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, unable to step away? Do we get stuck because we can’t see a pathway out? Regardless if the toxic relationship is with others, food, money, or family; the biggest question we have to ask ourselves is, is what we are putting up with worthy of what we want in our lives? This episode discusses toxic relationships at length and acknowledges that often people don’t have the support in their lives to help them exit such a relationship. If this episode has triggered you, please have the courage to care about yourself enough to find your way out of the toxic situation. Organizations such as Rize Up, dedicated to supporting the many families affected by domestic and family violence, are able to help up.   In this episode we refer to a previous episode of 100 Not Out with Mario Martinez and his conversation around righteous anger. You can refer to episode 181 here.   Longevity Experiences If visiting Ikaria or Sardinia is on your bucket list of destinations, why not join us in Ikaria from August 22-31 and Sardinia from September 1-10. To find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: >https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 decided that for the next 12 months, she needed to make her life about giving to herself. The result? House sold. Motorhome purchased. Solo traveling around Australia, not to mention joining Damo and MP in both Ikaria and Sardinia on their upcoming 100 Not Out Longevity Experience. “Why wait for when you can’t do, do it while you can” is Anita’s new motto. As Anita says, “if you feel like you’re missing out on something, get your boots on and do it!”  If you are like Anita, perhaps visiting Ikaria and Sardinia are on your must visit list of destinations to immerse yourself in the culture that epitomizes longevity and connection. If that is you, get your boots on and head over to 100notout.com to find out more. The groups are almost full (max group size 18).  We are in Ikaria from August 22-31 and Sardinia from September 1-10.  Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 the impact that such things have on their own longevity? Whether you think the Blue Zones are dead or alive, longevity remains as much about the top three things – purpose, engagement and movement as it is the avoidance of chronic disease. Does the strong connection to rituals, land, family and food continue to hold those in the Blue Zones in good stead to continue on their longevity path and continuing to be our greatest teachers on what longevity is? In this episode, we mention chronic diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s and the impact that these have on longevity stats. We recommend you revisit episode 42 of 100 Not Out and our conversation around Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Professor Michael Woodward.  Want to hear more about the Blue Zones, head to our Best of Blue Zones playlist on Spotify.  Perhaps the missing piece of your longevity puzzle can be found by seeing how those in Ikaria and Sardinia live their day to day life. If you would like to join us in Ikaria from August 22-31 and Sardinia from September 1-10, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 shares and 730 comments.  This reel was not a ‘ how to boil a frog’ post but aimed at alarming the viewers that even when dead, animals feel pain too! What type of impact are click bait reels having on people’s decisions when it comes to their own health? If you’ve watched the video, frog laksa might be off the menu at your place tonight! Further to that, with the emergence of AI, how are we to determine what is true? Are we accepting information somewhat too easily, rather than doing our own research?   Join us as we discuss if the rise of health advice on social media and AI generated articles could swing the needle back in favor of our once trusted face to face relationship with our trusted GP or allied health practitioners. LONGEVITY EXPERIENCES 2024 Leave your preconceived notions of health at home and join us on our Longevity Experiences to the Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia in 2024. We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 do? It’s often said that we are living longer, but dying slower. Are you too busy to work on how you want to age? Too busy to move? Too busy to eat well? Too busy to embrace your community? Too busy to spend time doing what you love?  What is it that you are doing today to help you embrace the ethos that ageing is amazing?  For many, the end is very long. Certainly not for Bill Stevens who, at 95 years young, is still teaching water aerobics at his local gym and inspiring many. You can catch his recent appearance on Nine News Melbourne here. You can also be re-inspired by our chat with Bill on episode 220 here. Don’t buy into the lie that ageing isn’t amazing! Be amazing with us in Ikaria and Sardinia! We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, don’t put it off any longer. Head to 100notout.com today for all the information.  Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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, understands what a gift and a privilege it is to age.  Jane is not afraid to tackle the big topics including menopause, mental health and divorce and today’s conversation navigates them all. She has found a number of tools that work for her and encourages us to do the same.  Join us for a refreshing conversation with Jane as she empowers us to change the narrative that is often presented around growing older. Meet it with joy, embrace the changes, keep learning and love yourself more.   If you aren’t already following Jane, head over to Instagram @TheMiddleAgedGoddess. Do you want to embrace ageing and live the ethos that you are never too old to do something? Come join us in Ikaria and Sardinia this August and September. We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, don’t put it off any longer. Head to  100notout.com today for all the information.  Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 – movement, aging, living well, health, golf – be a tool for making better decisions on how you live your own life? Join us today as we take inspiration from those around us, and discuss how much comparison and judgment to those around us can impact on our ability to make either an empowered or disempowered decision. Don’t let the statement ‘I should’ get in the way of living your best life. If this is you, you may want to listen to episode 227 where we talk about this.’ If you find yourself being judgy judgy when it comes to comparing yourself to others, revisit episodes 270 and 444. They say comparison is the thief of all joy, but taking inspired comparison from others when done well can be a healthy form of motivation to be your best self.. Thinking about joining us in the ever inspiring, judgment free blue zones of Ikaria and Sardinia? We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, don’t dilly dally, head to 100notout.com today. Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 recent appointment with an integrative GP feeling exactly that way with regards to recent blood results concerning her good and bad cholesterol particles. Be prepared to have your mind blown as Damo helps us navigate cholesterol – how we absorb a fraction of cholesterol from what we eat, how our body makes cholesterol and how the liver manufactures cholesterol as a result of physical, emotional and mental stimulus and triggers that it receives from our nervous system. You’ll walk away from this week’s episode stressing less about the steak, aka cholesterol bomb,  you had for last night’s dinner and focusing on adding in more happiness, laughter, fun, movement and sunshine so that we can manufacture our good cholesterol. Do you want more focus on fun, happiness and sunshine? Join us for this and more when we are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 out scare? Will eating out make you die sooner? What about the connection and socialisation which can be achieved through sharing a meal out with family and friends, laughing and having a conversation? Isn’t the value of a meal maximized by sharing it with someone else? Join us as Damo and Marcus bring common sense to the conversation and share their top three tips for eating out and doing it well. Do you want to eat out with us in Ikaria and Sardinia? We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 as a vegan? With so many ‘experts’ at our fingertips, are they influencing us? Scaring us? Or dampening our ability to think critically for ourselves? Settle in for the ride as Damian and Marcus discuss a recent podcast they listened to where an ‘expert’ made these outrageous comments. What is the damage that such clickbait has on people when it comes to deciding what best to add to their plate? As the pendulum on what to eat continues to swing from veganism to carnivore, does the truth on what best to eat lay somewhere in the middle? Leave your preconceived notions of food at home and join us on our Longevity Experiences to the Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia in 2024. We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout

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 lose their fluidity and strength and our ligaments are tighter. There is also no doubt that sitting is the new smoking. Join us today as Damo presents a Mastersclass in Back Pain and helps join the dots between  the spine and brain connection; the importance of stretching and lengthening and maintenance. We touch on the many beneficial modalities including osteopathy, physiotherapy, myotherapy, massage and the benefit of regular Chiropractic care to ensure that your spine is in line so that the nerves work freely and communicate to the brain more efficiently. The reverse of SITTING is not to STAND, it is to STRETCH. To help with stretching, Damo has shared some of his favourite videos here: https://vimeo.com/564108287/9b0e8a0fe8 https://vimeo.com/401249143 During the show, Damo references Dr Heidi Haavik, you can find out more about her here. Our Longevity Experiences to the Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia return in 2024. We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Follow us: https://beacons.ai/100notout Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash

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 actually a cancer on society or are we overly sensitive? We know that people are living longer but dying slower. Is agesim and the limiting beliefs around ageing contributing to signing up for the slowest of deaths? Is an increasing number of candles on a birthday cake each year disempowering people when it comes to how they live their everyday life? Age is not the problem. Ageism is. As David Bowie once said “ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been”. In this episode we discussed Damo’s Crack Your Stress Code. You can listen to the Series on  episode 485 and episode 486. Our Longevity Experiences to the Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia return in 2024. We are in Ikaria August 22-31 and Sardinia September 1-10. If you would like to join us, and to find out more, head over to 100notout.com Photo by Malin K. on Unsplash

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 another. Ideally you find this conversation somewhat liberating and feel less-inclined to fit a label or trend that is here one day, and gone the next! You can check out Sam’s latest creation, The Wellness Chef, here. For our Longevity Experiences to Ikaria and Sardinia, you can find them at 100notout.com

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 areas of life and not 8!   Photo by Duy Pham on Unsplash

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 powerful. If we are to build stronger communities around us, we must hold each other to account. The behaviour we walk past is the behaviour we accept. So enjoy the story, and consider the lesson! *** Ikaria & Sardinia 2024 is coming! *** We are in the final weeks of finalising our groups for our Longevity Experiences to Ikaria and Sardinia. Apply to join us in one or both locations. All the details are at www.100notout.com Photo by niu niu on Unsplash

Today we shoot over to the Japanese Blue Zone of Okinawa where we find Christal Burnette.  Christal is a distinguished specialist in the field of Okinawan health and plant-based nutrition.  If you’re – Interested in Blue ZonesInterested in the bizarre plant-exclusive diet that seems to be promoted yet NOT consumed by centenariansWondering what sets Okinawa apart from other Blue ZonesWondering what their “secrets” to ageing gracefully are Then we think you’ll love this episode. Working with the Okinawa Research Centre for Longevity Science, Christal received her master’s degree from the University of Ryukyus in 2018 and has since been dedicated to promoting the Okinawan diet and lifestyle. To this end, she founded the Haitai Corporation, which specializes in developing and distributing Okinawan health products both domestically and internationally. Fluent in Japanese, Christal conducts interviews with Okinawan residents and research into the Okinawan diet and lifestyle. Her extensive knowledge and expertise have earned her recognition on various platforms, including a feature on the BBC. In addition, she regularly presents her findings on Okinawan longevity and lifestyle to diverse audiences through her popular YouTube channel, Haitai Longevity. Christal’s ongoing commitment to promoting the Okinawan diet and lifestyle is geared towards raising awareness of healthy aging and living based on Okinawan principles.

How many people do you know receive a congratulatory email from Andrea Bocelli and his wife when they complete a major achievement.  Well our next guest – who we are proud to welcome back to 100 Not Out – received that very letter from Veronica and Andrea Bocelli … because at 78 years young, Don Riddington and 5 Englishmen set a new Guinness World Record for the Oldest Relay Team to Swim the English Channel … To be clear, they combined for a total age of 464 years NOT OUT, with an average age of 77.3 … And of course punching above his weight at age 78 was 100 Not Out’s version of The Don .. Cricket can have Don Bradman … 100 Not Out will claim Don Riddington as The Don, because after becoming Australia’s oldest man to swim the Channel at 68 back in 2013, he’s done it again at 78 with a bunch of mates! This is an inspiring story to kick off 2024!

Our annual look ahead towards 2024 focuses on wearable tech, health testing, AI, diet and of course, exercise.    Damo said Strong and Long would become a thing in 2023 – aka stretching – and low and behold, Stretch Lab has begun to become in vogue whilst group HIIT seems to be phasing out. In other words, Damo gets this right every time!   So tune in for a crystal ball of health, wellness and longevity futurism on this special Christmas Day episode and the final one of 2023!   Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash

Every year we talk about the changing face of winning on Christmas Day! Whether your hosting or guest, spending time with loved ones or ones that rub you up the wrong way ... what is always on the menu is ... food! The first question that gets asked these days around food is dietaries! And on this Christmassy edition of 100 Not Out, Damo and MP discuss how to win on Christmas Day no matter if you're dealing with FODMAPS, vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, and so on. Merry Christmas!

It is quite disgusting – and concerning – that research on slowing down biological ageing has descended to this. You’re about to listen to us take the mickey out of the latest findings in slowing down biological ageing, which were presented to the American Heart Association (AMA). Damo plays the role of research scientist and Marcus, well he dabbles in between AHA Chairman and heckler and host of the podcast! In any case, we hope you see just how flawed the mainstream recommendations are on what it takes to live a great, long life. Here’s just one article outlining this “groundbreaking” research.