Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark

Remembering Our Unity After 911 – A Reminder of the True Spirit of America

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. It’s the nearing the anniversary of 9/11 and we need to stop a...

FRIEND FRIDAY - A 9/11 Widow Now Gives Tours of the World Trade Center Site and Finds New Blessings in Her Life

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. It’s Friend Friday, and today I’m pleased to introduce you to Ann Clark V...

Religious Tolerance – A Cornerstone of American Spirit Lives On

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new favorites for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Kind (of) America. I am very excited about...

Labor Day Is a Great Time to Make a “New Year's Resolution” to Use Gratitude to Improve Your Relationships

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. It’s almost Labor Day, and it really feels like the start of a...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Randy Collins Is in His Forties But Plays Lacrosse for USC – His Story

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Randy Collins, who is pretty well known in the LA area for b...

Saying Yes to New Connections – Great Ideas for Making New Friends

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you—and this could change your social life. When we asked people to ...

Embracing Change and Getting Out of Your Rut – Two Inspirational Tales

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of new Chicken Soup for the Soul stories that will help you learn how to embrace change and avoid getting stuck ...

FRIEND FRIDAY – From Merchant Marine to Film Producer to Actor – How John Davis Walker Has Reinvented Himself

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today we’re going to talk about reinventing yourself, which is a big theme in our new book, Chicke...

When Your Spouse Says Just Try It… and You End Up Liking It

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today we’re talking about trying the things that your ...

Make a Policy of Saying Yes to New Things… and Re-energize Your Life

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark. Today I’m going to talk about the transformational power of saying yes to new things, and things you’re afraid of, and th...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Weeding the Negative People from the Garden of Your Life and Other Great Advice from Georgia Shaffer

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. It’s Friend Friday, and today I’m pleased to introduce you ...

Fighting Prejudice – Two Stories that Will Remind You that Good Lies Beneath the Surface

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new favorites for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Kind (of) America. This book just came out...

Sleep – The Essential Ingredient that Makes Everything Better

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. It’s the beginning of a new week and the perfect time to addre...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Essential Tips from Joan Lunden to Help You Care for Elderly Parents

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. It’s Friend Friday, and today I want to introduce you to Joan...

The Friendliest Dogs You Ever Met

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new favorites for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Really Did That? The book came last y...

Facing Alzheimer’s – After the Diagnosis, the Patients Prepare

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today, I want to talk about a disease that affects almost every ...

FRIEND FRIDAY – How One Chicken Soup for the Soul Writer Fights Human Trafficking

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Susan Panzica, who is...

It's Never Too Late to Become an Adventurous Person Who Embraces the New – The Transformational Power of Saying Yes

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m here to talk about the transformational power of saying yes to new things. We have a book about this coming ou...

Why You Should Get That Special Coffee – And Other Ways to Add Delight to Your Life

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I want to talk about why you should step outside y...

FRIEND FRIDAY – The Power of Storytelling to Change Your Life – How Telling Her Story Changed the Life of a Grieving Mother

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Melissa Wootan, who is one of most prolific writers, with mo...

A Surefire Way to Make Yourself See Your Life More Positively

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of stories about an easy way that you can dramatically change your life—by using the power of gratitude. This ...

Open Up Your Future by Using the Power of Forgiveness

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you and some great advice about how you can use the power of forgivene...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Calm Down and Get Centered with a Quick Introduction to Yoga

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Julie Hornok, who had been published in five Chicken Soup fo...

The Miracle of Love – Men Who Help Their Mates Through the Tough Times

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today we’re going to talk about women who fell in love...

Keeping Love Fresh as the Years Go On – A Couple of Great Ideas

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 with you from our...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Ultra Marathoner Dean Karnazes Ran 50 Marathons in 50 Days in 50 States – What’s Next?

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. It’s Friend Friday, which means we get to talk to someone ver...

Remembering Our Unity after 9/11

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. In honor of the Fourth of July, I thought we'd revisit an episo...

Get into the Spirit of America with the Red, White and Blue for Flag Day

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your daily dose of Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration. We're celebrating the Fourth of July this week, so I thought we...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Jaymin Patel Makes a Living Inspiring People But Our Favorite Thing about Him Is His Bollywood Love Story

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jaymin Patel, who i...

A Couple of Patriotic, Moving Stories that Will Get You Ready for the Fourth of July

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of stories to get you in the holiday spirit for the Fourth of July next week. These are two patriotic, emotional...

When “Just Friends” Become More – Finding Your Soul Mate Right in Front of You

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I want to talk about love and hope and the fact th...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Kelly Sullivan Walden Tells Us How Our Dreams Can Set Us on the Path to Finding Our Soul Mates

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to welcome back Kelly Sullivan Walden, who has made two books with us – the fi...

How to Get Yourself Out There Running or Walking – Two Mind Tricks that Work

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I want to share a couple of stories that may help you get your mind into getting back outdoors to get some exercise....

Finding Love Through Spontaneity – Sometimes Taking a Risk Is the Path to Your Soul Mate

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 with you from our...

FRIEND FRIDAY – How Dress for Success Works with Women All Over the World to Help Them Become Empowered

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Joi Gordon, who is the CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. D...

Love at First Sight – It Really Does Happen

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of my new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love. So Love at First Sight is one of...

The Quiet Way Dads Show Their Love

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration for you during this Father’s Day week. With Father’s Day approaching, ...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Fatherhood, Love and Destiny – A Filmmaker's Vision Becomes Reality in This Captivating Film for Father's Day

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Tim Rouhana, a writer and director whose latest film is prem...

Love and Destiny – Meeting Mr. Right Again and Again and Again

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to share two of my favorite stories from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love. I...

When You Meet Your Soul Mate in Your Dreams – Destiny and Love

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 with you from our...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Tips for Talking to People with Disabilities from the Author of "More the Same than Different"

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lorraine Cannistra, w...

Stop Standing on the Sidelines – Get Back into Action Doing What You Love

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today concludes my month-long review of our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman. Next week we’re go...

An Inside Look at a National Guard Soldier Deploying and Saying Goodbye to His Family

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Memorial Day, so I want to share a story that really moved me, about Matthew Mawyer, an Army National Guard soldier...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Dancing without a Partner, Powering Through Dementia, with Alzheimer's Expert Deborah Shouse

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday on the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. I’m continuing our review of our new book Chicken Soup fo...

Standing Up for What's Right – It's Never Too Early to Start

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul. We’ve been talking about parents finding their empower...

Unplug and Spend Time with Real Living Breathing People

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. It’s almost Memorial Day weekend. So I think we should think a...

FRIEND FRIDAY – A Woman Powers Her Way Through the Engineering World… and Rescues Dogs on the Side

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and it’s Friend Friday and we’re going to continue our tour of the empowered women in our latest book. Today we’re going...

Sometimes You've Got to Do It Yourself – Empowered Mothers Being Role Models for Their Kids

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with two more inspirational stories for you from our new book, one that’s creating quite a buzz--Chicken Soup for the Soul: ...

Summer's Coming! How to Get Yourself into That Bathing Suit and Liking It

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul, to help you get ready for summer, which means getting into that ...

FRIEND FRIDAY – The First Female TV Station Manager in Chicago Explains How She Did It

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Elynne Chaplik Alesko...

When Moms Stand Up for What's Right Their Kids Are Changed Forever

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of my new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom. Today we’re going to talk about mom...

There's Nothing Like Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone to Make You Feel Empowered

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about stepping outside your comfort zone and how good it makes you feel, whether it’s something little, like changing what you’...

FRIEND FRIDAY – When Women Want More, Women's Magazine Veteran and Online Entrepreneur Lesley Seymour Is There

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Lesley Jane Seymore, who is an award-winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of YM, Redbook, Marie Clair...

It's Never Too Late to Say Thank You to Your Mom

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark and today I’m going to share two of my new favorite stories with you, from our new book for Mother’s Day – Chicken Soup ...

Women Who Stood Up for Themselves with Sexist Bosses and Won

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m going to share a couple of stories with you from our brand new book -- Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman. I know we’ve all ...

Friend Friday – National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Mirna Valerio Talks about Running and Breaking Stereotypes

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a new book coming out on May 1st, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman and I’m excited to give you a sneak preview of it today wit...

Family Feuds and Those Silly Disagreements that Go On for Decades

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of my new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Crazy Family. These stories are about family feuds...

A New Way to Look at Your Birthday that May Change Your Attitude to Growing Older

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some instant inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I want to talk about a unique idea for birthdays. Why? Bec...

Friend Friday – A Successful Children’s Author Tells Us How She Did It – And Also Explains Her Science Books for Babies

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Friend Friday and today we’re going to talk to Ruth Spiro, a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor who’s attracted quite a bit of attention f...

Tales of Spunky Grandmothers from our New Book about Wacky Family Members

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of my new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Crazy Family. We have a lot of stories in the book...

Mothers as Role Models – The Wise Words from These Two Moms that We Can All Use

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about mothers as role models, because when you’re in the trenches raising your kids, or even later, when they’re grown but yo...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan Explains How She Left the World of Finance to Become A Master of Wine

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 storywrite...

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

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Do You Know Someone Who's Shy? How Two Women Overcame Their Shyness

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ev...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Actress, Singer and Writer Melanie Chartoff Talks about Fathers, Fortitude and Forgiveness

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m excited to introduce you to our guest, the actress, singer, and writer, Melanie Chartoff. Melanie is a new member of the Chicken Soup for ...

Making Do with Very Little – Mothers, Sacrifice, and Generosity

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of my new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom. These stories are reassuring in that ...

Time for Spring Cleaning! Some Motivation and Advice to Get You Lightening Up Your Home

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about spring cleaning and how GREAT it feels to have LESS stuff. We put out a book about this a couple of years ago. It’s calle...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Tragedy, then Miracles: Meet Amy Chesler and Hear about Her Messages from Heaven and More

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 storywrite...

Moms Always Know Best and Here Are Two Stories that Prove It

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with some new favorites for you from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom. Mother’s Day is a month and...

Easter Is Around the Corner – The Gifts Kids Really Want

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about the gift of time, which is something that our kids REALLY want, as we see over and over again in Chicken Soup for the Soul ...

Dr. Dream, Kelly Sullivan Walden, Discusses How Her Own Dreams Influence Her Life

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 toget...

How Do Moms Know These Things?

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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. Putting on ros...

Writing Advice That Really Works from Bestselling Author James Scott Bell

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are replaying a terrific interview with the bestselling author James Scott Bell, who has some wonderful writing tips for you. I’ll see you ...

When Perfect Strangers Spontaneously Band Together to Do Something Perfectly Kind

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast is one of my old favorites, about perfect strangers getting together to do something kind, as a group. These are great stories! Le...

Why Not Assume the Best Will Happen?

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m off this week because we’re in a big crunch getting books to the printer. Today’s re-run episode is about assuming the best will happen, whi...

Journalist Natasha Stoynoff Joins Amy to Talk Divine Intervention

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday and this is when we’re joined by one of my friends. Today my special guest is Natasha Stoynoff, who collaborated with me on a bestsell...

Miraculous Coincidences that Saved Lives

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with some new favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Our latest book is out, and it’s filled with stories about mira...

Rescued Dogs that Become Service Dogs – From Dumpster Dog to Hero Dog

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m going to share a couple of stories about rescued dogs and how they turned around and rescued their humans. We’re very passionate at Chic...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Cathy Bissell Follows Her Heart Right into the Animal Shelter World

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re welcoming a new member of the Chicken Soup for the Soul family, Cathy Bissell, whose work on behalf of abandoned pets is featured on our...

Solving Medical Mysteries in Your Sleep – Two Strange Tales of Dr. Dream

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about the power of our dreams, and how they can help us diagnose our own health issues or those of people we’re close to. I’m...

A Quick and Easy Way to Figure Out What You Want to Do with Your Life

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are back with some instant inspiration for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul, offering some quick and easy ways to figure out what you want ...

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

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

When That Little Voice in Your Head Ends Up Saving a Life

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a couple of stories that prove that it’s actually wise to listen to that little voice in your head. You might just end ...

Dementia Ends Up Affecting Almost Every Family – Some Great Advice to Help You Keep Your Cool

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I want to talk about dementia today, and how it affects almost all of us in our families at some point. It kind of snuck up on our family and became v...

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

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 pract...