Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano

Briel Adams Wheatley, a renowned creator and beauty guru, shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery while growing up without limbs. From her upbringing in the LDS and Mormon faith to her courageous decision to come out as transgender and gay, Briel opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.  What was it like when Briel came out as trans to her parents? What happened when Briel ran into Jonathan Van Ness? Tune in now!  Follow Briel @no_limbs_ on Instagram, TikTok, and @nolimbs 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

This week I’m joined by Kamie Crawford, a producer and host best known for co-hosting the show Catfish. Kamie offers candid insights into her life, including her experience as a former Miss Teen USA. She reveals the dark side of winning the pageant, discussing disturbing treatment and objectification, and opens up about toxic body positivity. Plus, Christy and Kamie open up about their personal experiences being catfished.  What’s it really like to win a beauty pageant? Was Christy catfished? Why did Kamie drop out of pre-med school? Tune in now! Follow Kamie @kamiecrawford on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook. You can also check out her podcast Relationshit @relationshit 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

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