Podcasts about Chicken soup

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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"This is not just some sex toy. We are using this device to challenge question."  As technology develops in the modern world, the medical sector has gotten more involved, leading to new, innovative strides at every turn. Smartphones, smart watches, and specialized rings have been created with the purpose to assist people in managing and keeping track of their health day-to-day, and each technological leap taken requires massive research and consideration. Cardiovascular health is a leading health concern in men's lives, and keeping track of the potential decline of heart health used to be inaccessible to most. But this all has just become infinitely easier.  How does cardiovascular health affect men's sexual health? Dr. Elliot Justin, founder of Firm Tech Inc., an emergency room doctor, works alongside a team of people just as passionate as him about making changes to the way people can manage their healthcare. In this episode, he talks about one of his ideas put into action- a redesigned erection ring which documents information relevant to cardiovascular health, with the information easily accessible to any user through an app on a personal smartphone via Bluetooth.   Join Dr. Elliot in the fascinating conversation, where he discusses what design changes have been made to transform what was once considered a sex toy into a viable healthcare tool, and how this device has changed the way 85,000+ men have handled their healthcare. Take a look behind the scenes in the making of the TechRing, where vascular health meets sexual health.  Learn more & connect:  www.myfirmtech.com  Elliot@myfirmtech.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-justin-md  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorElliotJustin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelliotjustin   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: 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

"It takes a long time to build these deep connections that people need to be successful in real estate."  Connection is as powerful of a tool to the real estate investment world as real estate itself. The network you build could be vital to your career successes, but maintaining connections takes time and effort, creating a large barrier to the accessibility of opportunities for those in an already demanding career. What can be done to help others and leave room for your own success in the process?  In this exclusive interview with Mario Lamarre, the conversation dives deep into the power of networking events through the lens of Mario's own networking event--- Real Estate Investor Summit at Sea, a unique networking opportunity which takes place on a cruise ship. Personal anecdotes are shared, as well as the mindsets which push them to keep innovating. The pair discuss not only what networking has done for them in the past, but what it can mean for all real estate investors' futures.   Mario Lamarre, host of the Five Questions podcast, is a speaker and real estate investor who thrives on uncovering the powerful insights of real estate, business, and branding. His passion for connection with others and learning, alongside his entrepreneurial spirit, has made him a leading voice in his community.   Learn more & connect:  Join Mario and friends on the luxurious MSC World America for a 7-night real estate investors' cruise. Learn more and register at https://www.reiatsea.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. 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

"After the match is made, it can switch from a relationship to a relationship butler."  Dating apps, like a lot of other technology can be harmful to people. Developers who put profit before people are apt to use algorithms, and now AI, to manipulate people into creating profits. The strongest relationships are built on real alignment, not endless choice or surface-level attraction. What if an app was designed to understand people deeply and adapt over time? It would increase the odds of meaningful connection. The core principle here is simple: fewer matches, better matches, and continued support after the introduction.  Eric McHugh joins us to introduce Dataing, a 'data driven' dating app. Built to help move beyond swipe culture, profiles are generated and refined using real-world signals rather than self-promotion, allowing compatibility to surface naturally. Once two people connect, the app evolves into a relationship concierge. From suggesting dates to helping navigate moments of friction, Dataing is designed to support the relationship itself, unlike some dating apps that see the success of their app as a direct threat to profits.  Eric is a serial entrepreneur focused on building tools that improve how people connect and live. Through Dataing and its concierge layer, CupidAI, his work centers on making deep, meaningful relationships more accessible—by designing technology that serves people, not attention metrics.  Learn more & connect:  https://dataing.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dataing1/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dataing/id6478563884  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 bestseller since it came out in the fall, and it's filled with entertaining stories about all the classic pets, like 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. And often theses pets are little miracle makers, saving the lives of their humans or the other animals in their households. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration: S 7 E 233: Chicken Soup for Whose Soul Episode Details In this episode of Woke By accident we will dig into a lawsuit rocking the Campbell's Soup Company, where a top executive is accused of calling their own products 'highly processed food' for 'poor people.' While many families stretch every dollar at the grocery store, comments like these expose how some people in power really see those who are struggling. At the same time, changes and stricter work rules in SNAP—the program that helps low‑income households buy food—are making it even harder for the working poor and poor families to keep their pantries stocked. Today, we're asking: what do these attitudes from the top tell us about class, dignity, and who deserves to eat well in America? Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz  

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm super excited about the new book I'm going to start sharing with you. For the first time – and we've been around for 33 years – we have this new topic, about how changing your habits can change your life. They can be big habits or small ones, but we all have some bad habits we probably would like to break, and some new habits we'd like to make a natural part of our lives. We might not even know what our new habits should be, but we're looking for something that will make a difference. 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 best-selling self-help book from last summer. It's all about how you can find freedom in your own life by using the power of forgiveness. It really works, too. I've adopted it in my own life, and now I even do what I call “pre-forgiveness”, saying to myself “Well if I'm going to forgive this behavior anyway I might as well not even get mad in the first place.” Pre-forgiveness is a great way to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"People with speech conditions can still live that life filled with all the other possibilities as others and they can still do amazing things."  Personal challenges often become the very training ground where confidence, resilience, and self-trust are forged. When something feels like a limitation, the instinct is to hide it or fight it. But growth happens when discomfort is faced directly—through repetition, exposure, and the decision to engage with life rather than retreat from it. What once felt like a weakness can become a source of empathy, clarity, and strength that shapes how someone shows up in the world.  Jason Heffler explains how living with a stutter forced him into deeper self-awareness and long-term inner work. Instead of relying on quick fixes, he describes the slow process of building confidence by stepping into social situations, public speaking, and creative expression. He also shares why well-intended "help" can sometimes reinforce limitations, and how being treated as an equal matters more than sympathy.  Jason is the Managing Editor of EDM.com and a thought leader in the electronic music space, writing at the intersection of music, technology, and culture. He has contributed to outlets including Yahoo Life, UPROXX, and Roland, one of the world's most iconic manufacturers of electronic musical instruments. Living with a lifelong stutter, Jason has experienced firsthand how creative expression can bypass limitation—something he discovered while performing as a DJ, where speaking on the microphone felt effortless. That lived experience now informs his work as an author and advocate, including his children's book Tongue Tied, which helps young readers build confidence, self-acceptance, and courage around speaking.  Learn more & connect:  Book: Tongue Tied: A Shy Chameleon's Path To Speech Confidence https://a.co/d/fgsVOe9  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 a whole fresh crop of them for you from our latest bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope, Faith & Miracles. I made this new collection by going through tens of thousands of the stories in our library and picking out the ones I wanted to put together for this new anthology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In This Episode Passion alone doesn't build a business—systems turn purpose into something sustainable. In this episode, Adi Klevit sits down with Patty Aubery to explore how one idea evolved into one of the most recognizable personal development brands in the world. Patty shares the early behind-the-scenes reality of Chicken Soup for the Soul, including years of rejection, relentless promotion, and the systems that eventually made massive scale possible. Adi and Patty discuss the difference between passion as a hobby and passion as a business. Patty reflects on the defining personal moment that pushed her to step out from behind the scenes and become visible, and how that shift now informs the work she does with entrepreneurs who are settling, hiding, or staying stuck. The conversation comes full circle to systems and processes. Patty explains why structure does not limit creativity—it enables it. From publishing hundreds of titles to coaching business owners today, she emphasizes that without systems, you have a job; with systems, you have a company.  

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 a couple of 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, indoor or outdoor, tame or wild, tiny or gigantic pet imaginable. And we got lots of stories submitted about unlikely friendship between all these different kinds of animals, friendships you might not expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and we're talking about dogs a lot this month because our new book is out—What I Learned from My Dog. We spent two years collecting the stories for this book and they are really entertaining, but also pretty inspirational, because they show us how fabulous the dogs in our lives are. We learn so much from our canine best friends—like how to be forgiving and grateful and live in the moment. The stories in this book can be really funny too, what with all the stories we have about dogs being dogs… like when they get into trouble but we end up bragging up whatever bad thing they did. And they are quite the heroes too, always knowing when we need comforting or when we're sick. And if they are rescues, they somehow figure out how to return the favor by rescuing us too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Genvièv St. Clair is an award-winning, board-certified educator and the founder of CORE NRG RESET™—a groundbreaking, science-backed methodology known for producing rapid and lasting transformation in cases considered chronic, complex, or resistant to treatment. A summa cum laude graduate from the Dept. of Doctorates of the Sorbonne, Genvièv has decades of specialized expertise in trauma and emergency medicine, neuroscience, integrative wellness, and forensic regression in criminal investigations. She is renowned for her unique ability to identify and resolve the causes responsible for persistent physiological, mental and emotional challenges.Genvièv has been featured on Discovery Channel, and interviewed on television, radio and podcasts programs worldwide. Her work is featured in international magazines and the New York Times best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul.In this episode, we explore:Rewiring the root causes of trauma, stress, and chronic conditionsWhy treating symptoms alone fails to create lasting changeThe science behind CORE NRG RESET™ for rapid and sustained transformationHow early life imprints shape adult behaviour, identity, and performanceReclaiming personal power through neuroscience, life intelligence, and in-depth healingWith podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Every human being on this planet is unique… every dementia journey is unique as that person is."  Dementia rarely announces itself clearly. It shows up in small shifts—subtle memory gaps, emotional changes, and behaviors that don't quite make sense yet. Families often respond with fear or urgency, trying to fix everything at once, while missing the few actions that actually make a difference. This episode focuses on recognizing early warning signs, avoiding common missteps, and responding with clarity instead of panic.  Jo-Anne Ross brings firsthand experience from caring for her mother and working closely with families navigating dementia. She explains why misdiagnosis is common, why no two dementia journeys are alike, and why movement, nature, and emotional regulation matter more than most people realize. She also challenges the belief that caregivers must sacrifice themselves, emphasizing that sustainable care begins with the caregiver's own wellbeing.  Jo-Anne is an international speaker, coach, and two-time bestselling author known as the Dementia with Dignity champion. Her work centers on helping families approach dementia with compassion, practicality, and a deeper understanding of what truly supports both patients and caregivers.  Learn more & connect:  savourthemomentinserenity.ca  Get the free guide to navigating dementia (Seven Things You Should Know About Dementia) here: https://freegiftjoross.com/  Your Story Sells: Successful Coaching (Co-authored with Les Brown, Raul Lopez, Jacia Kornwise, Tanja Diamond, Jen Oliver, Jenia Serebrin, Jo-Anne Ross, Poonam Bhchar)  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. We had Wow Wednesdays on the podcast years ago and I don't know why I stopped, because the stories are so worth telling. Today I'm sharing three of my favorite stories about family bonds that persist after death, amazing coincidences that are basically unexplainable, and the messages that a daughter got from her late mother, and that a granddaughter got from her grandfather, both as he was dying and then after his death. I know the people who wrote these stories and they really did happen. 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 Dog. We really do learn so much from our dogs--our best friends. They truly make us better versions of ourselves, and they show us the power of gratitude and forgiveness and resilience. They know when we need comforting and they know when we need to laugh. And if they are rescue dogs, they find a way to rescue us back. Life with a dog is always an adventure, too, and that's what today's stories are about, the comic relief and misadventures of having a dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Christmas is just about here, but I know I'm already looking forward to what's coming in the new year as well. We ended our holiday book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas, with a few New Year's stories and I'm going to share a couple of them with you today, about traditions you might want to start for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Happiness radiates out of people… your change is the most potent contribution you can make to global change."  Hard times have a way of exposing what actually holds us together. When prices rise, headlines darken, and uncertainty becomes constant, willpower and positive thinking stop working. What matters then is whether you have an inner foundation that stays steady regardless of external pressure. This episode points to a different kind of strength—one that doesn't numb you to reality, but keeps you calm, clear, and grounded while everything else feels unstable.  The conversation explores how inner states like peace, resilience, and clarity are not personality traits or spiritual gifts—they're trainable. There is a neurological threshold where fleeting moments of calm begin to lock in, where stress stops running the system, and where reactions soften into perspective. What's most compelling is how quickly this shift can begin, and how it changes the way people relate to money, conflict, fear, and even ambition during difficult seasons.  Dr. Dawson is a researcher, author, and speaker known for bridging neuroscience with spiritual practice. He has written multiple bestselling books and founded an organization that has helped tens of thousands of veterans recover from PTSD. His work focuses on turning elevated inner states into something stable, practical, and usable—especially when life feels anything but easy.  Learn more & connect:  spiritualintelligencebook.com  EFTUniverse.com https://dawsonchurch.com/  Other books:    The Genie in Your Genes – Dr. Dawson Church  Mind to Matter – Dr. Dawson Church  Bliss Brain – Dr. Dawson Church  Happy for No Reason – Marci Shimoff  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. Today's episode is all about naughty and nice as we head into the final days before Christmas. I've got two very funny stories to share today, one about a grandma ingesting stuffing made with a very special herb that was supposed to be just for the twenty-somethings at their family dinner, and one about taking a Christmas card photo in a very unauthorized location. Let's start with that one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No matter what the world seems to be telling you, you don't have to have a "New Year, New You" approach. All you need is a little reset. Our host, Diane Rolston, is bringing back her signature Five-Day Reset (December 28 - January 2) and shares why small, intentional steps over five days can change everything without the pressure and hardship of massive resolutions.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why resolutions fail and why resets work better with one simple step at a timeThe relief of knowing a reset is just a little change, not the pressure of making everything newWhat happens during the 5-Day ResetWhy this reset is different from other challengesThe power of doing this togetherTwo ways to participate and the one for a deeper connection and group coachingThe special giving componentWhy you should do this BEFORE setting goals for 2026 Join the Five-Day Reset from December 28 - January 2. Choose the free option or donate to support women's shelters (donation amount includes access to VIP group coaching sessions with Diane). Invite your friends. It's so much more powerful together: https://keap.page/mw315/5-day-reset-2025-2026.htmlWant 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...

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I want to share a couple more stories with you from our book about the Spirit of Christmas. This is going to be the last new episode of the podcast before the holidays, so I wish you the very best for the last day of Hanukkah and the coming Christmas extravaganza. Today's stories about are about a couple of our writers' favorite traditions for Christmas Day and the day after. 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: The Spirit of Christmas, stories about a couple of ways to get creative at Christmastime. I love publishing these stories about new and different ways to handle the holidays, because I always get good ideas from them, and I feel that could be very helpful to our readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifty years ago, through Operation Babylift, LeAnn Thieman was asked to help escort 300 orphaned babies caught in the crossfire of the Vietnam War into the arms of loving families in the United States. This remarkable endeavor changed her life and inspired a later prolific career of writing bestselling books for the Chicken Soup series, as well as a successful speaking career. LeAnn is a wife, mom, nurse, and New York Times bestselling author and shares about the importance of listening to God's divine guidance in our lives. She describes what it was like to answer the Lord's calling and take a leap of faith that resulted in the rescue of hundreds of sweet babies who were orphans. She also discusses the importance of forgiveness and faith, and how these two concepts are inextricably tied together.TAKEAWAYSRefusing to forgive can take a physical toll on the body and keep us in bondageWe have to care for our minds, bodies, and soulsTake time to be still and listen to God's voice speaking into your lifeLeAnn has co-authored 14 Chicken Soup titles

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1905: Steve Pavlina emphasizes that marketing a product requires as much dedication as creating it, if not more. Drawing from personal experience and the Rule of 5 approach by Jack Canfield, he outlines how consistent, diversified, and strategic promotion builds long-term momentum, especially when starting without an audience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2013/07/marketing-your-product/ Quotes to ponder: "When you release a new product, plan to spend at least as much time promoting it as you did creating it." "Don't keep hammering your Facebook and Twitter followers and expecting a landslide. Branch out and get the word out in other ways." "If you don't feel good about your product, you'll probably find it a hellish burden to spend hundreds of hours promoting it." Episode references: Chicken Soup for the Soul: https://www.chickensoup.com/

After losing her leg to bone cancer, Glenda Standeven was shocked and hurt when she was laughed at for her appearance by two young kids during a hospital visit. After enduring the grueling loss of her leg, her first foray back into the public sphere was marked by mockery and embarrassment - but it also marked the beginning of her journey as an encourager and a motivational speaker. Today, Glenda is a certified reflexologist, author, and speaker. She is a four-time contributor to the popular Chicken Soup books, and shares some of the profound insights and lessons she has gleaned from surviving cancer and connecting with others through her story. “Your experiences in life, no matter how varied or difficult, will lead you to something that God has planned for you,” she says.TAKEAWAYSIt's critical that we teach our kids that it's okay to ask questions or to be curious about a disability - but it's never ok to mock someoneMany people give up when adversity strikesIt's okay to ask for help and to graciously accept it when people respondGlenda's memoir tells her story: I Am Choosing to Smile - The Inspirational Life Story of a Bone Cancer Survivor

"Leadership should be when something's wrong, you speak up and try to fix it."  Integrity is tested when truth becomes inconvenient. Systems built to protect people can drift into protecting themselves instead, especially when reputation, authority, and career incentives override humility. Justice depends not just on rules, but on individuals willing to question outcomes, revisit evidence, and accept that errors—sometimes devastating ones—can occur. When accountability disappears, the cost is measured in ruined lives, lost trust, and irreversible consequences.  Peter Forcelli describes a career spent following evidence wherever it led, even when that path conflicted with institutional pressure. He shares how tunnel vision, prosecutorial resistance, and bureaucratic self-preservation contributed to wrongful convictions—and how correcting those mistakes often met more opposition than the original errors. His experience inside Operation Fast and Furious exposes how silence is sometimes rewarded, while speaking up carries personal and professional risk.  Peter is a retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director, former NYPD homicide detective, author of The Deadly Path, and a survivor of both 9/11 and the long aftermath that followed. Over a 35-year law-enforcement career, he helped exonerate multiple wrongfully convicted individuals and became a central voice in one of the most controversial federal law-enforcement scandals in modern history.  Learn more & connect:  Book: The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels by Peter Forcelli  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 our book about The Spirit of Christmas. This is such a happy time of year, but what about the families that are going through hard times? You probably live in a community that has giving trees, and community gift collections, and plenty of ways to contribute and make Christmas more magical for families in need. And that's what we're going to talk about today – what happens when a family falls on hard times, which is often just a temporary issue. Often, those families end up helping out another family during a future Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of one of God's creations, and when it comes to horse and dog therapy, Jane Marie Allen Farmer has seen this truth firsthand. As a longtime volunteer therapy dog and horse handler, she has served her community by connecting kids, trauma survivors, and natural disaster victims with the love and joy of a gentle, comforting animal. Jane talks about her special dog, Truman Blue, who has helped kids and adults through the aftermath of floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or the difficult moments of facing a deadly illness. This world-changer discusses the markers a canine needs in order to be a therapy dog, and breaks down the science of why animals are so effective at bringing peace and relief to those who are suffering. The love of these animals triggers a flood of oxytocin in the brain and gives everyone, young or old, a rush of joy.TAKEAWAYSCheck out Jane's story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back: 101 Inspiring Stories of Purpose and PassionKids with disabilities benefit from therapy horseback riding in a variety of ways such as: raising  oxytocin, building self-confidence, etc.To be a therapy dog, canines need to be friendly and non-possessive, with a history of being calmTherapy dogs can visit disaster sites, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more

If you've been listening to the Dynamic Women Podcast and you're building a business, you're going to want to pay attention to this episode because our host, Diane Rolston, has a very special Christmas gift for you. She reveals what she's bringing back in 2026, following her recent experience at the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers convention, which reminded her of the irreplaceable power of in-person connection.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why December is the perfect natural pause point for reflecting on what you've built and imagining what's coming nextThe three essential elements that create real momentum (and why they start with the letter C)The honest truth about being successful - you can still crave connection, be confident and still want a stronger circleWhy being in the right room expands your thinking and creates energy that consuming information alone never canThe difference between surface-level networking and intentional spaces that combine heart with kick-butt informationWhat Diane is bringing back to her roots after years of online-only events, and why she's craving intimate gatheringsReady to step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and connection? Grab your ticket to the Women's Business Success Seminar on January 8th 2026 in North Vancouver. Only 10 spots per session available! Use this code WBSFREE to grab your free access: https://business-success-seminar.dynamicwomen.biz/Can't make it in person? Join the waitlist for the online version coming later: https://keap.app/contact-us/8964039388713353Want 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,...

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 our book about The Spirit of Christmas. I'm still working on gifts – I have to buy them for a couple of dozen people, what with 17 people just in the immediate family – so I love some of the creative ideas I get from our Christmas books. And today I want to share a couple of creative ideas that were just so personal and perfect for the family members who got them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In today's book club edition, join hosts Mary Oquendo, SacheenMobley, and Denise Heroux for a lively year-end roundtable on their favorite humorous books. Rather than tackling something heavy, the trio shares uplifting reads that sparked laughter and brought a smile to their faces.Mary Oquendo kicks things off with a recap of “Fever Beach” by Carl Hiason, celebrating the author's knack for turning absurd situations into wild, satisfying stories where everyone gets what they deserve. Denise Heroux dives into the empowering self-help classic “You're a Badass” by Jen Sincero, highlighting the relatable humor and real-life lessons that invite readers to embrace life's messiness. Then, Sacheen Mobley reviews “A Spirited Life,” Mary Oquendo's own heartwarming tale of Spirit the Husky—drawing parallels to “Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul” and reflecting on the powerful connection between pets and their humans.With anecdotes, laughter, and genuine recommendations, this episode is a warm reminder to seek out stories that lift your spirits and connect us—whether through the pages of a book or the wag of a tail. Don't miss out on their picks, personal stories, and a look ahead to the next book club read!

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 our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets. This is such a fun book. 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. No matter what kind of pet people have, their stories are all about how their pets provide them with companionship, comfort, understanding and lots of life lessons. Plus a lot of laughs and entertainment. And so much good stuff for kids, who really bond with their pets, often using those pets to help them through whatever tough times they are facing. 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 our new book about The Spirit of Christmas. This collection is the perfect way to get your holiday spirit going in time for Hanukkah and Christmas and all the other winter holidays that we enjoy while it's getting darker and colder and we need to bring light into our days. And what I love is all the big and small miracles that see in this book, two of which I'm going to share with you today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're a couple of weeks into December, and are you already starting to feel overwhelmed? As women, we carry the majority of the holiday load and frankly, the majority of the mental load all year. It's expected, assumed, and often invisible. This episode isn't about managing your calendar or finding more time in your day. It's your December Survival Guide, so you can actually feel good this season instead of overwhelmed. Our host, Diane Rolston, is your little elf here to support you through the month.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The shocking stats: women spend 38 hours on holiday tasks (equivalent of a full work week) compared to men's 15 hours, plus experience a 33% stress increase in DecemberWhy 52% of women feel more anxious than excited about the holidays and why your exhaustion isn't personal, it's structuralThe invisible expectations that actually cause December overwhelm (hint: it's not the decorations or dinners)The one question most people never ask that changes everythingThe power of intentional subtraction: why doing less on purpose doesn't make you lazy, it makes you wiseSeven practical ways to subtract strategically: from fewer events and simplified meals to smaller gift lists and delegating tasksWhy grounding rituals at the start of each day stabilize your entire month and help regulate your nervous systemThe three-part Feel Good December Plan that becomes your personal survival guide for any stressful seasonDiane's Christmas story about turning off the stove and walking away and the family breakthrough that followedWant 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/@CoachDianeRolstonGet matched with your own Virtual Assistant. Visit https://virtualassistantmadeeasy.com/ to learn more.This 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...

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 our new book about The Spirit of Christmas. We're in full holiday mode now, but maybe you're still looking for that holiday spirit, and for me, I have to say that the most important part of that spirit is the joy of giving. That's what seems to get people excited the most. 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 our newest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets. This is the first time in decades that we've done a book about pets that is not just about dogs or cats. 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. No matter what kind of pet people have, their stories are all about how their pets provide them with companionship, comfort, understanding and lots of life lessons. Plus a lot of laughs and entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inclusive acceptance is the practice of actively embracingand welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring they feel respected,valued, and a sense of belonging. It goes beyond mere tolerance, aiming toprovide equal opportunities for everyone to fully participate, regardless ofdifferences such as race, gender, disability, or other identities. Thiscommitment involves understanding diverse perspectives, removing barriers, andaccommodating various needs. Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, andadvocate for the disability community. He holds an advanced national coachinglicense and has over 30 years of experience coaching at the select youth, highschool, and college levels. He has received the Coach of the Year honors fourtimes and has led multiple teams to state championships. His expertise hasconnected him with top coaches both in the U.S. and internationally. Beyond the soccer field, Martin is a dedicated educator inWisconsin and the host of the "Life's a Road Trip" podcast, where heshares stories of resilience and disability advocacy. After surviving alife-threatening illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet, hehas become a powerful voice for amputee abilities and advancements inprosthetics. His contributions to research at the University of Washington andJohns Hopkins University have helped shape innovations in this field. Recognized for his advocacy work, Martin serves as a GlobalAdvisor for Billion Strong, a worldwide disability organization. His inspiringjourney has been featured in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power ofPositive," and he is the author of "Play From Your Heart"(Library Tales Publishing), a memoir that chronicles his remarkable journey ofperseverance, reinvention, and the unwavering spirit that has guided himforward. For more information, visit: https://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martin 

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 our new book about The Spirit of Christmas. This collection is the perfect way to get your holiday spirit going in time for Hanukkah and Christmas and all the other winter holidays that we enjoy while it's getting darker and colder and we need to bring light into our days. And since it's Wednesday that means I'm sharing miracle stories with you today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Canfield is the coauthor of more than two hundred books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers and which has sold more than 600 million copies in 50-plus languages around the world.This episode is brought to you by:Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: https://www.monarch.com/timAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/timHelix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/timTimestamps:[00:00:00] Who is Jack?[00:01:57] How a single “yes” from Jack shaped my career.[00:04:55] A contract lesson: How Chicken Soup for the Soul sold millions in China with zero royalties.[00:06:45] Jack's background: From poverty to Harvard.[00:09:43] Discovering Chinese history and the “easy A” that changed everything.[00:11:07] Winning “Teacher of the Year” teaching Black history.[00:14:35] High praise from Sammy Davis Jr.[00:17:37] W. Clement Stone: The $600 million mentor who turned motivation into a science (and insurance).[00:21:35] Stone's challenge: Take 100% responsibility and stop watching TV (a 14-month year hack).[00:22:40] From visualizing $100,000 to a million.[00:25:42] Chicken Soup origins.[00:27:35] Mark Victor Hansen joins.[00:29:15] 144 rejections later.[00:31:28] The ABA miracle.[00:34:05] The Rule of Five.[00:36:05] Selling The Soul and splurging on sweaters.[00:37:27] The Soup sourced from the universe.[00:39:33] The big break.[00:41:22] Word-of-mouth magic.[00:45:37] Lessons from live feedback.[00:47:27] The burnout years.[00:49:25] Life after Chicken Soup.[00:51:05] Late-night typing marathons and pun-laden chapter transitions that led to The Success Principles.[00:54:02] How Jack's love of transformation beats any royalty check.[00:55:07] Retirement reflections.[00:59:32] Jack's longevity formula: Laughter, organic food, love, and letting go.[01:02:10] An ayahuasca awakening.[01:03:39] The story of Rythmia Life Advancement Center and how it's affected Jack.[01:06:43] Breaking belief loops and understanding community as medicine.[01:10:06] E + R = O and strategies for taking 100% responsibility of one's life.[01:22:27] Why “clean up your messes” is first in Jack's list of productivity tips.[01:29:27] Where to begin if you're unfamiliar with Jack's work.[01:31:08] Ken Blanchard: “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”[01:32:13] Parting thoughts.Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2025/10/29/jack-canfield/*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.