Category: Body

100NO 511: Lessons from 115 year old Bessie Hendricks, America’s Oldest Person

Bessie Hendricks was America’s oldest women up until her recent death at 115 years young. Bessie’s life left behind multiple clues on what it takes to age gracefully. From gardening and a love of nature to the presence of family and an optimistic attitiude – Bessie Hendricks defies the “fad diet” “bio hack” approach to… Continue reading 100NO 511: Lessons from 115 year old Bessie Hendricks, America’s Oldest Person

SLP 246: Overcoming Self Sabotage with Kim Morison

This week’s Guest Replay Interview was with the incredible duo Melinda Salmond and Trish Gordon from Don’t Give A Fifty. These two are such fun and a huge inspiration for living life out loud and being proud of aging with grace. Subscribe to their podcast for some weekly inspiration and laughs! This week Mel &… Continue reading SLP 246: Overcoming Self Sabotage with Kim Morison

100NO 510: Mental Flexibility For Longevity & A Great 2023

Captain Christmas, also known as Damo, didn’t have the Christmas Day he expected. And after some self-labelled “stinking thinking”, Damo shared his experiences and the importance of mental “flexibility” for when things don’t go to plan. On episode 510 of 100 Not Out we talk about dealing with the unexpected, both in the short and… Continue reading 100NO 510: Mental Flexibility For Longevity & A Great 2023

TWIW 184: Mediterranean diet lowers risk of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes

This Week In Wellness researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that pregnant women who consumed a mediterranean diet were 28% less likely to get pre eclampsia, and 37% less likely to suffer from gestational diabetes, both of which can cause complications for both mum and baby. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221222/Adherence-to-Mediterranean-diet-associated-with-lower-risk-of-preeclampsia-during-pregnancy.aspx https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2799855

SLP 245: Mastering Personality Clashes with Kim Morrison

This week’s Guest Replay Interview was with the amazing Marcus Pearce and Damian Kristoff on their podcast 100 Not Out where I am talking all things Personalities. Something quite interesting to reflect on at this time of year with so many different personalities to consider! These two are masters in the podcasting world and you… Continue reading SLP 245: Mastering Personality Clashes with Kim Morrison

100NO 509: How to slow down in 2023

Most of us are pretty good at slowing down over Christmas and the New Year break … but what about when the year warms up and gets back into a “normal” rhythm? The art of slowing down is by no means finite. Every one of us has ways and strategies to slow down that don’t… Continue reading 100NO 509: How to slow down in 2023

TWIW 183: Protein consumption may reduce hip fracture risk

This Week In Wellness a study out of the University of Leeds has shown that for women, consuming just an extra 25 grams of protein a day was associated with a 14% reduction in their risk of hip fracture. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221128100852.htm https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(22)00393-4/fulltext

SLP 244: Self Love Quicky – End Of Year Reflections

As we come to the end of a big year for many, it can be incredibly insightful to reflect on the year that was and set intentions for the year ahead. Here are some beautiful questions to contemplate and take some time over the next few days to consider. Happy New Year! If there was… Continue reading SLP 244: Self Love Quicky – End Of Year Reflections

SLP 243: Happy New Year with Cyndi O’Meara and Carren Smith

An invitation for two special inspiring souls to give their thoughts and advice on moving into a brand New Year. Cyndi O’Meara and Carren Smith were co-hosts on the trio’s Up For A Chat podcast and this week are guests of the Self Love Podcast. A rabbit hole dive into what it means to embrace… Continue reading SLP 243: Happy New Year with Cyndi O’Meara and Carren Smith

TWIW 182: Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes

This Week In Wellness a new study from China has shown that intermittent fasting for 3 months may be able to reverse type 2 diabetes in up to half of all individuals. It is estimated that over half a billion people worldwide suffer from diabetes, with 95% of those suffering from the lifestyle related type… Continue reading TWIW 182: Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes