Only One In The Room

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Matthew Quick right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Nutrablast:Just visit amazon.com/nutrablast and use code: OneRoom20 for a 20% discount off your entire amazon order.Notion 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

What if the novel you wrote went on to become a movie, and not just any movie, one that was nominated for a total of 91 awards and won an Academy Award?Silver Linings Playbook author, Matthew Quick went to the Oscars that year and understood that he was breathing rare air, that he’d achieved something that few other authors would ever achieve.But what would you do if while everything looked amazing on the outside, you were quietly dying on the inside, entering a dark period of your life, where quite frankly, felt like it might be the end? Would you hide out at home and submit to the darkness? Or would you listen to the podcast your wife recommended and begin a journey that proved to be the much-needed balm for your soul?More From Matthew Quick:Visit: matthewquickwriter.comRead: We Are The LightWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Nutrablast:Just visit amazon.com/nutrablast and use code: OneRoom20 for a 20% discount off your entire amazon order.Notion 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

Last time, we talked about how audiobooks have become one of the nation’s largest bookseller’s most popular formats, accounting for 50% of books that hit number one - isn’t that amazing? I had the pleasure of reading my debut memoir, Stash My Life In Hiding myself for audio. Scott and I want to share some Stash excerpts with you and today you’ll hear a section from Chapter Four, where I wrote about my first-ever experience with Ambien and how it changed my life.But first, a little housekeeping: This Audio excerpt is courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from STASH by Laura Cathcart Robbins, read by the author. Copyright © 2023 by Laura Cathcart Robbins. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.Now, please enjoy this brief excerpt titled: Chapter 4. To purchase your copy of the audiobook: https://bit.ly/3SSfLbNWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Nutrablast:Just visit amazon.com/nutrablast and use code: OneRoom20 for a 20% discount off your entire amazon order.Notion 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. 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

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Brian Lowery right after the show.Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Nutrablast:Just visit amazon.com/nutrablast and use code: OneRoom20 for a 20% discount off your entire amazon order.Notion 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. 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

What does it mean to be Black in America?Stanford Professor and author, Brian Lowery was called the N-word while riding his bike, arrested as a teen for sitting in his car, and had the police called on him while on a recruiting visit for one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. So what would you do if some of your peers argued that hardships were hardships and that those events, while unfortunate, could have happened to anyone? Would you take on the emotional labor of educating them one by one, or would you write an article that gained national attention about how white Americans react to white privilege?More From Brian Lowery:Read: Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”Listen: Know What You See with Brian LoweryFinding Brian Lowery:Twitter: @BrianLoweryPhDLinkedIn: Brian LoweryWatch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room Special thanks to our sponsors:Nutrablast:Just visit amazon.com/nutrablast and use code: OneRoom20 for a 20% discount off your entire amazon order.Notion 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. 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

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Carmen Rita Wong 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 ONEROOMPresenting: Generation Why. To hear this 4-part series, follow Generation Why wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.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

What if you grew up believing a lie?Author, writer, reporter, and producer, Carmen Rita Wong and her brother, Alex, were born to a Dominican mother and a Chinese father - or she thought.So what would you do if, as your mother lay dying, you found out that she’d been lying to you about your father’s identity? Would you accept your mother’s deathbed confession? Or would you do some real detective work to find out if she was telling the truth?More From Carmen Rita Wong:Visit: www.carmenritawong.comRead: Why Didn't You Tell Me?Listen: The Carmen ShowFinding Carmen Rita Wong:Twitter: @CarmenSenseFacebook & Instagram: @carmenritawongWatch 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 ONEROOMPresenting: Generation Why. To hear this 4-part series, follow Generation Why wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.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

Did you know that audiobooks have become one of the nation’s largest bookseller’s most popular format, accounting for 50% of books that hit number one? I had the pleasure of reading my debut memoir, Stash My Life In Hiding myself for audio. Apparently this is a job that usually goes to an audiobook narrator or an actor, and now I know why! (It was quite demanding!) Scott and I wanted to share some Stash excerpts with you, but first first, a little housekeeping: This Audio excerpt is courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from STASH by Laura Cathcart Robbins, read by the author. Copyright © 2023 by Laura Cathcart Robbins. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.Now, please enjoy this brief excerpt titled: PrologueTo purchase your copy of the audio book: https://bit.ly/3SSfLbNSpecial 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 ONEROOMPATREON 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

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Ryan Dusick 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 ONEROOMPATREON 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

What if you were the drummer for Maroon 5, and soon after you became one of the best-known bands in the world, you realized that there was something very wrong, something that impaired your ability to play?Founding member of Maroon 5, author and associate marriage and family therapist, Ryan Dusick, found himself keeping his condition a secret from Adam Levine and the rest of his bandmates. Hoping that he’d never have to reveal to the others what was really going on.But what would you do if one day your bandmates confronted you and asked you to take a step back? Would you insist on continuing anyway, unwilling to let go of the band you’d help build? Or would you take a step back, way back, and change the course of your life forever?More From Ryan Dusick:Visit: www.ryandusick.comRead: Harder to BreatheFinding Ryan Dusick:LinkedIn: Ryan DusickInstagram: @ryan_michael_dusickWatch 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 ONEROOMPATREON 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