100 Not Out

100NO 534: Gut Health Mastery with Damian Kristof

Marcus here :) I believe Damo is the number one gut health expert on the planet!
Why? Because if I had a gut health problem, Damo would be the first person I'd go to and trust :) Simple as that!
Damo says this episode is basic and low brow - I believe it's right up there as one of the most informative and potentially enlightening episodes on gut health that you may hear.
Beyond Damo's modesty is a golden wisdom that is traced throughout this conversation. Apply yourself to this chat and make it relevant for you and your loved ones, and share it with anyone who needs this right now.
Topics and factoids discussed include -
90% of absorption happens in middle gut ...
The main function of the body is to absorb water ...
Upper Gut symptoms include burping, indigestion, heartburn, reflex, indigestion, pain, burning, sore throat.
Chewing promotes digestion of carbs and protein.
We mention FODMAPS, Parasites ... Worms ... Malabsorption ... Constipation ... Flatulence ... Polyps ... and more
We also discuss diets and which ones are the most gut friendly.
And we begin by discussing that in Ikaria there are NO gut health issues to speak of. Why? We believe it's largely because of their lifestyle. How do you create a similar lifestyle? We believe you need to Experience it, which is why we're excited to announce that we are returning to Ikaria in 2024 as well as running our first Longevity Experience in Sardinia!
To find out more click here.

100NO 533: Tech Neck, Ergonomics, Laptop v Desktop & Brain Health

Could it be that the way we sit at our desk can deprive us of oxygen and nutrients?
You bet!
On this episode we go hard on our sitting posture, especially as it relates to computers and phone use.
Some key points we discuss -
In poor posture at the desk or when seated, your eyes fatigue faster ... your chin is down and you’re breathing poorly. When your chin is up  you breathe better.
People snack at the computer because their brain needs fuel. Improve your posture instead of eating!
When your neck is forward ... the accessory muscles of inspiration don't get to function optimally. 
Start with your seat ... you want knees to be at right angles ... 
Your head weighs somewhere between 6 and 8 kg. Your cervical spine should stack up so that the discs provide some kind of cushioning and the joint at the back of the bone picks up the bulk of the load. The load should go through the spine and the facet joint. This would allow a curve in the neck (desireable). That curve allows the spinal cord to run freely and free of interference. 
Forward head posture puts the weight into the discs of the spine ... that creates an uncertainty for the brain. The brain no longer trusts the joint ... and now we create an environment for stiff neck, arthritis, etc. The brain just wants to create stability so that it can protect the spinal cord. 
For every 21mm forward, your head weighs an extra 8kg. It almost doubles.
IKARIA & SARDINIA 2024 IS ON!
We planned it in 2020, and now four years later it's BACK! We are going to Ikaria for the 5th time and Sardinia for the FIRST! Ikaria in August, and Sardinia just after in early September. Come to one or both. All the details are here.

100NO 532: Plant based protein fake meat Greenwashing

We may as well just call it as we see it. We are NOT fans of the plant-based protein fake meat movement.
Sorry not sorry.
Happy for anyone to be vegan or vegetarian. Yet for us, there's a line between choosing those diets and lifestyles versus creating alternate meat alternatives in a laboratory and again adding to the "science controlling nature" approach.
This conversation is on the back of Damian listening to the podcast 100 Climate Conversations.
You can check it out here.
And for the record, we have no problem with the podcast itself. We are in favour of it sharing a balanced view with a variety of guests.
What our beef is ... what really gets our goat ... what we have a plant-based bee in our bonnet about ... is the conversation that fake meat and plant-based protein will save the planet and is better for the environment than protein the way nature made it.
Photo by LikeMeat on Unsplash

100NO 531: What are Blue Zones and why are they magical

The Blue Zones, created and identified by National Geographic in 2004, have long been a conversation on 100 Not Out that we are embarrassed to say, we have never really explained in an episode!
So, some 531 episodes in to 100 Not Out, here we are to share our insights on the Blue Zones.
The Greek island of Ikaria, the Italian island of Sardinia, the Japanese island of Okinawa, Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica and the American community of Loma Linda are the 5 Blue Zones.
What do they have in common? How were they identified? And the question we get asked the most - what do they eat?
All that and more is discussed on this episode.
If you haven't read the book, we highly recommend you do!
And if you would like to join us in the Blue Zones for our Longevity Experiences, click here or go to 100notout.com to find out more info.

100NO 530: Busy Is Back ... And It’s Worse Than Ever

How did the world get so crazy busy again?
Were the hidden benefits of lockdowns lost on us? The slower lifestyle, the time to self and the ease of spending time with others in the household (forced upon us mind you) ... are all seemingly distant memories.
Yes it was THE BEST to have our freedoms restored ... but many of us (hosts included) have found it bizarre how busy has gone into overdrive ... and it's no longer easy to socialise, relax and have some down time.

100NO 529: Ditching the Naysayers & Finding Your Purpose with Sarah Douglass-Norris

Sarah Douglass-Norris is a former professional golfer who has refused to let life stop her from living her dreams.
Told by her employer she'd never make it as a pro golfer, she made it, travelling the world on the European tour and spending 7 years on the Austalian LPGA tour. After having kids, Douglass-Norris continued doing what she loves - playing golf, and helping other people play golf.
As a coach, Douglass-Norris has students from 4 years of age to 88 years of age!
And as an ambassador for the upcoming Australian Masters Games in October, she is a great example of not letting life - or others - stop you from doing what you love!
For more details go to https://australianmastersgames.com/
Photo by Randy Tarampi on Unsplash

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 lived that long.
And on this occasion, we also don't agree with Robine's methods in focusing purely on super centenarians as a data point for assessing any "upper limits" in human lifespan.
 
Photo by Anthony Choren on Unsplash

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 to be chatting with participants and leaders of this event over the coming months, and one of them is an inspiring woman by the name of Anna Liptak. 
Anna is an fitness coach, award-winning documentary creator (with I'm Not A Runner) and has spent more than 20+ years in the fitness game, helping people achieve remarkable health and fitness. 
Anna herself has run over 30 full marathons and more than 100 half marathons ... unbelievable!
She also trains everyday weekend warriors to run marathons all over the world, and she’ll be participating in this year’s Australian Masters Games. 
Find out more about Anna at https://annaliptak.com/

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 habits ... and together we discuss how we both go about creating Atomic Habits in our daily lives. 
 
This book is taking the world by storm, and it's a great conversation to have in the context of creating a great, long life.