Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books™️

Zibby interviews Yale scientist, Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, about THE CREATIVITY CHOICE, a groundbreaking guide for harnessing creativity and transforming ideas into impactful action. Dr. Zorana dispels the misconceptions surrounding creativity (it’s not just for artists!) and then explains why people often hesitate to act on their ideas. She emphasizes the importance of starting small, making creativity a repeated choice, and building confidence through action, not perfection.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4e2uHzhShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

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-discovery, UPTOWN GIRL. Christie reflects on the dazzling highs and devastating lows of her life—from her iconic modeling career and moments of glamour to battles with grief, trauma, stalkers, heartbreak, and motherhood in the public eye. With remarkable humility and humor, she opens up about aging in the spotlight, raising children under scrutiny, divorcing a narcissist, and why she waited until 70 to share her story.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4kuquXwShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

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, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable. Wally shares the haunting inspiration behind the story—a blend of the Mexican legend of La Llorona and the heartbreaking reality of backover accidents—and how his own experiences with addiction, parenting, and teaching writing to incarcerated women shaped the emotional core of the book. Together, they explore themes of grief, resilience, self-forgiveness, and redemption. Wally also shares a sneak peek of his next novel and then offers writing advice: the magic is in revision.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4jBY6l1Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

Zibby chats with bestselling author Tiffany Jenkins about her raw and unflinchingly honest new memoir, A CLEAN MESS: A Memoir of Sobriety After a Lifetime of Being Numb. Tiffany delves into the challenges of early sobriety, reentering society after incarceration, navigating a volatile marriage, and confronting postpartum depression. She thanks the woman who first hired her after she was released from jail, emphasizing how vital second chances are to those in recovery—her dad’s unwavering support saved her life! Finally, they touch on Tiffany’s rapid rise to internet fame and discuss her plans to pivot toward helping others in recovery.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3HqWbSOShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

Zibby interviews Elaine Goldsmith Thomas, longtime film and TV producer and agent to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, about her debut novel, CLIMBING IN HEELS, a smart, sexy, and entertaining story about the rise of three secretaries at the hottest agency in 1980s Hollywood. Elaine reflects on her own experience navigating the cutthroat world of Hollywood, her transition from agent to writer, and the wild stories—both real and imagined—that shaped her fiercely ambitious protagonist, Beanie Rosen. They discuss personal reinvention, women’s friendships, the background players in fame, the influence of mothers, and the long journey to owning one's creative voice.  Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3HszLAIShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

Zibby welcomes viral TikTok poet Josie Balka to discuss I HOPE YOU REMEMBER, a breathtaking poetry collection about love, loss, envy, hope, relationships, body image, nostalgia, and the universal longings that live deep in our souls. Josie shares how a therapist’s advice to open her heart completely changed her perspective on life. She also reflects on her creative process (it’s mostly spontaneous and done in her iPhone Notes app!) and emphasizes the power of simple, conversational writing.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4kK9agNShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby chats with New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and PBS host, Kelly Corrigan, about MARIANNE THE MAKER, a delightful picture book about a determined young inventor. Kelly delves into how creative expression activates a "neurochemical bubble bath" in our brains, offering mental health benefits and facilitating deeper human connection. She also reflects on the love and influence of her late father, who always created space for her artistic expression.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/43ILrqvShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

New York Times bestselling author and global phenomenon Anna Todd joins Zibby to discuss her new book, THE LAST SUNRISE, an unforgettable romance about a young woman’s summer with a mysterious local in Majorca. Anna reveals how her son’s rare genetic disorder, tuberous sclerosis, inspired this story, and then shares her journey, from getting married at 18 and becoming a mom at 21, to navigating military life, her son’s diagnosis, and the beginnings of her writing on Wattpad. She reflects on author life, impostor syndrome, divorce, co-parenting, launching her own imprint, and finding unexpected love with a Korean partner she met through a language app!Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4knMVh9Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby chats with New York Times bestselling author Suzy Welch about BECOMING YOU, an inspiring and highly practical guide for identifying the career that is meant for you. Suzy shares how she developed her unique methodology, from her career in journalism to the loss of her husband and rediscovery of purpose as a professor at NYU Stern. She emphasizes how not everyone is meant to be a leader and the importance of knowing your aptitudes and values to make better career and life choices. She also shares the personal story of her public job loss after falling in love with Jack Welch, how she rebounded, and what she learned about resilience and self-worth.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4kq8zBkShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!