The Only One In The Room presents: Good Words with Kirk Franklin.

Kirk Franklin welcomes people from every cross section of life seeking inspiration and empowerment and through intimate conversations they explore faith, redemption and the realities of today’s world. Kirk invites us to see ourselves in the shared moments between himself and his guests.

The show provides a fun and energetic outlet to lift people up and share trials and tribulations that guests have overcome along the way. His star-studded guests include familiar names like Chance the Rapper, Pharrell, H.E.R., Kelly Rowland, Glennon Doyle and more.

New episodes every Tuesday starting February 9th. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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Yesterday you heard the first-ever podcast interview with Robert Chelsea, the first African-American and oldest full-face transplant recipient. Today we’re offering you a rare Only One In The Room follow-up with the man who saved his life. Richard Robles, 49-year-old General Superintendent, husband and father of six, lost his way while returning home one night after work and stumbled upon a fiery crash - what he did next will take your breath away.

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Imagine, a drunk driver slams into your car at such a high rate of speed that it explodes before you can get out.

Robert Chelsea, seventy-year-old father, and salesman, was pulled from the wreckage of a burning car in August of 2013, but not before over 75% of his body was burned, leaving his hands, arms, and face unrecognizable.

But what would you do if no one had ever successfully completed a full-face transplant on someone your age or your race? Would you decide that the surgery wasn’t worth the risk? Or would you volunteer to become the first African-American and oldest American ever to receive a full-face transplant?

More from Robert Chelsea:

Visit the website: https://www.robertchelsea.org

Finding Robert Chelsea:

Instagram: @robertlchelsea88

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Usually, people start out gambling for fun, and they end up chasing their losses until all their money is gone. And in many cases, people are gambling because they have faced emotional and financial losses and they are trying to console themselves. Most people don’t realize that problem gambling is a real disorder, just like alcohol or drug addiction. The good news is that most people who get treatment are able to successfully stop gambling. Here to dive into this with us today we have Life Is Wonderful founder, Hugo Vrsalovic. Hugo has over 20 years in recovery from gambling and alcohol.

www.lifeiswonderful.love

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April is Autism Awareness month, so we wanted to bring this powerful essay about autism by phenomenal writer, mother, and teacher, Robyn Wessler Wisinski. 

Robyn’s bio reads: My name is Robyn Wessler Wisinski. I'm a wife and a mom, and I am currently buried in my 32nd year of teaching. Kindergarten on Zoom is challenging, and amazing, and heartbreaking, and joyful. Every day. I am in awe of what ALL of us have figured out this past year.

Twitter: @robwis

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The last few months have been taxing for Black people in a myriad of ways, but for Black journalists these have been uniquely challenging times. For decades, Black people have been invited inside the halls of journalism, but not too many at a time. Even fewer advance to the levels where decisions are made about news coverage, reporter assignments, promotion and pay. When we think about journalists, we think about people who regularly put their jobs before their feelings and personal lives, but lately I’ve been wondering what it’s like to cover and cope with the news of 2020 - while Black. Here with us today we have Lisa Respers France. Lisa is a senior writer for CNN's entertainment team and former host of the "Lisa's Desk" franchise. She previously held positions as a reporter at the Los Angeles Times and the Baltimore Sun and as editor for St. John's University's magazine in Jamaica, New York. Her short stories have appeared in two anthologies, "Baltimore Noir" and 'A Hell of a Woman." 

Pop life chronicles with Lisa Respers France 

CNN Profile 

Instagram: @lisafrance 

Twitter: @LisaFranceCNN

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When I asked Google for the stats on Black women podcasters, I found about ten articles. When I asked for the number of Black podcasters overall, I got more hits, two or three pages at least. But Google seems to be a bit stumped when I ask for the stats on white podcasters. Why? Because even though there was a Black podcasting boom in 2020, white podcasters are still the norm. 85% of American podcasts have at least one white host and two-thirds have a white male host. 

To dive into this today, we have Nikita Burks-Hale. Nikita is the CEO and Head Creative of JourneyGurl Magic Productions, a podcast production company that supports and empowers Womxn of Color as they bring their unique voices to the masses through podcasting. Nikita is also the host of 2 podcasts, The JourneyGurl Magic Podcast and The Podcaster’s Journey (launching April 2021). Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and truly believes that life is a journey and you must be open to its endless possibilities. 

More From Nikita Burks-Hale:

Listen to The JourneyGurl Magic Podcast 

Visit the website Journey Gurl Magic 

Finding Nikita Burks-Hale:

Instagram: @journeygurlmagicproductions

LinkedIn: JourneyGurl Magic Productions

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John C Hagan III wrote about NDS or Near Death Syndrome: Imagine a medical syndrome affecting as many as 20% of people who are resuscitated after almost dying in a medical or surgical setting. Realize that this means that as many as 8 million to 20 million Americans have experienced the syndrome. Understand that the syndrome itself is easy to diagnose and treat, but improper diagnosis and treatment may cause lifelong adverse physical and mental health problems. Know, too, that physicians receive no training whatsoever on this syndrome.

Here with us today to dive into this subject and talk about his own near death experience, we have John Mathis. In 2005, he got pneumonia which led to respiratory failure, kidney failure, and cardiac insufficiency. He was put on life support, his family was summoned, and last rites were given. For reasons unknown, his body had just shut down. Fifteen days later, for reasons unknown, his body started to come back. Curiously, he was aware of his surroundings and visitors while comatose.

Visit the website: https://johnmathis.me/index.html

Check out his book The Alchemist's Heir

Learn more: http://www.elementalchemy.org

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I heard Robin read this piece at a Storytelling Show last month and I was so blown away that I asked her if I could share it with you.

Robin Reiser is a writer, award-winning comedian, actress, and the co-author of The Tao of Zero Fucks. Robin wrote and plays all the roles in the new web series PINK EYE, directed by Sarah Feeley. In addition to being an audience favorite on Last Comic Standing and at the Sundance Film Festival, she can also be seen doing commentary on E! and Oxygen. Robin currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and cat. Her house is a mess.

https://www.robinreiser.com/

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In this episode, podcaster Sara Dean of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, talks to us about what it’s like to be a white woman during the current Black Lives Matter movement. Sara is a friend, a generous resource for women, mothers and her fellow podcasters. She also gave me the honor of being the opening keynote speaker at Shameless Mom Con 2020 and has been a huge supporter of The Only One In The Room from day one.  

The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast is a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. 

Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com

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Instagram: @shamlessmomacademy

Podcasts Mentioned: Check Your Privilege, Hello 7, Unlocking Us

Laura's Huffington Post article mentioned:

White Women, I’m Glad You’re Showing Up. But I’m Not Sure I Trust You Just Yet

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