Podcasts about Chicken soup

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm pleased to share another couple of stories with you from one of our new audiobooks. Today's stories are about amazing coincidences and they're from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles, Angels & Messages from Heaven. We owe thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for permission to play a couple of these stories from the audiobook of our Miracles, Angels & Messages from Heaven book, edited by me and the audiobook copyright 2026 and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever noticed that we design our careers, our homes, even our schedules, but we rarely design our relationships? That means most relationships just happen by default, and we assume they're going to work out. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals how to design your relationships intentionally instead of letting them happen by default. She shares why healthy relationships don't happen by accident and how to evolve the ones you currently have.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why most relationships are built by defaultThe 18-year friendship storyWhat you can actually control in designing relationshipsThe Jim Rohn reminder: you are the sum of the five people you spend most time withThe redesign conversation that saved a friendship, and Diane's honest response about being a mom with two kids under fourWhy different relationships need different designsThe retired mom storyFour simple actions to start designing relationshipsDiane's vulnerable 50 before 50 challengeHow one friend maintains his relationshipsWant 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, and today I'm sharing some very wise advice from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tap into Your Inner Strength. This book contains 101 stories from our library about resilience during tough times. It always amazes me how much inner strength we have inside us, just waiting to be called upon. I'm sure you've been through things that were awful that you managed to weather and you looked back and wondered how you did it. When tough times happen, I think we're all surprised by how strong and capable we can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark and I want to share a couple of stories with you today from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, stories that may help you develop a strategy for making your resolutions stick… or even better, give you better resolutions and goals. When we put together this new collection we chose the best advice and the most relatable stories we found among the thousands of submissions we received, and I think you'll definitely find something that resonates with you. The stories in the book cover the most common resolutions, such as getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking, and getting organized, but they also cover time management, improving relationships, engaging in self-care, and learning how to stress less. And no matter what your resolution, the tips from our writers will help you, finally, have success with your resolutions. Today I'm sharing a couple of stories from people who made their resolutions work by DOING LESS, by cleaning the unwanted stuff off their calendars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From answering a classified ad to helping build one of the most recognizable personal development brands in the world… In this episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author Patty Aubery. Patty began her career as a secretary for Jack Canfield and went on to become President of Chicken Soup for the Soul, helping grow it into a global phenomenon with hundreds of titles and hundreds of millions of books sold. But Patty's story isn't just about business success. It's about visibility, courage, asking for what you want, and learning to stop hiding your gifts. In this candid conversation we explore: How a $25,000 goal changed the trajectory of Patty's life The behind-the-scenes story of building the Chicken Soup empire Why so many women stay invisible—even after massive success The power of asking for help and surrounding yourself with truth tellers How habits and self-talk quietly shape the life we live Why success is measured in experiences, relationships, and contribution—not just money Patty also shares the promise she made to her mother on her deathbed—to stop hiding and show up fully—and how that moment reshaped the work she does today. If you've ever wondered whether you're playing too small, or if it's too late to step into your voice, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your next chapter can begin right now. Work with Patty: https://www.pattyaubery.com/ Check out her free resources vault too. Lot's of GOLD! Work with Joni: wakeupwithjoni.com  https://calendly.com/wakeupwithjonicoaching/30min Joni's Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom (wherever you get your books)

"Perfection is not possible, but excellence is." Mindset is easy to talk about when life is smooth. The real test comes when disruption hits. Pressure, chaos, and uncertainty can either shrink a person—or refine them. The difference often comes down to the internal rules we live by. Excellence instead of perfection. Awareness instead of reaction. Inspiration instead of burnout. Compassion instead of avoidance. When those principles guide your thinking, adversity stops looking like the end of the road and starts looking like part of the training. Dr. Matt Kutz joins Raymond Aaron to explore what he calls the EPIC mindset—a framework built around excellence, perception, inspiration, and compassion. Matt explains why perfection is impossible but excellence is achievable, and how developing awareness of what's really happening around you changes the way leaders respond to pressure and uncertainty. Matt is a PhD in global leadership, educator, author, and researcher focused on leadership development and contextual intelligence. Through his work and writing, he helps leaders turn disruption into clarity and cultivate the mindset needed to lead through adversity. Learn more & connect: www.MatthewKutz.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 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: Tap into Your Inner Strength, authored and edited by me! It's brand new, 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

Are you constantly chasing work-life balance and feeling like you're failing no matter how hard you try? Then you need to hear this truth: work-life balance is a myth, and you've been measuring it all wrong. Listen to this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals why the traditional two-category approach sets you up for failure and introduces you to a powerful framework that will transform how you view balance in your life forever.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why the traditional work versus life balance model is fundamentally flawedHow work is actually just one of ten areas of life, not half of your existenceThe critical difference between measuring your life according to success (the checklist approach) versus measuring it according to satisfaction (how you actually feel)The Wheel of Life professional coaching tool that Diane uses with clients every quarter to identify which areas are being neglectedThe areas of life that need your attentionHow life moves in seasons and why your priorities naturally shift during different phases Why the first areas to suffer when you're busy are typically fun/recreation and health, and how this impacts your overall satisfactionThe powerful "soundboard dial" metaphor: balance isn't a fixed scale but adjustable dials you turn up or down based on what each season requiresSimple balance check-in questions to ask yourselfHow small adjustments in neglected areas can create significant improvements in your overall sense of balance and well-beingInterested in a Wheel of Life session with Diane? Email her directly at diane@dianerolston.com.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!

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 about how changing your habits can change your life… in big ways and small ways. I know that we might have started the year with some pretty big goals and resolutions, but there's something to be said for making incremental do-able changes instead of gigantic ones that are more likely to be abandoned after a few weeks. Finding something small and easy to do is so satisfying. For example, how about making a quick and easy change in how you handle your marriage or your relationship with your significant other? It can do wonders for both of you and it can be pretty simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EVEN MORE about this episode!Are you unknowingly blocking your own happiness and miracles?Join Julie Ryan and #1 New York Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff as they explore the happiness set point, epigenetics, ancestral trauma healing, and how to live in unconditional love. Marci shares powerful insights on why joy isn't dependent on circumstances—and how you can rewire your baseline happiness, no matter your past.Together, they explore the science and spirituality behind the “happiness set point,” including genetics, epigenetics, ancestral trauma, and the surprising role your habits play in shaping your emotional frequency. From deeply moving reflections on generational healing to practical tools for raising your vibration, this episode bridges research with real-life transformation.You'll discover how to create an “inner home for happiness,” live in the frequency of unconditional love, and recognize everyday life as the miracle it truly is. With stories of spirit encounters, divine connection, and simple practices that shift your mood instantly—yes, even disco music—this conversation will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to experience more joy than you thought possible.Guest Biography:Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned transformational teacher specializing in happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books—including Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, and six titles in the wildly successful Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul series—have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have appeared on major bestseller lists for a combined 121 weeks. One of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time, Marci is also the host of the PBS special Happy for No Reason, a featured teacher in The Secret, narrator of the award-winning film Happy, and host of the podcast Living in the Miracle Zone. Through her global program Your Year of Miracles, she continues to inspire thousands across more than 80 countries to live more empowered, joyful, and miraculous lives.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Unlocking Joy and Miracles(0:09:27) - Unraveling Ancestral Traumas and Happiness(0:26:13) - Embracing Joy and Cosmic Connections(0:35:13) - Creating Habits of Inner Happiness(0:46:40) - Embracing Happiness➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm continuing to share some of the truly entertaining stories from our latest book called What I Learned from My Dog. These stories are not only fun but also eye-opening because sometimes I can't believe how heroic, or sweet, or comforting, or CLEVER dogs can be. I know with all those Instagram videos, which I watch way too much, we DO see a lot of smart dogs, but I think you'll get a kick out of these two stories today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Listening isn't just about hearing words. It's about understanding the emotions behind the words." Great service rarely comes from scripts or policies. It comes from simple human moments. When people feel seen, heard, and valued, something powerful happens—trust grows, relationships deepen, and even small interactions become memorable. The real opportunity often hides inside frustration. Complaints aren't just problems to solve; they're signals pointing to where connection and service can improve. The difference between an ordinary interaction and an extraordinary one is usually just attention, empathy, and a willingness to truly listen. Joan Johnson calls this becoming a "customer whisperer." Drawing on more than five decades of leadership experience, she explains how listening carefully, responding with empathy, and noticing small details can transform everyday service moments. Joan also reframes complaints as valuable feedback—opportunities that reveal what customers truly need and how organizations can serve them better. Joan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and transformational coach with more than 50 years of experience in public service, including leadership roles with the Ontario government. Today she helps leaders build cultures of empathy, resilience, and exceptional service. You can find Joan's book and more info at: TheCustomerWhispererbook.com On Amazon: https://a.co/d/0ikt2Rij The Customer Whisperer: Turning Complaints Into Compliments With The Wave Of Your Wand linktr.ee/JoanCustomerWhisperer 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 have two really amazing stories to share with you today, ones that continue to be top of mind for me even though I've published more than 17,000 stories during my tenure as editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul. These are stories about Amazing Life-Saving Coincidences that are almost impossible to explain, except that sometimes miracles really do happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you wearing your constant availability like a badge of honour, believing that fast responses make you a strong leader?Then you need to hear this truth bomb about how your hyper-responsiveness is actually weakening your leadership.Listen to this eye-opening episode as our host, Diane Rolston, shares her personal journey from being constantly accessible to establishing powerful boundaries, and discover why being intentionally unavailable might be the strongest leadership move you can make.Listen to learn these key takeaways:How instant responses train urgency in others, teaching them to come to you with non-urgent matters they could easily solve themselvesHow constant availability erodes your boundaries and splits your focus between work and family, leaving you ineffective in both areasWhy hyper-responsiveness encourages dependency and prevents others from building their decision-making musclesHow being the "fastest solution in the room" attracts chaos and disorganized people who will heavily rely on your accessibilityThe powerful practice of intentional unavailabilityPractical strategies to manage expectationsThe transformative SOP system where team members must search databases and ask colleagues before coming to leadership, complete with video documentation for new proceduresThe five powerful benefits of being less availableReflect on what you're modeling for other women, your daughters, and your clients whether it's burnout and hyper-responsiveness or boundaries and regulated leadershipDo you have a podcast topic you want Diane to discuss? Send show ideas or questions to diane@dianerolston.comWant 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.comCheck 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!

Happy Tuesday, family.It'family. It's book Tuesday. And this month, we're reading chosen by young boss by our family members, CWP Writers Society Award Nominee JDa J. Make sure you're following along, and you drop those questions for JDa J. Who know, your question maybe picked for our book discussion. We are also diving in and sinking our teeth into another Book & Bite. Also, because I forgot yesterday, I am providing you guys with not only the recipe card and grocery list for our jerk Chicken Soup, but I'm also gonna provide you with the 3 lamb pack. You're not only getting your 2 set articles for today, but you're going to get an additional article. Also remember that there are only 15 core family spots open. So be sure to grab yours. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribeAnd please remember to vote for Royal artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696Happy Reading!

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 were overwhelmed with submissions for this book over the past two years, because it seems like every cat owner has a story about how their cat improved their life, made them a better person, taught them how to live in the moment, and other good things like that. Plus, lots of people wrote about their cats' intelligence and their special skills, but then there's another favorite topic for our cat-loving writers and that is their naughty cats. There's a famous quote by Missy Dizick about this. She said Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well. 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 another couple of stories with you from the audiobook of our bestselling book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. 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: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, authored and edited by me! It's brand new, copyright 2026, and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your life is unfolding exactly on time?  Vedic astrologer Carol Allen joins Kristine for a deeply personal conversation about the chapter she's in now: the growth within her romantic relationship, her enduring soul connection with Richard, and the larger cycle the United States is moving through. Kristine and Carol discover: • the season of life Kristine is stepping into • why her Rahu cycle signals destiny and expansion • what the U.S. chart reveals about this transformative time • how astrology helps us trust life's timing If you're navigating change or wondering where you are on your path, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and the reminder that nothing in our lives is сoincidence; yet all part of a greater unfolding. GUEST BIO: Carol Allen is a Vedic astrologer and relationship coach who's been happily married for over three decades and is passionate about helping women align love with timing, wisdom, and intentional action. Her approach beautifully bridges Eastern astrology with modern relationship research, offering guidance that is both spiritual and practical. She has been featured on E!, EXTRA, Bridezillas, LifeChangers with Dr. Drew, and in Chicken Soup for the Soul and Woman's World, and is the author of Love Is in the Stars: The Wise Woman's Astrological Guide to Men Visit Carol's website here Book your reading here

"No matter who you think you are… if the person you are supposed to be serving doesn't feel the same way then there's a disconnect."  Creating a true brand begins with self-awareness. Your brand isn't your logo, your website, or your social feed—it's how people experience you. Every touchpoint shapes perception, and perception shapes opportunity. When identity and messaging are aligned, business becomes magnetic instead of manufactured. True branding requires deep discovery, clarity of values, and intentional communication that connects across different audience layers.  Deevo Tindall explains how storytelling evolved from photography into strategic brand architecture. He shares how entrepreneurs often struggle not with talent, but with translating their identity into language their market understands. From reengineering a real estate broker's messaging to building a mobile IV clinic brand from scratch, Deevo shows how clear positioning can transform income and lifestyle. His core lesson: perception is reality—and alignment between identity and audience expectation is everything.  Deevo Tindall is a brand architect, speaker, and host of the Branding Laboratory podcast. With over 15 years in corporate and entrepreneurial storytelling, he helps leaders stop performing and start building from identity. His work blends strategy, intuition, and empathy to create brands with purpose and soul.  Learn more & connect:  https://thebrandstoryteller.com  Retreat: "The Alchemist Retreat"  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 

Tune in to this captivating episode featuring Dr Austin Tay as he chats with Dr Hodar Lam, also known as Dr Lonely-Ship. Dr Lam is a Research Assistant Professor at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, and Chair of the Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. Discover insightful research on loneliness in the workplace and get expert tips for organizations and individuals to combat loneliness. And how can Chicken Soup actually help to alleviate Loneliness? Don't miss out—listen till the end!

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, and I have a bunch of those in our latest book, which is called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tap into Your Inner Strength. This book contains 101 stories from our library about resilience during tough times. It always amazes me how much inner strength we have inside us, just waiting to be called upon. I'm sure you've been through things that were awful that you managed to weather and you looked back and wondered how you did it. When tough times happen, I think we're all surprised by how powerful we can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you felt the pressure to be "on" all the time, where you can't let your guard down, and you need to be ready to perform? Then this episode is for you, because your host, Diane Rolston, reveals how we are not meant to be “on” all the time and what it's doing to your nervous system, your creativity, and your power and why the very thing you're praised for might be draining you.Listen to learn these key takeaways:What being "on" actually meansWhat constant output does to your bodyDiane's personal revelation about being “on”The dangerous pattern: being capable AND dysregulated at the same time (you can do it all, but should you?)Why women's leadership should be cyclical like nature and our biology, not linear hustle all the timeThe four powerful reframes of restThe real-life example of a volunteer leader who had a nervous breakdown from being "on" so much, and how the pendulum swung to the complete opposite, where she couldn't handle anythingThe contrast: exhausted reactive business owner versus regulated expansive leader, and what restoration could actually look like in your businessDifferent ways you can reframe restWant 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.

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I want to share a couple of stories with you today from one of our new books, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets. This is such a fun book and it's been the #1 bestseller among pet books ever since it came out three months ago. I haven't counted but I think there are at least 40 kinds of pets in this new collection, every kind of furry, feathered, scaly, flying, walking, swimming, slithering, tame or wild, tiny or gigantic pet imaginable. A lot of these pets don't necessarily live in our homes, including horses. But horses are such an important of so many people's lives that I made sure to have a few great stories about them in our book. Today I want to share a couple of stories about equine therapy and how it really works well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-Time NY Times Bestselling AuthorFrom her own remarkable experiences, Janet created the profoundly impactful Passion Test process. This simple, yet effective process has transformed thousands of lives all over the world and is the basis of the NY Times bestseller she co-authored with Chris Attwood, The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose & Shine Your Light: Powerful Practices for an Extraordinary Life by Janet Bray Attwood and Marci Shimoff .Janet is a living example of what it means to live a passionate, fully engaged life. A celebrated transformational leader, Janet has shared the stage with people like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Nobel Prize winner, F.W. deKlerk, Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, and many others. She is also known as one of the top marketers in America. In 2000, Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen paid for 40 of the top marketing experts in the country to come to Newport Beach, CA to consult with them on marketing their book, The One Minute Millionaire. Janet was one of the very first they invited. As a result of that meeting, Robert G. Allen and Mark Victor Hansen asked Janet to partner with them in their Enlightened Millionaire Program. Her personal stories of following her passions, of the transformations which people like Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jack Canfield have experienced with The Passion Test, and the practical, simple exercises she takes people through to discover their own passions are a few of the reasons she gets standing ovations wherever she presents. Janet has given hundreds of presentations and taken thousands of people through The Passion Test process,in the U.S., Canada, India, Nepal, and Europe. Janet is also the founder of The Passion Test for Business, The Passion Test for Coaches, The Passion Test for Kids and Teens, The Passion Test for Kids in lockdown, and The Reclaim Your Power program for the homeless. Janet is a golden connector. She has always had the gift of connecting with people, no matter what their status or position. From the influential and powerful, to the rich and famous, to lepers and AIDS patients, to the Saints of India, Nepal, the Philippines and elsewhere—to anyone who is seeking to live their destiny, Janet bonds with every single person, and the stories she shares are inspiring, mind-boggling, uplifting and very real. A co-founder of top online transformational magazine, Healthy Wealthy nWise, Janet has interviewed some of the most successful people in the world about the role of passion in living a fulfilling life. Her guests have included Stephen Covey, Denis Waitley, Robert Kiyosaki, Neale Donald Walsch, Paula Abdul, Director David Lynch, Richard Paul Evans, Barbara DeAngelis, marketing guru Jay Abraham, singer Willie Nelson, Byron Katie, Wayne Dyer, Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, Tony Robbins, Rhonda Byrne and many others. These live teleconference interviews have attracted listeners from all parts of the globe Janet and Chris are both founding members of that organization whose 100+ members serve over 25 million people in the self-development world. Janet Attwood makes magic happen. Her presentations hold audiences spellbound. Her programs attract people from all over the globe. Through her magnetic charisma she is touching the lives of millions of people around the world. janetattwood.com'© 2026 All Rights Reserved© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and it's Friend Friday, which means I'm chatting with someone interesting from the Chicken Soup for the Soul world. Today I'd like to introduce you to Ellie Shefi, who wrote a great story for our bestselling book, Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. She also has such an interesting background that I wanted you to meet her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Victor Hansen sold 500 million books with Chicken Soup for the Soul. In this clip from Be Wealthy Podcast Ep #29, he breaks down the seven beliefs that keep people broke. Unworthiness, naivete, self-doubt, fear, pattern paralysis, disconnection, and not being present. He also tells the Reverend Ike story about Harlem vs. Fifth Avenue that explains why broke people stay broke even when you hand them money.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Unworthiness1:09 Naivete1:31 Self-Doubt2:11 Fear2:21 Pattern Paralysis2:56 Disconnection3:42 Present-Time Availability4:49 Books That Change PeopleWATCH THE FULL EPISODEBe Wealthy Podcast Ep #29: Mark Victor Hansen - The Man Behind 500 Million Bookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONaDKU_7pUGET CONNECTEDWebsite: www.BeWealthy.comYouTube: youtube.com/@bewealthybrettInstagram: instagram.com/bewealthybrettFacebook: facebook.com/brettbewealthyX/Twitter: x.com/bewealthybrettFREE RESOURCESFree Tools & Downloads: https://www.bewealthybrett.com/resourcesCost Segregation Studies & 45L Tax Credit: SingleFamilyCostSeg.comInfinite Banking Education: SaveLikeaBank.comSelf-Directed IRA: MaxOutRetirement.comTrust & Entity Structure: SetupMyEstate.comOff-Market Deals & Direct Mail: TheMagicMailers.com1031 Exchange: Exchange1031Now.comBookkeeping & Financial Services: BooksOffMyPlate.comPPC & Digital Marketing for RE Investors: ScaleMyDeals.comJOIN THE BE WEALTHY MASTERMINDWant to be in a room with entrepreneurs who think bigger about money? Email Katelyn@bewealthy.com with the subject line "Be Wealthy Podcast MM" to learn more.ABOUT THE SHOWThe Be Wealthy Podcast brings entrepreneurs the strategies to grow their business, then teaches them how to think about their money. Because wealth is far more than money, it's freedom. Hosted by Brett Tanner & co-pilot Katelyn Mitchell.Mission: Get Free.DISCLAIMERBe Wealthy and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting decisions. Always consult your own advisors before taking financial action.

"There are so many good stories that don't get out there because the industry is difficult and people give up."  Freedom always sounds heroic—until you realize it costs something.  Some people accept the life handed to them. Others feel the tension between loyalty and identity. This episode explores the story of what happens when a young woman refuses an arranged future that would elevate her family—but imprison her spirit. The story unfolds in a historical setting where walking away isn't symbolic rebellion—it's dangerous. Growth here isn't fantasy empowerment. It's conflict, consequence, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes the very thing you run from is part of who you are.  Nkrumah Mensah shares how Anne Of Survivor evolved from a single idea into a seven-book series after young readers demanded more. What began as a story about escaping expectation became something deeper: identity, belonging, and the ripple effect of one bold decision. Nkrumah also reveals how her characters "talk back," how dyslexia shaped her journey into storytelling, and why empowering even ten girls is success enough.  Nkrumah is a novelist based in Greensboro, North Carolina. A commercial construction professional by day and writer by night, she comes from a long line of storytellers and is now bringing those voices to the page for the first time.  Learn more & connect:  Book: Anne Of Survivor by Nkrumah Mensah  Instagram: @thenkrumahmensah  Also mentioned:  Harry Potter  Lord of the Rings  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, and I have new ones for you from our latest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets. This book has been a big success, and I think it's because of the tremendous variety of pets we talk about and all the different ways in which they become part of their humans' lives. One of those ways is through being rehabbed. Our writers are a great bunch of people and it's amazing how many of them have gone way beyond anyone's expectations in saving injured animals--both domestic pets and wild animals. Today I'm going to share a couple of stories from people who found a lot of joy in helping out those animals, starting with J.A. Rost. She tells us that her daughter called to say that her husband Brad had rescued a baby bat, and they were going to try and save it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Victor Hansen - The Man Behind 500 Million Books | Be Wealthy Podcast Ep #295 JOIN THE BE WEALTHY MASTERMIND: Apply for your 100% refundable mastermind trial. - bewealthypodcast.com then click APPLY Mark Victor Hansen co-created Chicken Soup for the Soul, sold over 500 million books, and built a $1 billion licensing empire. In this conversation, he walks through going bankrupt at 26, getting rejected by 144 publishers, selling books during the OJ Simpson trial, and the seven beliefs that keep most people broke. He also breaks down how he made $157 million from dog food without manufacturing a single bag. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:39 Going Bankrupt at 26 5:20 Finding Your Mentor 7:05 Chicken Soup Origins 10:17 144 Publisher Rejections 14:05 $50K Per Rejection 17:58 The Aladdin Factor 21:44 OJ Trial Book Promotion 26:56 Risk and Rejection 33:36 Stories Create Wealth 38:15 Homeless Twice to Billions 44:19 Income vs Real Wealth 47:32 Affirmations That Work 52:09 The Mastermind Principle 56:54 Seven Limiting Beliefs 1:04:22 What entrepreneurs are overlooking in business 1:10:10 Daily Journaling Practice 1:14:08 Building Your Inner Circle BOOKS MENTIONED - Chicken Soup for the Soul by Mark Victor Hansen & Jack Canfield - The Aladdin Factor by Mark Victor Hansen & Jack Canfield - Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny by Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Hansen - One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen & Robert Allen - The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason (Mark is writing a 2.0 version) - How to Think Bigger by Mark Victor Hansen - Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson - Reverend Ike (biography) by Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Hansen - Resurrection by Neville Goddard - Legacy by Mitzi Purdue (Mark's biography) GET CONNECTED Website: www.BeWealthy.com YouTube: youtube.com/@bewealthybrett Instagram: instagram.com/bewealthybrett Facebook: facebook.com/brettbewealthy X/Twitter: x.com/bewealthybrett FREE RESOURCES Free Tools & Downloads: bewealthypodcast.com Cost Segregation Studies & 45L Tax Credit: SingleFamilyCostSeg.com Infinite Banking Education: SaveLikeaBank.com Self-Directed IRA: MaxOutRetirement.com Trust & Entity Structure: SetupMyEstate.com Off-Market Deals & Direct Mail: TheMagicMailers.com 1031 Exchange: Exchange1031Now.com Bookkeeping & Financial Services: BooksOffMyPlate.com PPC & Digital Marketing for RE Investors: ScaleMyDeals.com ABOUT THE SHOW The Be Wealthy Podcast brings entrepreneurs the strategies to grow their business - then teaches them how to think about their money. Because wealth is far more than money - it's freedom. Hosted by Brett Tanner & co-pilot Katelyn Mitchell. Mission: Get Free. DISCLAIMER Be Wealthy and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting decisions. Always consult your own advisors before taking financial action.

Have you been living for your vacation, or thinking, "My vacation should be restful, but I need a vacation from my vacation"? Then there's a chance you're not actually resting. You're just taking your stress to a sunny place. Listen as your host, Diane Rolston, reveals the difference between escape and intentional pause. She shares why vacations don't automatically equal rest and how high-achieving women can return from trips feeling restored rather than needing another break.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The dangerous assumption high achievers make: "If I go away, I will feel better," and why you can change locations but still bring the same pressure with youThe critical distinction between escape travel and intentional pause Why a two-day weekend often failsWhat an intentional pause actually looks likeThe research about university students and phone use that reveals why we struggle to process and remember things Three ways high-achieving women use travel to avoidSigns you're actually restoring yourselfWhat Diane consciously left at home (and the thinking patterns she released)Five practical strategies for returning without snapping back into old habits What's your biggest takeaway from this podcast episode? Email it to Diane at diane@dianerolston.com. 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...

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: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, authored and edited by me! It's brand new, copyright 2026, and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicia.” -Revelation 1:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Alice H. Murray—a retired adoption attorney, who pursues her passion for writing with a weekly blog and faith column, articles, and online and print devotions. Her writing also appears in numerous compilations publications such as Guideposts and Chicken Soup For the Soul.    Alice recently released her second book, God Adopted Us First: Faith Lessons From An Adoption Attorneys Adventures.   Listen to Sandra's encouraging conversation with Alice Murray on Episode 519 wherever you get your podcasts.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon Mobilize Ohio ReNew Retreat in NC Alice H. Murray - Website

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 so there is a huge variety of topics in it, but I have to say that one of my favorite subthemes in any cat book we publish is what I like to call Time-Share Cats. Somehow these clever little furry pets, if you can call them pets – maybe we are THEIR pets, right? – well anyway these beautiful creatures often figure out how to live with more than one family at the same time, with no one the wiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"One of the premises of my book is that we are all our own worst enemy staring ourselves in the mirror a lot of times. It's not other people. It's ourselves."  Self-doubt is often mistaken for weakness, but it is frequently a byproduct of growth. High achievers, performers, executives, and entrepreneurs alike can struggle with imposter syndrome—even at the height of success. The key is not eliminating the feeling entirely, but reframing it. By examining past achievements, challenging distorted internal narratives, and replacing generalizations with evidence, individuals can move beyond self-sabotage. Small psychological shifts can produce profound professional breakthroughs. When identity aligns with action, momentum follows.  Albert Bramante shares how early medical and educational predictions placed severe limits on his future. Born premature and labeled unlikely to succeed academically, he transformed those expectations into fuel. After shifting from average performance to academic excellence, he eventually earned a doctorate and built a career coaching performers and executives. Albert emphasizes confronting "deletions, distortions, and generalizations" in thinking patterns. One client's subtle shift in personal power led to major television roles, illustrating how internal transformation drives external results.  Albert is the CEO of Bramante Artists, representing talent across Broadway, film, television, and commercial media. With over 20 years at the intersection of psychology, performance strategy, and higher education, he helps creatives and professionals break through fear and self-sabotage to unlock sustained, purpose-driven success.  Learn more & connect:  www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante  www.linktr.ee/albertbramante  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 means that I'm sharing two really amazing stories – stories about how mothers keep helping their children even after they are no longer around. It's kind of reassuring for those of us who are mothers – that our influence and advice will persist even when we're not there to personally deliver the goodies —and it's reassuring for grown children worried about how they will keep navigating all those adult milestones without the counsel of their mothers. So that's why today's episode is called When Mom Is Gone but Still Being Mom. 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 continuing to share some of the truly entertaining stories from our latest book called What I Learned from My Dog. Not only are these stories entertaining, but since we're Chicken Soup for the Soul there has to be some inspiration too, and we all know that dogs make their humans better versions of themselves… so here we go, with an extremely valuable lesson that we all learn from our dogs, and that is… HOW TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT. Isn't that one of the best life skills that dogs have? It's one that we all know we SHOULD HAVE, but of course we're not very good at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark and I want to share a couple of stories with you today from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, stories that may help you develop a strategy for making your resolutions stick. When we put together this new collection we chose the best advice and the most relatable stories we found among the thousands of submissions we received, and I think you'll definitely find something that resonates with you. The stories in the book cover the most common resolutions, such as getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking, and getting organized, but they also cover time management, improving relationships, engaging in self-care, and learning how to stress less. And no matter what your resolution, the tips from our writers will help you, finally, have success with your resolutions. Today I'm sharing a couple of stories from people who made their resolutions work by making very small changes that ended up yielding big results… and increased fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The value of things becomes zero when time is all you have left."  When systems fail, it isn't technology that determines what happens next—it's human behavior. Crisis strips away social norms and exposes how people respond to fear, scarcity, and uncertainty. Some move toward responsibility, others freeze, and some exploit the chaos. Preparedness, emotional regulation, and values become the difference between cooperation and collapse when order disappears.  G. Michael Hopf explores these dynamics through apocalyptic fiction grounded in realism. Drawing from lived experience, he focuses less on destruction and more on why people act the way they do under pressure. From EMP-driven grid failure to extinction-level events, his stories examine panic, opportunism, leadership, and moral choice—especially the moment when one person's action gives everyone else permission to cross a line.  Michael is a Marine Corps combat veteran and USA Today bestselling author with over 40 novels published and more than two million books sold. He is also a publisher, entrepreneur, and advocate for preparedness, resilience, and intentional living shaped by loss, discipline, and responsibility.  Learn more & connect:  More info on Michael, his many books and Beyond The Fray Publishing can be found at:  https://www.gmichaelhopf.com/  Also in this episode:  Meditations – Marcus Aurelius  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 I want to share a couple of stories with you today from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets. This book has been a #1 pet category bestseller since it came out in the fall, and it's filled with entertaining stories about all the classic pets, from dogs and cats, to horses and goats, llamas and cows, chickens and ducks, pigs and donkeys, snakes and spiders, rodents and ferrets, birds and lizards, fish and turtles, and every other kind of animal that people love, including wild animals that turn out to be not so wild and become pets too. 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 about how changing your habits can change your life… In big ways and small ways. I know that we all think about fitness and BIG resolutions at this time of year, but there are plenty of SMALL easy-to-implement changes that we can make that also make a big difference. And finding something small and easy to do is so satisfying. For example, how about making a quick and easy change in how you have conversations? It can do wonders for your relationships with people you know and even interactions with perfect strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I want to share a couple of stories with you today from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets, which has been such a bestseller. It's a really fun book and it makes a great gift for anyone of any age who loves animals. I haven't counted but I think there are at least 40 kinds of pets in this new collection, every kind of furry, feathered, scaly, flying, walking, swimming, slithering, indoor or outdoor, tame or wild, tiny or gigantic pet imaginable. And of course, dogs and cats too, although the book is about two-thirds stories about other kinds of pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.This week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, Rhonda is joined by Robert Boyle and Joe Cimenti, longtime friends who co-authored Thai Hut Tuesdays—a collection of short, heartfelt stories that's meant to be both comforting and genuinely funny. They describe the book as “Chicken Soup for the Soul meets Nate Bargatze”: emotional, relatable, and light enough to make you laugh at the things that once felt overwhelming.The idea for the book began years ago—around 2006—after Bob and Joe spent decades doing leadership and sales training together. Over and over, they heard the same feedback: people might not remember the bullet points… but they always remembered the stories. That insight became the seed for the book. What started as a leadership-focused project (and even took on a spiritual angle at one point) eventually evolved into what it needed to be all along: real stories from real life—parenting, marriage, work, mistakes, growth, and the everyday moments that shape us.The title comes from a weekly ritual: meeting at a restaurant on Tuesdays, with a mix of people across ages, swapping life experiences and wisdom in community. That spirit of connection runs through the whole conversation. Bob (a psychologist in private practice) and Joe (a corporate executive) share how life's responsibilities didn't make writing easy—especially with four children each—but they kept returning to the project year after year, recommitting whenever life allowed.Rhonda also asks about the practical side of co-writing: how did they actually do it? Bob and Joe share that they split the stories (each wrote half), and they also made space for intentional writing retreats—sometimes literally setting up shop in the common area of a Courtyard Marriott, laptops out, writing, talking through drafts, and cheering each other on. Their collaboration worked because their styles are different—but compatible—and because they built the book around a consistent element: the lesson learned at the end of each story.A big turning point was getting support from book coach Meg Calvin, who helped the project finally materialize. Bob and Joe talk candidly about how powerful it was to have someone in their corner who could guide them, simplify the publishing process, and help them believe, “Yes—you can do this.”By the end of the episode, what lingers is the heart of Thai Hut Tuesdays: these are bite-sized, 3–5 minute stories you can pick up when you're spinning, stressed, or doubting yourself—and come away remembering that so much of what we go through is shared human territory.

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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, and I have new ones for you from our latest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. It's that time of year when we think about what we want to do better, and that often means focusing on fitness and weight and physical health. But there are so many other ways that we can improve our lives, and one of those is by reaching out, making connections, and letting other people into our lives. It can actually be rather miraculous when one of these connections occurs. So that's what I want to talk about today, starting with a story by Shannon Leach that I think we can all relate to. 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 still sharing stories with you from out book about forgiveness, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go. Today's stories are about changing your mindset and doing what's necessary to make your marriage work, and of course these strategies could apply to any relationship that needs a little TLC. 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 were overwhelmed with submissions for this book over the past two years, because it seems like every cat owner has a story about how their cat improved their life, made them a better person, taught them how to live in the moment, and other good things like that. Plus, lots of people wrote about their cats' intelligence and their special skills, including for diagnosing serious illnesses, hence the name of today's episode: Dr. Cat. 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. We have a new book out about cats, and it's amazing how many of the stories in it are about miraculous events revolving around cats, including about weird coincidences, premonitions, and dreams involving finding cats and then coming across those same cats in real life. I'm going to share two stories today about the weird and magical way that some people adopted their cats, new family members that were truly meant to be. 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 continuing to share some of the truly entertaining stories from our latest book called What I Learned from My Dog. We always see how dogs make their humans better versions of themselves, but they also help their humans to get to know themselves better. And that's why today's episode is called “What My Dog Taught Me about Myself.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark and I want to share a couple of stories with you today from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, stories that may help you develop a strategy for making your resolutions stick. When we put together this new collection we chose the best advice and the most relatable stories we found among the thousands of submissions we received, and I think you'll definitely find something that resonates with you. The stories in the book cover the most common resolutions, such as getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking, and getting organized, but they also cover time management, improving relationships, engaging in self-care, and learning how to stress less. And no matter what your resolution, you can use the other key benefit of this book, and that is all the tips from our writers that will help you, finally, have success with your resolutions. Today I'm sharing a couple of stories with you from people who made their resolutions work by doing it one day at a time so it wouldn't seem like such an insurmountable challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices