Join me and comedian Myles Weber as we take a deep dive into comedy, nostalgia, and generational differences. Myles candidly shares his personal journey of using humor as a defense mechanism and recounts run-ins with law enforcement in his youth. Christy opens up about defending the creation of nostalgia-driven content, while Myles offers perspectives on cancel culture and the joys of writing comedy with his wife.  What surprising clauses did Disney put in contracts for child performers? What?s the difference between clean and dirty comedy? How did comedy protect Myles as a teenager? Tune in now!  Follow Myles @mylesweberjoker on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I?m joined by legendary voice actress EG Daily. Best known for voicing roles in Rugrats and Powerpuff Girls, and acting in roles such as PeeWee?s Big Adventure, EG is an icon with a storied Hollywood career. EG opens up about her legendary groupie days and what it was like partying with rockstars like Motley Crue and Guns N Roses, while also chatting about fame, fear, and finding fulfillment.  How did EG land in Rugrats? Is there a Powerpuff Girls reboot in the works? Is Christy afraid to sing in public? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Firstleaf: Join the club today and discover new wines you?ll love with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to get your first box. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Christy takes a step back to reflect candidly on her journey and personal growth as she approaches her 40s. We?re diving into the perspectives gained over time, tackling issues like her complicated relationship to Ren Stevens, the importance of critical thinking, forgiveness, and the pursuit of self-love and self-care. Ultimately, this episode should serve as a beacon of hope, advocating for finding community in our mental health journeys and embracing both the good and the bad as essential parts of personal growth. Does Christy feel like she?s trying to get back to who she was as Ren Stevens? What are the most important lessons Christy has learned as a mother? Why did Christy want to ?fix? herself? Tune in now!  Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Firstleaf: Join the club today and discover new wines you?ll love with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to get your first box. ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I?m so happy to be joined by my friend and former castmate, Carla Renata! Known for her roles in titles like Shake It Up, Heart of Dixie, and Superstore, Carla has enjoyed a successful career as a stage and TV/film actor, while also becoming a prominent film critic. She delves into the realities of press engagements for actors and her experiences supporting others, like Christy, through tough times. Carla opens up about her relationships with Zendaya and Bella Thorne, and confronting racial discrimination in the industry, including being told she couldn't do commercials because of her race. Get ready for a candid look into Carla's multifaceted career. What did Zendaya reveal to Carla that she wanted deep down? What was it like working with Bella Thorne? Did Monique refuse to do press for one of her films? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow Carla @thecurvycritic on Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I?m thrilled to be joined by the talented actor Eden Sher, known for her iconic role as Sue Heck in ABC?s ?The Middle.? Eden shares the inspiration she drew from Christy?s role as Ren Stevens, while also reflecting on the complexities of motherhood and self-parenting. Plus, Eden opens up about the highs and lows of her youth, her relationship to her co-stars, and details her unexpected foray into her one-woman show.  Was Eden bamboozled into doing a one-woman show? Did Eden follow Christy to Barnard College? What were some of Eden?s most memorable moments from ?The Middle?? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow Eden @eden_sher on Instagram, @edensher on X/Twitter, and @officialedensher on TikTok.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered, ?Am I The A**hole?? Well Morgan Absher has, and she?s even got a podcast to show for it. Morgan is the co-host of the podcast ?Two Hot Takes? in which she scavenges Reddit to give hot takes on the juiciest dating, relationship, life, and a**hole stories. We get into internet rabbit holes with topics ranging from bizarre to mundane to snarky, and we give our hot takes on ?Am I The A**hole.? Are there two types of influencers? What was Christy?s most awkward experience at Vidcon? Are we the a**holes?? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Firstleaf: Try something new this year with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to sign up and you?ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.  ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow Morgan @morgsyabsher on Instagram, and check out her podcast @twohottakes on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I?m catching up with fellow Disney Alum, Jason Dolley! Jason holds the special distinction of appearing in the most Disney Channel Original Films EVER. We talk about life as a Disney star and how he?s been working to build a life beyond it. Plus, Jason opens up about his struggles to forge a career following his early successes, and shares some of his favorite experiences in front of the camera. Did Jason have a breakdown during an audition? Are Disney kids more refined than Nickelodeon kids? Was Christy told she might not work for a while after Even Stevens? Tune in now!  ?Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Firstleaf: Try something new this year with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to sign up and you?ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.  ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow Jason @jdolley on Instagram. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. ?Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Firstleaf: Try something new this year with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to sign up and you?ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.  ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It?s always a special episode when I?m joined by the love of my love, father of my children, AND business partner, Brendan Rooney. This week on Vulnerable, Brendan joins me to open up about the origins of our love story, the secrets to a successful marriage, how we?ve raised a family together, and what it?s like being the CEO of PodCo. Brendan reveals his keys to staying motivated, and discusses how being a marine has informed how he manages his business and approaches fatherhood.  Did Brendan and Christy almost have a threesome in Italy? What was the turning point in Brendan?s life? Did Christy have to overcome a certain image after being on Disney? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. ? Honeylove: Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/VULNERABLE Follow Brendan @thebrendanrooney on Instagram. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable we?re joined by a great inspiration for me, THE Heidi D'Amelio. Heidi is an entrepreneur, model, wife, and rockstar mom to Charli and Dixie D?Amelio. She opens up about the past few years and adjusting to Charli and Dixie?s fast rise in fame, the journey of becoming her own person, and she gives a glimpse into her family?s life outside of social media. Heidi also answers the questions everyone wants to know - is she happy how social media changed her family forever? Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. ? Honeylove: Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/VULNERABLE ? Firstleaf: Try something new this year with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to sign up and you?ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.  ? HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/vulnerablefree and use code vulnerablefree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  How has Charli D?Amelio broken free of stereotypes? Why did Dixie D?Amelio get backlash from her Vogue interview? How has the D?Amelio family stayed true to themselves? Tune in now! Follow Heidi @heididamelio on Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, and YouTube Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by rising pop star, Rebecca Black. Rebecca emerged from being a victim of meme culture to becoming a pop force to be reckoned with, bridging a gap between mainstream and underground pop music. Rebecca talks about her origins, coming into her own as an artist, overcoming notoriety, and what it means to establish an identity in the digital age.  What was the worst advice Rebecca was given? How does Rebecca deal with imposter syndrome? Which renowned pop songwriters did Christy work with? Tune in now! Follow Rebecca @msrebeccablack on Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, and @rebecca on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by YouTuber, actor, and author, Joey Graceffa! Joey talks about his journey to YouTube fame, from moving to LA after high school to the creation of his popular Escape the Night series on YouTube. He also opens up about writing his memoir, the harsh realities of content creation, and what it was like working with JoJo Siwa. Stick around for a big update on the future of Escape the Night! What scares Joey most about YouTube? Did he get along with JoJo Siwa? Did a fan almost die trying to meet him?! Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/vulnerablefree and use code vulnerablefree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. ? Firstleaf: Try something new this year with Firstleaf. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/VULNERABLE to sign up and you?ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.  Follow Joey @joeygraceffa on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by actor and musician, Devon Werkheiser! Devon is best known for his beloved role of Ned Bigby on Ned?s Declassified School Survival Guide. Devon opens up about adult relationships and breakups, inspiration for his music, and the struggles of growing up with his Ned?s Declassified identity. Plus, he explains how Ned?s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide is the TRUE Ned?s reboot. Did Devon almost walk away from Ned?s Declassified? Why doesn?t Devon want to date right now? Will he ever get back together with Lindsey Shaw?! Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Osea: Start the New Year fresh with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code VULNERABLE at OSEAMalibu.com. You?ll get free samples with every order and free shipping on orders over $60.  ? Vegamour: Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/VULNERABLE and use code VULNERABLE at check out. Follow Devon @devonwerkharder on Instagram and @devonwerkheiser on TikTok Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we?re joined by actor, singer, executive producer Kira Kosarin! Kira is best known as the lead from Nickelodeon?s The Thundermans, which is being rebooted for Paramount+. We talk about the struggles of broadway actors, how Kira broke into the industry, and how she dealt with people telling her she wasn?t a ?real actor.? Plus, Kira opens up about the toll of childhood acting on families, and what it?s like to blow up on Tiktok. Did Christy work with Kira?s mom on Broadway? What was it really like for Christy to perform as Belle in Beauty In The Beast? How has Kira dealt with negative criticism? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! ? Osea: Start the New Year fresh with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code VULNERABLE at OSEAMalibu.com. You?ll get free samples with every order and free shipping on orders over $60.  Follow Kira @KiraKosarin on Instagram, X/Twitter, and TikTok.   Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Little Miss Sunshine is in the studio today! This week we?re joined by actor and musician Abigail Breslin. Abigail opens up about her experience working on Signs and Little Miss Sunshine, as well as how she became obsessed with booking jobs when she was a teenager. Plus, Abigail talks about being forced to take time away from acting when she was younger and how leading a normal life helped her.  Did Christy run half-naked down the streets of NYC? Did working on Little Miss Sunshine make Abigail self-conscious? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! Follow Abigail @AbbieNormal9 on Instagram. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for a healing and informative chat among friends. This week I'm joined  by Alyson Stoner + Blair Imani, both writers, creators, activists (and so much more). We?re dissecting everything from parasocial relationships, feeling famous V. surveilled, the challenges of managing public personas, and how there is no such thing as ?perfect victims.? Plus, we?re diving into legislation that can help protect young performers and opening up about complicated relationships to fame. You do not want to miss this insightful conversation!  Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? HELLOFRESH: Go to HelloFresh.com/vulnerablefree and use code vulnerablefree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. ? Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! You can follow Alyson @AlysonStoner on Instagram and TikTok and @TheRealAlysonStoner on YouTube.  You can follow Blair @BlairImani on Instagram and TikTok.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, licensed clinical social worker Chris B. Smith joins Christy to chat about advocacy and supporting child actors. Chris supports the Looking Ahead Program, a program that assists young performers in the industry, helping young people and families deal with the challenges of working in entertainment and transition into healthy, thriving adults. We?re chatting about giving young people the space to feel like they don?t always need to be ?on?, and the importance of these programs which Christy describes as being like her North Star.  Is Christy re-parenting herself? What important actions can parents of child performers take? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! You can follow the Looking Ahead Program @LookingAheadProgram on Instagram and check out their website at https://www.lookingaheadprogram.org Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by actor, director and content creator Tammin Sursok. Known for roles in shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Tammin opens up about transactional relationships in Hollywood, getting out of her comfort zone, and overcoming feelings of regret and failure. Plus, Tammin gets real about parenting struggles in the age of social media, and feeling like she has more to prove.  Why are men so weird about their birthdays? Is Christy re-parenting herself? How do the ladies deal with criticism? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! ? Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! ? OSEA: Give the gift of glow this holiday season with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order site wide with code VULNERABLE at OSEAMalibu.com ? BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. In the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need ? with BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/VULNERABLE today to get 10% off your first month. You can follow Tammin @TamminSursok on Instagram and X/Twitter, and @OfficialTamminSursok on TikTok. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, All That?s Christina Kirkman pays us a special visit. Christina shares her incredible story about winning the Nickelodeon competition series R U All That when she was just 10 years old , and the ups and downs she dealt with afterwards once she was thrust into childhood superstardom. We?re chatting about Amanda Bynes, leaving Hollywood (and returning!), and learning to embrace social media.  What advice did Amanda Bynes give Christina?s parents? Did a studio whistleblower tell Christina to negotiate a better contract at Nickelodeon? Was Christina outcast after All That? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/VULNERABLE and get on your way to being your best self. You can follow Christina @ChristinaKirkman on Instagram and TikTok. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, ultra-mom Kim Rhodes from The Suite Life Of Zach And Cody is here and she?s not holding back. Kim talks about how she went from soap operas to Disney and shares some incredible and heartbreaking stories from her time on The Suite Life. Plus, we?re breaking down ageism in Hollywood, how actors deal with stock character roles, and reflecting on the struggle of child actors who have to learn to survive as commodities in the industry.  What did Kim learn from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett on set? What valuable advice was Christy given by her Even Stevens mom? Was Dylan Sprouse body shamed on The Suite Life? Tune in now!  Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! OSEA: Give the gift of glow this holiday season with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order site wide with code VULNERABLE at OSEAMalibu.com You can follow Kim Rhodes @KimRhodes4Reals on Instagram, @KimRhodes4Real on TikTok and Facebook. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, the Truth Doctor. The Truth Doctor has reached an online community of over 2 million people, creating content centered around mental health issues. She?s also about as real as it gets when it comes to discussing her own mental health struggles. Christy and the Truth Doctor get into everything from addictions to going viral, identity issues, content creator therapists, to what the Truth Doctor teaches us are some of the most important things in our lives.  Does the Truth Doctor dislike going to therapy?! Does Christy have ADHD? Are the younger generations going to be alright?! Tune in now! You can follow the Truth Doctor @the.truth.doctor on Instagram and Tik Tok and YouTube, @_thetruthdoctor on X/Twitter, and check out her website at https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/ Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, Christy sits down with fellow Disney Channel alum, K.C. Undercover?s Veronica Dunne. Veronica knows a thing or two about child acting, having started on Broadway at age 6, and doing film and TV by age 10. Veronica tells us all about her struggle to break through into Disney roles, starring in Chicago on Broadway, taking liberties to improve her character, what it?s really like working with Zendaya, and what some of her biggest regrets were during her time on the show.  What did Zendaya refuse to do on set?? Does Christy have stage fright?? What was Disney most fearful about when they cast Veronica?? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! OSEA: Give the gift of glow this holiday season with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order site wide with code VULNERABLE at OSEAMalibu.com BetterHelp: Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/VULNERABLE today to get 10% off your first month. You can follow Veronica @Veronica_Dunne on Instagram and X/Twitter. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, we?re joined by actor, writer, comedian, musician, Rivkah Reyes. Since their breakout role as Katie in the 2003 classic School of Rock, Rivkah has been an indie-film and musical-comedy darling. Rivkah chats with us about what life has been like since the success of School Of Rock, dealing with sobriety and a destructive inner-critic. Plus, Rivkah tells us all about their full-moon parties, pulling off Barbie-Core fantasies, and their relationship with Jack Black.  How did Rivkah respond to being sexualized as a young actor? Is Rivkah working with Jack Black on a new project?! What?s their connection to Dennis Rodman?? Tune in to find out! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! BetterHelp: Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/VULNERABLE today to get 10% off your first month. You can follow Rivkah @Rivkah.Reyes on Instagram, @RivkahReyes on X/Twitter, and check out their website at https://www.rivkahreyes.com/ Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who?s ready for an Even Stevens reunion?! This week on Vulnerable, we?re catching up with Gary Le?Roi Gray. Gary is an actor, voiceover-performer, and painter whose career began on the Cosby Show alongside Raven Symoné when he was just 4 years old. We catch up about their memories of Even Stevens and what life has been like since, including working a day job while he was on a TV show, dealing with stigmas as an actor, and his transition to voicework. Did Gary work as a sign twirler after being on a hit TV show? Did Shia Labeouf improv all his lines on Even Stevens? Who was Christy mistaken for at a party? Tune in to find out! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Clarins: Go to https://www.clarinsusa.com/ and use code: VULNERABLE23 for 10% off and a free 7-piece gift set! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50vulnerable and use code 50vulnerable for 50% off plus free shipping! https://www.hellofresh.com/50VULNERABLE BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/VULNERABLE and get on your way to being your best self. You can follow Gary @GaryLGray on Instagram and X/Twitter.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, Jill Duggar is here to share her incredible true story. Her family is well-known as the subject of TLC?s ?19 Kids And Counting? (yes, she has 18 siblings), and she?s finally ready to share what life was really like growing up in the spotlight of reality TV. From toxic fathers, to struggling with her faith, to coping with a highly publicized life and how she stayed grounded and survived! Jill talks about her memoir ?Counting The Cost? and what life was really like in the Duggar family.  How did Jill deal with her toxic father? What?s it like growing up on reality TV? How did she keep her faith after so much trauma? Tune in to find out! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! ? Clarins - GO BUY YOUR DOUBLE SERUM AND DOUBLE SERUM EYE AND USE CODE VULNERABLE23 AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF AND A FREE 7-PIECE GIFT OF SKINCARE PRODUCTS. You can follow Jill Duggar at @jillmdillard on Instagram, @The Dillard Family on Facebook. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, Heather Morris pays us a special visit. Heather is an actor, dancer, writer, producer (and more!), best known for her role as Brittany on GLEE. We talk about her life since the smash success of GLEE, dance mom culture, struggling with auditions, public vs. private personas, working with the cast of GLEE, and how being a mother affects one?s sex life. Heather also shares details about her popular audio drama, The Bystanders.  Did Heather book GLEE without auditioning? How has being a mother affected Heather?s sex life? Would Heather return for a GLEE reboot?! Tune in now! You can follow Heather at @heatherrelizabethh on Instagram, @heathermorristv on TikTok, @heathermorristv on X/Twitter,  Follow The Bystanders on social media: Instagram: @thebystanderspodcast, X/Twitter: @BystandersPodcast, Facebook: /TheBystandersPodcast Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Harry Hudson. Harry has a voice like butter, and writes the kind of soothing, heartfelt music that makes you slow down in a fast-moving world. (He even has meditation remixes to some of his tracks!) Harry breaks down the truth about getting a record contract, and tells the crazy story about the day he finally landed one. He?s a cancer survivor, a man-about-town, and a gentle soul with the wisdom of someone who?s looked death in the eye and lived to tell about it. Phew!  Would Harry die for his music? What role did his close friend Kylie Jenner play in his recovery? What lessons changed his life and transformed his music? Tune in to find out!  You can follow Harry at @harryhudson on Instagram, and @officialharryhudson on TikTok, or check out his personal website at https://harryhudson.com/ and his charity website at https://www.hihfy.org/ Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who?s ready for a Cadet Kelly reunion?? This week on Vulnerable, I?m catching up with Canadian actress, producer and very special co-star of mine, Andrea Lewis! We catch up on the last 20 years since filming our iconic Disney Channel movie. We talk about on-set crushes, body image issues as young actors, what it was like to work with Drake on Degrassi, and feeling tokenized in the early 2000s. How did playing Jennifer Stone lead to a boob job? Was Cadet Kelly meant to be a gay awakening story? Would Andrea return for a sequel?? Tune in now! You can follow Andrea at @andrealewis on Instagram, @missandrealewis on TikTok, and @andrealewischannel on YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I am joined by comedic powerhouse, Kate Flannery. Kate is best known for portraying the iconic Meredith Palmer in The Office. We talk about her experience going from a theater kid to a TV actor, the reason her mom didn?t let her act as a child, aging in Hollywood, the traumatic event that led her to saying yes to Dancing with the Stars and more. Being a phenomenal entertainer who seems to never stop moving, we also chat about her upcoming appearances, including her Christmas tour with Jane Lynch.  What was Kate's favorite stunt on The Office? Why did dealing with grief help her as a performer? Did she enjoy working with Steve Carell? Join us now! You can follow Kate at @therealkateflannery on Instagram and @kateflannery on Twitter. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by Disney duo Jake Short and Bradley Steven Perry. Jake started his career on Disney's Ant Farm while Bradley made his mark on Good Luck Charlie. Soon enough, the two found their groove side by side on Disney XD's Mighty Med and they still work together to this day on their podcast, Hit the Brake. From casting horror stories to SAG eligibility, we get to chat about the times when we wanted to quit acting and the times we realized how lucky we are to be actors. We even dive deep into the mental health of child actors and what it's like to be a parent of a child in the industry.  Who took their job WAY too seriously? Why did Jake and Bradley hate each other when they first met? Will the old audition process ever come back?! Join us now! You can follow Jake at @jakeshort on Instagram, Bradley at ??@bradley_s_perry12 on Instagram, and check out their podcast Hit the Brake at @hitthebreak on YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to catch up with the wonderful Lexi Hensler! Lexi is best known for her success as a content creator with almost 10 million followers on TikTok and 5.25 million subscribers on YouTube. Being the mental health advocate that she is, Lexi created the company Hugz to provide therapeutic stuffed animals to soothe and support those who need it.   Due to a necessary brain scan that Lexi had to leave early for, today's episode is a bit shorter. Still, we had a beautiful conversation about mental health, what inspires her, future goals, and having baby fever. She even surprised me with the most adorable gift! What happened after Lexi fell onto train tracks? Why did she create her mental health empire? What lesson does she want teach her audience? Join us now! You can follow Lexi @LexiHensler on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and check out Hugz at https://givehugz.co. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Nickelodeon vs. Disney showdown today on Vulnerable! I get to chat with my long time friend and colleague, Daniella Monet. After making her mark on Nickelodeon with her iconic role as Trina Vega in Victorious, Daniella went on to new adventures, including getting married and starting a beautiful family. From Nickelodeon to ABC, you've seen her work her magic all across television. We talk about mom life, becoming vegan, and reconnecting with old castmates. We even get to reminisce about memories from working on a movie together and what it was like shooting at the iconic High School Musical school. What ACTUALLY happened to Click Five? Why did Daniella almost flake on the first date with her husband? How was she part of the inspiration for the Vulnerable Podcast? Join us now! You can follow Daniella on Instagram at @daniellamonet, @daniellasdigest, and @kinderbeautybox, and on TikTok at @daniellamonet. Check out her websites at daniellasdigest.com and kinderbeauty.com. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano, at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Follow Vulnerable Podcast at @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to catch up with a fellow mom and hilariously entertaining content creator, Whitney Leavitt! Whitney is famously known for being a part of Utah?s MomTok. She opens up about the Tinder scandal, the swingers rumors, and what it?s like to deal with criticism in the public eye. We also talk about her future goals and how she plans to transition from TikTok to a traditional Hollywood actress. Were ALL MomTok couples swinging? How did she get past the Tinder scandal with her husband? Is there a MomTok reality show in the works?? Tune in now to find out! You can follow Whitney @whitleavitt on Instagram and YouTube, and @whitneyleavitt on TikTok. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I am joined by the wonderfully talented Isaak Presley! Isaak is best known for his roles in Fuller House and the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle opposite Jenna Ortega. He is continuing to pursue many things in the arts, including a successful music career. Isaak opens up about his experience navigating the industry as a child actor, why he made the decision to get sober, and how getting arrested changed his life. Who had drama on the set of Stuck in the Middle? How young was he when he was exposed to drugs and alcohol? What does he wish Disney had told him? Tune in to this honest and open episode. You can follow Isaak @IsaakPresley on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m sharing a Millennial Moment where I take a look at the effects of brands like Barbie, Victoria?s Secret, and Abercrombie & Fitch. What do these brands have in common? They have lived through Y2K and have now completely rebranded to become a better, less problematic version of themselves. Is Barbie REALLY a feminist icon? How did Victoria?s Secret affect young millennial women? Did Abercrombie?s photographer prey on young models? Tune in now to find out. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to connect with the amazing Maitland Ward! Maitland is an actress and adult film star, best known for her role as Rachel McGuire in Boy Meets World. Maitland is open and honest about her career shift from traditional Hollywood to adult entertainment. She talks about how she got into the industry, relationships with her old Boy Meets World stars, and how her new career has ultimately liberated her from Hollywood. When was Maitland Google?s top trending search? What does she think about Disney today? How did Christy try to shed her Disney image? You can follow Maitland @maitlandward on Instagram and Twitter. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by Ren Stevens? very own bestie, and one of my favorite people, Lauren Frost! Lauren is an actor and stylist best known for her role as Ruby Mendel in Even Stevens as well as her portrayal of Young Barbra in Barbra Streisand?s Timeless Tour. Lauren and I chat about our time growing up together on Even Stevens and the highs and lows of our friendship. We talk about our teenage relationships and heartbreaks, Lauren?s Hollywood journey after Even Stevens, and her current passion for mental health awareness and education. I also share an exclusive story about our co-star Nick Spano (Donnie Stevens) and his unbelievable run in with Megan Fox. What does Lauren really think of Barbra Streisand? Why didn?t Lauren?s Disney pilot show take off? Tune in now! You can follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenfrost and TikTok @laurenfrostok. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the one and only Trisha Paytas! Trisha is a social media superstar, and one of the very first content creators on YouTube. Through her authentic content, she now has over 5 million subscribers on YouTube and over 8 million followers on TikTok. Trisha talks ALL about the ups and downs of her life as a content creator. She opens up about the controversy she?s endured, dangerous online encounters and threats, and the absolute joys of becoming a mother to a beautiful baby girl. She also reveals a documentary she made to take down internet trolls. Who did Trisha post audition tapes for on Myspace? Is she going to start a sexy podcast? Tune in to find out! You can follow Trisha on TikTok @trishlikefish88, Instagram @trishapaytasbackup, Twitter @trishapaytas, and subscribe to her YouTube channel @blndsundoll4mj and her ASMR YouTube channel @TrishaPaytasASMR. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Clayton Snyder! Clayton stole the hearts of many as the teen heartthrob Ethan Craft on Lizzie McGuire. He continues to act to this day while also working as a successful realtor AND water poloist.   Clayton shares what it was like growing up on Disney Channel while trying to live a normal, teenage life. He talks about his water polo career, his Lizzie McGuire audition, and why he stepped away from acting after filming the Lizzie McGuire Movie. Did Clayton bring Hilary Duff to his school dance? What was one of his favorite Lizzie McGuire stunts? Tune in now! You can follow Clayton @heyclayton on Instagram. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by the talented writer, director, and actress, Madison De La Garza! Madison is best known for her role as Juanita Solis on Desperate Housewives. Madison talks about her journey to Hollywood as a child and what it was like growing up in the industry on one of the most famous TV sets. She also shares her current passions, including directing, teaching, and raising awareness for incredibly talented TikTok actors. What Desperate Housewives scene traumatized Madison? What is it like working with Eva Longoria? Why does Madison want to become an elementary school teacher? Join us now! You can follow on Instagram @maddelagarza, TikTok @madidelagarza, and Twitter @MadDeLaGarza, subscribe to her YouTube channel @MadisonDeLaGarza, and visit her website Madisondelagarza.net. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to connect with Lizzie McGuire?s very own Davida Williams! Davida is an actress best known for her roles as ?Claire Miller? in Lizzie McGuire and ?Taylor Morrison? in Hallmark?s Game, Set, Love. Davida opens up about the challenges of life as a child actor and the comfort she felt on the set of Lizzie McGuire. She also shares the shocking initial plot of the Jonas Brothers? Disney TV show, ABC?s failed attempt to make Lizzie McGuire into a high school show, and what it was like working with Hilary Duff. What were Davida?s original plans after Lizzie McGuire? What terrible Hollywood experience did she go through? What is Club One Seven? Tune in to find out! You can follow Davida on Instagram and Twitter @DavidaBWilliams, and TikTok @DavidaWilliams4. Tune into her new podcast with Jake Thomas, ?Living Lizzie - A Very McGuire Podcast,? on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with TikTok and YouTube star, Peet Montzingo! Peet is best known for his TikTok content about the ominous Hotel Cecil, as well as his beloved videos with his mom and family. Peet opens up about his unique childhood as the only above average height person in a family of little people. He describes the challenges and joys of growing up with a different family experience, and the meaning of his new book, ?Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different.? He also shares his craziest Hotel Cecil sightings and the controversies that surround the hotel. How many boy bands was Peet in? Why is he banned from going inside Hotel Cecil? Would he ever film a reality TV show with his family? Join us now! You can follow Peet @peetmontzingo on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and subscribe to his YouTube @PeetMontzingo. You can purchase his book, ?Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different,? here. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, my dear friend Mara Wilson is back, and it?s such a joy to talk with her again. You might know Mara from her iconic childhood roles in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. She?s also an NYU graduate, accomplished writer, and child actor rights advocate.  Mara opens up about what it was like to step back from a successful acting career, her unique experience as a student at NYU, and how often fame is misunderstood. She also talks about the healing and hardships that came along with writing her new memoir, ?Good Girls Don?t.? What other child actor went to NYU with Mara? Why did Mara think she?d never be in front of a camera again? Tune in now! You can follow Mara @marawilson on Instagram, and Twitter. You can listen to her new book, ?Good Girls Don?t,? here. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Vulnerable, I?m joined by the incredibly talented actor and TikTok star, Luke Cook. Luke is best known for his role as Lucifer in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and he keeps his 1.5 million TikTok followers entertained with some of the funniest anti-influencer parodies you?ll ever see. Luke and I dig into his experience as an actor in Hollywood and his journey to get where he is today. He shares how he found his niche of pushing back on celebrity culture on TikTok, his very worst audition experiences, and how he?s remained motivated as an actor. We also talk about the vulnerabilities of child actors in the industry and what it?s like raising children of our own. What was Luke?s most disappointing experience on a TV set? How long did he go without booking any roles? Tune in to find out! You can follow Luke @thelukecook on TikTok and Instagram. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by actor and musician Corey Feldman! Corey got his start from his roles in The Goonies, Stand by Me, and The Lost Boys, and has gone on to have a successful music career. As someone who has worked in the industry since he was 3 years old, Corey has a unique passion for child actor rights and protections. He shares about his tell-all memoir, his friendship with Hugh Hefner, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his unfinished documentary. He also gives a look into his teenage romance with Drew Barrymore. Which famous Disney animated movie was Corey a voice actor for? How often did Corey go to the Playboy mansion? Join us now! You can follow Corey on Instagram @cdogg22 and Twitter @corey_feldman. You can order his new Love Set 2.1 Boxset here. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Melanie Samuels and Melissa Coulier! Melanie is a holistic nutritionist and Melissa is a fitness instructor and award-winning photographer. They are the Co-Founders of Living Well with Mel and Mel, a wellness brand focused on bio-individuality and managing inflammation. Melanie and Melissa talk about their unique holistic wellness journeys, and how Melanie?s battle with disordered eating and Melissa?s Lupus diagnosis brought them together to find healing and restoration for their bodies. They also share the dangers of the diet industry, what it?s like to live with chronic pain, and their mission for their wellness community. Why don?t women talk more about their wellness journeys? How has Dave Coulier been impacted by holistic health? What went wrong when Christy?s husband proposed? Join us to find out! You can follow Melanie on Instagram @choosewellwithmel, Melissa on Instagram @melissacoulier, and Living Well with Mel and Mel on Instagram @livingwellwithmelandmel and visit their website here. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I review Jennette McCurdy?s beautiful and heart-wrenching memoir, ?I?m Glad My Mom Died.? So much of what Jennette shares is close to my heart, and I was deeply impacted by this book. Jennette?s book gives a raw and honest look into her life growing up in the industry. She talks about her complex and often confusing relationship with her mom, the abuse she suffered from her mom and Nickelodeon, and how her trauma compounded into years eating disorders and addictions. But her story didn?t end there. With therapy and supportive relationships, Jennette was able to take back control of her life. Change is needed in the industry. Networks and creators need checks and balances and true accountability. Visit this link to learn more about the Coalition for Child Performers and how you can take action today: https://www.coalitionforchildperformers.com/ You can follow Jennette McCurdy @jennettemccurdy on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and order ?I?m Glad My Mom Died? here. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I?m joined by Dan Benson! Dan is an actor best known for his role as Zeke Beakerman on ?Wizards of Waverly Place,? and has recently found a new kind of fame on OnlyFans. Dan is the epitome of Vulnerable, and gives an up close and personal view about his experience transitioning from a Disney Channel star to an OnlyFans star. He shares the unexpected circumstances of how he was introduced to OnlyFans, how he?s grown in self-confidence, and the importance of organizations like the Trevor Project. What fanfiction was Dan a part of? What?s the craziest thing he?s been DM?d? Tune in to find out! You can follow Dan on Instagram @danleebenson, TikTok @danleebenson, Twitter @_danbenson, and OnlyFans @danbenson Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to talk with the brilliant Dr. Bruce Perry. Dr. Perry is a teacher, clinician, and researcher in children?s mental health. Dr. Perry shares all about the complexities of childhood trauma, and we explore how that manifests in the entertainment industry. We dig into how advocacy is often seen as a hindrance in Hollywood, how child actors are given little to no protection in the industry, and the hope that these realities might change for the better one day. How are celebrities often dehumanized? What is a common dynamic between child actors and their parents? Why do so many child actor stories end in tragedy? Join us now. You can follow Dr. Perry on Twitter at @BDPerry Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the one and only Anneliese van der Pol! Anneliese is an actress and singer best known for her role as Chelsea Daniels on ?That?s So Raven? and ?Raven?s Home,? as well as her time as Belle on Broadway?s ?Beauty and the Beast.? She opens up about her experiences on ?That?s So Raven? and shares what it was like reprising her role for ?Ravens Home.? She also talks about her relationship with Raven-Symoné, her Hollywood hookups, and why child actors are such easy targets for substance abuse. What role in ?That?s So Raven? did Anneliese initially audition for? Which Disney star taught Anneliese about sex? Join us to find out! You can follow Anneliese van der Pol on Instagram at @anneliesevanderpol. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Vulnerable, I chat with Juliana Joel! Juliana made history by being Disney Channel?s first openly transgender actress through her role as Nikki in ?Raven?s Home.? She discusses the lack of positive trans representation in the industry while growing up, how she accidentally outed herself in high school and now, confidently owning her identity.  What advice did Raven give Juliana when she walked on the Disney Channel set? How did she deal with the negative press? Listen now!  You can follow Juliana Joel on Instagram at @thejulianajoel, on Twitter at @thejulianajoel and on TikTok at @thejulianajoel.  Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on  Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices