@marcuspearce.com.au or damian@damiankristof.com with your response. Thanks for your support over these 10 years!

Around 20% of the population live with or are impacted by arthritis. What is it, why does it occur and how do we go about improving the health of our joints? There are hundreds of arthritides (forms of arthritis), and today we focus on osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). From "wear and tear" to the undiagnosed and untreated incidents we've let develop over the years, we cover off all the major causes of osteoarthritis and discuss whether it's genetic, lifestyle driven, stress-related and so much more. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Australian Masters Games General Manager Jane Woodlands-Thompson joins us on 100 Not Out as we discuss what it takes to defy the stereotype of ageing in Australia. One of the biggest one-liners in society is around "slowing down" as we get older, but for the 10,000 legends who compete at the Australian Masters Games, they have no intention of slowing down at all. Held from the 7-14 of October in Adelaide this year, the Australian Masters Games is an incredible showcase of everything 100 Not Out is about. Ticking the boxes of movement, social engagement, growth and purpose, we can't wait to create a 100 Not Out team in the future and participate at such an incredible event. For now, we highly recommend you put a friendship group together and join thousands of like-minded souls at the Australian Masters Games. All the details at australianmastersgames.com

Part two of our fascinating conversation around chronic disease focuses on some of the limiting beliefs society has around ageing, genes, family history, and the quality of our future. So many of us have been conditioned to believe there's next to nothing we can do about our health because of the lives our parents lived. On this episode we discuss how genes really work, how important our lifestyle is to those genes expressing themselves, and why if we don't change our beliefs about fatalism and the ageing process, we simply end up on the stats that show 12+ years of morbidity. This is a fiery episode of 100 Not Out, we hope you enjoy! Photo by Sangharsh Lohakare on Unsplash

On this special two-part episode of 100 Not Out we explore the impact of chronic disease on longevity. The statistical truth is that chronic disease in the modern advanced world is not enough to stop someone living a long-time. But even with all the medication and treatment in the world, chronic disease creates a tidal wave of physical, financial, familial and emotional stress. So what are the main causes of chronic disease, and how can we prevent it as we go about our lives? FINAL CALL - Our group for our Longevity Experience to Ikaria must be finalised by Feb 28. If you are on the verge of joining us, please click here to book in a chat with Marcus, or go to 100notout.com for more information. Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Peggy Muller has seen the arrival of electricity, town water, television and so much more. Peggy started milking cows when she was four and rode a horse to school. And today, at 105 years young, Peggy joined us over Zoom! Peggy's life is personified by her incredible full-time volunteering with the Salvation Army, which saw her receive the Exceptional Service Award in recognition of 75 years with the organisation. Peggy drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode - let us know what they are for you by clicking here and sending us an email. To learn more about Peggy click here   GREEK ISLAND LONGEVITY EXPERIENCE In case you missed it, we're off to Ikaria in June for the first time since 2019! Our Blue Zone Longevity Experience is back, and if you fancy joining us, go to 100notout.com for all the info and to apply.

So many people think Blue Zones and longevity and "Ageing well" is such a luxurious conversation ... Many people think longevity is a "wellness hack" you do by exercising, eating the latest diet and practicing mindfulness. But when you consider how terrible the final 12+ years of life is for most people, it's clear that longevity - and quality longevity - is not some luxury item, but an urgent life skill we must master. On Ikaria, the locals experience 80% less dementia, 50% less cancer and 20% less heart disease. Think of that for a moment. We go to Ikaria to experience how these people achieve these incredible results. And why a life free from dementia, cancer and heart disease is within our grasp too. Our group to Ikaria for this year's 10Day Longevity Experience in June must be finalised by February 28. At the time of publishing this podcast we have 4 spaces left. For all the details and to apply to join us, visit www.100notout.com or email marcus@marcuspearce.com.au