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/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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://nigelmarsh.com/

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/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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 (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

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 - affording lessons for us all far beyond the drug and alcohol fields.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

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/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

Dianne McGrath trained, and was selected for, a one way trip to Mars. She also has completed a 40,000 nautical mile round the world yacht race. So it is fair to say she is both curious and adventurous - but how did she cope with the Five Of My Life challenge?   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://nigelmarsh.com/

Sean Maloney is the voice of rugby. For years he has commentated on the game at every level - Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, World Cups and Lions Tours. You name it, he’s called it. Passionate, knowledgeable, warm and kind - it was a joy to learn about the man behind the mic.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

The Book Thief author Markus Zusak has sold over 20 million copies of his books  - in over 40 languages - around the world. A charming character and wonderful storyteller this extended episode is a must listen for book lovers, and writers, everywhere.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

The youngest of seven children, and only girl, Gail Holmes has lead a fascinating life. Whether it be flying a plane before driving a car, building a highly successful business career, moving to China, writing a bestselling novel or having five kids herself. But how did she fare with the Five Of My Life challenge…?   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://nigelmarsh.com/

"The 1980s put a whole generation of women into therapy”.  Anna Bryant is one of Australia’s leading social researchers with decades of global experience in unpacking what really makes people tick.  In this episode it was fascinating hearing her reveal insights into herself - not other people - for a change.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

Tim Olsen is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected art identities. In his role running one of the country’s leading galleries he has nurtured and supported numerous notable artists. At the same time as being a significant donor and benefactor to the Australian art scene for over 30 years.

Death is Katie Duncan’s business. As a certified Death Doula her passion is to better prepare and support people through their, and their loved ones, end of life journey.   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://nigelmarsh.com/

For years Maz Farrelly produced a number of the biggest shows on earth - Big Brother, X factor, Celebrity Apprentice, to name just a few. Discover the real woman behind the fame and success in this surprising and enlightening conversation.   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://nigelmarsh.com/