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Chris Hadfield: 'I have an Irish granddaughter and I couldn't be more delighted'
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- Conversations with Parents
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- Oct 28, 2025
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- 1989
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Summary
Chris Hadfield has a granddaughter in China and, as of earlier this year, another granddaughter here in Ireland. But despite the distance, the retired astronaut says they are very much in each others lives. And after all, "I've been around the world in 90 minutes, it's just a little place," he jokes. In this episode, the world's most famous living astronaut sits down with Jen Hogan to talk about how he's managed to juggle such a successful career with parenting. Chris discusses his own upbringing and how it influenced his parenting, how his best intentions may not always have come to pass, and how his now adult children coped with the pressure of having such a famous dad when they were growing up. Plus he discusses his latest career pivot that that of bestselling author. His new book "Final Orbit" is available now in all good bookshops. Presented by Jen Hogan. Produced by Aideen Finnegan, Brought you in association with Avonmore Super Milk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.