Vulnerable Podcast

Who’s ready for an Even Stevens reunion?! This week on Vulnerable, we’re catching up with Gary Le’Roi Gray. Gary is an actor, voiceover-performer, and painter whose career began on the Cosby Show alongside Raven Symoné when he was just 4 years old. We catch up about their memories of Even Stevens and what life has been like since, including working a day job while he was on a TV show, dealing with stigmas as an actor, and his transition to voicework. Did Gary work as a sign twirler after being on a hit TV show? Did Shia Labeouf improv all his lines on Even Stevens? Who was Christy mistaken for at a party? Tune in to find out! You can follow Gary @GaryLGray on Instagram and X/Twitter. 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. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Vulnerable, Heather Morris pays us a special visit. Heather is an actor, dancer, writer, producer (and more!), best known for her role as Brittany on GLEE. We talk about her life since the smash success of GLEE, dance mom culture, struggling with auditions, public vs. private personas, working with the cast of GLEE, and how being a mother affects one’s sex life. Heather also shares details about her popular audio drama, The Bystanders.  Did Heather book GLEE without auditioning? How has being a mother affected Heather’s sex life? Would Heather return for a GLEE reboot?! Tune in now! You can follow Heather at @heatherrelizabethh on Instagram, @heathermorristv on TikTok, @heathermorristv on X/Twitter,  Follow The Bystanders on social media: Instagram: @thebystanderspodcast, X/Twitter: @BystandersPodcast, Facebook: /TheBystandersPodcast 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. 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.

Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Harry Hudson. Harry has a voice like butter, and writes the kind of soothing, heartfelt music that makes you slow down in a fast-moving world. (He even has meditation remixes to some of his tracks!) Harry breaks down the truth about getting a record contract, and tells the crazy story about the day he finally landed one. He’s a cancer survivor, a man-about-town, and a gentle soul with the wisdom of someone who’s looked death in the eye and lived to tell about it. Phew!  Would Harry die for his music? What role did his close friend Kylie Jenner play in his recovery? What lessons changed his life and transformed his music? Tune in to find out!  You can follow Harry at @harryhudson on Instagram, and @officialharryhudson on TikTok, or check out his personal website at https://harryhudson.com/ and his charity website at https://www.hihfy.org/ 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. 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.

Who’s ready for a Cadet Kelly reunion?? This week on Vulnerable, I’m catching up with Canadian actress, producer and very special co-star of mine, Andrea Lewis! We catch up on the last 20 years since filming our iconic Disney Channel movie. We talk about on-set crushes, body image issues as young actors, what it was like to work with Drake on Degrassi, and feeling tokenized in the early 2000s. How did playing Jennifer Stone lead to a boob job? Was Cadet Kelly meant to be a gay awakening story? Would Andrea return for a sequel?? Tune in now! You can follow Andrea at @andrealewis on Instagram, @missandrealewis on TikTok, and @andrealewischannel on YouTube. 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. 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.

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. 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. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. 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.

Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by Disney duo Jake Short and Bradley Steven Perry. Jake started his career on Disney's Ant Farm while Bradley made his mark on Good Luck Charlie. Soon enough, the two found their groove side by side on Disney XD's Mighty Med and they still work together to this day on their podcast, Hit the Brake. From casting horror stories to SAG eligibility, we get to chat about the times when we wanted to quit acting and the times we realized how lucky we are to be actors. We even dive deep into the mental health of child actors and what it's like to be a parent of a child in the industry.  Who took their job WAY too seriously? Why did Jake and Bradley hate each other when they first met? Will the old audition process ever come back?! Join us now! You can follow Jake at @jakeshort on Instagram, Bradley at ​​@bradley_s_perry12 on Instagram, and check out their podcast Hit the Brake at @hitthebreak on YouTube. 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. 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.

Today on Vulnerable, I get to catch up with the wonderful Lexi Hensler! Lexi is best known for her success as a content creator with almost 10 million followers on TikTok and 5.25 million subscribers on YouTube. Being the mental health advocate that she is, Lexi created the company Hugz to provide therapeutic stuffed animals to soothe and support those who need it.   Due to a necessary brain scan that Lexi had to leave early for, today's episode is a bit shorter. Still, we had a beautiful conversation about mental health, what inspires her, future goals, and having baby fever. She even surprised me with the most adorable gift! What happened after Lexi fell onto train tracks? Why did she create her mental health empire? What lesson does she want teach her audience? Join us now! You can follow Lexi @LexiHensler on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and check out Hugz at https://givehugz.co. 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. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. 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.

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. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano, at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Follow Vulnerable Podcast at @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast 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.

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. 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. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. 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.