100 Not Out

100 Not Out is about to turn nine years young! Next week, episode 468, marks our ninth year podcasting on the principles of longevity, and we are quite chuffed to still be here, with so much petrol in the tank with what we fill, is a very important message to share. On this episode we share just some of what we’ve learned so far, and what we think we will see in longevity over the coming years. An...

A recent conversation Marcus had with a friend regarding the age and function of his phone has stimulated a conversation on how we perceive our own hardware and software and ability to function as human beings. Are we telling ourselves “I’m too old to do X” as a result of what others have told us? Are our beliefs about getting older accurate? Do we too quickly jump to “never again” when we experie...

1 in 7 Australians are affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as IBS) often with debilitating symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea and bloating.  Research is suggesting that one of the more successful interventions is a low FODMAP diet, but that can be filled with overwhelm and confusion … so in the spirit of 100 Not Out – and on the assumption that our listeners are one of the 1 in 7 o...

Many years ago Judith Ker was a young girl on her way to see Peter Pan with her family in Edinburgh. Little did she know that she was about to have her life’s work laid out for her. Judith was captivated by the dancers of the play and knew then and there that she too would become a dancer. Having carved out a full international career, Judith has been teaching ballet in Tasmania for the past 50 ye...

Today we discuss whether the research against the consumption of animal protein has lost its way. Whilst many in the nutrition world continue to promote a diet that excludes animal protein, we discuss whether the research is not holistic enough. Whilst the fast-food industry quite rightly gets the blame for its processing practices of animal protein, what about the traditional farmer who conscious...

With so much of our news feed – be it on television, radio, print or online – dominated by COVID, is it possible that we are being dumbed down by such a narrow ingest of information? After a conversation with an upcoming guest on 100 Not Out, we wonder whether we’re missing out on some inspiring stories of incredible people due to the triage of resources (especially by media companies) being direc...

Damo travelled to Europe over the New Year break and reports back on what international travel is like these days. What does it feel like to be on the other side of the world? Does it re-ignite the desire to travel more often. How surreal is it? To find out more about Damo head on over to www.damiankristof.com For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by John McArthur on Unsplash The...

Damo has come back from a trip to Europe and has tested positive to COVID-19. How is going? What symptoms has he had – and what most of us probably want to know – what has he been taking during this time? This episode is by no means prescriptive. It’s simply Damo sharing his experiences after testing positive to COVID-19. Given that we believe it’s important to normalise having COVID and not make...

We both believe here at 100 Not Out that having a goal – or goals – to aim at is important life. But we’re also of the view that there are many ways to go about setting up 2022 for victory, and knowing how YOU like to craft your year – and life – is incredibly important. From going with the flow to over-analysing every single-bitty detail of life, there’s often a happy medium that we each can find...

By popular demand it’s back again! Damo shares his insights on what 2022 will look like in the health and wellness world. To be specific, we look at diet and exercise – and what you think might be big in 2022 won’t be the case – according to Damo. COVID has changed the way we do health and wellness, and maybe for the better. When you listen to this episode, it’s more than likely that you’ll want t...

2021 brought home some pretty powerful lessons for all of us. What wasn’t working in our life got magnified (from job dissatisfaction to unhappy relationships), and so did the things we feel like we are winning in. More than ever, “the simple things in life are often the best” came to roost. If we weren’t able to have the simple things (family time, friendships, etc), it became abundantly clear wh...

Christmas is upon us and as always, we’re excited! We both love Christmas – the food, the gatherings, and the magic that Christmas can provide all of us. What’s on the menu and what do we have planned? Welcome to the Christmas edition of 100 Not Out. For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 456: Christmas Menus, Shenanig...

It’s been quite the week at 100 Not Out. After Damo”s big 48th birthday episode, Marcus ventured on a family holiday that had been attempted 3 times prior. Like so many, COVID lockdowns and hotspots had cancelled the trip three times. But on the fourth, nine cousins and 7 adults all came together … and on the fourth day, Marcus broke his hip whilst skateboarding with his 2 year old. Fun and games...

On this episode, having both moved house recently, we share our experiences in hoarding and chucking. And then we go a bit deeper as to the emotional attachment to material possessions, and whether it impacts our health and to a greater extent, longevity. To connect with Damo go to www.damiankristof.com To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Andrew Haimerl (andrewnef) on Uns...

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 reflecti...

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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 la...

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 lif...

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, especia...

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...

Eddie Jaku will tell you that he is the happiest man you’ll ever meet. And it would be very difficult to disagree! Having previously interviewed Eddie almost two years ago (a double feature on episodes 103 and 104 of 100 Not Out), we follow up with Eddie just shy of his 98th birthday at the Jewish Museum in Sydney. For the full background on Eddie’s story we recommend you listen to the previous ep...

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 98...

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 narra...

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 be...