Best Zibby Podcasts (2026)

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Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE 26:01

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Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award winner John Picacio about THE INVISIBLE PARADE, a stunningly original and lushly illustrated picture book about grief, memory, and finding connection through loss, set on the night of Día de Muertos. The two talk about their long-standing friendship, the cha…

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Stories That Bring Us Together: Building Community When The World Feels Fractured - Zibby Owens 38:24

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In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Zibby Owens—bestselling author, podcaster, and the founder/CEO of Zibby Media—for a conversation about the stories we're told, the stories we tell ourselves, and how those narratives can help ground us in truth. Zibby has built a women-led, book-loving ecosystem—spanning a bou…

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Drew Daywalt, GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS 25:56

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Drew Daywalt joins Zibby to discuss GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS, the hilarious new picture book in his beloved series. Drew describes how he went from a stalled Hollywood career to writing children's books. He shares the origins of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, the childhood box of crayons that changed his life, and why givi…

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Betsy Fore, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams 25:03

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Zibby chats with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Betsy Fore about her powerful new guidebook, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams. Betsy shares how a life-altering car accident reshaped her outlook, the role manifestation and abundance mindset have played in her career, and how she …

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Alyson Richman, THE MISSING PAGES 28:10

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Bestselling author Alyson Richman joins Zibby to discuss THE MISSING PAGES, a haunting and soulful story inspired by the legend of Harry Widener, a passionate book collector who died on the Titanic. Alyson shares the real history behind the Widener Library, the book’s dual-timeline structure, and how themes of grief, love, art, and our enduring con…

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S15 Ep. 8: High Libido, Quiet Sex, and Power Games 20:13

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My wife has an extremely high libido. I know that sounds like every man’s dream, but it’s not. My sex drive has never been that high, but hers is through the roof. I thought we’d even out when we had kids, and her libido did calm down for a while. But three years later, …

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Laura Dave, THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM 25:07

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Zibby welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave back to the podcast to discuss THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, the highly anticipated sequel to THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, continuing Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey. The two chat about the origins of the story, why Laura never expected to write a sequel, and the creative process behind …

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Donna Freitas, HER ONE REGRET 31:00

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Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, award-winning author Donna Freitas joins Zibby to discuss HER ONE REGRET, a riveting feminist thriller about a missing mother, the baby she left behind, and a community consumed by questions of whether she was taken… or chose to leave. Donna reflects on themes of motherhood, regret, judgment, and ide…

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Lily King, HEART THE LOVER 25:55

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #1: Zibby’s interview with Lily King. Enjoy! Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Lily King about HEART THE LOVER, her magnificent and intimate new novel about literature, forgiveness, and the transformative bonds …

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Virginia Evans, THE CORRESPONDENT: A Novel 26:52

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #2: Zibby’s interview with Virginia Evans. Enjoy! Bestselling debut author Virginia Evans joins Zibby to discuss THE CORRESPONDENT, a charming, intriguing, and witty novel in the form of letters and emails exchanged by a divorce…

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S15 Ep. 7: Routine Sex, Lost Erections, and Why Don't I Fantasize About My Partner? 15:51

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner does the same moves in the same order every single time we have sex. How do I break the routine without bruising his ego? I like what he does, but can’t be doing this for the rest of my life. 2) My boyfriend loses his erection during sex, but not when he’s hav…

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Jen Hatmaker, AWAKE: A Memoir 30:41

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #3: Zibby’s interview with Jen Hatmaker. Enjoy! Zibby interviews beloved New York Times bestselling author and host of the For the Love podcast, Jen Hatmaker, about her brutally honest, funny, and revealing new memoir, AWAKE. Je…

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Amy Griffin, THE TELL: A Memoir 27:32

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #4: Zibby’s interview with Amy Griffin. Enjoy! OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK! Zibby interviews her friend, accomplished investor and talented writer, Amy Griffin, about THE TELL, an astonishing and courageous memoir that explores how f…

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Christie Brinkley, UPTOWN GIRL: A Memoir 24:05

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #5: Zibby’s interview with Christie Brinkley. Enjoy! Supermodel and New York Times bestselling author Christie Brinkley joins Zibby to discuss her bighearted, jaw-dropping, and beautifully crafted memoir of resilience and self-d…

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Wally Lamb, THE RIVER IS WAITING: A Novel 24:48

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #6: Zibby’s interview with Wally Lamb. Enjoy! OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK! #1 New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb returns to the podcast to discuss THE RIVER IS WAITING, an epic, heart-wrenching tale of a young father who, a…

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Elyce Arons, WE MIGHT JUST MAKE IT AFTER ALL: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade 29:28

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #7: Zibby’s interview with Elyce Arons. Enjoy! Zibby interviews Elyce Arons, the cofounder of Kate Spade and CEO and cofounder of Frances Valentine, about WE JUST MIGHT MAKE IT AFTER ALL, a moving portrait of her decades-long be…

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Loretta Rothschild, FINDING GRACE: A Novel 24:53

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #8: Zibby’s interview with Loretta Rothschild. Enjoy! Zibby interviews author Loretta Rothschild about her strikingly original and deeply moving debut, FINDING GRACE. The two discuss the book’s intoxicating blend of sweeping lov…

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S15 Ep. 6: Faking, Filming, and Family's Effect on Sex Life 20:12

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I have just found out my wife fakes her orgasms sometimes. We’ve been together for seven years. She recently asked me if we could use her vibrator during intercourse so she doesn’t need to fake it. I am shocked. I had no idea, and feel hurt and angry that she didn’t tell…

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Adriana Trigiani, THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO: A Novel 23:25

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #9: Zibby’s interview with Adriana Trigiani. Enjoy! New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani returns to the podcast to discuss her effervescent and big-hearted new book, THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO. The two dive into the n…

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James Frey, NEXT TO HEAVEN: A Novel 28:30

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Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #10: Zibby’s interview with James Frey. Enjoy! Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author James Frey …

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Producer/Director Paul Feig, “The Housemaid” based on Freida McFadden’s novel 23:36

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In this special episode of the podcast, Zibby interviews acclaimed producer/director Paul Feig at a press junket for THE HOUSEMAID, the highly acclaimed film adaptation of Frieda McFadden’s bestselling novel. The two dive deep into what makes a great book-to-screen adaptation, the art of misdirecting an audience, and the power of music, production …

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Meghan Riordan Jarvis on Navigating the Trauma of the News 35:36

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Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, grief expert Meghan Riordan Jarvis, founder of the Grieftastic Book Fair and author of END OF THE HOUR and CAN YOU TELL ME?, joins Zibby for a compassionate conversation about navigating grief, loss, and collective trauma, especially during the holidays. Meghan shares practical, science-backed tools …

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Read with Jenna Book Club Picks Panel at the Miami Book Fair: Emma Knight, Ariel Sullivan, and Jessica Soffer 37:33

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Live from the Miami Book Fair, Zibby hosts a special panel celebrating three Read With Jenna authors: Emma Knight (THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS), Ariel Sullivan (CONFORM), and Jessica Soffer (THIS IS A LOVE STORY). In front of a live audience, the writers discuss craft, love and relationships, beauty and art, motherhood, ambition, and the p…

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Sarah Gelman, Amazon's "Best Books of the Year" 29:12

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In this special, year-end episode of the podcast, Zibby chats with Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director for Books at Amazon, about Amazon’s Best Books of the Year! Together, they dive into the thinking behind the list, highlight standout fiction and nonfiction picks, and discuss buzzy discoveries, sleeper hits, and genre-spanning favorites. With behind…

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Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, RUSS & DAUGHTERS: 100 Years of Appetizing 33:36

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Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews fourth-generation Russ & Daughters co-owners and cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Tupper Russ about their gorgeous new cookbook, RUSS & DAUGHTERS: 100 Years of Appetizing. The two discuss the beautifully curated book, the meaning and history of the “appetizing” tradition, and their perso…

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S15 Ep. 5: Solo Orgasms, Sex Clubs, and 'Efficient' Sex 22:19

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) Why do orgasms feel so much better when you’re on your own? When it’s just me and my vibrator, they are consistently intense and satisfying. It’s very hit and miss with my partner, even if he’s giving me oral sex (which is the only thing that works for me). 2) In one of …

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Iva-Marie Palmer, CHRISTMAS PEOPLE: A Novel 21:50

21d ago21:50

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Zibby chats with author Iva-Marie Palmer about her adult debut, CHRISTMAS PEOPLE, an entertaining, witty, and sexy holiday rom com. Iva-Marie delves into holiday nostalgia, the chaos behind picture-perfect traditions, and the inspiration behind Jill, the delightfully reluctant “Lady Scrooge” heroine who finds herself trapped in a Hallmark-esque alt…

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Be Unapologetically Impatient: Changing "The Way We Do Things" with Dr. Christina Cipriano 39:15

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In this energizing episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Dr. Christina Cipriano—associate professor at the Yale Child Study Center, Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale, award-winning psychologist, and one of the leading voices in social and emotional learning (SEL) and the science of how children learn and…

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Clint Bentley, Joel Edgerton, & Teddy Schwarzman, TRAIN DREAMS 43:41

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In this special episode of the podcast, recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in LA, three extraordinary guests celebrate the acclaimed new film Train Dreams: writer-director Clint Bentley, actor Joel Edgerton, and Black Bear CEO (and Zibby’s brother!) Teddy Schwarzman. The conversation dives into the art of adaptation, the creative journey behind Trai…

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Sarah Scheerger, Brent & Jamie Camalich, DUDE. BE NICE 24:08

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Zibby chats with children’s book co-authors Sarah Scheerger and Brent Camalich about DUDE. BE NICE, a gorgeously illustrated tale of good intentions and not-so-good outcomes, born from the viral kindness movement behind the Dude Be Nice platform. Brett shares how he left corporate America to spotlight everyday unsung heroes through uplifting videos…

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Kati Morton, WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy 27:54

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Leading health advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins Zibby to discuss her powerful new guide, WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy. Kati talks about people-pleasing, toxic empathy, the illusion of control, the emotional roots of our self-protective behaviors, and what real heali…

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Abigail Pogrebin, IT TAKES TWO TO TORAH: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses 29:23

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Zibby welcomes journalist and award-winning author Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her celebrated body of work, from MY JEWISH YEAR and STARS OF DAVID to her memoir on twinhood, ONE AND THE SAME. Abigail reflects on her path from Emmy-nominated TV producer to writer, moderator, and thoughtful chronicler of Jewish life. She and Zibby dive into Jewish ri…

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Mandana Dayani: ON BEING JEWISH NOW: Two Years After 10/7 32:44

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Guest host Stacy Igel interviews business leader, activist, and I Am a Voter co-founder Mandana Dayani in front of a live audience at the Whitby Hotel. Mandana opens up about her family’s escape from Iran, the resilience that shaped her leadership, her work combating misinformation, and the creation of the Calanet Foundation. She also discusses emp…

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S15 Ep. 4: STI Testing Etiquette, Staying Interested Post Orgasm, and Do I Deserve an Affair? 24:16

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’ve been married a long time and our kids are about to graduate—the pressure is finally off. I’m as happy as you can be with someone you’ve been with for 25-odd years. Meaning, I’m also bored. I’ve paid my dues, and I want some excitement. There’s a man in my life that’…

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Rachel Caplin, THE SPOON AND THE SEA: A Novel 27:24

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Zibby interviews author Rachel Caplin about THE SPOON AND THE SEA, a gorgeous, richly woven historical novel about memory, identity, motherhood, and the tangled threads of family across continents and generations. Rachel shares the extraordinary true family story that inspired the book and how writing helped her navigate profound grief after losing…

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Aria Mia Loberti, I AM INGRID: The Adventures of the World’s Greatest Guide Dog 37:39

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Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews actress, UNICEF Ambassador, and debut author Aria Mia Loberti about I AM INGRID, an adorable and inspiring new picture book based on her real guide dog, Ingrid. Aria discusses her unexpected path from academia to starring in Netflix’s acclaimed All the Light We Cannot See, the emotional evo…

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Emma Gannon, TABLE FOR ONE: A Modern Love Story 33:17

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Recorded live at the CORE Club, Zibby interviews Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Gannon about her novel TABLE FOR ONE, a warm and witty story about what it means to be happily alone, not lonely. The two discuss Emma’s winding career path, from early blogging days to a hit Substack and bestselling books. Emma opens up about the joy and necessit…

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Erin O. White, LIKE FAMILY: A Novel 25:37

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Debut novelist Erin O. White joins Zibby to discuss her tender and beautifully crafted book, LIKE FAMILY (a Barnes & Noble Book Club and Sarah Selects pick!). The two discuss the novel’s intertwined families in upstate New York, its exploration of queer domestic life, desire in middle age, teenage turmoil, female friendship, and the quiet truths of…

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Nim Shapira, TORN: The Israel–Palestine Poster War on New York City Streets 25:32

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Recorded live at the Whitby Hotel, guest host Alix Strauss leads a moving conversation with filmmaker Nim Shapira following a screening of his new feature documentary, TORN. Shapira discusses the origins of the film, the shock and grief that followed October 7th, and his desire to bridge divides in an increasingly polarized landscape. He shares per…

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Richard Michelson, FANNY'S BIG IDEA: How Jewish Book Week Was Born 25:15

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Zibby chats with award-winning author and poet Richard Michelson about his timely and beautifully illustrated new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: How Jewish Book Week Was Born. Richard shares the remarkable story of Fanny Goldstein, the pioneering librarian who founded Jewish Book Week and championed cultural understanding through books. He also shares res…

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S15 Ep. 3: Kids Have Killed Our Sex Life, Sexual Shame, and Are mixed up people better in bed? 24:41

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m reading lots of things on social media that suggest people who are emotionally volatile are better in bed. Is there any truth in this? 2) Everyone talks about how having kids ruins your sex life. But no one talks about your wife never wanting sex ever again afterward…

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Julie Doar, THE GALLAGHER PLACE: A Novel 26:39

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Zibby Publishing alert! Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews debut novelist Julie Doar about THE GALLAGHER PLACE, an atmospheric, expertly paced, and utterly chilling murder mystery set in New York’s Hudson Valley. Julie shares the inspiration behind the novel’s haunting disappearance, its exploration of family secrets, and th…

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How Smart People End Up in Cults: Dr. Natalie Fabert on Gaslighting in High-Control Groups 54:16

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with Dr. Natalie Fabert, a psychologist, faculty member at Arizona State University, and board member and Director of Continuing Education at the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion. Dr. Fabert specializes in helping adults heal from trauma, abuse, and coercive control, espec…

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Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection 26:30

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Pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart joins Zibby to discuss her wise and encouraging new book, LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection. Drawing on two decades of clinical practice and her experience raising teens, Dr. Lockhart shares practical tools for understanding ado…

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Penn and Kim Holderness, ALL YOU CAN BE WITH ADHD 26:03

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Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop pop-up in NYC, guest host and author Emma Rosenblum interviews viral content creators and New York Times bestselling authors Kim and Penn Holderness about their joyful new picture book, ALL YOU CAN BE WITH ADHD. They share the inspiration behind writing a kids’ edition after the success of their adult book, reflect…

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Kelly Cervantes, THE LUCKIEST: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self 27:21

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Zibby interviews USA Today bestselling author, speaker, and advocate Kelly Cervantes about her deeply personal and revelatory book, THE LUCKIEST: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self. Kelly reflects on parenting her medically complex daughter, Adelaide, navigating profound grief, the tension between ambition and caregiving, a…

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S15 Ep. 2: Late Bloomers, Sex Toys for Him, and Sex on Camera 20:55

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m concerned about my daughter. She’s a virgin at 24. Once upon a time, a parent’s fear was teenage pregnancy. I’m worried because she’s not having sex at all. She’s beautiful, bright, funny, and has everything going for her, but has never had a boyfriend. I couldn’t wa…

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Brisa Carleton, LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY 25:48

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Zibby chats with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and debut author Brisa Carleton about LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY, a lush, exhilarating, blissfully charming novel about the iconic London hotel’s pioneering female mixologist, Ada Coleman. Together, they discuss grief, fashion, sisterhood, coming-of-age, second chances, hotel-bar glamour, and even t…

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Joe McGinniss Jr., DAMAGED PEOPLE: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons 27:13

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Zibby chats with author Joe McGinniss Jr. about his tender and deeply moving memoir, DAMAGED PEOPLE: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons. Joe reflects on growing up as the child of bestselling author Joe McGinniss, tracing the turbulent highs of his father’s literary fame and the painful lows of his absence, compulsions, and alcoholism. He explores the co…

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Eli Frankel, SISTERS IN DEATH: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter 23:16

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At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews award-winning producer and true-crime researcher Eli Frankel about his gripping and illuminating new book, SISTERS IN DEATH: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter. Eli shares how decades of obsessive research, access to overlooked primary documents, and on-the-ground i…