The actress opens up about Brie’s evolution, her podcast with Alexandra Breckenridge, and why she swears by herbal remedies.
After five years of stepping into the shoes of Brie Sheridan on Virgin River, actress Zibby Allen is reflecting on the emotional journey her character—and she herself—has taken. With Season 6 delivering new challenges and growth for Brie, Zibby is more connected to the role than ever. But beyond the screen, she’s also leaning into passions like herbalism and a podcast project that celebrates female friendship, vulnerability, and shared humanity.
Brie’s Next Chapter: Strength Through Struggle
In Season 6, Brie finds herself at a personal crossroads—torn between head and heart, career and love. Zibby describes her character’s evolution as “messy, but deeply meaningful.”
“It won’t be a smooth arc,” she explains. “There’s this ongoing tension in Brie between what she feels and what she knows is smart. She’s just getting her career back on track, and now she’s stepping into the courtroom again—not as a survivor testifying, but as a lawyer defending Preacher. It’s a turning point, especially after everything she went through last season.”
That return to her professional self is more than just a plotline. It’s symbolic of Brie regaining the confidence and agency that her trauma once stripped away.
The Brie-Zibby Connection: Growing Together
Playing a character over six seasons inevitably leads to personal reflections, and Zibby admits that the line between her and Brie has blurred over the years.
“She’s strong and assertive—I tend to be softer and more sensitive,” Zibby says. “But I’ve learned from her. Brie helps me stand my ground, while I think I bring a softness to her. We’re both trying to figure out if we deserve the love and success we want. So there’s a quiet kinship there.”
That emotional honesty is exactly what makes Brie’s story resonate with so many fans. It’s not about perfection—it’s about showing up, broken pieces and all.
Behind the Mic: A Podcast Rooted in Friendship and Authenticity
Off-screen, Zibby has teamed up with her Virgin River co-star and real-life friend Alexandra Breckenridge for a heartwarming podcast called I Like You Very Much. The concept is simple: honest conversations, uplifting vibes, and a celebration of friendship.
“Alex really drove the idea,” Zibby recalls. “At first I thought, ‘Do people really want to hear from us?’ But the goal was never to sell ourselves. It was about inviting people into our space, our conversations, and making them feel less alone.”
Each episode begins with a unique ritual—complimenting the guest. “It’s amazing how disarmed people become just from being seen like that,” Zibby says. “It opens the door to vulnerability. And really, that’s the whole point—reminding each other that we’re all human.”
On Empathy, Acting, and Being Known for More Than a Role
Zibby is the first to admit that the world of acting often comes with assumptions. Fans form opinions based on characters, not the humans behind them. But for her, that’s where real connection begins.
“As actors, we’re always trying to bring humanity to the forefront—because empathy grows from understanding,” she says. “When we share more of ourselves, even off-screen, it invites people to look beyond the roles. That’s what our podcast tries to do, and that’s what I think Virgin River does so well. It tells emotionally honest stories that remind people to look again, feel deeper.”
A Love of Nature—and Borrowing Her Husband’s Blazers
Away from the screen and studio, Zibby is just as intentional about how she lives and what she puts in her body. A devoted student of herbalism and natural wellness, she credits holistic healing with improving nearly every area of her well-being.
“Natural remedies are gentle, accessible, and effective,” she says. “They’ve helped me stay grounded and healthy in this often chaotic business.”
As for her personal style? “I feel most like myself when I’m wearing my husband’s clothes—or a good blazer,” she laughs. “It’s cozy, a little masculine, and just…me.”
Looking Ahead
With Brie’s courtroom return, emotional growth, and potential romantic upheaval ahead, Season 6 of Virgin River promises major turning points—not just for the character, but for the actress who’s brought her to life.
Zibby Allen is more than Brie Sheridan. She’s a storyteller, a healer, a creative voice for connection—and a reminder that even in a world of scripted drama, the most powerful thing we can share is our real, human selves.
