Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe Danielle Fishel | From Topanga to Doing the Tango on DWTS & Everything In Between!
Nov 18, 2025
Danielle Fishel, famed for her role as Topanga on Boy Meets World, shares candid insights into her journey from childhood fame to adulthood challenges. She opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and the impact it had on her life choices. Danielle also spills the behind-the-scenes secrets of her time on Dancing with the Stars, revealing the tough injuries she faced and the camaraderie with fellow contestants. Prepare for a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and emotional honesty!
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90s TV Let Kids Learn From Mistakes
- Danielle says '90s TV felt simpler because it allowed kids to pretend and learn from mistakes without public shaming.
- She contrasts that with today's fear of mistakes and the culture of cancelling, valuing accountability over cancelation.
Apology Led To Candid Conversation
- Kaitlyn apologized to Danielle for a past conversation where she discussed Danielle's body on another podcast; Danielle said she had already processed it with Wells.
- Danielle described earlier industry incidents where men discussed her body in meetings and how she learned to speak up despite being dismissed.
Keep Speaking Up After Dismissal
- When someone disregards you, choose to keep speaking up rather than shut down, because asserting yourself matters even if others react poorly.
- Danielle chose to keep advocating for herself after a showrunner dismissed and objectified her.