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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Episodes
  • LA Fires 2025

    LA Fires 2025
    Jan 16 2025
    Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter share their distressing experience of surviving the 2025 Los Angeles fires in this special episode for 'Scott Talks'.They discuss the impact of the prolonged drought, theSanta Ana winds, and the rapid spread of the fires that affected various communities includingPacific Palisades and Altadena. The episode goes into detail about their emergency preparations, emotional struggles, and the profound sense of community and gratitude they felt during the crisis. They reflect on the importance of focusing on humanity and coming together in times of disaster. Laura Cathcart Robbins Website www.theonlyonepod.com https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/ Email_cathcartrobbins@gmail.com Website_ https://theonlyonepod.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/lauracathcartrobbins/?hl=en FB _https://www.facebook.com/lcrobbins1 Book Order https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Stash/Laura-Cathcart-Robbins/9781668005330 Scott Slaughter Website www.theonlyonepod.com Email dscott633@gmail.com, r63podmedia@gmail.com Instagram www.instagram.com/dscottie633/ FB https://www.facebook.com/scott.slaughter 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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    27 mins
  • Susan Lieu - The Only One Who Tracked Down the Surgeon Who Killed My Mother

    Susan Lieu - The Only One Who Tracked Down the Surgeon Who Killed My Mother
    Jan 14 2025
    In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Vietnamese American author, performer, and playwright Susan Lieu. Susan shares her poignant quest to avenge her mother's death caused by a negligent plastic surgeon, leading her to create a one-woman show and memoir. The episode delves into Susan's experiences growing up in a traditional Vietnamese family, her emotional struggles, and her relentless pursuit of justice and understanding. The conversation also touches on intergenerational healing, cultural practices, and the impact of her compelling work on her family's dynamics. Susan Lieu Email_ lieu.susan@gmail.com Website_ https://www.susanlieu.me/ Linkedin_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlieu/ Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/susanlieu/ FB_https://www.facebook.com/susanlieuofficial/ Book_https://www.amazon.com/Manicurists-Daughter-Memoir-Susan-Lieu/dp/1250835046 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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Scott Talks to Andrea Owen

    Scott Talks to Andrea Owen
    Jan 9 2025
    In this episode of 'Only One in the Room,' Andrea Owen, an author and life coach, joins Laura and Scott to discuss her experiences with divorce, personal growth, and recovery. Andrea shares openly about the challenges and nuances of navigating her second divorce, the impact of trauma from her previous marriage, and how she's integrating new methods like ketamine therapy into her recovery. The conversation also covers her newly updated book, changes in societal perceptions about marriage and relationships, and maintaining self-empowerment through life's transitions. Andrea Owen Email_andreamarieowen@gmail.com Website_ https://andreaowen.com/ Podcast_ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-some-noise-with-andrea-owen/id642215846 IG_ https://www.instagram.com/heyandreaowen/ FB_ https://www.facebook.com/heyandreaowen/ LinkedIn _https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyandreaowen/ Pintrest_ https://www.pinterest.com/yourkickasslife/ YouTube_ https://www.youtube.com/user/YourKickAssLife Books_ https://andreaowen.com/books/ 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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    19 mins

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