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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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 her own nutrition consultancy business Health & Performance Collective

You can find out more about Chloe at https://www.chloemcleod.com/ and the FODMAPS program at https://www.healthylife.com.au/programs/ways-to-well

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

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

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Many years ago Judith Ker was a young girl on her way to see Peter Pan with her family in Edinburgh. Little did she know that she was about to have her life’s work laid out for her. Judith was captivated by the dancers of the play and knew then and there that she too would become a dancer.

Having carved out a full international career, Judith has been teaching ballet in Tasmania for the past 50 years … and at 93 years young, she has no intention of stopping.

You can read more about Judith here, and watch her in action here.

For more info on Damo head over to damiankristof.com

For more info on Marcus head over to marcuspearce.com.au

Image thanks to ABC News: Maren Preuss

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Today we discuss whether the research against the consumption of animal protein has lost its way. Whilst many in the nutrition world continue to promote a diet that excludes animal protein, we discuss whether the research is not holistic enough. Whilst the fast-food industry quite rightly gets the blame for its processing practices of animal protein, what about the traditional farmer who consciously raises an animal and goes through the traditional – albeit difficult – process of bringing that protein to the plate?

These curly questions and more form the basis of today’s conversation on 100 Not Out.

For more info on Damian Kristof head on over to www.damiankristof.com

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

Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

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With so much of our news feed – be it on television, radio, print or online – dominated by COVID, is it possible that we are being dumbed down by such a narrow ingest of information?

After a conversation with an upcoming guest on 100 Not Out, we wonder whether we’re missing out on some inspiring stories of incredible people due to the triage of resources (especially by media companies) being directed to COVID stories instead of human interest stories.

Whilst we’re at it, if you’ve come across some incredible people doing marvellous things in their life, please send them to us and we’ll interview them on the poodcast!

You can email Marcus – [email protected] or Damian – [email protected]

Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

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