Scott Talks to Meghan Riordan Jarvis

Scott Talks to Meghan Riordan Jarvis

Author: Laura Cathcart Robbins January 23, 2025 Duration: 23:35
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In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter are joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a specialized trauma therapist, author, and podcast host. Meghan reveals the profound impact of personal grief on her life, sharing intimate moments from her childhood trauma of losing Chris, a pivotal spiritual experience during a facility tour, and the profound emotional toll following the deaths of both parents. Meghan discusses reaching out to colleagues for help during a time when she was unable to function, culminating in her checking into a treatment facility. Her honesty highlights the human side of a professional deeply versed in grief, making powerful connections with Laura's life and grief experiences. The discussion underscores the importance of community and honest conversations in navigating grief and loss.   And thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist, Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE to receive 10% off   Meghan Riordan Jarvis Email _meghanjarvis@gmail.com Website _https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/ Podcast _https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-my-side hustle/id1568936089 IG _https://www.instagram.com/meghan.riordan.jarvis/p/DDo3H6wJCxO/ FB _https://www.facebook.com/griefismysidehustle/photos/?_rdr LinkedIn_https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142/ YouTube_  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142/ Book_Grief Is My Side Hustle    https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/books   Only One In The Room: Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA  iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast  Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom   X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast    Recover Heal Bloom: Mercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloom/reel/C_0myBWPdlB/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Course Website https://recoverhealbloom.com/ Use promo code ONLYONE to receive 10% off Therapy Website www.mercedescusick.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Cathcart Robbins hosts the thoughtful and necessary Only One In The Room. The podcast was born from a specific, shared human experience: that jarring, sometimes isolating moment of looking around and realizing you are singular in some defining way. For Laura, a writer and advocate, it was being the only Black woman at a prestigious writer's retreat. Writing about that experience created an unexpected wave of connection, with messages pouring in from people of all backgrounds who’d felt that same "only one" pang in boardrooms, classrooms, and social gatherings. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of conversations. Each episode delves into the nuanced reality of what it means to navigate spaces where you stand out, exploring the subtle microaggressions, the unexpected moments of grace, and the profound personal resilience that emerges from these situations. Laura guides discussions with empathy and sharp insight, creating a space where guests-from various walks of life-share their deeply personal stories. Listeners will find their own experiences reflected and gain a clearer understanding of others', making the podcast a unique tool for both self-discovery and societal education. It’s about the universal longing to be seen fully while feeling fundamentally different, and how those stories, when shared, can build bridges of genuine understanding.
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