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Only One In The Room

Laura Cathcart Robbinswww.spreaker.com
Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer’s retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her “only one” experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM. These comments were from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt “othered”. Laura beautifully interviews a person about their Only One story each episode and addresses as many of those DM’s as possible in the process. In this podcast, you’ll hear raw, vulnerable accounts from people who are, like most of us, just eager to connect. Our hope is that The Only One In The Room will inspire a change of perspective in how we all see and hear each other’s stories. We want you to think twice before judging the person standing next to you at a party, in the pick-up line at school, or in a crowded subway car. This is a podcast for anyone who has ever felt alone in a room full of people – which is to say, that this podcast is for everyone.
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Episodes

Wisconsin Tiff is The Only One Who Has Sex with Senior Citizens For Free

Wisconsin Tiff is an OnlyFans model who creates adult content online with older gentlemen. Laura opens the show by asking Tiff about her mother being murdered by her boyfriend when she was only 4 years old. This led her to be cared for by her single father who was not ready to take care of her and her brother. Before becoming an OnlyFans model, Tiff was working at a school in the lunchroom when COVID hit. After losing her job, she began making online content and became an influencer. This, along...

Apr 09, 202453 min

Scott Talks to Tanya Sam

Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genres, providing members with vibrant discussions, intellectual stimulation, and shared reading experiences that expand their horizons. As an expert in t...

Apr 04, 202423 min

Tanya Sam is The Only Real Housewife Who Became A Bookclub Queen

Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genres, providing members with vibrant discussions, intellectual stimulation, and shared reading experiences that expand their horizons. As an expert in t...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 1 min

Scott Talks to Nancy Mello

Nancy Mello is an animal communicator and evidential medium with experience as a speaker and podcast host. Nancy works with individuals, pet owners, and groups to help with growth of both the individual and their pet in a safe environment. She prides herself in end of life pet work and helping pets with problem behaviors. Nancy is the host of the podcast Creature Preacher. Nancy opens the show by providing Laura and Scott with a reading of their dog who’s currently going through some health issu...

Mar 28, 202421 min

Nancy Mello is The Only Animal Communicator That Dances Like Elaine From Seinfeld

Nancy Mello is an animal communicator and evidential medium with experience as a speaker and podcast host. Nancy works with individuals, pet owners, and groups to help with growth of both the individual and their pet in a safe environment. She prides herself in end of life pet work and helping pets with problem behaviors. Nancy is the host of the podcast Creature Preacher. Nancy opens the show by providing Laura and Scott with a reading of their dog who’s currently going through some health issu...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 2 min

Scott Talks to Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, as well as in speaking engagements at Princeton, Duke, University of Buffalo and UC Berkeley on Yoga, Rac...

Mar 21, 202423 min

Dianne Bondy Is The Only One Redefining Yoga For The Rest Of Us

Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, as well as in speaking engagements at Princeton, Duke, University of Buffalo and UC Berkeley on Yoga, Ra...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 7 min

Scott Talks to Dr. Carl Erik Fisher

Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. He also maintains a private clinical practice focused on complementary and integrative approaches to addiction and recovery. His book, The Ur...

Mar 14, 202421 min

Dr. Carl Erik Fisher is The Only Psychiatrist Who Was A Patient On The Psych Ward

Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. He also maintains a private clinical practice focused on complementary and integrative approaches to addiction and recovery. His book, The Ur...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 5 min

Scott Talks to Jesse Leon

Jesse Leon is an author, motivational speaker, social impact consultant, and a certified executive coach. He creates public-private partnerships, grant-making programs, and impact investment funds to address affordable housing, sex-trafficking, addiction, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. His memoir I’m Not Broken is available wherever you get your books. And his TedxTalk about sex trafficking can be seen here: https://youtu.be/hFFiP9gSZSM?si=oJ64yZsuCK2bXXBN This is Jesse’s first appearance on ...

Mar 07, 202419 min

Jesse Leon Is The Only Gay Latino Harvard Graduate Talking About Sex Trafficking

Jesse Leon is an author, motivational speaker, social impact consultant, and a certified executive coach. He creates public-private partnerships, grant-making programs, and impact investment funds to address affordable housing, sex-trafficking, addiction, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. His memoir I’m Not Broken is available wherever you get your books. And his TedxTalk about sex trafficking can be seen here: https://youtu.be/hFFiP9gSZSM?si=oJ64yZsuCK2bXXBN This is Jesse’s first appearance on ...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 7 min

Scott Talks to Ann Batchelder

Ann Batchelder is the author of Craving Spring: A mother’s quest, a daughter’s depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together. She served as Editor of Fiberarts Magazine and was a guest curator for the Asheville Art Museum. Ann has kept a mindfulness practice since 2004, is the mother of two adult children, and lives with her husband in Asheville, N.C. This is Ann’s first appearance on The Only One In The Room. Ann talks to Laura about how her journaling led to her memoir, and discove...

Feb 29, 202416 min

Ann Batchelder is The Only One Who Used a Greek Myth To Heal Her Relationship with Her Daughter

Ann Batchelder is the author of Craving Spring: A mother’s quest, a daughter’s depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together. She served as Editor of Fiberarts Magazine and was a guest curator for the Asheville Art Museum. Ann has kept a mindfulness practice since 2004, is the mother of two adult children, and lives with her husband in Asheville, N.C. This is Ann’s first appearance on The Only One In The Room. Ann talks to Laura about how her journaling led to her memoir, and discove...

Feb 27, 202451 min

Scott Talks to Ronit Plank

Ronit Plank is a Seattle-based Author, Podcaster, and Storyteller. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Her podcast Let’s Talk Memoir is available wherever you listen to podcasts. And her book When She Comes Back, about her mother abandoning her to follow a cult in India, is available on Amazon. She makes ser second appearance on The Only One In The Room for this week’s show. Laura and Ronit talk a bit about meeting each other, Ronit’s p...

Feb 23, 202416 min

Ronit Plank is The Only One Talking About Growing Up In A Kibbutz

Ronit Plank is a Seattle-based Author, Podcaster, and Storyteller. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Her podcast Let’s Talk Memoir is available wherever you listen to podcasts. And her book When She Comes Back, about her mother abandoning her to follow a cult in India, is available on Amazon. She makes ser second appearance on The Only One In The Room for this week’s show. Laura and Ronit talk a bit about meeting each other, Ronit’s p...

Feb 20, 202458 min

Scott Talks to Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comedian, author, and podcaster who’s making her second appearance on The Only One In The Room. Her new, best-selling book, Drunk-ish, is all about her journey to sobriety and is available wherever you get your books. She’s been recording her popular parenting & comedy podcast For Crying Out Loud for over 13 years now with her co-host Lynette Carolla. Laura welcomes Stefanie back to the show and two reminisce about their friendship over the years for a bit before ...

Feb 15, 202416 min

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is The Only One Who Isn’t Drunk-ish Anymore

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comedian, author, and podcaster who’s making her second appearance on The Only One In The Room. Her new, best-selling book, Drunk-ish, is all about her journey to sobriety and is available wherever you get your books. She’s been recording her popular parenting & comedy podcast For Crying Out Loud for over 13 years now with her co-host Lynette Carolla. Laura welcomes Stefanie back to the show and two reminisce about their friendship over the years for a bit before ...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 8 min

Scott Talks to Damona Hoffman

Celebrity dating coach, host of The Dates & Mates Podcast, and the official love expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, Damona Hoffman, returns for a special Valentine’s Day episode as The Only One in the Room who wrote her own love story. She shares what it’s like working on The Drew Barrymore Show as well the work that went into writing her book F the Fairy Tale. Damona then dives into the dating apps, giving some insights on how to properly navigate and engage on them, as well providing some ...

Feb 08, 202417 min

Damona Hoffman is The Only One Who Wrote Her Own Love Story

Celebrity dating coach, host of The Dates & Mates Podcast, and the official love expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, Damona Hoffman, returns for a special Valentine’s Day episode as The Only One in the Room who wrote her own love story. She shares what it’s like working on The Drew Barrymore Show as well the work that went into writing her book F the Fairy Tale. Damona then dives into the dating apps, giving some insights on how to properly navigate and engage on them, as well providing some ...

Feb 06, 202459 min

COVID Warriors: Dr. Ronald Cathcart Is The Only One Explaining How To Stay Healthy During COVID-19

This episode features Dr. Ronald Cathcart, who has specialized in patients living with HIV since 1989 and has spent the past 14 years as the staff physician at Comprehensive Healthcare in Melbourne, Florida. Dr Cathcart is happy to answer your questions about COVID 19 and/or making better lifestyle choices via email, using the subject line: I HEARD YOUR PODCAST EMAIL: rcathcart@bellsouth.net Recommended Authors: Dr. Michael Gregor Dr. Neal Bernard Nathan Pritkin Become a supporter of this podcas...

Feb 01, 202429 min

Special Collab episode: Dry January

Laura joins fellow podcasters, Eric Zimmer, Holly Whitaker, and Dr. Carl Erik Fisher for an honest, vulnerable conversation about sobriety, relapse, harm prevention, and Dry January. While each of their journeys is unique, there is a shared foundation of recovery. Eric Zimmer: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/about-eric-zimmer/ Holly Whitaker: https://www.hollywhitaker.com/ Dr. Carl Erik Fisher: https://www.carlerikfisher.com/ Laura Cathcart Robbins: https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/ Become a supporte...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 1 min

Scott Talks to Seth Ferranti

Seth Ferranti is an ex-con filmmaker who did 21 years in federal prison for a first-time, nonviolent LSD/cannabis offense. He earned three college degrees in prison, including a master’s, wrote 22 books on gangsters, drug lords, and prison gangs, founded a publishing house and website, Gorilla Convict, and started a career as a journalist writing for VICE, Penthouse, and others. After being released he started making films. He wrote and produced WHITE BOY, which is currently on NETFLIX. He curre...

Jan 24, 202415 min

Seth Ferranti is The Only One Who Faked His Death To Avoid Going To Prison

Seth Ferranti is an ex-con filmmaker who did 21 years in federal prison for a first-time, nonviolent LSD/cannabis offense. He earned three college degrees in prison, including a master’s, wrote 22 books on gangsters, drug lords, and prison gangs, founded a publishing house and website, Gorilla Convict, and started a career as a journalist writing for VICE, Penthouse, and others. After being released he started making films. He wrote and produced WHITE BOY, which is currently on NETFLIX. He curre...

Jan 23, 202447 min

Scott Talks to Chas Allen

What if while in college, you had an opportunity to make four million dollars, and all you had to do was drive the getaway car? At age nineteen, author, coach, teacher and speaker, Chas Allen, joined three of his friends who were planning what the FBI calls one of the all-time most significant art theft cases, The Transylvania Book Heist. So what would you do if the robbery’s trial run proved to be a trial of errors, one thing after another NOT going the way you’d hoped? Would you get cold feet ...

Jan 17, 202415 min

Chas Allen Is The Only One In The Room Who Committed A Book Heist

What if while in college, you had an opportunity to make four million dollars, and all you had to do was drive the getaway car? At age nineteen, author, coach, teacher and speaker, Chas Allen, joined three of his friends who were planning what the FBI calls one of the all-time most significant art theft cases, The Transylvania Book Heist. So what would you do if the robbery’s trial run proved to be a trial of errors, one thing after another NOT going the way you’d hoped? Would you get cold feet ...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 2 min

Scott Talks to Jane Boroski

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guests, Jane Boroski right after the show. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't for...

Jan 10, 202415 min

Jane Boroski Is The Only Pregnant One That Was Stabbed 27 Times by A Serial Killer

What if when you were seven months pregnant you were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer and left for dead? Invisible Tears Podcast host, Jane Boroski, was twenty-two years old and drinking a soda in her car when she was attacked by a man who pulled up next to her in a Jeep Cherokee. So what would you do if you survived, but the man who tried to murder you was still at large? Would you try to forget what happened and go on with your life? Or would you start a podcast dedicated to telling the sto...

Jan 09, 202447 min

Scott Talks to Collier Landry

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guests, Collier Landry right after the show. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't f...

Jan 05, 202416 min

Collier Landry Is The Only One Who Put His Father In Prison For Murdering His Mother

Imagine if as an eleven-year-old, you were woken up by the sounds of your father murdering your mother? Filmmaker and podcaster, Collier Landry testified on the witness stand against his father at age 12, and it was his testimony that helped put his father in prison for life. But later on as an adult, he found that he still wanted closure. But what would you do if you’d confronted your father in prison in the hopes that he would tell you why he did it, but found that he was incapable of telling ...

Jan 04, 202449 min

Scott Talks to Charlie Cifarelli

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guests, Charlie Cifarelli right after the show. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don'...

Dec 27, 202313 min
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