In this engaging conversation, Jo Piazza shares her journey as a bestselling author, podcaster, and mother of three. She discusses her health recovery, the challenges of balancing her prolific writing career with family life, and the importance of having support systems in place. Jo also delves into her writing process, the hustle behind marketing her books, and the exciting new projects she is working on, including a podcast spin-off. The discussion highlights the realities of being a successfu...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Lisa Phillips, a former international Ford model and Epstein survivor, about her harrowing experiences and why she felt compelled to return to Epstein after her initial abuse. Lisa opens up about her multicultural upbringing, her modeling career, and the manipulative tactics Epstein used to lure and trap his victims. She shares the emotional and psychological struggles she endured, the complicated fee...
Feb 20, 2025•22 min
In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Lisa Phillips, a former international Ford model and Epstein survivor, about her harrowing experiences and why she felt compelled to return to Epstein after her initial abuse. Lisa opens up about her multicultural upbringing, her modeling career, and the manipulative tactics Epstein used to lure and trap his victims. She shares the emotional and psychological struggles she endured, the complicated fee...
Feb 18, 2025•57 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Ally Iseman, a relationship coach specializing in non-monogamy. Ally shares her personal journey from a disastrous attempt to open up a monogamous relationship to becoming a prominent figure in the sex-positive community, hosting educational events, and coaching couples on how to navigate non-monogamy successfully. The conversation explores different forms of non-monogamous relationships, the impo...
Feb 13, 2025•26 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Ally Iseman, a relationship coach specializing in non-monogamy. Ally shares her personal journey from a disastrous attempt to open up a monogamous relationship to becoming a prominent figure in the sex-positive community, hosting educational events, and coaching couples on how to navigate non-monogamy successfully. The conversation explores different forms of non-monogamous relationships, the impo...
Feb 11, 2025•59 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews journalist Suzanne Rico about her grandfather, who invented a cruise missile for Nazi Germany. Suzanne shares her journey of investigating her family's history, balancing the pride for her grandfather's engineering genius with the shame of his involvement with the Nazis. Suzanne discusses her mother's influence, her partnership with her sister Stephanie, and their emotional trip to Germany to uncover the truth....
Feb 06, 2025•24 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews journalist Suzanne Rico about her grandfather, who invented a cruise missile for Nazi Germany. Suzanne shares her journey of investigating her family's history, balancing the pride for her grandfather's engineering genius with the shame of his involvement with the Nazis. Suzanne discusses her mother's influence, her partnership with her sister Stephanie, and their emotional trip to Germany to uncover the truth....
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Cheryl Hunter, a bestselling author, speaker, and media personality who survived a harrowing kidnapping and torture ordeal at the age of 18. Cheryl recounts her traumatic experiences, including how false promises in France lured her, tortured over several days, and ultimately left for dead. Despite these horrifying events, she emerged more assertive, using her experiences to create transformative personal d...
Jan 30, 2025•29 min
In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Cheryl Hunter, a bestselling author, speaker, and media personality who survived a harrowing kidnapping and torture ordeal at the age of 18. Cheryl recounts her traumatic experiences, including how false promises in France lured her, tortured over several days, and ultimately left for dead. Despite these horrifying events, she emerged more assertive, using her experiences to create transformative personal d...
Jan 29, 2025•53 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter are joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a specialized trauma therapist, author, and podcast host. Meghan reveals the profound impact of personal grief on her life, sharing intimate moments from her childhood trauma of losing Chris, a pivotal spiritual experience during a facility tour, and the profound emotional toll following the deaths of both parents. Meghan discusses reaching out to colleagues for help dur...
Jan 23, 2025•26 min
In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter are joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a specialized trauma therapist, author, and podcast host. Meghan reveals the profound impact of personal grief on her life, sharing intimate moments from her childhood trauma of losing Chris, a pivotal spiritual experience during a facility tour, and the profound emotional toll following the deaths of both parents. Meghan discusses reaching out to colleagues for help dur...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter share their distressing experience of surviving the 2025 Los Angeles fires in this special episode for 'Scott Talks'.They discuss the impact of the prolonged drought, theSanta Ana winds, and the rapid spread of the fires that affected various communities includingPacific Palisades and Altadena. The episode goes into detail about their emergency preparations, emotional struggles, and the profound sense of community and gratitude they felt during the cris...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min
In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Vietnamese American author, performer, and playwright Susan Lieu. Susan shares her poignant quest to avenge her mother's death caused by a negligent plastic surgeon, leading her to create a one-woman show and memoir. The episode delves into Susan's experiences growing up in a traditional Vietnamese family, her emotional struggles, and her relentless pursuit of justice and understanding. The conversati...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of 'Only One in the Room,' Andrea Owen, an author and life coach, joins Laura and Scott to discuss her experiences with divorce, personal growth, and recovery. Andrea shares openly about the challenges and nuances of navigating her second divorce, the impact of trauma from her previous marriage, and how she's integrating new methods like ketamine therapy into her recovery. The conversation also covers her newly updated book, changes in societal perceptions about marriage and rela...
Jan 09, 2025•19 min
In this episode of 'Only One in the Room,' Andrea Owen, an author and life coach, joins Laura and Scott to discuss her experiences with divorce, personal growth, and recovery. Andrea shares openly about the challenges and nuances of navigating her second divorce, the impact of trauma from her previous marriage, and how she's integrating new methods like ketamine therapy into her recovery. The conversation also covers her newly updated book, changes in societal perceptions about marriage and rela...
Jan 07, 2025•58 min
Join me, Stacey Garcia, Mom, Personal Trainer, Reiki Master Practitioner, Integrative Health Coach, Cancer Survivor/Thriver, and your host of Never Miss A Monday —a podcast where we discuss and dissect the intersection of mind, body, and spirit. I have always believed Mondays are magic… they set the tone for the week ahead of you. I’ve always lived a healthy life, so when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, it was explained to me that my lifestyle choices gave me a strong chance to live with thi...
Jan 02, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter, hosts of the podcast 'The Only One in the Room,' travel to North Adams, Massachusetts, to attend the Berkshire Podcast Festival. They interview true crime podcaster Josh Hallmark about his personal and professional journey. Josh shares intimate details about his troubled upbringing, including his relationship with his abusive mother and the traumas he experienced, such as molestation and a family murder. The discussion delves into the ...
Dec 31, 2024•57 min
Hosts Tawny and Lisa discuss their new non-alcoholic beverage brand, Parentheses, and their recently published sobriety deck. They delve into the importance of setting boundaries with social media, detailing their personal experiences of 'quiet quitting' platforms like Instagram and Twitter. The conversation highlights the dangers of algorithm-driven content and its impact on mental health. It suggests practices for more mindful tech use, such as focusing on offline activities like listening to ...
Dec 27, 2024•32 min
In this episode Gill discusses how the holiday season, with its numerous social events and parties, leads many to increase their alcohol consumption. Gill shares strategies that help them stay sober during the holiday season without alcohol. The episode also includes interesting statistics on holiday drinking habits in America. It -emphasizes making drinking a non-negotiable, -having an exit plan and reward, -knowing how to refuse drinks, -bringing supplies, - choosing not to attend events, and ...
Dec 24, 2024•32 min
A former editor and columnist with Yahoo, Current TV and the New York Daily News, her work has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York magazine, Glamour, Elle, Time, Marie Claire, the Daily Beast, and Slate. She holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in journalism from Columbia University, and a master’s in religious studies from New York University. T In This Episode There's a fine line between marketing and creating...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min
Navigating Family Dynamics and Emotional Triggers During the Holidays In this episode, the host delves into the complexities of family dynamics, especially during holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving. The script explores dealing with emotional triggers and childhood wounds that often resurface around family. The host shares personal experiences with her family and in-laws provides practical techniques for managing stress and emphasizes the importance of self-care and spiritual growth. The episod...
Dec 17, 2024•35 min
The Literary Journey of Lara Love Harden: From Prison to Bestseller In this engaging conversation, author Lara Love Hardin shares her inspiring journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a bestselling author and prison reform advocate. She discusses her initial encounter with the literary world, her rapid transition to a published author, and the powerful impact of her memoir. Lara opens up about her personal struggles, the transformative experience of ghostwriting in prison, and the r...
Dec 12, 2024•23 min
The Only Rule Follower with 32 Felonies: A Conversation with Lara Love Hardin In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Lara Love Hardin, a literary agent, author, prison reform advocate, and president of True Literary. Lara Love Hardin shares her compelling journey from a rule-following individual with 32 felonies to an accomplished writer whose memoir, 'The Many Lives of Mama Love,' is an Oprah Book Club pick and a New York Times bestseller. ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Michael Vinton to discuss his deeply personal journey following the tragic loss of his brother in a murder-suicide during the pandemic in August 2020. Michael opens up about the duality of grieving for a loved one who also committed a heinous act, the stigmas associated with murder-suicide, and the importance of creating spaces for such conversations. He shares his work with Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide, an organization aiding those affected by...
Dec 05, 2024•20 min
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Michael Vinton to discuss his deeply personal journey following the tragic loss of his brother in a murder-suicide during the pandemic in August 2020. Michael opens up about the duality of grieving for a loved one who also committed a heinous act, the stigmas associated with murder-suicide, and the importance of creating spaces for such conversations. He shares his work with Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide, an organization aiding those affected by...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Hi Only One in the Room listeners! Today we’re introducing you to another podcast we think you’re really going to enjoy. It’s called Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers. Every episode of Something You Should Know delivers fascinating insights that can help us all understand our world – and each other – a little better. In today’s episode, Mike talks about how status affects our path to success and how to reduce anxiety: SYSK: Why Status Is Critical to Your Success & Why Is There S...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
In this engaging conversation, Tawny Lara discusses her journey through sobriety, sober dating, and the challenges of navigating intimacy without alcohol. She shares her experiences of meeting her husband in recovery, the importance of community support, and the realities of publishing a book. Tawny also highlights the significance of being honest about one's desires in sexual experiences and the impact of alcohol on relationships. The discussion culminates in her entrepreneurial venture of crea...
Nov 21, 2024•22 min
In this engaging conversation, Tawny Lara discusses her journey through sobriety, sober dating, and the challenges of navigating intimacy without alcohol. She shares her experiences of meeting her husband in recovery, the importance of community support, and the realities of publishing a book. Tawny also highlights the significance of being honest about one's desires in sexual experiences and the impact of alcohol on relationships. The discussion culminates in her entrepreneurial venture of crea...
Nov 19, 2024•55 min
In this episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host Scott interview Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor, about finding joy despite profound personal tragedy. Tanmeet discusses her experience with her son's fatal diagnosis, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the importance of practices like gratitude in cultivating joy. The conversation explores the scientific and emotional facets of finding joy in difficult circumstances, ...
Nov 14, 2024•21 min
In this episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host Scott interview Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor, about finding joy despite profound personal tragedy. Tanmeet discusses her experience with her son's fatal diagnosis, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the importance of practices like gratitude in cultivating joy. The conversation explores the scientific and emotional facets of finding joy in difficult circumstances, ...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
