100 Not Out

After Damo throws me under the bus for my seasonal snoring habits (aka when in Europe and we’re rooming together), we discuss the serious nature of snoring.  Whilst sleep clinics might be all the rage, Damo’s firm view is that most regular snoring is extremely preventable.  Damo outlines four key ingredients that must be eliminated or introduced in this intriguing, insightful and at times downright hilarious episode.  Don’t snore your way through this one. Wake up! And do what it takes to give yourself - and your family (and occasionally your business partner) a good night’s sleep.    05:41 Importance of Sulfur-Free Wine 06:50 Managing histamine with diet choices 12:20 Giving up beer and dirty spirits 15:34 Herbs for detoxification support 18:10 Vacation eating habits

Are you good at bad habits? And how do you become great at good habits? On this episode we dive deep into the power of repetition and routine—how our daily habits, both good and bad, shape our health, longevity, and overall experience of life.  Whether it’s what we’ve observed in the European Blue Zones to reflections on personal routines like coffee rituals and phone use, we examine the uncomfortable truth: we can become highly skilled at even our worst habits.  05:49 Learning from Longevity Cultures 07:55 Avoiding bad habits in ageing 11:17 Embracing lifestyle choices 14:19 Exploring personal lifestyle choices 18:18 Discovering Real Coffee Taste

What a joy it is to have international bestselling author Bronnie Ware join us for the third time on 100 Not Out.  On episode 39 we discussed the global bestseller The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, on episode 213 it was her new release Bloom, and today it’s the groundbreaking foray into fiction, Kookaburra.  Taking a big leap, and in this case an author going from nonfiction to fiction, is filled with challenge. On this episode we discuss all matter of things with Bronnie, from ageing and creativity (are we ever too old to try new things?), self-doubt and external expectation and more.  We loved this chat with Bronnie, and if you did too, we have no doubt you’ll enjoy Kookaburra. Marcus has read it and LOVED it, and we have no doubt you will too.  Get your copy here.  06:00 Writing the novel Kookaburra 10:38 Discussing the impact of gripping stories 14:08 Reader feedback and emotional impact 20:33 Joy of creative exploration  

Today’s guest is someone we’ve been particularly looking forward to having on the podcast because she brings together several things we talk about constantly here on 100 Not Out: prevention, healthspan, women’s health, longevity—and perhaps most importantly, taking responsibility for our health before something goes wrong. Dr Michela Sorensen is a Sydney-based GP, Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, women's health advocate, medical consultant and media commentator. She has worked across metropolitan, rural and remote Australia, as well as internationally, and has particular expertise in women’s health, fertility, mental health and preventative medicine. But there’s another reason we think Michela has a particularly interesting perspective on this conversation. At just 35 years of age, with two children under two, Michela discovered a lump in the roof of her mouth during a routine dental visit. She assumed it was probably nothing. It wasn't. She was diagnosed with a rare form of mouth cancer. So this isn't simply a conversation with a doctor who tells other people to be proactive about their health. Michela has experienced what it is like to suddenly find herself on the other side of the consultation room—as a young mother, a doctor and a patient confronting cancer. Today Michela is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Elme Health, a new preventative-health model designed around personalised, ongoing healthcare rather than simply waiting for symptoms to appear. And we particularly wanted to talk to Michela about something we think we haven't explored nearly enough on this podcast: female health and longevity.   3:02 Discussing longevity and healthcare 5:48 Commitment to Listening in Medicine 9:54 Importance of Regular Health Checkups 17:10 Balancing healthcare tests and resources 19:36 Choosing the Right Heart Tests 22:21 Understanding subtle health changes

Welcome to episode 700 (!!) of Australia’s (and what we believe to be the world’s) longest-running podcast on mastering the art of ageing well. This milestone episode focuses in on the evolution of longevity and wellness over the past 13+ years.  From the early days of simple, lifestyle-based approaches to the current landscape shaped by medical advances, cynicism, and shifting cultural trends. We discuss the transformation from “wellness” to “longevity,” the rise of cynics and extremes in the health space, changing gender dynamics, and the importance of living not just a long life, but a life filled with vitality, purpose, and joy.  Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, join us as we celebrate 700 episodes of empowering conversations on how to make the rest of your life the best of your life. 00:00 Reflecting on aging and travel experiences 04:30 Shifting perceptions on longevity 11:21 Trendy health food products 16:55 The shift in menopause treatment 19:53 Discussing longevity and cynicism 22:56 Cynicism about alcohol and ageing 25:45 Thoughts on Longevity and Life Quality 29:04 Discussing Marcus's book and success