“This podcast is so beautifully done. Alyson has clearly put so much time and thought into each and every second of this podcast. They share such personal stories in a raw and vulnerable way that empowers listeners. As an actress myself, this show has made me think, reflect, and challenge beliefs and norms. I’m so glad I found this. Many important conversations are happening internally. My own experiences are being validated. Also, as someone who did not grow up as a child in the industry, who deeply wanted my family to give up everything and move to LA, I have felt frustrated for how “behind” I’ve felt for having to start much later. I have compared myself to the Alyson’s and their peers. As a child I would envy their experiences and the fact that they were able to do what I wanted and not be held back by a small town. This has allowed me to see these child stars, now as an adult, as that- CHILDREN. Not stars. Kids. And it’s made me so grateful for my childhood and my late start. It’s made me feel so much compassion. I’m challenging my experiences and beliefs and realizing that in fact the grass is not greener on the other side. I knew this couldn’t be easy for these kids. But the extent was never fully understood until now. Beautiful research and structure here. Thank you Alyson. You are so brave and I see and feel each drop of love you’ve put into this comprehensive and vulnerable podcast.”
LA-ice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24