Best Zibby Owens Podcasts (2024)

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Zibby Owens on Starting a Career Later in Life 31:10

15d ago31:10

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Zibby Owens witnessed first-hand the payoff of great entrepreneurship as she watched her father build his company, Blackstone, from the ground up. She freelanced as a writer earlier in her career. She focused on raising her kids for 10+ years. Then her marriage ended. So she spent her weekends without the kids rekindling her love of literature – an…

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Steve Almond, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories 30:08

2h ago30:08

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Sports Illustrated Model Molly Sims on Leaving a Job with Dignity 28:14

37m ago28:14

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Kentucky-born model Molly Sims never met a biscuit she didn’t like. Her southern charm brought her to college at Vanderbilt University, where she made the boldest move of her career: quitting her pre-law studies to become a full time model. Molly was in her early 20s, alone, and homesick halfway across the world. But with placements on the cover of…

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Liz Truss 37:12

3h ago37:12

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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss: Espresso Liz Truss discusses her preference for the emergence of independent journalism and death of traditional media in America as opposed to Britain where the BBC is still dominant, names her favorite few states in America, names the two places in Britain that every American should visit, talks about the stress o…

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Episode 179: Dr. Amy Bantham – Revitalizing Family Fitness: Crafting an Active Lifestyle for Our Kids 37:52

41m ago37:52

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Dr. Amy Bantham is the founder and CEO of Move to Live More. They have a mission to bring healthcare, health and fitness and communities together to get people active and healthy. Dr. Amy has a book called Move to Live More which is all about trying to help us keep our kids active. Amy also has a podcast related to this topic, which is a fantastic …

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Denise Dorrance, POLAR VORTEX: A Family Memoir 24:59

3h ago24:59

24:59

Cartoonist and illustrator Denise Dorrance chats with Zibby about POLAR VORTEX, a poignant, heartbreaking, and darkly funny graphic memoir that perfectly captures the grief, nostalgia, and chaos of caring for an elderly, dementia-impaired parent in crisis. Denise recounts her experience of rushing back to Iowa from London to take care of her ailing…

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Body Memories and Intergenerational Healing with Dr. Tanya Cotler 55:35

3d ago55:35

55:35

Coming to you from Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Tracy reunites in person with her dear friend Dr. Tanya Cotler, a clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and child-parent attachment. Dr. Tracy kicks off the episode by sharing a recent personal experience of a body memory—a sudden, unexplained emotional outburst she later linked to…

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Suzanne Park, ONE LAST WORD 26:43

19h ago26:43

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Zibby chats with Korean American writer and comedian Suzanne Park about ONE LAST WORD, a smart and breezy romp brimming with pitch-perfect humor, endearing insights, and lovably relatable characters. They delve into the novel's plot, which revolves around a new app that lets you send messages to anyone you want after you die… and the craziness that…

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Lisa Grunwald, THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG 24:54

2d ago24:54

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Author Lisa Grunwald joins Zibby to discuss THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG, a sensitive and poignant novel about a young Southern woman who sets out on a journey of self-discovery after both her parents die, as the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial tests her faith and her marriage. Lisa delves into the significance of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” for her pro…

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S9 Ep. 10: My Partner Won't Give Me What I've Asked for in Bed, 'Tension Orgasms', and Why Does My Partner Prefer Porn to Sex with Me 21:44

2d ago21:44

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) When I first got together with my partner of four years, we had lots of fun tying each other up. That stopped about a year ago and I really miss it, so I asked if we could incorporate it back into our lovemaking. The very same night, I walked into the bedroom ready for b…

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Drybar Founder Alli Webb on Scaling a $200+ Million Dollar Business without a College Degree 29:38

2d ago29:38

29:38

Alli Webb was a stay-at-home mom for five years when she realized she needed to get out of the house more. So she started a mobile hair business. She’d go house-to-house and offer $40 blowouts to moms in LA, something that pretty much no one was doing at the time. She soon opened her first brick and mortar and called it Drybar. 100+ locations later…

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Admiral James Stavridis 1:05:58

3d ago1:05:58

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Admiral James Stavridis: Negroni (1 ounce gin, 1 ounce sweet vermouth, 1 ounce Campari, garnish with orange peel) Admiral Stavridis names the two most terrifying moments of his military career, describes how naval warfare will look in fifty years (or less), the classified military report meant to predict the future that was most off, the Russel Cro…

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Episode 178: Sarah Edmondson – A Little Bit Culty

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Sarah Edmondson is on the podcast today! And wow, she has a story! She is a former member of NXIVM. She ended up leaving the group and came forward about things that were happening behind the scenes there. Sarah’s full story as a whistleblower is featured in the CBC podcast “Uncover: Escaping NXIVM” (downloaded over 25 million times) and “The Vow”,…

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Lissa Soep, OTHER PEOPLE'S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations That Never End 27:29

3d ago27:29

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Zibby speaks to author Lissa Soep about OTHER PEOPLE’S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations that Never End, an intimate, original, and profoundly generous look at the power of language to nurture our lives amid the wreckage of grief. Lisa shares the stories of her friends Christine and Jonnie, whose early and unexpected deaths deeply impa…

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Why Love Isn’t Enough with Matthew Hussey 44:10

7d ago44:10

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Is love really all you need when it comes to relationships? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Tracy and Matthew Hussey, renowned love and relationship expert, explore the very real challenges of finding the right person in today’s society. Before diving into the advice and strategies, the two share a candid connection about the ironic struggle t…

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Nell Freudenberger, THE LIMITS 21:29

8d ago21:29

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Award-winning author Nell Freudenberg joins Zibby to discuss THE LIMITS, a heart-wrenching and humane novel set in French Polynesia and New York City about three characters who undergo massive transformations when the pandemic hits. Nell reveals her fascination with the ocean and coral research (she even scuba-dived in Belize to authentically portr…

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Jane Bertch, THE FRENCH INGREDIENT: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir 24:22

9d ago24:22

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Zibby is joined by cooking school owner and author Jane Bertch to discuss THE FRENCH INGREDIENT, the inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to build a life in Paris and open her cooking school, La Cuisine Paris. Jane delves into the challenges of opening her business (and triumphing over Fren…

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S9 Ep. 9: Talking About Sex When You Haven't Had It In Years (and Years), Friends with Benefits, and How do You Know if You're Terrible in Bed? 23:50

9d ago23:50

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I feel like your inbox for this podcast is full of questions like mine. I’ve been married for 26 years, and our sex life quietly died about 10 years ago. I’ve been listening to you both and I know this is normal. What I want to find out is if my wife misses our sex, or i…

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Christine Blasey Ford on Detaching Yourself from the Outcome 25:42

9d ago25:42

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Before September 2018, the public didn’t know Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. She was a busy mom and professor at Palo Alto University and Stanford. Then, she leveled a sexual assault accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a SCOTUS nominee. She testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and 5 million people tuned in. From then on, any conce…

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Episode 177: Jess Ekstrom – Getting More Women Behind the Mic 57:00

10d ago57:00

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Jess Ekstrom is on the podcast today! Jess is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She started her own business in college after an internship at Make a Wish. She founded Headbands for Hope where they deliver headbands to kids with illnesses. They have now donated millions of headbands to kids around the country and world. Jess is now the author o…

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James Rhee, RED HELICOPTER: A Parable for Our Times: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math) 27:34

15d ago27:34

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James Rhee, a high school teacher, Harvard Law graduate, private equity investor, and the unexpected Chairman and CEO of Ashley Stewart, joins Zibby to discuss RED HELICOPTER—A PARABLE FOR OUR TIMES: Lead Change With Kindness (Plus a Little Math), a brilliant business handbook that elevates kindness, joy, and goodwill. James shares what he learned …

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Neely Tubati Alexander, IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD 22:50

12d ago22:50

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Neely Tubati Alexander returns to the podcast, this time to discuss IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD, a delightful Carribbean-set romp about a quirky video-game designer and the hot next-door neighbor who invites her on a luxurious vacation… to pose as his new girlfriend. Neely talks about the romance genre (and all the fun tropes!), her creative process …

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Julia Alvarez, THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES 23:53

13d ago23:53

23:53

Great American novelist Julia Alvarez, bestselling author of HOW THE GARCÍA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS, joins Zibby to discuss her luminescent and lyrical new novel, THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES. Julia describes her book as a journey through an older writer’s mind as she grapples with the end of her career and all the untold stories within her. She…

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Carys Davies, CLEAR 19:13

14d ago19:13

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Award-winning writer Carys Davies joins Zibby to discuss CLEAR, a stunning, exquisite novel about an impoverished Scottish minister who is dispatched to a remote island to “clear” the last remaining inhabitant… who has no intention of leaving. Carys reveals how a chance encounter with an extinct language dictionary ignited the spark for CLEAR over …

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Understanding Grief Beyond the Surface with Meghan Riordan Jarvis 58:09

15d ago58:09

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Have you ever considered the subtle ways grief touches our daily lives? In today's episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with grief therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis to unpack the nuanced experiences of grief and loss beyond what we often associate with obvious tragedies, like the death of a loved one. They discuss how grief can sneak into our everyday lives,…

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Jo Piazza, THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE 29:36

15d ago29:36

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Bestselling author Jo Piazza chats with Zibby about The SICILIAN INHERITANCE, an utterly immersive, multigenerational mystery about a long-awaited trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect. Jo talks about the real-life murder of her great-great-grandmother, Lorenza Marsala, which inspired this story,…

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Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, PIPER CHEN SINGS 29:15

16d ago29:15

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Award-winning actress Phillipa Soo (best known for the role of Eliza in HAMILTON) and her sister-in-law and co-author Maris Pasquale Doran join Zibby to discuss PIPER CHEN SINGS, an empowering and heartwarming children’s book about a girl who turns performance jitters into confidence when singing a solo at her school concert. Maris, who draws from …

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S9 Ep. 8: Should You Stay if Your Partner Has No Interest in Making Sex Good, What to Do if He Orgasms Too Quickly, and Why Did my New Trick Backfire? 23:53

16d ago23:53

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My husband and I are each other’s first loves. We’re now twenty years on, 10 years married with a child and I feel at a loss. Our sex life is robotic and boring, once or twice a month. Same foreplay, same position. I have repeatedly suggested trying new things, but it’s …

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Celeste Ng on Moms with Secrets, from Pop Culture Moms 5:55

17d ago5:55

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Sharing an episode of another podcast we’re loving: Pop Culture Moms. Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. They’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this e…

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Andrew Duplessie 39:02

17d ago39:02

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Andrew Duplessie: Dark N’ Stormy (2 1/2 ounces Goslings rum with ginger beer over ice, 2 lime wedges) One of the most popular authors in the world on BookTok, Andrew discusses the ins-and-outs of publishing fiction in new media, as well as contrasts the experience with his debut TOO SCARED TO SLEEP, published by (traditional media) Harper Collins, …

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Episode 176: Jessica Saunders – Author of Love, Me (February’s Book Club Pick!!) 53:34

22d ago53:34

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This episode is a little bit different, it’s a book club episode! I am doing a monthly book club. I am a big reader myself and I thought why not do a book club!? The book that we read for February was Love, Me by Jessica Saunders! Jessica was able to join us for the book club and it was so much fun to have the author join our conversation! This boo…

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Elle Evans, WEDDING ISSUES: A Novel 27:35

17d ago27:35

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Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks with debut author (and resident doctor!) Elle Evans about WEDDING ISSUES, a laugh-out-loud, feel-good story about a charismatic law student who is the maid of honor for two brides competing for the same magazine cover: her best friend and her cousin. Elle describes her unique path to writing and what it’s lik…

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Gretchen Schreiber, ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL 27:21

18d ago27:21

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Zibby is joined by debut author (and Manager of Books at Reese’s Book Club!) Gretchen Schreiber to discuss ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL, a big-hearted novel best described as The Breakfast Club meets Five Feet Apart. Gretchen opens up about her medical journey and upbringing around Ronald McDonald Houses and then delves into her book's themes: n…

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Shannon Reed, WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out 21:17

19d ago21:17

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Beloved writer, teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize semifinalist Shannon Reed joins Zibby to talk about her whip-smart, hilarious collection, WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out. Shannon describes her lifelong passion for reading, starting with her grandmother teaching her how to do it when she was jus…

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Susan Lieu, THE MANICURIST'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir 31:25

20d ago31:25

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Author Susan Lieu joins Zibby to discuss her stunning, devastating, and intimate memoir (and Zibby’s April Book Club Pick!), THE MANICURIST’S DAUGHTER. Susan describes her childhood as the daughter of Vietnamese refugees in California. Then she talks about her savvy and charismatic mother, who, after setting up two successful nail salons, died from…

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Savannah Guthrie, MOSTLY WHAT GOD DOES: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere 26:10

21d ago26:10

26:10

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY and now #1 New York Times bestselling author, joins Zibby to talk about her deeply personal essay collection, MOSTLY WHAT GOD KNOWS: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere. Savannah reveals the inspiration behind this book and then shares anecdotes of grappling with doubt, navigating se…

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A Couple's Guide to Raising a Highly Sensitive Child Together with Greg Stewart 49:49

22d ago49:49

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This week, Dr. Tracy and her favourite co-host and hubby, Greg, dive deep into the heart of what it means to parent as a team, especially when faced with the unique challenges of raising a highly sensitive child (HSC). Through their personal stories and recent parenting experiences, they offer a candid look at the complexities and joys of navigatin…

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Estelle Erasmus, WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published 32:04

23d ago32:04

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Zibby is joined by successful essayist, columnist, and writing instructor Estelle Erasmus to discuss WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED, an upbeat and wise guide to finding your voice, writing stellar pieces, crafting the perfect pitch, and getting published. Estelle shares insights from her three-decade-long career in publishing, teaching at NYU, and contr…

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Emily Farris, I'LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES: And Other Tales from My ADHD Brain 27:30

28d ago27:30

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Writer and podcast host Emily Farris joins Zibby to discuss I’LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES, a hilariously honest and heartwarming essay collection about life, love, and finally getting an ADHD diagnosis at age 35. Emily and Zibby start by discussing the prevalence of ADHD among creative women and its misperception as a young boy's condition. Then, …

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S9 Ep. 7: Multiple Orgasms, How to Suggest a Threesome, and 24-year-old Male Virgins 25:49

23d ago25:49

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I love sex and I love the feeling of orgasm, but I’ve never been able to have more than one. Are all women capable of multiple orgasms, and how can I increase my chances of having one? 2) I’m a straight guy wanting to suggest a threesome with my wife of four years. She’s…

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Ancestry CEO Deb Liu on Taking Your Power Back at Work 28:57

23d ago28:57

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Ancestry CEO Deb Liu grew up in one of the only Asian families in South Carolina. To avoid being teased, she mostly kept to herself. It wasn’t until Deb got to Stanford Business School when she realized: she had to learn to speak up. That realization spurred her long career in Silicon Valley. But Deb says, without some openness and vulnerability fr…

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Keith O’Brien 1:29:32

24d ago1:29:32

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Keith O’Brien: Old Fashioned (cube of sugar, dash water, dash bitters, 2 1/2 ounces Knobel whiskey, garnish with cherry and orange peel) Author of the new biography of Pete Rose, CHARLIE HUSTLE, discusses the Ohtani baseball gambling scandal, why the partnerships between professional sports leagues and gambling services are fraught, how the charact…

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Episode 175: Michelle Dempsey-Multack – Become the Best Co-Parent; Putting the Child First in the Divorce Process 40:56

28d ago40:56

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I’m excited to be joined by Michelle Dempsey-Multack on the podcast today. She is a certified divorce and coparenting specialist, a bestselling author, and a top one percent podcaster known for her ability to inspire and empower moms through their divorce and coparenting journeys! This isn’t a topic that I talk about a lot because it is not somethi…

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Paige Layle, BUT EVERYONE FEELS THIS WAY: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life 26:20

24d ago26:20

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Autism acceptance activist and TikTok influencer Paige Layle joins Zibby to discuss her deeply personal memoir, BUT EVERYONE FEELS THIS WAY: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life. Paige describes what it was like to struggle with masking her emotions and navigating social interactions throughout her childhood and what it was like to finally receive…

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Nick Shaw, MY TEACHER, MY SON: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love 18:46

25d ago18:46

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Zibby is joined by author Nick Shaw to discuss MY TEACHER, MY SON, a heart-piercing memoir (in prose, poetry, and photographs) about losing his nine-year-old son William in a freak skiing accident and navigating the depths of grief after that. Nick Shaw describes the day of the accident and then delves into his journey of grief, reflection, and new…

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Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, MY SIDE OF THE RIVER: A Memoir 24:27

26d ago24:27

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Zibby speaks with debut author Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez about MY SIDE OF THE RIVER, a tender memoir about her experience as the daughter of Mexican immigrants and what happened when her parents were kicked out of the United States when she was just fifteen years old, leaving her to raise her little brother by herself. Elizabeth talks about her…

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John Schu, LOUDER THAN HUNGER 24:24

27d ago24:24

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Beloved teacher and librarian John Schu joins Zibby to discuss LOUDER THAN HUNGER, a heart-wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse about a sensitive teen struggling with crippling anxiety and anorexia—inspired by the author’s experiences. John delves into his journey with mental health and the importance of crafting narratives that inspire with…

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Katrina Leno, THE UMBRELLA MAKER'S SON 22:47

28d ago22:47

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Zibby speaks to author and Zibby’s Bookshop manager Katrina Leno about her quirky middle-grade fantasy novel, THE UMBRELLA MAKER’S SON. Katrina delves into the fantasy world of Roan, where it is always raining, and the struggles of young Oscar, whose family legacy as umbrella makers clashes with his own dreams. They delve into Katrina’s writing pro…

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Transforming Fear into Fulfillment with Heather Chauvin 53:06

29d ago53:06

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It's time to get uncomfortable. This week, Dr. Tracy sits down with Heather Chauvin, a renowned leadership coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author of "Dying to be a Good Mother." Together, they tackle the universal challenge of embracing discomfort and leaning into fear. Heather brings a wealth of experience from her own life, sharing how her…

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Admiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman, 2054 21:31

29d ago21:31

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Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis to discuss 2054, an explosive work of speculative fiction set twenty years after their first book, 2034, that shows a future America grappling with a violent partisan divide and a radical leap forward in AI. The co-authors discuss the inspiration behin…

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