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Marcus often wonders if modern herbalism is just another fad or way to make people feel like they’re not doing something they think they should. We look at the 100 Not Outers and wonder how much herbalism is a part of their life, and if it’s something only to be used in times of poor health or as part of a healthy lifestyle. To discuss all of this and more we welcome one of the newest members of The Wellness Couch family. Mel Gearing is host of The Naked Naturopath podcast, and apart from being a naturopath she is a qualified nutritionist and clinical herbalist and the founder of MG herbs. She’s written three books on the topic and sees clients in her practice in Newcastle. The post 100NO 266: Herbalism – Fad Or Fantastic with Naked Naturopath Mel Gearing appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We are blessed to have Dr John Demartini join us for the THIRD time on 100 Not Out in this special 2-part interview. Dr Demartini’s work gets a regular mention on our podcast but it would be unfair to Dr Demartini and our listeners – especially the new ones -if we didn’t provide some context as to why we hold him in such high regard … As a young child, John Demartini wore hand and leg braces to correct a birth defect. At school he had difficulty reading, writing and speaking which was later diagnosed as dyslexia and a speech impediment. In first grade, his teacher announced to his parents that he would never read, write, communicate, never amount to anything, nor go very far in life. At the age of 14 he left school and headed for Hawaii where at 17 he had a near death experience as a result of strychnine poisoning. When he was 17, he met a 93 year old man called Paul Bragg who assisted him to awaken to an inspired vision of becoming a teacher, healer and philosopher. To cut a long story short, he went on to d

We are blessed to have Dr John Demartini join us for the THIRD time on 100 Not Out … Dr Demartini’s work gets a regular mention on our podcast but it would be unfair to Dr Demartini and our listeners – especially the new ones -if we didn’t provide some context as to why we hold him in such high regard … As a young child, John Demartini wore hand and leg braces to correct a birth defect. At school he had difficulty reading, writing and speaking which was later diagnosed as dyslexia and a speech impediment. In first grade, his teacher announced to his parents that he would never read, write, communicate, never amount to anything, nor go very far in life. At the age of 14 he left school and headed for Hawaii where at 17 he had a near death experience as a result of strychnine poisoning. When he was 17, he met a 93 year old man called Paul Bragg who assisted him to awaken to an inspired vision of becoming a teacher, healer and philosopher. To cut a long story short, he went on to do all of those things. At 63 Not

It’s been a remarkable 60 days in the wellness industry. Sarah Wilson has closed down I Quit Sugar, and in the last week Donna Hay and News Corp have parted ways, whilst Lisa Messenger revealed that episode 52 of Collective Hub will be it’s final printed magazine (taking it exclusively online). What’s happening in the industry? How do we explain the rise and fall, the volatility and vulnerability of leaders in health, wellness and personal growth, and their transformations. We are not suggesting for a minute that any of the three examples here are failures of any kind. They simply demonstrate that wellness and personal empowerment is an ever-changing landscape, and what is trendy and popular today may very well be tomorrow’s fish-and-chip wrapping. To help us wade through the maze, we welcome back Samantha Gowing. When the day spas and restaurants and health food stores of the world want a wellness-inspired menu, when a food company is in strife or when a budding entrepreneur in wellness just wants to do it r

Guy Lawrence was the co-founder of 180 Nutrition, a million dollar protein supplement company, and host of the podcast the Health Sessions, a chart-topping podcast that both Damian and myself featured on. Recently, Guy choose to leave 180 Nutrition and the podcast to start on a brand new adventure. As a friend of Guy, and having had some deep and meaningful chats with him over the time, it was a decision that wasn’t made lightly and weighed heavily on him for some time. Listen in as Guy share the struggles of a big decision that you know you need to make, and how he committed to his own decision. The post 100NO 262: Courage To Change Career & The Power Of Meditation with Guy Lawrence appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

If you’ve listened to recent episodes of Up For A Chat or The Wellness Guys, you will know that both Damian and Cyndi have been over in Anaheim for Natural Products Expo West, the largest “natural” food expo in the world. They came home with perhaps more questions than answers on where the nutrition market sits at the moment. A move towards vegan? Yes. A healthy move towards vegan? Absolutely not. Natural flavours? Yes, but what is natural. Is Rosemary extract really made of rosemary? And what does it mean for us, the consumer? EVENT ALERT The Wellness Basecamp hits Adelaide THIS Saturday April 7.  Catch Kim Morrison, Damian Kristof, Brett Hill, JP & Andy from Smashed Avocado and Marcus Pearce for one day of inspiration and education. And the best bit? You can get TWO tickets for the price of one when you click here or buy your tickets below. Bring along a friend or family member to double the transformation and empowerment! Powered by Eventbrite The post 100NO 261: Natural Flavour, Fake Meat & Th

For the last 260 Mondays, 100 Not Out has released a podcast dedicated to helping humanity master the art of ageing well. On this 5th Birthday celebration, Damian & Marcus engage LIVE with the listeners on Facebook to reflect on the episodes that have meant the most to you. Episodes including Tommy Hafey, Billie Jordan and the Hip Op-Eration, Trevor Hendy, John Demartini, Celina Biniaz, Eddie Jaku and Ada Murkies get a mention, as to others on the topic of resilience and gratitude. IT’S ALMOST HERE – Marcus & Damian are speaking at The Wellness Basecamp in Adelaide on Saturday April 7. Join the 100 Not Out hosts alongside JP and Andy from Smashed Avocado, Up For A Chat’s Kim Morrison and The Wellness Guys Brett Hill. One day of inspiration, education and entertainment at the Arkaba in Adelaide. 2 for 1 tickets (use the code COUNTDOWN) available at www.thewellnessbasecamp.com or by clicking here. The post 100NO 260: 100 Not Out Turns Five – The Wisdom We’ve Learnt appeared first on The Wellness Couc

It’s with thanks to our 100 Not Out friend Bronnie Ware for introducing us to the work of our guest today. Toni Powell has lived an incredible life in her 60 years to date, and the list of experiences is inspiring in its variation. She grew up in some seriously toxic relationships before going on to have a sensational 40-years and counting marriage, she’s written a couple of books “What A Feeling” and “The Yellow Car”, she’s a TedX Speaker, internationally acclaimed filmmaker and also the brains behind the Gympie Film Festival … now known as the Heart of Gold Festival. To discuss all of this and more, it’s a very warm 100 Not Out welcome to Toni Powell. Click the link below to watch Toni’s TedX Noosa presentation. The post 100NO 259: Relationship Wisdom, Australian Story & Laughs With Toni Powell appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Like it or not, most people that go on a diet don’t keep it off. The longer it goes, the harder it gets for most people. That’s why Jenni Andrews is an inspiration. She turned her life around age 54. Jenni’s revolution began when she came across Cyndi O’Meara’s Changing Habits Changing Lives in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. Not only has she lost 30 kilograms in that time, she has kept the weight off and completely revolutionised her life. Her story is an inspiration to many, and we are honoured to bring it to you on 100 Not Out. The post 100NO 258: 54 and Fat to 59 and Flying With Jenni Andrews appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Both Damo & MP have had a rollercoaster week. They’ve had some wild, fun times and some major challenges arise, many of them unexpected. It’s tested their resilience, and in this episode of 100 Not Out they discuss how to develop the resilience to deal with the rollercoaster of life. We draw on the wisdom of previous guests & recent real-life examples including Damian’s grandfather having a fall. We also get excited to let you know that Damo is joining MP & Bretto in Adelaide for The Wellness Basecamp  on Saturday April 7. To join us, simply enter the code ILOVEDAMO on checkout . Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash The post 100NO 257: Saying Sorry, Being Right, Building Resilience & Living The Rollercoaster Of Life appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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 belongings within 2 hours and prepare to be deported to Siberia. Ada, her brother and sister, mother and grandmother are loaded on to the cattle cart and offloaded to Siberia – a TWO week journey. Once there, they work in the gold mines and forestries in COLD WINTERS we can’t even imagine. All the the while the family awaits news of Ada’s father, an officer in the Polish army, only to find that he is one of the 20,000 poles murdered in the infamous Katyn Forest massacre. When news hits that Poland is creating an army to support Russia in its bid to defeat Hitler, Ada immediately enlists. What happens next? Well, this is only the beginning of the story … and with 95 year old Ada recently awarded the Siberian Exile Cross by the Polish government, there is no better time to hear it. We are joined on this episode by Ada and one of he

The Unogwaja Challenge is a 1700 kilometre bike ride from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg followed by the Comrades Ultra Marathon – a gruelling 89 kilometre race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban that must be completed in under 12 hours. The Challenge team consists of 12 people selected from around the world to participate and a team of 12 international supporters, and one of them is 65 year old – that’s right 65 year old – Andy Steele, who joins us on 100 Not Out from Brisbane. Consider that Andy has had back surgery and has defied the opinions of many to do what he is doing today! Absolutely remarkable. Image courtesy Courier Mail ============ 100 Not Out Mediterranean Longevity Experience is COMING! June 25-July 4 on the Greek island of Ikaria (known as the island where people forget to die). To find out more and to join us, go to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 255: The Inspirational Andy Steele, the Unogwaja Challenge & Comrades appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Karly Nimmo is going grey. She’s had enough of the rinse, enough of the regular trips to the hairdresser, enough of the time and financial cost of holding on to a more youthful look. Not only is Nimmo going grey, she’s documenting it on Instagram. She may call it ungracefully grey, we like to think it’s very graceful. With a courage not many choose to unfurl, Nimmo is sharing the ups and downs of this stage of her life. This is not a joke. This is a full-blown acceptance of the passage of time. A fellow podcaster – you’ll find Karly hosting Karlosophies and Keeping Good Company – Karly is also a professional voice-over artist, business and life mentor.  BYRON BAY EVENT ALERT | Marcus & Karly are joining up with internationally-acclaimed author Bronnie Ware (featured on episodes 39 and 213 of 100 Not Out) and Chara Caruthers to present One Day In Byron Bay. If you find yourself saying “One Day I’ll Do This or That”, this event is that day to develop the courage, clarity, connection and choice to make yo

Madame Suzelle Poole has been dancing since the age of 7. Today, more than seven decades later, Madame Poole continues to inspire, teaching classes for children in Dallas, Texas. Madame Poole’s story has gone viral since she was featured on the BBC. The 3 minute piece has been viewed over 29 MILLION times on Facebook alone (see below), with over 600,000 shares and a true legion of admirers all around the world. In this interview we ask Madame Suzelle Poole about her diet, the support of her late husband, the power of teachers, her beliefs around ageing and what she’s learnt travelling the world, and so much more. Madame Poole also recites two of her favourite poems from her collection of works featured in her book Rodosto.  Love this interview? Access our 100 Not Out archives and discover over 250 conversations with graceful agers. Greek Island Longevity Experience 2018  Fancy 10 days on the Blue Zone of Ikaria – the island where people forget to die – in 2018? Our 100 Not Out Longevity Experience kicks off o

Dexter Kruger, now Australia’s oldest man at 108, joins us for the second time on 100 Not Out. His first appearance came on episode 17, which you can listen to here. The world’s oldest active author (his most recent is “Dexter at his prime”) returns to 100 Not Out with vigour, reciting not one, but two poems for us. And how do these books get written? Enter Janet Rowlings, the extraordinary woman who brings Dexter’s books to life. This special interview begins with a chat with Janet and what she has learnt about what it takes to live the 100 Not Out lifestyle, before Dexter comes on to share his magic of what life is like at 108. To find out more about Damian go to www.damiankristof.com To find out more about Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 252: Australia’s Oldest Man – Dexter Kruger appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damian is just back from a trip to Cambodia with his wife, Amber, and they both had a bout of illness during the trip. Without his trusty cabinet of herbs, probiotics and tinctures, what did Damo do to bring himself back to health? After talking it out, there were 8 specific actions Damo took in order to best deal with his challenge whilst on holiday. But it wasn’t just what he did (or didn’t do). It was his philosophy around feeling ill on holiday that is the game-changer. Whilst many people find it incredibly frustrating and almost go into a victim-like story around feeling ill on holiday, Damo chose to welcome it. Why? All is explained in yet another fascinating episode of 100 Not Out! For even more 100 Not Out action, check out our 2018 Longevity Experience on the Greek Island of Ikaria, 80% less dementia, 50% less heart disease and 20% less cancer is just one of the reasons why Ikaria is known as the island where people forget to die. For dates, prices, itinerary and a 3-min highlight video of our 2016 t

It seems that the longest-lived people with the most fulfilment in life are those that forgive easily. Dig deeper and it’s the very same people who have had experiences in their life that seem very difficult to find peace or grace with. The longest-lived, most-fulfilled people have truly used life as one long personal growth seminar. They have faced challenges and still come out the other end brimming with optimism. So how can YOU do the same thing? Do you have to wait until you are older in order to be at peace with your life? Absolutely not. This episode discusses how people forgive, how long-lived people deal with challenge, and how they cultivate optimism. If you can master the art of forgiveness, and cultivate fulfilling optimism in your life, you are well on your way to living the 100 Not Out Lifestyle. Want more? Join us on the Greek Island of Ikaria – the Blue Zone known as the “island where people forget to die” – for our 100 Not Out Mediterranean Longevity Experience – June 25 to July 4, 2018. All i

Marcus recently came across this BBC article, discussing some of the suggested reasons women live longer than men. Across any country, and across any period of time, women have tended to outlast their male counterparts by an average of 3 years. The reasons listed below and in this podcast are not our views, they are simply a summary of the BBC article. In this episode, we discuss the merits of each reason, the ones we like and agree with, and the ones we don’t (like being taller). Is 2018 the year you join us on the Greek Island of Ikaria for our 100 Not Out Longevity Experience? Check out our highlights video from 2016 here. Some excerpts from the BBC article appear below. Idea #1 – Men work harder Men work harder (physically) – the view is that the gap may begin to change with both men and women largely doing sedentary work. In fact, the difference in lifespan has remained stable even throughout monumental shifts in society. Consider Sweden, which offers the most reliable historic records. In 1800, life ex

Happy New Year to you! We wish you a 2018 full of fun, love, health, fulfillment and joy! This is the time of year when the creative juices are flowing. Put the losses from 2017 down to learning lessons, build on the victories, and add some spice into your set of goals to truly add some flair and energy to your life. Damian likes to write down 100 goals at this time of year. What he does with this written list is fascinating. Marcus, on the other hand, has a very different way of goal-setting for each year, which is explained in this episode. If you’ve never given the 100 goals list a go, we highly recommend it! All you need is a paper, a pen, and an open mind as to what you truly want to bring into your life. To learn more about Damian go to www.damiankristof.com To learn more about Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au To get weekly notifications of your favourite Wellness Couch podcasts and special offers from the Couch, enter your details at www.thewellnesscouch.com The post 100NO 248: 100 Goals For The Ne

Season’s Greetings to our beloved 100 Not Out listeners! This time of the year is often the most stressful for many. And whilst we don’t pretend to have all the answers, we share our tips on how we find ways to thrive during December. From financial stress, to health, family and work stress, it seems that all areas of life are impacted by the end of the year. But does it need to be that way? Our suggestion is not. To expand on the topic of stress, we suggest you listen to episode 35 of 100 Not Out: Crack Your Stress Code. For 10 of the most stress-free days of your life, why not join us on the 100 Not Out Mediterranean Longevity Experience? 10 days and 9 nights on the Greek Island of Ikaria (known as the island where people forget to die) with an incredible bunch of like-minded souls. To find out more head over to www.100notout.com The post 100NO 247: Dealing With Festive Season Stress appeared first on The Wellness Couch.