Out of every 100 people who get to 65, how many of them do you think are healthy and ageing gracefully? And if you, like us, believe that it’s not very many, why do you think that is? And we are not talking about particular lifestyle habits, more a way of being. In...
Just before Heather Lee’s husband passed away in 1997, his final words to her were “Now is the time to show your mettle”. For Heather, she simply felt compelled to walk. And so, for the last 16 years, she has walked and walked and walked! In 2011 Heather almost by...
In this episode Damian and Marcus explore the work of Dr Martin Seligman and his findings into optimism, pessimism and its impact on the ageing process. The guys discuss the merits of both optimism and pessimism, and also explore how to look out for both viewpoints...
Lavinia Petrie is not your typical 70 year old. Holder of multiple world records including the fastest ever 100k run by a female, Lavinia recently broke the 5000m world record at the Australian Masters Games in Geelong. She was good enough to join Damian and Marcus...
Dr Ruth Heidrich is a shining example of what it takes to age with grace. Having had her fair share of setbacks in her life, particularly being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47, Ruth transformed her lifestyle – particularly her diet and her exercise levels –...
At 94 retired dentist Charles Eugster could be excused for slowing down. But that is the very danger that is responsible for so many people’s sad ending to life. Instead, Charles keeps up a constant regime of vigorous exercise, healthy eating, competition...
Damian and Marcus explore the study that takes nothing into account except our perception of ageing and what it means to grow older. On top of discussing the impact of our beliefs about our age, the guys explore the difference between chronological and biological...
When people ask what is the best diet to go on, what is the answer? Damian and Marcus discuss two of the most important health choices one could ever make when wanting to age with QUALITY and not just QUANTITY of life … sugar and gluten! The post 100NO 25: Sugar...
There aren’t too many 45 year olds aging as gracefully as Kim Morrison. Our Wellness Couch colleague and co-host of Up for a Chat joins Damian and Marcus to discuss what has allowed her to stay fit and healthy despite the numerous challenges she has encountered in...
Alan and Janette Murray are no ordinary couple. This 68 and 64-year-old duo join the 100 Not Out team just north of Perth after more than 230 consecutive marathons around Australia! They have done in their Vibrams and on a diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts and...
In the second part of this interview with Australia’s oldest man to conquer the English Channel, Damian and Marcus grill Don on his diet, his work-life balance and his future. The post 100NO 22: Don Riddington Part2: Conquering the English Channel appeared first on...
On Sunday July 14, 2013, Don Riddington became the oldest Australian to swim the English Channel. Don is proof again that age is no excuse to maximising human potential, and in part 1 of this compelling interview Damian and Marcus pick Don’s brain on how and why he...