Lisa talks with guests Jessica Mindich and Amy Peterson, about their creative non-profits, and the and the five things that make their lives better.Lisa 5 Things:Piero Della Francesca's fresco of the pregnant Madonna, Jasmine, Michele Am Russo and his shop Bomba, European pharmacies, Sally Rooney's novel "Normal People".Amy's 5 Things:1. My son's daycare, Podcasts, Daily Harvest, Running my own company and being surrounded by amazing women, and Wine.Jessica's 5 Things:Being near water, When my teenage sons and their friends camp out at my house, Being a redhead, French fries, and having the power to transform pain into hope.

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Lisa talks about Prison Reform with Re:Store Justice co-executive directors Adnan Khan and Alex Mallick. Hear about Adnan's experience with incarceration and their ideas on prison reform. And of course, Lisa's, Alex's and Adnan's five things that make life better.Lisa’s 5 Things:1. Finding parking in Manhattan on the weekends in the summer.2. Cotton eyelet fabric.3. Hot dogs.4. Straw hats.5. Shannon Watts – Founder: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.Alex and Adnan’s 5 Things (combined):1. Cappuccino2. Soft shit. Pillows, goose down comforters, couches, cozy sweaters, cashmere, etc.3. Privilegesplaining (a variation on mansplaining).4. Comedy and humor as a survival tool.5. The idea that an individual can change things.

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Lisa Birnbach’s 5 Things:1. Say Something Bunny - play2. Alex Trebek.3. Bandolier – cross-body phone accessory.4. People who respond to emails in a timely fashion.5. Graduation Ceremonies.Lisa Grunwald’s 5 Things:1. Coffee.2. Treasure Hunts – searching and finding.3. Giving presents.4, Finite accomplishments.5. Upside of the internet – connecting with people.

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Lisa talks with writer and editor Kim France about the five things that make her life better, including her blog and website "Girls of a Certain Age".Lisa's Five Things:1. Generosity: Robert F. Smith, the billionaire investor who paid off students loans for the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class of 20192. Generosity: Dubuque Iowa barber Courtney Holmes who gives free haircuts to kids who will read to him3. Theater: What The Constitution Means To Me4. Levi's 724 high-waisted jeans5. Coyo non-dairy yogurtKim France's Five Things:1. Pasteis de Nata (a Portuguese custard tart)2. The band Yo La Tengo3. The commenters on my blog, Girls of a Certain Age4. My dogs, Sammy and Mister5. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator of Killing Eve and Fleabag

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Lisa talks about the five things that made her life better this week.Her Grandson Simon, The Beauty and Value of Tradition, The Animal Haven Shelter, The Car Sharing App - Via, Jennifer Hudson Singing The Theme Song for The Live Broadcast of "The Jeffersons".

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Lisa talks with comedy impresario Caroline Hirsch about her work, her new movie, and the five things that make her life better.Lisa's five things: The staff and doctors at NYU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NIC), Doris Day, David Sedaris, A pretty day with chirping birds, Bill Nye the Science Guy.Caroline's five things: Her two three year old dogs Stella and Sybil, Her home on Long Island, Her art collection – the Nevelson piece in particular, Playing golf, Her workAnd a number 6 – Colleen, her personal trainer for 20+ years.

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Lisa Birnbach talks with guest Lori Gottlieb, noted author and therapist, about her 5 things, and her new book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone".Lisa's 5 Things: Her new grandson, Simon; Her son's role as a father; Her family, Her Daughter in Law, Lori's book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone".Lori's 5 Things: Emotional generosity; Broken-in sneakers; Meandering conversations; A New Yorker cartoon; Unexpected hugs from her teenager.

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Lisa Birnbach talks about PUZZLES with New York Times Wordplay columnist, Deb Amlen and associate puzzles editor, Sam Ezersky.Lisa 5 Things: This is Spinal Tap, Long walks, 1st Baby Shower, "Amarcord" vintage clothing store, Robert Mueller.Deb's 5 Things: Her family, Food, Other people's life stories, Her job, Endorphins after working out.Sam's 5 Things: His support system, His Puzzles, His headphones, Sports, GPS.

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Lisa sits down with Ariel Leve to talk about her extraordinary story, her memoir, and the five things that make life better for her.Lisa's 5 Things: Other peoples french fries, King Koil Mattress, Lilacs, Central Park (NYC), Community & Friends.Ariel's 5 Things: Got Milk? Electronic milk frothing machine, Eavesdropping, Bringing things to Goodwill, "The Library Book" - by Susan Orlean, Ugly Oranges.

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Favorite Breakfast Sandwich, Fried Chicken, Classic Hamburger, Kale Salad, Nachos and Spaghetti Bolognese, Elvis Costello, Meditation (his own), Walking, Tennis and Movies, Openness (to change).

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