From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio

"Bookstores hold a place in the hearts and times of our community. They are places to discover an author, a story, a life. Nothing affords the conversation and interaction among books and book lovers that a bookstore does...” - Jenny Milchman   Jenny is current on national tour to promote the literary holiday that she founded called Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day. This event is celebrated in over 350 bookstores across the US. She will also be discussing her debut thriller novel, Cover Of Snow, which was inspired in part by an experience she had as a child. The book has sold in Germany, Italy, and Norway.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday April 2nd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. and learn how to nurture kids into a deep engagement with text by showing them a world where every bookstore has its own unique identity and the wealth of knowledge it has to offer.  

If you are the parent of a child, from newborn to college age, with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, you will find support, advice, and insight in this special episode. Mary Beth Marsden, founder of Real Look Autism and co-author of the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book, Raising Kids on the Spectrum, will share stories from other parents and experts.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 26th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to be inspired by stories covering everything from the serious side and the challenges to the lighter side and hope of helping a special child in the autism spectrum.

Pictures, capture the best and the worse of times. In his new book, “A Predicament of Innocents: Might the schools help?” photographer and progressive educator of 56 year, George Stranahan, reveals a provocative collection of essays and photographs of local schoolchildren exploring the art of teaching, the minds of children, and how the current educational infrastructure stifles the growth of both.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 19th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn about how “learning with children” rather than “teaching to them” can ultimately lead to a national dialogue about what “school” really means.

Do you believe that laughter is the best medicine? Sometimes sharing a story is more effective than writing a prescription? Imagine walking into your ideal clinic where the doctor puts you in charge? Dr. Pamela Wible, the pioneer of the first community-designed medical clinic in America, will be sharing the stories from her new book, Pet Goats & Pap Smears: 101 Medical Adventures to Open Your Heart & Mind.   Her model is featured in the Harvard School of Public Health's newest edition of Renegotiating Health Care: Resolving Conflict to Build Collaboration, a textbook examining major trends with the potential to change the dynamics of health care.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 12th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn more about the art of medicine from Dr. Pamela Wible.  

Is global warming a concern to you? Is global cooling a concern to you? Are you part of the problem or part of the solution to this phenomena? Let’s find out the facts from Steve Goreham. He is the executive director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, a non-political association of scientists, engineers, and concerned citizens working to educated Americans about the realities of climate change science and the economics of renewable energy.   His new book, The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Climatism: Mankind and Climate Change Mania, addresses these concerns head on. A former engineer, Steve speaks extensively on the environment and energy to help others have a better understanding about our world.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 5th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn more about our ever changing climate and the governmental policies that attempts to solve it.  

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Billy Graham & Me, is a one-of-a-kind anthology containing personal stories from world leaders, including every living president, celebrities and the people who know him best.   The book contains 101 personal and impactful  stories from some of the most influential leaders in government, business, sports, entertainment, and religion as well as Mr. Graham’s friends and family. Just as Mr. Graham’s ministry transcended religious, racial and political boundaries, so does the list of contributors to this book as they reveal and confirm his place in history. Prominent Christian pastors, leaders from other faiths, celebrities, heroes, regular citizens, and remarkably, every living US president – collectively document the effects of Mr. Graham’s worldwide ministry over more than six decades.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday February 26th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn first-hand from Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, editor-in-chief, and co-author of the book, Amy Newmark, what is i

As the 113th US Congress convenes, partisan gridlock is the least of their worries.  Jayne Jones, is ready to share insights that no one else has been willing to tell before--what life is like behind the Senate office curtain!   Jayne and co-author, Alicia Long, cut their political teeth as idealistic young staffers on Capitol Hill working for former US Senator Norm Coleman. That experience led them to write Capitol Hell, the newest book to give readers a glimpse into what life is really like inside the beltway. Capitol Hell is a witty novel about the crazy co-workers, high maintenance politicians, and the over-the-top entourages that only a political insider gets to see.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday February 19th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn more about the wickedly funny...eye-opening...saucy happenings in the halls of Congress.   

Looking for some hot ideas to spice up your love life? Certified relationship and love expert, Cary Valentine, will be on hand to teach you how to start an affair this Valentine’s Day with your lover. His upcoming book, In Love Forever - 7 Secrets to a Joyous, Juicy Relationship; reveals ways to rekindle and transform any relationship back to honeymoon days and beyond your wildest dreams.     Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday February 12th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn how to create an affair that will provide you with the pleasure and love that lasts a lifetime.  

  At one point or another, everyone falls into a rut. Whether they’ve had the same daily routine since they can remember, haven’t been promoted since being hired years ago, or just feel stuck in their relationship, that feeling of what’s next? While this feeling may seem benign, these are the same people who will wake up one day and wonder where their lives have gone.    In his new book,Your Next Big Thing: 10 Small Steps to Get Moving and Get Happy, Dr. Ben Michaelis shares the life-changing wisdom that will inspire readers to start moving with purpose again. Dr. Michaelis has been featured on the Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Entertainment Weekly, the Martha Stewart Living Radio Network, Daytime, Today.com and in The New York Times.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday February 5th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn the 10-step plan on how to move forward without fear and achieve joy, passion and the enriched life you never thought possible.

In today’s economy, taking care of yourself can be a big expense. Most people know good health and quality of life should always be front and center, but outrageous healthcare costs have made it even more of a priority. The good news is that research is revealing more each day about how we can take control of our health by using our minds.     Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Jeff Brown in his new book: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health, provides readers with inspiration and a clear path to think their way to better health using stories from his clinical practice.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 29th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to hear these inspirational stories and learn Dr. Jeff Brown’s seven common sense approach to greater health in 2013. 

What happens when a princess from Somalia comes to America? This is the basis for novelist Marisa Labozzetta’s powerful new book, Sometimes It Snows in America, a novel loosely based on a true account.    Born into Somali royalty on her father’s side and Saudi Arabian wealth on her mother’s, Fatma is given away in infancy to her childless auntie in Kenya. At the age of 12, she is forced into a marriage with a westerner.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 22nd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. to learn about the prejudice of Fatma’s birth mother and the demands of the Muslim culture which lead to a number of painful promises that will dictate the course of Fatma’s life in both Africa and America.  

  There are now 1 billion people on Facebook. That’s 1 in every 7 people on the planet. And 34% of all users check their account before brushing their teeth or hair in the mornings!    Everyone can confess to an addictive Facebook habit, whether it’s stalking an ex, faking bathroom breaks to read news, checking-in wherever they go, or art-directing photo’s for the perfect profile pic. Many are frustrated by the behaviors of their Facebook junkie friends, partners, colleagues or family members. Yet telling others to break the habit—or at least tame it—isn’t easy.   The Facebook Diet: 50 Funny Signs of Facebook Addiction and Ways to Unplug with a Tech-Detox by award-winning author, Gemini Adams, may be the solution.     Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 15th from 10-11 A.

Is your New Year resolution to let go of your self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors? Are you interested in un-cluttering your life and embrace your truest self? Do you want to have a blueprint for success and prosperity?  Join me and Marie Georgopulos, a life transformational expert and founder of Heart Transformations to learn the 8 Steps to Embracing Your Authentic Self. As an added bonus, Marie will be making a Special Offer to all listeners to launch the new year!   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 8th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Marie  Georgopulos, as she discuss our Core Essence and walk us through a process of creating a permanent paradigm shift to achieving our highest potential in 2013. 

Publisher and editor- in-chief for Chicken Soul for the Soul books, Amy Newmark, shares the magic and joy of Christmas from the latest book in the series, titled, The Gift of Christmas - A Special Collection of Joyful Holiday Stories.   You'll love this collection of 121 heartwarming, inspirational, and fun stories of Christmas miracles. From family reunions, to charity, the wonder of children, the joy of giving, and family and religious traditions. Movie fans will appreciate the chapter titles, taken from movies, but often with a twist, such as A Few Good Elves, Good Gift Hunting, and Close Encounters of the Santa Kind. A special benefit for parents and grandparents—since Chicken Soup for the Soul wants to keep Christmas magical for everyone, all the stories are “Santa-safe” for kids!   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 18th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Amy Newmark, as she shares a few stories from this special collection filled with the holiday spirit.  

Are you ready to discover your inner Mystic Chef and create dishes— even whole meals--that add an entirely transcendent and magical dimension to your holiday cooking? Do you want to nourish the spirit, as well as the body? Inspire love and romance?    Then you’ll want to dig right into The Mystic Cookbook: The Secret Alchemy of Food; the extraordinary and gorgeous new book by international bestselling author Denise Linn and her daughter, food columnist Meadow Linn.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 11th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Meadow Linn as she provides precise instruction on how to infuse your meals with intention, influence emotions, entice your beloved, select the right spices to grow love and create savory, sensuous eating experiences.

At this moment in history, we’re faced with one of the biggest choice points we have ever encountered. Individuals are making choices to change their nations; nature is giving us a wake-up call; economies are struggling; and for many of us, the future looks uncertain. Yet people are also rallying to have a voice, awakening from their apathy of previous decades. Collectively and individually, we are being given the opportunity to make extraordinary choices in order to change where we are headed.   Choice Point: Align Your Purpose, features insights from some of the world’s leading change-makers-including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Sir Richard Branson, Dr. Larry Dossey, Scilla Elworthy, Jack Canfield, Peter Buffett, Alison Pothier and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 4th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to David Hamilton, Ph.D. co-author of Choice Point, as his discuss how to understand your world like never before, how to align your own true purpose with the patterns of the

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Chicken Soup for the Soul Health and top doctors at Harvard Medical School have combined the healing and therapeutic power of storytelling with practical medical advice in a new series of books. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey. Dr. Julie Silver, an award-winning writer and top expert in healing as well as a breast cancer survivor herself, provides readers with inspiration, hope, and truly useful advice for their entire breast cancer journey, from diagnosis and beyond, using stories from her clinical practice, and from her own experience.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 30th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Sliver sharing the healing power of stories, as the medical community is increasingly adding journaling, narrative writing, and other forms of storytelling to therapeutic regimens.  

Parenting for Peace: Raising the Next Generation of Peacemakers, by Dr. Marcy Axness, is a masterful synthesis of the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and education, cooked down to seven simple principles for raising intelligent kids hardwired for inner balance, empathy and success in a changing world.    The book is an essential reference for parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and policy makers who want to know how our attitudes and behavior shape our children, and how we can change the future by changing the way we raise our kids.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday November 13th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Axness sharing steps on how to develop the kind of self-mastery that will engender such respect in your children that 99% of discipline issues will evaporate and mutual family enjoyment will blossom.  

For more than twenty years, award winning writer and author, Radine Trees Nehring’s magazine features, essays, newspaper articles, and radio broadcasts have shared colorful stories about the people, places, events, and natural world near her Arkansas home.    From her first mystery novel, A Valley To Die For, released in 2002, to her four follow-up novels in the To Die series (Music To Die For, A Treasure To Die For, A Wedding To Die For, and A River To Die For) and her sixth novel, Journey To Die For, Radine has masterfully taken her characters and readers through the enchanting state of Arkansas filled with adventure and mystery.     Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday November 6th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Radine, as she shares her later work, titled, A Fair To Die For. It’s October, craft fair season in the Ozarks, and the War Eagle Craft Fair...

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Chicken Soup for the Soul Health and top doctors at Harvard Medical School have combined the healing and therapeutic power of storytelling with practical medical advice in a new series of books. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey. Dr. Julie Silver, an award-winning writer and top expert in healing as well as a breast cancer survivor herself, provides readers with inspiration, hope, and truly useful advice for their entire breast cancer journey, from diagnosis and beyond, using stories from her clinical practice, and from her own experience.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 30th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Sliver sharing the healing power of stories, as the medical community is increasingly adding journaling, narrative writing, and other forms of storytelling to therapeutic regimens.