Confessions At The Cabana

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Dr. John Zambetti — A Malibu local, an ER doctor, lifelong musician, and storyteller whose life bridges rock ’n’ roll, medicine, and love. John’s journey begins in the Bronx in the 1960s, where his passion for music first took root. As the decade unfolded, he followed that passion west to California, where he continued making music with his band The Malibooz while also pursuing a demanding career in medicine. Along the way, John crossed paths with rock legends like Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger, all while building a remarkable second life as an emergency room doctor. For decades, he balanced the intensity of working in the ER with the joy and creative freedom of playing music. In this fun and heartfelt conversation, John shares stories from his musical journey through the ’60s and beyond, what it was like to live a life between two very different worlds, and how music helped him stay grounded while witnessing the raw realities of life and loss in the emergency room. He also opens up about grief, resilience, and the unexpected gift of finding love again in his 70s with actress Jane Seymour. This episode is a powerful reminder that life can hold many chapters — and that it’s never too late for music, passion, or love. ✨ Topics in this episode:
• Growing up in the Bronx in the 1960s • Moving to California to follow music
• His band The Malibooz
• Encounters with Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger
• The realities of working as an ER doctor
• Music as a lifelong creative outlet
• Loss, healing, and finding love in his 70s with actress Jane Seymour

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Vanessa Bauer — professional figure skater and star of the UK’s hit ITV series Dancing on Ice. Vanessa opens up about a lifelong dream realized: skating across breathtaking frozen lakes in Canada — a moment that felt both surreal and deeply personal. She shares stories from her childhood, the discipline and perseverance that shaped her path, and the resilience it took to rise to international success. Beyond the rink, Vanessa reveals her growing passion for acting and what it meant to step into her major big-screen debut — embracing a whole new chapter of creative expression. We talk about reinvention, courage, lessons learned along the way, and the immense gratitude she carries for every twist in her journey. This is a conversation about performance, purpose, and following your dreams — even when the ice feels uncertain.
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @vanessabauer_skates

This week in the Cabana, we’re joined by Malibu private chef and restaurateur Oren Zroya, founder of Pita Bu and Paparazzi Pizza. Oren has spent over 30 years cooking in some of the most exclusive homes in Malibu — preparing intimate dinners for celebrities like Barbra Streisand, politicians such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and ultra-high-net-worth billionaires you’ve only seen from afar.
In this fun, flavorful episode, he takes us back to when he first arrived in Malibu — young, hungry (literally), and ready to build a life through food. He shares what it’s really like cooking for the famous: the pressure, the personalities, the privacy, and the unexpected lessons.
After decades cooking in elite private kitchens, Oren made a surprising shift — opening two beloved local take-out spots right here in Malibu. He talks candidly about why he chose community over private jets. We also dive into how he creates a menu from scratch, what matters most when cooking healthy meals, and why food should be sensual, joyful, and deeply nourishing.
➡️ Follow Oren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheforen/
➡️ Check out Pita Bu (order/menu): https://order.toasttab.com/online/pitabu
➡️ Check out Paparazzi Pizza (order/menu): https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/paparazzi-malibu-29169-heathercliff-road
This episode is warm, revealing, and guaranteed to make you very hungry. Pull up a chair — the Cabana kitchen is open. 🍽️🔥

In this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Robin Brown — artist, fashion designer, author, clown, and founder of Magnolia Pearl — for a deeply moving conversation about forgiveness, creativity, and transformation.
Robin shares her extraordinary life story, shaped by a childhood marked by addiction, mental illness, and profound trauma. Raised by parents who struggled with drug addiction, and surviving an attempted act of violence by her mother, Robin chose a path rarely spoken about with such honesty: radical forgiveness. Rather than living in hatred, she speaks openly about love, compassion, and the freedom that comes from releasing resentment.
At the heart of this episode is Robin’s ability to alchemize darkness into light. Through her work in fashion, art, storytelling, and the sacred art of clowning, she reveals how creativity became both refuge and medicine — a way to transform pain into beauty and suffering into meaning. Her work with Magnolia Pearl reflects this philosophy, weaving imperfection, tenderness, and soul into every piece.
This conversation is inspired by Robin’s autobiographical book, Glitter Saints, a raw and poetic memoir that explores survival, grace, and the power of imagination as a healing force.
This episode of Confessions at the Cabana is a soulful exploration of forgiveness, resilience, and the courage to live with an open heart. It’s a must-listen for those interested in art and fashion as healing, personal transformation, trauma recovery, and stories that remind us light can emerge from even the darkest places.
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https://magnoliapearl.com/
Host/Producer: Zoe Scott
Guest: Robin Brown
Producer/Editor: Dajana Mitchell

In this first solo episode of Zoe at the Cabana, Zoe shares her 7 steps to manifesting the life you love — the same principles she used to create her rock ’n’ roll career, follow her passions across the world, and eventually land at the edge of the ocean in Malibu.
Inspired by past conversations and lived experience, this is an intimate, motivating reflection on imagination, desire, belief, and saying yes to possibility.
Short, soulful, and designed to kick off your year with intention.
✨ New solo episodes will drop once or twice a month under Confessions at the Cabana🎧 Subscribe for more conversations, reflections, and real-life magic

Confessions of a Hollywood Therapist How to Manifest What You Want in 2026
People often say, “You have to go see Johnny O.” But the better question is: why does his work actually work?
In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Johnny O’Callaghan, founder of The Healing Bar Studio in the Hollywood Hills, to explore what it really takes to heal, move forward, and manifest what you want — especially as we step into 2026.
Johnny’s work lives at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and lived experience. He doesn’t lead with labels or diagnoses — he leads with results. As he puts it, he works on both “the goal line and the soul line,” helping people heal what’s underneath so life can finally move forward.
After personally experiencing nearly every healing modality available, and becoming a father through adoption in Uganda, Johnny returned to school and earned a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in spirituality. 
At The Healing Bar, Johnny works with high-performing clients — including those in Hollywood — who feel stuck, disconnected, or off their path, even when they “have it all.” His approach integrates: Psychotherapy modalities Mindfulness and spiritual psychology Hypnosis and breathwork Coaching and somatic awareness.
In this conversation, Johnny shares practical tools he uses with his Hollywood clients to  manifest from an aligned, grounded place — not survival mode.
If you’ve been vision-boarding, setting intentions, and “doing the work” but still feel stuck, this episode may reveal what’s been missing. 

For the Christmas episode and season one finale of Confessions at the Cabana, the mic turns toward the woman who started it all — Zoe Scott.
Interviewed by neighbor and friend WSL surf commentator Strider Wasilewski, Zoe opens up about her extraordinary journey: growing up in London, singing rock ’n’ roll in Hollywood for 13 years, living in desert caves, following the path of Jim Morrison, and somehow landing exactly where she was meant to be — Malibu.
This is a story about freedom, curiosity, reinvention, and trusting the road, even when it looks a little wild. Honest, funny, reflective, and full of heart, it’s the perfect way to close out our first season.
👉 Grab a drink, get cozy, and watch the full episode.Subscribe and join us for Season Two at the Cabana.
 

In this powerful Confessions at the Cabana episode, we sit down with Claudia Black — actress, storyteller, and a true woman on top. Claudia opens up about her unforgettable 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet moment, her journey through Hollywood, and the darker side she endured: sexual harassment and narcissistic behavior, both on-set and off.
She shares how somatic healing helped her reclaim her body, her boundaries, and her presence — a transformation so meaningful she became a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Raw, honest, and deeply inspiring — this episode is for anyone who loves Hollywood, believes in healing, or wants to see what true strength and reinvention look like.
👉 Watch the full episode on youtube — then stream Claudia’s new performance on Starz’s Spartacus: House of Ashur.

IIn this deeply moving episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Ellen Ballon — founder of Deity Animal Rescue and a key part of the Caravita Foundation, two organizations changing the lives of animals and the people who love them.
Ellen opens up about losing her home in the Palisades fire and shares the unforgettable moment she saw it for the last time. She also brings us inside the world of rescue with powerful, heart-stretching stories of dogs saved against all odds, the emotional toll of shelter overpopulation, and the hope that keeps her going.
If you love animals, this conversation will stay with you.
👉 Learn more or support their work:Deity Animal Rescue: https://deityanimalrescue.org
IG: @deityanimalrescue
 
IG: @caravitafoundationCaravita Foundation: https://www.caravitafoundation.org
 
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In this bold and deeply insightful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Katie Shannon — leadership coach, business strategist, and mentor to teams, women, and artists. Katie breaks down what truly makes a powerful leader, how to coach teams toward cohesion, and why women and creatives often require a different kind of support to step into their full potential. And then… she takes us somewhere unexpected. Katie shares why making money has more in common with the male orgasm than anyone talks about — and how we’ve completely misunderstood the energetics of abundance, success, and desire. Her perspective on money and embodiment is eye-opening, hilarious, and wildly empowering. She also opens up about her own experience working with a somatic sex healer — what the session looked like, what she learned about her body, and how it helped her understand connection, nervous system patterns, and intimacy on a deeper level. It’s raw, enlightening, and incredibly fun — the conversation you didn’t know you needed. If you're into leadership, personal development, money mindset, embodiment work, or simply love a good honest story… this episode is a must-listen. 👉 Listen to the full episode, subscribe, and join us at the Cabana for more inspiring conversations. If you want to find out more about Katie and her work, visit: 👉 https://www.katieshannon.co/