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Only One In The Room

Laura Cathcart Robbins

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

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24:06

Scott Talks to Toni Will

Only One In The Room ·

2024/10/03

Toni Will, the only female professional hockey general manager, discusses her experiences and challenges in a male-dominated industry, in which she can be the only female in the room during board meetings. She also talks about her commitment to living an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Toni shares her love for her community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the philanthropic initiatives, such as the Kalamazoo Promise, that make it a special place to live. She discusses her passion for diversity,

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65:01

Toni Will - The Only Female Professional Hockey...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/10/01

Toni Will, the only female professional hockey general manager, discusses her experiences and challenges in a male-dominated industry in which she can be the only female in the room during board meetings. She also talks about her commitment to living an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Toni shares her love for her community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the philanthropic initiatives, such as the Kalamazoo Promise, make it a special place to live. She discusses her passion for diversity, equity,

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19:28

Scott Talks to Hyeseung Song

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/26

The Only One in the Room host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by HyeseungSong, a first-generation Korean American artist and author. Today’s interview explores themes of living in the 'shoulds,' navigating college life, the model minority myth, mental health, and the pursuit of success. Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up as an Asian American immigrant, dealing with conditional love, and hiding her family's imperfections. She discusses the pressure to excel academically and the impact of

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63:42

Hyeseung Song - The Only Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl In...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/24

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Hyeseung Song, a first-generation Korean painter, and author of 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not So Perfect Asian Girl.' Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up under the pressures of the model minority myth and societal expectations and how she ultimately found solace and unconditional self-expression through art. The conversation delves into themes of mental health, cultural identity, and the evolving definition of

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22:03

Scott Talks to Myra Flynn

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/19

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by Myra Flynn, host of the podcast Homegoings. This Emmy-nominated show explores Black stories and experiences through the lens of art. They discuss Myra's journey in journalism, her mixed-race upbringing in predominantly white Vermont, and how her experiences shape her understanding and portrayal of Black identity. The conversation dives into topics like interracial marriage, biracial identity, systemic racism,

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51:11

Myra Flynn - The Only One Humanizing Black Voices...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/17

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by Myra Flynn, host of the podcast Homegoings. This Emmy-nominated show explores Black stories and experiences through the lens of art. They discuss Myra's journey in journalism, her mixed-race upbringing in predominantly white Vermont, and how her experiences shape her understanding and portrayal of Black identity. The conversation dives into topics like interracial marriage, biracial identity, systemic racism,

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46:40

Homegoings Feed Swap - Finding My Voice: A...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/12

Myra Flynn Myra Flynn joined Vermont Public in March 2021 and is Homegoings's DEIB Advisor, Host, and Executive Producer. Raised in Vermont, Myra Flynn is an accomplished musician who has come to know the lay of the dirt road and that much more intimately through touring both well-known and obscure stages all around the state and beyond. She also has experience as a teaching artist and wore many hats at the Burlington Free Press, including features reporter and correspondent, before her pursuits

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56:25

Todd Baratz - The Only One Telling You To Lower Your...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/10

Navigating Love and Expectations with Todd BaratzIn this insightful episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins chats with psychotherapist and sex therapist Todd Baratz about dating, relationships, and the importance of managing expectations. Todd shares personal stories from his difficult upbringing, struggles with depression and substance use, and how these experiences led him to his profession. He discusses the common issues he encounters in his practice, such as

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28:52

Scott Talks to Anne Gudger

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/05

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Annie Gedger, who shares poignant insights into her life after the tragic loss of her husband while she was six months pregnant. Annie discusses how she navigated single motherhood, the process of grieving, and eventually learning to love again. Listeners gain a heartfelt understanding of Annie's journey through captivating stories about keeping her late husband's memory alive for her son and the importance of

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59:05

Anne Gudger – The Only One Whose Husband Died While...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/09/03

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Annie Gedger, who shares poignant insights into her life after the tragic loss of her husband while she was six months pregnant. Annie discusses how she navigated single motherhood, the process of grieving, and eventually learning to love again. Listeners gain a heartfelt understanding of Annie's journey through captivating stories about keeping her late husband's memory alive for her son and the importance of

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17:10

Scott Talks to George "Monk" Foreman III

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/29

Imagine growing up with a famous dad and 11 siblings, four of whom, your brothers, were all, like you, named George.George “Monk” Foreman III, entrepreneur, boxing trainer and former business manager of his legendary father, businessman and two-time heavy weight champion, George Foreman Sr, started to train at age nineteen to pursue a career in boxing, like his dad. But what would you do if you discovered you liked the boxing workout, but not the violence? Would you leave the ring forever, or

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George “Monk” Foreman III - The Only One Whose Was...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/27

Imagine growing up with a famous dad and 11 siblings, four of whom, your brothers, were all, like you, named George.George “Monk” Foreman III, entrepreneur, boxing trainer and former business manager of his legendary father, businessman and two-time heavy weight champion, George Foreman Sr, started to train at age nineteen to pursue a career in boxing, like his dad. But what would you do if you discovered you liked the boxing workout, but not the violence? Would you leave the ring forever, or would

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18:59

Scott Talks to Ryan Stramrood

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/22

What if you hit a wall while swimming across the English channel and felt it was impossible to go on? Ryan Strm Rd, multiple Guinness Book, World record holder, inspirational speaker, world-renowned, extreme swimmer, author, and single dad, still had four hours to swim. And he knew that if he put so much his one hand on the support boat running alongside him, it would all be over. So what would you do if it was getting dark and the ocean was so cold that you could no longer feel your arms? Would you

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58:19

Ryan Stramrood - The Only Ice Swimmer In The Room

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/20

What if you hit a wall while swimming across the English channel and felt it was impossible to go on? Ryan Strm Rd, multiple Guinness Book, World record holder, inspirational speaker, world-renowned, extreme swimmer, author, and single dad, still had four hours to swim. And he knew that if he put so much his one hand on the support boat running alongside him, it would all be over. So what would you do if it was getting dark and the ocean was so cold that you could no longer feel your arms? Would you

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17:46

Scott Talks to Apolo Ohno

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/15

America’s most decorated Winter Olympian, short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno, began full-time training at age thirteen, and the following year, he became the youngest U.S. National Champion.But what would you do if, after dedicating your teenage and young adult years to your sport, you found yourself ready to retire, but there was no process in place to prepare you for your post-Olympic life? Would you stay in your sport for a few additional years because you were afraid to leave? Or would you

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Apolo Ohno - The Only Winter Olympic Athlete With 8...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/13

America’s most decorated Winter Olympian, short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno, began full-time training at age thirteen, and the following year, he became the youngest U.S. National Champion.But what would you do if, after dedicating your teenage and young adult years to your sport, you found yourself ready to retire, but there was no process in place to prepare you for your post-Olympic life? Would you stay in your sport for a few additional years because you were afraid to leave? Or would you

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Scott Talks to Roderick Sewell

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/08

Imagine growing up with prosthetics from the thighs down. Paralympic athlete Roderick Sewell was born missing his tibia in both legs, and he and his mother experienced homelessness for several years, starting when he was just eight years old. So what would you do if, at age ten, you felt a freedom you’d never before known - in the water? Would you assume that your disability would keep you from being an athlete? Or would you grow up and train for the Ironman World Championships, becoming the first

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50:39

Roderick Sewell - The First Double Above The Knee...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/06

Imagine growing up with prosthetics from the thighs down. Paralympic athlete Roderick Sewell was born missing his tibia in both legs, and he and his mother experienced homelessness for several years, starting when he was just eight years old. So what would you do if, at age ten, you felt a freedom you’d never before known - in the water? Would you assume that your disability would keep you from being an athlete? Or would you grow up and train for the Ironman World Championships, becoming the first

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18:40

Scott Talks to Jonny Wilkinson

Only One In The Room ·

2024/08/01

What if you’d trained for the moment when you could win the Rugby World Cup Final? Podcaster and World Rugby Hall Of Famer Jonny Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal in the last minute in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and instantly became one of the world's most recognizable people. But what would you do if you sank into a mire of confusion, defeat, and grief instead of savoring the moment you'd worked so hard for? Would you do whatever you could to recapture the feeling of that win? Or would you

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55:49

Jonny Wilkinson - The Only Whose Biggest Win Led To...

Only One In The Room ·

2024/07/30

What if you’d trained for the moment when you could win the Rugby World Cup Final? Podcaster and World Rugby Hall Of Famer Jonny Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal in the last minute in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and instantly became one of the world's most recognizable people. But what would you do if you sank into a mire of confusion, defeat, and grief instead of savoring the moment you'd worked so hard for? Would you do whatever you could to recapture the feeling of that win? Or would you

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