100 Not Out

Are you a snacker? Marcus is, Damo isn’t. Although since COVID, Damo has become far more partial to chocolate

Almost every human being on the planet has spent more time at home in the last 6 months than at pre-COVID times. This has given rise to more and more ways to pass the time. Whilst sitting in front of the TV used to seem lazy and overindulgent, now it’s become a form of self-love, especially for the previously overworked community. Hugh Jackman has revelaed his love of puzzles on the Tim Ferriss podcast, others their love of music whilst for some, binge-watching Ken Burns documentaries or series they never “had the time to” in pre-COVID times have become an unexpected nice surprise. Do let us know your favourite COVID games or hobbies by connecting with us on Facebook or Instagram. We record our podcast each Wednesday at approx 3pm AEST on Facebook – be sure to tune in if you’re free

For many people (and big love to our Melbournian listeners and others who are in lockdown at the moment), this is an extremely challenging time to be chipper, cheerful and bright. Mental “unhealth” or unwellness as Damian refers to it in this episode, is a major issue, perhaps even greater than the numbers of COVID19. How we all “make the day OK” is going to be different for all of us. Some make the day a win by watching TV in their pyjamas all day, whilst others prefer to go for walks or sleep in. Enough of the judgement on what is right or wrong, good or bad ways to get through this time. Making the day OK – however that looks for you – is most important. The post 100NO 384: Making the day OK – dealing with mental “unhealth” during this time appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you had your tonsils, gall bladder, appendix or adenoids removed? Have you ever wondered if they have any connection to your immune system? The short answer is that immune function is impacted by the removal of these bodily parts. How and why? Damian answers all on this informative podcast of 100 Not Out. Photo by JAFAR AHMED on Unsplash The post 100NO 383: Had your tonsils, gall bladder, appendix or adenoids removed? Immunity 101 Masterclass with Damo appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this intriguing episode we discuss whether low-income earners are more likely to develop chronic disease than high-income earners. This article goes into the statistics of health status vs income. To follow more of our episodes feel free to watch our live recording of each episode over at our facebook page  and connnect with us on Instagram Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash The post 100NO 382: Does low income status impact chronic disease? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With metropolitan Melbourne going back in to lockdown, Damian shares what it’s like to be in the thick of it. We discuss the untold statistics of mental health challenges, especially suicide, and the greater impact of COVID19 beyond the condition itself. We talk about cancer, diabetes and obesity paying a far bigger price on mortality than COVID19, and ponder the selective choices of the media to once again choose the ‘bad’ news over the ‘good’ news. The post 100NO 381: Lockdown musings – the best and worst of humanity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

On this episode we stumble upon our (Damian and Marcus) common desire to please. Marcus asks what the opposite of chronic pleasing is, and with the help of our Facebook Live audience, we discuss narcissistic behaviour, the chronic empath, and the “next level” narcissists, the sociopath. Photo by Miguel Teirlinck on Unsplash The post 100NO 380: Chronic pleasers, narcissists, empaths & sociopaths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Everyone in Marcus’s family has parasites … except Marcus! And to complicate matters further, no one family member has the same combo as another. Marcus shoots questions to Damian (on behalf of all listeners who have or have had parasites) to get some clarity on how this could be the case. And o course, on where to go from here. With an eclectic mix of Giardia, Blastocystis, Dientamoeba and more, whatever your parasite of choice, this episode hopefully empowers, educates and entertains you on the complex puzzle that is parasites. The post 100NO 379: The Parasites Puzzle and how to deal with them appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Busy is back and it’s a humble brag The post 100NO 378: Busy is back and it’s a humble brag appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Ross and Hugo Turner are twins known as the “adventure guinea pigs”. Hugo recently went vegan for 12 weeks (both previously ate meat), whilst Ross continued eating animal protein. You can read all about it here On this episode, we discuss how we mistake the results of 12-week dietary programs as clues to how we should eat forever. If you’ve ever believed that a short term diet is a way of life (we have!), then we believe you’ll enjoy this episode. The post 100NO 377: What happens when one twin goes vegan and the other doesn’t? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Exciting news! The Longevityilm is now available on iTunes and Google Play worldwide! We were both thrilled to be a part of this inspiring documentary alongside some world-class health and longevity experts. Director Kale Brock joins us following the announcement, and after some early show banter we get into discussing meditation, and how his views and habits around it have changed since travelling to three Blue Zones – Ikaria, Okinawa and Loma Linda. You can rent or buy The Longevity Film by clicking here or at the following link https://itunes.apple.com/au/movie/the-longevity-film/id1512529017 Or simply search for it in iTunes

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.

Digital socialising, learning and stinking thinking Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash The post 100NO 369: Digital socialising, learning and stinking thinking appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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