100 Not Out

On this episode, we discuss family dynamics – especially intimate relationships – and where resentment, anger, frustration may exist and how we process this. What’s clear is that many longevity cultures do not participate in the personal growth movement that so many of us do? Why is that? Does it make those cultures better or us worse? Marcus and Damian discuss their own experiences with personal growth. They also celebrate over 500,000 downloads and give thanks to everyone who has left reviews or told us you listen! Please continue to share with us your 100 Not Out adventure! We are also now on instagram @100.notout or www.instagram/100.notout In 2020 we return to Europe for not one but TWO Longevity Experiences. Sardinia awaits from August 19 to 28, whilst we are in Ikaria from August 30 to September 8. Enrolment is by application only – for all the info and to apply please go www.100notout.com Photo by Austin Chan on Unsplash The post 100NO 346: Family Dynamics | The Need For Personal Growth appeared first

The Longevity Film has just been officially released, and we are thrilled to interview the film’s director, producer and major star, Kale Brock. Fresh from the success of The Gut Movie, Kale has synthesised his experiences from three of the world’s Blue Zones. These areas of the world (in Kale’s case, Okinawa in Japan, Ikaria in Greece and Loma Linda in America) experience greater quantity and quality of life. How? Why? We ask Kale all the hard questions. To find out when The Longevity Film is screening near year, click here or go to https://kalebrock.com.au/longevityfilm/?v=6cc98ba2045f ** JOIN US in Sardinia & Ikaria in 2020 ** Great news! We return to Ikaria in 2020 for the fourth time, and we are also going to the Italian Blue Zone of Sardinia! Come to one or both – all the details and application form at www.100notout.com The post 100NO 345: The Longevity Film with Kale Brock appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A special episode for you this week. Marcus shared the Five Longevity Lies at this year’s Wellness Summit. We believe so many mistruths about ageing well – the five big ones formed the basis of Marcus’s presentation. What ones are you buying into? What lies are holding you back? Is your future potentially negatively impacted because of these limiting beliefs? As always, examples from 100 Not Out are used throughout this presentation. Some of those are from our Longevity Experiences in Ikaria (applications for 2020 open at www.100notout.com), and others closer to home. The post 100NO 344: Rise Above The 5 Longevity Lies appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After 8 years,  half a million bags of cereal and 10 million servings of Forage, Damian has made the tough decision to close the doors. Using these recent events we discuss the process it takes to make a tough decision – the realisation that one needs to be made, the angst of making it, and then finding the courage to commit to it and go public. We all must face tough decisions in our life. Sometimes we take the easy option or play small; in this case, Damian has made the courageous decision, albeit an unpopular one. If you face a tough decision in your life at the moment, this episode of 100 Not Out will be helpful. Applications are OPEN for our 2020 Longevity Experiences to Sardinia & Ikaria That’s right, we are running TWO Longevity Experiences in 2020. Our first stop is the Blue Zone of Sardinia from August 19 to 28, and then we return to Ikaria for the fourth time from August 30 to September 8. To find out more and to apply go to www.100notout.com Photo by Jens Lelie on Unsplash The post 100NO 343: H

Is longevity a popular topic? While anti-ageing is a multi-billion dollar industry, there is massive different between quantity of life and the preservation of youth. On this episode of 100 Not Out we discuss what makes longevity appealing, why it’s not for everyone, and the elephant in the room – who wants quantity of life if quality if life is terrible? And the point? Do whatever it takes to create an incredible quality of life. SARDINIA & IKARIA 2020 Our 10 day Longevity Experiences are getting bigger! In 2020 we head to Ikaria for the fourth time and go to Sardinia for the FIRST time! To join us on one or both of our adventures, head to www.100notout.com for all the info and to apply. Successful applicants will have a call with Marcus to outline the trip and your reasons for wanting to attend. The post 100NO 342: Is Longevity Only For Older People? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

There are five Blue Zones as designated by National Geographic and the Blue Zones team. Asia is represented with Okinawa, Japan; America has Loma Linda, California (predominately a seventh-day Adventist vegetarian community) and South America has the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica (where corn is their staple). Europe is fortunate to have two Blue Zones – the Greek island of Ikaria and the Italian island of Sardinia. Don’t assume that they are at all alike though. Ikaria is a small island of only 7500 inhabitants. Sardinia has a population of 1.6 million, with only 13 small villages representing the Blue Zone. On Ikaria, where we have run our Longevity Experience since 2016, there is a delicious focus on the Greek version of the Mediterranean Diet. In Sardinia, the wine, olive oil and bread continue to be a staple, but it’s the pasta, vegetables, fruits and meats that separates the two. In 2021, we will be returning to Ikaria, and are excited to announce that we’ll also be running our 10 Day Longevity Experien

Marcus & Damo are back from Ikaria and have a little post-Ikaria blues. That doesn’t stop them chatting up a storm on just why such a powerful travel experience has left such a mark. For example, Damo experienced immense joy in cleaning the streets of Nas the day after the panigiri. Marcus had a smile from ear to ear when he arrived at Seychelles Beach alongside the Aphrodites (our group name for Ikaria 2019). How do we cultivate the art of allowing simple pleasures to have an impact, when we are culturally complicating almost every process in our daily life? All this and more on a reflective episode of 100 Not Out. *** JOIN US IN 2020 *** Tick Ikaria off your bucket list by joining our 2020 Longevity Experience to the island where people forget to die. All info and application details at www.100notout.com The post 100NO 340: Post Ikaria Blues appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

On our final night in Ikaria, we are joined by Thea Parikos. Thea has been featured on the podcast many times before and is the magic that allows us to form strong bonds in the village of Nas, get involved in the island and create a true Longevity Experience. As one of our attendees, Shelby, this year exclaimed, we are travellers to the island, not tourists. We’re not walking around waving a big red umbrella. Instead, we’re helping the locals prepare 400kg of goat, 160kg of chips for the panygiri (local festival). We help Thea’s husband, Ilias, work the land, harvesting eggplant, zucchini, chilli and more. Yes, we have some beach days and buy some touristy souvenirs, but the majority of our time is spent living in the village of Nas. In our final big chat with Thea, we discuss how the Ikarians have mastered time instead of being a slave to it. How they keep routine without going crazy or feeling guilty, and a whole lot more. If you love this, why not consider applying to join us in 2020? All details and

Welcome to part three of our interview with Marika on her patio in the village of Nas, Ikaria. We are here in Ikaria for the third time and we continue to learn incredible lessons. Our attendees this year are nine women – who have called themselves the Ikarian Aprhodites (who is the Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty) – and they join us in this chat with Marika as we explore grief, socialising, happiness and humour. This is a beautiful deep and meaningful conversation on some of the most important nutrients to the 100 Not Out Lifestyle. We hope you enjoy! To find out about our 2020 Longevity Experiences in Ikaria and Sardinia, go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 338: How Ikarians Grieve, Do Happiness, Crack Jokes & Makes Friends appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part series with Marika. Marika is an Ikaria local about to turn 88. Her quality of life far exceeds that of many people in their 50s and 60s, and we have been fortunate enough to spend an hour with her on her patio, flanked by her family and friends. On this episode, we discuss Marika’s attitudes towards food, including her daily diet, the use of herbal teas, remedies for common ailments such as bee stings, and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy the infectious personality of Marika! We are returning to Ikaria in 2020. To find out more about the trip and to apply, go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 337: Ikarian Diet Discoveries with Marika appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Yassou to you and welcome to 100 Not Out … In this first part of a three-part series, we sit on the patio of Marika and her husband Jakovus … We ask the 87 year old Marika many questions including … How the rise in popularity of longevity has impacted longevity … How the sense of community and socializing nourishes the people here … The diet Marika and her family have lived on The role of herbs to help heal the body The Ikarian sense of humour The Ikarian rituals around grieving The role of women on the island – this section is wonderful given the climate of female empowerment and equality The role of faith in longevity – in this case The Greek Orthodox religion and some personal superstitions Marika keeps … And a whole lot more … After each topic we’ll come back in and discuss in more detail what Marika has to say … Our conversation with Marika is translated into English by our wonderful host here, Thea Parikos, and the questions come from our attendees here at 100 Not Out Longevity Experience. To find out

Damian has just moved house, and not only has he moved house, but he has left the rent game and become an owner-occupier. What does it feel like moving from a rental to your own home? And what are the benefits of loving not only your home, but the community you love to be around? If you care about local issues and want the local public toilet fixed, what does that mean? In a world we care so much about global issues and sometimes so little about local ones, this episode attempts to define how to navigate “think global act local”. This is our last recording before we head to Greece to host our 100 Not Out Longevity Experience. This is our third time to Ikaria – the island where people forget to die – and already have registrations for a 2020 Longevity Experience. To find out more about 2020 and to apply, head to www.100notout.com Photo by Gus Ruballo on Unsplash The post 100NO 335: Think Global Act Local | Home Is Where The Heart Is appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Our oldest Wellness Summit attendee was 79 year old Val Lennox. Val is the mother of Kay who stole the show at the 2018 Wellness Summit (watch the highights video here and Kay is the one singing). Val has been dancing her way through life and still has dreams and goals today. She’s experienced her own heartache and family challenges, including making the agonising decision to put her husband Noel in nursing home. Val loves travelling Australia and has been everywhere from Cape York to the Kimberleys, Tassie to Perth and everywhere in between. She has also travelled to USA, NZ and Sth Pacific on cruises. Yet another example of someone who is determined to make the rest of their life the best of the life, enjoy this chat with Val Lennox. The post 100NO 334: Val Lennox is Ballroom Dancing Her Way to Longevity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damo’s lost his voice. It’s the third time in four years. Is there’s a deeper meaning behind all of this, or is the Melbourne winter causing Damo’s laryngitis to act as a protective defense mechanism? With The Wellness Summit just behind us – did Damo’s voice return in time? If not, why not? And are we at risk of over-analysing something which may not be necessary? The body’s symptoms can often be attributed to something going on in our lives. Tight and sore necks are often related to stress, as is shoulder pain. Low back pain is often an effect of some form of mental or emotional stress. But at the same time, wellness enthusiasts can be quick to over dramatise their symptoms. A fascinating chat on this episode of 100 Not Out. On a practical note – Damo’s regime for his laryngitis – 5 Mushroom extract Herbs containing licorice, slippery elm, Andrographis and astragalus Vitamin C Probiotics Manuka honey and lemon drink Clearly the above is not a health recommendation. The post 100NO 333: Damo has lost his voic

Julian Prendergast is a state swimming champion in his age group. He is 79, a father of five children and a grandfather of 8. Julian lost his wife Barb to cancer seven years ago. He hasn’t let his challenges in life define him negatively; instead he is allowed every challenge to make him stronger. Having been a self-confessed slob almost 30 years ago, Julian has been swimming four times per week and staying active every since an ad in the local paper back in the 1990s encouraged him to return to the pool. This fascinating interview on purpose, movement, grief, family and love will inspire you to make the rest of your life the best of your life! The post 100NO 332: On Swimming, Self-Esteem & Loving Life with 79yo Julian Prendergast appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damian has flown to Perth to attend a practitioner-only Microbiome conference. Before he attends, Damo & MP discuss – ** The hulabaloo and lies that “wellness” entrepreneurs are spreading as part of another “health scare” campaign ** The parasite craze that has people dropping “nuclear bombs” on parasites ** The ideal philosophy to adapt in order to allow for optimal gut health If you love listening to Damo share his wisdom here, then you’ll love him even more at The Wellness Summit – book your tickets at www.thewellnesssummit.com – August 17 & 18 in Melbourne featuring 14 of your favourite Wellness Couch speakers. The post 100NO 331: Gut Health Lies & Parasite Truths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

If we started our lives seeking the most fulfilling lives and taking each opportunity that arose, would we all start to see that life is an incredible gift? Given humanity’s tendency to accept mediocrity and survival, do we all have equal opportunity to live our best lives? Does the environment we find ourselves in dictate inequality in relation to our opportunity to create our ideal life? These big questions and more get discussed on this open and vulnerable conversation of 100 Not Out. The post 100NO 330: Do We All Have Equal Opportunity To Live Our Best Life? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marg Smalley is a wonderful loyal member of The Wellness Couch tribe, whose Mum, Muriel Burns, has just turned 100. Muriel Burns has called Shepparton, Victoria, home for 100 years. Muriel joined us a day after celebrating her 100th birthday in the same church that she was baptized and married in. What has she learnt Listen In The post 100NO 329: Muriel Burns Is 100 Not Out! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

When Victor Hugo was born, life expectancy at the time hovered between 30 and 40 years of age. How then, did people like Hugo go on to live to age 83? The author of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is by no means alone. You don’t have to be famous to dramatically outlive life expectancy, and wealth is not a precursor to longevity either. Nutrition is often thought to be the key driver, but we know that not to be the case. Hugo buried four of his five children, and the only child to outlive him was a schizophreniac who lived and died in a mental institution. So what is it? Why do people like Hugo not live just a few years past life expectancy, but decades longer? The answers (well at least our thoughts) and more in this episode of 100 Not Out. The post 100NO 328: Victor Hugo’s Clue To Massively Exceeding Life Expectancy appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We have both had family members make some brave, bold decisions recently, and they are in the third act of life (aka they are not our children, but instead our parents). Both examples of this conservative courage are on the back of houses being sold – and tie in with our regular conversation on “loving where you live”. At some stages, not loving where you live but “hanging in there” can pay great dividends. Being Stoic over Snap Happy and resisting the urge to be reckless can be just as revered. Will this ever change? Or have the rules for successful living changed? Is being stoic and persevering something that we only get better at with age, or is it something we can learn and embody at any time? All of this and more on the latest edition of 100 Not Out. Photo by Oliver Cole on Unsplash The post 100NO 327: Conservative Courage – Resisting The Urge To Be Reckless appeared first on The Wellness Couch.