Today on Vulnerable, I am joined by a familiar Disney face, Matthew Scott Montgomery! Matthew is best known for his work on Disney Channel, most notably his role on So Random!. Matthew explains the difficulty of growing up as a queer kid in the South, and how a breakthrough theater role led him to out himself to his parents. With undeniable courage, Matthew pulls back the curtain on his experience with conversion therapy and how he broke free from it. What role did Demi Lovato play in Matthew’s journey? Was he really electrocuted and hypnotized? Why did he feel like he deserved to go to conversion therapy? Join us for this heartfelt and brave conversation. You can follow Matthew at @matthew_scott_montgomery on Instagram and @matthewscottmontgomery 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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