100 Not Out

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Dr Natise Schalken joins us on this episode as the youngest member of our recent Longevity Experience in Sardinia. A pediatric chiropractor and mother of a teenager, Natise joins us to discuss longevity in its many masks – not just for people 50 + – but for all of us. Women – who are often… Continue reading 100NO 603: No matter your age, we are getting older with Dr Natise Schalken The post 100NO 603: No matter your age, we are getting older with Dr Natise Schalken appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After two appearances on 100 Not Out – episode 58 and 470 – we are due for another deep and meaningful conversation with our dear friend, Quirky Cooking’s Jo Whitton. No topic is off the table during this wide-reaching interview, as we discuss – Time spent in the kitchen and slowing down Caregiving and the… Continue reading 100NO 602: Quirky Cooking’s Jo Whitton The post 100NO 602: Quirky Cooking’s Jo Whitton appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Milk or no milk? Long black or espresso? From casein and lactose in milk, to firm stools, loose stools, and the relevant chemical cocktail that a daily coffee can be – we chat about it all on this episode. Having just returned from the European Blue Zones of Sardinia and Ikaria where we didn’t have… Continue reading 100NO 601: Coffee – The good, the bad & the ugly The post 100NO 601: Coffee – The good, the bad & the ugly appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

600 episodes!! Can you believe it! On this episode we say a little “Happy 600th” and then move on to some BIG chats discussing the beliefs that were smashed and broken to pieces during our recent trip to the European Blue Zones of Sardinia and Ikaria. From wheat to medication, olive oil to wine, we discuss… Continue reading 100NO 600: Beliefs SMASHED!

We are sitting having lunch with Diamondo, Leftheres and their extended family. Their daughter Eleni chats with us about many topics related to Ikaria and longevity. From the challenges we all face – access to healthy food and the rise of technology – to the simple (but not easy) challenges of slowing down and family… Continue reading 100NO 599: Ikaria’s Longevity Future – Food, technology, family & more The post 100NO 599: Ikaria’s Longevity Future – Food, technology, family & more appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Is there a next generation of Blue Zones? Are the Blue Zones dying? Or will the next generation lead the way in how to master our longevity? Join us at the dining table with the two people who we believe have made the Blue Zone of Ikaria is well-regarded as it is – Thea and… Continue reading 100NO 598: The Blue Zones Next Generation The post 100NO 598: The Blue Zones Next Generation appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following on from episode 596, Damo and Marcus pick up on their conversation on family and friends and the different energy they bring to our own relationships. Is it a lovers tiff or a robust discussion where they agree to disagree?! Tune in to find out more! You can read the article – 7 Types… Continue reading 100NO 597: A Lovers' Tiff on Longevity The post 100NO 597: A Lovers' Tiff on Longevity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Is Longevity Simple? Or is the term longevity, like the term wellness, being exploited for commercial gain? Longevity tells us how to live longer and healthier. But is it as simple as taking a supplement or well marketed product? Are we over simplifying something which is relatively complicated?  Are we, in looking for the easy… Continue reading 100NO 596: Is Longevity This Simple? The post 100NO 596: Is Longevity This Simple? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today on the show we are joined by Steph Lowe, founder of The Natural Nutritionist. As she lead the way in the JERF – Just Eat Real Food movement, she is now leading the way in helping women create balanced hormones naturally.  With Intermittent Fasting continuing to grow in popularity, Steph brings curiosity to the… Continue reading 100NO 595: Fasting for Women v Men with Steph Lowe The post 100NO 595: Fasting for Women v Men with Steph Lowe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

As this episode is released, Damo and Marcus will be on their way to Ikaria – the island where people forget to die. It may be their fifth time to Ikaria but they are still excited to visit and look forward to the slowing down of life as they immerse themselves in the Ikarian time… Continue reading 100NO 594: Does Busyness Impact Longevity? The post 100NO 594: Does Busyness Impact Longevity? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damian was recently sent an article,  We know what to eat to stay healthy. So why is it so hard to make the right choices?  The article discusses research conducted by Nina Van Dyke, an Associate Professor and Associate Director, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University who set out to learn more about why people eat the… Continue reading 100NO 593: How Can We Make Healthier Food Choices Easier? The post 100NO 593: How Can We Make Healthier Food Choices Easier? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A recent episode of the Channel Nine series – Do You Want to Live Forever? – discusses the importance of fibre and the recommendation to increase the intake of  wholegrains. Despite the food pyramid continuing to prioritize wholegrains, there is no doubt that the best source of fibre, both soluble and insoluble, will come from… Continue reading 100NO 592: Are All Grains Created Equal? The post 100NO 592: Are All Grains Created Equal? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

When it comes to all things menopause, we could think of no one better to have on the show than Dr Andrea Huddleston! Dr Andrea is a women's health, natural fertility expert and integrative chiropractor with a passion for helping women reach their health, hormonal and fertility goals. There is so much for us all… Continue reading 100NO 591: Menopause 101 with Dr Andrea Huddleston The post 100NO 591: Menopause 101 with Dr Andrea Huddleston appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today we are joined by the inspiring Eve Steel who shares with us her life journey, reverence for nature and her wisdom.  From growing up in England during the Second World War to being invited to Australia to teach where she was swept off her feet with the country and her future husband! From the… Continue reading 100NO 590: The Power of Purpose with Eve Steel The post 100NO 590: The Power of Purpose with Eve Steel appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We have received quite a few questions of late and this week's episode we spend some time tackling some of those.  What is the difference between chronic and acute inflammation? Is Keto a long term solution? Is there a link between mindfulness and longevity? Does loneliness impact ageing? Thanks to Mary, Jacqui, Naomi and Dan… Continue reading 100NO 589: Your Longevity Questions Answered The post 100NO 589: Your Longevity Questions Answered appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We receive plenty of feedback from our audience that one of the things they love about 100 Not Out is the banter and conversation between ourselves. So with that in mind, today we sit down and discuss the power of a conversation.  Have we lost the art of holding a conversation? Is it easier to… Continue reading 100NO 588: Listen, Don’t Fix The post 100NO 588: Listen, Don’t Fix appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following on from the first episode of Channel Nine's series – Do You Want to Live Forever – we discuss what happens when diets go wrong? What do we do when we find that a ‘diet' is no longer working and we are going backwards, in both our biological age and health? Is it enough… Continue reading 100NO 587: When Diets Go Wrong The post 100NO 587: When Diets Go Wrong appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The new Channel Nine series – Do You Want to Live Forever? – has given us much to talk about…and that's just after the first episode! In exploring the quest for a longer life, Tracy Grimshaw and Dr Nick Coatsworth follow 8 Australians as they seek to understand if we can in fact rewind our… Continue reading 100NO 586: Do You Want to Live Forever? The post 100NO 586: Do You Want to Live Forever? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode we pay tribute to Michael Mosley who recently passed away at age 67. Michael was best known for popularising Intermittent Fasting with the 5:2 diet. Often using himself as the n=1 experiment, his research and published work was able to take complex subjects and break it down in a way that the… Continue reading 100NO 585: Michael Mosley, Rest in Peace The post 100NO 585: Michael Mosley, Rest in Peace appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Well known in the surfing industry, today's guest, Rod Perez, grew up in Brazil and now lives on the Gold Coast supporting professional athletes and everyday people to become their happiest, healthiest selves. Join us as we chat with Rod about his recently released book The Art of Longevity – and his core principles to… Continue reading 100NO 584: The Art of Longevity with Rod Perez The post 100NO 584: The Art of Longevity with Rod Perez appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We got a lot of questions and feedback from our recent workshop, Blue Zones, Diets & Biohacks. One question in particular focused on how likely it is or isn’t to live like people in the Blue Zones.  On this episode we answer this question and many more, including Blue Zones and their diets, the role… Continue reading 100NO 583: How to live the Blue Zones lifestyle at home The post 100NO 583: How to live the Blue Zones lifestyle at home appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We recently ran a live online workshop busting the 3 big myths around Blue Zones, Diets & Biohacking. During this live workshop we discussed:  ** Your genetics and ageing profile. ** To age or not to age like your parents? ** Why is it that Blue Zones residents experience less dementia, cancer and heart disease?… Continue reading 100NO 582: Blue Zones, Diets & Biohacks – Live Recording The post 100NO 582: Blue Zones, Diets & Biohacks – Live Recording appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With the rising popularity of fasting, has breakfast been demonized unfairly? What does it mean to be a breakfast eater today? Is it eggs and greens to kickstart your day like Marcus or is it an Espresso or two to tide you over to your first meal of the day, sometime around lunchtime when the… Continue reading 100NO 581: Is Breakfast the Devil’s meal? The post 100NO 581: Is Breakfast the Devil’s meal? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Many years ago, Greg McKeown introduced us to the humble brag, but has the humble brag (we spoke about this on episodes 68 and 378) now found itself an older cousin called Urgency Culture? Do you find yourself unable to say NO just in case a better offer pops up and then find yourself over-committed… Continue reading 100NO 580: Urgency Culture: Real or Not Real? The post 100NO 580: Urgency Culture: Real or Not Real? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Alcohol – What's the truth? Does your body go into shutdown if you consume alcohol as Dave Asprey recently stated in this Instagram post. There is truth in the fact that alcohol is a toxin and it's a toxin to the brain and the body has to clear it. But should it be so demonized… Continue reading 100NO 579: Alcohol – Vice or Villain? The post 100NO 579: Alcohol – Vice or Villain? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following a recent instagram post by Dan Buettner who introduced a medical doctor to rebut Dave Asprey's claims about oats, we ask if we are about to see the longevity space erupt in war. We can't be sure who is throwing the first grenade. Was it Dave Asprey or is it Dan Buettner?  Do we… Continue reading 100NO 578: Longevity Wars The post 100NO 578: Longevity Wars appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In a recent article, the oldest woman on the planet, María Branyas Morera, 115, said that the key to longevity is to stay away from toxic people.  We know that the quality of relationships can have a large impact on the quality of our health but why do we often find ourselves in toxic situations,… Continue reading 100NO 577: Do Toxic Relationships Impact on Longevity? The post 100NO 577: Do Toxic Relationships Impact on Longevity? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we welcome long time listener, first time guest Anita Spehar onto the podcast. From working 10+hour days, 7 days a week to now traveling solo in her motorhome, Anita recognised that for much of her life she had been giving to others – from work to family and everything in between – and… Continue reading 100NO 576: From Giving to Others to Giving to Self with Anita Spehar The post 100NO 576: From Giving to Others to Giving to Self with Anita Spehar appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A question we are often asked is Are the Blue Zones Dead? Settle in with a cuppa as we discuss whether, as the older people die, will we see the Blue Zones die with them? Or do we follow those that are now 80 and 90, with access to improved infrastructure and technology and see… Continue reading 100NO 575: Are the Blue Zones Dead? The post 100NO 575: Are the Blue Zones Dead? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

There certainly has been a theme in our recent episodes over the rise of social media as a way to educate and influence our health choices! A friend of the podcast, David Wolfe who featured in episode 6 of 100 Not Out, recently shared a reel on his instagram account which resulted in over 900… Continue reading 100NO 574: More Diet Propaganda The post 100NO 574: More Diet Propaganda appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Is Ageing Amazing? We certainly think so!  In the media and around the water cooler, you'll hear plenty of talk on the negativity of ageing.  Do you disqualify yourself from ageing well or do you embrace it?  Do you look at ageing well from a vanity perspective or from what you are still able to… Continue reading 100NO 573: Is Ageing Amazing? The post 100NO 573: Is Ageing Amazing? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Whilst most people are trying to put the brakes on ageing, todays' guest embraces the ups and downs of it with joy and gratitude, using her social media presence to empower others to do the same. The Middle Aged Goddess, also known as Jane McCann, having bore witness to loved ones’ premature end of life,… Continue reading 100NO 572: The Middle Aged Goddess – Jane McCann The post 100NO 572: The Middle Aged Goddess – Jane McCann appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Sinead O'Connor told us that Nothing Compares to You, but who are you comparing yourself to? Comparing yourself to someone that you saw on social media could put you on an unhealthy pathway, both physically and emotionally. But can taking inspiration from those around you in key areas of life which are important to you… Continue reading 100NO 571: Inspired Comparison: Who Do You Compare Yourself To? The post 100NO 571: Inspired Comparison: Who Do You Compare Yourself To? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Boy oh boy did episode 568 break the internet! We know that the media's clickbait approach to health can be confusing, but what about when you see your health practitioner and you leave your appointment feeling confused and like you are just a number in the system? A long term health aware listener left a… Continue reading 100NO 570: Cholesterol: The Good and The Bad The post 100NO 570: Cholesterol: The Good and The Bad appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following on from episode 568, Marcus shared a recent clip from Dan Buettner who believes the first step in getting healthier and increasing your longevity is to eat at home. There is no denying that there are numerous benefits to getting back into the kitchen, but have we now gone from food scare to eating… Continue reading 100NO 569: Does Eating Out Make You Die Sooner? The post 100NO 569: Does Eating Out Make You Die Sooner? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Now more than ever, there is a litany of conflicting views when it comes to health, in particular what to put on your plate. Will that skinless chicken breast I ate for lunch give me diabetes? Will I become an addict if I eat animal protein? Can I ever eat meat again if I identify… Continue reading 100NO 568: Vegan v Carnivore? Is ‘Food Scare' eating you alive? The post 100NO 568: Vegan v Carnivore? Is ‘Food Scare' eating you alive? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are you one of the 80% of the population that are experiencing back pain? Do you know the difference between chronic and acute pain? Do you believe that back pain is a normal part of aging and something we just put up with? There is no doubt that as we get older, things start to… Continue reading 100NO 567: Back Pain Masterclass and Keeping the Spine Working Better The post 100NO 567: Back Pain Masterclass and Keeping the Spine Working Better appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Is Damo sensitive now that he has turned the big 5-0 or is he actually experiencing ageism? With a 5 in front of his age AND a golf handicap of about 5, is he really too old for a golf tournament or is that blatant ageism? In this week's episode we question if ageism is… Continue reading 100NO 566: Ageism: A Cancer on Society or an Overreaction? The post 100NO 566: Ageism: A Cancer on Society or an Overreaction? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Wellness Chef Sam Gowing on Cleanses, Fasting, Detox & Trends A dear friend of the podcast, Sam Gowing, is back to discuss the current state of the wellness industry. We discuss cleanses, fasting and detoxes, and the onset of the mythical healing crisis that so many people create for themselves by chasing one trend after… Continue reading 100NO 565: Wellness Chef Sam Gowing on Cleanses, Fasting, Detox & Trends The post 100NO 565: Wellness Chef Sam Gowing on Cleanses, Fasting, Detox & Trends appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damo has a bone to pick with Marcus! In Marcus’s Exceptional Life Blueprint he outlines 8 areas of life – Purpose, Movement, Social, Nutrition, Family, Growth, Wealth and Spirit. Damo believes social and family should be combined into “People”. Marcus shares how the energy of friends is very different to family, whilst Damo wants just 7… Continue reading 100NO 564: Friends v Family | Longevity & People The post 100NO 564: Friends v Family | Longevity & People appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Damo has started the New Year with a BANG! Or more to the point, a “Pull Over” and “Stop Right There”! No, Damo is not at Police Academy, but I did perform a quasi “citizens arrest” over Summer after watching an incident at his local golf club. The story is entertaining and the lesson is… Continue reading 100NO 563: Damo’s Citizens Arrest & Keeping People Accountable The post 100NO 563: Damo’s Citizens Arrest & Keeping People Accountable appeared first on The Wellness Couch.