Only One In The Room

About 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.

Publisher

Laura Cathcart Robbins

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Mar 2019

Latest episode

25 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

799 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Feb 2025

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

   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.com Website_ https://www.jopiazza.com/ Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-piazza-86223519 FB_ https: https://www.facebook.com/johanna.piazza/ Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/ X: https://x.com/jopiazza Podcast_Under the Influence with Jo Piazza Podcast Book_ The Sicilian Inheritance: A Novel Recover Heal Bloom Online Courses Mercedes 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.com Use promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   20 Feb 2025

   Scott Talks to Lisa Phillips

   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.com YouTube_https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=from+now+on+pod IG_https://www.instagram.com/iam Podcast_https://www.lisaphillips.la/podcast TikTok_https://www.tiktok.com/@modellifewithlisa Blog _  https://www.lisaphillips.la/blog 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 Recover Heal Bloom Online Courses Mercedes 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.com Use promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   18 Feb 2025

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

   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.com YouTube_https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=from+now+on+pod IG_https://www.instagram.com/iam Podcast_https://www.lisaphillips.la/podcast TikTok_https://www.tiktok.com/@modellifewithlisa Blog _  https://www.lisaphillips.la/blog 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 Recover Heal Bloom Online Courses Mercedes 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.com Use promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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YouTube views

298,781

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

98

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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