This is a deep and meaningful one! We haven’t recorded together for a month so we are chomping at the bit to discuss all things longevity … and we end up talking about life, and what makes it fulfilling. Particularly habits, and the ones that let us down.

Damo reads out Portia Nelson’s Autobiography in 5 short chapters.

See the 5 short chapters here. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23621941-autobiography-in-five-short-chapters

Or listen to Damo read it during the episode.

We also mention Crack Your Stress Code Part 1 (ep 485) is here and Part 2 – 486 – is here. 

For more on Damo go to damiankristof.com and for Marcus go to marcuspearce.com.au

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Damo our guest today is Amelia Phillips - an absolute powerhouse in the world of health and wellness. 

Amelia Phillips is an Australian health entrepreneur, TV presenter, nutritionist, fitness expert, and co-founder of the highly successful Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. With over two decades of experience helping people transform their bodies and minds, Amelia has become a trusted voice in health media and the host of her own podcast, “Healthy Her,” where she dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of what it takes to be healthy in the modern world. 

There is so much we talk about with Amelia on this episode - from lifting the lid on Wellness TV shows, the rise and fall and rise of 12 Week Programs, the future of longevity and so much more. 

Check out Amelia’s Healthy Her Podcast here and her Vitality 360 longevity platform here. 

05:15 Longevity Revolution and Aging Well

12:17 Why TV Shows Prioritise Drama Over Reality

22:42 Biotech Advancements in Health Metrics

29:39 Empowering Everyday Women's Health

30:58 Wisdom in Longevity Champions

By far this is one of our favourite episodes - because it’s all about chocolate with an incredible lady who knows her chocolate!

Lucy Bennetto is the founder of Bennetto Natural Foods and joins us to discuss just about every topic on the subject of one of our favourite superfoods. 

Check out Bennetto’s at https://www.bennettonaturalfoods.com.au/ and enjoy this chat which really, we should have had years ago!!

Topics include - 

Cacao vs cocoa, fair trade, organic, vegan and dairy-free chocolate, soy lecithin vs sunflower lecithin, cacao farmers, Dominican Republic cacao vs Peruvian cacao, cacao co-ops, small-scale farming, B Corp certification, chocolate ingredients, cocoa butter, raw cane sugar, organic cane sugar, natural sweeteners, agave in chocolate, coconut sugar, chocolate and health, sustainability in chocolate, chocolate making process, ethical chocolate, chocolate and happiness, sugar content in chocolate, premium chocolate brands

05:22 "Exploring Chocolate's Hidden Questions"

08:09 Cacao vs. Cocoa: Key Differences

12:50 Organic Certification and Marketing Loopholes

14:29 Fair Trade's Human Element

17:02 Organic Farming Community in Peru

20:50 Experiential Education Journey

23:29 Entrepreneurial Chocolate Journey

26:52 Milk-Free Artisan Chocolate Focus

30:19 "Understanding Innate Food Intelligence"

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In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate between supplements and daily habits, reflecting on how our personal philosophies influence our health choices. We recognize that many of us have been influenced by the messaging of the supplement industry, thinking that taking a daily multivitamin would solve everything. But as we discuss, it’s not about sticking rigidly to one supplement or one routine—life calls for flexibility.

We share how we’ve each recently started taking supplements daily, not as a one-size-fits-all solution, but to help fill in the gaps where our lifestyles or diets might fall short, or where daily stressors crop up. At the same time, just because we’re taking certain supplements—like vitamin C, zinc, or magnesium at different times—doesn’t mean we’ve closed ourselves off to making new choices as our lives and needs change.

We also make it clear that supplements are never a replacement for the fundamentals: good nutrition, movement, purpose, connection, and balance in the other areas of life. We reflect on past experiences where, despite people doing “everything right” in terms of nutrition or supplementing, they still got sick and questioned why. It led us to acknowledge that health is never just about one element—it’s always a combination of factors, and sometimes, even the healthiest people experience symptoms and illness.

01:00 "Optimizing Health with Supplements"

05:39 Multiple Paths to Health

09:04 Tunnel Vision in Health Solutions

14:57 Lifestyle's Impact on Immune Health

15:55 Holistic Approach to Immune Health

22:26 "Maximizing Life with Supplements"

Overwhelmed by supplements much? Then you’re in for a treat today …

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Welcome to a brand-new era of 100 Not Out! In this episode, Marcus & Damo are together in Melbourne and joined by Moreece Elcham, founder of First or Northing.

This ep kicks off an exciting new partnership—and it’s one that’s been a long time in the making. For over 12 years, Marcus and Damian have carefully navigated the crowded world of supplements and longevity, often skeptical of yet another “miracle” product or brand. But today marks a turning point.

Moreece Elcham’s journey began five or six years ago with a personal struggle through persistent and often painful gut health issues. Frustrated by a revolving door of diagnoses—ranging from leaky gut and Crohn’s to stomach ulcers—Moreece tried everything from extreme diets to extensive medical procedures in search of relief. Throughout this exhausting process, he learned more about his own body, nutrition, and supplementation, with guidance from various health experts. Moreece’s determination to not just heal, but to create a solution, led to the founding of First or Nothing.

On this ep we discuss –

On this episode we kick things off with a (hopefully) humorous and relatable story about early morning flights, canceled plans, and the realities of travel. As we reminisce about our recent Melbourne meetup, the conversation quickly turns to a deeper theme: the many different paths we can take in life and longevity.

Marcus uses his airport ordeal as a metaphor to explore the idea that there’s never just one "right" way to approach health, aging, or even navigating a city. Drawing on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and the wisdom of diverse perspectives, we discuss the importance of staying open-minded and resisting the pressure to find that single, elusive miracle solution to living well.

With plenty of laughs, insights, and honest reflections, this episode reminds us that—whether it’s finding your way in Melbourne or on the journey of life—there are countless routes to success and fulfillment. Get ready for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation about flexibility, diversity of perspectives, and the art of doing life your own way.

In today’s discussion, inspired by a provocative Instagram post from Dave Asprey, the duo explores the peculiar claim linking frequency of male ejaculation to health and longevity. As they dissect the math and the motivations behind these claims, Marcus and Dr. Damien grapple with the broader implications: Are social media and the digital world leading us astray with confusing and clickbait longevity advice? Tune in as they unravel these ideas, sharing insights and laughs while encouraging listeners to critically assess the content they consume in the pursuit of a vibrant long life.

So many questions for us to consider on this topic –

Time Stamps –

Sam Gowing is a favourite of 100 Not Out … this is her 6th time on the show!

You can listen to her previous on episodes 86, 130, 263, 483 and 565.

Sam is a clinical nutritionist, has a Masters in Gastronomic Tourism from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu … travels the world helping high-end hotels master their menus and so much more.

In this episode, we reflect on the changing dynamics of the wellness industry, the impact of social media on health trends, and the rise of longevity movements that challenge traditional approaches. Sammy shares her insights on how to navigate the plethora of health information available today and emphasize the importance of authenticity, evidence-based research, and community in leading a fulfilling life. Whether it’s understanding the roots of wellness or identifying the fads with the “pungent aroma of fadness,” this conversation is packed with wisdom and humor. So, sit back and enjoy as we unpack how to continue making the rest of your life, the best of your life!

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After what will be 10 years, we have made the difficult decision to bring to an end our 10 Day Longevity Experiences to the European Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia. 

Not because we don’t love it, and not because it’s not a life-changing bucket list trip of a lifetime. 

More than anything, and especially given we are a podcast dedicated to time (these days called longevity), our family and business commitments outside of 100 Not Out have made it increasingly difficult to continue spending the best part of a month away in Europe. 

Of course, if you thought we were here to announce our podcast is ending - never fear! We are only just getting started :) 

BUT ... if you have always loved the idea of spending 10 days with us in Ikaria, or 10 days with us in Sardinia ... or maybe both(!!), then this year is your last chance to join us. 

As we record this we have 2 spots left for Sardinia (max group size 15) and spaces for Ikaria. 

If you’ve always wanted to experience the European Blue Zones with us and a small group of like-minded enthusiasts, then this episode may have found you just in time. 

Joining us is by application only. For all the details on Ikaria, click here. For Sardinia, click here. 

Last week’s incredible episode with Teun Toebes showed just how wrong we (or at least Marcus) had been about dementia.

After years of calling dementia the worst way to die, right at the end of the episode Teun challenged that perspective.

This young man who spent 3.5 years living in a nursing home and with people with dementia, not only taught us the power of treating older people like human beings (which sounds so obvious), but also just how far from “Human Forever” we really have strayed.

For more on Teun, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

To secure the final places on our final 100 Not Out Longevity Experience, go to www.100notout.com

For more on Damian Kristof go to www.damiankristof.com

For more on Marcus Pearce go to www.marcuspearce.com.au