100 Not Out

In this episode, the conversation gets personal. Marcus opens up about his experience with scoliosis - both in himself and his daughter - and reflects on the ongoing balance between rehabilitation, strength, and self-care. Together, the hosts explore how to prioritize different areas of health and wellness when time and energy are limited, the significance of addressing small issues before they grow, and how even short daily habits can have a big impact. Using vivid analogies and real-life stories, they remind listeners that maintenance and prevention are the true keys to living a vibrant, healthy life—no matter your age.

Today we’re reflecting on the 13 most important longevity lessons we’ve learned along the way. We dive into everything from how our thoughts on nutrition have evolved, to why social connections often trump diet, how movement and purpose fuel a long and vibrant life, and why quality of life matters as much as quantity. We talk about financial wellbeing, the importance of building resilience through healthy stress, and why the only way to truly understand longevity is to observe it up close.

Drawing inspiration from Bortz’s book, “The Roadmap to 100,” we break down his 14 enduring principles for a long, vibrant life. From the necessity of movement and the power of mindset, to the importance of purpose, connection, and even celebrating our sexuality, this episode serves as an enlightening audit for anyone wanting to make the rest of their life the best of their life.

This recent article on the journalist’s parents who are ageing well has provoked a conversation on what it takes to be a “super ager” in today’s world. The terms is now used to define people who are ageing gracefuly and not buying into the ageing stereotype.

This week, we dive deep into the art of truly living—no matter our age. Inspired by a powerful quote from Patricia Cornwell’s crime fiction series Scarpetta we unpack why it’s so easy to slip into comfort, how delaying our dreams until retirement can leave us disappointed, and why actively embracing change matters now more than ever.

This week we dive straight into one of the biggest nutritional shake-ups of the decade: the introduction of America’s inverse food pyramid. With a fresh perspective (and a touch of jetlag), we break down what this new model means for our understanding of a “healthy” diet, why the pendulum has swung towards animal protein and whole foods, and how grains have found themselves at the smallest tip instead of the base.

Today on 100 Not Out we have the rare privilege of speaking with an extraordinary Australian whose life spans more than a century of history, change and contribution. The Honourable Margaret Lusink AM — born Margaret Rosanove in 1922 — is 103 years young and still carries the sharpness, clarity and humour that have defined her life and career. Peg - as she is affectionately known - is the daughter of the pioneering barrister Joan Rosanove QC, and went on to become a trailblazer in her own right: the first Victorian woman appointed to a Superior Court of Record when she joined the Family Court of Australia in 1976.