Project 100 with Mark Bouris

Professor David Heslop: Are there downsides to living longer?

All content and media by Project 100 is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. **** Professor David Heslop brings a unique perspective to longevity through his expertise in occupational medicine, military service, and biological threat assessment. From developing COVID protocols for the NRL to understanding genetic manipulation in laboratories, Heslop explores the hidden factors shaping our health future. This conversation covers: • Gene editing and its potential risks for future generations • The concerning gap between wealthy and poor in accessing longevity technologies • Australia's cautious approach to new medical testing versus other countries • How AI will transform medical practice while protecting patient privacy • The critical data we're missing despite drowning in health information • Why living longer might create unexpected economic and social problems The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nT__C31XGrs2ovEWUYCjfQNMQJ/] — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored [http://join.whoop.com/mentored] for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 [http://eightsleep.com/project100] and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dr. Anastasia Hronis: Dopamine expert on healthy habits that will improve your life!

All content and media by Project 100 is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. **** Dr. Anastasia Hronis brings unique expertise to addiction psychology, exploring how modern technology is rewiring our brains for dependency. Her surname literally means "long years" — fitting for a conversation about optimising our relationship with dopamine-driven behaviours for longevity. We spoke about: • Understanding addiction versus obsession: the neurological differences  • How dopamine pathways become primed for unhealthy patterns • Why poker machines and social media apps use identical addiction mechanics • The critical role of frustration tolerance in building resilience • Why today's youth face unprecedented challenges to mental wellbeing • Practical strategies for "prescribed boredom" and digital detox • The alarming parallels between gambling platforms and social media design This conversation reveals how our convenience-driven world undermines the very psychological resources we need for a fulfilling, long life. All content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nT__C31XGrs2ovEWUYCjfQNMQJ/] — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored [http://join.whoop.com/mentored] for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 [http://eightsleep.com/project100] and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Muscle Building expert: "These exercises are crucial for muscle gain"

Paul "Hazzo" Haslam brings decades of experience as a clinical exercise physiologist, having trained elite athletes from Olympic medallists to NRL players to cricket legend Brett Lee. In this comprehensive episode, we dive deep into the science of building and maintaining muscle mass, strength training protocols, and the delicate balance between cardiovascular fitness and muscle preservation as we age. We spoke about:  • The truth about compound exercises and why they're essential for longevity • How to structure strength training for maximum results without joint damage • Why bigger muscles actually help control blood sugar and prevent diabetes • The relationship between VO2 max and brain health, including dementia prevention • Sarcopenia and how to recognise if you're losing muscle mass • Nutrition timing and protein requirements for maintaining muscle after 40 • The posterior chain and why your glutes are disappearing with age The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nT__C31XGrs2ovEWUYCjfQNMQJ/] — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored [http://join.whoop.com/mentored] for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 [http://eightsleep.com/project100] and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dr. Andrei Tutoveanu : The Oral Health Habits That Protect Your Teeth, Brain and Heart

All content and media by Project 100 is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. **** Dr. Andrei Tutoveanu  brings dual expertise as both a pharmacist and dentist to reveal the critical connection between oral health and longevity.  Your mouth isn't just about teeth—it's a gateway that can either protect or compromise your entire body's health as you age. We spoke about:  • The surprising link between gum disease and Alzheimer's through chronic inflammation • Why your mouth is the "dirtiest orifice" and what that means for systemic health • How poor oral hygiene creates pathways for bacteria to reach your heart and brain • The diabetes-periodontal disease cycle that feeds on itself • Daily protocols: proper brushing technique, water picks vs. flossing, tongue scraping • Acid vs. sugar "insults"—when to brush and when to wait • Why dry mouth from alcohol and medications accelerates oral health decline. The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nT__C31XGrs2ovEWUYCjfQNMQJ/] — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored [http://join.whoop.com/mentored] for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 [http://eightsleep.com/project100] and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This is the most critical Age Window for your Longevity with Dr Michael Bonning

All content and media by Project 100 is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. **** In this episode, Dr. Michael Bonning — former President of the AMA (NSW) — explains why ages 36 to 46 are the most critical decade for your long-term health and longevity. Backed by longitudinal research and real-world clinical experience, he breaks down how changing your habits around alcohol, nutrition, movement, sleep and social connection during this window can shape your healthspan for decades to come. If you’re in your late 30s or 40s, this conversation is a wake-up call. The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nT__C31XGrs2ovEWUYCjfQNMQJ/] — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored [http://join.whoop.com/mentored] for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 [http://eightsleep.com/project100] and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.