Author, editor and publisher Amy Newmark shares inspirational stories from the iconic book series.

Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark

Society EN ↓ 1637 episodes

Start your days with inspiration and motivation from the best of Chicken Soup for the Soul and editor-in-chief Amy Newmark. There's nothing like learning from the personal, revealing stories of other people. Amy shares her favorite stories and the wisdom, advice, and easy-to-implement tips that thousands of people have shared in more than 30 years of Chicken Soup for the Soul books. New episodes three times a week. It's Chicken Soup for the Soul to go!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: chickensoup.com

Author

Author, editor and publisher Amy Newmark shares inspirational stories from the iconic book series.

Episodes

A Great Strategy for Motivating Yourself to Get Rid of All That Excess Stuff 20.03.2019 7:40

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you and today I want to talk about spring-cleaning, which is right around the corner. I am guilty of holding onto way too much stuff, so I went back and read our book about The Joy of Less and now I have new resolve to get rid of half my possessions. Today I’m going to share two stories that worked for me three years ago...

Why You Should Put Self-Care on Your To-Do List 18.03.2019 9:38

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. Today I’m going to share a couple of stories that will show you why it’s important to treat yourself once in a while and why taking care of yourself should be on your daily to-do list. And in both of these stories, it was someone’s mom who made that point. These stories come from our newest book, Chicken Soup for...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan Explains How She Left the World of Finance to Become One of the Only Female Masters of Wine in the US 15.03.2019 19:57

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Today I’m going to introduce you to one of our storywriters, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, who has a story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive about how she completely rebooted her life and changed careers in a dramatic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's Nothing Like Divorce to Bring People Together, at Least in These Two Families 13.03.2019 8:50

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to share two of my new favorite stories with you, from our brand new book that just came out yesterday – Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Crazy Family. I love these stories because they’re about family members coming together – as friends – even after divorces. This happens more often than you would think, and I know it’s the case in my own family. Learn more...

Do You Know Someone Who's Shy? How Two Women Overcame Their Shyness 11.03.2019 8:26

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share a couple of stories that show that even the shyest people can find a way to overcome their shyness. Here’s how these two shy people found their self-confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FRIEND FRIDAY – Actress Eva LaRue Talks about Animal and Human Rights 08.03.2019 17:43

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Today I’m going to introduce you to Eva LaRue, who is a fairly new member of the Chicken Soup for the Soul family as the host of Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Animal Tales television show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miraculous Connections that Show that Love Doesn’t Die 06.03.2019 8:17

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new inspiration for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles. This is the book I’ve been sharing with you over the past couple of months—two dozen stories in all on this podcast. Because this book is a huge bestseller for us and there’s a reason for that—because we all hope and dream that when we lose someone there...

The Power of Forgiveness to Put the Past in the Past 04.03.2019 9:23

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you and today I want to revisit a very important life tip, and that is how to use the power of forgiveness. This is one of the most effective ways I know to improve your life because forgiveness lets you put the past in the past where it belongs. We’re actually putting together a new book called The Forgiveness Fix, whic...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Holly Baker of Our Hit TV Show Vacation Rental Potential Talks about Popular Vacation Locations for This Spring and Summer 01.03.2019 16:54

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. With spring and summer feeling like they’re just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to talk to Holly Baker today, as she can tell us about some wonderful vacation locations to try this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazing Coincidences that Prove that Miracles Do Happen 27.02.2019 9:59

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to continue my tour of our newest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles. I’m sharing a couple dozen different stories from the book with you on the podcast, some in the coming weeks, and some in episodes that have already aired, so you can go back and listen to those, too, if you want to hear all of them. Today I wa...

Reassurance from Beyond – Finding Peace after Losing a Loved One 25.02.2019 7:53

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you from our latest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles. I’m sharing a couple dozen different stories from the book with you on the podcast, some in the coming weeks, and some in episodes that have already aired, so you can go back and listen to those, too, if you want to hear a...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Dr. Dream, Kelly Sullivan Walden, Stops by to Discuss How Her Own Dreams Influence Her Life 22.02.2019 22:25

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Today I’m bringing back one of our most popular guests – Kelly Sullivan Walden – America’s dream expert. Kelly and I have made two books together—Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions, and more recently Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and the Unexplainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

How Do Moms Know These Things? Two Stories That Will Make You Think Mothers and Grandmothers Have Some Kind of Magical Power 20.02.2019 8:53

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to share two of my new favorite stories with you, from our brand new book that just came out yesterday – Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expect Great Things of People – You’ll Be Amazed By How They Will Rise to the Challenge 18.02.2019 9:59

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share a couple of stories that show that if we expect greatness from people they really WILL rise to the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FRIEND FRIDAY – America’s Go-To Therapist Dr. Mike Dow on Finding Love and Keeping It Fresh 15.02.2019 20:40

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m pleased to bring back Dr. Mike Dow for his fourth appearance on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. What I love about Mike is his practical approach to psychology, and the advice that he gives us that is very do-able. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miracle of Finding Love – Two Stories of Divine Intervention 13.02.2019 9:23

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and we’re continuing with our week of love stories today, with two stories about the miracle of finding love – through what seems a lot like divine intervention. These two stories come from our book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles and More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Love Is Worth the Wait – Two of Our Favorite Love Stories 11.02.2019 11:04

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I want to share two of my absolute favorite love stories with you today, and then we’re going to continue talking about love the rest of the week! Both of these stories come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love, a book that I loved making so much that I was disappointed...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Resolutions that Work, with Dr. Mike Dow, Author of Think, Act & Be Happy 08.02.2019 21:54

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Today I’m joined by my friend and coauthor Dr. Mike Dow. Mike is America’s go-to therapist and the brains behind our bestselling book, Think, Act & Be Happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advice from Beyond – When a Loved One Frees You to Get On with Your Life 06.02.2019 9:00

The Power of Smiling to Change Your Day in One Second 04.02.2019 8:27

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. Today I’m going to share one of those ideas that is so easy to implement and so obvious, and yet so worth repeating! Every so often, I just have to share a couple of these stories… about the power of smiling to change everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mystery and Magic of Dreams from Heaven 01.02.2019 7:27

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new inspiration for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles. Today we’re going to talk about dreams. I don’t know about you but I’ve had dreams in which I was talking to my grandmother or my mother and they seem so alive in those dreams. Well, today’s stories are about those kinds of dreams and life changing impac...

Protection from Beyond – A Mother’s Job Is Never Done 30.01.2019 9:05

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to continue my tour of our newest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles. Today’s stories will give you chills, and definitely make you believe that mothers can continue to protect us even after they have passed on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Tips for Raising Secure But Adventurous Kids 28.01.2019 9:19

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and I’m back with two more great tips from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Best Advice I Ever Heard. That’s the book that has been on the self-help bestseller list every week since we published it in early November. I’m sharing 20 stories from the book on this podcast, on a wide variety of topics. Today I’ll share two stories that will give you great ideas for how to raise sec...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Time for a Change? How to Use Your Dreams to Figure Out What’s Next for You 25.01.2019 21:24

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Today I’m bringing back one of our most popular guests – Kelly Sullivan Walden – American’s dream expert. Kelly and I have made two books together—Chicken Soup for the Soul Dreams and Premonitions, and more recently Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and the Unexplainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Everyone’s Wish – More Time in a Day. Here’s How to Get It 23.01.2019 9:42

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of easy tips for you that I think will give you a little more of what everyone wants, and that is TIME. I’m sure you say it all the time: “I wish there was more time in a day.” Well, I’ve been listening to our writers and I’ve picked up a couple of easy-to-implement tips – life hacks – that will truly make you feel like you have more time in your days. Learn mor...