Best Zibby Owens Podcasts (2024)

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Return guest! Madeleine Henry, MY FAVORITE TERRIBLE THING 28:31

2h ago28:31

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Zibby chats with author Madeleine Henry about MY FAVORITE TERRIBLE THING, an evocative mystery about the sudden disappearance of the world’s most famous author on her wedding day, and the private investigator who reads between the haunting lines of her book…falling into a spiral of secret love, obsession, and death. Madeleine delves into her book’s…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Yukiko Tominaga, SEE: LOSS. SEE ALSO: LOVE. 22:43

1h ago22:43

22:43

Zibby is joined by author Yukiko Tominaga to discuss SEE: LOSS. SEE ALSO: LOVE., a tender and honest debut novel about a Japanese widow raising her son in San Francisco with the help of her Jewish mother-in-law—which Yukiko reveals is inspired by her own mother-in-law. She talks about the San Francisco parenting community, the difference between Ja…

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S10 Ep. 9: Distracted Sex, Sex After Divorce, and Am I On Course to Become a Serial Cheater? 19:45

6h ago19:45

19:45

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I split with my husband of 14 years and my divorce has just come through. I’m a combination of nervous and excited. The marriage wasn’t bad, it was just boring and the sex was never good or satisfying. I’m now ready to get out there and start dating again, but I’m nervou…

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239: Summer Sanity: Tami Hackbarth on Fair Play Strategies and Self-Care Tips for a Harmonious Family Life 50:52

3h ago50:52

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In this episode, we dive deep into the secrets of a balanced, harmonious family life with our special guest, Tami Hackbarth. Tami introduces us to the Fair Play method, inspired by Eve Rodsky's transformative book "Fair Play," offering practical strategies to manage household duties equitably and ease the mental load, especially during the chaotic …

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PEN USA award-winning author! Victor Lodato, HONEY 19:26

39m ago19:26

19:26

PEN USA Award-winning author Victor Lodato chats with Zibby about HONEY, a masterful and utterly enchanting novel about Honey Fasinga, an unforgettable heroine who escapes her mob family at 17 and reinvents herself as a stylish personality in the LA art world… but returns home decades later to settle old scores and confront family ghosts. Victor re…

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Episode 69: Adam Nimoy 1:13:43

18m ago1:13:43

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Television director, filmmaker and author Adam Nimoy, the son of actor Leonard Nimoy, knows what it means to grow up in the chilling shadow of a famous father. He also knows what it means to tell a helluva story, and he does so in the pages of his new memoir The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy. The book explores the author’s c…

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Celebrity guest!! Paul Scheer, JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA 32:01

4d ago32:01

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Award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer joins Zibby to discuss JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA, a vulnerable and hilarious memoir-in-essays about coming to terms with his childhood trauma and embracing his authentic self. Paul reflects on his experiences growing up with an abusive stepfather and how it shaped his need to hold onto positive memo…

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Instant USA Today Bestseller! Steven Rowley, THE GUNCLE ABROAD 24:12

3d ago24:12

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New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley returns to the podcast, this time to discuss his much-anticipated sequel, the wildly witty and tenderhearted THE GUNCLE ABROAD. Patrick O’Hara, a reclusive former sitcom actor who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his niece and nephew after their mother’s death in THE GUNCLE, is now, five years lat…

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Return guest! Jamie Figueroa, MOTHER ISLAND: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico 25:35

2d ago25:35

25:35

Critically acclaimed author (and repeat podcast guest!) Jamie Figueroa joins Zibby to discuss MOTHER ISLAND, a poignant, lushly written memoir about a Puerto Rican woman’s relationship with home, lineage, and selfhood. Jamie reflects on her career as a massage therapist and its profound influence on her storytelling. She also shares what it was lik…

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Finalist for The Women's Prize for Fiction, Claire Kilroy, SOLDIER SAILOR 22:47

3d ago22:47

22:47

Zibby speaks with Irish author Claire Kilroy about SOLDIER SAILOR, an urgent, gut-wrenching novel about new motherhood that explores the clash of fierce love for a new life with a seismic change in identity. Claire describes the relationship between her characters: Soldier, the new mom, and Sailor, her young child. She dives into the challenges of …

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S10 Ep. 8: Shower Sex, Daily Sex, and What to Do When He Gets Stuck 19:02

3d ago19:02

19:02

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) Even when I've had plenty of foreplay and I'm certain I'm turned on, when my partner first enters me it's like he's stuck for a moment. It’s like my vagina won't let him in. He’s able to ease in after a few seconds and intercourse is great after that. It doesn't hurt, bu…

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238: Turning Networking Woes into Wins This Summer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mom Founders 22:28

5d ago22:28

22:28

How to network with confidence for mom founders..... ever been disappointed in yourself that you missed an opportunity to talk to someone you admire or to put yourself out there and introduce yourself to a major investor or prospective client? If you said yes, then this is the episode for you! Come this fall, are you going to be ready to do this wi…

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NYT bestselling author! Francine Prose, 1974: A Personal History 19:30

4d ago19:30

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Zibby is joined by critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose to discuss 1974, a remarkable, artistic coming-of-age memoir about the close relationship she developed with activist Anthony Russo, one of the men who leaked the Pentagon Papers—and the year our country changed. Francine shares how difficult it was to write about her younge…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Paige Toon, SEVEN SUMMERS 20:48

5d ago20:48

20:48

Bestselling author Paige Toon chats with Zibby about SEVEN SUMMERS, a beautiful, heart-wrenching story about second chances, grief, and everlasting love. Paige shares the inspiration behind the novel (it involves sand art and a Taylor Swift song) and then delves into the story of Liv, a woman living in a beachside town, and Finn, a singer-songwrite…

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Academy Award-winning screenwriter! Graham Moore, THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS 30:51

8d ago30:51

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Zibby is joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and bestselling author Graham Moore to discuss THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS, a thrilling, mind-expanding historical novel about an ordinary man—a tax attorney from Minnesota—who joins a secret mission to undermine the Nazi economy during WWII. Graham explains how he discovered this true story and delve…

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Celebrate the American experiment with Charles Kenney, AMERICAN SYCAMORE 26:28

13d ago26:28

26:28

Zibby speaks to author Charles Kenny about AMERICAN SYCAMORE, a gripping, profoundly moving novel about the turbulence in today's American life and the invincible power of love between a husband, a wife, and their friend, even in the face of unthinkable tragedy. Charles shares stories from growing up in a big Irish Catholic family in Boston with a …

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Rhonda Byrne & Kelly Noonan Gores: Their top secrets for birthing global bestsellers 1:16:24

10d ago1:16:24

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The magical duo of Rhonda Byrne & Kelly Noonan Gores are rounding out a bucket list week here at the Beautiful Writers Podcast. After years of dreaming, writing, podcasting, and, more recently, recording my latest book, the audiobook for Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams & Messy Manuscripts—with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors…

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S10 Ep. 7: WFH Has Stolen My Sex Drive, Scheduled Sex, and Should I Accept My Wife’s Free Pass to Have Sex with Other People? 26:56

11d ago26:56

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My girlfriend and I went through a period of not having sex—we were so busy it got forgotten about. We made a point of having sex every Friday night—and now it’s stuck. We now ONLY have sex on Friday nights. She really likes this arrangement, but I hate having sex on a s…

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From Zibby's Asheville Retreat! Kristy Woodson Harvey, A HAPPIER LIFE 29:56

10d ago29:56

29:56

In this special episode (a live recording at Zibby’s Asheville Retreat!), Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author and southern sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey about A HAPPIER LIFE, a beautiful, big-hearted novel about a young woman who returns to her grandparent’s long-abandoned home in Beaufort, North Carolina, to clean it out... and un…

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237: Mastering Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: Leadership, Resilience, and Imagination with Randi Rubenstein 1:23:20

12d ago1:23:20

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In this episode, we delve into the intricate dance of balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, especially when raising a strong-willed child. Join us as Randi Rubenstein, parent coach, author, and founder of Mastermind Parenting, shares insights on maintaining structure, accountability, and firm yet loving boundaries. Discover how the principles …

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Now a Netflix series! Holly Smale and Jeff Norton, GEEK GIRL 28:22

11d ago28:22

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Zibby is joined by Holly Smale, the author of the cheeky, hilarious, internationally bestselling GEEK GIRL series, and Jeff Norton, the executive producer of the books’ recent Netflix adaptation. Holly and Jeff discuss their long-standing friendship and Jeff’s relentless commitment to adapting the series. Holly emphasizes the importance of keeping …

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Episode 68: Michael Franklin 1:06:17

11d ago1:06:17

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Michael Franklin is the co-founder and executive director of Speechwriters of Color, a community of expert and aspiring communicators helping to give voice to leaders at every level of the public, private and non-profit sectors. As a proud partner of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, the organization has placed dozens of candidates …

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Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer! Emma Rosenblum, VERY BAD COMPANY 31:03

12d ago31:03

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Bestselling author and Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer Emma Rosenblum returns to the podcast, this time to discuss VERY BAD COMPANY, an irresistible, darkly funny beach read about a trendy tech startup’s team-building retreat in Miami… and what happens when one of the executives goes missing after a night of celebration. Emma delves into…

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Ep 120 NHPR Kailane Bradley: MINISTRY OF TIME 49:35

14d ago49:35

49:35

Kaliane Bradley's debut is a time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy and a testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.By Rachel Barenbaum

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Katherine Applegate, THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY 20:08

15d ago20:08

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Powerhouse children’s writer and Newbery Award-winner Katherine Applegate joins Zibby to discuss THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY, the poignant, delightful, and heartbreaking final installment in the quartet that began with THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN—the story of the world’s favorite silverback gorilla. Katherine reveals the inspira…

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Sherri Crichton & James Patterson, ERUPTION 29:25

16d ago29:25

29:25

Zibby speaks with Sherri Crichton and literary giant James Patterson about their collaboration on ERUPTION, a partial manuscript written by the late Michael Crichton—creator of Jurassic Park, ER, and Twister—before his passing in 2008. Sherri, who discovered the unfinished manuscript in 2010, describes the years-long journey to piece it together an…

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Téa Obreht - Author The Morningside, Inland, The Tiger's Wife 1:01:53

18d ago1:01:53

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In this episode, Jeniffer speaks with Téa Obreht at Warwick's Books. If you're a fan of her other novels, you'll love listening to Téa read a passage from her latest, The Morningside. She talks with Jeniffer about what inspired her to write it, and all the details about how it came about too. Téa also shares details about her writing process and…

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Zibby Books author!! Joselyn Takacs, PEARCE OYSTERS: A Novel 23:27

17d ago23:27

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Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks to debut author Joselyn Takacs about PEARCE OYSTERS, a gripping, transportive, and beautifully layered novel about a fractured family, a devastated community, and the disaster that brings them together. Joselyn delves into her novel’s premise—a Louisiana family struggles to maintain their oyster farm after th…

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S10 Ep. 6: Male Bi-Curiosity, I Hate Long-Term Sex, and Why Doesn't My Husband Desire Me Now that I'm Slim? 24:09

21d ago24:09

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’ve lost a lot of weight using Ozempic and am delighted with how my body looks. I feel brand new and—at last—sexy and desirable. After years of complaining that I never initiate sex and accusing me of not even liking sex, I thought my husband would be pleased with my ne…

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236: Feel the Pressure When Attending Networking Events? Anticipating Some This Fall? 15:48

18d ago15:48

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You've joined so many associations, networking associations, maybe even membership groups, you've attended conferences, you experienced networking, quote-unquote, societies, tried happy hours, gone to Toastmasters. So why is it that just the thought about going to networking events is still scary? Here's something that I've realized. It's because t…

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Read with Jenna's July pick! Chris Whitaker, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK 22:28

18d ago22:28

22:28

New York Times bestselling author Chris Whitaker joins Zibby to discuss ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, a haunting and unforgettable missing person mystery, serial killer thriller, and sweeping love story, all in one (and the Read With Jenna Book Club pick!). Chris explains the premise of his novel: two abducted teenagers fall in love in a pitch-black …

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Ep 119 NHPR Andrew Boryga: VICTIM 49:35

21d ago49:35

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In Andrew Boryga's debut "Victim," the protagonist is a hustler from a family of hustlers. He learns to talk about his background in just the right way to open doors to an elite college and writing gigs. The novel asks: What does real diversity look like?By Rachel Barenbaum

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A Hulu limited series, Georgia Hunter and Thomas Kail, WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES 34:09

19d ago34:09

34:09

Zibby is joined by Georgia Hunter, the author of the extraordinary, propulsive novel WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES, and Thomas Kail, the television director who produced its Hulu adaptation. Georgia shares what it was like to interview her grandmother for an English project and discover that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. This led her on a…

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New York Times bestselling author! Johann Hari, MAGIC PILL: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs 31:41

28d ago31:41

31:41

Journalist and bestselling author Johann Hari chats with Zibby about MAGIC PILL, a fascinating and timely examination of the new drugs transforming weight loss—from his personal experience on Ozempic to our society’s dysfunctional relationship with food. Johann, who has a family history of heart disease linked to obesity, provides a comprehensive a…

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Swan Huntley - Author - I Want You More and You're Grounded: An Anti-Self-Help Book to Calm You the F*ck Down 44:43

24d ago44:43

44:43

Jeniffer and Chad chat with Swan Huntley about her latest novel, I Want You More. The novel follows Zara Pine, a ghostwriter who becomes absorbed into the life of a celebrity chef over a summer in East Hampton. It's a tale of love, mystery, and the complexities of losing oneself in a relationship. Swan shares the inspiration behind the novel, her u…

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Actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB: A Family Memoir 23:08

23d ago23:08

23:08

Actor and producer Griffin Dunne joins Zibby to discuss THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB, a searing and powerful portrait of his unconventional Hollywood family and a reckoning with the tragedies that exploded within it. Griffin delves into his family's painful past, including his sister Dominique’s murder and his brother’s struggles with mental illness, …

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Time magazine's "40 under 40" Bakari Sellers, THE MOMENT: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now 18:13

30d ago18:13

18:13

Lawyer, CNN commentator, and New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers joins Zibby to discuss THE MOMENT, an urgent, astute synthesis of the modern political landscape and policies impacting Black families and communities. Bakari, whose book blends personal family history with a broader narrative of Black experience in America, recounts the …

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S10 Ep. 5: Strange Sex Sounds, 'Is It In Yet?' and Dating after Divorce 20:25

25d ago20:25

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner makes strange noises during sex and it really puts me off. It’s like a whimpering noise—it sounds exactly like the noise my dog makes when I’ve locked her outside. I nearly burst out laughing the first time I heard it, now it’s just a turnoff. We’re four month…

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235: This Austin-Based Community Builder Will Teach You How to Make Mom Friends 47:13

25d ago47:13

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Do you wish you had mom friends who would push you, who would get you out of a rut? Do you feel like you don't have a community that you belong in? I know this pops up oftentimes during the summer season. And so I wanted this conversation to soothe your soul and give you a chance to change that. Let’s connect if this resonates with you: https://www…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Laura Hankin, ONE-STAR ROMANCE 22:55

25d ago22:55

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Zibby is joined for a second time by Laura Hankin, the author of ONE-STAR ROMANCE, a wickedly smart rom-com about a struggling writer who has to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the man who gave her book a very public one-star rating—which, by the way, happened to Laura! Laura delves into the novel’s deeper themes of evolving f…

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Episode 67: Ellis Henican 1:17:49

27d ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Ellis Henican—New York Times best-selling collaborator, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist, and popular television news pundit—had perhaps the coolest side-gig of any of our podcast guests to date. He provided the voice of “Stormy” in the adult animated television series “SeaLab 2021,” which ran on the Cartoon Network for four seasons. This…

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Ep 118 NHPR Zibby Owens: BLANK 49:32

28d ago49:32

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“Blank” by Zibby Owens follows the story of Pippa Jones, a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. Her solution to writer's block is an idea her 12-year old son came up with as a joke.By Rachel Barenbaum

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NYT bestseller! Ruth Reichl, THE PARIS NOVEL 26:49

26d ago26:49

26:49

Zibby speaks with New York Times bestselling author Ruth Reichl about THE PARIS A NOVEL, a sumptuous, evocative, mouthwatering adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris as told by Stella, a woman who stumbles across a vintage store, tries on a fabulous Dior dress, and is changed forever. Ruth reveals how her own transformat…

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#1 NYT bestseller! Jonathan Haidt, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins Zibby to discuss THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, a must-read investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. Jonathan attributes increasing rates of anxiety and depression among children, particularly girls, to two main factors: the overpr…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Teddy Wayne, THE WINNER 24:41

1M ago24:41

24:41

Zibby speaks with award-winning author Teddy Wayne about THE WINNER, a dark, explosive literary thriller about an unemployed law school graduate who gets a summer job as a tennis pro at an exclusive, old-money community near Cape Cod, and gives lessons (and more…) to a divorced woman twice his age. Teddy delves into the real-life inspirations for t…

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Zibby Owens - Founder of the Zibby Media empire, book influencer and author of Blank 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Zibby Owens is truly a book lover. So much so that she has a book empire of sorts. She owns a bookstore in Santa Monica, started a publishing house, and founded Zibby Media. She also hosts the podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books and is an author herself. Jeniffer and Chad talk with her about all this, her novel, Blank, and how she has time …

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Journalist, essayist, and opinion writer! Elissa Strauss, WHEN YOU CARE: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others 23:04

1M ago23:04

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Journalist Elissa Strauss joins Zibby to discuss her bold, brave, deeply researched, and deeply felt book, WHEN YOU CARE: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Elissa delves into the profound impact of caregiving on personal growth and the importance of viewing it not as a burden but as an enriching part of life. She also discusses her journey…

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S10 Ep. 4: Dry Orgasms, Weird Sex Toys, and Same-Sex Skills 22:14

1M ago22:14

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I think my partner is faking orgasm because when he ejaculates, no semen comes out. The first time it happened, I asked him why there wasn’t much stuff. He said he didn’t know why and walked off. Since then, it happens now and then. I don’t say anything because I don’t w…

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234: Need Outside Motivation for Your Business Growth This Summer 18:03

1M ago18:03

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Struggling to stay motivated and keep your business on track during the summer? Discover how you can transform these months into a powerhouse of productivity and growth. Join us as we dive into actionable strategies tailored for mom founders, ensuring you hit the ground running this fall. Don't let another summer slip by—tune in now to learn how to…

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