In this powerful episode of The Drama Diet, host Lisa Stuart sits down with bestselling author, media entrepreneur, and literary powerhouse Zibby Owens for an honest conversation about reclaiming your voice and rewriting the story of your life.
At the heart of the episode is a transformative message: take back the pen. Lisa and Zibby explore what it means to stop living as a supporting character in someone else’s narrative and instead step fully into the role of author, lead, and decision-maker of your own life. Together, they unpack the journey from people pleasing to self-preservation, sharing their experiences as “recovering people pleasers” learning to prioritize truth, boundaries, and inner peace over external expectations.
Zibby opens up about one of the most defining moments of her life—navigating divorce at age 40 while raising four children—and how making difficult decisions became the catalyst for profound personal growth. She shares why delaying hard choices only deepens the struggle, and how courage often begins with choosing yourself.
The conversation also touches on Zibby’s advocacy and leadership within the literary community, including her willingness to speak out against anti-semitism despite professional backlash. Through it all, she reflects on finding alignment, meaningful community, and clarity in what truly matters.
From balancing motherhood with multiple thriving businesses to building her media empire one step at a time, Zibby reminds listeners that transformation doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built through consistent, intentional choices made day by day.
This episode is a moving reminder that your life’s plot is yours to write—and that it’s never too late to become the main character of your own story.

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Eden Sassoon shares a deeply personal conversation on transformation, healing, and reclaiming identity beyond fame and external validation. Known as an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, television personality, and daughter of the legendary Vidal Sassoon, Eden opens up about the inner work that led her from public image and material success to a life grounded in sobriety, spiritual discipline, and authentic self-discovery.

From her years as a Pilates studio owner and media personality to her candid experiences with recovery and relapse, Eden reveals how pain, stillness, and surrender became the foundation for profound growth. This episode explores the courage it takes to face old wounds, release self-limiting patterns, and rebuild a life rooted in worth, clarity, and purpose. Through themes of breathwork, spiritual hygiene, and healing from within, Eden’s story is a powerful reminder that true transformation often begins in life’s messiest moments.

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Russell joins Lisa Stuart on The Drama Diet for an honest conversation about what it really means to show up as your most confident self. From the power of a signature blowout to the discipline of intentional beauty, Chris shares how outer transformation reinforces inner steadiness — and why self-care is the quiet foundation of a meaningful life.

Together, Lisa and Chris explore the "look good, feel good" philosophy, the art of becoming a Drama Ninja, and how surrendering control can be the fastest path to personal expansion. They also tackle bigger cultural questions: reverse bullying, why rational thinkers often face the loudest pushback from inside their own communities, and the difference between fighting for equality and fighting for superiority.

Chris rounds out the episode with practical hair care wisdom — including the deep conditioning habits that undo styling damage — and a first look at his upcoming Bombshell Brush, built to bring salon-quality results into every home. A reminder that taking care of yourself is never vanity; it's how you show up stronger for the people and purpose around you.