Professor Ross Fitzgerald is a historian, novelist and political commentator. One of Australia's most prolific authors, Ross almost went to an early grave due to his chronic and dangerous alcoholism. Sober for more than 5 decades, Ross shares the stories behind his Five of My Life choices with wisdom and gratitude.

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I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of others who, like me, have decided to live their life without drinking. In next week’s episode the wonderful Ross Fitzgerald takes the Five Of My Life challenge  - and in the process we discuss his dangerous and destructive life on the grog , and the marvellous 53 years he’s had since getting sober - Nigel

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To celebrate Valentine's Day we are re-releasing this heart-warming conversation when one of Australia's most popular authors - the wonderful Monica McInerney - took the Five of My Life challenge, and movingly wove love throughout her stories.

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In 2018 Zara Seidler co-founded the hugely successful Daily Aus, an online news service that offers young Australians a digestible and engaging way to access the news. As the youngest guest on the podcast to date, it is a revealing episode that demonstrates age is no barrier when it comes to The Five of My Life challenge.

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This podcast has helped me grow and learn in ways that have been surprising. Next week's guest was one of those lovely surprises. The youngest guest we've had on the podcast to date, Zara illustrated that wisdom and life changing experiences can come at any and every age. Join me next week to hear about this incredible young woman's achievements - Nigel

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We're re-releasing this episode with Taryn Brumfitt from a couple of years ago as she has just been announced as the 2023 Australian of the Year. Learn more about this incredible Australian through her Five of my Life choices.

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Holly Wainwright has had a long career as a journalist and editor, most recently as head of Content at Mamamia - Australia's only women's media company. Author of four best-selling books and host of two of the country's most successful podcasts, Holly's honest, relatable and wise commentary has earned her an army of followers. 

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Doing this podcast has most definitely expanded my world and next week's guest has added to that enlightenment. Here is a tiny taste of the wonderful author, journalist and podcaster Holly Wainwright as she shares the stories and life experiences behind her Five of My Life choices. Please check out the full chat with Holly next week - Nigel 

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Alison Mirams is an inspirational trailblazer at the very top of corporate Australia. CEO of tier one construction company Roberts Co, Alison's courageous leadership took on the norms of an entire industry and her policies have transformed the lives of thousands of families.

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Happy New Year and welcome back to a new exciting year of Five of My Life! In these 'sneak peak' episodes you'll get a taste of what's coming up in next week's episode. I was thrilled when a friend sent me a video of Alison Mirams, the CEO of Roberts Co and I found that Alison and I share many values and behaviour around work. Look out for the full chat with Alison next week on Five of My Life - Nigel 

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