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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Brava Black Woman Magic!
06/08/2024
I just read your essay in NYT about living an imposter life until you addressed your addiction and need to live authentically. I am a 55 year old Black woman who is very much a work in progress and I love your podcast. Will be tuning in regularly. Keep up the wonderful work!
get some friends loser
Jan 16
sponsoredby better help, 8 urge the host, this pods creators and listeners to grt som3 help, then get a hobby, that is a nice way to meet people. loneliness is a solvable issue.. stop whining, take tion.
Racist
09/16/2024
I find this podcast to be extremely racist and divisive. I do not think this content should be allowed and should be removed. Do not listen.
Rebecca Gayheart
06/22/2024
Hosting this person was a mistake. She has never taken accountability. She got a slap on the wrist and had never made true amends to the Cruz family. Not even a PSA for distracted driving. She swerved around traffic that had stopped and that’s why it happened. Take accountability Rebecca
Great podcast
09/25/2023
I looked up this podcast after finishing Laura’s excellent memoir. The pod is just like the book: honest, vulnerable, full of warmth and heart.
Better Living
07/16/2023
Laura shares honest insights in balancing career, motherhood, recovery and being authentic self.
Found through Scott’s podcast what was that like
06/24/2023
Wow! Laura you’re such an amazing host, after your episode was featured on his podcast (listed in subject line of review) I binge listened to multiple episodes you and your partner put out; they’re all excellent, authentic, heartfelt, and lesson-learning content and I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this underrated gem of a storytelling platform. All the best - I am now following and look forward to new and riveting “outsider” stories that give us a glimpse of what it’s like not to be part of society’s decided-upon meaning of what’s normal and what’s not. So in awe over here :) Ellen Portland, Oregon
A great listen!
03/21/2023
I just listened to the most recent episode and it makes me excited to listen to more and to check out Laura's book. She and Scott seem like such a great team!
467,854 stars!!
03/01/2023
Heartfelt and fascinating conversations with people that tell important stories and make us all feel less alone. Buy Laura’s book, STASH!
Intimate Conversations
12/19/2022
Laura finds a way to connect with the guests beforehand so the episodes flow smoothly. She asks timely questions and the questions that provide the needed information for that person Only One moment.
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- CreatorLaura Cathcart Robbins
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes839
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Copyright Laura Cathcart Robbins
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