100 Not Out

On the back of last week’s episode where Aussie music legend Normie Rowe joined us with his bride-to-be, wellness spa chef, Sam Gowing, we are talking the process required to make OUTSTANDING decisions in life. Now it might seem obvious – or not – that this is a VERY important topic, given that the consequences of poor decisions can be disastrous. But more than anything, we discuss the COURAGE required to make great decisions, even if those decisions are unpopular or defy the common stereotypes you’ll be met with when you make them. So, strap yourself in and enjoy our discussion about making outstanding decisions! For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash The post 100NO 484: How To Make OUTSTANDING Decisions in Life appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This could be the greatest love story we EVER tell on 100 Not Out.  Two of our 100 Not Out Alumni, Australia’s original King of Pop Normie Rowe … and the world’s number one Spa Chef Sammy Gowing, have been an item for many years … And just a few weeks ago, at the ripe young age of 75 … Normie popped the question to his beloved Sammy … and she said YES!!! We just had to get them on to enjoy in the festivities of such a heartwarming story … we reckon you’ll feel all warm and fuzzy and learn a thing or two about life, love and breaking stereotypes on this inspiring episode of 100 Not Out.  Our previous chats with Normie and Sam have also been pretty awesome! Look up episodes 86, 130, 263 and 268 of 100 Not Out or click on the links below. 86 – https://thewellnesscouch.com/100no/100no-86-that-healing-feeling-with-sam-gowing 268 – https://thewellnesscouch.com/100no/100no-268-normie-rowe-am-the-original-king-of-pop-71-not-out 130 – https://marcuspearce.com.au/100no-130-sam-gowing-who-makes-a-superfood-super/ 263 – 

More and more research today is showing just how effective having a pet is for a longer and healthier life. But at the same time, the longevity of pets themselves is under threat, as more and more pets are being euthanised each year for incontinence. Enter Emily Martin, Queensland’s young entrepreneur of the year and founder of Dundies. With 200,000 pets being euthanised each year, this episode has a two-fold purpose. Firstly, don’t underestimate the power of pet ownership as a key factor for longevity. And secondly, look outside the box when it comes to prolonging and improving your pet’s quality of life. To find out more about Dundies, Emily’s story and their range of products, go to www.dundies.com.au or find them on the socials. To find out more about Damian go to www.damiankristof.com For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 482: How Pets Improve Longevity with Emily Martin appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus has been listening to a number of podcasts featuring Dr Zach Bush, and one in particular was around the consumption of protein. As a former vegan, the protein conversation has always been there. On this episode Marcus grills Damian (see the pun there?) on all things protein – do we eat too much of it? What clues do our daily diets provide us with (Marcus shares his daily diet and asks Damo about protein intake)? And more importantly, what do we do if we are having too much protein? What impact does water intake and portion size have on protein consumption? So many questions! And Damian Kristof provides all the answers on this meaty topic! For more info on Damian go to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Loija Nguyen on Unsplash The post 100NO 481: Are we eating too much protein? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We’re in an ongoing conversation and pondering the role good food and stress plays in our efforts to age gracefully. There’s no doubt that a great diet becomes even more important as we age, because a poor diet contributes so heavily to chronic disease. Over a third of all cancers and diabetes are a direct result of obesity. And in the spirit of personal accountability, obesity is within our control. But just how strict or fixed do we need to be? And what if our diet is causing bucketloads of stress? Again, this is a conversation we could have for a very long time. But today, we give it a good belting for half an hour in an effort to bring more clarity to your approach to food and the rest of your life. For more info on Damo head to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus head to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Fuu J on Unsplash The post 100NO 480: Stress v The Perfect Diet & Longevity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s another curly question on today’s podcast. Damo’s asked Marcus recently if he would live or die for his children. It may have been misinterpreted, but Marcus said he would absolutely die for his children! And then Damo said he would absolutely live for Jackson … and then the whole meaning of the question sunk in. So many of us live mediocre existences that we forget our children – or others – are watching. It doesn’t have to be for children – you might be LIVING your best life and as a result fall in love with an incredible human being. More than anything, this episode challenges us all to ask the question – are we living our best live? Photo by Jehyun Sung on Unsplash The post 100NO 479: Are you living your best life or dying slowly? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus has had an interesting time in Sydney where his choice of milk with his coffee was heavily scrutinized by the barrista. Have our dietary choices created more segregation, or are we on the right track? For more info on Damo head to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 478: Stereotypes and coffee appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus has just driven to Sydney and spent the morning listening to former guest Charlie Arnott have some tough conversations with his guests on his own podcast, The Regenerative Journey. Marcus and Damo then talk about their own tough conversations they’ve had with each other, and why it’s so important to not sweep things under the carpet, particularly with people that we love. At the same time, tough conversations can bring us to a deeper level of understanding of ourselves, others and the wider world, only when we are prepared to have – and listen to – tough conversations. For more info on Damo head to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 477: Mastering Tough Conversations appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Does it feel to you like the fast-paced life of pre COVID days has quickly returned? We both reckon the pace of life – the longer work hours, the busy-ness, the bad habits, etc – are back with a vengeance, and it’s time to slow down. We share our own experiences with this as well as our daily habits in order to create slow. Easier said than done, but we reckon you will be able to relate! Enjoy the episode

Damian and Marcus both feel that longevity, life design, and all things planning are becoming a lot easier than they were 6 months ago. You can now plan a holiday (particularly in Australia) with a high degree of confidence that it will go ahead. You can also begin to plan out wellness habits, social gatherings, and more. With all of this new found certainty, how do we design and craft our lives going forward? Are we nervous that we’ll be bundled back into lockdowns? Are we like caged animals, soaking in every ounce of pleasure we can before an inevitable hurdle comes our way? COVID has really got us questioning how to live our lives, and this episode is all about that! For more info on Damian go to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash The post 100NO 475: So … How do we live our lives again? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Thanks to Sam Wood and the team at The Wood Life podcast for their permission to reproduce this conversation between Damian Kristof and Sam Wood on The Wood Life podcast.  Your chronological age may be increasing every year, but that doesn’t mean that your biological age can’t stay the same… or perhaps even go backwards! Damian Kristof joins Sam Wood to share his knowledge around longevity, and how YOU can master the art of ageing well. And it’s simpler than you might think. Sam also gives his tips on getting back on track when something unexpected throws you off course. For more on The Wood Life and Sam Wood go to For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 474: Sam Wood and Damo talk ageing backwards and living longer appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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Chiropractor Dr Ali Young experienced severe burnout whilst raising children, working and running a household. Sound familiar? In this episode, our mutual friend Ali takes us through the rollercoaster of events – and learnings – around working, marriage, raising children, gaining health — and finding fulfillment. On the back of the release of her first book Work. Mama. Life Ali takes us through the 5 Pillars to Healthy Motherhood (which all males are wise to know too) and a whole lot more. Find out more about Ali at https://www.draliyoung.com/workmamalife Find out more about Damo at www.damiankristof.com Find out more about Marcus at www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 472: Burnout, parenting, work & life and with Ali Young appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Imagine if your partner loved your hobby. It doesn’t happen often in relationships, but it does stimulate the conversation about creating – and identifying – hobbies that we enjoy with our loved ones. Quality time is something that we all love – some more than others. But that doesn’t mean that every married couple wants to play golf together, or that every parent and child wants to go to the football or go shopping. Taking the time to understand what the other person wants, and taking the time to discuss what you BOTH might like … is just a part of the secret sauce of living the 100 Not Out Lifestyle. To find out more about Damo go to www.damiankristof.com To find out more about Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au The post 100NO 471: The secret sauce to fulfilling relationships appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jo Whitton, also knows as the founder of Quirky Cooking, joins us again to discuss a number of important topics. Jo’s son Isaac spoke at The Wellness Summit back in 2015 and all these years later, he’s health-conscious and living independently. On this episode Jo talks about the importance of patience, the long game, and the fulfilment one gets when seeing an older child value health. Jo’s most recent book, Simple Healing Foods, is on the agenda. And we also discuss Wellness Renewed, an online event coming up on April 2 and 3, that features Jo, Marcus and 6 other wellness speakers, with 100% of the revenue going to flood relief victims. To register for Wellness Renewed, click here. To buy Jo’s book, click here. For more on Damo, click here. To buy Marcus’s book, click here. The post 100NO 470: Jo Whitton on raising healthy children, her new book & flood relief! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus is wondering how Damo continues to have high standards for his physical health as he gets older. The majority of humanity slowly give up on their physical health standards as they get older, losing muscular strength, becoming obese (through a lowered muscle to fat ratio), and all in all, losing the spark and vitality that they once had. As we get older, certain things become more difficult. We can’t run as fast, or bend down as easily. But that doesn’t mean they’re not important, or shouldn’t be done. As Damo reflects on how he is healthier and stronger today than when 100 Not Out first begin, a big part of his insight is around peer group. For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Anupam Mahapatra on Unsplash The post 100NO 469: How to stay healthy as you get older appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s hard to believe, but we are officially nine years of age here at 100 Not Out! And what a week it’s been! Marcus’s home town of Mullumbimby has been ravaged by the floods, a war is erupting in the northern hemisphere, and an icon of Australian society in Shane Warne died unexpectedly. As random and disconnected as those three events seem to be, there’s some burning longevity lessons and questions in these three events. What’s more important to you – quality or quantity of life? How much do you love where you live? And how grateful are you to be living in a country like Australia? These are just of the chats we have on our ninth birthday of 100 Not Out! This week’s featured image is of Marcus’ daughter Maya helping in the cleanup efforts the day after the floods cleared in Mullumbimby. For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com The post 100NO 468: Floods, Wars & NINE Years of 100 Not Out! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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. And to everyone who has asked about Marcus and his safety during the floods, all is well – our family is safe and our house is unaffected. We are now doing all we can to support our local community. For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com The post 100NO 467: The Almost NINE Year Anniversary Episode appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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 experience a setback? We discuss these questions and more on the “almost” 9th birthday episode of 100 Not Out. For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com For Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au Photo by Tiago Muraro on Unsplash The post 100NO 466: Ageism is rife towards ourselves and others appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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 or KNOW SOMEONE who has IBS … we’re going to talk about it today.  Our special guest today is Chloe McLeod … Chloe has a –  Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics And a Masters in Public Health among multiple qualifications She also sits on the board for Sports Dietitians’s Australia She specialises in food intolerances, sports nutrition and nutrition for arthritis and autoimmune conditions.  Chloe is regularly featured in Body and Soul and Women’s Health Magazine … She’s the Consulting Sports Dietitian for the Parramatta Eels NRL squad, and triathlon team MX Endurance.  And when she’s got some spare time she runs he