100 Not Out

100NO 457: What a year! Reflecting on 2021

2021 brought home some pretty powerful lessons for all of us. What wasn’t working in our life got magnified (from job dissatisfaction to unhappy relationships), and so did the things we feel like we are winning in.
More than ever, “the simple things in life are often the best” came to roost. If we weren’t able to have the simple things (family time, friendships, etc), it became abundantly clear what impact this had on our mental, physical and emotional health. And if we were able to get it, it’s likely been what has got us through.
So, reflecting on the highs and lows of a big year – we hope you enjoy 🙂
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100NO 456: Christmas Menus, Shenanigans & More

Christmas is upon us and as always, we’re excited! We both love Christmas – the food, the gatherings, and the magic that Christmas can provide all of us.
What’s on the menu and what do we have planned?
Welcome to the Christmas edition of 100 Not Out.
For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
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100NO 455: Broken hips, finding balance and choosing acceptance

It’s been quite the week at 100 Not Out. After Damo”s big 48th birthday episode, Marcus ventured on a family holiday that had been attempted 3 times prior. Like so many, COVID lockdowns and hotspots had cancelled the trip three times. But on the fourth, nine cousins and 7 adults all came together … and on the fourth day, Marcus broke his hip whilst skateboarding with his 2 year old.
Fun and games might sometimes end in disaster, but that’s not the attitude we’re taking here. We discuss the metaphors of health conditions, the beauty of modern medicine and natural health alternatives, and the reason why anything but acceptance and grace of things we cannot change is futile.
For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
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100NO 454: Are you a hoarder or a chucker?

On this episode, having both moved house recently, we share our experiences in hoarding and chucking. And then we go a bit deeper as to the emotional attachment to material possessions, and whether it impacts our health and to a greater extent, longevity.
To connect with Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
Photo by Andrew Haimerl (andrewnef) on Unsplash
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100NO 453: Mid-life Musings as Damo turns 48

It’s a big week at 100 Not Out. Damo has just turned 48, his son Jackson is about to have his 21st Birthday, and Marcus is about to see a large chunk of his family for the time in more than 2 years. These significant events have Marcus & Damo pondering about what quality of life looks like as we get older.
When is mid-life exactly? Why are children’s birthdays such powerful events for reflection? And so much more.
For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
For Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
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100NO 452: Our epic biohacking FAILS

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100NO 451: Diet panic, shaving with avocado and other lifestyle lessons

We’re often asked what have we learnt along the way of interviewing hundreds of graceful agers on 100 Not Out and beyond.
From panicking about our food choices, to going so hardcore that avocado was used instead of shaving cream – we’ve made our fair share of ‘interesting’ decisions over the journey.
We’d like to think this episode is filled with self-deprecating humour – and whilst we hope you laugh your way through much of this episode, we also hope it shows that the more extreme decisions in relation to health and wellness are often the least beneficial (in the long term).
For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
For Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
Photo by Gil Ndjouwou on Unsplash
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100NO 450: Raising Children – What we would have done differently & wish we knew earlier

Andrew Bevin has sent in a question, asking –
“Hey guys. Long time listener here in Wellington, NZ since 2016. Have easily listened to hundreds of these pods + Wellness Guys until it finished up too. Appreciate you guys a lot and love the work you do!
Anyway, you’re always asking for questions and I have one. I’m now a first-time dad-to-be, so I thought I’d ask how living a one hundred not out lifestyle shapes you as a parent. What have you learnt, what did you wish you knew earlier, and what would you do differently?
Thought that this could spark an interesting conversation. Cheers!”
Thanks for your question Andrew – and to everyone in our community we hope you enjoy this episode!
For more on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
For more on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
Photo by Artem Kniaz on Unsplash
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100NO 449: The Art of Generosity in an often-selfish world

The act of giving (and expecting nothing in return) is as good as a lost art in modern society. After a treachorous COVID-19 period, where we’ve often had to fend for ourselves and ensure our basic needs of shelter and food are met, many of us have struggled to give to others.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not imporant. In fact, it’s arguably more important than ever to contribute to society, especially when no one expects it.
That doesn’t have to be through gifts – manners, complements, and many non-material offerings can be just as valuable as those with a price tag on it.
And when the art of generosity is mastered, a greater level of fulfilment in life is there for the taking.
For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
For more info on Damo go to www.damiankristof.com
Photo by Elaine Casap on Unsplash
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