Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark

Role Models of Kindness

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m sharing two stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Kindness Matters, whi...

A Case of Mistaken Identity

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share a couple of stories from our newest book, Chicken Soup for the...

Laura Robinson – The Inventor of Balderdash Joins Us to Talk about Playing Games, Gratitude and Also Shares Her Latest Hit Songs

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Laura Robinson, a long-time...

How Did That Happen? Love That Doesn’t Die

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

The Miracle of Momentous Advice from a Stranger

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

When a Random Act of Kindness Is So Worth the Effort

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we’re talking about random acts of kindness and how they can be SO worth the ...

Five Ways to Make the Grieving Process More Productive for You

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss a...

I Can't Believe I Did That

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

When the Dog Unites the Family

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about how dogs can unite a family. That shared love for a ...

Five Role Models for Weathering Tough Times

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won'...

Redemption After Big Mistakes – Meet the New You

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won'...

Former Congressman Ric Keller Talks about the Power of Self-Deprecating Humor

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Ric Keller, four term Congr...

Do a Project with Your Loved One After He or She Is Gone

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss a...

That Was Embarrassing

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

Healing and Moving Forward After Losing a Loved One

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

When Sharing Food Makes All the Difference

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Six Truths about the Effects Dogs Have on Our Lives

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today I’m going to do our last episode about our new dog book, My Hilarious, Heroic...

Wise Words to Help with the Grieving Process

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss a...

When the Kind Words of a Stranger Make All the Difference

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we’re talking about when the kind words of a stranger make all the difference...

Six Examples of Angels and Miracles from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

Six Truths about the Effects Cats Have on Our Lives

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I want to share six stories from our book about clever, curious, caring cats and...

Blending Christian and Jewish Holiday Traditions

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

Go Ahead and Celebrate Your Worst Days Ever!

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Some Very Enterprising Kindness

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

How to Make Your Lost Loved Ones Part of Your Family Gatherings

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss and ...

Miracles of Kindness and Community

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

Doing It Alone - Being One of the First Black Students to Desegregate an All-White School in the South

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Mae Frances Sarratt. Mae wr...

Six Laugh-Out-Loud Stories to Bring Sunshine into Your Day

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. So, I’ve been sharing some of the very funny stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Re...

That Tough Choice—Moving Your Loved One into Assisted Living or Memory Care

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Elde...

How to Help a Grieving Friend When You’re Not Sure What to Do

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss a...

Continuing the Relationship with Your Loved Ones After They’re Gone

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Gr...

Angels and Death

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

When a Husband Bonds with a Dog Against the Odds

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about those reluctant dog owners who end up head over heel...

Five Tips that Will Help You Navigate the World of Eldercare and Dementia

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about Navigating Eldercare & Dementia. There are so many aspects...

Remarkable Cats with a Mission

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And it’s time to launch our next pair of books about dogs and cats. These books are alw...

Learning that Joy Can Coexist with Sorrow When You’re Grieving

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss and ...

Miraculous Saves with No Explanation

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

Reviewing a Life as Part of the Grieving Process

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: G...

When a Dog Is Very Bad and Very Good, Too

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about dogs, and how even when they’re being very bad the...

Who Rescued Who? When a Cat Helps a Family

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about cats and how they are truly value-added family members. Ou...

Why You Should Treat Your Dog Like a Human at Times

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about how very human our dogs can seem at times. Our new c...

Shannon Anderson and Amy Discuss How Doing a Good Deed Every Day Can Change Your Life

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Shannon Anderson, someone I...

Who’s at the Wheel?

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

That Must Have Been an Angel

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m sharing two stories from our new book, from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Bel...

When the Cat Is Your Therapist

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about therapy—cat therapy. Because there’s something about c...

When Dogs Are Our Lifesavers, Too, Miraculously

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today we’re talking about dogs and miracles and how dogs can miraculously become our li...

Who’s in Charge Here? Living with a Cat

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today we’re talking about cats and who’s really in charge when you have a cat. I ...

FRIEND FRIDAY – Laura Robinson – The Inventor of Balderdash Joins Us to Talk about Playing Games, Gratitude and Also Shares Her Latest Hit Songs

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Laura Robinson, a long-time...

How Did That Happen? Love That Doesn’t Die

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes to you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Believe in Angels. ...

The Miracle of Momentous Advice from a Stranger

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m going to start sharing stories with you from our newest book, Chicken Sou...

Tips that Work for Bringing the Power of Forgiveness into Your Life

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with today’s Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Forgiveness Fix. We mad...

Making a Difference Really Makes You Feel Good

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with today’s Chicken Soup for the Soul for you, and today I’m sharing two stories about how volunteering can change everyt...

It’s Never Too Late to Apologize and Use the Power of Forgiveness

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with today’s Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration from a book that’s perfect for the new year: Chicken Soup for the Soul:...

When the Dog Unites a Family

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about how dogs can unite a family. That shared love for a ...

Five Role Models for Weathering Tough Times

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won'...

Redemption After Big Mistakes – Meet the New You

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won'...

Lisa Marshall on Early Onset Alzheimer's, Advice for Spouses, and Marrying Her Husband All Over Again

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Lisa Marshall, who has beco...

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish for the Family Caregiver

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Elde...

How Teenagers Can Transform Themselves by Trying New Things

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Time for a little history… When Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul was published in 19...

I Am Not Safe - A Poem and a Discussion about Life in America Today

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today we’re talking about Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now; Black Wome...

Holiday Hiccups Make the Best Stories

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today is going to be fun because I’m going to share a couple of stories from our ne...

Re-energizing the Life of an Elderly Family Member

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Eldercare & Dem...

Healing and Moving Forward After Losing a Loved One

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

When Sharing Food Makes All the Difference

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Six Truths about the Effects Dogs Have on Our Lives

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today I’m going to do our last episode about our new dog book, My Hilarious, Heroic...

Six Ways to Make the Holidays Your Own

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing stories from our latest bestseller, Chicken Soup f...

Little Money, Big Fun During the Holidays

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m sharing two stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Blessings of Chris...

Taking Back Control of Your Life

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

The Perfect Gift Is Worth the Effort

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

Tales of Grieving with the Dog

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about dogs, and how they are right in their with the rest of the...

Those Random Acts of Kindness Make You Feel So Good

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Six Truths about the Effects Cats Have on Our Lives

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I want to share six stories from our book about clever, curious, caring cats and...

Blending Christian and Jewish Holiday Traditions

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

Go Ahead and Celebrate Your Worst Days Ever!

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Two Raw, Powerful Poems about the Black Experience

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey it’s Amy Newmark with a special episode today featuring two fabulous poets from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now; B...

Six Stories to Help Women Be True to Themselves

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I want to share some great stories that will encourage you to be you, not some o...

Accepting Your Loved Ones’ Dementia and Joining Their New Reality

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I’m starting a new topic today, with stories from our new book, Chicken Soup for the...

A Mother's Love and Courage, and a Grateful Son

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Kelly Wright, who is not on...

How to Handle the Holidays When You’ve Suffered a Recent Loss

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Bl...

Pivoting to the New Normal During COVID

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today’s inspiration and advice comes from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

When the Cat Is a Role Model

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. So you know that we’re always presenting you with role models for living a better life—...

Everyone Deserves a Home for the Holidays

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

Virtual Travel During COVID

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today’s inspiration and advice come from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Won...

Women Helping Girls to Expand Their Options

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two more stories from our latest book, Chicken Sou...

Six Ways to Find Your Own Best Version of "Me Time"

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re wrapping up our review of our big winter bestseller, Chicken Soup for th...

Black Women Are Speaking Now -- Two Powerful Poems from Our New Book

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chicken Soup for the Soul’s powerful new book, "I’m Speaking Now; Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage, and Hope,” also...

The Surprising Loyalty of a Cat

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about the surprising loyalty of cats. Lots of people think cats ...

Miracles of Kindness During the Holidays

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

When Dogs Make Friends with the Local Wildlife

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about dogs, and how they sometimes make great friends with anima...

Now Even Little Kids Have Their Own Chicken Soup for the Soul

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest for Friend Friday, Monica Perez, who is the ex...

When the Cat Is a Healthcare Aide

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today we’re talking about cats who basically act like the very best healthcare aide...

Even Children Understand the Joy of Giving Instead of Receiving

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two stories from our latest book, Chicken Soup for...

Go Somewhere by Yourself

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I’m sharing two more stories from our latest book, Chicken Sou...

Make a Special Hour for Yourself Every Morning

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. So have you ever talked to someone who makes their me time by getting up an hour earlier ...

When Love Starts with Laughter

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. And today is going to be fun because I’m sharing two stories from our new humor collect...

When a Dog Is Very Bad and Very Good, Too

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about dogs, and how even when they’re being very bad the...

Who Rescued Who? When a Cat Helps a Family

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about cats and how they are truly value-added family members. Ou...

Why You Should Treat Your Dog Like a Human at Times

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about how very human our dogs can seem at times. Our new c...

When the Cat Is Your Therapist

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about therapy—cat therapy. Because there’s something about c...

When Dogs Are Our Lifesavers, Too, Miraculously

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today we’re talking about dogs and miracles and how dogs can miraculously become our li...