Christy Carlson Romano

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  1. Vulnerable EP04: Actress Alyson Stoner Gets Vulnerable

    03/29/2022

    Vulnerable EP04: Actress Alyson Stoner Gets Vulnerable

    *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. 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. And be sure to join The Vulnerable Podcast on Patreon for exclusive content and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 26m
  2. Response to QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV

    04/16/2024

    Response to QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV

    EXCLUSIVE REACTIONS: Mayim, Jenna von Oy, and Christy Carlson Romano dive deep into the explosive QUIET ON SET documentary, from the heartbreaking abuse exposed by some of their peers, to their own firsthand accounts of the pressures they faced as child actors.   Mayim, Christy, and Jenna reflect on how the model for kids’ tv made child actors particularly vulnerable, the dangers of children working in the high pressure entertainment industry, the trauma-bonding nature watching the doc has had for their peer community, whether the system can truly be reformed, and ways to effectively pivot the conversation from sensationalistic gossip to promoting real change in the industry.   Christy reveals why she has currently chosen NOT to watch the documentary, breaks down her reservations about the exploitative nature of "trauma tourists," and explains more about the important advocacy work organizations like the Looking Ahead program (@alifeinthearts) are doing to connect child actors and their families with essential resources.   THEY ALSO DISCUSS:  - The dangers of dangling fame in front of child actors - The role parents have to play, even if a studio tries to remove them - The importance of teaching children to use their voices - The crucial need for female representation and trauma-informed care in the entertainment industry   This episode is a must-listen, from revealing the dark side of how the entertainment millions love was actually made, to the exploration of what we can all do to ensure the safety of children everywhere.    Learn more about the Looking Ahead program: http://give.actorsfund.org/site/Calendar?id=101701&view=Detail Learn more about the Coogan Law: https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/young-performers/coogan-law BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 39m
  3. Vulnerable EP03: Scientist Emily Calandrelli Gets Vulnerable

    03/22/2022

    Vulnerable EP03: Scientist Emily Calandrelli Gets Vulnerable

    Today on Vulnerable, I geek out with my favorite aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli AKA The Space Gal. Emily shares her journey to becoming an Emmy-nominated science TV host and author.  Growing up in the coal mine country of West Virginia, Emily was looking for a sustainable future and decided to pursue engineering. Amid her education, she fell in love with aerospace engineering and the different avenues she was able to educate and raise awareness. Today, Emily is the Host and Co-Executive Production of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix AND Host and Executive Producer of Fox’s Xploration Outer Space. Emily, through her writing and speaking events, wants to inspire more females to pursue STEM careers.  Brendan and I got to ask Emily all of our space and education-related questions as Emily has been a source of inspiration to our own daughters. Emily shares how she has navigated being a female in a male-dominated industry and why this new era of space exploration and tourism is out of this world! Emily is a shooting star of inspiration. This episode highlights how you can create your own unique career despite industry standards.  Follow Emily @thespacegal on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Watch Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix and Xploration Outer Space on Fox. You can Pre-Order Reach for the Stars here. Be sure to check out Ada Lace Adventures Chapter Books here. You can also watch Emily’s kid-friendly science experience to do at home on her YouTube Channel. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  4. The Voice of MAX GOOF is Besties with Will Friedle!

    05/20/2022

    The Voice of MAX GOOF is Besties with Will Friedle!

    Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano sit down with Jason Marsden AKA Max Goof AKA Haku AKA Chester McBadbat AKA Kade Burns, to name a few… Jason Marsden has been voicing your favorite characters and stealing scenes on camera since 1988 when he was only 12 years old! This is a special episode, not only to hear about Jason’s amazing career but to witness a deep friendship between Will and Jason. They both share, along with Christy, stories of growing up in the business together.  In this episode, Jason walks us through what it felt to book a role on his favorite childhood cartoons, how he approaches his characters, some memorable moments in the booth and so much more. Don’t worry…we asked him what character he’s dying to voice, and you’ll never guess who it is. *wink, wink*  PLUS, we welcome Brandon to our live-streamed fan interaction. Brandon, Will, Christy, and Jason improv characters in our fun game called Across the Garden.  You can follow Jason on Instagram @JasonMarsden and on TikTok @JasonMarsdenOfficial. If you are interested in attending Nashville's Comicon on June 4-5, 2022, check out their website here. You can learn more about Jason at JasonMarsden.com. Be sure to check out The Mars Variety Show on YouTube. Follow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Frielde at… wait, you can’t follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Special Thanks to Brandon for participating in our fan interaction! You can follow Brandon on Instagram and Twitter @bwright5131. You can also follow his web series on the DIVER YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  5. Vulnerable EP01: Boy Meets World Actor Will Friedle Gets Vulnerable

    03/08/2022

    Vulnerable EP01: Boy Meets World Actor Will Friedle Gets Vulnerable

    Today on Vulnerable, I invite Will Friedle to share the journey of his long career in acting. Will shares how he started acting as a kid in New York City and how he wasn’t the first Eric Matthews cast on Boy Meets World. Will also discusses his journey with anxiety and how he structures his lifestyle to mitigate anxiety spirals.  Will and I reflect on our time doing Kim Possible together and our shared love for voice acting. Will talks about how he transitioned from live-action acting to exclusively voice acting and how he really enjoys interacting in the diverse world of voice actors. Brendan Rooney (AKA my husband) also joins in the conversation (he’ll be a part of every episode). This episode highlights Will and I’s long-standing friendship. There also *MIGHT* be a special announcement at the end of the episode… 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. You can’t follow Will Friedle because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Be sure to follow Vulnerable on Instagram @thevulnerablepodcast and TikTok @thevulnerablepodcast. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  6. Vulnerable EP27: Holly Madison from The Girls Next Door Gets Vulnerable

    09/06/2022

    Vulnerable EP27: Holly Madison from The Girls Next Door Gets Vulnerable

    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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min