Best 60 Second Wisdom Podcasts (2025)

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When a Miracle Saves a Driver from Disaster 8:33

1d ago8:33

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you ever had a miraculous save from a potential disaster? Maybe even a fatal accident? We get these stories all the time from our writers, and we included some great ones in our latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles, Angels & Messages from Heaven. You don’t have to be a reli…

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Heavily Meditated: Transforming Your Emotional Landscape with Dave Asprey 47:46

4d ago47:46

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Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking, joins me to explore the revolutionary concept of meditation for the modern brain in his new book "Heavily Meditated." Dave shares his journey from being a stressed, overweight, and unhappy tech executive to discovering how ancient wisdom combined with cutting-edge technology can permanently remove emotional tr…

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Force Yourself to Try New Things 9:59

4d ago9:59

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. We’ve been talking all summer about how you can step outside your comfort zone and make your world bigger, and also feel empowered, energized, enthusiastic, and excited. Lots of good e words. We’ve heard about from our writers who tried lots of things that scared them, including parasailing…

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It’s Amazing How Much You Can Accomplish in 60 Seconds 9:02

6d ago9:02

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share with you one of my most popular pieces on Medium. If you don’t know what Medium is, it’s a place where writers can get their short pieces published, either by themselves, or in someone else’s publication. I started getting published on Medium in April, mostly in two…

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What to Do if Your Compounded GLP-1 Goes off the Market 21:15

7d ago21:15

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Many women in midlife are discovering that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been game-changers for improving metabolic health—but what happens when these medications become unavailable or too expensive? I'm excited to share five powerful, science-backed alternatives that can help you naturally stimulate GLP-1 production in your body w…

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When the Cat’s a Hero 8:18

9d ago8:18

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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 …

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A Random Meeting, a Miraculous Family Reunion 12:01

11d ago12:01

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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 Americans finding long…

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The Missing Link in Women's Health: Strength Training and Protein with Dr. Jamie Seeman 57:16

11d ago57:16

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"Doctors are humans, and we are patients, too. I decided to start sharing what I was doing in my own life, and it has transformed the way I practice medicine, the way I parent, and literally every aspect of my life." - Dr. Jamie Seeman I had to track down Dr. Jamie Seeman (a.k.a. Dr. Fit and Fabulous) because her content is absolutely amazing! As a…

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When a Dog Person Becomes a Cat Person 9:24

13d ago9:24

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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 …

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Are You Afraid of Carbs?? Here’s Why Women Over 60 Need Carbs! 19:54

14d ago19:54

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I'm busting a major myth today that's holding back so many women in their quest for health after 60: the idea that carbs are the enemy. While diet dogmas like keto and carnivore have vilified carbohydrates, I'm sharing why strategic carb consumption is actually essential for your metabolism, muscle maintenance, and longevity as you age. The truth i…

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A Dog's Purpose 9:42

16d ago9:42

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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. So one of the themes in this book is how dogs thrive when they have a purpose, a job of some sorts, and that’s what we’re talking about today, with a dog that goes to co…

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The Missing Manual for Men's Health and Longevity with Dr. Myles Spar 44:44

18d ago44:44

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"Every professional athlete I've worked with has specialists that help them. They have coaches, they have trainers. Getting a coach doesn't mean you're weak. It means that you know the best use of your time is not to do a deep dive in every single aspect of health and wellness." - Dr. Myles Spar I brought on the perfect expert to help you understan…

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Why You Should Listen to Your Dreams 11:11

18d ago11:11

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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 really good. After all, we chose them from thousands of submissions for the books they were in. Today I’m sharing a couple of my favorite stories about dreams, ones…

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My Dog the Social Director 8:23

20d ago8:23

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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, which is the best-selling book of dog stories that we published last month. I learned a lot from these stories, including that dogs truly make us better versions of ourselves--and they a…

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Why You’re Tired All the Time (And It’s NOT Your Age!) 18:02

21d ago18:02

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I'm exposing the truth about midlife energy crashes that so many of us face—and it's not just about getting older! From those "healthy" morning smoothies that spike your blood sugar to the late-night screen time stealing your deep sleep, these energy vampires are sabotaging your vitality. As women in perimenopause, those 3am wake-ups aren't random,…

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Forgiveness Is Incredibly Liberating 9:37

23d ago9:37

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share with you one of my most popular pieces on Medium. If you don’t know what Medium is, it’s a place where writers can get their short pieces published, either by themselves, or in someone else’s publication. I started getting published on Medium in April, mostly in two…

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Neurology with Dr. Trupti Gokani 1:00:20

25d ago1:00:20

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"Sometimes life directs you somewhere you didn't plan on going, and you realize everything happens for a reason." - Dr. Trupti Gokani I was absolutely fascinated by my conversation with Dr. Trupti Gokani, an award-winning neurologist who has brilliantly bridged Western medicine with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. Her journey began during her first year …

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Reach Out and Expand Your Circle of Friends 9:02

25d ago9:02

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you ever wished you had more friends? Or you’ve moved and you don’t know anyone? I think we all come to that point in our lives. Friends move away, or we grow in different directions, or we start over in a new community, or we get divorced and discover that we just lost half our friend…

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Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Right into the Air 9:12

27d ago9:12

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Do you ever feel like you’re missing out because you’re starting to resist doing new things? It definitely makes you feel like your world is getting smaller, and it’s one of the themes we see all the time in the stories we receive. People feel empowered and energized when they do something …

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Is Protein Nature's Ozempic? 15:47

28d ago15:47

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I'm exposing the truth about how high-protein foods can mimic the appetite-suppressing effects of weight loss drugs but with benefits instead of side effects. When you use Ozempic or similar medications, up to 40% of your weight loss can come from muscle, devastating your metabolism and setting you up for rebound fat gain. Protein, however, works n…

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My Dog the Juvenile Delinquent 7:58

30d ago7:58

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I’m sharing stories from our new dog book in an episode called My Dog the Juvenile Delinquent. 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. Even …

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Two Dreams, Two Crimes Avoided 13:18

1M ago13:18

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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 a couple of my favorite stories about why you should trust that little voice inside that sometimes warns you about things. These…

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Why Your Pet's Diet May Be Causing Disease with Dr. Marlene Siegel 1:08:24

1M ago1:08:24

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"No one feels good about having to tell a pet parent 'there's nothing more we can do." - Dr. Marlene Siegel I was absolutely blown away by my conversation with Dr. Marlene Siegel, a pioneer in integrative veterinary medicine with 40 years of experience. Her passion for bio-regulatory medicine—addressing the root causes of pet illness rather than ju…

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My Heroic Dog 12:10

1M ago12:10

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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. Our readers love these books about how dogs bring out the best in us. They certainly do teach us how to live in the moment and count our blessings and use the power of forgiveness go get…

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How to Get Rid of “Bat Wings” Under My Arm 42:02

1M ago42:02

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I'm tackling a question I get all the time—how to tighten and tone those "bat wings" under your arms. This isn't just about vanity; it's about counteracting the muscle loss that naturally occurs as you age. Starting around 30, you begin losing up to 1% of muscle mass yearly due to something called anabolic resistance, and declining estrogen during …

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Learning to Love the Dog 10:31

1M ago10:31

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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…

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Impossible Love 12:16

1M ago12:16

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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 stories about impossible love, love that couldn’t possibly work out but then did, complete with happy marriages. Learn more abou…

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Reversing "Irreversible" Heart Markers with Dylan Gemelli 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

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"I am on a mission to show in the most positive manner just how far off a lot of these people are and to show people there's hope and to teach them how to do it without completely eradicating their health." - Dylan Gemelli I sat down with Dylan Gemelli, a prominent figure in the fitness and biohacking industry who's transitioned from the bodybuildi…

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My Very Bad Dog 11:25

1M ago11:25

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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 …

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Best Diet for Fat Loss (and it Includes Chocolate!) 37:33

1M ago37:33

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I invite you to join me in a deep dive into why dark chocolate should be part of your fat-loss strategy—yes, you read that right! This episode reveals why bitter dark chocolate actually satisfies sweet cravings, lowers your appetite-stimulating hormones, enhances metabolism, and supports insulin sensitivity. I break down the complete fat loss pictu…

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Do It Afraid 9:02

1M ago9:02

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Do you ever think that maybe you should focus a little more on stepping outside your comfort zone and broadening your world? I think we all have the tendency to stop doing new things… because it’s easier. But then we’re surprised when we try doing something new, or going to a new place, or …

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Why Seed Oils Are Sabotaging Your Health with Dr. Cate Shanahan 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

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"Vegetable oils are oxidative stress in a bottle. And oxidative stress is the root cause of disease and death. So vegetable oils are really death in a bottle, accelerated aging in a bottle." - Dr. Cate Shanahan I hosted family physician and medical revolutionist Dr. Cate Shanahan to unpack the science behind "seed oils" and their devastating impact…

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You Have Permission to Remove Toxic People from Your Life 9:06

2M ago9:06

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share with you my most popular piece on Medium. If you don’t know what Medium is, it’s a place where writers can get their short pieces published, either by themselves, or in someone else’s publication. I started getting published on Medium in April, mostly on two publica…

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A Resolution to Expand Your Life 8:50

2M ago8:50

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Do you ever feel like you’re missing out because you’re starting to resist doing new things? It’s really easy to fall into a rut and accidentally let your world become smaller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Trying to ‘Tone’ Your Arms? Why Lifting Heavier Is the Answer 24:51

2M ago24:51

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Tossing aside those tiny pink dumbbells might be the best decision you make for your arms! After 40 years helping people transform their bodies, I'm sharing why those high-rep, low-weight workouts aren't delivering the toned arms you want. True muscle definition comes from understanding what muscle tone actually is—a partial contraction that gives …

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My Dog the Teacher 10:56

2M ago10:56

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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…

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Wine, Fasting & Protein: Melanie Avalon's Longevity Blueprint 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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"When I graduated college and moved into my apartment, I started feeling unwell. I was high on adrenaline and combating it, but I knew something was wrong. It wasn't until I moved out two years later that I discovered black mold behind my bed and that my oven had been leaking carbon monoxide!" - Melanie Avalon Melanie Avalon returns to the show aft…

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Amazing Cases of Messages from Heaven. ESP? Coincidences? 13:56

2M ago13:56

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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,…

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Always an Adventure When You Have a Dog 11:40

2M ago11:40

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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 …

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Skipping Breakfast? Here’s How It’s Hurting Your Muscle and Metabolism 24:48

2M ago24:48

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I'm tackling a hot topic today that might surprise you: why intermittent fasting could be backfiring for women over 40. If you've been diligently following that 16:8 schedule and skipping breakfast, you might actually be accelerating muscle loss at a time when preserving lean mass is critical. Studies show that women in perimenopause and beyond nee…

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Technology Is Not Your Friend 10:48

2M ago10:48

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and some much needed comic relief. We have it for you in the form of our latest humor book, because if laughter is the best medicine then this is your prescription. I know some people think that Chicken Soup for the Soul is all about self-help or heartwarming stories but no, this is the eigh…

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How to Create more Blessings! 0:59

2M ago0:59

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Let’s talk about the power of gratitude. When we take a moment each day to recognize what we’re thankful for, we shift our focus from what we lack to the abundance already in our lives. This simple practice opens our hearts and minds, allowing us to appreciate even the smallest joys—a warm cup of coffee, a kind word from a friend, or a beautiful su…

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Oh That Husband of Mine 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. I’ve got more funny stories for you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter’s Always the Best Medicine. And today we’re talking about husbands and wives, and with wedding season coming this seems appropriate. Couples love to tell those slightly embarrassing hilarious stories about each oth…

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The Gut-Longevity Connection with Dr. Steven Gundry 52:14

2M ago52:14

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"Our gut microbiome had a big deal in protecting us and teaching the immune system who's a good guy, who's a bad guy." - Dr. Steven Gundry I welcome back controversial cardiologist-turned-nutrition expert Dr. Steven Gundry to discuss his latest book, Gut Check, where he shares groundbreaking insights on how our microbiome influences everything from…

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Women Supporting Women 0:58

2M ago0:58

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Let’s dive into the power of supporting one another as women. This isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a philosophy that can truly transform our lives. Imagine a world where every success, achievement, and milestone is celebrated among women, where setbacks are met with empathy and encouragement.This vision is not just a dream; it’s a reality we can c…

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Still Married, Even After That! 9:30

2M ago9:30

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I would imagine if you’ve been watching the news you might be looking for some comic relief. Well, if laughter is the best medicine then we have your prescription in the form of our latest humor book. I know some people think that Chicken Soup for the Soul is all about self-help or heart…

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Afraid of Red Meat? Here’s Why Women Over 60 Actually Need More 23:30

2M ago23:30

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I'm on a mission to bust the myths about red meat that have been circulating for decades. Contrary to what you've been told, lean grass-fed beef might be exactly what you need for aging powerfully, especially after 40. As a recovering vegan, I've discovered firsthand how quality red meat provides essential nutrients that combat muscle loss (startin…

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How I Knew My Mother Was Having a Stroke 11:27

2M ago11:27

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Hey, it’s Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul. Today I’m going to share with you one of my most popular pieces on Medium. If you don’t know what Medium is, it’s a place where writers can get their short pieces published, either by themselves, or in someone else’s publication. I started getting published on Medium in April, mostly in two…

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Light at the End of the Tunnel after a Breakup! 0:58

2M ago0:58

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Hey there! If you’re finding yourself moving on from a relationship, remember that every ending brings a new beginning. It’s completely natural to feel a mix of emotions, but know that this is a chance for growth and self-discovery. Think of this as a step toward brighter days ahead. Each day is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, to explo…

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The Surprising Science of Beneficial Stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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"The leading cause of disability in this country is disuse. Most people think it's arthritis. It is actually disuse, which is so profound because we can control the leading cause that is leading to so many people being handicapped." - Dr. Sharon Bergquist I sat down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore the revolutionary concept of "good stress" and…

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