Five of My Life

Astrid Jorgensen is the force of nature behind the worldwide musical phenomenon, Pub Choir. Her fascinating response to Five Of My Life reveals an entirely different person to the confident maestro who commands the stage in her performances.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: T...

"I filled the void by working extra hard”. Nominated by Ashok Ferrey in episode #156 Giles Watkins is the latest addition to our ‘Sixer’ list. Find out how the international businessman, author and sleep expert fared with the Five Of My Life challenge as he shares his choices and stories.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMy...

Author, and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s leading experts in human behaviour. The type of thinker that makes you question things you never thought to question. Rory’s response to the Five Of My Life is guaranteed to change how you view the world - as well as providing a never seen before insight into the man behind the fame.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of...

Author and screenwriter Clare Stephens is the former editor-in-chief of Mamamia - Australia’s largest independent media group. Over her ten years with the brand she regularly created some of the site’s most viral content. Writer and producer on the Binge series Strife, her first novel is The Worst Thing I Have Ever Done and her new show The Pile On.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life...

For rapper 360 (Matt Colwell) early award winning, chart topping, success didn’t result in happiness. Instead drug addiction, depression and crippling anxiety were the bedfellows of his fame. Saved from a life threatening spiral by an awakening that was as surprising as it is inspirational, Matt’s journey is a true rock bottom to redemption tale.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life gu...

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is one of the country’s most high profile politicians. Her remarkable life story and passionate career long dedication to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians make this proud Warlpiri woman’s voice one that (irrespective of your political allegiances) deserves to be respectfully listened to.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https:...

Leapfrog Investments founder and CEO Andy Kuper has turned a radical idea, Impact Investing, into a global force. Launched by Bill Clinton in 2008 it has since been dubbed by Fortune magazine as one of the Top 5 companies changing the world. Andy’s Profit For Purpose approach is helping low income communities across the globe with over half a billion people benefitting from innovative healthcare a...

Suzie Miller is a globally celebrated playwright. Works such as Prima Facie, RBG and Inter Alia have cemented her place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary theatre. Discover the woman behind the plays in this honest, vulnerable and heartwarming conversation.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Fi...

Paul Sinton-Hewitt’s parkrun is truly a global phenomenon. From humble beginnings in 2004 it has grown to be one of the world’s biggest - and most important - sporting events; with millions taking part every week. In this episode meet the man behind the movement that’s making the world healthier and happier one run at a time.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open....

Tom Nash is a quadruple amputee, giving him a unique view on life and how to make the best of it. His experience serves sharply to put ones own problems in their proper perspective. As a gifted story teller and curious mind, Tom shares deep insights into problem solving, how to be anti-fagile and more - via the Five of My Life challenge. Contact Tom Nash HERE and follow him on Facebook HERE , X HE...

As a lifelong passionate advocate for , and expert in, the rural sector Mary O’Brien couldn’t stand by and accept the shockingly high rates of depression and suicide amongst men in rural areas. Her charity 'Are You Bogged Mate?’ leads the way in providing tailored help to country blokes that saves countless lives and families.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open...

Josh Szeps is a well travelled Australian radio presenter, TV producer and presenter, founding host of Huff Post Live, writer and most recently, highly successful podcast host. On his podcast Josh strives to have 'Uncomfortable Conversations' , without descending into the all too predictable screaming matches that we so often see in the media. This is an insightful, articulate conversation where w...

The ‘David Attenborough of Australian society’ - Hugh has studied Australians for over 60 years. Here he talks about his lifelong regrets, our common humanity - and his belief that we should never ask ‘why?’ in our relationship. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My L...

Mary Chiarella has been described as a modern day Florence Nightingale. Whether it be in her role as Chief Nursing Officer or as the first Professor of nursing for the prison system or her years in midwifery and palliative care, she has been a crusader and educator within the world of nursing for over 40 years.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/pla...

Comedian, Podcaster and TV host Wil Anderson spends time on the other side of the mic for a change, telling great stories via his 5 choices that lead him from a small country town to big city success. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Conta...

Kate McClymont is Australia’s pre-eminent investigative journalist. Much awarded over her career she is probably best known for her series of articles and book about Eddie Obeid. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://ni...

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to James Valentine, a journalist, musician, author , television presenter and family man. As if all that wasn’t enough, in an incredible feat of multi tasking, industriousness and longevity, he has also presented a hugely popular radio show on the ABC consistently for the last 30 years Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlis...

Sherilyn Shackell is the founder and global CEO of the much lauded Marketing Academy - a unique non-profit organisation dedicated to developing leadership talent for top corporate jobs around the world. An unlikely role for her to have given the horrid arrogant nightmare (her description) she was early in her career.    Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify....

Shay Leighton founded the Tough Guy Book Club to promote connection, community and decent conversations. It’s grown into a powerful movement - combating loneliness and supporting mental health as every month thousands of men around the world get together with only one rule. No work talk is allowed. https://www.toughguybookclub.com/      Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: http...

Adam Morgan is a leading world expert on the Challenger Mindset. Author of one of the most influential business books of the last 50 years - Eating The Big Fish - he is both a brilliant thinker and charming storyteller. This conversation is a fascinating insight into the man behind the ideas. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverF...

Ant Duckworth is passionate about building Dear Coco into the world’s next great coffee company. It’s well on its way — but the start hasn’t been easy. Discover the man behind the mission as Ant discusses his 5 choices.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@t...

Tim Husband is a global leader in improving animal care — designing and directing some of the world’s best Zoos. Not a future he could have imagined when at 14 he was kicked out of his home and community by his father and the Jehovah’s Witness elders. A love of animals has enabled Tim to rise above the abuse and neglect of his early years to prevent the trauma being passed down a generation.   Hea...

Dr Marianne Jauncey is the Director of the ground breaking Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Sydney. Her work providing people who inject drugs with non judgemental life saving support has its critics but the results are unarguably remarkable. Marianne’s determination to treat everyone, irrespective of their circumstances, with the same level of dignity and respect is truly inspiring - affo...

In 2018 Australian University lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert travelled to a routine conference in Iran. What followed is the stuff of nightmares. Detained on entirely fabricated charges of espionage she was tried, convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Her life was never to be the same again…   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1...

Gary Bell grew up in a slum the son of a penniless miner and sweet factory worker.  His early adulthood as an uneducated convicted fraudster, violent football hooligan and homeless drifter didn’t augur well for the highly successful and respected King's Counsel barrister he since became.   Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyK...