Champagne Problems

Mental health and wellness professional Robbie Shaw, alongside co-hosts Patrick Balsley and Charlotte Cameron come together to explore mental health, well-being, performance, longevity, sober curiosity and healing. Each episode features a balanced mix of the hosts' personal experiences, expert opinions, and a diverse array of featured guests to share education, inspiration, and guidance.

Champagne Problems is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 120 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Champagne Problems, a society show with 120 episodes published.

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  Coach Cy Unfiltered: Systemic Barriers, Legacy, and the Price of Leadership

  May 22, 20251h 30mS0

  <p>In Part 2 of this riveting Champagne Problems conversation, host Robbie Shaw continues his deep-dive with legendary coach Cy Alexander. This episode goes beyond the basketball court to explore the harsh realities of systemic racism in college athletics, the nuances of identity and code-switching, and how Coach Cy navigated decades of adversity with discipline, faith, and a drive to lead.</p> <p>From his early encounters with racism at Duke's basketball camp to being excluded in high-profile coaching spaces, Coach Cy shares personal stories of marginalization—and perseverance. He also opens up about profound personal losses, including the deaths of hi...

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  Coach Cy Unfiltered: Systemic Barriers, Legacy, and the Price of Leadership

  May 22, 20251h 30mS0

  <p>In Part 2 of this riveting Champagne Problems conversation, host Robbie Shaw continues his deep-dive with legendary coach Cy Alexander. This episode goes beyond the basketball court to explore the harsh realities of systemic racism in college athletics, the nuances of identity and code-switching, and how Coach Cy navigated decades of adversity with discipline, faith, and a drive to lead.</p> <p>From his early encounters with racism at Duke's basketball camp to being excluded in high-profile coaching spaces, Coach Cy shares personal stories of marginalization—and perseverance. He also opens up about profound personal losses, including the deaths of hi...

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  Grit, Grace, and Game: Cy Alexander's HBCU Legacy

  May 22, 20251h 34mS0

  <p>In this unforgettable episode of Champagne Problems, host Robbie Shaw sits down with legendary HBCU basketball coach Cy Alexander for a powerful conversation on perseverance, purpose, and impact. From his early days growing up in Winston-Salem with educator parents, to coaching historic runs at South Carolina State and Tennessee State, Coach Cy opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the racism he endured, and the hard lessons he learned on and off the court.</p> <p>Coach Cy shares never-before-heard stories—from receiving life-changing support from Rev. Jesse Jackson to playing beach volleyball with Michael Jordan—and offers a be...

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  Blind Momentum: A Sister's Legacy and the Strength to Carry On

  May 15, 20251h 2mS0

  <p> In part two of this deeply emotional and inspiring Champagne Problems conversation, host Robbie Shaw reunites with author, advocate, and endurance athlete Laura King Edwards to continue exploring her remarkable story. From battling depression in college to losing her sister Taylor to Batten disease, Laura reflects on the moments that shaped her resilience—and the ones that nearly broke her. This episode dives into the convergence of life and loss as Laura gives birth to her son just days before saying goodbye to her sister. She shares the origin of her book Run to the Light, her bold blindfolded half-m...

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  Love, Loss & Legacy: Laura's Journey Through Grief and Grit

  May 15, 202542 minS0

  In this profoundly moving episode of Champagne Problems, host Robbie Shaw sits down with Laura King Edwards—author, rare disease advocate, and endurance athlete—for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, purpose, and the power of love. Laura shares her extraordinary journey of navigating life after her sister Taylor's diagnosis with Batten disease, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. From founding a nonprofit and running blindfolded half-marathons to becoming a mother just days before losing her sister, Laura offers a raw, inspiring look at grief, healing, and the unexpected ways purpose can unfold. Tune in for a heartfelt dialogue about family...

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