Want to know what is the secret is to aging well? To live with quantity AND quality of life? To live independently, with vitality, vigour, energy, enthusiasm and complete love for your life? Well, there are hundreds of “secrets”, you can have both quantity and quality, and on 100 Not Out Dr Damian Kristof and wellness coach Marcus Pearce interview the people that are living their lives with all of the above.
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Ever wondered what the laws of wellness really are? In this special podcast series commissioned by Zaparas Lawyers, longevity experts Dr Damian Kristof and Marcus Pearce (hosts of the 100 Not Out podcast), dive deep into the unconditional laws that make up what it is to be healthy. Does friendship trump diet? How does work fulfilment impact health and wellness? And what role does workplace culture play in our physical health? In this limited edition 12-episode series, Marcus and Damian explo ...
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Today we dive into the hot topic of vitamin B6 toxicity. Fun fact: most B vitamins, including B6, are produced in the gut by our own bacteria! Today we debunk myths about B6, discussing how supplementation should always complement a healthy diet—not replace it. Key lesson: mega-dosing on isolated B vitamins can be risky, especially when they’re fou…
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100NO 644: Timing, Excuses & Why Tomorrow Never Comes
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21:01Today we dive into the tricky world of timing, decision-making, and the classic excuses that hold us back—like “I’m too busy” or “It’s just not the right time.” Through insightful stories and a few memorable parables, we challenge listeners to stop waiting for the perfect moment to invest in health and wellbeing. Whether it’s starting new habits, f…
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100NO 643: Microbiome Diversity & The 75 Food Challenge
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23:01Marcus has been having a similar breakfast and lunch and wonders if his microbiome diversity is taking a hit as a result. Damo has all the answers to the big questions on microbiome diversity - how it happens, how to improve it, and why it’s not as easy as we hope. The boys reference Dr Ivo Pirisi - their host on their Sardinian Longevity Experienc…
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100NO 642: Biological age testing and the misinformation maelstrom
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27:45Biological age testing is all the rage at the moment. Recent media coverage raises some good points about the ease of confusion, in spite of and perhaps because of the influx of information that we are constantly bombarded with. Damo has a long history in biological age testing and as a result can give some important context to what was measured 30…
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A regular listener of the podcast (shout out to Ryan) has sent us through an email about friendships – and what do when you’re the one doing all the organising and keeping the group together. It’s a position many people find themselves in. If you’re the connector of your group, you’d be forgiven for having moments of “stuff it, I’m doing this anymo…
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100NO 640: Mr Winter Olympics | 97 year old Geoff Henke AO
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36:58It’s not an understatement to say if it weren’t for our guest on 100 Not Out today we may never have had some Winter Olympic heroes like Steven Bradbury, Zali Steggal, Alisa Camplin, Lydia Lassila, Torah Bright and so many more ... Geoff Henke AO is a seminal figure in Australian winter sport, with a multifaceted legacy as both an elite ice hockey …
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100NO 639: The Art of Staying Inspired: Damo puts Marcus in the Hot Seat
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26:38In this heartfelt and energizing episode of 100 Not Out, Marcus and Damian switch things up with Damo taking the agenda and Marcus firmly in the hot seat. The duo reflect on Marcus’ journey as a speaker, his passion for energising audiences about the art of ageing well, and the secrets behind his ever-present enthusiadsm. Through vulnerability and …
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100NO 638: The Social Secret Sauce of Longevity
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22:21Damo has found a new love in his local area – The European restaurant! He has cheekily announced them as a new sponsor of the podcast! But part of the magic of the new establishment is a chance meeting Damo and his wife Amber had of a 97 year old gentlemen with a fascinating life story to tell. How did this conversation happen? And why is it so imp…
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100NO 637: Where Longevity is Won: What you can & can't control
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26:05In this episode we take a deep dive into the topic of control and its impact on longevity. Reflecting on last week’s interview with centenarian Henry Martell, the conversation explores which aspects of health, wellbeing, and aging are truly within our control, and which are simply part of life’s roulette. Key Talking Points Rule Breaking & Longevit…
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100NO 636: From War Zones to Pub Life: Centenarian Henry Martell & wife Diana
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32:26Today’s episode is a special one — a rare opportunity to sit down with a couple whose lives span a century of history, love, adventure, and service. William “Henry” Martell has worn many hats in his 100 years — soldier, hotel publican, cocoa planter, university lecturer, and proud grandfather. Born in 1924 in Haberfield, Sydney, Henry’s life has ta…
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100NO 635: Walking Down New Streets - Shifting Habits for a Better Life
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23:37This 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 her…
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100NO 634: The Longevity Revolution with Amelia Phillips
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36:07This episode of 100 Not Out, proudly brought to you by First or Nothing. The World’s first 31 in 1 Post Workout Supplement. 100 calories, 25g of Protein and zero sugar. Use Code 100NOTOUT at befirstornothing.com to receive 15% off your first order. Damo our guest today is Amelia Phillips - an absolute powerhouse in the world of health and wellness.…
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100NO 633: Chocolate | All You Need To Know with Lucy Bennetto
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38:51By 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…
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100NO 632: Daily Routines vs Supplements: What Really Powers Your Longevity
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23:32This episode of 100 Not Out, proudly brought to you by First or Nothing. The World’s first 31 in 1 Post Workout Supplement. 100 calories, 25g of Protein and zero sugar. Use Code 100NOTOUT at befirstornothing.com to receive 15% off your first order. In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate between supplements and daily habits, reflecting on …
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100NO 631: Make Supplements Great Again with First or Nothing's Moreece Elcham
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40:25Overwhelmed by supplements much? Then you’re in for a treat today … This episode of 100 Not Out, proudly brought to you by First or Nothing. The World’s first 31 in 1 Post Workout Supplement. 100 calories, 25g of Protein and zero sugar. Use Code 100NOTOUT at befirstornothing.com to receive 15% off your first order. Welcome to a brand-new era of 100…
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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 a…
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100NO 629: Orgasms for longevity? Fact, Fiction, or Just Clickbait
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20:20In 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 lea…
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100NO 628: Belleness vs Wellness with Sam Gowing
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33:00Sam 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, …
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100NO 627: The end of an era! Time to say goodbye
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25:35After 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 (th…
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100NO 626: We were wrong! What Teun Toebes taught us
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27:46Last 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 t…
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100NO 625: The Inspiring Teun Toebes on dementia, love & the future of ageing
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38:24Today, we are shooting over to (Netherlands) where we are joined by an incredible young man. At just 21, after finishing his nursing degree Teun Toebes made the bold decision to move into a nursing home -, living alongside people with dementia to understand their world from the inside. His firsthand experiences have fueled his mission to break stig…
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100NO 624: 12 Years of 100 Not Out & The future of longevity
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25:01What a time we’ve had delivering 100 Not Out to you for 12 years! What started as a fringe wellness topic when we began is now a compelling conversation for millions of people around the planet. Ageing well and longevity is not a fad or even a trend, it’s a part of the modern human life design challenge that we all face. On this episode we share ou…
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100NO 623: Human Forever with Teun Toebes preview - dementia, ageing and humanity
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34:43In two weeks time we will be releasing our interview with Teun Toebes, award-winning film-maker who lived in two nursing homes across 3.5 years - out of choice. At just 26, Teun is creating a tidal wave of change across the world as we question how we care for, love and support older people - particularly those with dementia. It’s so easy to think …
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100NO 622: Health is not enough for longevity
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22:52When will ageing well become urgent? That’s the question we pose and discuss on today’s episode. Most people are hoping they’ll age well; yet most people believe they’ll end up in a nursing home. We are confused and conflicted on this ageing adventure, and on this episode we discourse the intense importance of excelling at all areas of life, and no…
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100NO 621: Art, Longevity, Purpose, Mental Health & Judgement
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22:10By Marcus Pearce, Damian Kristof
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100NO 620: Apple Cider Vinegar, Belle Gibson & the Netflix Moral Compass
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33:08Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix has caused the resumption of a conversation that we first had on Episode 105 nearly 10 years ago. The perception of wellness is taking a beating, and it’s all down to the behaviour of a few. In the latest instalment of the issue is Netflix’s mini series Apple Cider Vinegar, which is covering the Belle Gibson story alo…
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100NO 619: Longevity, Beliefs & The 4 Minute Mile
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24:39When Roger Bannister ran a sub 4-minute mile for the first time in 1954, he did what no one on planet earth had ever done before. No one believed it was possible. And interestingly, as soon as he achieved it, running a sub 4-minute mile became suddenly achievable. His record lasted just 46 days. Today, the world record is 3 minutes 43 seconds. So, …
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100NO 618: Genetics, Blue Zones & Diets
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1:32:38You’re about to enjoy a recent live event we recorded called Genetics, Blue Zones and Diets. On this episode we mythbust 3 of the big lies around longevity - and how mastering genes, diets and lifestyle is pivotal to ageing well. Here are the resources we mention during the podcast - 100 Not Out Podcast Playlist - Centenarians & Graceful Agers on 1…
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100NO 617: Strengthspan v Lifespan v Healthspan with Tuire Karaharju-Huisman
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42:50This episode proudly brought to you by our 100 Not Out Longevity Experience to the European Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia. For all the info and to apply to join us go to www.100notout.com And now to today’s conversation. There’s a new term in the longevity space and it’s “Strengthspan”. Today we’re thrilled to have Tuire Karaharju-Huisman with …
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100NO 616: Call your old friends! Codewords & reconnecting
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20:12Damo has reconnected with an old friend, and it’s prompted this conversation on the importance of picking up the phone and calling those people you haven’t spoken to in years. From bridal party members to school friends and former colleagues, there is great joy in reconnecting with people we once enjoyed so many good times with. Life gets busy, peo…
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100NO 615: Ageing Well Means Working On Weaknesses
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26:26The inconvenient truth when it comes to ageing well is that it’s not our strengths that carry us into longevity well, but the strength of our weaknesses. Think about that for a moment. Poor health is what brings most people undone – that’s a weakness. Poor wealth can create relative poverty – that’s a weakness. A poor social life can lead to loneli…
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100NO 614: Your Best Year Ever 100 Not Out Style
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22:24Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode of 2025! Damo has been moving for 5+ hours per day in a very simple manner … and it’s got his muscles aching, but more importantly, his fulfilment levels are sky high. With a combination of social, spiritual, and movement – we use Damo’s recent volunteering efforts at the Australian Open golf event as…
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100NO 613: 3 Trends To Lookout for in 2025
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26:12It’s baaaack! We look in to our crystal ball and predict the trends to watch out for in 2025! From food trends to movement trends, supplement trends and a whole lot more ... find out what we think is going to be on the shelves ... or more like it, flying off the shelves in 2025. IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO JOIN US IN EUROPE? We hit the tw…
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100NO 612: 5 Tips For A Tension Free Christmas
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22:45Christmas can be filled with tension for many! On this episode we discuss 5 parts of Christmas that you want to be able to win at to avoid tension! In no particular we discuss tension-free Food Family Carols Grog Movement We wish you the healthiest happiest of Christmases and wish you a sensational 2025 ahead! Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash EURO…
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At 104 years old, Joffre Bell is one of Australia’s oldest living World War II veterans. Born in 1920, Joffre has lived through monumental historical events, served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, and spent much of his life in the small community of Clifton, just south of Toowoomba. He’s a gifted mechanic, a passionate photog…
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100NO 610: Wine Masterclass: Preservatives, Organic v Biodynamic with Nikki Knights
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40:37Never in the history of 100 Not Out have we dedicated an entire episode to wine! And after this episode, we want to talk a whole lot more about it! You’re about to discover that – Buying Preservative Free wine is a free ride to charge more Sulphites are not the major reason why many people react to wine The 3 biggest factors that make for a good pu…
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100NO 609: Doing Longevity & Life together with Christine & Terry Twine
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30:28How many people do you know really jump in to their health and wellness in their 8th decade? Meet Terry Twine, who after wife Christine highly recommended coming to Ikaria together in 2024, has gone “all in” on making the rest of his life the best of life. This beautiful couple join us on 100 Not Out to share their determination to age gracefully. …
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100NO 608: Do you want to radically extend your lifespan?
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25:01Radical human life extension was on the menu for American longevity guru Peter Attia recently. It begged the question to us - how and why are we even talking life extension when we can hardly reach 120? Attia’s article focused on studies around rats and the drug Rapamycin, with older rats having their life extended by between 9 and 14%. We discuss …
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According to researcher Saul Justin Newmann, ‘The data on extreme human ageing is rotten from the inside out’. We don’t think so Saul. And either do the demographers who did the bulk of Blue Zones research. 5 of the world’s top demographers have come out and picked Newmann’s pre-print “research” to pieces. (Pre-print meaning this research has never…
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100NO 606: How To Slow Down When Everyone Is Speeding Up
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26:56The silly season is upon us and most people are turning into headless chooks – if they haven’t already put that hat on. Whilst its easy to sit in our seats having experienced “Island time” in Europe for three weeks this year, these experiences help understand what it takes to slow down despite everyone else speeding up. If you’re determined to enjo…
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100NO 605: Intuition v Logic with Hillary King-Sullivan
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28:33When Hillary King-Sullivan joined us in Ikaria in 2016, she went home and decided to start walking to work instead of driving. To this day she continues to walk to work, but noticed that she was beginning to make more and more excuses. The heat, the time, and so on. So, what did she do? She sold her car! Not only did she use some of those funds to …
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100NO 604: How to be more present and less materialistic with Lisa Hart
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32:28By The Wellness Couch
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100NO 603: No matter your age, we are getting older with Dr Natise Schalken
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21:04Dr 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 marketed to “anti age” by way of removing wrinkles and inje…
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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 downCaregiving and the family dynamic in the modern ageDiets – whe…
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100NO 601: Coffee - The good, the bad & the ugly
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29:20Milk 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 any/many milky coffees, we talk about the “creep” …
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100NO 600: Beliefs SMASHED! 🤯 Diets, olive oil NOT a staple, wheat, medication, Blue Zones & more!
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24:17600 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 a number of different longevity topics tha…
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100NO 599: Ikaria’s Longevity Future - Food, technology, family & more
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32:19We 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 relationships. Last week our ep…
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100NO 598: The Blue Zones Next Generation
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54:45Is 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 Athina. Athina is the chef responsible for bringing Ikaria’s food to intern…
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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 of Love and What they Mean – referred to in the episod…
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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 path, the quick fix, …
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