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Only One In The Room — Personal Journals
Only One In The Room

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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Feed Drop - ManonFestation: Ep4. Family Triggers Dec 17, 2024

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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 episode also touches on methods for grounding oneself, the impact of sports on family interactions, and the significance of maintaining personal well-being amidst emotional turmoil.

Manon Mathews

Email_ manonmathews@yahoo.com

Website_ http://www.manonmathews.com/

Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-mathews-11a8bb81

FB_ https:https://www.facebook.com/manonLmathews/

Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/manonmathews/

Podcast_ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manonfestation/id1779092956

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Scott Talks to Lara Love Hardin Dec 12, 2024

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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 resilience she developed. She also explores the ongoing challenges of life post-incarceration and her work to support incarcerated women. The episode delves into themes of authenticity, overcoming adversity, and the power of storytelling.

Lara Love Hardin:

Email_ janelle@trueliterary.com lara@trueliterary.com

Website_ https://www.laralovehardin.com/

Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-love-hardin-15282a33

FB_ https://www.facebook.com/lara.l.hardin/

Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/laralovehardin/

X_https://twitter.com/NeighborFroHell

IG_ https://twitter.com/NeighborFroHell

Books_The Many Lives of Mama Love (Oprah's Book Club) | Book by Lara Love Hardin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Lara Love Hardin - The Only Rule Follower With Thirty-Two Felonies Dec 10, 2024

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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. The discussion delves into her childhood, addiction, the impact of her incarceration, and the systemic challenges faced by incarcerated women. Lara Love Hardin also talks about her efforts to reform the prison system and her recent move to Kona, Hawaii. The episode highlights the transformative power of storytelling and the importance of community and support systems.

Lara Love Hardin:

Email_ janelle@trueliterary.com lara@trueliterary.com

Website_ https://www.laralovehardin.com/

Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-love-hardin-15282a33

FB_ https://www.facebook.com/lara.l.hardin/

Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/laralovehardin/

X_https://twitter.com/NeighborFroHell

IG_ https://twitter.com/NeighborFroHell

Books_The Many Lives of Mama Love (Oprah's Book Club) | Book by Lara Love Hardin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Scott Talks to Michael Vinton Dec 05, 2024

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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 similar tragedies, and his effort to provide support, awareness, and advocacy. The episode underlines the need for language and platforms for discussions around sensitive topics like mental health and complex grief.

Email_ mjvinton@gmail.com, Emails: info@impactedsurvivors.com

Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide

https://www.impactedsurvivors.com

Blog https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/blog

Resources https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/resources

Contact https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/contact

Podcast www.lovelosingandlayers.com

Untold Stories of Murder-Suicide (book)

https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Stories-Murder-Suicide-Annemarie-Matulis/dp/B0DKPF1XR8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

http://bit.ly/3OrPcJD (shortened)

Instagram: instagram.therealmichaelvinton/

IG@impactedsurvivorsofms

Facebook:h ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1633650960765264/

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Michael Vinton - The Only Loss Survivor Of Murder-Suicide Dec 03, 2024

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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 similar tragedies, and his effort to provide support, awareness, and advocacy. The episode underlines the need for language and platforms for discussions around sensitive topics like mental health and complex grief.

Email_ mjvinton@gmail.com, Emails: info@impactedsurvivors.com

Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide

https://www.impactedsurvivors.com

Blog https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/blog

Resources https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/resources

Contact https://www.impactedsurvivors.com/contact

Podcast www.lovelosingandlayers.com

Untold Stories of Murder-Suicide (book)

https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Stories-Murder-Suicide-Annemarie-Matulis/dp/B0DKPF1XR8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

http://bit.ly/3OrPcJD (shortened)

Instagram: instagram.therealmichaelvinton/

IG@impactedsurvivorsofms

Facebook:h ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1633650960765264/

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Introducing: Something You Should Know Nov 26, 2024

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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 So Much Anxiety?

In the average lifespan, there are 2 separate years (and they are decades apart) where people report being the happiest. Can you guess what they are? Listen and find out. https://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/22/study-23-and-69-are-the-happiest-ages/

The higher your status, the more likely you are to be successful. So how do you acquire high status? You might think power grants you status but that’s not really it. People of high-status exhibit 2 qualities – and you can too, according to my guest Alison Fragale. She is a Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times and other media outlets. She is author of the book Likeable Badass (https://amzn.to/47a5P5c).

Anxiety! You hear it talked about a lot. It seems as if more people are more anxious than ever before. So, what is anxiety, why does it seem to be on the rise and what is the best way to address it and reduce it? Here with some fresh insight into worry and anxiety is Russell Kennedy, M.D., who has dealt with his own debilitating anxiety. He is also a neuroscientist and author of the book Anxiety Rx: A Revolutionary New Prescription for Anxiety Relief―from the Doctor Who Created It (https://amzn.to/3ANfrqw).

Noises have colors. At least some of them do. You have probably heard of white noise but there is also pink, brown and black noise. Listen as I reveal what they are. https://www.wired.com/story/colours-of-noise/

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Good news! If you enjoy today’s episode, there’s plenty more to learn from Something You Should Know – Mike and his recent guests have discussed topics like the bystander effect, how animals communicate, introversion vs. extroversion, and so much more! You’ll learn something new and useful in every episode.

Look for Something You Should Know wherever you get your podcasts!

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Scott Talks to Tawny Lara Nov 21, 2024

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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 creating a non-alcoholic beverage, emphasizing the need for mindful drinking and the creation of a supportive, sober community.

Tawny Lara

Email: tawny.lara@gmail.com

Website: www.tawnylara.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tawnymlara

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tawny-lara

Book_ Dry Humping_ https://a.co/d/iHJ6OkL

IG_instagram.com/tawnymlara/

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Tawny Lara - The Only One Talking About Dryhumping Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

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 creating a non-alcoholic beverage, emphasizing the need for mindful drinking and the creation of a supportive, sober community.

Tawny Lara

Email: tawny.lara@gmail.com

Website: www.tawnylara.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tawnymlara

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tawny-lara

Book_ Dry Humping_ https://a.co/d/iHJ6OkL

IG_instagram.com/tawnymlara/

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Scott Talks to Tanmeet Sethi Nov 14, 2024

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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, how her personal journey intersects with her professional work, and the transformative power of embracing both pain and joy. Tanmeet emphasizes the need for kindness, connection, and understanding in overcoming life's challenges.

Tanmeet Sethi:

Email: tanmeet@tanmeetsethimd.com

Website: www.tanmeetsethimd.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmeet-sethi-md-8550a2114/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en

X: https://x.com/sethimd?lang=en

FB: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en

Ted X: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/speaking/#block-329c7bf17c298e95124b

Book: Joy Is My Justice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306830035?tag=hacboogrosit-20

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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Tanmeet Sethi - The Only One Who Has A Child Dying and Still Finds Joy Nov 12, 2024

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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, how her personal journey intersects with her professional work, and the transformative power of embracing both pain and joy. Tanmeet emphasizes the need for kindness, connection, and understanding in overcoming life's challenges.

Tanmeet Sethi:

Email: tanmeet@tanmeetsethimd.com

Website: www.tanmeetsethimd.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmeet-sethi-md-8550a2114/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en

X: https://x.com/sethimd?lang=en

FB: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en

Ted X: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/speaking/#block-329c7bf17c298e95124b

Book: Joy Is My Justice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306830035?tag=hacboogrosit-20

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA

iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom

X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom

Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast

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