Confessions At The Cabana

What happens when you leave behind the life everyone knows and begin again as yourself?
British actress Patsy Palmer—best known for playing Bianca Jackson on *EastEnders*—joins fellow Brit Zoe Scott for tea and an honest conversation about immigrating to the United States, building a new life in Malibu, and rediscovering Julie, the woman behind the public name Patsy Palmer.
Patsy opens up about identity, spirituality, family, reinvention, and the personal journey that inspired her hair and lifestyle brand, **Good & Proper Hair**.
In this episode:
* Why Patsy moved from the UK to Malibu
* The challenges of starting over in America
* Patsy Palmer versus Julie: separating the person from the public identity
* How spirituality changed her life
* Raising a family in Malibu * Creating Good & Proper Hair
* British tea, California living, and two Brits comparing life on both sides of the Atlantic
☕ Pour yourself a cup and join two Brits in Malibu for a warm, funny, and deeply personal conversation.
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What happens when you leave behind a successful career to follow a dream that makes no logical sense?
In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Italian entrepreneur and master hat maker Enrico Busto shares how he walked away from a high-paying career as a marketing executive in Italy, moved to California, and took a leap of faith to pursue his passion for handcrafted hats.
Today, Enrico is the founder of Busto & Sun, a bespoke hat atelier in Topanga Canyon. His custom-made hats have been worn by celebrities including Jamie Foxx and Billy Crystal, but his journey is about far more than Hollywood.
It’s a powerful story about starting over, trusting your instincts, embracing uncertainty, and having the courage to build a life around what you truly love.
In this conversation, Enrico opens up about:
Leaving a successful corporate career in Italy
Starting over after moving to California
Turning his creativity into a thriving business
The artistry behind handmade and bespoke hats
Creating custom hats for Hollywood celebrities
Why taking a leap of faith can transform your life
Follow Enrico and discover Busto & Sun’s handcrafted hats:  Instagram: @busto_and_sun
Website: bustoandsun.com
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Cisco Adler has spent his life surrounded by music—but growing up as the son of legendary producer Lou Adler came with its own expectations, lessons, and pressures.
Best known for the hit song "Buzzin'" and a career spanning decades as a singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, Cisco has built a path that's uniquely his own.
In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, he opens up about the wisdom he inherited from his father, the highs and lows of the music industry, and how his perspective on success has evolved over the years.
We also dive into topics that go far beyond music—frequency, energy, creativity, fatherhood, and the power of living with intention. Cisco shares why he believes everything is connected, how Malibu shaped him, what losing his home taught him, and why he's more excited than ever about the new music and creative projects he's working on today. This is an honest conversation about legacy, purpose, reinvention, and finding your own frequency.
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David Frank, lead singer of the Malibu-based band Little Dume, joins Zoe for a wide-ranging conversation about music, growing up in Malibu, love, privilege, personal growth, and the experiences that shaped both the man and the artist he is today.
He opens up about growing up in Malibu, the advantages—and unexpected challenges—of being surrounded by wealth, success, and opportunity. He candidly talks about being bullied as a kid, how television producer **Mark Burnett** helped change the trajectory of Little Dume, and why he's not afraid to admit that growing up in Malibu opened doors for his music career.
He also shares the story behind Little Dume, the inspiration for the band's newest album, and what music has taught him about life, relationships, and authenticity.
No Confessions episode would be complete without a few unexpected questions. David reveals his celebrity crush, the riskiest place he's ever had sex, the last time he cried, and why, after years of one-night stands, genuine connection has become just as important as chemistry. He also reflects on navigating divorce, taking time to focus on himself, and what this next chapter of life looks like.
This episode is filled with laughter, honest confessions, stories from behind the scenes of the music industry, and a refreshing conversation about success, privilege, love, and becoming comfortable in your own skin.
🎵 Follow Little Dume: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littledumeband/ Website: https://www.littledume.com Follow David Frank: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidfrankmusic/

Filmmaker Julie Pacino discusses her directorial debut, I Live Here Now, a surreal psychological horror that digs into trauma, memory and identity as a woman confronts her shadow self to reclaim her body and power.
In a candid interview she covers directing actors, artistic influences (Lynch, Kubrick), therapy and psychedelics, the crown as a symbol of sovereignty, growing up with Al Pacino, and balancing filmmaking with photography, music and activism.
What starts as a conversation about filmmaking quickly turns into a spontaneous creative exchange, with Julie and Zoe jokingly making movie deals on the spot and dreaming up future collaborations throughout the episode.
This conversation is filled with honesty, deep reflections on identity and creativity, insight into Hollywood culture, and lots of unexpected laughs along the way.
🎬 Julie Pacino’s directorial debut *I Live Here Now* premiered in 2025 and stars Lucy Fry, Madeline Brewer, Sheryl Lee, and Matt Rife.  

IIn this deeply personal episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Lucinda Bassett sits down with Zoe Scott for a raw and emotional conversation about anxiety, trauma, grief, resilience, and rebuilding your life after unimaginable loss. Lucinda candidly shares her personal journey through panic attacks, childhood trauma, her husband’s suicide, financial collapse, and the Malibu fires.
She explains practical tools—breathwork, diet, boundaries, faith, and intention-setting—that helped her transform anxiety into creative power, and discusses what truly helps (and harms) when treating anxiety and depression.
Listeners will hear about breathwork, medication cautions, community support, spiritual practices, and the new edition of From Panic to Power, plus guided steps and affirmations to start healing today.
Disclaimer: This episode is created for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional health advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any mental health concerns or medical conditions.

Known around the world as the “Superfood Hunter,” Darin Olien became a household name through the Emmy-winning Netflix series "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron.
But this conversation on Confessions at the Cabana goes far beyond health trends, superfoods, and biohacking. Darin sat down with Zoe Scott for what was supposed to be one kind of interview… and it turned into something completely different.
In this intimate and inspiring Malibu conversation, Darin opens up about loss, purpose, relationships, spirituality, and what it really means to live consciously in today’s world.
Zoe and Darin also dive into the importance of taking accountability for your life — owning your choices, facing hard truths, and realizing that healing, growth, and change ultimately start with you.
The episode moves from wellness and survival to deeper conversations about the human experience, emotional resilience, personal responsibility, and the search for meaning.
Darin briefly shares details about his upcoming documentary series exploring the meaning of happiness around the world, including episodes where he travels with Jason Momoa and Elijah Wood.
This is not the polished version you usually see online. It’s raw, personal, funny, soulful, unexpected… and deeply human. From living in a tipi after losing his home, to questioning modern society, fame, health, and connection — Darin shares a side of himself that rarely gets seen.
This episode explores practical habits for health, the role of vulnerability and listening, and how small consistent choices can lead to large, positive changes in yourself and the world.
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On this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we do something that doesn’t happen nearly enough… We give an unhoused person the space to share his story.
~Daremo is a familiar face along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, walking daily with his two dogs, Sweets and Friend, cleaning up trash and caring for the community. Not for recognition—but in the hope of inspiring others to do the same.
He doesn’t resonate with the word “homeless.” He prefers unhoused, reminding us that home isn’t a place—it’s something you carry within your heart.
~Daremo says he’s on a pilgrimage—living with purpose, devoted to serving God, and guided by compassion. But beyond his story, this conversation is an invitation… To slow down. To listen. To see the human being in front of you. Because so often, people who are unhoused are judged, dismissed, or overlooked—without anyone ever asking who they are, what they’ve lived through, or what they have to say.
~Daremo’s message is simple: Judge less. Love more. Care for each other and the world we share.
He even hands out bumper stickers that read “Don’t Litter” and “Our Community Cares”—small reminders that we’re all responsible for this place we call home.
This episode is about presence, compassion, and the power of giving someone a voice.
New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Watch or listen—and maybe the next time you see someone who’s unhoused, you pause… and choose curiosity over judgment.
If you’re in Malibu and see ~Daremo with Sweets and Friend, stop and say hi.

A Hollywood composer loses his home in the Woolsey Fire… but the studio where legends recorded is still standing. What does it mean to spend a lifetime creating music… and then lose everything around you—while the one place that holds it all… remains?
In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with legendary Hollywood composer Richard Gibbs—a musician, storyteller, surfer, and family man whose work has shaped the emotional landscape of film and television for decades.
Richard is best known for composing music for films like Say Anything, Dr. Dolittle, and Queen of the Damned, creating soundtracks that have reached millions around the world. But his story goes far beyond Hollywood.
As the founder of the iconic Woodshed Recording Studio in Malibu, Richard has built a creative sanctuary where world-renowned artists have come to record and collaborate. Musicians and bands such as Barbra Streisand, Coldplay, P!nk, and Dua Lipa have all worked out of the Woodshed—making it one of Malibu’s most quietly influential music spaces.
Before his film career, Richard was also part of the influential band Oingo Boingo, alongside Danny Elfman, and has remained connected to the evolution of modern music—including his ties to bands like Korn, bridging worlds between orchestral scoring and alternative sound.
But this conversation goes deeper.
We talk about:
-The reality of building a career in Hollywood—and the struggles along the way
-The Woolsey Fire, where Richard lost his home—and why his beloved Woodshed Recording Studio, surrounded by destruction, did not burn
-What that experience taught him about loss, rebuilding, and what truly matters in life
-The power of community, and why he started the Composer Breakfast Club in Malibu
-His latest passion project, the nonprofit Armory of Harmony, which transforms materials from confiscated guns into musical instruments for high school students—turning destruction into creativity and purpose
This episode is about more than music. It’s about resilience, meaning, and the unexpected ways life shapes us.
✨ A story of loss, survival, creativity, and giving back.
Learn more about Richard Gibbs: Woodshed Recording Studio: https://www.woodshedrecording.com
Armory of Harmony: https://www.armoryofharmony.com
About Confessions at the Cabana: Confessions at the Cabana is a Malibu-based podcast where raw, unfiltered conversations meet the ocean. Through honest storytelling, we explore the moments that shape us—and the truths that connect us.

What if healing doesn’t start in the body—but in the soil?
In this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Keiren Clasby, founder of The Malibu Fig Ranch in Malibu, to explore the deep connection between food, community, and true healing. After the devastating Malibu fires, Keiren opened her ranch to offer free lunches to the community, creating a space for people to come together, connect, and begin to heal—through nourishment, presence, and care. Keiren shares her philosophy on:
• Why gut health begins with the soil
• The importance of a healthy microbiome
• How the quality of our food directly impacts our well-being
• The role of community in healing trauma
• Her mission to grow clean, nutrient-rich food that supports both body and mind
This conversation goes beyond nutrition—it’s about reconnection. To the land. To each other. And to ourselves. If you’ve ever wondered how food, environment, and mental health are all connected, this episode will shift your perspective.
About The Malibu Fig Ranch
The Malibu Fig Ranch, founded by Keiren Clasby, is a regenerative farm and community space dedicated to growing nutrient-rich, organic food while fostering connection and healing. Rooted in the belief that true health begins in the soil, the ranch focuses on cultivating produce that supports a healthy microbiome and overall well-being. Following the Malibu fires, the Ranch became a place of nourishment and refuge—offering free lunches to the community and creating space for people to come together, heal, and reconnect. Today, The Malibu Fig Ranch continues to serve as a hub for:
• Regenerative agriculture
• Gut health and microbiome education
• Community gatherings and healing experiences
A place where food, land, and people come back into alignment.
Follow the The Malibu Fig Ranch on IG or go to their website for more info and upcoming events.
Website: https://www.malibufigranch.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malibufigranch/
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