Hi Only One in the Room listeners! Today we’re introducing you to another podcast we think you’re really going to enjoy. It’s called Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers. Every episode of Something You Should Know delivers fascinating insights that can help us all understand our world – and each other – a little better. In today’s episode, Mike talks about how status affects our path to success and how to reduce anxiety: SYSK: Why Status Is Critical to Your Success & Why Is There So Much Anxiety? In the average lifespan, there are 2 separate years (and they are decades apart) where people report being the happiest. Can you guess what they are? Listen and find out. https://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/22/study-23-and-69-are-the-happiest-ages/ The higher your status, the more likely you are to be successful. So how do you acquire high status? You might think power grants you status but that’s not really it. People of high-status exhibit 2 qualities – and you can too, according to my guest Alison Fragale. She is a Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times and other media outlets. She is author of the book Likeable Badass (https://amzn.to/47a5P5c). Anxiety! You hear it talked about a lot. It seems as if more people are more anxious than ever before. So, what is anxiety, why does it seem to be on the rise and what is the best way to address it and reduce it? Here with some fresh insight into worry and anxiety is Russell Kennedy, M.D., who has dealt with his own debilitating anxiety. He is also a neuroscientist and author of the book Anxiety Rx: A Revolutionary New Prescription for Anxiety Relief―from the Doctor Who Created It (https://amzn.to/3ANfrqw). Noises have colors. At least some of them do. You have probably heard of white noise but there is also pink, brown and black noise. Listen as I reveal what they are. https://www.wired.com/story/colours-of-noise/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Good news! If you enjoy today’s episode, there’s plenty more to learn from Something You Should Know – Mike and his recent guests have discussed topics like the bystander effect, how animals communicate, introversion vs. extroversion, and so much more! You’ll learn something new and useful in every episode. Look for Something You Should Know wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Tawny Lara discusses her journey through sobriety, sober dating, and the challenges of navigating intimacy without alcohol. She shares her experiences of meeting her husband in recovery, the importance of community support, and the realities of publishing a book. Tawny also highlights the significance of being honest about one's desires in sexual experiences and the impact of alcohol on relationships. The discussion culminates in her entrepreneurial venture of creating a non-alcoholic beverage, emphasizing the need for mindful drinking and the creation of a supportive, sober community.  Tawny Lara     Email:   [email protected]    Website: www.tawnylara.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tawnymlara Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/tawny-lara Book_ Dry Humping_  https://a.co/d/iHJ6OkL       IG_instagram.com/tawnymlara/ Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this engaging conversation, Tawny Lara discusses her journey through sobriety, sober dating, and the challenges of navigating intimacy without alcohol. She shares her experiences of meeting her husband in recovery, the importance of community support, and the realities of publishing a book. Tawny also highlights the significance of being honest about one's desires in sexual experiences and the impact of alcohol on relationships. The discussion culminates in her entrepreneurial venture of creating a non-alcoholic beverage, emphasizing the need for mindful drinking and the creation of a supportive, sober community.  Tawny Lara     Email:   [email protected]    Website: www.tawnylara.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tawnymlara Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/tawny-lara Book_ Dry Humping_  https://a.co/d/iHJ6OkL       IG_instagram.com/tawnymlara/ Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host Scott interview Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor, about finding joy despite profound personal tragedy. Tanmeet discusses her experience with her son's fatal diagnosis, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the importance of practices like gratitude in cultivating joy. The conversation explores the scientific and emotional facets of finding joy in difficult circumstances, how her personal journey intersects with her professional work, and the transformative power of embracing both pain and joy. Tanmeet emphasizes the need for kindness, connection, and understanding in overcoming life's challenges.   Tanmeet Sethi:   Email:  [email protected]  Website: www.tanmeetsethimd.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmeet-sethi-md-8550a2114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en X: https://x.com/sethimd?lang=en FB: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en Ted X: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/speaking/#block-329c7bf17c298e95124b Book: Joy Is My Justice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306830035?tag=hacboogrosit-20   Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host Scott interview Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor, about finding joy despite profound personal tragedy. Tanmeet discusses her experience with her son's fatal diagnosis, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the importance of practices like gratitude in cultivating joy. The conversation explores the scientific and emotional facets of finding joy in difficult circumstances, how her personal journey intersects with her professional work, and the transformative power of embracing both pain and joy. Tanmeet emphasizes the need for kindness, connection, and understanding in overcoming life's challenges. Tanmeet Sethi:   Email:  [email protected]  Website: www.tanmeetsethimd.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmeet-sethi-md-8550a2114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en X: https://x.com/sethimd?lang=en FB: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=en Ted X: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/speaking/#block-329c7bf17c298e95124b Book: Joy Is My Justice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306830035?tag=hacboogrosit-20   Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

Welcome to the Jazz Lion’s Den, a journey through Levy Lee Simon’s debut Memoir Odyssey Towards The Light   This episode of the Jazz Lion's Den features a dramatic and vivid excerpt from his time at Star Hill, a hardcore treatment facility, highlighting the intense and emotionally charged experiences he faced. This marked a critical turning point in Simon's life, filled with real-life characters and raw honesty about his battle with addiction.   And for more on Levy Lee Simon: BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Towards-Light-Book-1/dp/B0CNX82PJR WEBSITE: https://www.levyleesimon.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/levyleethejazzlion/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/levy.lee2/  LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-lee-simon-0433b05/  X: https://x.com/LevyJazzlion05 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@levylee235?lang=en   Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

An Emmy-nominated TV journalist, Christine O'Donnell, recounts her unexpected firing from a Fox News station following a misunderstood social media post. She details her challenging journey from being misjudged and outcast in the news industry to rediscovering her self-worth through therapy and starting a successful podcast agency. This conversation, filled with personal anecdotes and professional insights, highlights resilience, the evolving nature of media, and the importance of storytelling in healing.   Christine O’Donnell      Email - [email protected]  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christineodonnell/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportchristine  X: https://twitter.com/ChristineOD Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

Hilary Phelps, the sister of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, shares her journey of keeping her sobriety a secret. She discusses her childhood, growing up in a supportive and dedicated family, and her early success as a competitive swimmer. However, she also opens up about her struggles with self-doubt and anxiety, which led her to turn to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope. Phelps talks about the impact of these substances on her mental health and how they affected her performance in swimming competitions. Hilary Phelps shares her journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the themes of shame, acceptance, and the power of sharing one's story. She discusses the role of relationships and the pressure to conform to her drinking habits. Hilary emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and the freedom that comes with being open about her sobriety. She also reflects on the significance of being a sober mom and her gratitude for being present in her children's lives. Hilary shares her journey of recovery and the tools she uses to maintain her sobriety, including therapy and community support. She also talks about her podcast, The Right Room, which provides a safe space for women to share their stories of transition and healing. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Hilary Phelps: Email_  [email protected] Website_  https://www.hilaryphelps.com/ Linkedin_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-phelps-6143695/ Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryphelps_  @therightroomofficial  X_ https://x.com/HilaryPhelps Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

Hilary Phelps, the sister of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, shares her journey of keeping her sobriety a secret. She discusses her childhood, growing up in a supportive and dedicated family, and her early success as a competitive swimmer. However, she also opens up about her struggles with self-doubt and anxiety, which led her to turn to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope. Phelps talks about the impact of these substances on her mental health and how they affected her performance in swimming competitions. Hilary Phelps shares her journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the themes of shame, acceptance, and the power of sharing one's story. She discusses the role of relationships and the pressure to conform to her drinking habits. Hilary emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and the freedom that comes with being open about her sobriety. She also reflects on the significance of being a sober mom and her gratitude for being present in her children's lives. Hilary shares her journey of recovery and the tools she uses to maintain her sobriety, including therapy and community support. She also talks about her podcast, The Right Room, which provides a safe space for women to share their stories of transition and healing. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Hilary Phelps: Email_  [email protected] Website_  https://www.hilaryphelps.com/ Linkedin_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-phelps-6143695/ Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryphelps_  @therightroomofficial  X_ https://x.com/HilaryPhelps Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this heartfelt and deeply moving podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and guest Nikki Mark discuss Nikki's personal journey of grief and healing following the sudden passing of her son, Tommy, at the age of 12. Nikki, the author of 'Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime', shares how her son's spirit inspired a community to come together to build 'Tommy's Field', a soccer field that serves as a place of play and remembrance. Throughout the conversation, Nikki reflects on the mystical experiences and signs she received after Tommy's passing, the community's overwhelming support, and the meaningful impact of channeling grief into creating something beautiful and inclusive. The conversation also explores themes of spirituality, love, and the enduring connection between a mother and her son. The episode highlights Nikki's mission to honor her son's life through the construction of more community fields and the donation of book proceeds to the TM23 Foundation. Nikki Mark: Email - [email protected]  Website - https://nikkimark.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/healingwithnikki/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMarkAuthor  Book  -  Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime https://nikkimark.com/tommys-field/  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiMark Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Nikki Mark, author of 'Tommy's Field,' who shares her profound journey of healing after the loss of her son, Tommy. Nikki delves into how soccer became a beacon of hope, leading to the creation of Tommy's Field and her involvement in the TM 23 Foundation. Despite her non-religious upbringing, Nikki discusses the spiritual connection she maintains with Tommy, narrated through poignant stories and shared family dynamics. She highlights the transformation of grief into community action, emphasizing themes of love, resilience, and the power of collective support. The episode underscores how Nikki, with her community, turned a neglected park into a sanctuary for kids, fostering joy and unity. Tune in for an inspiring tale of finding meaning and purpose through loss and the enduring impact of a beloved child's spirit.     Nikki Mark  Email - [email protected]  Website - https://nikkimark.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithnikki/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMarkAuthor  Book  - Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime https://nikkimark.com/tommys-field/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiMark/videos   Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host, Scott Slaughter, converse with Yusuf Dahl, an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate. Dahl shares his compelling journey from a troubled youth and prison sentence to becoming a Princeton graduate and a staunch advocate for housing reform. The discussion highlights Yusuf's early life in Milwaukee, his experiences with the juvenile and prison systems, and how he transformed his life with the help of mentors and sheer determination. Central to the conversation is the Thurman Amendment, a law allowing housing discrimination against individuals with drug distribution convictions. Yusuf passionately details his efforts to raise awareness and work towards repealing this outdated and damaging legislation, emphasizing the impact on communities of color and personal stories of resilience and action. The episode sheds light on systemic issues, personal redemption, and the power of advocacy to drive change. Yufus Dahl: Email:   [email protected] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/YusufDahl/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufdahl/ X:    https://twitter.com/YusufDahl Website:  https://www.yusufdahl.com/ Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host, Scott Slaughter, converse with Yusuf Dahl, an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate. Dahl shares his compelling journey from a troubled youth and prison sentence to becoming a Princeton graduate and a staunch advocate for housing reform. The discussion highlights Yusuf's early life in Milwaukee, his experiences with the juvenile and prison systems, and how he transformed his life with the help of mentors and sheer determination. Central to the conversation is the Thurman Amendment, a law allowing housing discrimination against individuals with drug distribution convictions. Yusuf passionately details his efforts to raise awareness and work towards repealing this outdated and damaging legislation, emphasizing the impact on communities of color and personal stories of resilience and action. The episode sheds light on systemic issues, personal redemption, and the power of advocacy to drive change. Yusuf Dahl: Email:   [email protected] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/YusufDahl/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufdahl/ X:    https://twitter.com/YusufDahl Website:  https://www.yusufdahl.com/ Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Veronica Cisneros, a licensed marriage and family therapist and women's coach. Veronica recounts her tumultuous upbringing with a gang member and heroin addict father and a tenaciously supporting mother. She shares her near-divorce experience and how she and her husband, Willie, overcame childhood dysfunction. Through compelling storytelling, the episode explores the transformation of their troubled marriage into one based on trust and friendship. Veronica's work in empowering high-achieving women through her podcast, 'Empowered and Unapologetic', and her practice, Outside the Norm Counseling, is highlighted. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of modeling happiness, community support, and mutual appreciation. Veronica Cisneros: Email - [email protected] Website - https://veronicacisneros.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyveronicacisneros/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredandunapologetic/ Podcast - EMPOWERED AND UNAPOLOGETIC PODCAST https://veronicacisneros.org/empowered-unapologetic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@empoweredandunapologetic/videos Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Veronica Cisneros, a licensed marriage and family therapist and women's coach. Veronica recounts her tumultuous upbringing with a gang member and heroin addict father and a tenaciously supporting mother. She shares her near-divorce experience and how she and her husband, Willie, overcame childhood dysfunction. Through compelling storytelling, the episode explores the transformation of their troubled marriage into one based on trust and friendship. Veronica's work in empowering high-achieving women through her podcast, 'Empowered and Unapologetic', and her practice, Outside the Norm Counseling, is highlighted. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of modeling happiness, community support, and mutual appreciation. Veronica Cisneros: Email - [email protected]  Website - https://veronicacisneros.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyveronicacisneros/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredandunapologetic/   Podcast - EMPOWERED AND UNAPOLOGETIC PODCAST https://veronicacisneros.org/empowered-unapologetic  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@empoweredandunapologetic/videos Only One In The Room:  Email: [email protected]  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

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, equity, and inclusion in hockey and her efforts to create more opportunities for women in the sport.   Toni shares her journey to sobriety as well as the importance of speaking up and advocating for oneself in professional settings. She goes on to outline her six leadership pillars that she applies to various aspects of her life, including her role as the general manager of the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. To wrap up the show, Toni shares her various coaching businesses.   For More on Toni Will: Email - [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonilentini/   Only One In The Room:  Email: [email protected]  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

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, and inclusion in hockey and her efforts to create more opportunities for women in the sport. Toni shares her journey to sobriety and the importance of speaking up and advocating for oneself in professional settings. She then outlines her six leadership pillars, which she applies to various aspects of her life, including her role as the general manager of the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. To wrap up the show, Toni shares her various coaching businesses. For More on Toni Will:   Email - [email protected] Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonilentini/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/ Only One In The Room: • Email: [email protected] • 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

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 societal expectations on her mental health. Hyeseung also talks about finding solace and self-expression through art and the importance of unconditional love for oneself and others.She shares her journey of finding an identity outside of the model minority myth and healing from mental illness through art. The conversation also touches on the cultural expectations placed on first-generation immigrants and the struggle to be authentic in a society that values perfection. Haesung's book, 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl,' delves into these themes and aims to bring awareness and understanding to the struggles faced by Asian Americans. For More on Hyeseung Song: • Email - [email protected]  • Website - http://hyeseungsong.com  • PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & [email protected]:https://www.instagram.com/hyeseungs • X:https://twitter.com/hyeseungs  • Book  - Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl https://www.amazon.com/Docile-Memoirs-Not-So-Perfect-Asian-Girl/dp/166800366X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XD2YOM6NGYS6&keywords=hyeseung%20song%20docile&qid=1701392504&sprefix=docile%20hyeseung%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1   Only One In The Room: • Email: [email protected] • 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

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 success, offering profound insights into Hyeseung's life story and her debut memoir. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from a small Texas town to an affluent environment, family dynamics, and the journey of publishing her memoir. The episode highlights the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance amidst external pressures and expectations. For More on Hyeseung Song: Email - [email protected]  Website - http://hyeseungsong.com  PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & [email protected] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hyeseungs X:https://twitter.com/hyeseungs   Book  - Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl https://www.amazon.com/Docile-Memoirs-Not-So-Perfect-Asian-Girl/dp/166800366X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XD2YOM6NGYS6&keywords=hyeseung%20song%20docile&qid=1701392504&sprefix=docile%20hyeseung%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1   Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] 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

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, and the role of art in making difficult subjects more palatable. They also touch upon the impact of George Floyd's murder on media representation and the challenges and privileges of DEI work. Myra shares insights from her podcast episodes, including interviews with notable figures like Rachel Dolezal and discussions on the complex facets of biracial identity. For More On Myra Flynn: Email - [email protected]  Website - https://www.myraflynn.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/myraflynn/  Facebook: facebook.com/myraflynnmusic  X:  https://twitter.com/myraflynn  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/myraflynn Podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homegoings/id1688616856 For More On The Only One In The Room: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/  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

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, and the role of art in making difficult subjects more palatable. They also touch upon the impact of George Floyd's murder on media representation and the challenges and privileges of DEI work. Myra shares insights from her podcast episodes, including interviews with notable figures like Rachel Dolezal and discussions on the complex facets of biracial identity. For More on Myra Flynn: Email - [email protected]  Website - https://www.myraflynn.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/myraflynn/  Facebook: facebook.com/myraflynnmusic  X:  https://twitter.com/myraflynn  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/myraflynn Podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homegoings/id1688616856 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 took her deep into the art world. Before joining Vermont Public, Myra spent eight years in the Los Angeles music industry.   Homegoings is a show that invites listeners to be a fly on the wall, privy to candid and genuine conversations about race. Host and musician Myra Flynn explores themes that fearlessly straddle that line between necessary and uncomfortable as she speaks with artists, experts, and regular folks all over the country about their literal skin in the game — of everyday life. Homegoings is storytelling — with a heartbeat. No topic is off the table, and there's no such thing as going "too deep." These are the conversations that are our birthright to have and the stories we are lucky to hear.  Episode Finding My Voice: A Conversation with Tracy” The D.O.C.” Curry Tracy “The D.O.C.” Curry is the OG of hip-hop, one of the originators of the genre itself. In 1989, a horrible car accident damaged his vocal cords at the height of his career. On this episode of Homegoings, Tracy shares how he found his voice and his purpose again on the other side of tragedy. Email - [email protected]  Website - https://www.myraflynn.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/myraflynn/  Facebook: facebook.com/myraflynnmusic  X:  https://twitter.com/myraflynn  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/myraflynn Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homegoings/id1688616856 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating Love and Expectations with Todd Baratz In 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 communication problems and relational anxiety, and offers candid advice about the importance of giving people a chance, especially in the context of dating. The episode explores broader themes of vulnerability, cultural shifts in mental health and relationships, and the transformative power of therapy. Email - [email protected]  [email protected] (Publicist) Website - https://www.toddsbaratz.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yourdiagnonsense  Book  -  HOW TO LOVE SOMEONE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723331/how-to-love-someone-without-losing-your-mind-by-todd-baratz-lmhc/?ref=PRHC389ABD38112&aid=2810&linkid=PRHC389ABD38112  Podcast - https://www.toddsbaratz.com/podcast-yd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 communal support in healing. Additionally, she reflects on the profound impact of her new partner, Scott, and how she balances her past and present relationships. This episode serves as a touching testament to resilience, the complexity of grief, and the enduring strength of love. For More On Anne Gudger: Email - [email protected]  Website - https://www.annegudger.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annegudger/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.gudger  X:  https://twitter.com/annegudger  Book -The Fifth Chamber   https://jadedibispress.com/product/the-fifth-chamber-by-anne-gudger/ Podcast: Grief and Gratitude      https://www.annegudger.com/podcast-grief-and-gratitude  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 communal support in healing. Additionally, she reflects on the profound impact of her new partner, Scott, and how she balances her past and present relationships. This episode serves as a touching testament to resilience, the complexity of grief, and the enduring strength of love. For More On Anne Gudger:  Email - [email protected]  Website - https://www.annegudger.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annegudger/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.gudger  X:  https://twitter.com/annegudger  Book -The Fifth Chamber   https://jadedibispress.com/product/the-fifth-chamber-by-anne-gudger/ Podcast - https://www.annegudger.com/podcast-grief-and-gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you discover your passion for teaching beginners and open Craft Boxing, delivering an authentic boxing and training experience to folks who were ready to rumble? For More On George "Monk" Foreman III: Website: www.craftboxing.com  LinkedIn: @George Foreman III  Instagram: @georgeforeman3 Youtube: @Craft Boxing Co TikTok: @craftboxingclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you discover your passion for teaching beginners and open Craft Boxing, delivering an authentic boxing and training experience to folks who were ready to rumble? More From George “Monk” Foreman III: Website: www.craftboxing.com  LinkedIn: @George Foreman III  Instagram: @georgeforeman3 Youtube: @Craft Boxing Co TikTok: @craftboxingclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 give up and climb into that support boat? Or would you push past the impossible and swim the entire way alone?  For More on Ryan Stramrood: Email: [email protected]  Website: www.ryanstramrood.com  LinkedIn: @Ryan Stramrood Youtube: @ryanstramroodofficial1675 X: @strammie Instagram: @ryan_stramrood Book: Push Past Impossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 give up and climb into that support boat? Or would you push past the impossible and swim the entire way alone?  For More on Ryan Stramrood: Email: [email protected]  Website: www.ryanstramrood.com  LinkedIn: @Ryan Stramrood Youtube: @ryanstramroodofficial1675 X: @strammie Instagram: @ryan_stramrood Book: Push Past Impossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 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 make the Hard Pivot and dedicate yourself to uplifting mental health awareness? Email: [email protected] & [email protected]  & [email protected]  Website: https://apoloohno.com/  Instagram: @apoloohno LinkedIn: @Apolo Ohno Twitter: @ApoloOhno  Facebook: @Apolo Ohno Pre-Order: Hard Pivot  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 make the Hard Pivot and dedicate yourself to uplifting mental health awareness? Email: [email protected] & [email protected]  & [email protected]  Website: https://apoloohno.com/  Instagram: @apoloohno LinkedIn: @Apolo Ohno Twitter: @ApoloOhno  Facebook: @Apolo Ohno Pre-Order: Hard Pivot  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bilateral above-the-knee amputee ever to do it?For More on Roderick Sewell:Email: (tentative)  [email protected] Instagram: @Rsewell92 Facebook: @Roderick Sewell JacksonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bilateral above-the-knee amputee ever to do it?For More on Roderick Sewell:Email: (tentative)  [email protected] Instagram: @Rsewell92 Facebook: @Roderick Sewell JacksonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 challenge your old conclusions about human potential and begin a transformation journey?Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jonnywilkinson.com/ Instagram: @jonnywilkinsonofficialFacebook: @Jonny WilkinsonTwitter: @JonnyWilkinsonYoutube: @Jonny Wilkinson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 challenge your old conclusions about human potential and begin a transformation journey? For More on Jonny Wilkinson: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jonnywilkinson.com/ Instagram: @jonnywilkinsonofficial Facebook: @Jonny Wilkinson Twitter: @JonnyWilkinson Youtube: @Jonny Wilkinson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine joining a gang because they had the best cocaine.Actor, Richie Stephens moved from Ireland to San Francisco and became the only white, Irish guy in an all Asian gang.But what would you do if you if the drugs and the booze took over and started to come before everything you loved?  Would you put a gun to your head and end it all?  Or would you call the guy who said, “If ya ever want to get sober, give me a call,” and surrender for the first time in your life?For More On Richie Stephens:Email: [email protected] Website: www.richiestephens.com Read: The Gangster's Guide to SobrietyTwitter & Instagram: @richieactorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine joining a gang because they had the best cocaine.Actor, Richie Stephens moved from Ireland to San Francisco and became the only white, Irish guy in an all Asian gang.But what would you do if you if the drugs and the booze took over and started to come before everything you loved?  Would you put a gun to your head and end it all?  Or would you call the guy who said, “If ya ever want to get sober, give me a call,” and surrender for the first time in your life?For More On Richie Stephens:Email: [email protected] Website: www.richiestephens.com Read: The Gangster's Guide to SobrietyTwitter & Instagram: @richieactorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine having a nine-year-old son who was so violent that you were afraid of him. Acclaimed Korean American writer and author Marie Myung-Ok Lee accepted the diagnosis of autism the doctors gave her son but knew that there was something else going on, something that defied traditional treatment plans and medication. So what would you do if Cannabis was the only thing that seemed to offer your son the relief he needed for his pain? Would you be too afraid to administer it because of what people might say? Or would you give the middle finger to the world and provide your son with the only treatment that really worked? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mariemyungokleeTwitter: @MarieMyungOkLeeTikTok: @daily_writing_makes_bookFacebook: @Marie Myung-Ok LeeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine having a nine-year-old son who was so violent that you were afraid of him. Acclaimed Korean American writer and author Marie Myung-Ok Lee accepted the diagnosis of autism the doctors gave her son but knew that there was something else going on, something that defied traditional treatment plans and medication. So what would you do if Cannabis was the only thing that seemed to offer your son the relief he needed for his pain? Would you be too afraid to administer it because of what people might say? Or would you give the middle finger to the world and provide your son with the only treatment that really worked? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mariemyungokleeTwitter: @MarieMyungOkLeeTikTok: @daily_writing_makes_bookFacebook: @Marie Myung-Ok LeeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, activist, and founder and director of Resilience Force, Saket Soni, was in New Orleans working as a community organizer when he got a call from an Indian man who was being held in a labor camp.Saket Soni is a labor organizer and human rights strategist working at the intersection of racial justice, migrant rights, and climate change. He is founder and director of Resilience Force, the voice of the rising workforce rebuilding America after climate disasters.Email: [email protected]@resilienceforce.org [email protected]  [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saketsoniofficial/ Website: https://resilienceforce.org/ His book: https://www.workman.com/products/the-great-escape/hardback Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, activist, and founder and director of Resilience Force, Saket Soni, was in New Orleans working as a community organizer when he got a call from an Indian man who was being held in a labor camp.Saket Soni is a labor organizer and human rights strategist working at the intersection of racial justice, migrant rights, and climate change. He is founder and director of Resilience Force, the voice of the rising workforce rebuilding America after climate disasters.For More On Saket Soni:Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saketsoniofficial/ Website: https://resilienceforce.org/ His book: https://www.workman.com/products/the-great-escape/hardback Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafael Agustin is a writer on the award-winning The CW show Jane The Virgin and is a past Sundance Institute Episodic Fellow. He currently serves as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, overseeing the Youth Cinema Project, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), and LatinX in Animation. In 2018, LA Weekly named Agustin one of the fifty most essential people in Los Angeles. The United Nations also invited him to speak at their 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Additionally, the LA Times declared Agustin a "Power Player" in their inaugural LA Vanguardia class in 2022. He is a Board Member of Mother Jones and the National Film Preservation Board at the Library of Congress. Agustin received his AA from Mt. San Antonio College and his BA and MA from UCLA's School of Theater, Film & Television.Email: [email protected]'sIG: @mrrafaelagustinTiktok : @mrrafaelagustinX : @rafaelagustinLFI WebsiteLALIFF Website, where they will find volunteer opportunitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafael Agustin is a writer on the award-winning The CW show Jane The Virgin and is a past Sundance Institute Episodic Fellow. He currently serves as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, overseeing the Youth Cinema Project, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), and LatinX in Animation. In 2018, LA Weekly named Agustin one of the fifty most essential people in Los Angeles. The United Nations also invited him to speak at their 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Additionally, the LA Times declared Agustin a "Power Player" in their inaugural LA Vanguardia class in 2022. He is a Board Member of Mother Jones and the National Film Preservation Board at the Library of Congress. Agustin received his AA from Mt. San Antonio College and his BA and MA from UCLA's School of Theater, Film & Television.For More On Rafael Augistine:Email: [email protected]'sIG: @mrrafaelagustinTiktok: @mrrafaelagustinX: @rafaelagustinLFI WebsiteLALIFF Website, where they will find volunteer opportunitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Only One in the Room & R63 Productions is happy to share the brand new audiobook podcast, Jazz Lion’s Den, from accomplished playwright, screenwriter, actor, and stage director, Levy Lee Simon. Lee will be reading excerpts from his debut memoir Odyssey Towards the Light, with added commentary not found in the book, as well as a one-on-one introduction to each episode between Lee and Producer Scott Slaughter.  Levy Lee Simon’s memoir will take you on a journey of a Black man/child in America; from growing up in Harlem USA in the 70s to his college days at HBCUs to his start in professional theatre and on to Broadway, party and drug-filled nights of the roaring 80s, a fall from grace into the darkness of NYC street life, only to find his way back to the light.  The first episode of Jazz Lion’s Den is available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Abz6JX4jWrKoQIrUrlZXy?si=3da232f5712842f3  And for more on Levy Lee Simon:BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Towards-Light-Book-1/dp/B0CNX82PJRWEBSITE: https://www.levyleesimon.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/levyleethejazzlion/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/levy.lee2/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-lee-simon-0433b05/X: https://x.com/LevyJazzlion05TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@levylee235?lang=enBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Chan is a size-inclusion activist, having made an impact on the fashion industry over the past decade as a model (JAG), fashion editor (Glamour), and exited plus-size clothing brand founder (Henning, acquired by Universal Standard). In 2023, she became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie and has since branched into television hosting. Chan identifies as AAPI and LGBTQ+; her pronouns are she/her.   Laura opens the show by talking to Lauren about when she came out as gay and what her adolescence was like. This leads Lauren to talk about being married to a man for 13 years before she realized she was queer. Lauren talks in-depth about her realization and discusses what being a part of the LGBTQ+ community means to her.  Lauren talks a bit about being Canadian but spending most of her time in New York, while still being able to go back to Toronto once a year. Laura then asks Lauren about being a size-inclusion activist and a plus-size model. This leads to a discussion about societies beauty standards and how they change over time.  Before they wrap, Lauren talks about how she first got into modeling, and what that was like while being plus-size. Lauren also talks a little bit about her Chinese and Armenian heritage.  For More On Lauren Chan:Email - [email protected] Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lcchan/?hl=en  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/laurenchannyc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lcchan Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchannyc/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is also sought-after public speaker.   Laura opens the show by asking Keith about his restaurant, Alta Adams, and her experiences eating there. Keith then talks about his childhood growing up in poverty in Watts. This included having to overcome more than just being poor, but also having to navigate the world of gangsters, pimps, hustlers, and drugs.  Keith talks briefly about his time in prison, which was a regular occurrence for the people he grew up around. After getting out though he had much trouble holding down a steady job. This led Keith back to having to cook drugs at night in Long Beach, while holding down a steady day job in San Francisco. After he decided to give up cooking drugs for good, Keith took all his money and invested it into the community that is Alta Adams.  Keith then describes the journey he took to earn his Certificate of Rehabilitation. This involved getting a lawyer who hadn’t ever heard the certificate, but was dedicated to work with Keith on helping him attain it. After a long and grueling process, Keith was able to earn his certificate, and now works with communities to help educate and help them in a variety of different ways.  For More On Keith Corbin:  Email - [email protected] - https://www.chefkeithcorbin.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefkeithcorbin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefKeithCorbin/ Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-corbin-34a911165/ X:  https://twitter.com/chefkeithcorbin Book  - California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival https://www.amazon.com/California-Soul-American-Cooking-Survival/dp/059324382XBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is also sought-after public speaker.   Laura opens the show by asking Keith about his restaurant, Alta Adams, and her experiences eating there. Keith then talks about his childhood growing up in poverty in Watts. This included having to overcome more than just being poor, but also having to navigate the world of gangsters, pimps, hustlers, and drugs.  Keith talks briefly about his time in prison, which was a regular occurrence for the people he grew up around. After getting out though he had much trouble holding down a steady job. This led Keith back to having to cook drugs at night in Long Beach, while holding down a steady day job in San Francisco. After he decided to give up cooking drugs for good, Keith took all his money and invested it into the community that is Alta Adams.  Keith then describes the journey he took to earn his Certificate of Rehabilitation. This involved getting a lawyer who hadn’t ever heard the certificate, but was dedicated to work with Keith on helping him attain it. After a long and grueling process, Keith was able to earn his certificate, and now works with communities to help educate and help them in a variety of different ways.  For More On Keith Corbin:  Email - [email protected] - https://www.chefkeithcorbin.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefkeithcorbin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefKeithCorbin/ Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-corbin-34a911165/ X:  https://twitter.com/chefkeithcorbin Book  - California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival https://www.amazon.com/California-Soul-American-Cooking-Survival/dp/059324382XBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian Lauren is a writer, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the memoirs “Everything You Ever Wanted” and “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem”. She was the only journalist to extensively interview Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history. Her latest book about the time she spent interviewing Sam Little is called “Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer”. Her writing has appeared in New York Magazine, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times,  Elle,  The Daily Beast, Salon, and many others. Laura opens the show by asking Jillian about being an adoption advocate, before getting into her newest book “Behold the Monster”. Jillian talks about how rampant crime was in Los Angeles in the 80s, making it difficult to discover Sam Little as a serial killer. This leads to the kind of victims Sam Little would seek out, and the work that went into finally catching him.  Jillian then discuses visiting Sam Little in prison by having to pretend she was his friend so the guards would let her in. Her extensive time spent with Sam Little led her to solve one of his murders that was previously deemed a cold case.  Before they wrap, Jillian talks about how her interviews with Sam Little negatively affected her home life  For More On Jillian Lauren:Email - [email protected]                [email protected]               [email protected]  - Charlie Fusco, TGC Worldwide, [email protected] Website - https://www.jillianlauren.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jillianlauren Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillianlaurenauthor TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianlaurenauthor X:  https://twitter.com/jillylauren Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/user/jillianlaurenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices