Podcasts about embrace your body

Fitness has a unique way of boosting confidence by showing you what your body and mind are capable of achieving. The discipline of working out can translate into a stronger belief in yourself, helping to push through self-doubt. Overcoming negative thought patterns often starts with small mental shifts—like focusing on progress instead of perfection—and celebrating even the smallest wins. Cultivating self-acceptance and resilience takes time, but it begins with treating yourself with the same patience and encouragement you'd offer to someone you care about. Brooke Ence is a fitness enthusiast and former CrossFit competitor. With a diverse background in sports and dance, Brooke has carved out a unique path, navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry and embracing her authentic self. Today, Brooke shares her career story, discussing her experiences in the Wonder Woman and Justice League films, and the importance of self-awareness and confidence in overcoming insecurities. Join in as young leaders pose inquiries about life, personal development, and beyond! Quotes: “I am not good at pretending, and I don't mean in the sense of acting. I mean, I can't cover up my feelings. If I feel something or know something, I'm either going to ask the question or I'm not.” – Brooke Ence “I had to work through my own feelings and insecurities every day. At this point, I'm older. I've done a lot of growth for myself.” – Brooke Ence “I want to be the person that you would assume I am based on things you watch online, social media, interviews, and in-person interactions.” – Brooke Ence Takeaways: Develop self-awareness through regular self-reflection, identifying the root causes of insecurities and challenging negative thought patterns. Celebrate the unique strengths and capabilities of your body and embrace physical fitness as a means to build confidence and resilience. Practice compassion and uplift others by offering genuine compliments, encouraging a culture of mutual support and empowerment. Seek out mentors and role models who embody authenticity and inspire you to stay true to your values. Approach new experiences with an open mind, recognizing that each opportunity can offer valuable lessons, even if it doesn't align with your long-term goals. Conclusion: Physical fitness plays a vital role in enhancing not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. Regular movement and exercise provide the strength and focus needed to face life's challenges with confidence and clarity. Beyond its physical benefits, fitness supports a balanced mind and a sense of purpose. By prioritizing physical activity, individuals can build a foundation for a healthier, more resilient life.

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back the incredible Taryn Brumfitt, 2023 Australian of the Year, award-winning filmmaker, and body image warrior. Taryn has reached over 200 million people with her message of self-love and acceptance, and she’s here to share her wisdom with you. In our chat, we cover so much, including: The true cost of body hatred and how it limits us from living fully. The power of reframing your mindset and finding gratitude for your body. Why body acceptance isn’t just about looks—it’s about unlocking a magical sense of adventure and joy. Whether you’re someone who’s struggled with body image or just looking for inspiration to live a fuller, more joyous life, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and motivated. Join us as we explore how embracing your body can be the gateway to living your dream life. I can’t wait for you to hear it! As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. Have a wonderful weekend… and remember, it all starts with a dream

Ronald Young Jr. is an award-winning podcaster, producer, and writer and the creator of Weight For It — a podcast about his own experience with body image. Ronald explores complex feelings and asks profound questions about how we think and talk about a sometimes taboo subject: our weight. In this episode, he joins Chris to dive into why body image culture affects us all – and shares his thoughts on how to break away from our unspoken insecurities and fears. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts   

Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In this episode Debi dives into the world of gut health and its impact on bone strength with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå. Dr. Monisha shares insights on building a strong foundation of vitamins and minerals for optimal body function before delving into specific dietary choices and gut health practices.Dr. Monisha has expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Throughout this episode, Dr. Monisha and Debi discuss the significance of understanding oxalate levels in the body and how factors like gut microbiome health, fiber intake, and vitamin deficiencies can affect our overall well-being, particularly bone health. They explore the nuances of managing stress, the impact of dietary choices on bone strength, and the importance of balance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Don't miss this insightful discussion on nurturing your body from the inside out for stronger bones.Key  Takeaways:[2:19] Food information overload[3:36] Protein, especially in a vegan diet[8:42] Acidity[11:07] Demonizing certain foods[13:42] Bone dissolving foods[15:38] Dairy[19:36] Medications[21:15] Doctors22:03] Sodium[23:31] Stress[25:21] Three areas of stress that lead to bone breakdown in the body[26:11] Oxalates[27:22] Three things that influence somebody having oxalate issues[30:40] Digestive health[32:58] Which vitamin deficiencies are indicative of bone loss[34:37] Eating seasonally[34:04] Spinach alternatives[36:04] A blame game[37:02] Study biases[39:00] Learn your body[43:02] Food suggestions[47:13] FiberWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramComplimentary CookbookLongevity RetreatPurchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your HealthMemorable Quotes:"What is the body not getting? And the body is not getting real food." [4:58 ] - Dr. Monisha "Balance in life and diet is crucial for overall well-being." [05:45] - Debi "Let food be thy medicine, bringing balance and nourishment to support your bones." [15:10] - Debi "A real conversation is needed about the impact of certain foods on bone health; awareness is key." [20:35]  - Debi When you're looking at your bone health, look at your digestive health." [30:38] - Dr. Monisha "At the end of the day it is about what does your unique body need." [41:38] - Dr. Monisha"Listening to your cells, it's really about listening to how your body feels." [52:07] - Dr. MonishaTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Do you find yourself having thoughts like “Why can't I look like that?” or maybe “I wish I had that kind of body.”? You're not alone! We all do! But that shouldn't stop us from finding our own happiness. On this weeks episode, V Shred Co-Founder Vince Sant takes us through a few ways to find confidence and embrace your body no matter what. We are talking all things body positivity and self-love today! Do you have confidence in your nutrition plan? If not, let us help you there as well ⇒ https://vshred.fit/4Eu

Today we welcome self-made model, influencer, and CEO of Confidence, Ella Halikas. I met Ella at an Alo event in Hawaii and knew immediately I needed to have her come on the podcast to share all of her wisdom! Ella's life completely changed when she went from being a waitress in Hawaii with zero connections to being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model in just a few years. In this episode, we talk about her journey with discovering her authentic self, how confidence and body positivity shifted her life, her journey with PCOS, and so much more! We even get to hear Ella's recent experience with being roofied in West Hollywood and what tips she has for us to keep safe when going out. Ella created her own path to success, and in this episode, she shares on how we can do the same. If you are “tired of being tired” as Ella says, and are wanting to align with your true calling, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Ella by following her on Instagram HERE.CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Wellness Her Way on Instagram for podcast updates: HERE Connect with me on TikTok: HEREConnect with me on Instagram: HERETOPICS DISCUSSED:1:17: Ella's mental shift to creating her dream life2:59: Growing up with confidence5:51: Going from a waitress to a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model8:41: Ella's journey into modeling 9:29: Don't give up even when you are told no11:14: Starting in LA with zero connections12:20: How to start from the bottom and get to the top14:10: Taking baby steps to reach your goals15:01: Don't wait until you feel ready16:19: Cleaning out the negatives in your life18:09: Ella's journey with PCOS24:14: Finding supplements for you25:39: Health and size doesn't always correlate30:26: Ella's experience with being roofied in West Hollywood36:06: Tips for going out and being safe 39:14: Tips for posing in pictures42:17: 2024 Ins & Outs 44:25: One thing to do every morning to increase confidence45:51: Be selfish! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Un capítulo dedicado a mi historia. La relación que tengo con la comida, con mi cuerpo y como lo he sobrellevado en un mundo donde se idealiza la belleza.

In Episode 42 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, host Debi Robinson speaks with Dr. Monisha Bhanote about the importance of acidity as a root cause of bone loss, looking beyond our food categories and how you can use food to make a healthy body.Dr. Bhanote is a quintuple board-certified physician, best-selling author, and founder of Wellkulå. With expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, she combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Listen today as she shares what your microbiomes need, plant based protein, calcium sources and the relationship between the gut microbiome and bone health.Join Debi and Dr. Bhanote as they discuss why it's important to stop comparing yourself to others  and figure out what you need to do for your body and why it's not just about what you eat.Key  Takeaways:[4:42] Food is an everyday thing[5:38] Most peoples diets[7:28] Acidic foods[14:15] What is on your plate[14:52] Got milk?[17:46] Where do we get our calcium[21:26] What your BFFS (microbiomes) need[23:13] Who determines the guidelines[24:48] Vitamin D[26:40] Don't compare[28:25] Plant sources of protein[29:11] The relationship between the gut micro biome and bone health[33:37] Dairy[46:20] The one piece she can give youWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramPurchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your HealthMemorable Quotes:"Bone health is not just calcium." [18:00] - Dr. Bhanote"Instead of spending your time comparing what other people are doing, look at what are all the different things in your 24 hours or  your day your 7 days a week that you can do to apply different things to improve your health. " [28:41] - Dr. Bhanote"Grass can grow a cow or a horse, it surely can grow a human. [32:46] – DebiTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Join your host Sig, in today's episode as she sits down with Shannon Beer, a nutrition coach specializing in body confidence. Tune in as we discuss several approaches to achieving body confidence and practical tips for leading a healthier, happier life. If you're a coach and every day gal this can help your clients clients regain control over food choices, feel comfortable in their own skin, and live more present lives.Discussion Points:Common challenges women face in achieving body confidenceKey mindset shifts for overcoming restrictive eating habitsPractical tips for promoting positive body imageThe role of self-acceptance in building body confidenceBalancing a healthy lifestyle with societal beauty standards and advice for feeling in control and presentThe influence of Shannon's extensive travel and cultural exposure on her coaching approachPractical tips and advice to feel more comfortable around food.Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachshannonbeer/Sigi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigfisher/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensfitnessacademy_aus/Watch our episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sMl76TpWV9sE5kchn6EgQ

If it's time for you to start or start over, this episode is gold. Some of these were conducted during the pandemic. Others not so much. These 5 big health & fitness experts share their tips for starting over right now in these times.  Let me give you the TV Guide version of these episodes so you can choose which to listen to first and … the 411 in terms of the resounding theme each of them shared!  Bedros Keullian  Bedros Keuilian is an American Entrepreneur and a believer in the American Dream. He and his family are immigrants who escaped communism and came to the United States to find freedom, opportunity and a better life. Fitness Marketing Secrets to Recession-Proof with Bedros Keuilian: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/fitness-marketing-secrets/ JJ Virgin  Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ helps people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. Fitness Trainer Opportunities Right Now | Start Over Start Strong: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/opportunities/ Sara Kooperman Sara Kooperman, JD, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION® and S.E.A.T. Fitness, is a visionary leader in the fitness industry.  What Would You Do If You Were Starting Over? Female Fitness Leader Responds: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/starting-over-female-fitness-leader/ Still listening? You've picked up on the a theme by now. Communication is key for each of these trailblazers to start or start over.. Be it communication with your audience (growing your list) or it's communicating with collaborators and people you can work with for the good of both your audiences.  Natalie Jill  Natalie Jill is a Fat Loss Expert And Creative Sales Strategist who helps women ReIgnite, ReDefine and ReBrand what aging has to mean! 50 years old herself, she is changing conversations around age, potential, and possibility!  How to Pivot Your Fitness Brand Right Now with Natalie Jill:  https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/your-fitness-brand/ Steph Gaudreau  Steph Gaudreau is a strength nutrition strategist and lifting coach who helps women fuel themselves smarter. Get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She's the author of The Core 4: Embrace Your Body, Own Your Power and the host of the Listen to Your Body Podcast. Women's Fitness Nutrition Influencer Tips for Marketing: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/influencer-tips-for-marketing/ Other episodes you might like: Fitness Marketing Secrets to Recession-Proof with Bedros Keuilian: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/fitness-marketing-secrets/ Fitness Trainer Opportunities Right Now | Start Over Start Strong: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/opportunities/ What Would You Do If You Were Starting Over? Female Fitness Leader Responds: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/starting-over-female-fitness-leader/ How to Pivot Your Fitness Brand Right Now with Natalie Jill:  https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/your-fitness-brand/ Women's Fitness Nutrition Influencer Tips for Marketing: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/influencer-tips-for-marketing/ Resources: Your Business Scorecard: For Fitness & Health Coaches: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/business-scorecard/ Menopause Fitness Specialist™ Program:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-fitness-specialist-program-2022/ Copywriting for Marketing to Women Course: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/copywriting-course/ Send an Email to support@flippingfifty.com if you want to learn more about the founding member's rate for the Health & Well Pros mastermind.

In this episode, we explore the power of opening up and expanding our bodies for enhanced well-being and healing. We talk about some ways we can stretch and open ourselves up and release ourselves from our tension, traumas, and stress. And the great thing is that when you open up one part of your body or life, it often acts like a domino, spreading to many other areas simultaneously (not just in your body, but also mind, behavior, and life). Because everything exists within an interconnected whole.The first step is simply recognizing that the body naturally moves between states of expansion and contraction,  opening up and closing in, tightening and loosening, holding on and letting go, stress and relief, etc. It's a basic phenomenon of nature that we humans are simply part of.  When we understand that, we can more easily solve our various health problems and feel better. This concept of expansion and contraction underpins most other health concepts that we often hear about. It connects them all together.Taking primarily a bottom-up approach, we explore the idea that working with the body can yield quicker and more effective results. While incorporating a top-down perspective (from the mind to the body) can be beneficial, our primary emphasis today lies in utilizing the body as the tool for transformation. We go through various different body parts and explore simple ideas on how we can open each of them up and get the energy flowing again, thereby bringing us relief and to a calm positive happy space.Our journey takes us into the parasympathetic nervous system, characterized by relaxation, calm, and tranquility. It's a departure from the stress-inducing fight-or-flight response that many of us find ourselves trapped in. Imagine a serene and expansive oasis, where we can let go of tension and embark on a gentle voyage toward inner peace. That's where this episode is trying to take you. More importantly, it is meant to teach you how to find your way back there any time you want all by yourself, long after you finished listening to all this. You will learn to reconnect with your body and let it guide you. Regain independence and control over your own health. Learn to trust and use your body and, together, become your own doctor.This episode offers a unique opportunity for active participation. While listening, I encourage you to engage in the exercises and movements discussed. By physically opening up, expanding, and moving our bodies, we deepen our connection to what we're learning and also experience immediate benefits. Education is more powerful, memorable, and useful when it is active. Today's ideas transcend theory and move directly into your body, allowing you to tangibly and immediately enhance yourself physically, mentally, socially, existentially, and in so many other ways. You can literally transform your entire being, on every level. Learn, grow, and enjoy :)

A decade ago Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before and after photo, which disrupted the diet industry, and since then, Taryn has created documentaries and programs to help women, children, and soon to be men, appreciate their bodies for what they can do, rather than what they look like. Taryn was recently awarded Australian of the Year, and through the criticism and backlash, she continues her mission, and brings her insight to The Wood Life. Then, we're tackling Winter wives tales… should you really ‘feed a cold, but starve a fever?' or ‘gargle salt water to cure a sore throat'? Does chicken soup really have healing properties? Sam unpacks the origin of these wives tales and how much truth, if any, there is to them. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rachel Larsen Weaver and I talk about all things self love and plus size bodies. We dive deep into how to unlearn toxic thought patterns about bodies and cultivate more self love for ourselves and others. Hit play! CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES

Popular Nutritional Therapy Consultant, and fitness coach Steph Gaudreau joins us on this episode.  Steph is the author of the book, "The Core 4: Embrace Your Body, Own Your Power", which explains how food can support us and how to be active without doing exercise we hate. It features strength training workouts, meal plans, journal prompts and more, to help you feel energetic, active, confident, strong, resilient, and ready to change the world!  Her website is https://www.stephgaudreau.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.     Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It's a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin's microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you've been frustrated with your treatment options, don't wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY   Policygenius is an insurance marketplace that makes it easy to compare quotes from top companies like AIG and Prudential in one place to find your lowest price on life insurance. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. Options start at just $17 per month for $500,000 of coverage. Just head to Policygenius.com to get personalized quotes in minutes and find the right policy for your needs. The licensed agents at Policygenius work for you, not the insurance companies. They're on hand through the entire process to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence. Policygenius has options that offer coverage in as little as a week and avoid unnecessary medical exams. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they've helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

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Let's face it, many of us are in a disparaging relationship with our bodies. We transpose an innocent comment from a friend into a deposition on our appearance. We beat ourselves up—sometimes literally—every time we gain a few pounds, go on a crash diet, then cheat on that diet, throwing our body into a seesaw of coping strategies to try to force the outcome we feel we should be at. The truth is: our environment influences our body image. We pick up on the body-image culture from seemingly everywhere: school; work comments; friends; parties; television; magazines with size zero models on every page - it's never-ending. From our earliest days, we hear our physical appearance is critically important in every facet of our life. One off-putting look or perceived slight can send us into crisis mode. If we are not careful, we pass this mindset onto our inner circle and to our children. Now, we know how we got here. The question is, how do we break out of this unhealthy mindset and get not only comfortable with our bodies, but have a healthy relationship to accepting our bodies confidently? In this powerful conversation with Molly Goodman, a life coach and intuitive mentor, we unpack the unlearning journey as it relates to body image, how toxic diet culture is, and how to release the shame that so many of us have with relationship to our bodies and instead focusing on how to prioritize what makes your body work, feel good and function best over constant thoughts of losing weight and what you see in the mirror. In this episode of Embracing Enough, I sit down with Molly Goodman, life coach and intuitive mentor. Molly is a Certified Life Coach dedicated to helping women develop intuitive self-trust and heal their body image. She guides clients into the gray area of life so they can abandon perfectionism and diet culture, instead of abandoning themselves. Using a unique combination of coaching, creative self-care techniques, and mindset makeovers, she teaches her clients to love and respect their bodies exactly as they are. It's her mission to help women honor their needs, observe their habits, infuse magic into everyday life, and expand into that next level version of themselves. When she's not helping clients ditch diet culture for good, she love seeing live theatre, watching Schitt's Creek, and drinking too many vanilla oat milk lattes. To learn more about Molly Goodman and her work, head to Instagram: @mollygoodmancoach or her website: www.mollygoodman.com And if you're interested in learning more about The Unlearning Lab, head here: https://enoughlabs.com/the-unlearning-lab/

If you'd love to tap into social media influencer tips for marketing right now you're in luck. It's tough out there! With everyone in the free world on social media since 2020, you're going to have to be better, more clear, and offer more value if you hope to have an influence yourself.  00:00 My guest is doing just that. She knows a thing or two about having a clear message vs a popular message. She's not all rainbows and unicorns, she's all truths and myths and reality.  And trainers & health coaches, this works best. For the influencer tips for marketing we share, listen to the episode. But first, let me give you a spoiler alert: authentic works.  Whether you're listening because you love her message and you want to learn from her how to help yourself or your clients fuel better …. Or you want to understand how she's arrived at this space she's occupying and how she built her audience, let's do this! My Guest: Steph Gaudreau is a strength nutrition strategist and lifting coach who helps women fuel themselves smarter. Get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She's the author of The Core 4: Embrace Your Body, Own Your Power and the host of the Listen to Your Body Podcast. Questions we answer in this episode:  02:41 How did you determine your niche? Has it always been women 40+? 07:40 What made your social marketing really take off (or did it, was it slow and steady)? 08:57 What advice would you give our listeners, potentially struggling to be heard and seen above the noise online? 14:36 If you were starting over in fitness/health what would you do differently?  19:08 How often do you post to benefit and grow your audience?  Connect with Steph:  Website: https://www.stephgaudreau.com   She's Social:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/steph_gaudreau Instagram: https://instagram.com/fuel.your.strength   Resources: Listen to the episode with Steph for FLIPPING 50 here: https://www.flippingfifty.com/eat-for-strength-training/ Marketing to Women: Copywriting Course: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/copywriting-course/ 5 Day Marketing Flip:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-day-fmm-specialist-challenge-opt/          

One of the hardest lessons for women to learn is that you have to eat for strength training to work. The first inclination is to “eat less and exercise more.” Of course, it's been the message on social and unfortunately, even from the fitness industry, for years. 00:00 This episode and my guest will dispel those age-old myths. We're going to look at the needs of women over 40, and discuss what lifting heavy means. We'll share what she recommends for lifting frequency for women over 40 and explore optimal training as well as how you know you're lifting the right weight.   A frequent question I've been asked is who should I have my daughter follow? Depending on the age and stage of your daughter, I may have any number of responses, and this guest is definitely someone we love here at Flipping 50.    My Guest: Steph Gaudreau, a strength nutrition strategist and lifting coach who helps women fuel themselves smarter. Get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She's the author of The Core 4: Embrace Your Body, Own Your Power and the host of the Listen to Your Body Podcast.   Questions we answer in this episode:  10:14 What are the 4 keys to building strength, especially for women over 40?  15:00 What are common nutrition mistakes women are making?  25:15 What does "lifting heavy" really mean?  33:36What does it mean to eat for strength training?  Connect with Steph:  Fuel Your Strength podcast: https://www.stephgaudreau.com/listen-to-your-body-podcast/ Website: https://www.stephgaudreau.com   She's Social:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/steph_gaudreau Instagram: https://instagram.com/fuel.your.strength   Love this episode about how to eat for strength training? Let me know in the comments!  Other Podcasts You Might like:  Women's Fitness Nutrition Influencer Tips for Marketing https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/influencer-tips-for-marketing/ WHY YOU MAY BE EATING TOO LITTLE To LOSE WEIGHT | women over 50: https://www.flippingfifty.com/eating-too-little/ How to Time Protein for Optimal Muscle & Recovery | Women Over 50: https://www.flippingfifty.com/protein-for-optimal-muscle-455/ Additional Resources:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/protein  The Ultimate After 50 Smoothies Guide | For Energy You'll Love: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ultimate-after-50-smoothies-guide/

Today's episode is about my reflections on when I really really wanted to be THICK and how I embraced my body. Sign Up To Receive My Emails With More Writings: HERE This Episode is Sponsored By My Company Goddess Detox, get your spiritual women's wellness products such as the Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls, Queens Complete Vaginal Steaming Set and our Pu$$y Power Rose Quartz Yoni Wash https://goddessdetox.org/ Join my Selfish AF Academy: https://selfishbabe.mykajabi.com/SAFA All Courses: https://selfishbabe.com/courses Follow @SelfishBabes ,my personal page @OlanikeeOsibowale, the podcast page @SelfishTalkPodcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfishbabes/ https://www.instagram.com/olanikeeosibowale/ https://www.instagram.com/selfishtalkpodcast/ https://selfishbabe.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfishbabe-selfishtalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfishbabe-selfishtalk/support

This week Clemmie tackles the topic of confidence with award winning blogger, confidence and self love advocate and motivational comedian Jessica Jones - aka 'The Fat Funny One' on Instagram - who has written 'Own It: How to Build Confidence, Completely Love Yourself and Embrace Your Body.' Clemmie asks what confidence really means, and Jessica explains how it hasn't always come easy for her. Plus there's much, much more including how authentic confidence and self-love aren't far-fetched but actually completely obtainable for everyone. Who knew!? Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and check out Jess - aka 'The Fat Funny One' here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in self-improvement?  Have you been struggling with your faith? This is the perfect episode for you. In this episode, I talk to Kelley Tyan. Kelley Tyan is a master transformation coach for women in faith, fitness, and mindset. She is a 4X national bikini champion, breast cancer survivor, podcast host of her show Addicted To The Climb, author of her new book also called Addicted To The Climb, and proud wife and mother of her 2 children. She shares with us her personal journey, as well as her faith journey and how it's kept her going when things got rough. We also discuss body image and self-love, and how to improve your relationship with your own body. We really dig deep into how to conquer that body shame and comparison in your own journey. Questions I asked: What possessed you to do fitness competitions? What is the good bad and ugly of fitness competitions? How do we deal with negative self-talk? Why Is going after goals important? How can women change their stories? Why is it important to fuel your body well? How can you get started on your health journey? Why is it so important to focus on the successes? What does “Addicted to the Climb” mean? What keeps you going when things are tough? How did you get into coaching? Where can people find you online? Topics Discussed: Hard work. Fitness Competitions. Self-Image. Self-Love. Faith  Body shaming. Comparison & Jealousy. Health journey. Quotes from the show: “I signed up for 4 fitness competitions because I was chasing that body.” @KelleyTyan @SisterhoodSweat “I was chasing a goal.” @KelleyTyan @SisterhoodSweat “I got so tired of the way I was talking to myself.” @KelleyTyan @SisterhoodSweat “I found that my identity is in Christ, and that's all I needed to know.” @KelleyTyan @SisterhoodSweat “It takes deep work, sitting with yourself and asking yourself WHY.” @KelleyTyan @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Kelley: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Group Podcast   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas Mag Breakthrough – Use code sweat10

This week, Micro Shift launches on Amazon.com.  In this episode, we chat with Theresa Vermillion, Lighter Light Coach.  We chat about her chapter in Micro Shift, her GLO process and our fur babies.To join the VIP Book Launch TeamConnect with Theresa:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresavermillion/https://itsnotaboutthecupcake.com Bio:Theresa created Lighter Life Coach because there is a need for women to learn the truth and understand that their value does not depend on their size, age, weight, looks, or IQ.She believes that there is a different way to get healthy because getting healthy involves so much more than just diet and exercise. Restrictive diets don't work because actions are motivated by feelings.  It is not about what we it it is about why we eat it.  Theresa uses personal empowerment coaching to guide women to end the struggle with being overweight and feelings of overwhelm so they can have a Lighter Body and a Lighter Life. Theresa's flagship coaching program is the Lighter Life Philosophy and is based on The Three Pillars of Light:  Empower Your Mind; Embrace Your Body; and Elevate Your Energy.Her expertise comes from experience and knowledge in Education, Health, Personal Growth, Fitness, and Life Coaching. Theresa has a degree in education along with multiple certifications in health and fitness.She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and occasionally one of their three grown kids.Theresa's favorite things include spending time outdoors, learning new things, and playing with her dog, Magic. She wants you to “Live Light.”Download the FREE Guide to Stop Mindless Eating in 3 Simple Steps at:  https://ItsNotAboutTheCupcake.com Support the show

Jess Jones is an award winning blogger, mental health activist, motivational comedian and author of the brand new and very brilliant book Own It: How To Build Confidence, Completely Love yourself and Embrace Your Body. Hers is the relatable voice we all need right now! Find out more about Jess Buy Jess' book Own It: How To Build Confidence, Completely Love Yourself and Embrace Your Body. Getting help Find more information on mental health helplines here For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email jo@samaritans.org Download the Happiful App here

The desire to lose weight stems from a desire to change, but so often we tie our self-worth to those numbers on the scale that we begin to hurt ourselves in the process. Susan Beaurgard is no stranger to the ups and downs of weight loss and she joins me today to talk about why her addiction to losing weight was hurting herself more than it was helping. Susan is a holistic Catalyst Coach, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, and Sound Healer. She left her corporate non-profit financial job to discover her passion and purpose. After years of having an adversarial relationship with her body, she also shares how she has managed to come to terms with herself and finally love her body the way it is. Make sure to join Susan and me in this special episode so you can discover more about reconnecting with your body. It's time to give ourselves less punishment and more love.   Ways to Connect with Susan Beaurgard: Website: sacredsoulventures.life Facebook: Sacred Soul Ventures, LLC TikTok: @sacredsoulventures   Thrive for life 5 day challenge starts January 31st. Go to thriveforlifechallenge.com to sign up!

Katie Sturino is my guest on today's Big Talk, and we had a killer conversation! Katie is a champion for women—and for women's bodies. She speaks up for herself and for her sisters in such a major way. Listen to this episode of Dear Gabby to get some easy tips on boosting your body confidence. Plus, learn how to forgive your past to find more joy in the present!   On today's Big Talk, Katie and I dive deep into body confidence, self-love and forgiveness. Listen to this talk to learn:  How to teach body confidence to the next generation  How to bust through blocks to love and compassion  How to forgive your parents and release the way you were brought up  How to use fashion as a joyful form of self-expression—even if you think it's silly!    ABOUT KATIE STURINO: Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, fashion blogger, proud dog mom and self-love expert. She's the founder of Megbabe Beauty, host of the Boob Sweat podcast, and creator of the groundbreaking style blog, The 12-ish.  MIRACLE MEMBERSHIP: Want even more support? I created the Miracle Membership to help you design a spiritual practice you can stick to, so you can feel connected, supported and inspired every day. Each week I deliver coaching lessons, guided meditations, workshops, community connection and so much more. Plus, it's easy to access on your phone, computer or tablet. Click here to join. https://bit.ly/3EgEjmD BOOKS: For more of Katie Sturino's empowering messages of self-love and body confidence—and some awesome illustrations—check out her book! It's called Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. You're really going to dig it.  My book Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams has so many tools you can use to boost your confidence and stand in the light of who you truly are! https://gabbybernstein.com/superattractorbook/ In my newest book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace, I share the 9 spiritual and therapeutic tools I used to release myself from my traumatic past and find genuine happiness in the present. The book is out 2/22/22, and it's available for preorder now.    AND … if you preorder the book before February 7, 2022, you'll get a VIP ticket to my Happy Days Live Online Event Experience. This is the first event I've hosted in TWO years. Can you feel my excitement? In this daylong event, you'll experience deep immersion into the core tenets of the book. The experience is valued at $500, but you can get it here for FREE when you preorder Happy Days! Click here for all the deets. DearGabby.com/HappyDays COURSE: My digital course Finally Full is designed to help you find a healthy spiritual relationship with food and with yourself.  MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: If you need any more support, I've created a list of mental health resources that I trust. Please use these resources any time you feel they could benefit you. https://bit.ly/32gdXnj   PARTNERS:   Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code deargabby.   I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/deargabby   Go to www.organifi.com/gabby and use code gabby for 25% off your order.   Visit Audible.com/deargabby or text deargabby to 500-500.   Produced by Dear Media. 

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Angela Rose right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this: You're seventeen and walking to your car after work and a man follows you, puts a knife to your throat, and puts you in his car. Angela Rose, victim empowerment advocate and founder of PAVE, which stands for Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment, kept her cool and remembered everything that happened to her the day that she was abducted and sexually assaulted. But what would you do if the first set of officers assigned to your case failed to make you and your parents feel safe? Would you give up on the process and let your assailant walk free? Or would you persevere, ensure that he was sent to prison and start an organization to empower victims from all walks of life? More From Angela Rose: Visit: https://www.shatteringthesilence.org/ PAVE Twitter: @PAVEinfo Finding Angela Rose: Twitter: @tweetangelarose Instagram: @angela___rose Facebook: Angela Rose Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love this story and was particularly in awe of the plain and beautiful way Mr. Shompole Ole Leroka brings us into what it was like to grow in Maasailand, Kenya in the 1930s and 40's.. Dare to Defy captures the efforts of an individual in Africa as he breaks the constraints of ethnic traditions and carves a path for himself in a fast-changing world. Told in a detailed, humorous and captivating manner, the memoir traces the life of Shompole Ole Leroka as he moves from a pastoralist base by the Shompole Hills on the Kenya-Tanzania border, to Kiserian, a fast-urbanizing setting in independent Kenya. It is a story about relationships, betrayal, love, education, diligence and ambition; an engaging narrative of the pleasure of parenthood, the joys of community life, the value of land, the making of a nation and the effects of globalization on individuals and on the Maasai community. Amazon - Peter Shompole - Dare To Defy Instagram: @thecrosspods Thank you to our Sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Check out Smile Brilliant's Black Friday Sale, with up to 60% off, AND Smile Brilliant's ongoing sale post cyber Monday through Christmas. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Zoë Ruderman right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Check out Smile Brilliant's Black Friday Sale, with up to 60% off, AND Smile Brilliant's ongoing sale post cyber Monday through Christmas. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Episode: Bridget and Dana discuss why the holidays can be a minefield if you're a chronic dieter, and share some tips and strategies to help you navigate this upcoming stretch of the year with a touch more ease and peace if you're just getting started with intuitive eating. On the Pod, We Discuss: Why it's common that the holidays are essentially an extended binge in anticipation of the great diet commencement of New Years How to approach Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season if you're just getting started on this journey and are feeling a little nervous and apprehensive Practical tips and strategies to help you navigate this upcoming stretch of the year with more ease and peace so you can actually enjoy the holidays Helpful Links: Episode 117: Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life with Katie Sturino Episode 126: How to Navigate Diet Talk Around You Watch our free masterclass to learn 5 Simple Shifts to End Binge Eating Join our private Facebook group Set up a free Breakthrough Session to see if our coaching program is a good fit for you Learn more about Food Freedom Academy, our personalized Intuitive Eating Coaching Program

Imagine trying to get pregnant and each attempt was met with heartbreaking loss and disappointment? PEOPLE, Digital editor, Zoë Ruderman, spent hours and hours in doctor's offices doing whatever was suggested in order to bring the baby she knew she was supposed to have into the world.   So what would you do if your journey to becoming a mother included stressful rounds of IVF and several painful miscarriages? Would you keep your experiences to yourself or would you create a podcast, called Me Becoming Mom, and talk to celebrities about their journeys to motherhood? More From Zoë Ruderman: Visit: https://people.com Listen: Me Becoming Mom Finding Zoë Ruderman: Twitter & Instagram: @ZoeMarianna Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Check out Smile Brilliant's Black Friday Sale, with up to 60% off, AND Smile Brilliant's ongoing sale post cyber Monday through Christmas. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. Zibby, named “NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York magazine's Vulture, conducts warm, inquisitive conversations with authors, making her daily show a top literary podcast as selected by Oprah.com in 2019 and 2020. Zibby is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zibby Books, a publishing home for fiction and memoir. She's also the CEO of Moms Don't Have Time To, a media company with multiple podcasts, publications, communities, the Zibby Awards, and two anthologies, Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology, and Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids: A Timeless Anthology. Visit: www.zibbyowens.com  Listen: Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books Sign up for Zibby's newsletter here Instagram: @zibbyowens  Facebook: @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the holidays are upon us, I thought it fitting to read an essay I wrote for the magnificent Catherine Gray's Sober Spring blog called, How My Drinking Friend's Helped me Stay Sober.    Laura Cathcart Robbins is an author, freelance culture writer, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, living in Studio City, California. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School's nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her recent articles in Huffpo and The Temper on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is a 2018 LA Moth StorySlam winner and currently sits on the advisory board for the San Diego Writer's Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Laura is also a founding member of Moving Forewords, the first national memoirist collective of its kind. Find out more about her on her website, or you can look for her on Facebook, on Instagram, and follow her on Twitter. https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/2021/how-my-drinking-friends-helped-me-stay-sober Thank you to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Tim Barnes right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you never experienced violence while growing up in your all-Black neighborhood, but when you moved to a city, which is less than 2% Black, violence found you for the first time? Tim Barnes, comedian and television writer grew up in South Central Los Angeles and was stabbed by a stranger after moving to the tony city of Santa Barbara, leaving him to wonder if it was a random stabbing or had he attacked because he was Black? But what would you do if every time you were presented with an opportunity you wondered if it was because of your qualifications or because of your race? Would you decide to play it safe and work in a world where everyone looked like you? Or would you become a writer on one of the most-watched late-night shows in history, and become the voice of the ones who aren't in the room? More From Tim Barnes: Visit: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/ Watch: Inland Empire Read: Uncertain Life Listen: Yub Nub Finding Tim Barnes: Twitter: @TimBarnes451 Instagram: @timbarnescomedy Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginna Green is a strategist-consultant-movement-builder who is helping Jewish (and other) organizations change through her new firm, Uprise. She is on the boards of progressive Jewish groups including Bend the Arc and the Jews of Color Initiative and lives in Columbia, South Carolina, where she went to high school and college. Her interests include cooking, bourbon, and annihilating her four children at Scrabble, even on Shabbat. Visit: http://upriseforgood.com/ Listen: ‎A Bintel Brief on Apple Podcasts Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved MJ's episode so much that we asked her permission to read a couple of excerpts out of her critically acclaimed YA book, Badass Black Girl: Quotes, Questions, and Affirmations for Teens.  Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, M.J. Fievre's publishing career began as a teenager. Since then, M.J. has authored nine books in French that are widely read in Europe and the French Antilles. She works with underserved populations in need of writing as a form of therapy—even if they don't realize that they need writing or therapy. A long-time educator and frequent keynote speaker MJ is available for book club meetings, podcast presentations, interviews, and other author events. Listen to her episode here: ‎The Only One In The Room: SUNDAY EDITION: MJ Fievre Is The Only One Who Saw A Man Burned Alive on Apple Podcasts websites: https://www.badassblackgirl.com ; https://mjfievre.com Badass Black Girl book Thank you to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Christophe Denek right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you were born with a rare form of dwarfism, and the doctors told your parents that you would never lead a normal life, that things like running, biking, or even walking without assistance might not be possible for you? 4'4, Actor/Stuntman, Pro Drummer, ​podcaster, and Surfer, Christophe Zajac Denek, found it challenging to watch the other kids grow taller around him, but he didn't want to let that deter him from living life to the fullest. But what would you do if society told you to stay small, but you knew that you were meant for greater things? Would you decide to just take the roles that were assigned to you? Or would you shock everyone and become an in-demand drummer, actor, and a stuntman, and let the whole world know that you were “kind of a big deal”? More From Christophe Denek: Visit: https://www.christophezd.com/ Listen: I'm Kind Of A Big Deal Finding Christophe Denek: LinkedIn: Christophe Denek Twitter & Instagram: @ChristopheZD Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando “Ori” Spado is best known as The Hollywood Mob Boss and we were lucky enough to interview him (episode 106, The Only Accidental Gangster In The Room). You'll want to hear him tell this particular story in his own words (and voice) but I had to read it to you because I love it so much.  Orlando (Ori) Spado sold insurance for the Prudential Insurance Company where he was a leading agent for years. Eventually, he moved to Beverly Hills, California where he became known as a Hollywood fixer doing favors for A-list celebrities and others. People referred to him as the Hollywood Mob Boss. In 2008 he was arrested at his home in Beverly Hills and brought to Brooklyn on a Colombo crime family RICO indictment. Ori finished his time at the U.S. Federal prison in Lompoc and returned to Beverly Hills, where he is involved in a few film projects and other legitimate businesses. His critically acclaimed book, The Accidental Gangster, is the true story of his life, he lived it, he owns it and takes full responsibility for his actions of the past. Find his book, The Accidental Gangster here: https://theaccidentalgangster.com/ Listen to his episode here: ‎The Only One In The Room on Apple Podcasts Thank you to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter, co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room, has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Ori Spado right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at /www.patreon.com/theonlyoneintheroom Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine meeting the underboss of the Colombo crime family and unexpectedly ending up with a friendship that would last for the next 40 years. Orlando, “Ori” Spado, went from insurance salesman to Hollywood Mob Boss, until he went to federal prison on a Colombo crime family RICO indictment in 2008.   But what would you do if after getting out of prison you had a chance to tell people what it was really like to be on the inside of a life that so many of us revere and fear? Would you be too afraid to tell the truth? Or would you write The Accidental Gangster, the real story of your life, and take full responsibility for the actions of your past? More From Ori Spado: Visit: https://theaccidentalgangster.com/ Read The Accidental Gangster Mention "The Only One In The Room" for an autographed copy Finding Ori Spado: Instagram: @theaccidentalgangster Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at /www.patreon.com/theonlyoneintheroom Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Kapphahn's Immigrant Daughter: Stories You Never Told Me received The Center for Fiction's Christopher Doheny Award. Her writing has appeared in Motherwell Magazine, Newtown Literary, the Feminist Press Anthology This is the Way We Say Goodbye, and CURE Magazine. Catherine is an adjunct lecturer at City University of New York at Lehman College in the Bronx, where her students' brave stories continue to inspire her. Her upcoming book of poetry is called The Miseducation Of A Dyslexic Girl. Catherine also is a yoga teacher. She grew up near the mountains in Colorado and now lives between two bridges in Queens, New York with her husband and two sons. Website: http://catherinekapphahn.com/  Read Immigrant Daughter  Email at cvkapphahn@aol.com  Twitter: @cvkapphahn Special thanks to our sponsors: Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order! Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Sage's story is so incredible that we made his episode our season 10 finale The Only One In The Room Who Was Grateful To Be Imprisoned (Episode 99). Please don't forget to go back and listen to his incredible interview after you hear today's reading of two excerpts from his best-selling book, The Inside Track. Peter Sage was sent to the most violent prison in the UK as the only non-criminal prisoner. Instead of playing the victim, he chose to identify as a ‘secret agent of change'. He went from mentoring frustrated billionaires to transforming the lives of his prison inmates. He wrote letters to his supporters documenting his entire experience which later became an award-winning book ‘The Inside Track'. Peter is a 6 time TEDx speaker whose multiple #1 bestselling books have sold over 150,000 copies in several languages. He's shared the stage with high-profile people such as Sir Richard Branson, former US President Bill Clinton, and many others. Find out more about Peter here: Peter Sage - Entrepreneur - Speaker - Coach Listen to his episode here: The Only One In The Room Who Was Grateful To Be Imprisoned Episode 99 Thank you to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Sofia Rose right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order! Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine being an actress in an industry where the norm is twenty, white and thin and you are a proud forty-something Latina who identifies as fat. Sofia Rose, critically acclaimed Latina performer, published model, pioneering BBW pornstar became an adult film actress knowing that she'd be fetishized by some and criticized by others.  But what would you do if you discovered that by simply being yourself on film, you made it possible for real women, women who looked like you to feel desirable? Would you let the critics get to you and retire from your chosen profession? Or would you continue to win award after award and show the world how a Big Beautiful Woman does it? More From Sofia Rose: Visit: ilovesofiarose.live Finding Sofia Rose: Twitter: @BbwSofiaRose Instagram & TikTok: @ilovesofiarose Special thanks to our sponsors: Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order! Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hari Ziyad is a cultural critic, a screenwriter, and the editor-in-chief of RaceBaitr. They are a 2021 Lambda Literary Fellow, and their writing has been featured in BuzzFeed, Out, the Guardian, Paste magazine, and the academic journal Critical Ethnic Studies, among other publications. They are also currently a writer on the new season CBS show, The Neighborhood, and were previously a script consultant on the drama series David Makes Man (OWN), as well as Managing Editor of Black Youth Project, and an Assistant Editor of Vinyl Poetry & Prose.  Order: Black Boy Out Of Time Website: https://www.hariziyad.com/  Special thanks to our sponsors: Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order!  Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We shared Jennifer Eikenhorst's heart-wrenching/heartwarming story with you in season 10: The Only One Who Found Hope After A Deadly Accident (episode 96). I encourage you to go back and listen as she unravels the events that lead to the death of a motorcyclist named David. This year on the 5th anniversary of his death, Jennifer wrote this beautiful essay and I asked her if we could share it with you. Jennifer Eikenhorst is the host of Accidental Hope podcast. She is a mom of four, a wife, and a middle school math teacher. Her story changed when she caused an accident that killed someone. Today, Jennifer shares how her podcast gave her a place to share her story, help people like her, and create good out of a tragic situation. Jennifer's podcasting journey reminds us that we can do big things even when we are scared. Read the essay here: https://accidentalimpacts.org/blog/  Listen to Jennifers episode here: Jennifer Eikenhorst Is The Only One Who Found Hope After A Deadly Accident Episode 96 Find her podcast here: Accidental Hope Thank you to our Sponsors: Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that.  Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Tonya Evans right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you, a tenured professor at a prestigious university wanted to buy your mother a home and the bank treated you like a suspect instead of a prospect? Dr. Tonya Evans, professor at Penn State Dickinson Law School who was recently named to the Forbes 50 over 50 list, in the category of investment, teaches her students how Crypto Currency can bypass the old guard gatekeepers and be the key to creating generational wealth for everyone, but especially for our underserved communities. But what would you do if an entire institution was threatened by the fact that you are educating others about a new currency that doesn't involve, gold, banks or brokers? Would you change your curriculum to something safer? Or would you create a popular course called From Cash to Crypto and explain how BlockChain works to the world? More From Tonya Evans: Visit: https://advantageevans.com Listen: Tech Intersect podcast Finding Tonya Evans: LinkedIn: Tonya Evans Twitter: @advantageevans Instagram: @advantageevans Special thanks to our sponsors: Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are over 4.7 million people in California caring for a relative or close friend, and many of them are COVID 19 patients. The media is filled with the stories of COVID 19 patients and healthcare workers, but what about the people who are dedicating themselves to taking care of a loved one? Scott and I couldn't find many of those stories, so we asked AJ to come over and share hers with us. AJ Johnson is an LA native and mom of two beautiful girls. She's been a wealth manager for over 28 years. AJ is a world traveler, an avid NFL and UFC fan who loves snow skiing and is engaged to Gregg Garfield, who was a guest on The Only One In The Room not once but twice for our COVID Warrior's series, once to talk about what it was like to be the first patient with COVID 19 at St. Joseph's hospital and then we got to follow up with Gregg in late 2020. Be sure to check out both of those episodes. Instagram: @Megirls21  Website: Gregggarfield.com Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that.  Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order!  Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think I employed every single one of these twenty phenomenal tips from Zibby Owens while looking to get my memoir published, and it is my absolute pleasure to share them all with you! Zibby Owens is the creator and host of award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, one of Oprah.com's favorite book podcasts two years in a row. The CEO and founder of Moms Don't Have Time To, Zibby has formed a media company that includes multiple podcasts, publications like Moms Don't Have Time to Write, and other communities designed to help moms. She is the CEO, Reader-in-Chief, and Co-Founder with Leigh Newman of Zibby Books, a publishing home for fiction and memoir. She is the editor of award-winning anthology Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology, the upcoming anthology Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids, the upcoming children's book Princess Charming, and an upcoming memoir. She is a regular contributor to Good Morning America online and also writes for the Washington Post, Parents, Slate, and Medium, where she is a top writer. Zibby regularly recommends books on TV and has been featured on CBS This Morning and Good Morning America. Named “NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York magazine's Vulture, Zibby currently lives in New York with her husband and four children. She always has a book nearby. https://zibbyowens.com/  Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that.  Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Emmylou Diaz right after the show. Pitches With Bitches: Laura Cathcart Robbins and Stefanie Wilder Taylor are conducting a virtual pitching workshop on Oct 23rd from 11-1 pm (PT). We will tell you everything we know about getting your work published online to build up your resume. It will also include an up-to-date list of over 80 places to send your stuff! The class is filling up fast to hold your spot email StefanieWilderTaylor@gmail.com Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that.  Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine getting your MFA in acting at Harvard and then moving to Los Angeles only to find that the parts you're auditioning for were either the Chola or the gangbanger? Screenwriter, Emmylou Diaz, whose credits include Jane The Virgin and Charmed, decided to take a writing class one day after realizing that she wasn't being taken seriously as an actress. But what would you do if you got a job that turned into a new career? A career that gave you the opportunity to write on some of America's most successful shows? Would you just be grateful for the chance to do something that only one-fourth of one percent of the US population gets to do? Or would you take this opportunity to write the parts you'd hoped for back when you were an actress? More From Emmylou: Catch her upcoming show Monarch on Fox Finding Emmylou: Instagram & Twitter: @emmyloudiaz Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that.  Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It was very early and I was still in bed when I heard someone yelling from my backyard. When I pulled the curtain back and saw a bunch of armed men jumping into my backyard, I first thought I was dreaming. But before I could figure out what was going on, they started shooting at my house. I froze by the window and my heart was coming out of my chest but I gathered all my strength and ran into my parent's room. My dad jumped out of bed, he was going in the direction of the shots but I grabbed him and begged him to stay. We all gathered in a small windowless space. We were hearing gunshots, the sound of broken glass, and some vague noises.”  -Azita Alavi Azita Alavi is a Human Potential Coach, who has dedicated herself to helping People Discover their Greatness and Unlimited Potential through Raising Awareness and Mastering their Neuro-Communication. Azita Alavi, MA, Youth Branch Lead and Faculty Member responsable de la branche jeunesse et membre du corps enseignant Certified Transformational Leadership Coach, & Behavioral Consultant/Coach certifié en leadership transformationnel, et consultant en matière de comportement  Visit: Her Sacred Sanctuary Visit: https://thejohnmaxwellteam.fr, https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/azitaalavi, https://center4youthleadership.com/ LinkedIn: Azita Alavi YouTube: Azita Alavi Special thanks to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order!  Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love this book so much by first-time novelist, Gabriel Bump, that I chose to read not one, but two of its chapters to you today.   Gabriel Bump grew up in South Shore, Chicago. He received his MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His debut novel, Everywhere You Don't Belong, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2020 and has won the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, the Great Lakes Colleges Association New Writers Award for Fiction, the Heartland Booksellers Award for Fiction, and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association's First Novelist Award. Bump teaches at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Everywhere You Don't Belong Special thanks to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this unique episode of Scott Talks, we feature a special reading created and also read by Jeff Kober. A former The Only One In The Room guest and friend of the show.  A little about Jeff Kober: As an actor, Jeff has appeared in many TV series, General Hospital and recently recurring on NCIS: Los Angeles, Shameless, The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, and New Girl, and many others. Film work includes Leave No Trace, Sully, Beauty Mark, and Tank Girl. For the past seven years, he has written a Daily Thought about meditation and consciousness that he sends out to subscribers and which he is in the process of organizing into book form. He is also working on another book, The Mythology of Self: Discovering and Changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves. Jeff also makes wet collodion tintypes and ambrotypes in his studio in Studio City. https://jeff-kober.com/ Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once there was a girl who discovered that while period products seemed to be widely available to everyone, there were still many girls and women who were forced to use trash to absorb their menstrual flow every month. Twenty-Three year-old Harvard graduate, Nadya Okamoto founded PERIOD.org at the age of sixteen and in 2020 she co-founded August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods.   But what would you do if even after all your work and dedication, 4 in 5 US students were missing classes because of lack of access to period products and periods were still the main reason why girls were missing school in developing countries? Would you move on to a cause that made people feel more comfortable? Or would you start posting your period blood on TikTok and demand that the world starts paying attention? More From Nadya: Visit: https://period.org Visit: https://www.nadyaokamoto.com Read her book Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement Check out: August on IG & @periodmovement Finding Nadya: Instagram: @nadyaokamoto Twitter: @nadyaokamoto LinkedIn: Nadya Okamoto Special thanks to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now there are thousands of Haitian immigrants encamped at Del Rio, Texas after entering the U.S. through the Rio Grande who are awaiting either deportation from U.S. authorities or a decision to stay put and seek asylum. Here to speak with us today is M.J. Fievre who grew up in Haiti and now lives in the US. M.J. has authored nine books in French that are widely read in Europe and the French Antilles. She works with underserved populations in need of writing as a form of therapy—even if they don't realize that they need writing or therapy.    Visit: https://www.badassblackgirl.com & https://mjfievre.com Instagram: @badassblackgirlbooks LinkedIn: M.J. Fievre Books: Badass Black Girl book  Empowered Black Girl book Raising Confident Black Kids book Resilient Black Girl  For those who want to help Haiti, here are two options for two different solid organizations: Ayiti Community Trust and Fokal. Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order!  Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm excited to share this personal essay with you (my 17th published HuffPost essay). I've received so many uplifting comments and direct messages from people who have said, “This is exactly how I feel, thank you.” Laura Cathcart Robbins is an author, freelance culture writer, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, living in Studio City, California. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School's nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her recent articles in Huffpo and The Temper on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is a 2018 LA Moth StorySlam winner and currently sits on the advisory board for the San Diego Writer's Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Laura is also a founding member of Moving Forewords, the first national memoirist collective of its kind. Find out more about her on her website, or you can look for her on Facebook, on Instagram, and follow her on Twitter. A White Woman Told Me She Doesn't 'Think Of' Me As Black. Here's How I Reacted. Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Robert Kabera right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this, you're five years old and your mom is cooking dinner, like she does every night. Suddenly the air around your home is filled with screams and gunfire. Robert Kabera, Stanford graduate, co-founder, and COO of Sync Energy A.I., survived the 1994 Rwandan Genocide with his family by hiding in tunnels, evading soldiers, and spending six years in refugee camps.  But what would you do if after graduating from one of America's most prestigious universities, you discovered that 90% of Africa is not banked and that many of the people there were living off of the energy grid? Would you decide to ignore the problems of your home continent and focus on the USA? Or would you launch business after business aimed at helping people in various African countries and find yourself on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the energy sector? More From Robert Kabera: Read his Forbes 30-Under-30 Article Visit: https://robertkabera.com Finding Robert Kabera: Facebook: Robert Kabera Twitter: @rkabera Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[REBROADCAST FROM June 8, 2021] We re-air our conversation with body acceptance advocate, influencer, and author Katie Sturino, who wants to encourage more people to be kinder to themselves, and to their bodies. She joined us to discuss her book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life.  

Transparency…it has always been my secret weapon. And what I like to call the ultimate backfire! If we take our mess. If we take our struggles, and let the Lord use them, by being completely open, Satan starts to run out of things to hold us in bondage to. This is an interview I did on the Compared to Who? Podcast with Heather Creekmore. In this episode I am very open about my struggles with food addiction. I share some of the powerful truths the Lord has used to help me stand strong and fight this battle. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-food-addiction *Resources mentioned in this episode: - Compared to Who? Podcast with Heather Creekmore - Compared to Who?: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image - The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest, - The Weigh Down Diet: Inspirational Way to Lose Weight, Stay Slim, and Find a New You, by Gwen Shamblin - Fulfilled: Let Go of Shame, Embrace Your Body, and Eat the Food You Love, by Alexandra MacKillop - Compared to Who? Podcast: What Diets Really Do to Your Body w/Alexandra MacKillop - Heather on The Intertwined Life Podcast, Ep 25: Let's Talk Body Image and Comparison And please don't forget to subscribe and share. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God's Word to our everyday stuff! Follow Jenny on FB and IG @JennyZentz *Please note resource links may be affiliate links. I will receive a small percentage from purchases made through them to help compensate for the time, effort and cost of content creation. Happy Shopping!

Today on the BodPod, we are excited to be chatting with Katie Sturino, an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and influencer. Katie uses her voice and personal style to empower women of all shapes and to raise awareness for size inclusivity. She is also the founder of Megababe, an innovative body care brand offering problem-solving products to help women feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. Not only has she dedicated her life to learning and unlearning all the beauty standard BS, but she also uses her blog, Instagram, Boob Sweat podcast, and solution-oriented beauty products to share the message that changed her life: your body is not the problem! This past Spring, Katie released her book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life, which serves as an illustrated guide-meets-workbook that encourages you to spend less time thinking about how you look and what you eat and more time discovering your inner fierceness.In this episode, Katie will discuss how her blog, The 12ish Style, came to be, the hashtag campaigns she ignited on social media, and the origins of Megababe. She'll also share what inspired her book and how she hopes to help others rather than herself with this project. Last but not least, Katie and I will talk about the importance of carefully selecting who you follow on social media, learning not to apologize for your body, and the generational cycle of body image. Keep listening to hear how Katie is helping others expand their horizons and learn more about themselves. Katie's Instagram: @katiesturinoKatie's book: https://linktr.ee/KatieSturinoBookMegababe website: https://megababebeauty.com/

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This week Rachel would rather be reading Body Talk by Katie Sturino. Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life by Katie Sturino Rachel suggests the following four books as companions to Katie's book: The Wreckage of My Presence: Essays by Casey Wilson Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself To Others and Be Genuinely Happy by Melissa Ambrosini Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good by Jess Connolly Editor's Note: If you are having issues with an eating disorder, please call the National Eating Disorder Association at 1-800-931-2237. We love feedback -- send it to helloidratherbereading@gmail.com!

This episode features one of the best product recommendations we've ever had - so make sure you check out what Nick has to say in the break. You (and your hair) will thank him next time you see him.Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:FOMO is returning - check out this article from The Cut talking about FOMO returning.Buffalo Chicken Tenders are out of stock at Culvers...this is a disaster!Bridget is a huge fan of this book by Katie Sturino - Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life.Nick's hair is brilliant thanks to John Frieda's Brilliant Brunette shampoo. Get yourself some!Nacho Chicken Casserole is on Bridget's agenda this week.And Nick is feeling this BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese AND this Tomato Basil Bacon Grilled Cheese sandwich this week.Thanks for tuning in this week, we appreciate you joining us! If you had fun, please be sure to follow along or send us a note - we appreciate your support. Here's how you can follow along and reach out to us:Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe on YouTubeVisit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody, have a great week; we'll talk to you next week!~ Bridget and Nick*If you make a purchase using our links, we may make a small affiliate commission. Thank you for your support!

Quick rant & reminder episode playing off a throwback podcast we did about loving your body. Your body is an amazing gift and if you are guilty of being your own worst critic this episode should help you make a massive mindset change for the better.

As summer arrives, many are feeling self-conscious about weight they may have gained during the pandemic. The diet industry is seeing a boom as people seek to lose what some are calling “the quarantine fifteen.” But body acceptance advocate, influencer, and author Katie Sturino wants to encourage more people to be kinder to themselves, and to their bodies. She joins us to take calls from listeners who may be struggling with body image, and to discuss her new book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life.  

Why We Love Katie: Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, digital influencer and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino and The12ishStyle.com, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non toxic, solution oriented products for women to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. On the Pod, We Discuss: Her different brands and why she created each of them  Her book, Body Talk, and how and why it came to be What our inner mascot is and why protecting her can be so transformational for our relationship with our body  Why noticing the shit taking in our heads, what we’re saying, how often and whose voice it actually is is the first step  How to strip that nasty inner voice of its power What could be possible if all women freed themselves from hating their bodies  How to navigate tricky conversations with loved ones who talk about our bodies in a way we’re not okay with  A mindset shift when it comes to clothing and dressing ourselves and to boost our confidence in this area  Why buying pretty new underwear at any size is a step toward toppling the patriarchy And much more  Helpful Links: Katie’s Book: Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiesturino Visit Katie’s Website MEGABABE Boob Sweat with Katie Sturino Podcast Watch our free masterclass to learn 5 Simple Shifts to End Binge Eating  Join our private Facebook group Set up a free breakthrough session to see if our coaching program is a good fit for you Learn more about our personalized Intuitive Eating coaching program

Katie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. On this episode, Katie and Hillary talk about finding self-acceptance within the fashion industry, Katie’s favorite size-inclusive brands, and why Hillary needs a pair of crocs.

The wonderful Katie Sturino joins us this week to chat about her new self-help book Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. Katie is an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and social media influencer who actively raises awareness of size inclusivity in the fashion industry and reminds women that they can wear and feel confident in whatever they want. Follow Katie’s Journey: Instagram: @katiesturino Body Talk: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/body-talk-katie-sturino/1138453545 Megababe: https://megababebeauty.com/ Find them on Instagram: @megababe

Katie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. On this episode, Katie and Hillary talk about finding self-acceptance within the fashion industry, Katie's favorite size-inclusive brands, and why Hillary needs a pair of crocs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Sturino is a true powerhouse and the ultimate advocate for women! Whilst her start in luxury PR sounded like a dream job, life at Chanel and Dolce and Gabbana was far from a fairytale. By 25 Katie realized that going it alone was the power move she needed to play and to do it her way! She started her own PR firm, launched the career of the original “dog of Instagram'' her beloved Toast and amassed an army of followers with her body positivity posts. Katie has used her platform to start conversations with brands to increase their offering and be more size inclusive. Her hilarious videos are as engaging as they are effective. Taking the shame off of women and shifting the blame onto brands for not catering to all women. But she didn’t stop there, after years of shopping for personal care products targeted at women’s needs she found herself staring at shelves full of jock itch powder and wondering why nothing was for the girls! It was there that she was compelled to create MegaBabe! Perfectly packaged powerful products that solve issues like chafing thighs and sweaty boobs initially had people giggling and doubting... but Katie laughed all the way to Target and Ulta where they sit on the shelves in every store! Now Katie has written a body positivity journal workbook Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. If she is not the definition of Mega Babe I don’t know who is! 

Do you want to embrace your body but think that it will be so much easier when you lose X kg/lbs? Or do you think that if you want to heal your body image, you need to give up on losing weight forever and just settle for where you are? I think both of those are B.S. Losing weight is not the be all and end all, but for many women it is still a priority. Let's do it with kindness, compassion, self-respect, and with a focus on long term success. In this solo episode, I dive into how you can have BOTH weight loss AND body acceptance, and how one can actually help you achieve the other! Plus we talk about some simple strategies and exercises you can start doing today to help you on your body acceptance journey that will support your weight loss efforts. _____ Connect with Katie:

A few short years ago, 43 year-old Taryn Brumfitt’s life changed monumentally when she decided to stop hating her body. A simple ‘before and after’ picture Taryn posted online resulted in 8000 women reaching out to share their own tales of body dissatisfaction, and that’s when her body image revelation - and revolution - started. Now a best-selling author and director of the social-change documentary, Embrace, Taryn’s won a stack of global awards and accolades and celebrities’ support...but that’s not why she continues to push for self-love and acceptance. It’s moments like meeting a woman in her seventies who broke down crying after seeing unedited vulvas in Embrace...and feeling ‘normal’ for the first time in her life. Many thought-provoking and freeing conversations ahead in this episode, and Taryn also opens up about finding herself suddenly single at 40+ following the end of her marriage, how she coped with being alone during 2020, and the trepidation and excitement of finding a new love. So, what happens when you let go of past versions of yourself? We find out in FORTY. CREDITS: Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Guest: Taryn Brumfitt https://tarynbrumfitt.com/ Instagram: @bodyimagemovement For more 'Body Image Movement' resources:https://bodyimagemovement.com/ For Taryn's latest project 'Embrace x Radical Vibrancy:https://gemandtaz.com/ To watch Taryn's groundbreaking documentary 'Embrace' on Netflix:https://www.netflix.com/title/80162341?s=i&trkid=13747225 Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com CONTACT: Email: hello@thosetwogirls.com.au Instagram: @liseandsarah Facebook: Those Two Girls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Download Podcast TranscriptIt's time to love, appreciate, and embrace our body! Today's guest is Chrissy King, a certified personal trainer, lifestyle instructor, and writer who embraces body liberation and aims to create equity in the wellness industry. After years of trying various diets and being very unhealthy, she decided to hit the gym with the sole goal of being slim. Fortunately, in the process she learned about strength training and weight lifting, where she discovered a new passion and shifted her focus from being slim to accepting herself. She began training people to help them love their bodies and have a good time exercising, as well as enjoying life without shame or guilt. Chrissy empowers women to stop shrinking, build strength in all areas of their lives; making them feel badass in the gym, to then feel badass in life too.Highlights Chrissy explains what is healthy for her; listening to our body, how we feel and what we need.How the diet-culture led us to believe that food is only fuel, when in reality it is pleasure, memories, experiences, and much more.Her experience competing in powerlifting and how she no longer exercises because she has to, but because she wants to, and her body asks her to do it.How she helps women feel badass inside the gym so they can be badass in their lives.The importance of starting small when beginning to exercise, with clear and achievable goals.To learn more about Chrissy King, follow her on Instagram, or visit her website.  Follow us on Instagram or visit our website and stay inspired by our blogs, featuring a collection of posts about lifestyle, food, and so much more.Listen to our past episodes!Go back home.

Description: It's time to check the "vital signs" of your relationship with your body! This is the first, of a mini series, where Erika is sharing the fundamentals of Body Partnership, and giving you easy to implement strategies, for incorporating the principles into your everyday life. More than simply another "self-help," message, this is about refusing to show up any longer as a "half-self," to face the feelings that scare you, and extending the gift of emotional safety you've found, to those around you. In This Episode, Erika Will Discuss: - What the "vital signs" are, indicative of a thriving relationship with the body -The relationship between being able to "hold space" for your own emotions, and how you're able to extend space for others to experience their own emotional valleys - Receiving your feelings as feedback, and refraining from immediate reactivity, labeling, shaming, and silencing -Learning the language of the body - Why the work of healing our response to our own emotional climate matters, and plays a crucial role in carrying out our purpose in the world at large. -Body/emotional intelligence is inspiring, and births freedom in the hearts of those who witness it. To support the Wirth Wellness podcast, click here Connect with Wirth Wellness: Instagram- @wirthwellnessbyerika Twitter- @wirthwellness Email- wirthwellness@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erika-wirth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erika-wirth/support

In today's episode of The Wondering Mind, I chat with Emily Gray, the founder of Kozy Kandles, former athlete, body builder and anti-diet culture advocate. Emily opens up about her struggles as an athlete by sharing how body building led to an eating disorder as well as anxiety and depression. Follow Emily- Instagram: kozy_em / kozykandles Facebook: Emily Gray /Kozy Kandles Shop Kozy Kandles: https://www.kozykandles.com/ Shop True North: https://shoptruenorth812.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

In today's episode I'm bringing you a new guest to the show. Her name is Steph Gaudreau. Steph is a nutritional therapy and strength training expert who helps people all around the world find a more nourishing approach to food and fitness. As people we work in the health and wellness space, we're often trying to help our clients or our patients eat healthier. Steph's approach and perspective to what eating healthy is... is different than the traditional or conventional approach. In Steph's best selling book, The Core 4, she details a four pillar approach to building health, embracing your body and owing your power. Steph is trained in biology and human physiology. She's a nutritional therapy practitioner, a certified intuitive, a certified intuitive eating councillor, and a USA weight lifting sports performance coach.Listen to discover: Working through the fear of putting yourself out there Getting away from traditional calories counting Finding your voice and being consistent  Show Notes: https://drdanielleeaton.com/podcast/160?rq=160

Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care. ~Buddha All women are beautiful and confident but some don't know how to accept the beautiful gift they were given. Acceptance is the key to embracing your body… flaws and all! In this article, you'll hear my personal confessions and the steps I continue to take that changed my life around! For more content: Website: www.merakiofficial.com Instagram: @merakiofficialteam Facebook: merakiofficialteam Medium: @merakiofficialteam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-busani-0b824a1a0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mendingbrokenbeliefs/message

We all know the seasons are going to change. Summer turns into fall and fall will turn into winter. Each season may be shorter, longer, milder or harsher than another, but we know with full certainty the next season will always come. And with all things, change is inevitable and unavoidable. My question to you is, as the world around you is changing, how are you going to change with it?   Are you going to be chasing a future that is better than your present? Or, are you going to continue living your life defined by the emotions and experiences of your past? If you are locked into who you were yesterday, you'll never be able to become a better version of yourself tomorrow.   If you want to transform your life, you need to embrace change, and not only embrace it, but strive for it. If you are going to bed at the same time, hanging around the same people, intaking the same information, eating the same foods, doing everything exactly the same in your life, how do you expect to  ever jumpstart change in your life? You need to step out of your comfort zone and experience something new.  In this episode, I challenge you to adopt change in your life. Your ability to adopt change determines whether or not you survive or thrive in your life. No one wants to just survive, so let's do what it takes to thrive.     My only question is, are you ready? 

Today's episode is with Steph Gaudreau on four ways to embrace your body and own your power. Steph Gaudreau, a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, speaker, blogger, coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph Gaudreau's mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out. In this episode, you will learn about: Steph's personal journey in embracing and loving her own body What led Steph to leave her full-time job for 12 years as a teacher to starting her own online blog, podcast, and business to help other women transform their nutrition and fitness without shame tactics or crash diets. The why behind Steph shifting from an athlete and paleo-recipe based blog to coaching women in their nutrition, fitness, and mindset How Steph using her Core4 pillars of health to help women get stronger and embrace their bodies All the details on Steph's amazing new book, the Core 4 which includes education, client testimonials, personal stories, and a 30-day program filled with recipes, workouts, inspiration, encouragement and more Quotes: "For the first time in a very long time, I realized I wasn't micromanaging how my body looked." "Weight loss may be apart of the equation of you feeling better and being healthier, but it's not always guaranteed." "How can we use a framework (not a strict set of rules) to understanding how to nourish our bodies with food, move our bodies with intention, recharge our energy and get our mindset right to embrace our body and own our power?" Resources Mentioned: Steph's Resources Website Core 4 Book Facebook Page Instagram Facebook Group Podcast Brianna's Resources Whole30 Made Easy Program (Enrollment closes 08/28!) Discovery Call for 1:1 Coaching 7 Day Healthy Body Challenge (Free, available on demand) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/madewell345/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/madewell345/support