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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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Scott Talks to Dr. Michael Caparrelli May 16, 2024

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Dr. Michael Caparrelli graduated from Zion Bible College, and thereafter, pastored an inner city church for 16 years. In 2021, he finished his PhD in Advanced Studies in Behavioral Science. Currently, he’s a keynote speaker in churches, prisons, schools & other venues across the U.S. on a wide variety of mental health subjects. He’s authored five books that help the psychologically troubled overcome life adversities. His most recent book, Monster Mirror, features his 100 Hour Case Study on David Berkowitz, the ‘Son of Sam’, a convicted serial killer who held New York City hostage with fear from 1976 – 1977 and gave his life to Christ in prison in 1988.
Dr. Caparrelli starts off by giving a bit of his background as a pastor for 16 years, before deciding to get his PhD after suffering 2 heart attacks. He goes on to explain his troubled childhood with a father in prison and being sent to juvenile prison as a teenager.
He then dives into the case of David Berkowitz, from first hearing about “the Son of Sam” as a kid to eventually meeting with him in prison. Laura asks Michael about jailhouse conversions, and how he deals with the emotional exhaustion that comes with being a pastor who visits violent criminals in prison.
After that they get more in-depth about the life of David Berkowitz, the crimes he committed, and various family members who were affected by his murders. Michael gives his opinions on David’s mental health issues, and goes to explore some of the things that could turn someone into a serial killer.
Before they wrap, Dr. Caparrelli explains the title of his book: Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known As Son of Sam, On Mental Health, & Evil Phenomena
For More on Dr Michael Caparrelli:
Email - dr.caparrelli@gmail.com
Website: https://unmuted.app
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-caparrelli-104249298
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/cappyphd/
Book -https://unmuted.app/store.html
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Dr. Michael Caparrelli is The Only One Who Spent 100 Hours With A New York Serial Killer May 14, 2024

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an inner city church for 16 years. In 2021, he finished his PhD in Advanced Studies in Behavioral Science. Currently, he’s a keynote speaker in churches, prisons, schools & other venues across the U.S. on a wide variety of mental health subjects. He’s authored five books that help the psychologically troubled overcome life adversities. His most recent book, Monster Mirror, features his 100 Hour Case Study on David Berkowitz, the ‘Son of Sam’, a convicted serial killer who held New York City hostage with fear from 1976 – 1977 and gave his life to Christ in prison in 1988.
Dr. Caparrelli starts off by giving a bit of his background as a pastor for 16 years, before deciding to get his PhD after suffering 2 heart attacks. He goes on to explain his troubled childhood with a father in prison and being sent to juvenile prison as a teenager.
He then dives into the case of David Berkowitz, from first hearing about “the Son of Sam” as a kid to eventually meeting with him in prison. Laura asks Michael about jailhouse conversions, and how he deals with the emotional exhaustion that comes with being a pastor who visits violent criminals in prison.
After that they get more in-depth about the life of David Berkowitz, the crimes he committed, and various family members who were affected by his murders. Michael gives his opinions on David’s mental health issues, and goes to explore some of the things that could turn someone into a serial killer.
Before they wrap, Dr. Caparrelli explains the title of his book: Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known As Son of Sam, On Mental Health, & Evil Phenomena
For More on Dr Michael Caparrelli:
Email- dr.caparrelli@gmail.com
Website: https://unmuted.app
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-caparrelli-104249298
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/cappyphd/
Book -https://unmuted.app/store.html
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Scott Talks to Robinne Lee May 09, 2024

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What if your Jamaican born parents immigrated to the United States and expected you to uphold the morals and codes with which they had been raised, but placed you in a diverse environment where many of those rules simply didn’t apply? Robinne Lee, actress, author, producer, grew up in Westchester County New York and was often the only Jamaican American in the room. But what would you do if one day you realized that your peers weren’t comfortable unless they could put you in a category; Black or mixed? American or Jamaican? Worldly or naive? Would you try to conform to a standard that puts other people at ease? Or would you defy the stereotypes and live a life unexpected?
More From Robinne Lee:
Publicity - Jessica Cohen jessica@jc-pr.com
Website - home | robinnelee
Instagram- @robinnelee
Facebook: Robinne Lee | Facebook
X: Robinne Lee (@robinnelee) / X (twitter.com)
Book- The Idea Of You the idea of you | robinnelee
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Robinne Lee Is The Only One Who Refuses To Be Put In A Box May 07, 2024

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What if your Jamaican born parents immigrated to the United States and expected you to uphold the morals and codes with which they had been raised, but placed you in a diverse environment where many of those rules simply didn’t apply? Robinne Lee, actress, author, producer, grew up in Westchester County New York and was often the only Jamaican American in the room. But what would you do if one day you realized that your peers weren’t comfortable unless they could put you in a category; Black or mixed? American or Jamaican? Worldly or naive? Would you try to conform to a standard that puts other people at ease? Or would you defy the stereotypes and live a life unexpected?
More From Robinne Lee:
Publicity - Jessica Cohen jessica@jc-pr.com
Website - home | robinnelee
Instagram- @robinnelee
Facebook: Robinne Lee | Facebook
X: Robinne Lee (@robinnelee) / X (twitter.com)
Book- The Idea Of You the idea of you | robinnelee
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Five Year Anniversary of The Only One In The Room Apr 30, 2024

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We are happy to present a special five-year anniversary episode. In this candid episode, Scott and Laura reflect on the journey to over 5 million downloads.
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Scott Talks to Reema Zaman Apr 25, 2024

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What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both?
For More on Reema Zaman:
Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM
Website_ https://www.reemazaman.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemazaman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-miller-a70a008/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiMillercomic/
X: https://twitter.com/reemazaman
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/reema.zaman/
Podcast - https://www.owltail.com/people/6fq1s-reema-zaman/appearances
Book- https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Yours-Reema-Zaman/dp/1948705117
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Reema Zaman is The Only Unseen Beauty Apr 23, 2024

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What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both?
For More on Reema Zaman:
Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM
Website_ https://www.reemazaman.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemazaman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-miller-a70a008/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiMillercomic/
X: https://twitter.com/reemazaman
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/reema.zaman/
Podcast - https://www.owltail.com/people/6fq1s-reema-zaman/appearances
Book- https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Yours-Reema-Zaman/dp/1948705117
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Scott Talks to Laura House Apr 18, 2024

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When you look down at your hands, your thoughts probably don't lead you much further than the mundane. But what if you've never seen anyone who resembles you? Who has your nose or your laugh or even your sense of humor. Laura House, a renowned comedian, screenwriter on two Emmy award winning shows and a corporate meditation teacher, went through life admiring other children's ability to simply know where they came from. She grew up with a loving, caring and supportive family who she cherishes but what if you can change your only one story, from the adopted one to the one who finally sees not just her image but her smile and her stance reflected back at her 48 years later?
For More on Laura House:
Website_ Laura House I
nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imlaurahouse/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-house-8228a52/
X: Laura House (@imlaurahouse) / X (twitter.com)
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0396680/
Stand up comedy - http://www.laurahouse.com/standup
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Laura House is The Only One Who Is Adopted Apr 16, 2024

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When you look down at your hands, your thoughts probably don't lead you much further than the mundane. But what if you've never seen anyone who resembles you? Who has your nose or your laugh or even your sense of humor. Laura House, a renowned comedian, screenwriter on two Emmy award winning shows and a corporate meditation teacher, went through life admiring other children's ability to simply know where they came from. She grew up with a loving, caring and supportive family who she cherishes but what if you can change your only one story, from the adopted one to the one who finally sees not just her image but her smile and her stance reflected back at her 48 years later?
For More on Laura House:
Website_ Laura House I
nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imlaurahouse/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-house-8228a52/
X: Laura House (@imlaurahouse) / X (twitter.com)
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0396680/
Stand up comedy - http://www.laurahouse.com/standup
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Scott Talks to Wisconsin Tiff Apr 11, 2024

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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 with a split from her ex-husband, then led her to begin making adult content online.
Wisconsin Tiff explains how and why she got into making content with the specific demographic of older men. She explains the adult filming process and what a typical day is like for her when she’s working. She also goes on to explain how she got banned from a few nursing homes due to her line of work.
Before they wrap, Tiff tells Laura about having her own sense of agency, and appreciating the fact that she’s in total control of whatever she wants to do while not having to rely on a man for anything.
For More on Wisconsin Tiff:
Email_ tiffany@wisconsintiffxxx.com
Twitter_@wisconsintiff
OnlyFans_@wisconsintiff
Instagram_@wisconsintiff
Fansly_@wisconsintiff
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