Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark
Episodes
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...
Who’s in Charge Here? Living with a Cat
27 Sep 2021
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 ...
Standing Up for What You Deserve
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about making sure that you choose people in your life who choose...
Ask for Help When You’re Overwhelmed—It Works
22 Sep 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: Making Me Time, which is a...
Dinner Party Disasters
20 Sep 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 introducing you to our new very funny book cal...
When a Husband Bonds with a Dog Against the Odds
17 Sep 2021
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
15 Sep 2021
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
13 Sep 2021
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...
Rescue Newborn Squirrel. Raise Squirrel. Turn Squirrel into TikTok Star.
10 Sep 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, Ronald Milburn, who is not ...
How Family Members Can Share in the Eldercare Responsibilities
08 Sep 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...
You Won’t Believe How Smart These Dogs Are
06 Sep 2021
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...
The Joy of Getting Back into Nature
03 Sep 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: Making Me Time, which is a...
My Personal Battles with Male Chauvinism, Which Are Actually Kind of Funny
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with a little Chicken Soup for the Soul inspiration and today I want to talk about some of my own battles with male chauvinism...
Five Reasons to Expect Miracles in Your Life—And How to See Them
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m wrapping up our tour of our January bestseller about miracles and divine i...
Lisa Marshall on Early Onset Alzheimer's, Advice for Spouses, and Marrying Her Husband All Over Again
27 Aug 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, Lisa Marshall, who has beco...
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish for the Family Caregiver
25 Aug 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: Navigating Elde...
How Teenagers Can Transform Themselves by Trying New Things
23 Aug 2021
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...
Yes, Mom, There Is a Man Under Your Bed and Other Wisdom for Navigating Eldercare and Dementia
20 Aug 2021
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 we have a special guest, Kriste...
Life Lessons for All of Us from Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. So you remember middle school, right? And the cafeteria? And the groups? And changing you...
When Packing Up a Life Means Unpacking Some Great Stories
16 Aug 2021
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...
When You Reserve Time for Your Passion It’s Life-Changing
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m sharing two stories about the importance of making “me time” for yourself...
Making Life After 60 the Best Part of Your Life
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re talking about how you can make life after 60 the BEST part of your life....
Why You Should Listen to That Little Voice Inside When It Warns of Danger
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I want to talk about that little voice inside that sometimes warns you of danger...
How a Hugely Successful Tech Entrepreneur Changed His Life by Adding in Down Time
06 Aug 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 you can become more productive by building down ...
When Me Time Includes We Time
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m sharing two stories about when getting that all important me time really mean...
Divine Intervention and the Miracle of Finding Love
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we’re talking about the miracle of finding love, and I truly mean finding lov...
Doing It Alone - Being One of the First Black Students to Desegregate an All-White School in the South
30 Jul 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, Mae Frances Sarratt. Mae wr...
Six Laugh-Out-Loud Stories to Bring Sunshine into Your Day
28 Jul 2021
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
26 Jul 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: Navigating Elde...
The Many Benefits of Volunteering Later in Life
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re looking at the many benefits of volunteering, especially later in life. ...
Pruning the People in the Garden of Your Life
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m going to share a piece of advice that seems to shock a lot of people—tha...
Messages from Heaven and Bonds That Continue
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I want to talk about that miraculous thing that sometimes happens, which is a co...
I Am Not Safe - A Poem and a Discussion about Life in America Today
16 Jul 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
14 Jul 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
12 Jul 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...
It’s Not Too Late to Bring the Romance Back
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. You know, our book about how age is just a number has been a big hit, and it’s partly b...
When That Me Time Sneaks Up on You
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today it’s from our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Making Me Time. This is ...
Lost and Found: Miraculous Connections Bring Parents and Children Together Again
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I’ve got two amazing stories to share with you today—two miraculous tales of famil...
Two Raw, Powerful Poems about the Black Experience
02 Jul 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
30 Jun 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
28 Jun 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...
Mysterious Coincidences that Link Generations
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I’ve got a fun new book to talk about today, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles & D...
You’re Never Too Old to Get Physical
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we’re going to talk about getting physical. And by that I mean getting fit, do...
When a Dream Improves Your Behavior
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I’m sharing two stories from this book that I find so fascinating, Chicken So...
Hilarious Pet Tricks from Our New Humor Collection
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m sharing a couple of very funny stories from our new humor collection, Chic...