100 Not Out

100NO 397: The different ways we celebrate birthdays and milestones

Melbourne’s out of lockdown and Damo’s about to celebrate 47 years on planet Earth!
November is a great time to reflect on the year and look ahead to the year ahead.
Birthdays are also a great time to reflect and project, and we discuss the different ways people do it.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
The post 100NO 397: The different ways we celebrate birthdays and milestones appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 396: Jean Kittson Says We Need To Talk About Mum And Dad

Jean Kittson is an author, public speaker, actor, comedian, and scriptwriter for stage, television, theatre and radio.
Many of our viewers and listeners will remember Jean from her time making us laugh on The Big Gig on the ABC. She’s also been featured regularly on Good News Week, The Glasshouse and The Einstein Factor.[2] She has been a regular guest on a string of Televison shows including Channel 7’s the Morning Show, Channel 9’s KAK Show and 20 to One. 
Jean is a regular guest on ABC radio and has been a regular columnist with New Weekly, Sunday Telegraph, the SMH Sydney Magazine, Inspire Magazine, and the Readers Digest Health Smart magazine.
Jean’s first book You’re Still Hot To Me was a fact-filled conversation starter about menopause. We Need To Talk About Mum and Dad is her second book and that’s exactly what we’re going to do today on 100 Not Out!
The post 100NO 396: Jean Kittson Says We Need To Talk About Mum And Dad appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 395: Stress and mental health

To say the mental health and stress cost of COVID 19 is reaching gargantuan proportions is still a massive understatement.
On the back of young sportswoman Jacinda Barclay losing her battle with mental health, we discuss the signs to look for in ourselves and others as stress begins.
Being able to identify and ACT when anxiety or guilt strikes instead of waiting for overwhelm and helplessness to be the cue is a major step forward.
Having the courage to ask “how you are … really”, especially when body language, tone of voice and other cues are present.
If you are in an organisation that would benefit from Damian sharing his “Crack Your Stress Code” presentation, then please contact Damian via damiankristof.com
If you are wanting to receive Marcus’s upcoming debut book, Exceptional: Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life, you can pre-order it here.
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash
The post 100NO 395: Stress and mental health appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 394: When you get triggered

Do you get triggered easily?
We’ve observed over nearly eight years of 100 Not Out that certain episodes – certain guests – have said things which we either haven’t agreed with, or downright weren’t expecting them to say.
We share specific examples on this episode and would love to know what you’ve learnt the hard way along the way, by first rejecting what you eventually found out to be absolutely true.
The post 100NO 394: When you get triggered appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 393: Is Mediocre A Dirty Word?

Marcus is almost a first-time author, with his book Exceptional in the closing stages of editing before going to print.
A number of edits have been made, one of which is the amount of times the word ‘mediocre’ is used.
Some in society define mediocre as simple. Others define it as sub-par or below average.
On this episode, we discuss the word ‘mediocre’ and what it means for people. Is a mediocre life a life not well-lived? Or is it mastering the art of a simple life?
Without a doubt the definition of the word is subjective, and we encourage you to define and use the word in the context that works for you!
If you’d like to pre-order Marcus’s book, you can click here or go to www.marcuspearce.com.au/preorder
The post 100NO 393: Is Mediocre A Dirty Word? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 392: When You Think You’re Ready For Change But You’re Really Not

Have you ever talked yourself up to go on a diet, start a fitness regime, cut something out or include something in?
The Scale of Readiness is something Damian has been studying as part of a Masters he is completing.
On this episode, we discuss some of the stages of change – from contemplation and preparation to implementation – or a lack thereof.
Photo by Ross Findon on Unsplash
The post 100NO 392: When You Think You’re Ready For Change But You’re Really Not appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 391: Why aren’t we dead yet?

Have you ever reflected on your childhood diet and wondered how on earth you’re still alive?!
On this #jokingnotjoking episode, we look at our respective upbringings and share our daily diet from years gone by. We discuss what’s changed and what hasn’t. And we gafore that whilst the world continues to take diet so seriously to the point that we judge others for what they eat, most of us don’t resent our parents for feeding us what they did.
We hope this episode brings a smile to your dial 🙂
Photo by Haley Owens on Unsplash
The post 100NO 391: Why aren’t we dead yet? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 390: What if they were wrong?

If you’re like Damo and Marcus, you may have had parents feed you what we know to be a pretty poor diet (that doesn’t mean they didn’t love you, by the way). And, they may not have taught you financial wisdom (that also doesn’t mean they didn’t love you). They may not be great role models for career fulfilment or social engagement. But again, that doesn’t mean they didn’t love you.
As we get older, we realise that our loved ones were sincere … and sincerely wrong about some or many elements of life. That is not a bad thing – in fact it is often the catalyst for greatness in life.
On today’s episode, we use the current media landscape to discuss how wrong some people are getting it, and when to be able to distinguish the forest from the trees.
The post 100NO 390: What if they were wrong? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 389: Mindset, Meditation & Hypnosis with Mark Stephens

From the age of eight, Mark Stephens has used meditation to help control his severe asthma attacks.
Throughout his teenage years and twenties, he studied meditation under Chinese teachers, Japanese masters and Tibetan monks.
A Jujutsu Black Belt, Tai Chi Teacher, bestselling author and leading hypnotherapist, in 1990, Mark was given a possible six months to live with a rapidly growing second-stage lymphoma.
Mark used a wide variety of eastern healing methods and complimentary treatments which he combined with the best of western medicine to overcome his health challenges.
With a clean bill of health 30 years later, Mark inspires people to transform their own lives through his seminars and ground-breaking hypnosis and motivation programs, which can be accessed through his MindFree app (available at www.mindfreeapp.com)
A regular on mainstream media around Australia and the world … it’s a very warm 100 Not Out welcome to Mark Stephens. 
Photo by Dingzeyu Li on Unsplash
The post 100NO 389: Mindset, Meditation & Hypnosis with Mark Stephens appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 388: Domestic violence in the ‘lucky’ country with Rize Up’s Nicolle Edwards

** In Australia 1 domestic violence incidence takes place every 2 minutes. 
** One in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence by someone known to them. 
** Sexual assault and domestic violence are the most common crimes committed in Australia. 
This episode of 100 Not Out is an invitation to all of us to Rize Up … to Rise up and over the epidemic that is domestic violence.
Nicolle Edwards is the Founder of RizeUp Australia and has helped over 1000 women and families relocate, restart their lives and RizeUp. 
Visit www.rizeup.com.au to support domestic violence victims for as little as $2 per week.
The post 100NO 388: Domestic violence in the ‘lucky’ country with Rize Up’s Nicolle Edwards appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 387: The Need For Friends with Shona Olykan

Friendship is perhaps more cherished and more missed during these COVID times. One of our dear friends is Shona Olykan. Shona joined us in Ikaria in 2016 for our first Longevity Experience and was due to be with us in Sardinia this year. At 80 years young, Shona joins us on this episode to share what she’s been feeling lately: glum.
Permission to feel glum and down during this times is covered in this episode, as is one of the great antidotes to glumness – friendship.
PS – The image for this podcast is Shona and Marcus dancing at the panygiri in Ikaria in 2016.
The post 100NO 387: The Need For Friends with Shona Olykan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

100NO 386: The Snack Pandemic

Are you a snacker?
Marcus is, Damo isn’t. Although since COVID, Damo has become far more partial to chocolate 🙂
Snacking is more than on-trend at the moment. It’s going more viral more than COVID19 itself given that so many people are working from home or simply staying at home. Nearly all companies associated with snacking are reporting major sales growth and even records. Breville, for example, has enjoyed a 25% increase in sales, amassing nearly $1billion over the last 12 months.
But what about the individual toll? What impact is our increased time at home and tendency to snack having on our physical health? Are we going to see a rise in globesity over the next 12-24 months as a result of our increased snacking?
All this and more on this episode of 100 Not Out.
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash
The post 100NO 386: The Snack Pandemic appeared first on The Wellness Couch.