

Only One In The Room
Laura Cathcart Robbins
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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Jun 14, 2023 • 13min
Scott Talks to Hannah Sward
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Hannah Sward right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Voyage et Cie:Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: HON to get your 10% off your purchase!PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023 • 51min
Hannah Sward Is The Only One Stripping To Reveal Her Authentic Self Episode 171
What if you were kidnapped and molested by a stranger at age six, and grew up to be a stripper and a prostitute?Best-selling author and essayist, Hannah Sward, found herself drinking in drug store bathrooms before therapy sessions, and doing methamphetamines to stay skinny.But what would you do if you realized that you could be the author of your own life story? Would you continue on into an even darker existence? Or would you turn your experience into your greatest asset, and write a book that revealed your authentic self?More From Hannah Sward:Visit: www.hannahsward.comRead: Strip: A MemoirFinding Hannah Sward:Instagram: @hannahswardauthorLinkedIn: Hannah SwardWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Voyage et Cie:Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: HON to get your 10% off your purchase!PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 13min
Scott Talks to Melissa Gould
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Melissa Gould right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2023 • 49min
Melissa Gould Is The Only Widowish One In The Room Episode 170
What if your husband died unexpectedly?Screenwriter, speaker, essayist, and best-selling author, Melissa Gould, was left to raise her thirteen-year-old daughter by herself when her husband, Joel passed away suddenly, after contracting West Nile Virus.So what would you do if, because of your age, you didn’t look like the typical widow, but you were still grieving? Would you stay silent about your loss and try to blend in with the other young moms? Or would you embrace the word widow, and then by owning it, dispel the stereotype of what life looks like after losing your husband?More From Melissa Gould:Visit: widowish.comRead: Widowish: A MemoirFinding Melissa Gould:Twitter: @TheMelissaGould & @widowishwidowFacebook: @Melissa Gould AuthorWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 18min
Scott Talks to Mike Collins
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Mike Collins right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2023 • 53min
Mike Collins Is The Only One Explaining Why Sugar Is The Original Gateway Drug Episode 169
Imagine being thirty-seven years sober from drugs and alcohol and thirty-two years sober from sugar.Michael Collins, founder of Sugar Addiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit grew up believing that sugar was love, eating bread, butter and sugar sandwiches and drinking Kool-Aid with three times the amount of sugar.But what would you do if would do if you realized that not only did sugar give you acne and rosacea but it also caused a personality change, similar to drugs and alcohol? Would you give up the one thing that seemed to give you comfort? Or would you go sugar-free and change your life in the most profound and unexpected way?More From Michael Collins:Visit: sugaraddiction.comRead: The Last Resort Sugar Detox GuideFinding Michael Collins:Twitter: @Sugar_Free_ManFacebook: Sugar Detox GuyLinkedIn: Mike CollinsWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2023 • 18min
Scott Talks to Olivia Allen
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Olivia Allen right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:AirDoctor:Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ONEROOM and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Lock this special offer by going to Airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ONEROOMNotion AI:Notion AI helps you work faster, write better and think bigger, and complete tasks that would normally take you hours in just seconds! Try out the incredible power of Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/oneroom. Want to join The Only One In The Room team? Check out our internship position PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2023 • 1h
Olivia Allen Is The Only One Breaking The Legacy Of Alcoholism After Her Father Was Murdered Episode 168
What if your father was killed by the police while sitting in his car?Olivia Allen, podcaster, coach, and therapist was fifteen years old when she got the call that no one ever wants to get.So what would you do if alcoholism had ravaged your family and after your father’s death, it threatened to take you down for good? Would you succumb to your grief and drink yourself to death? Or would break the legacy of alcoholism, get sober and become a mom whose kids have never seen her take a drink?More From Olivia Allen:Listen: Broad Ideas PodcastFinding Olivia Allen:Instagram: @obliviaallen & @broad_ideas_podWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:AirDoctor:Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ONEROOM and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Lock this special offer by going to Airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ONEROOMNotion AI:Notion AI helps you work faster, write better and think bigger, and complete tasks that would normally take you hours in just seconds! Try out the incredible power of Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/oneroom. Want to join The Only One In The Room team? Check out our internship position PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 19min
Scott Talks to Wayne Altman
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wayne Altman right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Want to join The Only One In The Room team? Check out our internship position PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 48min
Wayne Altman Is The Only One Who Stopped The Screeching In His Ears Episode 167
What if you heard a constant noise in your ears, I’m talking, screeching, loud, and all the time?Combat veteran, Entrepreneur, and founder of Melody Clouds, Wayne Altman, suffered substantial hearing loss while serving his country, which resulted in constant and unbearable tinnitus.So what would you do if one day you discovered something that suddenly made the noise stop? Would you keep this revelation all to yourself? Or would you create an app called Melody Clouds and allow others the opportunity to silence the ringing in their ears?More From Wayne Altman:Visit: melodyclouds.comFinding Wayne Altman:LinkedIn: Wayne AltmanFacebook: Melody CloudsWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Want to join The Only One In The Room team? Check out our internship position PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Thanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices