What does it mean to embrace risk as we get older? From long-haul travel to the stories of our recent guest Chris Hobson - who has run over a hundred marathons post-retirement— and lessons from longevity legends like Sister Madonna Buder, we dive deep into the...
Today we meet a woman who completely rewrote the script on ageing. After retiring from her career as a school headteacher at age 60, Chris Hobson didn’t slow down — she sped up. What began as a commitment to get healthier in retirement turned into a decade-long...
Today’s guest is Ken Harris — a former chef whose career in hospitality began back in 1971, when becoming a chef in Australia was far from the glamorous or popular career path it can seem today. Over decades in the kitchen, Ken worked with people from all over the...
Today Marcus shares his recent experience with strength training, nutrition changes, and his very first DEXA scan. We then put the spotlight on Damo as we ask him everything around body fat percentage, bone density, metabolic rate, and the often-overlooked dangers...
We had the recent exhilarating experience of going go karting with residents from Aveo Bayview Gardens — a retirement village defying all stereotypes about growing older. With drivers as old as 87 burning rubber like Piastri, our time with this wonderful was...
This week we celebrate the milestone 100th birthday of legendary broadcaster David Attenborough and discuss the inspiring lives of celebrity centenarians like Dick Van Dyke. We reflect on how these remarkable individuals serve as mentors for positive aging, the...
This week we finally dig into a topic close to our hearts - and our dirty hands: gardening. Inspired by Damo’s love of gardening and more than a decade of visiting the European Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia, we explore why gardening is touted by Blue...
Today we review the last two episodes on the modern landscaping of health testing. We’ve been joined by Dr Nik Alexopoulos from Everlab, and on this episode we discuss how our views on health, responsibility, and longevity have matured, while also acknowledging...
Today we are joined once again by Dr. Nik Alexopoulos, Medical lead at Everlab, for a deep dive into the practical side of health data, longevity, and wellness testing. Building on last week’s discussion about the explosion of health data and the potential for...
Dr. Nik Alexopoulos is a preventive health and lifestyle medicine specialist, and the Medical Lead for Exercise & Physical Performance at Everlab. At a time when we’re seeing a huge rise in health testing, personalised data, and the global focus on longevity,...
Introverts, Extroverts & Friendships over time How do friendships change in both nature and meaning as we get older? From navigating the differences between family and friends, to the importance of having multiple social circles and learning how to invest...
Today we dive into the real-life challenges and insights around conscious lifestyle changes—especially when it comes to the habits we form over time, like alcohol, snacks, and the ever-present changes in body composition. We both explore how old behaviors can...