Category: 100 Not Out

100NO 528: Is The Quest For Longevity Really Already Over?

An article in Wired recently had the title “The Quest For Longevity is Already Over”. We’re not so sure, for a number of reasons. Jean-Marie Robine is a proclaimed longevity researcher, responsible for validating Jeanne Calment’s extraordinary 122 years and 164 days. On episode 304 we discussed the reasons why we don’t think Jeanne Calment actually… Continue reading 100NO 528: Is The Quest For Longevity Really Already Over?

100NO 527: I Am Not A Runner with Anna Liptak

Many people say “I’m not a runner”. Even Damo has said it before! Today we dig into this statement. A few episodes ago – on Ep 518 we spoke to Jane Woodlands-Thompson, General Manager of the Australian Masters Games which takes place in Adelaide and the wider region this year in October … We’re going… Continue reading 100NO 527: I Am Not A Runner with Anna Liptak

100NO 526: Atomic Habits, Health & Longevity

On this episode we discuss our experiences reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Not only is it the best-selling book of 2022 (10 million copies to date), it prompts us to talk about the different ways we go about creating our habits. Damo discusses the importance of healthy habits; Marcus loves the idea of 2-minute… Continue reading 100NO 526: Atomic Habits, Health & Longevity

100NO 525: 7 Year Cycles, Crisis & Soul Searching

Marcus is a little obsessed with 7 year cycles and as Damo goes from 49 to 50 and Marcus approaches 42, the conversation turns to the changing nature of life views and behaviour as we get older. Marcus loves this blog by Tom Monte which summarises the 7 year cycles, first created by Rudolf Steiner.… Continue reading 100NO 525: 7 Year Cycles, Crisis & Soul Searching

100NO 524: Finding Belonging

This is one of those conversations that we weren’t planning for but turned into one of the more powerful chats we think we’ve ever had on 100 Not Out. We are talking about belonging … and how a lot of us don’t feel like we belong. There are so many ways that belonging feels stronger –… Continue reading 100NO 524: Finding Belonging

100NO 523: Don’t believe the longevity clickbait

“How long can humans live for?” says one editor. “120 is too young. Can we find some research for 140? What about 180?” … And yes, you’ll find “research” talking up the future of our longevity, But are we ready for it – and do we really want it? Whilst most people aren’t getting to… Continue reading 100NO 523: Don’t believe the longevity clickbait

100NO 522: Cholesterol, wonder drugs & media manipulation

There’s movement at the station in the alternative medical solutions to statins for high cholesterol (which more than 1.5 million Aussies are diagnosed with). Hailed as a game-changer, we discuss whether such “medical breakthroughs” do anything to change our behaviour, or just give humanity another reason to believe in a “magic pill”. Do the true… Continue reading 100NO 522: Cholesterol, wonder drugs & media manipulation

100NO 521: Does anyone care if you’re ill? Working through COVID and sickness

It seems that we have done a full 180 degree turn since the rise of COVID. Where it once felt that people who had COVID were the sickest of the sick, many businesses are now expecting their team to work from home whilst they have COVID. Where has our empathy for illness gone? Has the… Continue reading 100NO 521: Does anyone care if you’re ill? Working through COVID and sickness

100NO 520: How Bryan Johnson wants to be 18 again at a cost of only $2 million per year

Welcome to our 10th birthday episode of 100 Not Out! Whilst many of us would like to go back in time for a few moments, techpreneur Bryan Johnson wants his organs – all of them – to return to their 18yo selves. Click here to find out more.  Not only does he have a team… Continue reading 100NO 520: How Bryan Johnson wants to be 18 again at a cost of only $2 million per year

100NO 519: Arthritis is not a normal part of ageing

Around 20% of the population live with or are impacted by arthritis. What is it, why does it occur and how do we go about improving the health of our joints? There are hundreds of arthritides (forms of arthritis), and today we focus on osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). From “wear and tear”… Continue reading 100NO 519: Arthritis is not a normal part of ageing