Five of My Life

Every day is a fresh beginning;Listen, my soul, to the glad refrain,And, spite of old sorrow and older sinning,And puzzles forecasted and possible pain,Take heart with the day, and begin again.
An excerpt of the poem 'New Every Morning' by Susan Coolidge
Sarah Grynberg was a fascinating and authentic guest on the Five Of My Life - hear a snippet of her story in this sneak peak, and don't miss our wonderful conversation in full next week - Nigel
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Frances Fitzgerald is a member of the European Parliament for Dublin and former Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland. She has spent her life working to deliver change and reform, first as a social worker and family therapist for ten years, then in government with roles including Minister for Justice and Equality, and the State's first ever Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Through Frances's choices she generously reveals some of the rich history, social scars and feminist developments of modern Ireland.
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One of my favourite traditions on Five of My Life is the 'sixth question'. This is when, at the end of every interview, I ask my guests who they want to hear take the Five of My Life Challenge next.  As this 'sneak peak' into next week's episode explains, it's how the 'Sixers Club' came to be, and brings a beautiful connectedness to the whole exercise - NigelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've always admired people who create something new and meaningful from nothing. Particularly, when their creation is something that makes society better.  It takes courage, vision and incredible tenacity to overcome the naysayers and inevitable obstacles. In this special 'Founders' compilation episode I talk to Andrew Penfold, David Handley, Zara Siedler, Ronni Kahn and William Sieghart - five remarkable people who have each successfully founded projects that have made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the world - Nigel
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David Leser is a multi-award winning Australian journalist, author of seven books, moderator and keynote speaker. A former Middle East and North American correspondent, he has a reputation for in-depth coverage on complex social and political issues, which you can hear woven through his thoughtful responses to the Five of My Life Challenge. 
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Five of My Life listeners from around the world contact me with feedback and suggestions regularly and I love it. Next week's guest was a suggestion from a lovely chap, Nicolas Shorter, who emailed me. He recommended that I invite the award winning journalist and author David Leser onto the show and I'm so glad he did. Don't miss next week's chat with the author of 'Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing' - N
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Five of My Life hit's the road again this week, with part two of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part two, acclaimed children's author Andy Griffiths takes the Five of My Life challenge and shares his wonderful stories in front of a live audience. Andy has a nuanced childlike way of looking at the world and brings joy to his Five of My Life choices and the CSF audience.
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Five of My Life hit's the road this week, with part one of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part one, Nigel takes to the stage to be interviewed by curator of the 'Dialogues Program,' Kristin Gill. Enjoy hearing Nigel discuss his own life including thoughts on sliding into your third trimester sideways screaming "yaaahooooo".
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Amanda Keller is one of Australia's most successful and most loved media personalities. Whether it be hosting the nation's most listened to radio show or presenting a number of top rated TV programs, Amanda has been at the head of the field for over 30 years.  Also a respected author, actress and journalist - this episode beautifully demonstrates her natural talent and pure authenticity responding to the Five of My Life Challenge.
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Amanda Keller is a national treasure, achieving multi-awarded success as a television and radio presenter, comedian, journalist and author. In next weeks episode she shares her fear of not being able to have kids, her solace in privacy and much more. All delivered with her trademark generosity and authenticity, her responses to the Five of My Life challenge are not to be missed - N
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