100 Not Out

On Sunday July 14, 2013, Don Riddington became the oldest Australian to swim the English Channel. Don is proof again that age is no excuse to maximising human potential, and in part 1 of this compelling interview Damian and Marcus pick Don’s brain on how and why he chose such a challenge to create history. The post 100NO 21: Conquering the English Channel at 68: Don Riddington appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus and Damo are constantly exploring the three common traits from the ageing well fraternity – social engagement, exercise and life purpose.  In this episode Marcus grills Damian on his approach to these three areas of life. The post 100NO 20: Damian gets grilled on the 3 Pillars to Ageing Well appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Most of us think of it as an age-related condition of the knees, hips, and other joints. Yet Arthritis, which affects over 3 million Australians, has its beginning in lifestyle design in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. In this episode Damian and Marcus explain exactly what arthritis is, what forms it comes in, and Listen In The post 100NO 19: All things Arthritis appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

For the second week running Marcus & Damian interview a great 103 year old Australian. This time it’s Ruth Frith, joined by her daughter, Helen Searle. Helen is a two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medalllist, and her mum Ruth has 4 world records! Ruth has been competing in athletics since the age of 74 Listen In The post 100NO 18: Ruth Frith: The oldest athlete in the world! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

103-year old Roma farmer Dexter Kruger shares with us his love of poetry, his insights into his wisdom and his daily diet (fascinating)! Dexter is a member of the only club in the world for centenarians, and was featured on the Australia documentary, the 100+ Club. The post 100NO 17: Dexter Kruger: 103 Years young appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damian and Marcus outline the importance of exercising in the aging process, as exemplified by their collection of guests to date. Whilst outlining the benefits of exercise, they also explore the possible solutions to dementia, depression and diabetes from the perspective of exercise. The post 100NO 16: Moving Well to Age Well appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Damian and Marcus explore the common eating principles of the guests that have preceded them. They also discuss what principles they have agreed and disagreed on paint a picture of what the ideal food intake in this day and age looks like if we are to live with a quality AND quantity Listen In The post 100NO 15: Foods for Longevity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After interviewing 13 remarkable people so far on 100 Not Out, Marcus and Damian reflect on the lessons they have learned from these remarkable people and what we can all do to emulate their years and live with grace and dignity. The post 100NO 14: Wisdom of the Graceful Agers appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Over the course of the previous 12 episodes it has become clear what the common principles to ageing well are. Exercise is more important than nutrition. Socialising is essential. Living a life of meaning is vital. But are the rules different for people today than they were 30 or 40 years ago. RMIT University’s head Listen In The post 100NO 13: Dr Marc Cohen: Have the rules of ageing well changed? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

One of the most uplifting documentaries of modern times is the 100+ Club, which takes a look at 3 of Australia’s centenarians and their “secrets” to their longevity. The 100+ Club was the brainchild of Mandy Lake, who was good enough to join the 100 Not Out team. The post 100NO 12: The 100+ Club: An interview with Mandy Lake appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The world’s Sexiest Vegetarian (voted by PETA) over 50 is Mimi Kirk. This woman is sexy because she’s healthy. And she’s not just a little bit over 50, Mimi Kirk is 74 and is the inspiration to millions of men and women who are looking for a role model when it comes to ageing well. Mimi is the best selling author of Live Raw with her new book Live Raw Around the World just about to be released. Visit www.youngonrawfood.com to find out more   The post 100NO 11: Mimi Kirk: Living Raw at 74 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We all know that keeping the brain in peak physical shape is important at any stage of life, but for most of us that is easier said than done. In this episode of 100 Not Out, Damian and Marcus interview Deane Alban, author of Brain Gold, Re-boot your Over 50 Brain, and ask for specific Listen In The post 100NO 10: Improving Brain Fitness with Deane Alban appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today’s western world we continue to want more, more and more of EVERYTHING. And as a result many people feel like they don’t have much. Corporate executive and mum Megan Dalla-Camina has written a sensational book, “Getting Real About Having it All”, that is designed to empower all of us as we grow through Listen In The post 100NO 09: Getting Real about having it all: Megan Dalla-Camina appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damo and Marcus shoot across the ocean to Malaysia where we catch up with a man known in his country as The Flying Doctor. Dr Jega is a Three Time Olympian, national record holder in the 200m and at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was given the title of honorary Medical Advisor. In 1966 he was crowned the fastest man in Asia winning three gold medals at the Asian Games … In his 70th year and still going strong Tan Sri Dr Jegathesan joins 100 Not Out! The post 100NO 08: The Flying Doctor: An Interview with Dr Jega appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jan Smith is in a race against time. On her 68th birthday she reached the top of Mt Everest.  The oldest western woman in the world to do so, she decided to then set herself the goal to climb the world’s 7 highest peaks by her 70th birthday. We catch up with this amazing woman Listen In The post 100NO 07: Climbing Everest & Beyond with Dr Jan Smith appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A day after picking his own wild goji berries in Arizona and on the verge of coming down under for a month long tour, David Wolfe joins Damian and Marcus to give us his ageing well recipe. We discuss everything from raw chocolate and agave nectar, to the many crises we are faced with today as millions of people continue to age with anything but grace. David offers some ideas on what we can do to improve our lives through nutrition, and most importantly, anyone of us can do it. The post 100NO 06: David Wolfe: Ageing Well from the world authority on raw food appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

If there was ever a guest that we just HAD to interview, it was Dr Walter Bortz MD. The author of the Dummies guide to Ageing Well, Dr Wally is a marathon-running 80-something physician who not only personally defies the aging stereotype, but professionally is helping thousands of people every year age more gracefully. After listening to this infectious MD, you’ll be sure to feel even more empowered about the rest of your life, no matter what your age! The post 100NO 05: Dr Walter Bortz MD: Laying the Roadmap to 100 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Can’t find your keys? Your wallet? Forget someone’s name that you KNOW you shouldn’t? Are you “losing” your memory or could it be something else? Could you be developing Alzheimers? Dr Charles Krebs shares his wisdom with The 100 Not Out guys on his insights into the magnificent brain and how we can improve our Listen In The post 100NO 04: Don’t forget your Memory! With Dr Charles Krebs appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

World renowned human behavioural specialist Dr John Demartini joins the 100 Not Out team to discuss the fundamentals of ageing well. Dr Demartini shares his insights on diet (including his own), exercise, self-analysis inspired by Ghandi, genetics, living with inspiration, and much more. The post 100NO 03: Dr John Demartini: Inspired Ageing appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

At 81, he still gets up at 5:20 every morning to run 8km, swim in the ocean, do 250 push ups and 700 crunches. For the 70th Anniversary of car maker Jeep, they turned to then 79 year old football legend Tommy Hafey to show the world how “not holding back” is a key to achieving greatness. In this edition of 100 Not Out, Hafey shares his lifestyle wisdom that sees him batting well above his average and being well on his way to 100 Not Out! The post 100NO 02: An Interview with Tommy Hafey – If it is to be it is up to me appeared first on The Wellness Couch.