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 o...
Oct 31, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Oct 24, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Oct 19, 2023•38 min
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...
Oct 10, 2023•40 min
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? W...
Oct 03, 2023•40 min
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...
Sep 26, 2023•40 min
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 ...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min
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 conversa...
Sep 05, 2023•21 min
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 m...
Aug 29, 2023•43 min
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...
Aug 23, 2023•37 min
Today on Vulnerable, I am joined by the wonderfully talented Isaak Presley! Isaak is best known for his roles in Fuller House and the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle opposite Jenna Ortega. He is continuing to pursue many things in the arts, including a successful music career. Isaak opens up about his experience navigating the industry as a child actor, why he made the decision to get sober, and how getting arrested changed his life. Who had drama on the set of Stuck in the Middle? How...
Aug 15, 2023•53 min
Today on Vulnerable, I’m sharing a Millennial Moment where I take a look at the effects of brands like Barbie, Victoria’s Secret, and Abercrombie & Fitch. What do these brands have in common? They have lived through Y2K and have now completely rebranded to become a better, less problematic version of themselves. Is Barbie REALLY a feminist icon? How did Victoria’s Secret affect young millennial women? Did Abercrombie’s photographer prey on young models? Tune in now to find out. Follow me, Ch...
Aug 08, 2023•25 min
Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to connect with the amazing Maitland Ward! Maitland is an actress and adult film star, best known for her role as Rachel McGuire in Boy Meets World. Maitland is open and honest about her career shift from traditional Hollywood to adult entertainment. She talks about how she got into the industry, relationships with her old Boy Meets World stars, and how her new career has ultimately liberated her from Hollywood. When was Maitland Google’s top trending ...
Aug 01, 2023•30 min
Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by Ren Stevens’ very own bestie, and one of my favorite people, Lauren Frost! Lauren is an actor and stylist best known for her role as Ruby Mendel in Even Stevens as well as her portrayal of Young Barbra in Barbra Streisand’s Timeless Tour. Lauren and I chat about our time growing up together on Even Stevens and the highs and lows of our friendship. We talk about our teenage relationships and heartbreaks, Lauren’s Hollywood journey after Even Stevens, and her cur...
Jul 25, 2023•43 min
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 TikTok. Trisha talks ALL about the ups and downs of her life as a content creator. She opens up about the controversy she’s endured, dangerous online encounters and threats, and the absolute joys of becoming a mother to a be...
Jul 18, 2023•42 min
Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Clayton Snyder! Clayton stole the hearts of many as the teen heartthrob Ethan Craft on Lizzie McGuire. He continues to act to this day while also working as a successful realtor AND water poloist. Clayton shares what it was like growing up on Disney Channel while trying to live a normal, teenage life. He talks about his water polo career, his Lizzie McGuire audition, and why he stepped away from acting after filming the Lizzie McGuire Movie. Did Clayton br...
Jul 11, 2023•51 min
Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by the talented writer, director, and actress, Madison De La Garza! Madison is best known for her role as Juanita Solis on Desperate Housewives. Madison talks about her journey to Hollywood as a child and what it was like growing up in the industry on one of the most famous TV sets. She also shares her current passions, including directing, teaching, and raising awareness for incredibly talented TikTok actors. What Desperate Housewives scene traumatized Madison? W...
Jul 04, 2023•39 min
Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to connect with Lizzie McGuire’s very own Davida Williams! Davida is an actress best known for her roles as “Claire Miller” in Lizzie McGuire and “Taylor Morrison” in Hallmark’s Game, Set, Love. Davida opens up about the challenges of life as a child actor and the comfort she felt on the set of Lizzie McGuire. She also shares the shocking initial plot of the Jonas Brothers’ Disney TV show, ABC’s failed attempt to make Lizzie McGuire into a high school ...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min
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 height person in a family of little people. He describes the challenges and joys of growing up with a different family experience, and the meaning of his new book, “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different.”...
Jun 20, 2023•38 min
Today on Vulnerable, my dear friend Mara Wilson is back, and it’s such a joy to talk with her again. You might know Mara from her iconic childhood roles in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. She’s also an NYU graduate, accomplished writer, and child actor rights advocate. Mara opens up about what it was like to step back from a successful acting career, her unique experience as a student at NYU, and how often fame is misunderstood. She also talks about the healing and hardships that came along with wri...
Jun 13, 2023•54 min
This week on Vulnerable, I’m joined by the incredibly talented actor and TikTok star, Luke Cook. Luke is best known for his role as Lucifer in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and he keeps his 1.5 million TikTok followers entertained with some of the funniest anti-influencer parodies you’ll ever see. Luke and I dig into his experience as an actor in Hollywood and his journey to get where he is today. He shares how he found his niche of pushing back on celebrity culture on TikTok, his very worst a...
Jun 06, 2023•53 min
Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by actor and musician Corey Feldman! Corey got his start from his roles in The Goonies, Stand by Me, and The Lost Boys, and has gone on to have a successful music career. As someone who has worked in the industry since he was 3 years old, Corey has a unique passion for child actor rights and protections. He shares about his tell-all memoir, his friendship with Hugh Hefner, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his unfinished documentary. He also gives a ...
May 30, 2023•50 min
Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Melanie Samuels and Melissa Coulier! Melanie is a holistic nutritionist and Melissa is a fitness instructor and award-winning photographer. They are the Co-Founders of Living Well with Mel and Mel, a wellness brand focused on bio-individuality and managing inflammation. Melanie and Melissa talk about their unique holistic wellness journeys, and how Melanie’s battle with disordered eating and Melissa’s Lupus diagnosis brought them together to find healing a...
May 23, 2023•48 min
Today on Vulnerable, I review Jennette McCurdy’s beautiful and heart-wrenching memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” So much of what Jennette shares is close to my heart, and I was deeply impacted by this book. Jennette’s book gives a raw and honest look into her life growing up in the industry. She talks about her complex and often confusing relationship with her mom, the abuse she suffered from her mom and Nickelodeon, and how her trauma compounded into years eating disorders and addictions. But her...
May 16, 2023•39 min
Today on Vulnerable, I’m joined by Dan Benson! Dan is an actor best known for his role as Zeke Beakerman on “Wizards of Waverly Place,” and has recently found a new kind of fame on OnlyFans. Dan is the epitome of Vulnerable, and gives an up close and personal view about his experience transitioning from a Disney Channel star to an OnlyFans star. He shares the unexpected circumstances of how he was introduced to OnlyFans, how he’s grown in self-confidence, and the importance of organizations like...
May 09, 2023•46 min
Today on Vulnerable, I have the opportunity to talk with the brilliant Dr. Bruce Perry. Dr. Perry is a teacher, clinician, and researcher in children’s mental health. Dr. Perry shares all about the complexities of childhood trauma, and we explore how that manifests in the entertainment industry. We dig into how advocacy is often seen as a hindrance in Hollywood, how child actors are given little to no protection in the industry, and the hope that these realities might change for the better one d...
May 02, 2023•48 min
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 about her experiences on “That’s So Raven” and shares what it was like reprising her role for “Ravens Home.” She also talks about her relationship with Raven-Symoné, her Hollywood hookups, and why child actors are such ea...
Apr 25, 2023•49 min
Today on Vulnerable, I chat with Juliana Joel! Juliana made history by being Disney Channel’s first openly transgender actress through her role as Nikki in “Raven’s Home.” She discusses the lack of positive trans representation in the industry while growing up, how she accidentally outed herself in high school and now, confidently owning her identity. What advice did Raven give Juliana when she walked on the Disney Channel set? How did she deal with the negative press? Listen now! You can follow...
Apr 18, 2023•52 min
Today on Vulnerable, I chat with Nathalia Ramos! Nathalia is a former actress and current Associate Director for Studio B at Berggruen Institute in Los Angeles. She is best known for her role as Yasmin in the movie “Bratz” and as Nina in the Nickelodeon television series, “House of Anubis.” She talks about her transition from actress to political content creator and merging her two passions in her role at Berggruen Institute. She shares her experiences filming the movie “Bratz,” the moment she r...
Apr 11, 2023•57 min
Today on Vulnerable, I chat with actress and children’s rights activist, Taylor Dooley! Taylor made her debut into the industry with her role as Lavagirl in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. She opens up about her experiences as a child actor, and shares some of her most traumatic moments on set. She also talks about her relationship with her mom, advocating for change in Hollywood and reprising her role as Lavagirl on We Can Be Heroes. What did Matthew Lawrence warn her about on the set ...
Apr 04, 2023•55 min
