Vulnerable Rewind:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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*Content Warning* In this episode, Alyson Stoner and I discuss the realities of child labor and the exposure child actors experience. We do discuss different traumas we experienced. It may be triggering, and we encourage you all to take care of yourself. 

Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the incomparable multi-disciplinary artist in my most vulnerable conversation to date: actress, singer, dancer Alyson Stoner.

Alyson and I share our experiences of growing up as child actors. As adults, we have been working hard to unpack it all and advocate for current and future child actors. This episode isn’t a salacious conversation, rather a sobering insight behind the curtain of fame. Alyson’s passion for advocacy has prompted her to work with a team of experts to create modules that educate and protect child actors. 

Beyond being a multi-disciplinary artist, published author, and global speaker, Alyson and I discuss how she Co-Founded Movement Genius, a digital platform using movement to improve mental and emotional health. Alyson and the Movement Genius team are incredibly generous and offer Vulnerable listeners 30 Day Free Trial of Movement Genius. Please use this link: https://bit.ly/3iOP32Z to access the 30 Day Free Trial.

Follow Alyson @alysonstoner on Instagram and TikTok. You can also follow Movement Genius @movementgenius on Instagram. To learn more about Movement Genius, go here. To access the 30 Day Free Trial of Moment Genius go here.

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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.

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VULNERABLE REWIND:

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!

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Today my guest is New York Times bestselling author, actress and television personality, Holly Madison. Holly is an OG reality tv star from E! The Girls Next Door.

In this episode, Holly and I connect on THE DAY her new podcast Girls Next Level launched. We talk all about her podcast, her relationship with Hugh Hefner, and her time on The Girls Next Door. She also shares her complicated history of being constantly associated with Hugh and Playboy and why she leans into it now. We also connect on our experience as content creators, the TikTok community, and being moms in the public eye. PLUS she shares what it was like to write a memoir.

Holly is generous, kind, and open. It was such a pleasure to connect outside of social media. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Holly @hollymadison on Instagram, Twitter, and @hollyjeanmadison on TikTok. Be sure to check out her new podcast Girls Next Level and her YouTube Channel.

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VULNERABLE REWIND:

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! 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. 

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Today my guest is actress, tv personality, podcaster, and activist - Jodie Sweetin. Jodie has been gracing our televisions since she was five, portraying the beloved Stephanie Tanner in Full House. In this episode, Jodie and I reflect on our individual journeys coming into our authentic selves. She shares her experience of being on Full House and how being sober has helped her grow as a human. She also explains being her authentic self has allowed her to flourish in podcasting, hosting, and participating on reality TV.

Jodie is also an activist. We discuss her recent experience protesting and how she made headlines when the LAPD aggressively pushed her. Jodie is clearly passionate about the liberation of all people, and it was great to talk on a deeper level about how we feel about the state of the world. This episode truly feels like you are listening in on two friends catching up. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Jodie @jodiesweetin on Instagram and TikTok.

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VULNERABLE REWIND:

Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with Kimberly J. Brown. Kimberly is an actress who started her career at just five years old. We grew up together in the industry, crossing paths at commercial auditions, on Broadway, and later in California during our Disney Channel days. So it was great to catch up with my friend!

In this episode, Kimberly and I reflect on our experiences in NYC being child actors. Kimberly shares what it was like to be Young Cosette in Les Miserables and how she juggled being on Broadway and a regular on Guiding Light at the same time. 

We also talk about being the first Disney Channel “stars” and what it was like to usher a new era for the Disney Channel in terms of entertainment that adults and kids today still enjoy!

Kimberly shared how she navigated her education while acting and why she decided to go to college and study something entirely outside of “the arts.” Kimberly’s deep wisdom from growing up in the industry, has allowed her to really own her creative endeavors, from continuing her acting, to writing and producing sketches on her YouTube and social channels, to selling unique graphic tees on her Etsy shop, to traveling and interacting with fans at Cons. Kimberly has crafted a life she enjoys. She truly loves that her work can bring someone joy.

PLUS, we even learn how unexpected love came into her life when she reconnected with her Halloweentown co-star.

This episode highlights how you can design a life you love that will uplift all the talents that make you, you! 

You can follow Kimberly @OfficialKJB on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. If you are a fan of custom artwork, graphic tees, and more, check out Kimberly’s Etsy shop CraftilyCreative. You can also learn more about Kimberly J. Brown at her official website here.

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