100 Not Out

100NO 313: Marie Kondo | Decluttering | Loving Where You Live

We have both moved house in the last month, and together are emotionally exhausted after the process!
We are yet to find anyone who is not mentally, emotionally, and often physically fatigued after the moving process.
To the rescue in recent times to help with the process is Marie Kondo. Damian and his family binge-watched Kondo’s Netflix series before moving, and he shares his insights on this episode.
We also discuss donating or selling, upcycling and the importance of living in a community of people you love rather than being caught up solely in the quality of a home.
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100NO 312: The Emotional Heartbreak and Inspiration That Death Brings

Damian returns to the podcast for the first time since the death of his grandfather.
John Roch Kennedy was 15 days away from celebrating his 100th birthday. Having, in the words of Damian, “knicked one through to the keeper” at 99, Damian shares some heartfelt learnings that come with the rawness of emotion that only time can allow.
In this episode we discuss –
** How Papa was like a father to Damian – he shares this fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting story
** How Damo feels about his grandfather getting so close to 100 Not Out
** Damo watching his son Jackson sing Ave Maria at the funeral
** Will the funeral be the beginning or the end of remembering Papa (this conversation is a reference to episode 311 on the art of grief).
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100NO 311: How To Grieve- To Celebrate Life Or Bemoan Death

This podcast comes without Damo whose grandfather (Papa) has died aged 99. We send Damo and his family our sincerest condolences at this time.
Papa’s passing raises a conversation that we had around celebrating life when we were in Ikaria back in 2016. Upon learning about how Ikarians (and many people in the Greek Orthodox faith) “do death”, there is a strong case to argue that we have a lot to learn about in our culture.
You will hear in this episode that in Ikaira, “the funeral is just the beginning, not the end”, which is very different for many of us.
You will also hear about multi-generational family dynamics, and how they are celebrated.
We hope this episode gives you the opportunity to assess your own attitudes towards multi-generational relationships and also what type of culture you find yourself in when you grieve.
*** GREEK ISLAND LONGEVITY EXPERIENCE ***
We return to Ikaria this September for the third time. If you’re wanting to truly experience the 100 Not Out lifestyle in one of the most idyllic locations in the world – then you’re invited to apply to join the 2019 group. All information, attendee testimonials and the application details is here or at www.100notout.com
Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash
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100NO 310: Special Report On Medication Safety Part 2

Imagine this – you suffer a nasty fall and go to hospital. You are discharged and the treatment plan includes a variety of medication to assist you in your recovery. Only problem is, no pharmacist has approved the plan. The medications suggested conflict and create a raft of negative effects on your body and your health.
Then consider that this is happening to every 3 out of every 5 people given such a plan where a pharmacist has not been involved.
The peak body for pharmacists in Australia recently published a damning report against the unneccesary financial, mental and health cost of incorrect medication use. Over 600,000 people have either been admitted or presented to emergency in a 12-month period, with over 50% of those being preventable. The total cost of admissions alone was $1.4 billion. Let that sink in for a little (especially if you beat yourself up over wasting $10 on an entree you didn’t need).
What’s more, this report received very little news in the mainstream media (except for this article in the Sydney Morning Herald), testament to the growing view that the mass media no longer covers information that is in the public interest – instead opting for anything that will attract eyeballs.
If we’re to age gracefully, and to help our loved ones do to the same, an awareness of how the health system is breaking down is essential.
In this first of two parts, we hope you feel alerted, and then empowered to continue on your 100 Not Out Journey.
*** Greek Island Trip Of A Lifetime Awaits ***
In September this year we venture off to one of the 5 Blue Zones on the planet – the island where people “forget to die”, the exquisite Ikaria. We return for the third time for 10 days of longevity learnings. Based in the village of Nas, where National Geographic conducted their Blue Zones research, we live with the locals and live like the most well-lived people on the planet. To join us, go to www.100notout.com and apply.
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash
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100NO 309: Special Report On Medication Safety Part 1

Imagine this – you suffer a nasty fall and go to hospital. You are discharged and the treatment plan includes a variety of medication to assist you in your recovery. Only problem is, no pharmacist has approved the plan. The medications suggested conflict and create a raft of negative effects on your body and your health.
Then consider that this is happening to every 3 out of every 5 people given such a plan where a pharmacist has not been involved.
The peak body for pharmacists in Australia recently published a damning report against the unneccesary financial, mental and health cost of incorrect medication use. Over 600,000 people have either been admitted or presented to emergency in a 12-month period, with over 50% of those being preventable. The total cost of admissions alone was $1.4 billion. Let that sink in for a little (especially if you beat yourself up over wasting $10 on an entree you didn’t need).
What’s more, this report received very little news in the mainstream media (except for this article in the Sydney Morning Herald), testament to the growing view that the mass media no longer covers information that is in the public interest – instead opting for anything that will attract eyeballs.
If we’re to age gracefully, and to help our loved ones do to the same, an awareness of how the health system is breaking down is essential.
In this first of two parts, we hope you feel alerted, and then empowered to continue on your 100 Not Out Journey.
*** Greek Island Trip Of A Lifetime Awaits ***
In September this year we venture off to one of the 5 Blue Zones on the planet – the island where people “forget to die”, the exquisite Ikaria. We return for the third time for 10 days of longevity learnings. Based in the village of Nas, where National Geographic conducted their Blue Zones research, we live with the locals and live like the most well-lived people on the planet. To join us, go to www.100notout.com and apply.
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash
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100NO 308: Succeeding With Stress With Dr Maria Zuschmann

Stress – it’s something we all deal with on a daily basis. How we deal with stress is what allows some us thrive, whilst others are left gasping to survive. How do you adapt to stressful situations?
Both Marcus and Damian share their own experiences here as they are joined by Stress expert and host of the Be The Queen Of Your Stress podcast, Dr Maria Zuschmann.
Dr M as she is affectionately known has known both Marcus & Damian for over a decade and has been in the Health and Wellness industry for over 20years. Outside of her hands on work in her Chiropractic practice she is a sought after speaker and has facilitated hundreds of wellness workshops over the last 14 years.
Find out more at Dr M’s website at www.queenofstress.com, including taking her 8 ball stress quiz.
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100NO 307: How To Slow Down But Improve Productivity As You Get Older

There’s a social expectation – be it amongst business, parents or community – to be busy. Whether that’s frantic, rushed or overcommitted, all are seen as almost noble and worthy of praise and perceived as oozing productivity.
On this episode of 100 Not Out we discuss whether the natural slowing down that ageing creates means that we are not able to produce at the same level. We discuss how priorities shift over time, how working 80 hours per week seems less attractive with age, even if those days were enjoyed (either as a parent, entrepreneur or overworking employee), and how to embrace the changing pace of life without losing the productive edge.
Quality beats quantity, particularly as you get older. We hope you enjoy this podcast and that it sheds a new light on productivity.
*** JOIN US FOR QUALITY TIME ON THE GREEK ISLAND OF IKARIA ***
From September 4 to 13 we’ll be in Ikaria, the Greek Island recognised as the epicentre for longevity. This is our third 100 Not Out Longevity Experience. You’re invited to apply. But first, check out the videos and the details over at www.100notout.com
Photo by Cris Saur on Unsplash
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100NO 306: Synchronicity Part 2- Joining Dots, What If It Was All Meant To Be

We continue our conversation on synchronicity and sliding doors moments with more real-life examples from our own personal lives and those of our friends.
We share a recent story from Cyndi O’Meara about her unknown connection to Brandon Bays, plus we share some incredible family and career moments that go beyond the realm of random coincidence.
Marcus recounts the dots that allowed him to first meet Damian (which actually began in Ireland), and Damian shares the synchronicity that allowed him to meet and eventually marry his wife, Amber.
The lesson: don’t discount the synchronicity that has existed in your life. Take the time to reflect on your life with a series of “if, then” questions and particularly look at how some of the toughest moments in your life may have sowed the seeds of incredible gifts.
** LONGEVITY EXPERIENCE 2019 ***
We’re off to the Greek Island where people forget to die – the exquisite Ikaria from September 4 to 13 this year. For 10 days of life-changing experiences and to find out all about the trip (including pictures, videos of previous events and more), click here or go to www.100notout.com
Photo by Steve Halama on Unsplash
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100NO 305: Sliding Doors Moments & Synchronicity | Making Sense Of Hard Times

Do you remember the movie Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow?
In this episode we reflect on how some of our guests have experienced great joy, love and success only after going through harrowing experiences.
We use World War Two survivors Eddie Jaku  and Ada Murkies as examples, who both fell in love with their life partners during or after the war. Would they have met their soulmates if it were not for the war? And then what of their children? Would they have been born?
Marcus and Damian both share personal examples. Marcus wonders if he would have been born if his grandfather’s first wife didn’t die shortly after giving birth to their tenth child. And Damian reflects on how he met his wife, Amber, and the synchronous and sliding doors moments that brought the two of them together.
An insightful, deep and meaningful episode of 100 Not Out.
*** MORE DEEP & MEANINGFULS IN IKARIA ***
If you loved this conversation, imagine doing it over looking the Aegean Sea on the Greek Island of Ikaria, also known as the island where people forget to die. Damian & Marcus return for the third time to run the 100 Not Out Greek Island Longevity Experience, and you’re invited. To apply for this 10-day trip of a lifetime, head to www.100notout.com for all the details.
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100NO 304: Was Jeanne Calment – the oldest person ever – a fraud?

Controversy surrounds the longevity and genterology world with the possible indentity fraud committed by Yvonne Calment. A recent research project has claimed that Yvonne, Jeanne Calment’s daughter, may have taken over her mother’s identity in 1934 when Jeanne possibly died. The records stats that Yvonne, aged 36, is the one who died.
Confused?
Hang in there, this story gets juicier. Photos, anecdotal stories and physical milestones (such as Jeanne’s extraordinary height in her later years) add layer upon layer to this plausible but not definite outcome that Jeanne Calment as we know her was actually her daughter, Yvonne.
To find out more, listen to this episode and then delve into this three part series of articles on Medium. 
** 2019 Longevity Experience On The Greek Island Of Ikaria ***
Join us from September 4-13 to live with the locals, drink the wine, harvest the olive oil and emulate the longevity lifestyle that sees Ikaria as the epicentre for ageing well in today’s world.
For all the details and to apply head on over to www.100notout.com
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100NO 303: Finding Your Life Purpose When You’re Not Broken | Spiri Tsintziras

Many people are looking for life purpose clarity when they are at “rock bottom”. But what if you like, or even love, many areas of life and simply looking to dig deeper without going to rock bottom?
That was Spiri Tsintziras. A happy wife with wonderful children and work she loved to do, she simply felt like she was running out of steam.
Already a published author of Afternoons in Ithaka (ABC Books, 2014) and co-author of the best-selling title Parlour Games for Modern Families (Scribe, 2009), Spiri travelled to Greece, and to Ikaria where the foundations of her latest book My Ikaria were laid.
Part memoir, part self-help and completely inspirational, Spiri is a sensational example of what it takes to truly make the rest of your life the best of your life.
Get your copy of My Ikaria over at Black Inc Books or where all good books are sold.
Keep up with Spiri over at her Tribal Tomato Blog. 
*** 100 Not Out Longevity Experience In Ikaria ***
Join Marcus & Damian for 10 days of bucket-list life-changing experiences on the Greek Island Where People Forget To Die, the Longevity Epicentre of Ikaria. With 25% less cancer, 50% less heart disease and next to no dementia, the Ikarians lay the perfect foundations of what it takes to live a great, long life.
Join a select group of like-minded souls on this island paradise and leave with a new paradigm for making the rest of your life the best of your life.
Joining the trip is by application only. All details, and the application form over at www.100notout.com
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100NO 302: Damian’s 2019 Predictions For Food, Diet & Movement

Another New Year, another set of predictions from Damian Kristof. Rarely does he get his predictions wrong (he did get one wrong a couple of years ago, which he shares in this episode).
After a big year in 2018, what is the future of the vegan diet? What are the buzz terms will be looking out for and adding to our health vernacular in 2019, and what ingredients will be add and withdraw from our kitchen stable?
If there’s anyone qualified to make considered predictions on the future of health and wellness, it’s Damo. With over 20 years clinical experience as a naturopath, chiropractor and nutritionist, plus the added experience of over 10 years as a food manufacturer, Damo has a broad understanding of all elements that make things popular and on the nose.
*** THE ISLAND WHERE PEOPLE FORGET TO DIE ***
In September this year Marcus & Damian will be picking grapes, making wine, picking olives and making olive oil, swimming in the Aegean Sea, hiking, picking wild peppermint and making essential oil, farming and eating a “paddock to plate” lunch and so much more. These activities will be done with a group of like-minded people for 10 days on the 100 Not Out Longevity Experience on the Greek Island of Ikaria.
To apply to join this group, and for all information, go to www.100notout.com
Photo by Anna Pelzer on Unsplash
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