Category: 100 Not Out

For the second week running Marcus & Damian interview a great 103 year old Australian. This time it’s Ruth Frith, joined by her daughter, Helen Searle. Helen is a two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medalllist, and her mum Ruth has 4 world records! Ruth has been competing in athletics since the age of 74… Continue reading 100NO 18: Ruth Frith: The oldest athlete in the world!

103-year old Roma farmer Dexter Kruger shares with us his love of poetry, his insights into his wisdom and his daily diet (fascinating)! Dexter is a member of the only club in the world for centenarians, and was featured on the Australia documentary, the 100+ Club.

Damian and Marcus outline the importance of exercising in the aging process, as exemplified by their collection of guests to date. Whilst outlining the benefits of exercise, they also explore the possible solutions to dementia, depression and diabetes from the perspective of exercise.

In this episode Damian and Marcus explore the common eating principles of the guests that have preceded them. They also discuss what principles they have agreed and disagreed on paint a picture of what the ideal food intake in this day and age looks like if we are to live with a quality AND quantity… Continue reading 100NO 15: Foods for Longevity

After interviewing 13 remarkable people so far on 100 Not Out, Marcus and Damian reflect on the lessons they have learned from these remarkable people and what we can all do to emulate their years and live with grace and dignity.

Over the course of the previous 12 episodes it has become clear what the common principles to ageing well are. Exercise is more important than nutrition. Socialising is essential. Living a life of meaning is vital. But are the rules different for people today than they were 30 or 40 years ago. RMIT University’s head… Continue reading 100NO 13: Dr Marc Cohen: Have the rules of ageing well changed?

One of the most uplifting documentaries of modern times is the 100+ Club, which takes a look at 3 of Australia’s centenarians and their “secrets” to their longevity. The 100+ Club was the brainchild of Mandy Lake, who was good enough to join the 100 Not Out team.

The world’s Sexiest Vegetarian (voted by PETA) over 50 is Mimi Kirk. This woman is sexy because she’s healthy. And she’s not just a little bit over 50, Mimi Kirk is 74 and is the inspiration to millions of men and women who are looking for a role model when it comes to ageing well.… Continue reading 100NO 11: Mimi Kirk: Living Raw at 74

We all know that keeping the brain in peak physical shape is important at any stage of life, but for most of us that is easier said than done. In this episode of 100 Not Out, Damian and Marcus interview Deane Alban, author of Brain Gold, Re-boot your Over 50 Brain, and ask for specific… Continue reading 100NO 10: Improving Brain Fitness with Deane Alban

In today’s western world we continue to want more, more and more of EVERYTHING. And as a result many people feel like they don’t have much. Corporate executive and mum Megan Dalla-Camina has written a sensational book, “Getting Real About Having it All”, that is designed to empower all of us as we grow through… Continue reading 100NO 09: Getting Real about having it all: Megan Dalla-Camina