Podcasts about Chicken soup

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday, which is when I find awe-inspiring or surprising stories to share with you. Today I've got a couple of cool stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let Your Dreams and Premonitions Guide You. The stories in this book show you how you can use your dreams and premonitions as a kind of GPS for your life. You don't have to believe they are anything more than your mind telling you what you already know but are too distracted to act on during your busy waking hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited to share a couple of stories with you from our latest humor book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing. This book is a true gift – one you can give yourself or anyone else in your life. Because we all need some comic relief these days, something to distract us from current events, social media, and all the other negative stuff we're exposed to. The 101 stories in this new collection will make you feel good, and they're all true, related to us by the people who lived through these hilarious and truly human experiences. No one is safe from our storytellers, from family members to friends to colleagues, and of course, themselves. Our storytellers are very good at sharing their own most embarrassing moments, and the most embarrassing moments of their family members too, as Vera-Marie Landi does in our first story today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. I'm continuing to share stories with you from our new book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Self-Care Isn't Selfish. We all know that we need it, and that self-care is super important, but somehow we all put other things first. So how you do enable yourself to put aside that time that you need, that me time that helps you be the best version of yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday. I always try to share awe-inspiring or surprising stories with you on Wednesdays, so I went back to one of our older books and found a couple that I really love from a fun read, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Listen to Your Dreams. You may think that dreams are divinely delivered into your brain. Or you may view dreams as your brain telling you stuff you should know but somehow are ignoring. Your brain gets a chance to tell you what you already know while you are asleep and more likely to pay attention. Whichever camp you're in, from all the thousands of Chicken Soup for the Soul stories I've read about dreams, I AM sure of one thing… that we should listen to our dreams. They are often a wonderful source of guidance… a kind of GPS for our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm pleased to share new stories with you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go, which is our latest best-selling self-help book. You know, I always thought that the word “forgiveness” meant that you were excusing the person who hurt you, saying that it was okay. But it turns out that “forgiveness” doesn't mean that. What it actually means is that you have decided not to keep reliving all the negative feelings associated with whatever bad thing happened to you. You acknowledge that the bad thing happened, but you decide to stop having those same negative feelings over and over again. Forgiveness also means understanding WHY something happened. I can't tell you how many times I've realized that something bad that someone did to me wasn't about me at all. It was about something else going on in that person's life and there was no deliberate intent to hurt specifically me. When you learn not to take those bad things personally, and understand where those actions are coming from, it's much easier to move on and not carry any resentment forward with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and we have a new book I'm very passionate about. It's all about how Self-Care Isn't Selfish. That's because self-care is not optional. It's a necessary, powerful commitment to making yourself a priority. And it also means learning how to stick up for yourself. Sometimes we don't do that. We are trying to be nice, or we can't initially believe that someone IS NOT treating us right, so we let it slide, and then it kind of becomes the official way that relationship is going to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail“Be more present in your life, especially with loved ones.”-Patty AuberyExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesA rejected manuscript became 500 million books because Patty Aubery kept asking, testing, and acting when others would stop. Founders will hear why no is not the danger, inaction is. Listen now.Episode Highlights[00:07:00] The rejected manuscript that every major publisher passed on before Chicken Soup took off[00:09:00] Why one bad day protected millions in future upside[00:13:00] The market proof hidden in audience feedback before the book ever sold[00:16:00] How scary grassroots action created distribution others missed[00:22:00] Why surviving risk builds confidence faster than thinking about risk[00:25:00] The collaboration decision that opened the door to a much larger brand[00:39:00] Why founders stay busy instead of making the call that changes the businessFull show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/546The Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.

"About 18 months in, according to research, that a lot of the thrill starts to fade a little and it turns into what I call marriage or relationship incorporated." Long-term relationships don't fail because people stop loving each other. They often fade because couples stop intentionally creating connection, excitement, and emotional closeness. Real happiness cannot depend entirely on another person. Strong relationships are built through communication, appreciation, sensual connection, and consistent effort. The episode explores how couples slowly drift into routines, how "relationship incorporated" replaces romance, and why intimacy, thrill, and sensuality must all be nurtured intentionally.  Dr. Cheryl Fraser explains why the "soulmate myth" can quietly damage relationships by making people believe their partner is responsible for their happiness. Cheryl shares her "three keys to passion" framework: intimacy, thrill, and sensuality. She also discusses the emotional and physical importance of touch, affection, sexuality, and vulnerability, while emphasizing that couples can rebuild connection at any stage of life.  Cheryl is a psychologist, Buddhist practitioner, relationship expert, speaker, and author of the book Buddha's Bedroom. She is known for combining modern relationship psychology with Buddhist wisdom and has spent decades helping couples strengthen emotional and sensual connection through her teaching programs and workshops. Learn more & connect: Book: Buddha's Bedroom by Dr. Cheryl Fraser https://a.co/d/48dKK67

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday. I always try to share awe-inspiring or surprising stories with you on Wednesdays, so I went back to one of our older books and found a couple that I really love from a fun read, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love. These stories are about the miraculous ways that two different couples got together, much to their surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you believe it? Seven years. Nearly 370 weekly podcast episodes. Five awards. Hundreds of conversations. Countless lessons, breakthroughs, stories, and moments shared together.In this special live anniversary episode, Diane Rolston invites listeners, clients, and community members into the room for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about podcasting, business growth, visibility, speaking, coaching, consistency, and creating meaningful impact.Joined live by listeners Paula Kent, Jennifer Kanyumwa, Ashli Komaryk, Jill Kelly, and others from the Dynamic Women® community, Diane answers powerful questions about:• Starting and growing a podcast• Building a coaching or speaking business• Monetizing expertise• Creating consistent content• Leveraging relationships and networking• Using your voice and platform to create impactThis episode is part coaching session, part business masterclass, part celebration, and fully real.Diane shares vulnerable truths, practical strategies, lessons from seven years of podcasting, and the heart behind why she continues showing up week after week for women who want to be successful AND satisfied.Listen to learn these key takeaways:• Diane's biggest lessons after 7 years of weekly podcasting• Why consistency matters more than perfection• What aspiring podcasters need to know before starting• The truth about podcast monetization and why Diane uses podcasting as a content anchor• How podcast interviews can lead to friendships, collaborations, clients, and community• Why visibility and relationship-building matter more than having a huge audience• The powerful question every entrepreneur should ask: “What's fastest to cash?”• How to monetize your expertise even before you feel fully ready• Why many women underestimate the value of skills that come naturally to them• The difference between “noise” in business and what actually moves the needle• How Diane built her coaching business through speaking opportunities and strategic networking• The importance of solving a specific problem for a specific person• What Diane looks for in podcast guests (and the mistakes many people make when pitching themselves)• Why Diane intentionally uses her platform to amplify women's voices and stories• The behind-the-scenes realities of balancing podcasting, business, family, speaking, coaching, and lifeSpecial Guests Featured:Paula KentJennifer KanyumwaAshli KomarykJill KellyLinks mentioned:Jennifer Kanyumwa's episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/dw110-how-to-go-on-dragons-den-build-and-sell-a-business-with-jennifer-kanyumwaPaula Kent's episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/dw161-fear-can-be-an-opportunity-with-paula-kentAmplifYou: https://amplifyou.com/about/Watch out for Diane and Jill's guesting at CanCare's podcast: https://www.cancare.org/podcastWant to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our...

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. I'm continuing to share stories with you from our new book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Self-Care Isn't Selfish. We all know that we need it, and that self-care is super important, but somehow we all put other things first. So how you do enable yourself to put aside that time that you need, that me time that helps you be the best version of yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited about sharing stories with you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America, our way of participating in the 250th birthday of the U.S. Our new book goes back to our roots as Americans, with stories that showcase our pride in our country, our industrious nature, our creativity and can-do attitude, our kindness. That's the true spirit of America. And, also, America as the land of opportunity, a place that welcomed hard-working immigrants. Today I want to share two stories with you written by the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of immigrants who came here and became citizens and exemplified what we love about America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Am I trying to do the right thing? Which has come from devotion to the truth and integrity, or am I trying to prove myself right, which comes from my ego?" Spiritual intelligence is less about beliefs and more about behavior. Purpose, humility, integrity, compassion, gratitude, and service only become meaningful when they are embodied in everyday life. True leadership is revealed in ordinary moments—during conflict, pressure, decision-making, and relationships. The episode explores the difference between having spiritual ideas and actually living them, while showing how ego, presence, and connection influence the way people lead both businesses and personal lives.  Dr. Yasi Amram explains that spiritually intelligent leadership combines inner awareness with practical action. He shares insights from interviewing leaders across major spiritual traditions and explains how qualities like trust, purpose, mindfulness, and devotion appear universally across cultures. Yasi also reflects on his own awakening experiences, his background as a CEO, and why even highly successful leaders can excel in some dimensions of spiritual intelligence while struggling in others.  Yasi is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive coach, entrepreneur, and researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. He previously founded and led two companies through successful IPOs and has coached more than 100 CEOs. With degrees from MIT, Harvard, and a PhD focused on spiritual intelligence, Yasi is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Learn more & connect: https://intelligensi.com/ for spiritual assessment https://yosiamram.net/ Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday, which is when I find awe-inspiring or surprising stories to share with you. Today I've got a couple of cool stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let Your Dreams and Premonitions Guide You. The stories in this book show you how you can use your dreams and premonitions as a kind of GPS for your life. You don't have to believe they are anything more than your mind telling you what you already know but are too distracted to act on during your busy waking hours. While you're sleeping, and you're not distracted by all the sights and sounds of the day, you can actually pay attention to your subconscious. Or you can believe that your dreams and premonitions are of divine origin, and we have many stories in the book that seem to fall into that category too, as they defy rational explanations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of how my writing journey began—during a season when the empty nest was approaching, purpose felt uncertain, and God whispered a new calling into my heart. Fourteen years ago, I took a trembling step of faith and attended my first writers conference alone. What followed was a rollercoaster of fear, embarrassment, and a moment so humiliating I nearly packed my bags and drove home. But God intervened through two women—Celeste and LaTan—who showed up at the exact moments I needed courage, belonging, and a reminder that I wasn't alone. That one decision not to quit changed the trajectory of my life. In this episode, I share: • how God used a friend's unexpected encouragement to confirm my calling  • the embarrassing moment that almost ended my writing journey  • the divine appointments that kept me from giving up  • the surprising ways God has opened doors over the years  • why stepping out of what's familiar is essential to stepping into your calling  • how obedience—even when you're scared—leads to blessing, purpose, and impact From winning writing awards to being published in Guideposts and Chicken Soup for the Soul, to flying alone to retreats and building a thriving podcast ministry, I reflect on all I would have missed if I had let fear win. This episode is for the woman who feels a dream stirring but isn't sure she's capable… the woman in a transition season wondering what's next… the woman who needs a reminder that God meets us in the places that stretch us. If God is nudging you toward something new, this story will remind you: Your calling won't grow where fear keeps you standing still. Say yes—and watch what God does. Watch on YouTube Is Comfort Killing Your Calling? One Brave Step Could Open the Door to Your Dream with Carol Roper If you're standing on the edge of a new season and longing for clarity, courage, and connection, join The Flourish Retreat waitlist. Your next step might begin here.  

Are you heading out to a big event, conference, convention, association meetup, or summit like Web Summit? Then you don't want to miss this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, covers her tips for pre, during, and post event success. She is recording from the Web Summit podcasting booth after interviewing amazing female founders, and she's sharing exactly how to get the most out of any event based on her experience as energy levels, goals, and business needs change.Listen to learn these key takeaways:PRE-EVENT: How to use conference apps strategically, finding the right people to connect with and crafting your one-chance connection messageThe napkin vs. bib approach: why "here's my business, book a call" messages get ignored and what actually works insteadHow to organize your schedule before you arriveWhy you must define your goals and intentions before going: Diane's two reasons for attending Web Summit and how clarity creates better ROIDURING THE EVENT: The time and energy management strategyThe connection tool everyone missesThe photo strategy that gets speakers' attention: taking selfies, sending them on LinkedIn with context, and why event coordinators love seeing thisPOST-EVENT: The three-part follow-up strategy most business owners completely wasteThe 10-24-7 ruleThe 12-3-1 implementation frameworkThe quote card story: how Diane went from idea to finished product during a workshop break by messaging her Virtual Assistant in real-timeThe ninja tip? Don't implement everything yourself. Message your Virtual Assistant during the event, add tasks to your project management tool as you hear ideas, and get things done while others are still taking notes.WORKSHOP: Register for Diane's free workshop “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant”:https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.ca VA Made Easy starts at just 10 hours/week - no full-time staff, no office, no computer to buy. Email team@dianerolston.com for the next session if the date has passed.Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

It was soup weather at the time of recording, but it will be again soon because the weather's always changing in Western PA. Dowjic is a delicious Kurdish chicken soup, we hope you love it as much as we do! Photo and original recipe from yeprecipes.comWritten Recipe with Mary Mac's substitutionsHosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited to share more stories with you from our latest humor book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing. This book is such a great respite from all the news out there that we don't want to hear or see or read. Instead, you can spend a few hours, or even just a few minutes a day, with some great funny stories in which people don't hold back. They share their most embarrassing stories or tell those famous ones about their friends or family members. We had thousands of submissions for this book, and if the stories made us laugh they became contenders for the 101 spots in the book. What we looked for was variety, and we got it. And what I particularly love is when people are telling on themselves. That's what we've got in today's episode, which is called “Technology Is Not Your Friend.” You'll hear why in a moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited to share a couple of stories with you from our latest humor book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing. This book is a true gift – one you can give yourself or anyone else in your life. Because we all need some comic relief these days, something to distract us from current events, social media, and all the other negative stuff we're exposed to. The 101 stories in this new collection will make you feel good, and they're all true, related to us by the people who lived through these hilarious and truly human experiences. No one is safe from our storytellers, from family members to friends to colleagues, and of course, themselves. Our storytellers are very good at sharing their own most embarrassing moments, as did Susan Jakubowski twice in this new collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The more you're attached to your identity, the further you are away from joy." Joy is not something earned through money, status, or achievement. It's something already within us that gets buried under identity, expectations, and the constant need for validation. Real fulfillment comes from reconnecting with who we truly are beneath our thoughts, labels, and conditioning. The episode explores how attachment to identity creates suffering, while presence, gratitude, meaningful relationships, and self-awareness bring people back to a more joyful and connected way of living.  Larry Kesslin shares how years of entrepreneurial success still left him searching for something deeper. Experiences in Africa and Mexico challenged his assumptions about happiness, poverty, and purpose, ultimately reshaping the direction of his life and work. Larry explains how joy becomes easier when expectations are released, relationships deepen, and people begin living from awareness instead of reaction.  Larry is a speaker, author, and conscious leadership coach focused on helping high achievers reconnect with meaning, purpose, and joy. After stepping away from a successful entrepreneurial career, he dedicated his work to building conscious community, guiding purpose-driven leaders, and creating spaces where people can connect through authenticity, service, and self-awareness.  Learn more & connect: Email: larry@Kesslin.com Website: https://5-dots.com Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I'm sharing a couple of stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America, stories about honoring our flag. You know, I was at a major league baseball game a couple of years ago, eating in one of those big stadium clubs, and when the game was starting and the national anthem started playing I noticed that no one in the club was paying attention to it. I stopped what I was doing and stood watching the TV screen while the anthem played, but it seemed like it was out of favor to do that. Which is a shame. So today I want to share two stories about our flag, starting with a story about a teenage girl who proudly supported her country, despite a whole lot of peer pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever gotten to the end of your day and thought "I worked all day, but I didn't actually move anything forward"? It's probably because you're focusing on so many different things: taking calls, answering emails, posting content, managing people, checking things off. Yet the important things still didn't happen. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, unpacks why this keeps happening and how to start working ON your business instead of just IN it. She shares the second episode in her series about why most business owners are spending almost all their time in the wrong place.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The critical difference between working IN your business versus ON your businessWhy being busy feels productive but doesn't mean you're earning more revenue.The hidden safety trap: why being busy feels safe and what actually keeps you stuckWhy you are the bottleneck: if you're the one working the machine, the business can't grow past your personal capacityThe cost of staying IN the businessWhy working ON the business feels slower and less visible at first, but it's the work that changes everything long-termThe kitchen renovation story: what happens when one person thinks IN the business while the other sees the vision and long-term planThe identity shift you need: stop asking "what needs my attention today?" and start asking "what's actually moving the business forward?"The capable woman trap connection: you CAN do everything, but being buried in daily operations means you never have time to lead or be in the visionThe client confession: "I would have more leads if I had time to get them" and why this is the exact problemComing up next: the framework from E-Myth Revisited breaking down the three roles (technician, manager, CEO/visionary) and why most women are massively over-functioning as the technician.FREE WORKSHOP: Build Your Business and Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:30-3pm. Register for free: https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.caListen to the previous episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/you-dont-have-a-time-problem-you-have-an-implementation-problem-with-diane-rolston-dw363Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

Send us Fan MailUnhinged Review: 00:00:00Deep Dive: 00:07:55Feyre learns Rhys is her mate from XOXO The Suriel, saves his life, leaves him in the mud, and gets dropped at the cabin for some HGTV: Trauma Edition. Rhys finally tells her everything, including that he loves her, and Feyre makes her final ruling: live, laugh, ladle. Next week: chapters 55-59.Instagram and TikTok @DTFaePodcast.If you are enjoying the show, subscribing, rating, and reviewing helps the podcast grow. Merch available on dtfaepodcast.com.

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited about sharing stories with you from our new book about the spirit of America. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America is a fun read, and an inspiring one too, especially these days with Americans so divided. You know, I don't think at this time ten years ago I could have told you how my friends and family members were voting. It wasn't something that defined us. But today, we all seem to know what everyone's politics are, and we are so focused on what divides us that we've forgotten what unites us. Our new book goes back to our roots as Americans, with stories that showcase our pride in our country, our industrious nature, our creativity and can-do attitude, our kindness. That's the true spirit of America. And today I want to share a couple of stories about American kindness, how we take care of each other, and how we did that during the worst part of the pandemic when we were all housebound and struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and we have a new book I'm very passionate about. It's all about how Self-Care Isn't Selfish. That's because self-care is not optional. It's a necessary, powerful commitment to making yourself a priority. And it also means learning how to stick up for yourself. Sometimes we don't do that. We are trying to be nice, or we can't initially believe that someone IS NOT treating us right, so we let it slide, and then it kind of becomes the official way that relationship is going to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You could recover 1%. You could recover 100%. It'll be based on how hard you work, how much you give towards this." Success is often built long before the breakthrough arrives. Discipline, resilience, and the refusal to quit become the foundation that carries people through moments that would destroy most others. This episode explores what happens when life is stripped down to survival itself—and how purpose, gratitude, and relentless effort can rebuild a person from the ground up. It's also a reminder that the simplest moments in life become extraordinary when viewed through the lens of survival and second chances. After surviving a catastrophic workplace accident involving a 10,000-pound pipe, Andrew Gauthier was left with severe head trauma, memory loss, PTSD symptoms, and uncertain odds of recovery. Doctors told him there were no guarantees, and that his future would depend on how hard he fought. Andrew pushed through rehabilitation, rebuilt his physical and cognitive abilities, completed a half marathon just nine months later, and eventually ran a full marathon while continuing to grow his real estate career and appreciation for life. Andrew is a Canadian real estate investor and developer who began investing at 21 years old while working physically demanding jobs as a marine welder across Canada. After building his portfolio through hard work and self-funded investing, his life changed following a near-fatal workplace accident. Today, Andrew speaks openly about resilience, recovery, mindset, gratitude, and rebuilding life after trauma. Learn more & connect: 905-691-6762 www.gauthierlegacyproperties.com IG: GauthierInvestments Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday. I always try to share awe-inspiring or surprising stories with you on Wednesdays, so I went back to one of our older books and found a couple that I really love from a fun read, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love. These stories are about the miraculous ways that two different couples got together, much to their surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many ideas are sitting in your notes right now? How many to-do's are on your list… things you know would move your business forward, but they're not done? It's not because you don't care or you're not capable. The problem is they're not getting done. A lot of people say it's a time problem, but maybe it's not. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals what the real problem actually is. She kicks off a new series about why your business isn't moving forward and it's probably NOT what you think.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The idea graveyard problem: all those courses you've taken, strategies you understand, and plans you've mapped out that never became resultsWhat happened at the mastermind when people asked Diane "how have you had so much success?" and the answer they didn't want to hearWhy your coaches can give you strategy all day long, but there's one thing that actually creates the edge (hint: it's not more knowledge)The pattern Diane noticed: people talking about finishing their book, program, or keynote at one mastermind then coming to the next one and still not having done itWhy 50% of your day is probably spent in reaction mode and what's really eating your time and mental spaceThe permission you need to stop seeking more ideas Why trying to get more organized, take another course, or be more disciplined doesn't work (you're still the one doing everything)The game-changing shift: what if the problem isn't time management or discipline… what if you're just the only one implementing?The organizational chart reality checkThe Virtual Assistant client story: five new clients in two weeks Coming up next in this new series: the difference between working IN your business versus ON your business, why women stay stuck in the "in," and how to delegate without renting an office or paying Western rates. This is about moving your business from where it feels small to generating the revenue and profits you're looking for.Join Diane's upcoming event “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant” happening on May 21st. Save your FREE spot here: https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.caJoin the LIVE recording of the 7th Anniversary Special of the Dynamic Women® podcast. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WEKYaXRQVmaRPBIIUWpjwWant to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. I'm continuing to share stories with you from our new book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Self-Care Isn't Selfish. We all know that we need it, and that self-care is super important, but somehow we all put other things first. So how you do enable yourself to put aside that time that you need, that me time that helps you be the best version of yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm pleased to add another element to our podcast – excerpts from our new audiobooks. We have a lot of audiobooks out there, and a lot more coming, and I thought you'd enjoy hearing some of the stories narrated by professional actors. So today, with permission of Simon & Schuster, I'm going to share a couple of stories from the Simon & Schuster audiobook version of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma, authored and edited by me! It's copyright 2026 by Chicken Soup for the Soul, and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not defending a person. I'm defending the U.S. Constitution." Justice depends on more than verdicts. It requires a system where evidence is tested, rights are protected, and both sides are forced to meet a high standard. The strongest professionals often understand the game from multiple angles, and real expertise comes from knowing how outcomes are built, challenged, and changed. This episode explores why preparation, honesty, and due process matter most when the stakes are highest. Saul Bienenfeld explains why defending the accused is not about excusing wrongdoing, but protecting a legal right that belongs to everyone. A former Manhattan prosecutor with a reported 98% conviction rate, Saul later crossed into defense work using that same courtroom intensity to challenge prosecutions. He shares how innocent people can be falsely accused, why clients need blunt truth instead of false hope, and why his formula for mastery is simple: knowledge plus experience. Saul's insider understanding of how cases are built now helps him dismantle weak ones. Saul is a veteran New York criminal defense attorney and former Assistant District Attorney who began his career in Manhattan's Special Narcotics Bureau after graduating from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. For more than two decades, he has represented clients in state and federal courts across New York City in matters ranging from possession charges to complex white-collar fraud. He is known for candor, sharp strategy, and fierce commitment to protecting rights under the law. Learn more & connect: https://www.bienenfeldlaw.com/ Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday, which is when I find awe-inspiring or surprising stories to share with you. Today I've got a couple of cool stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing. This very funny book has just gone on sale and I expect it to be a bestseller like all our humor books. When people make fun of themselves, relating their most embarrassing moments, or tell stories about their family members, they are usually sharing the stories that are told over and over again in their families, the ones that make people laugh for years to come. And the two stories I'm sharing today made ME laugh over and over again. When I tried to tell them to my husband I couldn't even get the words out through my laughter. The stories are about home repairs and the completely avoidable disasters that led to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Diane ventures on her challenge to have 50 friends by her 50th birthday (three and a half years to do it), people keep asking: how do you maintain friendships when you're a busy woman? Listen as she reveals not just how to do it, but the new way to build and maintain meaningful friendships as a busy woman. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares the fourth and final episode in her “Friendships” series with practical strategies that don't require more time or money.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why friendships don't have to be forged over years and years or long dinners and big plans, and what actually works better for busy womenThe three non-traditional ways Diane has built friendshipsWhy "if you don't schedule it, it doesn't happen," and the simple practice of reaching out without a reason is always well-receivedThe chiropractor's booking strategy that ensures you actually see your friends again (instead of months going by while you're too busy to even book it)How to shift focus from knowing lots of people to making meaningful connections and the powerful questions to askThe friendship language concept: applying the Five Love Languages to discover what your friend actually needsThe game-changing new way: what if friendship wasn't another task but blended naturally into your life?The vacuum story: why seeing a friend's unvacuumed house made Diane happyTwo action questions to answer todayThe truth? We don't need more time or money to build deeper friendships. We just need intention and innovation to do life together. Reach out to somebody today. We weren't meant to do life alone.SPECIAL: Join Diane for the 7th Anniversary of the Dynamic Women Podcast! Ask burning questions, share your favourite episode, or hear about the podcast's progression. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WEKYaXRQVmaRPBIIUWpjwWant to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

In this week's episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Kodiak, Alaska gardener Marion Owen, aka “The UpBeet Gardener,” about the thrill of growing in what she calls “zone zero.” She shares how she stretches her season by adapting raised beds with protective coverage for the coldest months. In summer, the sun can linger until midnight, giving her plants a surprising boost, but making hardening off even more important. Marion also reveals her secret sauce: blending volcanic-ash-rich native soil with homemade compost to make her garden pop. Connect with Marion Owen: Marion Owen is a gardener and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul, growing against the odds in Kodiak, Alaska. While the climate keeps things interesting, she credits her success more to building healthy soil than battling the weather. Guided by the idea that we all share one beautiful blue planet, Marion documents her garden through blogs and videos. Her message is simple: stay curious, stay hopeful, and keep growing. Find more from Marion at her blog: https://theupbeetgardener.com/ Find more from Marion on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXH694HaYuwwUCFkAhrsbg Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we're talking about when husbands go shopping. Need I say more? These stories are from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing. This book is a true gift – one you can give yourself or anyone else in your life. Because we all need some comic relief these days, something to distract us from current events, social media, and all the other negative stuff we're exposed to. The 101 stories in this new collection will you feel good, and they're all true, related to us by the people who lived through these embarrassing, hilarious, and truly human experiences. No one is safe from our storytellers, from family members to friends to colleagues, and of course, spouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered if those “meant to be” moments are actually God speaking to you? In this episode, we uncover how to recognize divine nudges, grow through life's challenges, and walk in your calling.Whether you're walking through something beautiful or something really hard, those moments might not be random… they might be divine.In today's episode of Visibly Fit, I sit down with Mary Tracy O'Keefe to talk about “meant to be moments”—those powerful, sometimes subtle experiences that shape your faith, your purpose, and your life.If you've ever felt stuck, confused, or just searching for deeper meaning… this conversation is for you.Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:55] Topic and Guest Introduction[01:55] What Are “Meant to Be” Moments?[02:30] Do Things Happen for a Reason?[03:50] Discovering Your Calling Through Life Events[05:12] Healing Mind, Body & Spirit Connection[07:44] Thin Places & Spiritual Encounters[12:06] A Life-Saving Divine Warning Story[14:40] How to Discern God's Voice[16:42] The Power of Gratitude Practice[19:27] Simple Acts of Divine Kindness[22:44] Letting Go of Painful Past Moments[25:32] Rewrite Your Story Exercise[26:30] Vision, Identity & Moving Forward

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I'm sharing a couple of funny stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma, stories about grandmas going rogue. We have a little bit of everything in this book, stories about becoming a grandmother, getting that special grandmother name, taking the grandkids on adventures, being a regular babysitter, acting like a kid again, learning how to use technology to stay closer to the grandchildren, and a whole lot more. Some of the stories are about youthful grandmas and some are about grandmas who might be their eighties and nineties but don't give in to age and continue doing exactly what they want to do. That's what we're going to talk about today, starting with a story by Laurel Shannon called “Grandma on the Lam.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fool For You Intro - Kastra x Matisse & Sadko x Cheyenne Gils x Charli XCX LIKE I LIKE IT (Kastra "Raven" Edit) - Mau P vs. Tiësto Tokyo Drift x What U Need x Fade Into Darkness - Teriyaki Boyz vs. Kastra vs. Avicii Lights Go Out (Kastra "Caramelle" Edit) - John Summit vs. Mesto, jeonghyeon Pump It Up x Miracle Maker x Breakway - Endor x Dom Dolla x Martin Garrix & Mesto Back To Friends (Kastra "Endless Dreamers" Edit) - sombr vs. Dubvision Grove St. Rattle (Pat C Mashup) - Waka Flocka vs. Bingo Players x Vion Konger Walking On A Dream (Kastra "Voodoo" Edit)] - Empire of the Sun vs. Martin Garrix & R3hab Pressure x Where Have You Been x All This Time (Kastra Edit) - Alesso x Rihanna x Steve Aoki, Kastra Bangarang (RetroVision vs. Smurphy & Widenoize Remix) - Skrillex Hella Good (Kastra Remix)- No Doubt Cash Out x Work x Stephanie x Move Your Body (Kastra Edit) - Bobby Shmurda, SIDEPIECE vs. A$AP Ferg, Proppa x Cloonee, Young M.A Habits x One x Boom x Calabria (Kastra Edit) - SHM vs. Tove Lo vs. Tiesto vs. Skytech Set Fire To The Rain (Kastra "Clouds" Edit) - Adele vs. BUNT, Tiesto It Ain't Me (Kastra & Hangxiety Remix) - Kygo & Selena Gomez Only Apologize (BLVD. Edit) - Alesso & Sentinel Vs. One Republic I Can't Stop - Kastra Strangers (Kastra "Taste" Edit) - Seven Lions, Myon & Shane 54 & Tove Lo vs. Sabrina Carpenter, COASTRA & Leondis Takeaway (Kastra Remix) - Illenium x Chainsmokers Hey Ho (Kastra "Never Let Me Go" Edit) - Kronic & Krunk vs. Timmy Trumpet Levels (Angelo The Kid 'Giving You' Edit) - Avicii x Skrillex x Sikdope & ZOOTAH Victory Lap Two (Kastra "Bass Drop" Edit) - Fred again, Skepta vs. 4B Autopilot - Remk No Bystanders (DJZA Speed Garage Edit) - Travis Scott Faded x Spiral x Throw It Back (Kastra Edit) - ZHU vs. ISOxo vs. 4B & Viperactive It's That Time - Marlon Hoffstadt & DJ Daddy Trance & Dimension Everyday (Haszan & Overload Bootleg) - Eric Prydz Song Request x Badadadan - Ray Volpe x Chase & Status, Knock2 All The Way Up x Bulletproof x 1234 x New Noise (Kastra Edit) - Afrojack vs. Fat Joe vs. Robyn vs. Refused Zombie (Kastra "Destiny" Edit) - Ran-D, The Cranberries vs. Alesso, Avello Seven Nation Army x Chicken Soup x Slow Down - White Stripes vs. Habstrakt vs. Showtek, Lusso, Geses The Days (Kastra "feel u luv me" Edit) - CHRYSTAL, Notion vs. Knock2 The Last Goodbye (Kastra "Tell Me Why" Edit) - ODESZA vs. Supermode, Mave & Pejt Folded (Tsu Nami "Rebound" Mashup) - Kehlani vs. Arty, Mat Zo, Jason Ross Stereo Love (Kastra "Turn The Lights Off" Edit) - Edward Maya, Vincent vs. Kato & Jon Never Be Like You x Every Time - Flume vs. Seven Lions Symphony (Kastra "Edge Of Your Heart" Edit) - Clean Bandit vs. Au5 & TruFeelz Fool For You (Kastra "In The End" Edit) - Kastra vs. Dabin & Said The Sky ris (Kastra Remix) - Goo Goo Dolls

"We are human beings that are serving, rather than on a pedestal above everybody else" Business drifts into dysfunction when success is measured too narrowly. When profit becomes the dominant scoreboard, organizations begin to erode the very systems that sustain them—employee well-being, customer trust, and community impact. The deeper principle is balance: strong companies don't just generate revenue, they operate with accountability across all stakeholders. Transparency becomes the corrective force. When leaders openly track not just financials, but how they treat people and contribute to society, they create pressure to lead with integrity instead of short-term gain. Tom Gegax builds on this by challenging the current shareholder-first model, pointing to declining employee happiness, reduced community giving, and widening pay gaps as evidence of systemic imbalance. Drawing from decades inside corporate leadership, he reframes the role of a CEO as one of service, not status. His solution is practical: five measurable standards—financial performance, community contribution, employee happiness, customer service, and compensation ratios. These metrics, if made visible, would force a shift back toward responsible leadership and long-term value creation. Tom is a former CEO who co-founded Tires Plus and scaled it to 150 stores and $200 million in sales before its sale to Bridgestone/Firestone. He is a best-selling author published by HarperCollins and Random House, founder of Gegax Advisors, and chairman of The Gramercy Fund and the Gegax Family Foundation. As a filmmaker, Tom produced Spark: A Systemic Racism Story and directed Confessions of a CEO, a documentary exploring the transformation from profit-driven leadership to purpose-driven impact. Check out the homepage of Confessions Of A CEO. https://www.confessionsofaceomovie.com/ Learn more & connect: Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I'm introducing our new humor book. I think this is something like the tenth humor book that we've published and they're always very popular. They're also so much fun to work on—reading the thousands of submissions and then picking the 101 to be included in the book. I found I was laughing out loud even the third time I read some of these stories. These are all feel-good stories, a welcome interlude during these times and a hilarious alternative to watching or reading the news. They're all true—and revealing—and revealing is what today's episode is about: two stories that are about getting naked, by accident, in front of the in-laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, and advocate for the disability community. Holding an advanced national coaching license, he has spent over 30 years coaching at the select youth, high school, and college levels, earning Coach of the Year honors four times and leading multiple teams to state championships. His expertise has connected him with top coaches in the U.S. and internationally.Beyond the field, Martin is a dedicated educator in Wisconsin and hosted the Life's a Road Trip podcast, which highlighted stories of resilience and disability advocacy. After surviving a life-threatening illness that led to the loss of his hands and feet, he became a powerful voice for amputee abilities and prosthetic advancements. His contributions to research at the University of Washington and Johns Hopkins University have helped shape innovations in the field.Recognized for his advocacy, Martin serves as a Global Advisor for Billion Strong, a worldwide disability organization. His journey has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, and he is the author of Play From Your Heart (Library Tales Publishing), a memoir that chronicles his remarkable path of perseverance, reinvention, and the unwavering spirit that has guided him forward.https://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martinhttps://librarytalespublishing.com/products/play-from-your-heartscott.playfromyourheart@gmail.com#PlayFromYourHeart #DisabilityAdvocate #AmputeeStrong #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #LetFearBounce #InspirationalStories #AdaptiveAthlete #BillionStrong #MotivationDaily #MindsetMatters #StrengthWithin #NeverGiveUp #LifeAfterLosswww.kimlenglingauthor.com

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited about sharing stories with you from our new book about being a grandmother. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma will make a great gift for Mother's Day or any other occasion. It's filled with stories written by grandmothers and also by grandchildren and grown children about the grandmothers in their lives. Now, if you have been exposed to small children you know that they all seem to love bathroom humor, so today's stories are about when grandmas dive right in and get inappropriate along with their grandchildren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm pleased to share new stories with you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from My Cat, which is our latest best-selling book of cat stories. We spent two years collecting stories for this book and there is SO MUCH variety in terms of what people learned from their cats – about resilience, and forgiveness, and living in the moment, and just plain being clever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and it's Wow Wednesday, when I share stories that are a bit surprising or miraculous or just plain weird. And I happen to love our stories about dreams and how they can rather magically change your life. Whether you think that dreams are divinely inspired or whether you think that dreams are a result of your subconscious telling you stuff that you kind of know already but were too distracted to pay attention to, we have hundreds of stories about dreams that were like GPS for the people who had them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a friendship gap that no one seems to talk about, but we all feel it or at least a lot of high achievers feel it. Listen as Diane Rolston reveals what that friendship gap actually is and why you might relate to it more than you think. She shares the third episode in her “Friendships” series, exploring the gap that's not about how many friends but something deeper than that.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The paradox high achievers experience: having a really full life but still feeling really disconnectedWhy knowing lots of people doesn't mean feeling deeply known The circles of friendship concept: proximity versus closeness, and why high achievers have wide circles but struggle to go deepReal-life examples of things we say that create the gapWhy likes and comments on social media maintain connection but don't deepen friendship and what actually creates the feeling of being seen and supportedThe pattern Diane noticed from age 16: sharing feelings often results in the other person sharing right back, leaving no space to actually be vulnerableWhy Diane pays people to support her and what this reveals about finding safe spaces to let your guard downThe Hawaii story: where a friend say something new in Diane, and what that revealedWhat success in life looks like without satisfaction and why friendships are the area to focus on to close this gapThe critical distinction: it's not about the width of friendship (having 50 people), it's about the depth of friendshipsListen to the previous episodes of the Friendships series:The 50 Friends by 50 Challenge (And What It's Teaching Me) with Diane Rolston (DW358): https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/the-50-friends-by-50-challenge-and-what-its-teaching-me-with-diane-rolston-dw358Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Maintain Friendships with Diane Rolston (DW359): https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/why-high-achieving-women-struggle-to-maintain-friendships-with-diane-rolston-dw359Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and we have a new book I'm very passionate about. It's all about how Self-Care Isn't Selfish. That's because self-care is not optional. It's a necessary, powerful commitment to making yourself a priority. And one of those priorities is your health. We all know that fitness is important, and what's great about it is that you get to choose your own path to fitness. You don't have to do what your friend is doing, or your spouse, there are a hundred different ways that you can pursue fitness in a way that works for you. All you have to do is pick your own way, and then put yourself on your to-do list. Fitness needs to come first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today we're talking about traveling with grandchildren, from the mundane, like those emergency bathroom visits, to the sublime, which is basically everything else that happens when you travel with those amazing children. These stories are in our very cool new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma, which is a fabulous gift for every grandmother out there, whether she's brand new to the job or an old hand.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday, which is when I find awe-inspiring or surprising stories to share with you. Today I've got a couple of cool stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma. These stories are written by grandmothers and by their very appreciative families… and our first one is something new for me, even though I've personally published more than 17,000 new stories during the last 18 years that I've been editor-in-chief here. Nancy Geiger tells us about her amazing mother, who was born in 1923 and lived through the Depression and then got married right before World War II and lived through all the hardships that Americans faced during that period. And her poor mom became a widow with infant twins right before the end of the war. She married again, had two more twins and another child, and was widowed again at age 60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today I'm sharing a couple of stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tap into Your Inner Strength, stories that will give you a better understanding of the troubles other people have and help put our own in perspective. When tough times happen, I think we're all surprised by how strong and capable we can be, but it's also great to see how other people do it, and we feel so much less sorry for ourselves when we have role models—often, people who are going through much worse problems than we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm excited about sharing another couple of stories with you from our book for grandmothers. This is the best book ever for grandmas – and I should know, as I have seven grandchildren and they're a huge part of my life. When you become a grandmother it's so exciting, but also a bit like stepping into a minefield. You have your own expectations, but the new baby's parents have expectations too, and theirs basically have to take precedence. They're in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices