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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.
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June 6, 2024 • 15 mins
David Manheim is an American podcaster who currently hosts the popular addiction podcast Dopey. Dave slid into the embrace of heroin and stayed there for around 15 years, until just four months before he started the podcast in 2016 with his friend Chris, who he had met in rehab. Unfortunately, Chris died of a drug overdose in 2018, along with many other people who were featured on the podcast over the years.
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June 4, 2024 • 55 mins
David Manheim is an American podcaster who currently hosts the popular addiction podcast Dopey. Dave slid into the embrace of heroin and stayed there for around 15 years, until just four months before he started the podcast in 2016 with his friend Chris, who he had met in rehab. Unfortunately, Chris died of a drug overdose in 2018, along with many other people who were featured on the podcast over the years.
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Laura opens the show ...
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May 30, 2024 • 19 mins
Jodi Miller is a comedian, writer, and actress who’s been performing stand up for over 20 years and has also done 4 military tours including going overseas to entertain troops in Afghanistan. She currently works as the head writer for the syndicated comic game show Funny You Should Ask, and she hosts the show The World’s Funniest Weather. Her new comedy special Decades in the Making, is available now on Youtube.
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May 28, 2024 • 57 mins
Jodi Miller is a comedian, writer, and actress who’s been performing stand up for over 20 years and has also done 4 military tours including going overseas to entertain troops in Afghanistan. She currently works as the head writer for the syndicated comic game show Funny You Should Ask, and she hosts the show The World’s Funniest Weather. Her new comedy special Decades in the Making, is available now on Youtube.
Laura opens the sh...
Laura opens the sh...
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May 23, 2024 • 16 mins
Claudio "Maestro" Bergamin is an Italian pornographic actor, cinematographer, director, and producer. He is also the owner of the adult boutique website and production label PervCity, DPdiva.com, and co-owner of BAM Visions label. He has appeared in over 200 titles and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2019.
Laura opens the show by asking Claudio about his life in Italy as a mining engineering before getting into the porn ...
Laura opens the show by asking Claudio about his life in Italy as a mining engineering before getting into the porn ...
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May 21, 2024 • 42 mins
Claudio "Maestro" Bergamin is an Italian pornographic actor, cinematographer, director, and producer. He is also the owner of the adult boutique website and production label PervCity, DPdiva.com, and co-owner of BAM Visions label. He has appeared in over 200 titles and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2019.
Laura opens the show by asking Claudio about his life in Italy as a mining engineering before getting into the porn ...
Laura opens the show by asking Claudio about his life in Italy as a mining engineering before getting into the porn ...
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May 16, 2024 • 15 mins
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 r...
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May 14, 2024 • 59 mins
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, th...
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May 9, 2024 • 10 mins
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...
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May 7, 2024 • 64 mins
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...
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April 30, 2024 • 44 mins
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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April 25, 2024 • 3 mins
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?
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For More on Reema Zaman:
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April 23, 2024 • 53 mins
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
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For More on Reema Zaman:
Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM
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April 18, 2024 • 14 mins
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...
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April 16, 2024 • 50 mins
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 u...
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April 11, 2024 • 16 mins
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...
Before becoming an OnlyFans model, Tiff was working at a school in the lunchroom when COVID hit. After losing her job, she...
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April 9, 2024 • 47 mins
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...
Before becoming an OnlyFans model, Tiff was working at a school in the lunchroom when COVID hit. After losing her job, she...
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April 4, 2024 • 19 mins
Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genres, providing members with vibrant discussions, intellectual stimulation, and shared ...
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April 2, 2024 • 56 mins
Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genres, providing members with vibrant discussions, intellectual stimulation, and shared ...
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March 28, 2024 • 18 mins
Nancy Mello is an animal communicator and evidential medium with experience as a speaker and podcast host. Nancy works with individuals, pet owners, and groups to help with growth of both the individual and their pet in a safe environment. She prides herself in end of life pet work and helping pets with problem behaviors. Nancy is the host of the podcast Creature Preacher.
Nancy opens the show by providing Laura and Scott with a r...
Nancy opens the show by providing Laura and Scott with a r...
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