Carrie Berk, MY REAL-LIFE ROM-COM: How to Build Confidence and Write Your Own Relationship Rules

Zibby welcomes Carrie Berk to discuss her book, MY REAL-LIFE ROM COM: HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND WRITE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP RULES. Carrie shares the book's inception during the pandemic, aiming to provide relatable dating advice for her generation, unlike the outdated guidance from older publications. She highlights the importance of self-love, learned through her anxiety journey, as a foundation for meaningful relationships. Carrie also delves into the challenges of dating as a social media influencer, advocating for authenticity over fame. With a candid reflection on her writing journey since childhood and the role of journalism in her life, Carrie encourages aspiring writers to pursue genuine stories that resonate with them. Amid humor and insightful discussions, this episode explores the evolving narrative of love, self-discovery, and the essence of meaningful storytelling in the digital age. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/40lqgJ2 Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.