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 inter ...
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Throughout Black Hair in the Big Leagues, host Salisha Thomas sits down with badass black women (and men) on Broadway and talks about all things hair. We are sharing secrets, swapping ideas, and talking about our individual experiences backstage, onstage and beyond. But that’s not all; there are women (and men!) who can speak on this topic in other industries as well and open the conversation about what it means to show up to work being black and “put together.”After every episode, you’ll ha ...
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Sober motivation, tips, challenges, and talk from the SoberBuddy Team
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Addiction psychiatrist and bioethicist Carl Erik Fisher explores addiction and recovery from the widest possible diversity of perspectives: from science to spirituality, from philosophy to politics, and everything in between. He interviews leading experts in areas such as psychology, neurobiology, history, sociology, and more--as well as policy makers, advocates, and people with lived experience. A core commitment of the show is we need more than medicine to truly understand addiction and re ...
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More than 50% of American families have a loved one or close relative who is an addict or alcoholic. Although there are ample resources to help these individuals recover, their families suffer, too. Parents, spouses, children, and friends need help navigating this unexpected, challenging disease. Welcome to Thrive While Loving an Addict with KL Wells. She brings together loved ones and family members of addicts and alcoholics. Their insights and perspectives create a community of healing, co ...
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The Bleeders is a podcast (and support group!) about book writing and publishing. Transparent conversations with authors, agents, and people in the publishing industry about how to write and sell books. The title is a nod to the famous (potentially misattributed) Hemingway quote: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Sign up for The Bleeders companion Substack! https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
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Raise Your Volume Academy with Tiphany Kane, M.Ed.
Tiphany Kane, M.Ed, CEO of KaSa Media Productions
This is THE award-winning podcast for women who are sick and tired of being quiet about the things that matter. This is the podcast for you, the woman who is ready to claim your power, claim your voice, and make the changes you wish to see in the world. _____ The host, Tiphany Kane, found herself in need of inspiring women who would help her find the power in her voice. To help this need, Tiphany searches out the disruptors and change-makers who rarely follow the "shoulds" of society. Instea ...
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This is your coffee podcast and your newest addiction. I'm Holly Shannon, what are you pouring today coffee lovers? Join me for a cup of connection. We will sip, share, and come completely unfiltered, this Coffee podcast is Brewed for Connection. Let me give you the dark roast first, coffee is figurative, are we really meeting up for the shot of caffeine, or are we craving connection? Are you dating? Swipe right for that coffee date! Maybe coffee is your new black! What about coffee culture? ...
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From Hollywood High Life to Rock Bottom: Laura Cathcart Robbins on Surviving Addiction in the Public Eye
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Welcome to a deeply personal episode, featuring best-selling author and podcast host, Laura Cathcart Robbins. Her memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, is a testament to her resilience and authenticity. As a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a TEDx speaker, Laura's voice is a beacon of courage and wisdom. In this episode, we delve into …
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Dr. Michael Caparrelli is The Only One Who Spent 100 Hours With A New York Serial Killer
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an inner city church for 16 years. In 2021, he finished his PhD in Advanced Studies in Behavioral Science. Currently, he’s a keynote speaker in churches, prisons, schools & other venues across the U.S. on a wide variety of mental health subjects. He’s authored five books that help the psychologically troubled overcome life adversities. His most rec…
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What if your Jamaican born parents immigrated to the United States and expected you to uphold the morals and codes with which they had been raised, but placed you in a diverse environment where many of those rules simply didn’t apply? Robinne Lee, actress, author, producer, grew up in Westchester County New York and was often the only Jamaican Amer…
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Antoine L Smith: The Star Power Lighting Up Broadway Stages
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Antoine L Smith graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues! He's an Emmy award winning Broadway, TV, and VO Actor Some credits include the Broadway companies of Carousel, The Color Purple, Memphis, Miss Saigon, and most recently the original Broadway cast of MJ the Musical. He originated the 1st National Tour of Cinderella, and was in the all black cast …
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Robinne Lee Is The Only One Who Refuses To Be Put In A Box
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What if your Jamaican born parents immigrated to the United States and expected you to uphold the morals and codes with which they had been raised, but placed you in a diverse environment where many of those rules simply didn’t apply? Robinne Lee, actress, author, producer, grew up in Westchester County New York and was often the only Jamaican Amer…
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Sunday Best's Latice Crawford Speaks Life
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Latice Crawford sits down with host, Salisha Thomas Weiss this week on Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Latice Crawford is a recording artist known for her soulful and powerful vocals. She rose to fame as a contestant on the second season of BET's gospel singing competition, "Sunday Best," where she showcased her exceptional talent. Since then, Latic…
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Five Year Anniversary of The Only One In The Room
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We are happy to present a special five-year anniversary episode. In this candid episode, Scott and Laura reflect on the journey to over 5 million downloads. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.By Laura Cathcart Robbins
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What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beaut…
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Jasmine Amy Rogers shines as BETTY BOOP and Beyond!
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Betty Boop's BOOP: Jasmine Amy Rogers joins host, Salisha Thomas Weiss on this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Jasmine is a true Triple threat. She’s a Jimmy awards finalist, attended Manhattan School of Music, was cast in Becoming Nancy, and Gretchen in the national tour of Mean Girls. When Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray and La Cage au…
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What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beaut…
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When you look down at your hands, your thoughts probably don't lead you much further than the mundane. But what if you've never seen anyone who resembles you? Who has your nose or your laugh or even your sense of humor. Laura House, a renowned comedian, screenwriter on two Emmy award winning shows and a corporate meditation teacher, went through li…
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Laura House is The Only One Who Is Adopted
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When you look down at your hands, your thoughts probably don't lead you much further than the mundane. But what if you've never seen anyone who resembles you? Who has your nose or your laugh or even your sense of humor. Laura House, a renowned comedian, screenwriter on two Emmy award winning shows and a corporate meditation teacher, went through li…
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Wisconsin Tiff is an OnlyFans model who creates adult content online with older gentlemen. Laura opens the show by asking Tiff about her mother being murdered by her boyfriend when she was only 4 years old. This led her to be cared for by her single father who was not ready to take care of her and her brother. Before becoming an OnlyFans model, Tif…
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EP 110- Navigating Addiction with Author of Stash: Laura Cathcart Robbins
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Author of Stash, Laura Cathcart Robbins visits Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas Weiss. She takes us on the journey of how her addiction began, the agony of rehab, and how she returned to the world and persisted in living a life of sobriety, and living to tell the story. Laura is a freelance writer, speaker, and host of The On…
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The Brain Science Of "Change" With KL Wells
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When we are in the throes of a loved one’s addiction, change can be one of the biggest obstacles that lies in the way of allowing ourselves to thrive. In today’s episode, KL Wells shares her journey of learning how critical role the brain plays in embracing real change. She shares her most unexpected lesson in dealing with her own son’s addiction s…
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Wisconsin Tiff is The Only One Who Has Sex with Senior Citizens For Free
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Wisconsin Tiff is an OnlyFans model who creates adult content online with older gentlemen. Laura opens the show by asking Tiff about her mother being murdered by her boyfriend when she was only 4 years old. This led her to be cared for by her single father who was not ready to take care of her and her brother. Before becoming an OnlyFans model, Tif…
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Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genr…
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Tanya Sam is The Only Real Housewife Who Became A Bookclub Queen
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Tanya Sam is a Tech-savvy Businesswoman, Leader, Philanthropist, Wife and Fashionista living her best life in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the visionary founder and curator of the esteemed Tanya Time Book Club, a virtual community that celebrates literature and fosters intellectual growth. The book club selects thought-provoking books from various genr…
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Nancy Mello is an animal communicator and evidential medium with experience as a speaker and podcast host. Nancy works with individuals, pet owners, and groups to help with growth of both the individual and their pet in a safe environment. She prides herself in end of life pet work and helping pets with problem behaviors. Nancy is the host of the p…
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EP 109- Beacon of Confidence: Writer and Producer Stephanie Alexandria
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Stephanie Alexandria drops by Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host, Salisha Thomas Weiss! She was awarded Top 40 under 40 at Stony Brooke University, she is an award-winning journalist and writer/producer at MSNBC! Stephanie sings, acts, has a great sense of humor and is a beacon of confidence. Follow her online @stephanie_alexandria Learn more …
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Stash, Sedatives and A Life In Hiding, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
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One of the great gifts of being out in the world talking about addiction and recovery is I get to meet so many fascinating and talented people working on these issues. This is one of my deepest motivations for writing and speaking about my own experience; to connect with other values-aligned writers and thinkers. One wonderful recent example is the…
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How Women Thrive In Sobriety With Coach Jen Lee Hirst
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In today’s Voices InCourage episode, we feature Jen Lee Hirst, a dynamic full-time working mom of two and a sobriety coach on a mission to empower women to boost confidence through a life without alcohol. Jen's journey is nothing short of inspiring – from facing two DUIs and battling intense anxiety to the point of drinking mouthwash, she found her…
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Nancy Mello is The Only Animal Communicator That Dances Like Elaine From Seinfeld
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Nancy Mello is an animal communicator and evidential medium with experience as a speaker and podcast host. Nancy works with individuals, pet owners, and groups to help with growth of both the individual and their pet in a safe environment. She prides herself in end of life pet work and helping pets with problem behaviors. Nancy is the host of the p…
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Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gai…
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Dianne Bondy Is The Only One Redefining Yoga For The Rest Of Us
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Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Ga…
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Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive be…
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EP 108- Ease on Down the Road with The Wiz Revival's Matthew Sims Jr.
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Matthew Sims Jr. visits long time friend Salisha Thomas on Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Currently on tour with The Wiz and about to make his Broadway debut in the Marquis Theater in The Wiz Revival, Matthew Sims Jr. is the most hilarious, full of life, well rounded performer having done commercials, tv/film, cruise lines, plenty of Regional Theat…
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Emotional Trauma The Power Of Resiliency With Therapist & Trauma Coach Cerita Yvonne
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Embracing our emotions has incredible healing power, yet can be one of the hardest acts to accept. It doesn’t have to be that way. Meet Cerita Yvonne, trauma coach and therapist, who guides us through the process of acknowledging the validity of our emotions and embracing forgiveness in the healing process from emotional trauma. Cerita shares her r…
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Dr. Carl Erik Fisher is The Only Psychiatrist Who Was A Patient On The Psych Ward
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Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive be…
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Jesse Leon is an author, motivational speaker, social impact consultant, and a certified executive coach. He creates public-private partnerships, grant-making programs, and impact investment funds to address affordable housing, sex-trafficking, addiction, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. His memoir I’m Not Broken is available wherever you get your…
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Why We Can’t Therapize Our Way Out of Addiction, with Dr. Bruce Alexander
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In this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, I had the honor of speaking with Bruce Alexander, a towering figure in the field of addiction theory. As regular Rat Park readers will know, I named this newsletter after Bruce’s iconic experiment in the 1970s, honoring not just that experiment, but also the decades of contributions he’s made since to…
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Jesse Leon Is The Only Gay Latino Harvard Graduate Talking About Sex Trafficking
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Jesse Leon is an author, motivational speaker, social impact consultant, and a certified executive coach. He creates public-private partnerships, grant-making programs, and impact investment funds to address affordable housing, sex-trafficking, addiction, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. His memoir I’m Not Broken is available wherever you get your…
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Ann Batchelder is the author of Craving Spring: A mother’s quest, a daughter’s depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together. She served as Editor of Fiberarts Magazine and was a guest curator for the Asheville Art Museum. Ann has kept a mindfulness practice since 2004, is the mother of two adult children, and lives with her husband in …
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Growing Up With Alcoholism With Marci Hopkins, Author Of “Chaos To Clarity”
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Growing up with alcoholism in the family creates a storm many families cannot weather alone. Join us with the author of Chaos to Clarity, Marci Hopkins, who shares her story from being raised by an alcoholic mother to the chaos and clarity she found in her journey of recovery. She gives us an honest account as she recalls the effects of childhood a…
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Ann Batchelder is The Only One Who Used a Greek Myth To Heal Her Relationship with Her Daughter
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Ann Batchelder is the author of Craving Spring: A mother’s quest, a daughter’s depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together. She served as Editor of Fiberarts Magazine and was a guest curator for the Asheville Art Museum. Ann has kept a mindfulness practice since 2004, is the mother of two adult children, and lives with her husband in …
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Ronit Plank is a Seattle-based Author, Podcaster, and Storyteller. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Her podcast Let’s Talk Memoir is available wherever you listen to podcasts. And her book When She Comes Back, about her mother abandoning her to follow a cult in India, is available on Am…
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Ronit Plank is The Only One Talking About Growing Up In A Kibbutz
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Ronit Plank is a Seattle-based Author, Podcaster, and Storyteller. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Her podcast Let’s Talk Memoir is available wherever you listen to podcasts. And her book When She Comes Back, about her mother abandoning her to follow a cult in India, is available on Am…
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What's Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine, with Erin Williams
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As a bonus for this special episode with the artist Erin Williams, author of What’s Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine, I got permission to post some of the illustrations from her new book, What’s Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine. Head over to my Substack page to see those. You won’t want to miss th…
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comedian, author, and podcaster who’s making her second appearance on The Only One In The Room. Her new, best-selling book, Drunk-ish, is all about her journey to sobriety and is available wherever you get your books. She’s been recording her popular parenting & comedy podcast For Crying Out Loud for over 13 years now wi…
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Relapse is a part of the majority of an addict's journey. KL Wells opens up about her son’s relapse and how she went months with no contact. She advocates for elevating oneself above the chaos and challenges us to redefine the way we navigate life. Join her as she delves into the concept of avoiding the rabbit hole and reclaiming control over one's…
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is The Only One Who Isn’t Drunk-ish Anymore
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comedian, author, and podcaster who’s making her second appearance on The Only One In The Room. Her new, best-selling book, Drunk-ish, is all about her journey to sobriety and is available wherever you get your books. She’s been recording her popular parenting & comedy podcast For Crying Out Loud for over 13 years now wi…
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Celebrity dating coach, host of The Dates & Mates Podcast, and the official love expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, Damona Hoffman, returns for a special Valentine’s Day episode as The Only One in the Room who wrote her own love story. She shares what it’s like working on The Drew Barrymore Show as well the work that went into writing her book F th…
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Damona Hoffman is The Only One Who Wrote Her Own Love Story
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Celebrity dating coach, host of The Dates & Mates Podcast, and the official love expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, Damona Hoffman, returns for a special Valentine’s Day episode as The Only One in the Room who wrote her own love story. She shares what it’s like working on The Drew Barrymore Show as well the work that went into writing her book F th…
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Taking Ownership of Your Recovery Journey, with Dr. Ray Baker
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Dr. Ray Baker is a distinguished leader in the field of addiction medicine and a person in long-term recovery from addiction. This episode of Flourishing After Addiction particularly resonates with the theme of the longer-form writings I’m starting to post about frameworks for making sense of recovery, so I’m grateful to have the chance to talk wit…
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COVID Warriors: Dr. Ronald Cathcart Is The Only One Explaining How To Stay Healthy During COVID-19
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This episode features Dr. Ronald Cathcart, who has specialized in patients living with HIV since 1989 and has spent the past 14 years as the staff physician at Comprehensive Healthcare in Melbourne, Florida. Dr Cathcart is happy to answer your questions about COVID 19 and/or making better lifestyle choices via email, using the subject line: I HEARD…
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Susan Bartz Herrick On Reinventing Your Life After Losing A Son To Addiction
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Experience a transformative conversation with Susan Bartz Herrick in today's episode that dives into the heartbreaking loss of her son to opioid addiction. Susan explores the 13 precursors to addiction and the profound insights into the 3 C's – cause, control, and cure – that shaped her own experiences in understanding her son's disease. Her story …
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Laura joins fellow podcasters, Eric Zimmer, Holly Whitaker, and Dr. Carl Erik Fisher for an honest, vulnerable conversation about sobriety, relapse, harm prevention, and Dry January. While each of their journeys is unique, there is a shared foundation of recovery. Eric Zimmer: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/about-eric-zimmer/ Holly Whitaker: https://ww…
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Seth Ferranti is an ex-con filmmaker who did 21 years in federal prison for a first-time, nonviolent LSD/cannabis offense. He earned three college degrees in prison, including a master’s, wrote 22 books on gangsters, drug lords, and prison gangs, founded a publishing house and website, Gorilla Convict, and started a career as a journalist writing f…
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Seth Ferranti is The Only One Who Faked His Death To Avoid Going To Prison
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Seth Ferranti is an ex-con filmmaker who did 21 years in federal prison for a first-time, nonviolent LSD/cannabis offense. He earned three college degrees in prison, including a master’s, wrote 22 books on gangsters, drug lords, and prison gangs, founded a publishing house and website, Gorilla Convict, and started a career as a journalist writing f…
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What if while in college, you had an opportunity to make four million dollars, and all you had to do was drive the getaway car? At age nineteen, author, coach, teacher and speaker, Chas Allen, joined three of his friends who were planning what the FBI calls one of the all-time most significant art theft cases, The Transylvania Book Heist. So what w…
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