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Vulnerable Podcast

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Everyone thinks Christy Carlson Romano had a storybook career. That she just sprang into Disney Channel stardom overnight, made millions, and lived happily after. Spoiler alert, she didn’t! There were countless failures along the way and there still are. The Vulnerable Podcast is an invitation to hang out every week with Christy as she invites friends, celebrities, and experts for in-depth conversations discussing the good, the complicated, the beauty of being human, and what it means to be vulnerable. Join Christy every Tuesday as we navigate the ups and downs of her guests’ paths to success. For advertising opportunities please email: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. 1 - Irish Goodbyes, Naked Florida Art, and Roasting a Freshman’s Face

    A college freshman told Brendan his car was hideous. Brendan did not take the high road. Welcome to the first episode of Weirdos with Christy Carlson Romano and Brendan Rooney. We’re married, we’re business partners, and this week we’re in a hot tub wearing shirts so YouTube doesn’t flag us. This...

  2. WEIRDOS Trailer

    WEIRDOS is a new weekly podcast from me, Christy Carlson Romano, and my husband, resident nut, Brendan Rooney. No filter, no idea what we’re doing. Just the two of us saying the things most couples only say in the car on the way home from a party. This week we getin a hot tub with two microphones...

  3. REWIND: Vulnerable EP14: Bachelor Alum Raven Gates Gets Vulnerable

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  4. REWIND: Vulnerable EP13: My Husband, Brendan Rooney Gets Vulnerable

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  5. REWIND: Vulnerable EP11: Zero from Holes Khleo Thomas Gets Vulnerable

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  6. REWIND: Vulnerable EP16: “Beans” From Even Stevens Gets Vulnerable

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  7. REWIND: Vulnerable EP08: Celebrity Tan Expert Jimmy Coco

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  8. REWIND: Vulnerable EP42: Hallmark Star Nikki DeLoach Is Ushering In A New Era Of Entertainment

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  9. REWIND: Vulnerable EP07: Author & Activist Blair Imani Gets Vulnerable

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  10. REWIND: Vulnerable EP39: Monique Coleman on Disney, Returning to East High, & Becoming Mighty Mo

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  11. REWIND: Vulnerable EP06: Jerry Maguire Actor Jonathan Lipnicki Gets Vulnerable

    *Vulnerable Rewind Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the incredibly talented actor and producer Jonathan Lipnicki. You may remember him from films such as Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, Little Vampire, and more. Jonathan gets SO real with me and Brendan (AKA My husband) about the struggles of...

  12. REWIND: Vulnerable EP05: Reality TV Star Hana Giraldo Gets Vulnerable

    Vulnerable Rewind: *Content Warning* In this episode, Hana Giraldo discusses experiencing childhood bullying. It may be triggering, and we encourage you all to take care of yourself. Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the charismatic singer, songwriter, and actress Hana Giraldo. She also…

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  13. REWIND: Vulnerable EP03: Scientist Emily Calandrelli Gets Vulnerable

    Vulnerable Rewind: 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...

  14. REWIND: Vulnerable EP02: Comedians Syd and Olivia Get Vulnerable

    Vulnerable Rewind: Today on Vulnerable, I invite the hilarious duo, Syd and Olivia, to share their journey to becoming TikTok comedy queens! Syd and Olivia have always wanted to perform, write, and create comedic stories. They met and began to collaborate when they were just tweens. Fast forward…

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  15. REWIND: Vulnerable EP01: Boy Meets World Actor Will Friedle Gets Vulnerable

    Vulnerable Rewind: 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...

  16. REWIND: Vulnerable EP65: TikTok Star Peet Montzingo on Turning Weaknesses to Strengths and His Family of Little People

    Vulnerable Rewind: Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with TikTok and YouTube star, Peet Montzingo! Peet is best known for his TikTok content about the ominous Hotel Cecil, as well as his beloved videos with his mom and family. Peet opens up about his unique childhood as the only above average...

  17. REWIND: Vulnerable EP78: Kate Flannery From The Office on Aging in Hollywood

    Vulnerable Rewind: 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...

  18. REWIND Vulnerable EP57: “That’s So Raven” Star Anneliese van der Pol Speaks Out on Substance Abuse and Child Acting

    Vulnerable Rewind: Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the one and only Anneliese van der Pol! Anneliese is an actress and singer best known for her role as Chelsea Daniels on “That’s So Raven” and “Raven’s Home,” as well as her time as Belle on Broadway’s “Beauty and the Beast.” She opens up...

  19. REWIND Vulnerable EP75: Victorious Actress Daniella Monet Gets Real About Mom Life

    Vulnerable Rewind: 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...

  20. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt Spills the REAL Tea

    Vulnerable Rewind: 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...

  21. REWIND Vulnerable EP04: Actress Alyson Stoner Gets Vulnerable

    Vulnerable Rewind: *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...

  22. REWIND Vulnerable EP69: Social Media Star Trisha Paytas on the Highs and Lows of Life as a Content Creator

    Vulnerable Rewind: Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with the one and only Trisha Paytas! Trisha is a social media superstar, and one of the very first content creators on YouTube. Through her authentic content, she now has over 5 million subscribers on YouTube and over 8 million followers on...

  23. REWIND Vulnerable EP96: How Rebecca Black Is Shedding Her Past And Rebirthing Herself

    VULNERABLE REWIND: 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…

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  24. REWIND Vulnerable EP27: Holly Madison from The Girls Next Door Gets Vulnerable

    VULNERABLE REWIND: 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...

  25. REWIND Vulnerable EP82: Jill Duggar Exposes Her Family And Reality TV

    VULNERABLE REWIND: 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...

  26. REWIND Vulnerable EP20: Jodie Sweetin From Full House Gets Vulnerable

    VULNERABLE REWIND: Today my guest is actress, tv personality, podcaster, and activist - Jodie Sweetin. Jodie has been gracing our televisions since she was five, portraying the beloved Stephanie Tanner in Full House. In this episode, Jodie and I reflect on our individual journeys coming into our...

  27. REWIND Vulnerable EP09: Halloweentown Actress Kimberly J. Brown Gets Vulnerable

    VULNERABLE REWIND: Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with Kimberly J. Brown. Kimberly is an actress who started her career at just five years old. We grew up together in the industry, crossing paths at commercial auditions, on Broadway, and later in California during our Disney Channel days. So it...

  28. REWIND Vulnerable EP37: Actress Alyson Stoner Wants Congress To Protect Child Actors

    VULNERABLE REWIND: *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,...

  29. REWIND Vulnerable EP01: Boy Meets World Actor Will Friedle Gets Vulnerable

    VULNERABLE REWIND 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...

  30. Iconic EP09: Tuesday Convo with Christy & Brendan

    On this Ep, Christy and Brendan Discuss a plethora of topics including their Summer plans, Reality TV vs Real Life personalities, Brainstorming Hallmark Movie plots, and this weeks "Rose, Bud, and Thorn". Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok...

  31. Iconic EP08: Q&A with Christy and Brendan pt.3

    In this Episode, Christy and Brendan talk about their individual experiences with Camps in their youth, whether they believe in having Idols, and Try Hards vs Don't Trys. Plus, more commentary on Fan Submitted Stories! Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and...

  32. Iconic EP07: Q&A with Christy and Brendan pt 2

    In this Episode, Christy and Brendan Dissect the True Meaning of "Til Death Do Us Part", and Anticipating and Combating Life's Regrets. Join in as they comment on fan submitted stories concerning "Listening" in a Relationships and Communicating Expectations. Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on...

  33. Iconic EP06: How Phillip Frankland Lee and Wife Margarita find Success In the Restaurant Business

    Chef and Baker couple Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas discuss how they went from Pop Up Vending to a Multitude of Successful Restaurants. From Navigating the Pandemic, to The Dynamics of running businesses as a Married Couple, they dive into the core of how Music, Skating, and Video...

  34. Iconic EP05: How To Be an Ethical Fitness Influencer with Anna Victoria

    Fitness Influencer Anna Victoria Expresses how being Realistic with the Hardships of her own Fitness Journey helped her connect with her Fan Base. Plus, the Differences between Western Medicine and Holistic Practices, and how it Aided in her Recovery from Chronic Illness. Thank you to this...

  35. Iconic EP04: How Lauren Zima Solidified Her Place in Entertainment News

    Lauren Zima, Former host of "Entertainment Tonight", discusses the Path to her Successful Career in Journalism, Being Married to Chris Harrison of "The Bachelor", and her Experience in College Sororities. Plus, She Provides Insight on how to find Positives in Grief. Thank you to this episode's...

  36. Iconic EP03: Q&A with Christy and Brendan

    In this episode, Christy and Brendan dissect wild real life relationships, financial, and family dilemmas. They break down each scenario, give their takes, and catch up on exciting news happening in Christy’s world. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! HOP WTR: For a limited time my listeners…

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  37. Iconic EP02: How Melissa Reidhead Climbed to Become Clarins Executive Director

    Melissa Reidhead, Head of Communications at Clarins, discusses her fight to the top in the beauty industry, working with GiGi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, Tyler Cameron, and more. She gives all the beauty tips and tricks and breaks down the best skin care routines! Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going…

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  38. Iconic EP01: How Iskra Lawrence Beat The Modeling Industry And Built An Empire

    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...

  39. Vulnerable EP107: How Beauty Guru, Briel Adams Wheatley, Overcame All Odds

    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...

  40. Vulnerable EP106: Kamie Crawford On The Dark Side Of Winning Miss Teen USA

    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...

  41. Vulnerable EP105: The Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z w/ Comedian Myles Weber

    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...

  42. Vulnerable EP104: EG Daily On Partying With Motley Crue And Guns N Roses

    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...

  43. Vulnerable EP103: This is 40; Sharing My Life Lessons

    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...

  44. Vulnerable EP102: Carla Renata Reveals How Zendaya Became The Star Of Shake It Up

    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…

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  45. Vulnerable EP101: The Middle’s Eden Sher Opens Up About Acting On A Hit Sitcom

    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…

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  46. Vulnerable EP100: Two Hot Takes Morgan Absher Exposes My Reddit Snark Page

    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…

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  47. Vulnerable EP99: Good Luck Charlie Actor, Jason Dolley On Being Humbled After Disney

    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...

  48. Vulnerable EP98: My Hubby, Brendan Rooney's Harrowing Journey from Bootcamp to PodCo CEO

    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…

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  49. Vulnerable EP97: Heidi D'Amelio On Charli and Dixie's Rise To Fame

    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…

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  50. Vulnerable EP96: How Rebecca Black Is Shedding Her Past And Rebirthing Herself

    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,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Everyone thinks Christy Carlson Romano had a storybook career. That she just sprang into Disney Channel stardom overnight, made millions, and lived happily after. Spoiler alert, she didn’t! There were countless failures along the way and there still are. The Vulnerable Podcast is an invitation to hang out every week with Christy as she invites friends, celebrities, and experts for in-depth conversations discussing the good, the complicated, the beauty of being human, and what it means to be vulnerable. Join Christy every Tuesday as we navigate the ups and downs of her guests’ paths to success.

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Everyone thinks Christy Carlson Romano had a storybook career. That she just sprang into Disney Channel stardom overnight, made millions, and lived happily after. Spoiler alert, she didn’t! There were countless failures along the way and there still are. The Vulnerable Podcast is an invitation to...

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