Only One In The Room

Only One In The Room

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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 beautiful...
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Jo Piazza - The Only One Explaining How Everyone Is Lying To You

Feb 25th, 2025 8:00 AM

In this engaging conversation, Jo Piazza shares her journey as a bestselling author, podcaster, and mother of three. She discusses her health recovery, the challenges of balancing her prolific writing career with family life, and the importance of having support systems in place. Jo also delves into her writing process, the hustle behind marketing her books, and the exciting new projects she is working on, including a podcast spin-off. The discussion highlights the realities of being a successful author in today's market and the significance of community and word-of-mouth in promoting her work. Jo also shares her journey of uncovering her family's history through the lens of her podcast and novel, 'The Sicilian Inheritance.' She discusses the cultural significance of Sicilian women, her experiences in Sicily, and the process of creating a true crime podcast. Jo goes on to delve into the influence of social media on traditional gender roles, particularly through the phenomenon of 'Trad Wives.' Jo emphasizes the power of fiction to challenge societal norms and shares insights into her upcoming projects, including a new book exploring the rise of female breadwinners. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off Jo Piazza            Email_ jo.piazza@gmail.comWebsite_ https://www.jopiazza.com/ Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-piazza-86223519FB_ https: https://www.facebook.com/johanna.piazza/Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/X: https://x.com/jopiazzaPodcast_Under the Influence with Jo Piazza PodcastBook_ The Sicilian Inheritance: A Novel Recover Heal Bloom Online CoursesMercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.comUse promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Talks to Lisa Phillips

Feb 20th, 2025 8:00 AM

In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Lisa Phillips, a former international Ford model and Epstein survivor, about her harrowing experiences and why she felt compelled to return to Epstein after her initial abuse. Lisa opens up about her multicultural upbringing, her modeling career, and the manipulative tactics Epstein used to lure and trap his victims. She shares the emotional and psychological struggles she endured, the complicated feelings she had towards Epstein, and how she eventually found strength in sharing her story and advocating for other survivors. This episode contains in-depth discussions on grooming, sexual assault, and the complexities of power dynamics in abusive relationships. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off Lisa Phillips:Email_  lisaphillipsny@me.comYouTube_https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=from+now+on+podIG_https://www.instagram.com/iamPodcast_https://www.lisaphillips.la/podcastTikTok_https://www.tiktok.com/@modellifewithlisaBlog _  https://www.lisaphillips.la/blog Only One In The Room:Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.comWebsite: 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/@theonlyoneintheroomPatreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Recover Heal Bloom Online CoursesMercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.comUse promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Phillips - The Only Epstein Survivor Explaining Why She Went Back

Feb 18th, 2025 8:00 AM

In this gripping episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Lisa Phillips, a former international Ford model and Epstein survivor, about her harrowing experiences and why she felt compelled to return to Epstein after her initial abuse. Lisa opens up about her multicultural upbringing, her modeling career, and the manipulative tactics Epstein used to lure and trap his victims. She shares the emotional and psychological struggles she endured, the complicated feelings she had towards Epstein, and how she eventually found strength in sharing her story and advocating for other survivors. This episode contains in-depth discussions on grooming, sexual assault, and the complexities of power dynamics in abusive relationships. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off Lisa Phillips:Email_  lisaphillipsny@me.comYouTube_https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=from+now+on+podIG_https://www.instagram.com/iamPodcast_https://www.lisaphillips.la/podcastTikTok_https://www.tiktok.com/@modellifewithlisaBlog _  https://www.lisaphillips.la/blog Only One In The Room:Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.comWebsite: 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/@theonlyoneintheroomPatreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Recover Heal Bloom Online CoursesMercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.comUse promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Talks to Ally Iseman

Feb 13th, 2025 8:00 AM

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Ally Iseman, a relationship coach specializing in non-monogamy. Ally shares her personal journey from a disastrous attempt to open up a monogamous relationship to becoming a prominent figure in the sex-positive community, hosting educational events, and coaching couples on how to navigate non-monogamy successfully. The conversation explores different forms of non-monogamous relationships, the importance of communication, and the necessity of having a solid foundational relationship before opening up. Ally also highlights the societal stigma around non-monogamy and the risks involved in being public about it. The discussion aims to demystify non-monogamy, offering insights and guidance for those curious about exploring different relationship dynamics. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off  Ally Iseman:Contact:  hello@passport2pleasure.comWebsite: www.passport2pleasure.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passport2pleasureSubstack: https://allyiseman.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/passport2pleasure, https://www.instagram.com/allyisemanTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@passport2pleasureFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554151163099LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/passport2pleasure, www.linkedin.com/in/allyiseman Only One In The Room:Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.comWebsite: 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/@theonlyoneintheroomPatreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Recover Heal Bloom Online CoursesMercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.comUse promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ally Iseman - The Only Relationship Coach Showing You How To Open Up Without Blowing Up

Feb 11th, 2025 8:00 AM

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Ally Iseman, a relationship coach specializing in non-monogamy. Ally shares her personal journey from a disastrous attempt to open up a monogamous relationship to becoming a prominent figure in the sex-positive community, hosting educational events, and coaching couples on how to navigate non-monogamy successfully. The conversation explores different forms of non-monogamous relationships, the importance of communication, and the necessity of having a solid foundational relationship before opening up. Ally also highlights the societal stigma around non-monogamy and the risks involved in being public about it. The discussion aims to demystify non-monogamy, offering insights and guidance for those curious about exploring different relationship dynamics. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off  Ally Iseman:Contact:  hello@passport2pleasure.comWebsite: www.passport2pleasure.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passport2pleasureSubstack: https://allyiseman.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/passport2pleasure, https://www.instagram.com/allyisemanTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@passport2pleasureFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554151163099LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/passport2pleasure, www.linkedin.com/in/allyiseman Only One In The Room:Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.comWebsite: 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/@theonlyoneintheroomPatreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Recover Heal Bloom Online CoursesMercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.comUse promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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