As you listen to this we will have recently finished delivering a keynote presentation in Japan for the MeDiet Conference in Tokyo. Today’s episode focuses on Damo’s new presentation around the microbiome and what he’s discovered on our trips to the European Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia - especially Sardinia’s “maggot cheese”.

In this episode, we give you an exclusive sneak peek into Damo’s upcoming presentation, delving into the fascinating world of gut health, how quickly our microbiome can change with diet, and the unique Blue Zone traditions like Sardinia’s maggot cheese. We also discuss the real role of fermented foods in different cultures, how the Japanese diet influences longevity, and the intersection of tradition with modern health trends. Join us as we explore the art of aging well — one curiosity (and morsel of maggot cheese) at a time!

09:02 Exploring sheep's cheese probiotics

11:58 Discussing adaptation to new foods

16:40 Incorporating fermented foods daily

17:36 Homemade vs. Commercial Fermented Foods

21:38 Exploring Gut Microbiome Changes

2027 LONGEVITY EXPERIENCES

We are in Sardinia April 28 to May 4 in 2027, and in Ikaria September 7 to 13. We expect to be back in Okinawa in October of 2027. For all the details and to apply to join us on any of our trips go to www.100notout.com

On this explosive episode we dive into the controversy surrounding the recent recall of Andrographis — a herbal remedy many of us rely on for immune support and viral infections.

With confusion and outrage sweeping through the naturopathic and health communities, we bring our experience and unfiltered passion to question the motivations behind regulatory decisions, examine the role of big pharma, and unpack the consequences of making traditional herbal medicines too easy for us all to access on store shelves.

Together, we explore how this impacts both practitioners and everyday consumers, discuss safer ways forward, and fiercely advocate for a return to practitioner-led holistic care. If you care about your natural health arsenal, this episode is essential listening.

01:30 Issues with herbal medicine regulation

07:55 Concerns about pharmaceutical industry influence

12:40 Impact of corporate pricing on health

15:01 Naturopathy insurance coverage changes

21:27 Need for industry overhaul

2027 LONGEVITY EXPERIENCES!

We are off to Sardinia from April 28 to May 4, Ikaria September 7 to 13 and Okinawa in October. For all the details go to www.100notout.com or email marcus@marcuspearce.com.au

We realised on our most recent trip to Europe running our Longevity Experiences that we would surpass 100 nights together. 101 to be exact, not including stopover days, rest days and the like.

10 years of running these events hasn’t dampened our appetite. In many ways, we feel like we are just getting started!

In this nostalgic episode, we not only discuss the lessons learned from our most recent trips to the European Blue Zones of Sardinia and Ikaria - we explore what truly fosters longevity, the power of community and connection, and why the social side of healthy aging is as essential as ever.

We talk about the realities of village life in Blue Zones, the value of diversity and difference in community, and why not everything that matters can (or should) be measured. Plus, we reveal our 2027 dates - Sardinia will be April 28 to May 4 and Ikaria September 7 to 13.

08:31 Appreciating Life in Australia

10:53 Choosing what to measure in life

15:12 Social impact on longevity markers

17:42 Living an exceptional, happy life

21:14 2027 details announced.