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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast224 Stars Above: Something Old, Something NewIn this week's episode, Bethanie is joined by Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles to discuss the final Stars Above short story, Something Old, Something New. Something Old, Something New By SummaryAfter Wolf moves to the farm with Scarlet; Winter, Jacin, Cress, Thorne, Iko, Kai & Cinder arrive to attend their wedding. They are bombarded by paparazzi who want pictures of the first public wedding between a Lunar & Earthen. Wolf decides to surprise Scarlet three days before the planned date to catch the paparazzi off guard and have a peaceful wedding. Cress, Winter, I...2025-07-2349 minThe Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast223 Stars Above: The MechanicBethanie is joined by friend of the show Katherine and Of Slippers and Spindles Host Cassie to discuss the Stars Above short story The Mechanic. SummaryKai’s android, Nansi, holds state’s secrets and cannot be entrusted to just anyone to fix, but when the royal mechanics are unable to fix her, Kai seeks out the best mechanic in New Beijing. While under disguise, Prince Kaito sneaks into the market to visit the renowned mechanic Lihn Cinder. Kai is surprised to find that the mechanic isn’t an old man, as he had assumed, but a...2025-07-1629 minThe Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast222 Stars Above: The Little AndroidIn this episode, special guest Sierra joins host Bethanie to discuss the Stars Above short story The Little Android.The Little Android SummaryMech 6.0 is an android who is quite different from the rest… She is experiencing romantic feelings for one of the hardware engineers called Dataran. When he has an accident and falls in a tank full of oil, Mech 6.0 is determined to save him even if it destroys her metal body… And Dataran survives thanks to her help. Mech 6.0 is taken away to her mechanics where they discover a glitch in her programming that...2025-07-0947 minThe Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast221 Stars Above: The Princess And The GuardIn this episode, special guest Soumaya joins Bethanie to discuss the short story The Princess And The Guard.*Warning* There were a few audio issues with this episode. The Princess and the Guard SummarySetting the Stage: The story takes place in the Lunar world, where Princess Winter, who is known for her beauty and kindness, is struggling with her stepmother, Queen Levana's, control and the side effects of not using her Lunar "glamour" abilities.Winter's Struggles: Winter has seen how Levana's use of glamour has turned her into a heartless...2025-06-181h 14
Mindset for LifeEpisode 208: Cultivating Your Hidden Talents — How Slow Growth Leads to Extraordinary SuccessEpisode 208
Cultivating Your Hidden Talents: How Slow Growth Leads to Extraordinary Success
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In this episode of the Mindset for Life podcast, I'm d...2025-06-1808 minThe Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast220 Stars Above: After Sunshine Passes ByBethanie is joined by author Abigail Grace to discuss the Stars Above short story After Sunshine Passes By. After Sunshine Passes By SummaryCress's Exile: The story follows Cress, a young Lunar, who is exiled to a satellite orbiting Earth.Lunar Mission: The Lunars, led by Queen Levana, send Cress to collect information about those on Earth who threaten Lunar and its inhabitants, including Cinder and her crew.Cress's Perspective: The novella focuses on Cress's perspective as she navigates her isolation and the mission assigned to her, revealing her experiences and the ev...2025-06-1149 minMindset for LifeEpisode 205: Resilience Mastery — Transform Stress into Personal GrowthEpisode 205
Resilience Mastery: Transform Stress into Personal Growth
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Hey there! If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just want to level up your m...2025-05-2821 minThe Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast219 Stars Above: Carswell's Guide to Being LuckyBethanie is joined by her Tangled Up co-host Daurie to discuss Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky from the Stars Above Anthology. Quick Synopsis:A short story detailing the incident referenced by Carswell Thorne (at thirteen years) between himself, Kate Fallow and the great retrieval of her portscreen. We're able to catch a glimpse of a young Carswell Thorne, his family life and teenage years.This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music composed by...2025-05-2240 minMindset for LifeEpisode 204: 3 Priorities–Your Roadmap to Professional Clarity and Getting Things DoneEpisode 204
3 Priorities: Your Roadmap to Professional Clarity and Getting Things Done
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and struggling to stay...2025-05-1417 minMindset for LifeEpisode 203: Unlock Your Best Self–Neuroscience Strategies for GrowthEpisode 203: Unlock Your Best Self: Neuroscience Strategies for Growth
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In this episode, I'm sharing some game-changing strategies to help you show up...2025-04-3009 minMindset for LifeEpisode 202: Break Free from Overwhelm with 3 Proven Strategies to Unlock Your FlowEpisode 202: Break Free from Overwhelm with 3 Proven Strategies to Unlock Your Flow
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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If you're feeling buried under tasks, stretched thin, and mentally...2025-04-2313 minMindset for LifeEpisode 201: Three Ways to Build a Growth MindsetEpisode 201: Three Ways to Build a Growth Mindset
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In this podcast episode, Bethanie Hansen shares the concept of a growth mindset, a...2025-04-1711 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast217 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 2Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.
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It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is capable of evil. He is just the kind of soldier the Queen wants: the alpha of his pack.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast216 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 1Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.
Quick Synopsis:
It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is capable of evil. He is just the kind of soldier the Queen wants: the alpha of his pack.
Due...2025-04-0929 minMindset for Life200 Episodes of Mindset Mastery: Top Strategies for Personal Growth and Positivity200 Episodes of Mindset Mastery: Top Strategies for Personal Growth and Positivity
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Celebrate the 200th episode of Mindset for Life! Join host Bethanie...2025-04-0213 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast215 Stars Above: GlitchesBethanie is joined by friend of the show Olivia to discuss the second story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.
Quick Synopsis:
Linh Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister, Peony,'s illness. In Glitches, a short prequel story to Cinder, we see the results of that illness play out, and the emotional toll that takes on Cinder. Something that may, or may not, be a glitch . . .
This podcast is by Bet...2025-04-0239 minMindset for LifeYour Decision-Making Mindset GuideYour Decision-Making Mindset Guide
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Bethanie Hansen discusses the importance of decision-making and shares strategies from...2025-03-2719 minMindset for LifeMastering Conflict: A Clear Confident Mindset for Difficult ConversationsMastering Conflict: A Clear Confident Mindset for Difficult Conversations
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Bethanie Hansen, host of the Mindset...2025-03-1913 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast214 Stars Above: The KeeperBethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.
Quick Synopsis:
A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit.
This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.
Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.
Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast213 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 The Final ChaptersBethanie welcomes back friend of the show Olivia to discuss the final 2 chapters and the epilogue of Wires and Nerve Volume 2.
As the friends mourn the loss of Iko, Cress and Keeney share a heart-to-heart about their true friendships with Iko.
Cress reveals that she was once jealous of Iko, that she has grown to love her, and...she made a backup Iko!
As Iko reawakens, she must come face-to-face with her lost 'memories', and make some hard decisions regarding the truth about Garan's programming.
The friends are finally safe and...2025-03-1247 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast212 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 7-8Bethanie welcomes first time guest Katherine as they discuss Wires and Nerve Volume 2 Chapters 7-8.
Cinder confronts Alpha Steele but she's not quite feeling herself. As the gang attempts to aide her, Wolf finally rejoins the fold. But just when our heroes think they've won, Alpha Steele destroys the one thing that could break this group forever.
Alone and confused by Iko's loss, Keeney ponders what it truly means to be human. While he questions his strange friendship with Iko, Cress reveals a secret so powerful it could return a smile to everyone in The...2025-03-0559 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast211 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 5-6Sierra and Bethanie discuss Chapters 5 & 6 of Wires and Nerve Volume 2.
Cinder returns to Earth as the Queen of Luna. Amid cheers and jeers, she's greeted by her friends, and the realization that one of them has joined the other team.
Alpha Steele is happy to interrupt Ambassador Winter's television interview to bate Cinder and lure her into a trap, unfortunately it works.
Lucky for our heroes, Wolf's acting career is almost at an end.
This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Netwo...2025-02-2150 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast210 AnnouncementYou're listening to...
A Three Sisters Podcast!
Join Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha, and their big announcement!
This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.
Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. 2025-02-1814 min
Conversations about ConsultationAn introduction to our new co-host - Bethanie Atinuke SonolaWe're meeting with Bethanie Atinuke Sonola, year 2 trainee Educational Psychologist completing her doctorate at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. This short episode is to say a big welcome to Bethanie. We learn about Bethanie and her journey into training and share are some of the things that she hopes the podcast will explore during her time as a co-host.2025-01-1913 minMindset for LifeNavigating Uncertainty: Turning Job Transitions into OpportunitiesNavigating Uncertainty: Turning Job Transitions into Opportunities
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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Navigating Uncertainty in Professional TransitionsBethanie introduces the topic...2024-12-1710 minMindset for LifeMastering Negative Feedback: Strategies to Turn Criticism into Constructive GrowthHow to Handle Negative Feedback
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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This episode is all about how to handle unexpected negative feedback. The host, Bethanie, starts by explaining t...2024-12-1326 minMindset for LifeMastering Healthy Habits: Transforming Your Mindset and Physical Well-BeingMastering Healthy Habits: Transforming Your Mindset and Physical Well-Being
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In today's episode, we'll focus on developing healthy habits, both mental and physical, t...2024-11-2809 minMindset for Life4 Morning Routine Habits for Your Best Day Ever4 Morning Routine Habits for Your Best Day Ever
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In today's episode, we'll focus on four morning routine habits that can help you f...2024-11-0613 minMindset for LifeOvercoming Negativity Bias: Strategies to Avoid Complaints and Build ResilienceOvercoming Negativity Bias: Strategies to Avoid Complaints and Build Resilience
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page.
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In today's episode, we'll focus on the impact of complaints on the b...2024-10-3020 minMindset for LifeHow to Cope with the Anxiety of Unplanned MeetingsHow to Cope with the Anxiety of Unplanned Meetings
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. In today's episode, we'll focus on leadership, teaching, or coaching situations where you need to host a meeting and can't really get the agenda together. This can happen when those attending need to contribute information or to collaborate. It's at these times we might feel intense anxiety, because we can't plan or prepare very effectively. And yet, these can also...2024-10-1612 minMindset for LifeHow to Make and Keep a Change in Your LifeHow to Make and Keep a Change in Your Life
This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. In today's episode, we'll focus on three ways you can make and keep changes in your life. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and a summary outline. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is...2024-10-0909 minMindset for LifeHow to Get Out of Your Own WayThis is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen.
Hello there, and welcome to the mindset for life podcast. This is Bethanie, and I'm going to talk with you today about automatic thoughts. But, more especially, I'm going to talk with you about when you're trying to make a change, and it seems like you're just stuck. Maybe you're the one thing getting in your own way. Let's talk about how to bust through that.
Hello and welcome to...2024-10-0200 minMindset for LifeSetting Goals for Success: Visioning Your Ideal Work dayThis is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen.
Hello, wonderful listeners! Welcome to another exciting episode of ‘Mindset For Life,’ where we dive deep into the tools and strategies that help you live your best life. I’m Bethanie Hansen, and today, we’re going to explore the powerful practice of setting goals for success by visioning your ideal workday. Whether you’re tuning in during your morning commute or winding down after a long day, I’m thrilled t...2024-09-2500 min
Founder's VoyageBethanie Couri & Pierre Paul - Bridging the gap of Assisted TechIn this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Bethanie Couri and Pierre Paul, the innovative minds behind We Hear You LLC. They shared their personal and professional journey of creating technology to enhance communication for the deaf community. They discussed the inception of their sign language translator, the challenges they faced, and the importance of community feedback and mentorship. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility shone through as they talked about their future plans to expand across Midwest universities. Bethanie and Pierre also imparted valuable advice on staying true to one's values and embracing discomfort for...2024-06-1347 min
You, Me, & FrivolityS1 E9: Girthy Legs & Bushtits (Bird Fears Be Cured!)Exploring the intricacies of bird trauma ranging from chickens, ostriches, and of course, boobies.
You see, Bethanie grew up with a fear of birds, and for good reason. Afterall, them chickens was going to peck her eyes out! But praise be to a caring mother and the local, small town witch doctor, Bethanie has been cured.
Journey with us as we discuss our feathered friends who come in all shapes and sizes.
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You, Me, & FrivolityS1 E6: Dear Abby--I Mean, Bethanie (The Life Advice You've Been Looking For)Life advice from the life expert herself, Bethanie Ann Palmer.
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MoM Talks With My Sister1. We're All Humans and Humans Aren't Perfect. - BethanieThis week we meet Host Bethanie and hear her experiences of life as a Mom and a member of the US Army Reserves.*****To submit a question for Ask a MoM, to recommend a MoM for interview or just to say hi, please email us at MoMTalksWithMySister@gmail.com. Also check out our IG @withmysisterpod*****2023-10-0247 minMindset for LifeDo You Dread Waking Up in the Morning?Do You Dread Waking Up in the Morning?
Hey there. This is Bethanie Hansen, your coach at the Mindset for Life podcast. And I asked you this question today to start off the podcast. This is the topic we're going to be talking about. And the question is, "Do you dread waking up in the morning?"
Now that might seem like a really strange question to be asking you. But I'm Bethanie Hansen, known as "Dr. B," educator and coach. I help teachers, leaders, and coaches stop Sunday night dread and reclaim their power and purpose.
I've discovered that leaders...2023-09-2717 minMindset for LifeNotice Your ThoughtsIf you’ve ever wished to change things in life, in a relationship, or at work, chances are that you've needed to notice your thoughts and slow down. Noticing our own thoughts is the first and most important skill to learn when trying to make a change. Once you're aware of your own thoughts it's natural to realize that others may think differently--and now we have somewhere to begin.
This is episode number 129. Welcome to the Mindset for life Podcast; this podcast is for you, if you love, serve, teach and lead others, you want things to keep getting better, yo...2023-02-0213 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast156 Fan-Fic Bonus As the Flame Burns: An Omega Bob StoryIn this week’s episode:
Bethanie is joined by author Soumaya Hajji, who graciously wrote the fan fic of Omega Bob, a Prince Kai Fan Pod legend. Omega Bob just wants to be accepted by his fellow lunar special operatives. Instead, he’s forced to do the grunt work, like lighting all the candles in the opera house before guests arrive. Omega Bob’s life in the special ops may seem bleak, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel when a revolution begins, and Bob is offered the chance to go home.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast151 Bonus Episode Interview with Author Robin RoeTrigger Warning: The novel discussed in this episode contains content that might include references to topics such as abuse, self-harm, violence, stalking, kidnapping, and mental health ailments. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, there are many resources that can help and I have included information of resources in the show notes and episode.
In this week’s episode: Bethanie is joined by author Robin Roe to discuss her new psychological thriller Dark Room Etiquette.
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Sixteen-year-old Sayers Wayte has everything—until he's kidnapped by a man who tells him...2022-10-1140 minMindset for Life#119: Why Does it Have to Be So Hard?Read the Transcript:
This is episode number 119: Why does it seem so hard?
Welcome to the Mindset for Life Podcast. This is Bethanie, your coach, from DrBCoach.Com--coaching with power, purpose and practical tools to help you show up with confidence.
Welcome to the podcast today. I'm Bethanie Hansen, and I'm here to talk with you about why life, or work, or both are so hard. Sometimes everything just seems really hard, right? It can feel like the whole world is against you. Like just as things start to go your way something happens. And now there's this new challenge...2022-09-1814 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast144 Winter Chapter 42 (The Lunar Chronicles)First, Bethanie, Kaley and Taylor discuss a recent Wolflet theory.
Then, in this week’s chapter, Thorne and Scarlet have escaped, and Winter and Iko were freed by Keeney, but their fates are still unknown. Cinder and Wolf are headed back to Artemisia in chains. Upon arrival, Cinder and Wolf are separated and Cinder feels the true concept of alone for the first time. But two surprise cell mates greet Cinder, a reminder from her past that being alone may actually be a blessing.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with spec...2022-07-1159 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast141 Bonus Kai Writes Cinders SpeechIn this weeks episode, Bethanie is joined by author Sierra Reyelts, who graciously wrote the requested fan fic of Kai writing Cinders speech.
Bethanie and Sierra discuss the writing craft and process and then perform a live reading of the short fan fic.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest author Sierra Reyelts.
Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast135 Winter Chapter 31 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at 13:45*
Leah and Ruth take over PKFP! While Bethanie is away, Leah from YA Book Chat Podcast and Spoiler Queen Ruth host Episode 135.
In this week’s chapter:
Scarlet and Winter continue their daring escape from Artemisia Palace, with help from a phantom friend. Scarlet decides their best plan is to go to Wolf’s family and seek shelter, so they head off for the small mining sector. Winter reveals to Scarlet her true reason for refusing to use her Lunar gift, leaving readers and Scarlet questioning if the gift coul...2022-03-141h 03
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast116 Special Topic Episode Disney Wall-EAnother Disney Topical Episode! As we take a break in between Fairest and Winter, Bethanie and her husband Quentin take the time to discuss the Disney film Wall-E.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Quentin Finger.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast102. Bonus Episode Cress Wrap Up with Marissa MeyerJoin Bethanie and special guest author Marissa Meyer as we wrap up Cress and reflect on the character and plot development. We also discuss Instant Karma and her upcoming release Gilded, set to come out November 2021, now available for preorder.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest was best-selling author Marissa Meyer from The Happy Writer podcast.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast101 Special Topic Episode Disney TangledJoin Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Cress and the 2013 Animated Disney FilmTangled!
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda Elligan.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-121h 10
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast85 Bonus Christmas Q&A EpisodeIn this bonus episode, Rampion Crew Member Sara interviews host Bethanie with some listener questions :)
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Rampion Crew Member Sara and a special appearance by Quentin Finger.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-251h 17
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast83 Cress Chapter 35 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 23:22*
Bethanie gives some listener feedback from this year's survey before we dive deep into chapter 35.
As Cinder tries desperately to think of a plan to stop the royal wedding, Iko shares a news update from Emperor Kai about the cyborg draft. Cinder is touched by Kai's announcement, and we discuss all the implications these changes may have in the future.
Iko shares the wedding guest list and finally, Cinder gets a lightbulb idea! Although her idea sparks joy in Iko, it leads to some interesting reveals from Jacin a...2020-12-141h 33
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast75. Cress Chapter 22 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 31:37*
After a listener email, Bethanie shares the podcast schedule for upcoming books and reveals when we will get to start covering Heartless, and the Renegades series!
In this week’s chapter, Aimory dodges all of Kai’s questions about the Lunar ships surrounding Earth, proving that Levana’s minions are both dedicated and skilled! After he recommends his awesome playlist for Kai’s wedding, Kai decides to reveal a secret to Torin.
Torin is less than enthusiastic about Kai’s secret research project and reminds him of the...2020-10-261h 25
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast73. Cress Chapter 19 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 21:42*
This week Bethanie is joined by Lauren, the host of Ink Feather Podcast. We once again see Emperor Kai, now with other world leaders reacting to a new threat from Luna. But while the other world leaders are quick to drastic actions, Kai thinks there is a more diplomatic response.
After a grueling and stressful meeting, Kai visits Priya in the garden for more wedding plans. Priya has a brilliant, yet controversial, idea for how to make the wedding more enjoyable for the guests and diplomats attending. While...2020-10-122h 17
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast72. Cress Chapters 17 & 18 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 47:15*
This week Bethanie is joined by fellow librarian and Patreon member Becca. We finally get to see what happened to Scarlet after she was captured by Thaumaturge Sybil. But as happy as we are to get an insight into her circumstances, she is far from safe, and we are left feeling sad and scared for her unknown future.
After a tearful ending to Scarlet's chapter, we join Cress and Thorne, still wandering the desert. Though they have found ways to improve their traveling, they are still having a rough go...2020-10-052h 36
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast66.Cress Chapter 8 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at timestamp 35:37*
This week former co-host Becca joins Bethanie to discuss chapter 8 of Cress.
As Cress prepares for the arrival of her Rampion Crew friends to rescue her, she is overwhelmed by emotions and impatient with anticipation.
But an unexpected visit from Mistress Sybil, and the reveal of another Lunar with her, complicate the rescue plan she has been looking forward to for seven years. Now Sybil awaits the arrival of the Rampion Crew with a plan of her own, and Cress's future remains bleak and unknown.
This...2020-08-241h 34
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast65. Cress Chapters 6 & 7 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:15*
We get our first glimpse into Kai's wedding plans and how much he is looking forward to the big day. Although some Earthen's are excited about the prospect of a Royal Wedding, many Earthen leaders are not happy about the choice to give more power to the predator. But, an unexpected update from Nainsi has the potential to brighten Kai's spirits.
Dr. Erland makes his first appearance since the end of book 1 and we get insight into his lovely living arrangements in Africa. But an unexpected visitor will share some star...2020-08-171h 27
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast64. Cress Chapters 4 & 5 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 9:53
The Rampion Crew have been slowly planning how to dethrone Levana, and it turns out they need evidence from a girl Cinder met in book 1.
Cress is playing games when a message that changes her life comes in. After an awkward meeting with the Rampion Crew, they decide it's time to rescue the damsel in distress.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Gin from Naked Bones Podcast.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast63. Bonus Episode Scarlet Easter Eggs with Marissa MeyerJoin Bethanie and special guest author Marissa Meyer as we explore some of the Easter Eggs from Scarlet and reflect on the character and plot development!
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest was best selling author Marissa Meyer from The Happy Writer podcast.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast62. Cress Chapters 2 & 3 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 16:11*
We rejoin the rampion crew where the gang is preparing for their next move. As Wolf trains Cinder on how to use her gift and how to fight, Thorne, Scarlet, and Iko are building the bonds of friendship.
Meanwhile, on her satellite, Cress reveals all the information she has been hiding from her mistress, Sybil, and her deepest desires are revealed.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Leah Stuhler from YA Book Chat Podcast.
Logo Art was created by A...2020-07-271h 28
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast61. Cress Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 11:33*
In our first look at book 3 of the Lunar Chronicles, we meet a Lunar shell named Cress who has been trapped on a satellite for the last seven years. Forced to do Queen Levana's evil bidding, Cress has always longed for freedom, and for the chance to live on Earth, the Blue Planet. Cress's life has been lonely isolation in her satellite and she yearns for companionship. As she tries to find the missing cyborg Cinder and her handsome fugitive ally Captain Carswell Thorne, Cress also faces the wrath of her mistress and...2020-07-201h 50
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast60. Special Bonus Episode Interview With Author Marissa Meyer*Special Bonus Episode*
This is a very special bonus episode where host Bethanie got the chance to interview the best selling author who inspired this podcast, Marissa Meyer!
This podcast episode does contain spoilers, there was a special exception made for this amazing opportunity!
Happy listening!
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Marissa Meyer.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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2020-07-1648 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast59. Special Topic Episode Disney Beauty and the BeastJoin Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Scarlet and the 1991 Animated Disney Film Beauty and the Beast!
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda Elligan.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast58. Scarlet Chapters 46 & 47 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 37:50*
Still aboard the Rampion, Scarlet is coming to terms with the loss of her grandmother and Wolf is learning to use Earthen tools. Scarlet and Wolf enjoy a meal together and realize there may be more between them than the food.
Cinder contemplates her future and Kai's engagement while Iko feels the weight of her responsibilities on her Rampion shoulders. Iko and Cinder share moments of friendship and Cinder devises a plan and vows to stop hiding.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; tod...2020-07-061h 38
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast57. Scarlet Chapters 44 & 45 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 24:18*
Aboard the Rampion, Cinder, Scarlet, Wolf, Thorne, and Iko have just escaped Earth and are now orbiting in space. After tending to their wounds, Scarlet confronts Cinder and her secret identity is finally revealed. Wolf offers to help Cinder and Scarlet reminds her of her responsibilities, but all Cinder wants is one moment to think.
On the moon, Luna watches over her minions as they prepare for another attack on Earth. She learns the damages her LSOP's have waged on the Earthen unions, and contemplates her new role as fiance an...2020-06-292h 07
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast56. Scarlet Chapter 43 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 7:50*
We find ourselves in Kai's POV, watching the horrible Lunar attacks on the Netlink. During a conference with the Earthen Union, Kai and the other world leaders try to make sense of these devastating and terrifying attacks on Earth.
While trying to determine the best courses of action, Huy interrupts the meeting Kai abruptly ends the call. It seems Cinder has been located, but once again managed to escape. At this news, and with the attack on Earth haunting him, Emporer Kai makes a bold decision that will end the...2020-06-221h 05
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast55. Scarlet Chapters 41 & 42 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 13:58*
After getting shot with a tranquilizer dart, Wolf passes out and Scarlet is surprised to meet a man and a girl in the streets of Paris. When she realizes who the girl is, Scarlet is torn between her desire to protect Wolf and her last promise to her grandmother.
Cinder and Thorne find themselves with 2 new stowaway aboard the Rampion, one an unconscious wolf soldier from the moon. When they try to escape, they find themselves surrounded by lunar ops and a thaumaturge. Iko and Scarlet, and Cinders' ability to...2020-06-151h 12
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast54. Scarlet Chapters 39 & 40 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 15:58*
After finally being reunited with her Grandmere, Scarlet must now face the wrath of Ran who is determined to kill her as a way to weaken his alpha, Wolf.
Scarlet loses everything precious to her while fighting for her life, and Wolf appears unexpectedly. After defeating Ran, Wolf chases Scarlet down himself, but before she can calm him down and remind him who he really is, something else whooshes by.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Amanda Garrison from...2020-06-081h 38
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast53. Scarlet Chapters 37 & 38 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 10:47*
As Cinder and Thorne flee the city of Rieux and its attackers, Iko reveals they aren't the only ones under attack, and Cinder must leave behind a part of her past and her heart.
While listening to the howls in the basement, Scarlet is shocked to also hear the cries of a familiar voice. But after finally being reunited with her beloved Grandmere, Scarlet is surprised by what Grandmere is asking of her. While she struggles to find a way to safely escape with her Grandmere, Scarlet may have more...2020-06-011h 29
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast52. Scarlet Chapters 35 & 36 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 17:19*
As Cinder and Thorne search Michelle Benoit's hometown for a power cell, they come across some unwanted and unexpected visitors. But Cinder is shocked when she finds out who they are really looking for.
As Cinder and Thorne try to find a safe way to escape the police and the Eastern Common Wealth military, an even bigger threat arrives, ready to rip them all to shreds. T
his podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Morgan Clark, with a special vo...2020-05-241h 21
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast51. Scarlet Chapters 33 & 34 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 37:35*
*~*Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of The Prince Kai Fan Pod!*~*
We once again join Cinder and Thorne as they venture into the town of Rieux in search of a power cell for the Rampion. After a meeting with an unobservant shop clerk and a creepy, burly man, they leave the shop just to find themselves face to face with the police. But the officer isn't looking for a Linh... Cinder.
As Cinder and Thorne try to evade arrest at the Rieux Tavern, another burly stranger attacks...2020-05-192h 03
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast50. Scarlet Chapters 31 & 32 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 13:35*
Cinder and Thorne finally touch back down to Earth in search of Michelle Benoit and answers. But as they explore the farm, they find secrets of Cinders' past that lead to more questions than answers. In the house, they find Michelle Benoit's ID chip and an unexpected visitor tells them of her disappearance. After finding out her granddaughter is also MIA, Cinder and Thorne must plan their next move.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Ariel Henry.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast49. Scarlet Chapters 29 & 30 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 25:38*
Scarlet has spent all day locked up in an old dressing room in the opera house; biding her time and plotting revenge on Wolf. But after an unsatisfying reunion with her grandmere, Scarlet loses more than her temper.
Wolf's real name is revealed in the first-ever chapter from his POV. Jael is here for the dramatic reunion of brothers Ze'Ev and Ran, but Wolf only has senses for Scarlet. Before we get the chance to learn where WOlf's loyalties really lie, it is revealed that the Predator has a...2020-05-111h 33
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast48. Scarlet Chapters 27 & 28 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 23:54*
As Scarlet and Wolf finally arrive at 'Gang' headquarters, it's not what Scarlet expected to find. In an antiquated Opera House lit by obsolete candles, Scarlet is not only surprised by the reveal of 'the gang' is, but she is also surprised by their secret accomplice.
We finally see a chapter from Kai's POV again, but Kai doesn't have much to be happy about. After a grueling 48 hours in which he has done five press conferences and gotten no sleep, he is visited by two surprise guests, who don't...2020-05-042h 40
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast47. Scarlet Chapters 25 & 26 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 11:08*
A haunting memory comes back to Scarlet in a dream, making her think she might finally have information the gang wants. Wolf fears this new information isn't enough to help her rescue Granny Benoit, but Scarlet is blinded by her eagerness to save her grandmother.
As Scarlet and Wolf arrive in Paris, they are followed by some unexpected visitors. Scarlet is starting to have second thoughts and worries about Wolf's safety, but when they arrive at the gang headquarters, it's too late to turn around.
This podcast...2020-04-271h 46
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast46. Scarlet Chapter 24 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 17:45*
Book Three of Scarlet Begins! Join Bethanie and Barbara, one of the hosts of Badass Literature Society Podcast, as we discuss Chapter 24 of Scarlet. Cinder, Iko, and Thorne are still trying to evade detection while cruising through outer space in The Rampion. While Cinder is working on her Lunar Gift, Thorne notices a familiar face on TV and later reveals to Cinder a new clue in their search for the lost princess.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Barbara from Ba...2020-04-201h 09
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast45. Scarlet Chapter 23 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 16:39*
Join Bethanie and guest Morgan as we discuss chapter 23 of Scarlet! As Scarlet and Wolf prepare to jump onto a moving train, Scarlet's world is starting to crumble as more secrets are revealed about Granny Benoit and more clues from her past come to the surface. But before Scarlet can obsess over who her Grandmother really is and what she may be hiding, a fumbled jump sends her and Wolf over the edge. Wolf saves Scarlet from falling off the train, but will he be able to get her safely to...2020-04-131h 32
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast44. Scarlet Chapters 21 & 22 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 14:50*
Join Bethanie and Ruth as we discuss chapters 21 and 22 of Scarlet! Scarlet and Wolf have a dangerous encounter with Ran, which leads to more questions than answers. But when secrets are revealed about Grandma Benoit, Scarlet realizes there is more to be afraid of than just a gang of wolves.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Ruth Redmond.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast43. Scarlet Chapters 19 & 20 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 6:42*
Join Bethanie and special guest Paige Turner from Book Lit Podcast to discuss chapters 19 and 20 of Scarlet! We meet up with Cinder, Thorne, and Iko making a cozy home in their new space ship. Cinder has finally filled Iko and Thorne in on some of her stories but has kept the biggest secrets to herself. While Iko struggles to accept Thorne for his criminal mastermind, and Cinder for her Lunar Status, they have much bigger problems on their hands if their power cell to the spaceship runs out.
In chapter 20...2020-03-301h 09
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast42. Special Topic Episode Disney FrozenAnother Disney Topical Episode! Join Bethanie and her sister Lindsey to discuss the Disney film Frozen.
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Lindsey Myers.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast41. Scarlet Chapters 17 & 18 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at 9:30*
This week I am joined by Amanda Elligan from Adapted for Your Viewing Podcast. We continue with Scarlet and Wolf on their journey to Paris. After some failed attempts at small talk, Scarlet leaves Wolf alone in their train compartment. While she is away, she meets a stranger who may be more foe than friend. But just when she is starting to feel safe again, the train turns into a hot quarantine zone. Wolf has a plan to escape, but it may be a bigger leap than Scarlet is ready to take.
2020-03-161h 19
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast40. Scarlet Chapters 15 & 16 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts at time stamp 9:15*
We meet up with Cinder and Thorne, who are getting to know each other while traveling amongst the stars. Soon they are joined by an unexpected guest, and Cinder finally tells her story. We leave Cinder and Thorne behind in the next chapter to catch up with Wolf and Scarlet.
After her long and dramatic evening with her father, she and Wolf are headed to Paris. But when they finally get to the train, they realize they don’t really know each other at all.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast39. Scarlet Chapters 13 & 14 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 7:20*
Scarlet and Wolf confront her estranged father and chaos ensues. Wolf may be more of a partner than Scarlet bargained for, and though a lot of secrets are revealed, Scarlet ends this chapter with some new information, a new mission, and more questions.
Then we catch up with Emperor Kai as his conspiracy theories start to build up more evidence. He and Torin entertain some guests, along with a new friend, but Kai is left feeling more defeated and heartbroken than ever.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast38. Scarlet Chapters 11 & 12 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 21:00*
This week we are joined by a special guest! We return to the farmhouse with Scarlet, Wolf, and her estranged father. Scarlet offers Wolf some tomatoes and starts interrogating him for more information, but she doesn't get very many answers before a distraction has her running outside the house.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guests were Amy Hall and Ashleigh Leonard.
Logo art was created by Angela Wong.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast37. Special Topic Episode Disney CinderellaOur first ever Special Topics Episode!
Join Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Cinder and the 1950 Animated Disney Film Cinderella!
This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda Elligan.
Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast36. Scarlet Chapters 9 & 10 (The Lunar Chronicles)*Our chapter discussion starts at timestamp 18:25.*
We join Cinder and Thorne as they brave the sewer tunnels under New Beijing as they escape. After some time sloshing in the sewers and wandering the streets, they finally find Thorne's ship, but finding it and using it will prove to be two very different things.
Thorne and Cinder will face multiple unexpected obstacles as they attempt to leave in the 'Captain's' ship, all in the pursuit of Freedom.
**Special Guest Appearance by Scamp Finger**
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. F...2020-02-101h 28
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast35. Scarlet Chapter 8 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapter 8 of Scarlet.
It's a party of three! All three hosts Bethanie, Becca, and Ashleigh are finally reunited to discuss chapter 8 of Scarlet! After some housekeeping, we begin our chapter discussion at time stamp 10:11. Scarlet journeys to the Morel farm to confront Wolf about the kidnapping and torture of her father, and the whereabouts of her grandmother.
But Scarlet is not prepared for the dangers of Wolf's streetfighter subculture, and Wolf has some surprising secrets of his own.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special gue...2020-02-0350 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast34. Scarlet Chapters 6 & 7 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 4 and 5 of Scarlet.
We finally get to see Cinder and Kai again! First, we catch up with Cinder and her new accomplice as they attempt a daring escape.
Meanwhile, a heartbroken and confused Kai must do what is best for his country, even if it's not what's best for Cinder.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Ashleigh Leonard.
Logo art was created by Angela Wong.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast33. Scarlet Chapters 4 & 5 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 4 and 5 of Scarlet.
Special guest Amy Hall joins Bethanie for more Scarlet chapter discussion. This week we meet a new person, say hello to an old friend, and learn a little more about Scarlet's life.
After starting with a new perspective and an unexpected escape plan, we meet up with Scarlet for an unprecedented horrifying reveal. Bethanie compares it to a popular TV show and the thrilling chapter leaves us terrified of what’s to come for Scarlet.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s speci...2020-01-201h 22
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast32. Scarlet Chapters 2 & 3 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 2 and 3 of Scarlet.
We return to Scarlet in the Rieux tavern enjoying the company of the locals. After a daring speech on the bar, Scarlet has a bit of a disagreement with some of the bar patrons about the well being of her grandmother.
A new face in the tavern steps in, revealing a bit of a violent streak and an overindulgent appetite. Scarlet’s new acquaintance has a proposition for her, but Scarlet may have bigger things on her mind.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Fin...2020-01-131h 20
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast31. Scarlet Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapter 1 of Scarlet.
Stars Above we are finally back from Hiatus! After some catching up and housekeeping, we have a few announcements and fan art. Then, it’s time for our first look at Scarlet with Chapter 1! Scarlet is infuriated when an unexpected comm ruins her day. As she ponders the whereabouts of her beloved grandmother, she has a hard time hiding her anger and takes it on her tomatoes. We meet a couple of the people in Scarlet's life and get to know just a little bit about her before we are left with a c...2020-01-061h 07
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast30. Cinder Wrap Up (The Lunar Chronicles)Join us as we finish off the first book of our podcast! We will discuss Highlights from Cinder, sort our main characters into Hogwarts Houses, Share all of our Easter Eggs and GLOVES! Tune in as we say goodbye to our first book Cinder, and get ready to start our second book Scarlet in January!
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guests were Rebecca Baker and Ashleigh Leonard.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast29. Cinder Chapters 37 & 38 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 37 and 38 of Cinder.
We left Cinder being carted away with her missing foot and return to find her in her blindingly white cell. Just when things are looking really bleak, an unexpected visitor brings some even more unexpected news, and Cinder must decide where her destiny awaits.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guests were Rebecca Baker and Ashleigh Leonard.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast28. Cinder Chapter 36 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapter 36 of Cinder.
Levana is prepared to bargain Kai for Cinder's Life, but Kai has other plans. Cinder reveals her true self to Kai, The Predator, and the world, but it's the Queen's true form that has her weak in the knees! After an exhausting visit to the gardens, Cinder's fate seems bleak as we end chapter 36 and prepare for the final two chapters of the book.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guests were Rebecca Baker and Ashleigh Leonard.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast27. Cinder Chapters 34 & 35 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 34 and 35 of Cinder.
After Cinder arrives at the ball, she endures a run-in with Adri, Pearl, Torin, and The Predator herself! Cinder tries to caution Emperor Kai about his impending doom, but he does not heed her warning. After a brief moment of blissful dancing, Kai and Cinder must face the reality of a mechanic falls in love with an emperor. But their intimate relationship is not the only secret to be revealed….
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Rebecca Baker.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast26. Cinder Chapter 33 (The Lunar Chronicles)Join us to discuss chapter 33 and celebrate 6 months of Prince Kai Fan Pod!
Cinder is ready to go to the ball but has a very rocky journey to the palace. She arrives late, drenched from the rain, and covered in grease stains. After seeing Pearl and Adri with newly crowned Emperor, and witnessing the beauty of The Predator up close and personal, Cinder's anxiety is at peak level when a guard approaches her asking for to scan her ID chip. We leave Cinder nervous as the scanner runs across her wrist and surprised by the announcement that...2019-11-221h 07
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast25. Cinder Chapters 31 and 32 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 31 and 32 of Cinder.
It's finally time to announce our logo contest winner! Thank you to everyone who participated. Our new logo art was created by @angela._wong_art on Instagram. After Pearl, AKA Regina George destroyed Cinder's gloves from Kai, Cinder hobbles home on her crutches. She must wash the hover in time for her lovely stepfamily to attend the Ball. After Pearl and Adri leave for the ball, Cinder starts to pack for her escape when an unexpected comm interrupts her. Now she must rush to save to the ball in time to...2019-11-111h 11
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast24. Cinder Chapter 30 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapter 30 of Cinder.
This week we see a sad but determined Cinder back at her market booth. Ready to runaway and counting down the minutes, she is surprised when an unexpected visitor shows up with a gift. But Pearl is quick to stomp on her happiness and once again we find Cinder with a broken heart.
*Warning* This episode does include tangents!
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Ashleigh Leonard.
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The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast23. Cinder Chapters 28 and 29 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 28 and 29 of Cinder.
We get to enjoy a lovely dinner with Kai, Torin, Sybil, Queen Levana, and other guests. But an accidental mirror turns Levana into a drama queen and her temper tantrum leaves us terrified. Cinder is outraged that Adri had her arrested as a runaway cyborg, but Adri has her own anger issues. Devastated at the loss of Peony, Adri takes her pain out on Cinder and an unexpected ending leaves us heartbroken.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guests were Rebecca Baker an...2019-10-281h 03
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast22. Cinder Chapters 26 and 27 (The Lunar Chronicles)We discuss chapters 26 and 27 of Cinder.
We join Kai, Torin, The Predator, and other officials at a fancy dinner party. But an unexpected dinner platter ruins the vibe. Kai saves the day but not before The Predator gets the last word. Then, we join Cinder at the quarantines desperate to save Peony. After a run-in with an android, Cinder sees an old acquaintance in a faraway bed. But new arrivals at the quarantines surprise Cinder, and we are left wondering where she is going next.
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger...2019-10-211h 18
Woodworker + WifeW+W 007: Miscarriage and RainbowsThis week, Dan and Bethanie wrap up their 3-part series about being faithful and obedient in times of uncertainty. In the midst of a crazy and challenging 2018 summer and fall season, Dan and Bethanie experienced a number of blessings that developed through the pain of hardships. One such hardship was our miscarriage. The blessing was our rainbow baby: Lucy.Resources mentionedhttps://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-loss/supporting-others/Social MediaInstagram --> @woodworkerandwifeFacebook --> http://www.facebook.com/woodworkerandwifeEm...2019-10-1732 min
The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast1. Cinder Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)Welcome to Prince Kai Fan Pod! Prince Kai Fan Pod is a Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast!
Let's talk about Cinder, her pal Iko, and meeting the handsome prince! What we lack in audio skills, we try to make up for in content!
This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie A. Finger; today’s special guest was Rebecca Baker.
Join host and creator Bethanie and fantastic guests on a Read-Along Journey through all of Marissa Meyer's Books, starting with The Lunar Chronicles! We will discuss each book, in order, chapter by chapter, Sp...2019-05-2055 min