Only One In The Room

By: Laura Cathcart Robbins
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  • 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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  • Introducing: Something You Should Know

    Introducing: Something You Should Know
    Nov 26 2024
    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Scott Talks to Tawny Lara

    Scott Talks to Tawny Lara
    Nov 21 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Tawny Lara - The Only One Talking About Dryhumping

    Tawny Lara - The Only One Talking About Dryhumping
    Nov 19 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins

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