Found Family Book Hive
Episodes
55. November 2025 | Good Spirits
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month our trio is talking ALLLLL things Good Spirits by BK Borison! A book that has a quirky main character, a ghost, and SO many shenanigans is ...
54. October 2025 | The Coven
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are deep diving into The Coven by Harper L. Woods this month. And goodness do we have LOTS of questions. Join us as we breakdown the whole book, di...
53. September 2025 | Story Of My Life
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are breaking down "The Story of My Life" by Lucy Score and goodness is this a fun episode.We spend a lot of time talking abo...
52. Laura Wood
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh dear listeners you are in for such a treat! Author and our new bestie, Laura Wood, comes on the pod to chat all things books!If you are not familia...
51. August 2025 Book Club | A Forbidden Alchemy
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up our August Book Club books, we dive into the world of "A Forbidden Alchemy" by Stacey McEwan. A magical realism, meets historical fiction,...
50. August 2025 Book Club | Night Shade
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trio is digging into Night Shade by Autumn Woods in our 1 of 2 books for August Book Club. This dark romance had us talking about face tattoos, le...
49. July 2025 Book Club | Under Your Spell
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh you are in for such a bookish treat! We deep dive into Laura Wood's "Under Your Spell" and it doesn't disappoint!Clemmie finding ...
48. June 2025 Book Club | Shield of Sparrows
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, it’s already time for our June Book Club Breakdown, and this month we’re diving into Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry!This romantasy ga...
46. May 2025 Book Club | Say You'll Remember Me
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our trio is breaking down all things Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez—and whew, there’s a lot to unpack! We’re talking about the pe...
47. Silver Elite Continued
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trio is back—and this time, it's Cale's turn to weigh in on Silver Elite by Dani Francis! If you haven’t listened to Episode 45 yet, h...
45. Silver Elite
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and Danielle are diving into Silver Elite by Dani Francis and wow, do we have a LOT to say about this dystopian romantasy. From the twists and tur...
44. April 2025 Book Club | Fear The Flames
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our April Book Club pick was Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling. As we do each month, we have LOTS of feelings on this book. Cale legit brings a l...
43. March 2025 Book Club | Butcher & Blackbird
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh you are in for such a treat as we breakdown "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver!This book while dark and a bit unhinged is an utte...
42. February 2025 Book Club | Beg, Borrow, or Steal
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, book lovers! You are in for a treat as we dive into Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams on this episode of Found Family Book Hive!We’re ...
41. Book Boyfriends
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Found Family Book Hive, we’re diving deep into one of our favorite topics—book boyfriends! We’re breaking down what make...
40. January 2025 Book Club | A Fate Inked In Blood
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Cale’s birthday month, and what better way to celebrate than with a Romantasy filled with magic, gods, epic shenanigans, and thrilling advent...
39. Metal Slinger
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we’re diving deep into Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Join us as we unpack Brynn’s incredible journey, gush over the un...
38. Rachel Schneider
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh friends, buckle up because our latest obsession is "Metal Slinger" by Rachel Schneider, and we were beyond thrilled to chat with Rachel herself in ...
37. December Book Club | Faking Christmas
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, our trio dives into all things Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel—a festive rom-com that has us swooning! 🎄 From fake datin...
36. Author Cindy Steel Returns
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a festive literary treat as author Cindy Steel joins us on the podcast! In this episode, we dive into her newest release, "Rebel Summer"...
35. Kindred’s Curse Saga Theories
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To conclude our Found Family Book Hive ❤️s All Things Penn Cole month, we’re diving deep into the most exciting part: the theories! During our...
34. Lindsay Lambert Blythe
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Found Family, you’re in for a treat! 🐝✨ In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Lindsay Lambert Blythe, and we’re diving deep i...
33. November Book Club | Business Casual
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we’re diving into BK Borison’s "Business Casual", a standalone romance in the Lovelight Farms world! 📚✨ Nova Porter is a driven t...
32. Heat Of The Everflame
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Found Family Book Hive is back with an exciting bonus episode, diving into Heat of the Everflame by the talented Penn Cole, part of The Kindred...
31. Penn Cole
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're buzzing with excitement because today is a BIG day for the Found Family Book Hive! Join us for an exclusive interview with the incredible Penn C...
30. October Book Club | The Undermining of Twyla & Frank
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FOUND FAMILY BOOK HIVE! 🎉 Thanks so much for listening, sharing, and being part of this amazing first year with us! Now...
29. Trope 101 - Slow Burn
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode we are talking all things slow burn! Professor Jen is back educating us on all things will they won't they. This is clearly a favorite...
28. September Book Club | The Dead Romantics
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some big feelings on this breakdown of "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston! FMC Florence is a ghostwriter who sees ghosts...
27. Trope 101 - Tropes We Hate
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode we are leaving the sunshine behind and discussing 3 of the tropes that make us want to throw our books:MiscommunicationAccidenta...
26. August Book Club | Happily Never After
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sunshine, Grump, and Vibes are digging into "Happily Never After" by Lynn Painter, and it's such a fun book and subsequently, a fun ...
25. Jessica Taylor
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the trio is thrilled to welcome Jessica Taylor to dive deep into the world of books! Jessica takes us on a journey through her person...
24. Glow Of The Everflame
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We loved "Spark of the Everflame" so much (episode 21 from June's Book Club Read) that we had to continue the series. Welcome to this ...
23. July Book Club | The Veiled Kingdom
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sunshine (Danielle), Vibes (Cale), and Grump (Jen) dive into “The Veiled Kingdom" by Holly Renee. We had some BIG thoughts on ...
22. Trope 101 - Found Family
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson in Trope 101 we are learning all about Found Family, which is a fan favorite of our trio. Professor Jen, as always, breaks down this be...
21. June Book Club | Spark Of The Everflame
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
June's book club book discussion really lives up to it's name! The Books & Brands trio get into quite a few heated discussions during this...
20. Trope 101 - Arranged Marriage
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
School is back in session as we are learning all things Arranged Marriage! Get your Goodreads ready so you can add all of the great recommendations f...
19. May Book Club | The Rule Book
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest read has sparked quite the debate among our members, with opinions divided on nearly every aspect. The Rule Book by Sarah Adams, follows t...
18. Trope 101 - Marriage of Convenience
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another installment of our Trope 101 series, where we delve into the intricate dynamics of storytelling tropes. Today, we're shini...
17. Heidi Card
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Card joins us this week to talk about her journey to reading as an adult! Get your goodreads ready to add to your TBR list because she has some ...
16. April Book Club | Bride
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh friends. This is a fun episode! Join Cale, Jen and Danielle as they dive into Bride by Ali Hazelwood! A romantasy and mystery novel. Misery, a v...
15. Trope 101 - Fake Dating
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk all things Fake Dating! Some great back and forth on if we like or hate this trope, if we think this is actually a real life t...
14. March Book Club | The Silent Patient
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A psychological thriller, with LOTS of twists and turns leads to LOTS of BIG feelings on this episode of Books and Brands. The Silent Patient by Alex ...
13. Trope 101 - Enemies to Lovers
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Professer Jen is back educating on her FAVORITE trope - Enemies to Lovers. All things banter, slow burn and so much snark! So enjoy t...
12. Cindy Steel
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh. This. Episode. We are chatting with author, Cindy Steel and goodness is it a fun one! Cindy is the author of 6 rom coms and she shares all about ...
11. February Book Club | The One With The Kiss Cam
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This book club episode is pure sunshine! Chatting about "The One With The Kiss Cam" by Cindy Steel was an utter delight. The group chats abo...
10. Trope 101 - 2nd Chance
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will have you laughing from start to finish or at least we hope it will! We cover more on what tropes are, specifically the ins and outs...
9. January Book Club | Rosie + The Falcon Queen
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is so fun because we have special guest George joining us as we talk all things Rosie and The Falcon Queen by Geri Halliwell-Horner. Thi...
8. Georgie Durcan
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oooo are you in for a treat! Join Cale and Danielle as they welcome the Soulful Life Coach, Georgie Durcan! Embrace guilt-free "book time,"...
7. Trope 101 - Sunshiney Grumpy
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
☀️😠 Dive into the ultimate Sunshine vs. Grumpy showdown on our latest episode! Professor Jen takes the lead, unraveling just what is a trope an...
6. December Book Club | In A Holidaze
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whew the December Book Club has LOTS of opinions! Join us as we chat all things ‘In a Holidaze’ by Christina Lauren. Haven’t read it yet? Her...
5. November Book Club | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into our November Book Club read, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson! The book revolves around Pip's high scho...
4. Kara Bligh
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kara Bligh, a branding client of the Silver Lining Design, discusses the process of creating new branding for her business. T...
3. Jamie Degler | Turn The Page
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of indie bookstores and reading preferences with Jamie Degler, owner of Turn the Page, a charming boo...
2. October Book Club | The Undertaking of Hart + Mercy
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Books and Brands Book Club! In this episode, we dive deep into the pages of 'The Undertaking of Hart an...
1. Is this the first episode or the intro?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of the "Books + Brands" podcast, your hosts Danielle, Cale, and Jen invite you to join them on a delightful journey...
Episode 55: Kara Bligh shares about changing the conversation
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kara shares her story about her nephew Alec. Alec is her 16-year-old nephew who died by suicide. Kara shares the lessons she and her family have gaine...
Episode 54: Emily Aarons shares the power of intuition
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emily shares about how she started meditating and learning more about her intuition that helped her to open her business. We talk about following thos...
Episode 53: Chris Anderson shares the importance of self worth
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares how he had a normal childhood with nothing horrific happening but everything kept compounding. He had a soccer injury, followed by surge...
Episode 52: Denise Schroder shares her journey of delayed blessings
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Schroder shares her journey of delayed blessings. She shares her story of wanting to be a realtor and her then husband squashed those dreams. S...
Episode 51: Aaron Schiller shares about praying for miracles
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron shares the heartwrenching story about how his wife, Megan, went from being a healthy, vibrant woman to almost dying from the flu. Aaron shares t...
Episode 50: Dr. Lindsay Weisner shares how her upbringing led her to becoming a psychologist
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay shares how she grew up with a mother with mental illness and how that has affected so many different facets of her life. She discusses the lac...
Episode 49: Jo Perron shares how she has traveled the world + her experience of living abroad
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jo shares how she felt like she wanted to have an adventure and left Ottawa, Canada and took off to see the world. Jo shares how she would take on wor...
Episode 48: Alison Jane Ryan shares her journey with Postpartum Depression
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Jane Ryan shares how she went from being a world traveler that was never wanting to have kids to finally deciding she was ready. Alison talk...
Episode 47: Cale Henry shares the joy of Christmas
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cale Henry is lovingly referred to as the prince of Christmas, so naturally, it just made sense to have him share fun facts, memories and the best of ...
Episode 46: Emilie Clark shares how she loves her anxiety
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Clark shares how she had everything...perfect job, house, the guy and everything yet she wasn’t happy, and crumbling under anxiety. She talks...
Episode 45: Amanda McCusker shares how writing saved her
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda McCusker is the storyteller this week and she shares how her love of writing and journalism has helped her not only to create a clear path for ...
Episode 44: Jen Johannsen shares about non-weird meditation
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Johannsen shares her story of how meditation has changed her world. We talk about the science behind meditation and the real-life examples that ha...
Episode 43: Georgina Durcan shares the importance of connection over perfection in motherhood.
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Georgina Duncan is back again and this time sharing her motherhood story. As an intuitive therapist, it was refreshing to hear that she has the same w...
Episode 42: Betsy Milne + Laura Milne share how social media changed their whole life
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy and Laura are the ladies behind the Luscious Hustle. They met through a DM on Instagram and they share how their friendship turned into a podcas...
Episode 41: Marshall Atkisson shares lessons from 1st grade
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Atkisson is definitely in my top 2 guests, and I think you will fall instantly in love with him. Please note: I'm incredibly biased as I am h...
Episode 40: Carmen Payne shares her survival story
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Payne she's her breast cancer journey. She talks about the process from finding the lump to chemo, losing her hair, multiple surgeries, and rad...
Episode 39: Sherold Barr shares how a near fatal accident saved her
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sherold Barr was on vacation in Mexico and was in a horrific accident. She shares her work to get back her strength, to re-evaluate what was important...
Episode 38: Courtney Taylor shares how dreaming changed everything for her
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Taylor shares how she left her retail management position to pursue her passion with Young Living Essential Oils. Courtney shares the proces...
Episode 37: What the heck to share on social media
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a little different than normal and will be used as a follow up to the social media series that we wrapped up last week. Link be...
Episode 36: Georgina Durcan shares tools for living a fulfilled life
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Georgina Durcan, intuitive therapist, is the storyteller this week and GOODNESS is this full of great information. Since Georgina has a podcast where ...
Episode 35: Kevin and Melissa Szczepanek share the overwhelm of a house fire
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the list of worst fears for a lot of people is a house fire. Kevin and Melissa share how it happened, how their community rallied around them and t...
Episode 34: Nikki Brown shares how she makes the world more beautiful
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Brown is the storyteller this week and you are going to LOVE her. She is a makeup artist and she shares her story of leaving corporate America a...
Episode 33: Josh Fakes shares about loss + raising children
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Fakes is the storyteller this week and is actually the final dad in the Father's Day series. Josh shares about losing 9 family members in a shor...
Episode 32: Kelly Dugas shares how she found sobriety
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Dugas shares how at 25 she stopped drinking and has been sober for over 6 years. She shares her story on how she started drinking and then came...
Episode 31: Dan Silvey shares how he has maintained relationships with his adult kids
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There can’t be a father’s day without including this guy. Dan Silvey, my amazing dad, chats about how taking up running in his 50s has changed not...
Episode 30: Mike Watts Shares About Putting Fatherhood First
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Watts is on the podcast this week and we talk all about SO many things about parenting. Mike shares the dynamics of equal parenting, how the male...
Episode 29: Andrea Dawn Shares Single Motherhood and a Few Lessons on that Journey
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Dawn is the final mama in our mother's day series and goodness does she not disappoint. Andrea shares how she left an abusive relationship with...
Episode 28: Pam Silvey Shares About Finding Peace in Caring for Her Mom
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pam Silvey (my mama) is the next storyteller in our Mother’s Day series and this week she is talking about being the daughter. Pam shares how she to...
Episode 27: Brittany Gunter Shares How a Camera Led to the Freedom of Homeschooling
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Gunter is the next in our Mother’s Day series. Brittany shares how photography helped her to be more present, capture the realness of life ...
Episode 26: I Share My Journey to Motherhood.
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 3rd story in our Mother’s Day series is…ME! I am the storyteller this week and I am telling my story of motherhood. From miscarriage to a hea...
Episode 25: Claire Trost Shares How She Found Self-Acceptance
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Trost is the storyteller this episode and she shares her start to motherhood and how it didn’t go as planned. Claire, as a self-described, cr...
Episode 24: Bianca Reed Shares How After 11 Years of Marriage She Spiced Things Up by Having Kids
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bianca Reed shares her journey to motherhood in our Mother's Day series! Some women know all of their lives that they want to be mamas and others aren...
Episode 23: Trent Atkisson Shares How He Went From the Sidelines to Crossing Finishing Lines
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Atkisson shares how he went from being a spectator swearing he would never run to running multiple marathons, 1000 miles in one year and over 15...
Episode 22: Liza Witonis Shares How They Went From $320,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Witonis tells the story of how she and her husband made the decision to take back their life and address their finances. She shares how they beca...
Episode 21: Ashley Meyer Shares How Rejection Led to a National Movement
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Meyer shares how being kicked out of a mom Facebook group lead her to create a whole movement for moms who are also entrepreneurs. Ashley share...
Episode 20: Jason Henderson Talks Positive Politics
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Politics and politicians are something that doesn’t scream Silver Lining Life Podcast BUT it does when it is a storyteller that talks about things l...
Episode 19: Greg Powell Shares How Emergency Surgery Led Him to a Life He Fully Appreciates.
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Powell shares how some major health issues led to huge changes in his life. He shares how he went from having horrible indigestion to major surge...
Episode 18: Valerie Howard Talks About Loss + Hope
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is such a deep conversation that I believe will resonate so well because even if you haven’t experienced the loss of someone close to you, you ...
Episode 17: Katie Maggio Talks Hate and Celebrating Others
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE Katie Maggio is our storyteller this week and we are chatting about hate. Katie shares how hate has been thrown around lately in her life and the ...
Episode 16: Kris Britton + Ryan Yokome Share How They Have Built a Life and Business Together
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to end our relationship series with Kris Britton + Ryan Yokome! While they are still considered newlyweds, this duo’s relationship ...
Episode 15: Trent + Danielle Atkisson Share How Their Marriage Works While Parenting 3 Little Boys
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode my fantastic husband Trent joins me as we continue the relationship series. We have been married almost 8 years and we share our story ...
Episode 14: Stephanie Wess Shares 4 Steps to Having a Better Image of Ourselves
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oh goodness, this episode is going to really hit home to so many, even men! The incredible Stephanie Wess tells her story about body image and how sh...
Episode 13: Clint and Crissy Proffit Share the Fun Way They Met and How They Have Navigated Their Relationship for Over 2 Decades
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When I first came up with the idea for this podcast, I knew I wanted to share couples’ stories as well. This entire episode had me laughing and smil...
Episode 12: Kara Bligh Shares How She Found Her Way to a Holistic Life
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This chat with Kara Bligh, of Pretty HOL Life, was so eye-opening. Kara shares her journey of how she changed her life because of pregnancy and being ...
Episode 11: Bridgit Norris Talks About Her Passion Project of Empowering Girls.
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bridgit Norris left home when she was 12. 12. Insert wide-eyed emoji. She shares this story and the lessons she learned along the way. With being on h...