Episodes
Join Christy as she launches her new podcast Iconic with CCR, this episode she sits with International Model and Entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence as she discusses how she built her empire.  Find Iskra on instagram here @iskra Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://HoneyLove.com/VULNERABLE #honeylovepod Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
Are you ready to get Iconic with CCR? Christy Carlson Romano is peeling back the curtain on her life and bringing you behind the scenes like never before. CCR keeps it real as she dishes on fame, fortune, beauty, relationships, and everything in between. This millennial queen gets candid about her world. From shameless stories to priceless wisdom, Christy serves it all with her signature sass. Grab your bestie and tune in each week for your dose of unfiltered realness from Hollywood's iconic...
Published 04/22/24
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_...
Published 04/16/24
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...
Published 04/09/24
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?...
Published 04/02/24
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...
Published 03/26/24
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...
Published 03/19/24
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...
Published 03/12/24
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...
Published 03/05/24
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...
Published 02/27/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/13/24
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...
Published 02/06/24
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...
Published 01/30/24
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...
Published 01/23/24
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...
Published 01/16/24
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...
Published 01/09/24
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...
Published 01/02/24
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...
Published 12/26/23
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...
Published 12/19/23
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...
Published 12/12/23
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...
Published 12/05/23
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...
Published 11/28/23
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...
Published 11/21/23