That’s So Raven Star Speaks Out on Substance Abuse and Child Acting

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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 easy targets for substance abuse.
What role in “That’s So Raven” did Anneliese initially audition for? Which Disney star taught Anneliese about sex? Join us to find out!
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Welcome to the official Christy Carlson Romano KZbin channel! Christy has been a working actress and singer since she was 6 years old. She moved to Los Angeles with her mother when she was 14 to star in the Disney Channel franchise, Even Stevens as Ren Stevens alongside Shia LaBeouf. Christy enjoyed many years with Disney gaining an Emmy nomination for her voice work as Kim Possible and starring on Broadway in Beauty and the Beast. She went on to balance her college career at Barnard College, Columbia University with filming movies for ABC Family including: ‘Campus Confidential’, ‘Taking Five’, ‘The Cutting Edge 2: Going for the Gold’, and ‘The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream’. Christy returned to Broadway in her mid twenties and learned to be a puppeteer in the Tony-Award winning ‘Avenue Q’. Christy was married to her husband on New Years Eve , 2013 in Banff, Canada after having met in a screenwriting class in college. She became impassioned with directing and made her debut in Lionsgate’s “Christmas All Over Again”. While she still works as an actress, she enjoys living in Orange County with her husband, Brendan Rooney, and daughters, Isabella and Sophia. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications!
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[@christycarlsonromano]

What's your favorite Chelsea Daniels moment from That's So Raven or Raven's Home??

[@kylehennessey4591]

“Do you carry a lunchbox?”

[@matthewmargherita348]

The Leonard Stevenson scream! 😂

[@BrandonCroker]

Say goodnight Chelsea!

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

Chelsea: Do you still wear those pajamas, you know the ones with the bunny feet, baby? Cory: Well, baby, if that's what turns you on. 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@ddraper4819]

The Halloween episode where they turned into cows! And the Under Cover SuperStar and she sang alone in the hallways as always. just the locker stairwell and me!

[@trent_king]

I love how she wasn't afraid to mention Orlando. He's often given the Voldemort treatment and not spoken of. But Annalise spoke of him as though he were a person like everybody else. Like he was there too, so let's not omit him from history😢

[@jazminpolanco3187]

What part of the video ?

[@dasiareed2708]

I mean he’s burned a few bridges so I don’t blame people for not mentioning him especially raven

[@diamondkrissy101]

What happened?

[@Diamond92189]

@@diamondkrissy101 Orlando is a crack head now 😢😢😢

[@divanaraebruce580]

​@diamondkrissy101 honestly highly recommend looking up some videos about it. It's actually super sad. He's said some very incoherent things on Dr Phil, like said his wife was still pregnant with their 2 year old. He's struggled real bad with drugs, and posted many rants while under the influence. The reason Raven doesn't really talk about him is because he said publicly that they dated on set of the show and he has a tattoo of her face, everyone started asking her about him in interviews, especially when he really started going down hill, and I'm guessing her management was like "redirect the conversation if he comes up" because she avoids it well. I just hope he gets better, he and his kids deserve that

[@affordableslay]

As a 28 year old millennial, I can confirm that we indeed do love Cadet Kelly.

[@Noblesavage31]

31 and I loved it

[@allison3852]

​​@@Noblesavage31you like that movie I never saw it before is it on Disney plus

[@Noblesavage31]

@@allison3852 yes it’s a really good watch they both show their acting abilities well and the story is Clishae but still awesome

[@Gabriellaella23]

Cadet Kelly used to be my favorite DCOM. I joined jrotc in high school because of it. 😅 I’m 32.

[@d1mples91]

Ooooooo yes a must

[@paolaestala9053]

Has anyone requested she do a podcast with Aly & AJ I feel they would have so much to talk about too! Loved this episode ❤️

[@cristelvelasquez9851]

That would be great ❤

[@Reina_garza]

YES

[@TaylourwtheHalo]

THIS

[@Qrlekfjtj9]

Omg that would be amazingggg

[@singer0004]

I'd love that! I was obsessed with them! I went to one of their concerts as a kid

[@deethkhl]

The fact Annaliese was only 15 years old is insane😮! She’s always been so mature and super talented, I have so much respect for her.

[@amylee8969]

I think she was 17 when season 1 was filming but perhaps 16 and a half when she auditioned and got the part.

[@0penthis]

Yeah 15 turning 16 in 2000 so she would've been 17-18 during the first seasons filming and 18 when it aired on Disney

[@BaybeeBella-kk5ww]

She seemed so much more grown up when I was like 5

[@Nessa305]

I love her energy. She always played Chelsea’s so well because I feel like it’s also a part of her . Like without even trying . She’s the best.

[@amylee8969]

Yeah I started watching That’s So Raven around 7th grade and I’ve always loved how down time earth she is/was. And Chelsea was such a funny sweet character.

[@Prizzilla]

Yes! That warm comforting friend chelsea was really is her!

[@L0VEisAmixtape]

Wait... I couldn't find that part.

[@karaniqueskorner]

Yes! Definitely feel that when watching her in this interview.

[@phamawa]

Lol honestly right when she started talking/yelling I thought, "oh she's exactly how I imagined she would be".

[@sabrina.natalie]

I really wish the Olsen Twins would come and speak. I can only the amount of trauma and pain they’ve endured. They sacrificed their ENTIRE childhood to provide us with entertainment.

[@MaddietheWindy]

That would be awesome. I really want to hear their story.

[@Meanie74]

And we treat them like trash for it. Was watching a clip of Wanda/vision and there was a comment that when Wanda was dying or something she resembled the Olsen twins bc the ED….in 23 to thousand of likes …..parasocial relationships are so real. The fact people feel so entitled to their being to say stuff like that

[@karaniqueskorner]

Bruh. Imagine! I’ve always wanted to hear from them now. I’m sure there was just so much going on during their rise to fame.

[@beyourself2444]

Nobody asked them too though.

[@TYSHAAA]

@@beyourself2444 They were children.

[@MarianaAlmazzi]

We must protect Anneliese van der Pol at all costs. She has such a supportive and positive energy, spending every chance possible bringing Christy up. It’s so hard to find this kind of people in the industry, good for them!

[@amylee8969]

I remember they performed the Circle of Life from the Lion King re-release. They were hands down the best female singers of the group.

[@miguelangelpacheco8673]

I’m too busy protecting the little gay Asian from That 90s Show lol

[@gmmartines7331]

​@@miguelangelpacheco8673 😂😂😂

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

​@@miguelangelpacheco8673😂😂

[@lataniafenn6073]

I’ve always loved Annalise’s voice and speech pattern. It’s so dynamic and easy to listen to.

[@priscillanazar1152]

Same I was thinking ❤

[@kathie_explores]

Kinda reminds me of Winona Ryder

[@lizmariequinn]

Very soothing

[@gmmartines7331]

Is that what it's called, speech pattern? English isn't my first language so I'm unsure but absolutely! I've always found her voice to be so soothing and easy on the ears.

[@emilyward4388]

Agreed!! Her voice is so nostalgic for me

[@PinkMetalHead]

"Over it" is still one of the best Disney Channel songs ever! Love Anneliese

[@Siabeysment]

Yesss! Listened to it a couple of days ago😩❤️

[@pawpkulture]

Thank goodness someone commented this

[@monamarty2603]

Yessss!!! I listen to my childhood disney bops often! Legit helps with my anxiety and calms me 😊

[@MykelMontana]

Yasssss omg!

[@karlawasherepr]

It’s one of my favorite songs! I still listen to that song!

[@kevinroyceho]

I love Anneliese for speaking out about Disney's antiblack racism. it's a very necessary thing to mention

[@PrettyGuardian]

Sharing that quick story was profound on so many levels.

[@nadiashireensiddiqi]

The show was popularised as That's So Raven starring Raven Symone. Jenna Ortega and Zendaya are women of colour.

[@JadaPinkettJr]

"Everybody has to accept everything"

[@JadaPinkettJr]

Things have happened to black people that the US nation is just now starting to acknowledge. I just found out three fifths ⅗ rule meant that my ancestor had to prove they were even humans all the way

[@JadaPinkettJr]

Right here in this country right here in the U.S

[@Lady_Potter]

I'm 30 years old and That's So Raven is still one of my favorite TV shows of all time. This episode was so special ❤️ I love Anneliese so much!!

[@ParteeSims]

Same!!! I loooved That’s so Raven and all of the people were fantastic actors/actresses

[@kendallklement9809]

Sister Sister will always be my favorite. That's so raven early seasons is my second

[@angeladecarlo1455]

100% agree!!!

[@vivresaviva]

whats good class of 2010-11 ✨

[@jessicat2304]

@@vivresaviva class of 2006 here heart

[@rrdcreates]

Annalise just seems so genuine- I can see her being a talent agent or acting and singing coach

[@dr.wolfstar1765]

Or like actress

[@amylee8969]

Yeah, and just like on the show, she has a really got and close friendship with Raven. Unlike Adrianne and Raven who can’t seem to get along for some reason.

[@thekingswool]

You HAVE TO have her back. I did not want this episode to end. Such a great conversation!

[@joykinser]

I agree!

[@brittanyheise3746]

I felt the exact same!!!

[@danceableandloveable]

Agreed!

[@Jackie-eb2fr]

This has been the best, I didnt know Chelsea was so funny and great so talented

[@cheyenna3401]

I didn’t want this to end either. I would love to see her many more times. Beautiful ladies!

[@kaitlynnichole476]

I love how positive the two of you are. Like there’s really no jealousy with you guys. You two were so sweet when talking about the new generation of Disney actresses. I really respect you two.

[@christycarlsonromano]

of course. I love her and those who have come after us.

[@ArielUpshaw]

The chemistry in conversation between these two is magic. I can't believe we get to witness this Disney vet crossover. What CC Romano is doing for the millenial Disney tribe is legendary. What a time to be alive. 🎉

[@utopianslay]

Yeah, this is a dream episode

[@erindonnelly9689]

I LOVED hearing these women hype each other up so much to the point that I felt like I was getting second-hand hype. Annalise would say “o my gosh Christy, you’re so amazing” and I’d be sitting thinking/feeling “thanks, girl, I think you’re amazing, too!” 😂 This whole episode was the best example of women building up other women ❤

[@veronicadominguez298]

Same haha

[@RochellB46]

It’s like they were in awe of each other 😊

[@danceableandloveable]

Loved it so much

[@broomhilder]

Seeing two people just uplift and encourage each other brings me happiness

[@cherylmaden5989]

Girl power!!!😁🥰

[@nixonsneverendingthoughts2824]

She’s KILLING that blonde hair. Yesss

[@Del_Vasto]

I'm going to need a full version of Christy and Anneliese singing circle of life asap. I always enjoy hearing Christy sing, she has an incredible voice

[@ICgay4]

You're so cute and omg great interview

[@Lunarj]

So does Annalise. I got to see her live when she was bell on broadway. She is a power house.

[@warriorwinter2233]

Both of them❤🎉 yes!!!! Christy helped me learn how to sing sing. She was the first Disney girl with a realllll voice. I wished so much more for both of them because they are REAL and not manufactured voices ❤🎉

[@Jassymonique96_]

This was such a good episode. Loved to see you two together. Annelise looks so good with the blonde hair omg

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤

[@brithevirgo]

She really does! It’s stunning

[@sadem1045]

@@christycarlsonromano You should definitely have Raven on next

[@mccordcahill2330]

@@christycarlsonromano aand now I have two new girl crushes bc your vibes together were really something.

[@chessieray1465]

The sisterly energy in this video is everything and more. Anneliese had a point of the network needing to take responsibility for their part of how child/teen actors might stumble and fall on hard times with substances.

[@leon4000]

It made me wonder how young stars get access to substances in the first place. Someone had to have told them this stuff after these kids had stardom.

[@makayla03333]

@@leon4000 Hollywood is filled with substances and hard drugs, it’s seen as “cool” and it’s not difficult to get access even for child stars. I think it’s the parent’s fault for not keeping an eye on them and making sure they end up in the right circles

[@SabrinaTwyla]

CAN WE BRING BACK ANNELIESE MORE?! She’s just SUCH a great energy💖 You both just shine together it’s amazing🫶

[@utopianslay]

I would luvvvv a part two. They’re so honest and it’s refreshing.

[@demoisellejoli91]

I met her in like 2016 at my job. My other coworkers did not know who she was. I was hesitant to let her know I was a fan since it's the medical field but I told her and it made her happy. She was so kind! I wish her the best💕

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

I had as big a crush on Chelsea as Cory did in the show during those early seasons 😂 I think it was a thing with me growing up that I was always crushing on the 'female best friend' rather than the 'female main character.'

[@Heeyitsmika]

i always wanted to be the best friend more than the main character too HAHAHA

[@DarkManX16]

For me I always liked older women since I was young

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

@@DarkManX16 same dude same haha

[@Maxmellow94]

Same I loved Chelsea something about her was great

[@CJ-zj6eh]

You two are a duo I never thought I needed?? I never felt true nostalgia like this. U guys talking about ur Disney era just gives me pure serotonin and it connects a lot of dots abt Disney as a company back then

[@saintc1032]

There’s something about watching my childhood idols interact that makes me feel comfort and sane.

[@ummmuurdone7805]

Right? Also to add to that to see them sit in an intimate and genuine way. Not through some major corp channel, but just a KZbin channel. Like, that’s so crazy cool to me to see in this kind of day

[@sassysucculent6291]

@@ummmuurdone7805 I couldn’t agree more. I would LOVE to see a podcast with the 2 of these women

[@taylorp535]

I love these, I struggle with anxiety and depression and these interviews make me realize that even stars go though these things too. Thanks for bringing mental health struggles to life and being so open about yours and others ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dionnad5117]

I feel that! I hope you've been well 💜

[@SuperFirstSecond]

Its always hard thinking about who isn't with us today, or who is still struggling with getting help. I'd always thought of Christy as someone who "survived" the industry, but its clear that it takes something out of everyone. I'm very glad she's doing these shows and connecting with people who went through all the same stuff. There's a lot of "protect the kids" terminology being thrown around by people who don't mean it, so I'm glad Christy working with others to try and protect future child actors. Y'all are lovely people offering great insight into struggles that are so often hidden until they become tabloids, but still demystify viewer's nostalgia in a fun and thought provoking way. Thank you for making these.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you! I am definitely moving forward but its gonna take a while.

[@JU4NJO5UE]

Christy bring back Anneliese we all want a pt.2! Your guy's bond and communication was tooo refreshing to see and entertaining! Plus it's nice to learn more about the industry from some of our favorite childhood stars. And I knew Chelsea's character had some punk/goth tones to it from the beginning episodes! When she would wear her school themed skirt with red leggings I totally caught on that maybe that was her original character but they then changed her up a bit. Glad to know it was her true style at the time. Favorite line from Chelsea: "Do you carry a lunchbox?!" 😆❤️

[@michaelbline4881]

love her so much. I am 26 now, and i still sing “alone in the hallways as alwayysss…” 😭❤️ i’ll never forget that iconic performance in the hallway lmao

[@nileia]

Shut up same!! I literally rewatched that scene recently after definitely over 10 years and it stayed looping in my head since I was a kid. Ha! Love it

[@azzyazeez]

“Everyday in French Class, I ask Mademoiselle for the girls' room pass” iconic performance!! 🤌🏾

[@derricksimms3034]

@@nileia me too i’m 26 now too and they will never get old for me

[@nileia]

@@derricksimms3034 I even started watching Ravens home just to see them together again as their characters 😭

[@derricksimms3034]

@@nileia yes Raven never changed and I love about her! Annalise the way she plays Chelsea is so convincing.

[@grantgilbert2822]

Christy: it was a small part… Annalise: SO WHAT CHRISTY!? That is such a cool credit” “I feel robbed of a friendship with you… it’s bullshit” CCR Love watching the two of you build each other up, that’s why I re watch this one. Great stuff!

[@cruelladediva]

I’m 30 years old and I am sooo excited to see you both… y’all were really apart of my childhood and I just want to thank you both for the epic moments and lovely memories 💖💖 “Do You Carry A Lunchbox?” Is my favorite Chelsea quote and The Kim Possible “Kimmunicator” beep is my text tone ✨😂

[@amylee8969]

I am 32 (33 next month) and I love both of them. I watched That’s So Raven, Even Stevens, and Lizzie McGuire all the time during my middle school days.

[@ieshaweaver4013]

😊28 but yes lol I love them and they are definitely icons in their own right!

[@KC-wb7lq]

I’m 30 too! Such great memories for us

[@celestejames5228]

29 and yes! I agree!

[@connieaguilar2773]

Omg do you carry a lunch box😂😂😂😂😂 still the funniest line I’ve ever heard!!!!

[@DIORGUILTY]

Seeing two frequent faces from my childhood interact and catch up so effortlessly and genuinely makes me feel so warm. I’m going to go watch the rest of her interviews, cause this is a nice feeling.

[@brieebird5700]

They compliment each other in so many ways. Would watch anything of them together!

[@Shanana529]

The topic got changed so often I really wanted to get their take on what happen to the Lizzie spin-off lol. We definitely need a part two you guys have so much to talk about 😊

[@nathanielplacide4119]

I've been binge watching her interviews series, she really knows how to talk to people, this is a gift.

[@descendingdiaries]

Absolutely!!

[@christycarlsonromano]

I love you

[@nathanielplacide4119]

@@christycarlsonromano 🥰🥰 More interviews please 🙏🏾

[@cina1994]

Yea this is my first full interview and im hooked!

[@bnorem09]

I absolutely adore her. She’s so well spoken. A delight to listen to. I wish she had more Broadway credits.

[@rrumham]

The musical episode fever dream always stuck with me. Chelsea singing, "Alone in the hallways as always," gets stuck in my head so often. Loved this.

[@Carlosagerman]

Periodt

[@T00KO0L]

Probably my most favorite guests Christy had so far. Bravo. Love how realistic to many ways child actors fail. It isn't always just with the parents but the expectaction after the show is done. Must be a lot of pressure from being adored to becoming just a normal person. No wonder almost all of then turns into depression. Love how they cover the forgotten and former childhood like Orlando Brown on turns to drugs. Very impressed from the begginning to the end!

[@JordanJSparks]

okay the 5 seconds of you 2 singing at the end lit my entire heart up. Please don't think of yourself as a bad singer, and I promise to try and do the same about my own singing!

[@jackiewilson2009]

Wow like Jordan Sparks commenting on here is really cool :)

[@JordanJSparks]

@@jackiewilson2009 haha hello!

[@katy9000]

These two have such genuine and lovely chemistry, I would watch 5 more podcasts on all of the little side convos they almost went off on. Its incredible to see two successful women who've been through so much be willing to be so vulnerable, so generous with the next generations and so supportive of each other as well. Its really infectious and just wonderful. Thank you for this!

[@CiaraContent]

oh my goodness, this was so therapeutic and beautiful to witness. 2 people I absolutely loved watching grow up gab about theatre and uplift each other. This was a great discussion and yall sounded AMAZING singing the iconic Circle of Life song that me and all my cousins were so excited for when it premiered back in 2003. This was magical

[@emilyfields5510]

I love Ciara too 💝

[@CiaraContent]

@@emilyfields5510 great taste, she's everything!

[@allison3852]

​@@CiaraContentwhat circle of life

[@lavp365]

this was so heartwarming, genuine, and thought provoking. you guys have amazing chemistry & i’m glad you get to be friends and make up for the time lost. the nostalgia was also fed hahaha. you’re both so incredibly talented and i love both your voices so much! i grew up on them and have always been a fan. 💕

[@ThatGirlOnYourTV]

❤❤ yes 👏🏾

[@kasshmoney4423]

The entertainment business is so backwards. Annalise and Christy should be A-listers. So much beauty, charisma and raw talent these women have.

[@TT.3123]

They probably said no to some strange requests from people in high places. But I bet they don’t regret it

[@XXallycat101XX]

Christy always gives off this amazing energy about her that could make anyone instantly feel comfortable. So glad you decided to make this podcast! It's nice to see stars be so raw and real about the business. Love you so much ❤️

[@jacquielai]

Christy singing "Perfect Day" on Even Stevens is a regular song played in our house to this day. Got to love the Tweety Stevens Connection. Keep singing Christy!!

[@emilybirchall745]

This podcast was like therapy, the positive energy they radiate when together is infectious! There is no comparison with their talent for singing - Christy’s sparkle could never compare to Anneliese’s and Anneliese’s sparkle could never compare to Christy’s.

[@alyssia8767]

I love love love the way anneliese speaks. I could listen to her talk forever. and I keep replaying her reassure christy that she’s a great singer and not to doubt herself it’s so sweet

[@kaylascales2658]

I feel like y'all just healed my inner child! This makes me so happy seeing people that I grew up watching having such an awesome conversation

[@ddraper4819]

I love this! I heard she sings on broadway now. How awesome is that! Thank you Christy for this video

[@adelinetayler5998]

She sang on Broadway a few times, but right now she’s doing a concert series for Disney Princesses - not Broadway.

[@ednitatrejo]

You girls ending it with the circle of life!! Made me emotional and happy!! Loved Disney channel shows growing up and I’m glad everyone that I grew up watching is now making podcasts

[@shaylnbaby10210]

I AM SO JAZZED YOU INTERVIEWED HER GOD I LOVE HER!!!!!!!!! SHE IS AMAZING! THIS IS A PERFECT EPISODE TO LISTEN TO WHEN IM AT WORK!!!! YESSS

[@crankiemuniz]

This, by far, was my favorite episode of Vulnerable. I was so sad for it to end. I need more Christy and Anneliese!! This episode felt like two life long friends catching up as if no time had past.

[@clay333]

Your podcast has been so great. I really love the way you let guests tell their truth without judgement or restriction. You have such a special way of making your guest feel comfortable, as well as seen and heard. I’m so happy to have found the podcast!

[@christycarlsonromano]

thank you sweetheart!

[@grantgilbert2822]

Watching the two of you sing at the end was everything! Christy, the way you let yourself go and Annalise, how supportive both vocally and with your body language was as genuine as friendship goes. Great ep, guys! BTW Christy, Annalise is right, you have a beautiful singing voice!

[@jennelleten5608]

You two have such amazing chemistry. I feel like a lot of your guest have really big energy and try to overshadow you. But annelise is such a beautiful soul and you guys complement each other so well. LOVED this episode.

[@SweetlyxJules]

I'm so obsessed with the rawness from you two! The vulnerability really shone through and that is so appreciated! Especially from two badass women. It's so fascinating to learn about your backgrounds in musical theatre and Broadway and tv! Both of you were icons in my childhood so I loved this episode :) Both of you would be the coolest friends ever

[@Kimbergarten101]

This lady has always, even as kid on Disney, had a fun aunt personality. Great personality and great voice!

[@lifelaughemily]

Their friendship chemistry is everything!!! Hope she comes back for many more episodes

[@danielharmon15]

I could have listened to a six hour conversation with you two. Two amazing actresses!

[@9548470cm]

It’s funny how they weren’t trying to cast a black girl as the lead but ironically Raven’s Home is the longest running Disney sitcom😂

[@brimst0neboy477]

NEW IDEA - Another Podcast with You and Anneliese I could listen to yalls rapport and back and forth all day! ♥

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤

[@tyara.collins]

I’ve always loved both of you. Literally feeling nostalgic because you two were apart of my childhood ❤ loved that’s so raven & even stevens. Both shows were my jam. Your energies together is everything!

[@javiiilockheart5105]

Truly amazing interview. Hearing two people speak from some of my favorite childhood shows growing up. Nice plot and informative story times. It's amazing to see how far you both have come and hearing of your experiences from teenage years and situations you've both endured. I think you're both great actresses and singers! Hope to see more work done from the both of you in the near future ❤

[@NostalgicStudioz]

Ugh, she is so delightful! She still reminds me of wacky Chelsea. Shows how much of her personality she put in her character. Love it. STILL love Anneliese Van Der Pol’s song “Over It“ from the stuck in the suburbs is still a jam! ❤

[@ladyjune]

Beta blockers are anti-hypertensives so definitely consult with your physician before self medicating. Loved this episode BTW

[@GREEEEN986]

Lol was totally gonna comment this as well. It can really lower the bp and if you already run on lower side of bp whether anxious or not that’s a recipe for disaster + can’t be mixed with other meds a majority of meds they can be mixed with but again like you said consult a physician 😂 I always get nervous when people don’t say that so I’m glad to see this comment

[@himomimfamous]

They also don’t work for everyone. It depends on sympathetic innervation among other things.

[@sonny544]

this host is all over the place. never finishes stories. Great guest. love her. chill vibes.

[@karaniqueskorner]

Haha true but it comes off as more of a friendship vibe when they bounce all over though lol so I think that’s why it’s okay in my mind lol but also I have ADHD so the “all over the place” convo type is so normal to me.

[@taniamejia6852]

Christy, this is the second time I heard you bring up the Circle of Life wardrobe options and I just want to say: I remember watching as a kid and thinking it did fit the image the audience had formed of you. The image was smart, cool + collected, slightly preppy because of the ruffles on the blouse but also laidback cause of the skirt.

[@Ohdeyummm]

I really enjoyed this sit down and how positive and genuine you two are. I especially appreciate Annalise for being honest and vocal about the systemic racism at the time even now. There is no “buisness knows no color” for poc because it takes a certain look to even enter those privileged spaces. Disney especially…

[@delisawhite8108]

This was sooooo good!! I love the chemistry between the two of y'all! She did an amazing job playing Chelsea lol the Halloween episode when her and Raven turn into cows is always a classic 😂

[@silverxXxlining]

I feel like they could host a pod together!

[@angeladecarlo1455]

Omg love love love Chelsea ! I may be borderline obsessed with that’s so raven and raven’s home, but it was such a HUGE part of my life. I also remember in the Even Stevens movie the squirrel started attacking you guys, I could not stop laughing including my whole family 🤣🤣 both are such good core memories and hope both of you are doing well. Life has sure taken us on a journey since we were kids, and seeing you guys ‘grow up with me’ was so much fun! I wish nothing but the best for both of you!

[@Tasty_Tango45]

Is this the woman who voiced Kim Possible? She looks fantastic and I’m glad she’s active all these years after

[@babysnowowl]

Yes 😊

[@Juwlz]

Growing up, I pictured Christi as this quiet, conservative kid and I have no idea why 😂 which is why I think this podcast is so fascinating 😂 because I was so dead wrong as a kid, about her personality and I absolutely find her so relatable now

[@orland0110]

Thank you so much for making my day with having the amazing and extremely beautiful Anneliese van der Pol on this episode. You are a treasure Christy and I love your content so much! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thanks for joining us! ❤

[@miguelmaglantay1698]

The chemistry and conversation is just so natural between these two! Hope you'll have her back on a regular basis!

[@angelarose6155]

She's amazing so I know this will be amazing ❤ shes got my full support and love she's always been someone I looked up too same for you christy

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤

[@brittanyzahn7939]

Chelsea was one of my first girl crushes haha oh Anneliese you are still a gorgeous person inside and out. Love you two and coming across this podcast made my day.

[@christycarlsonromano]

she totally is!

[@sarina7199]

love this episode! i know it's a long shot idea, but maybe you could do an episode with Kay Panabaker! if it's true that she's a zookeeper at disney world, i find it so interesting that she retired from an acting career to something so vastly different, but still is working for the same company. i'm sure it would be an incredibly interesting conversation even if it's just about her education/post-acting career :)

[@sarahmoore6521]

I LOVE her!! She's so talented, like a quadruple threat lol, that's so raven was a great show, but honestly to me Chelsea really added an element that was so significant that it would have not have been as popular without her, im so glad christy is taking the initiative to make a place for all these kids now adults, to share and express and just talk❤ very important thing to do! Good job Christy!

[@Nightman221k]

Anneliese's cover of "Candle on the Water" was one of my favorites on the mixtape me and my sisters had of Disney songs. I remember when she said it was Chelsea from That's So Raven singing it, I was like, "I didn't know she could sing!" I love her voice!

[@Theylovelani777]

This gave me life, I’ve grown up loving these two and to see them now talking about the industry and their own plights and anxieties, highs and lows, it was extremely insightful and I would totally watch a podcast with the two of you as the host🥲💚

[@HMMC101]

That’s so Raven was one of my favorite shows as a kid! If not my favorite!!! I loved how That’s so Raven incorporated skits from I Love Lucy and brought that style of comedy to the millennials. This is so great to see you both after so many years! ❤❤❤ You both will always have a special place in my heart. I feel my 9,10,11 year old self come out when I see you and your guests 😂 P.S. and yes, Zachary Scott is pretty cool! I’ve seen several performances there. It’s a very intimate setting.

[@NathanTRousseau]

Honestly. These interviews have been really healing for me. I'm in the transition out of entertainment right now, and I'm having to process a lot of the feelings y'all talk about. Also I aaaalllways wanted to be a Disney kid, and I think its really healing to my inner child to hear all these people who I looked up to and wanted to emulate talk about how hard it was. I'm forced to realize that; knowing the level of anxiety that I have to deal with in my adult life; me as a 6-16 year old kid, would have *absolutely* fallen the Fuck apart in that environment. I don't think I would have made it, and yet there has always been this part of me that has thought it was just because I wasn't "good enough." It's not that I'm glad those things happened to all of you, but these conversations have really helped me to undo a lot of the feelings of not being good enough that have been stuffed deep down since I was a child. It's helping me with my transition to stepping away and prioritizing my healing. Disney kid live wasn't for me, and I feel protected from it actually, protected by the rejections. People talk about all the alarmist stuff, the Abuse with a capital A (ew), but y'all talk about the practical problems, and Those are what I know would have messed me up; they already have in my adult life. It's so refreshing to hear you talk about all the complex emotions of those times that are more a kind of systematic abuse/neglect, which is less flashy, but just as much Real and has to be treated as such. Thank you for helping me realize these things. Love y'all, keep being vulnerable. The world neeeeeeeds it.

[@camara1194]

I had your greatest hits disney album. Christy, Anneliese is right. You always had a huge huge talented voice. One of the most developed disney voices of the time and never ever say that you can’t sing because the snippet that you sang at the end with her was absolutely incredible, and sounded like not a day went by. That’s the theatre training. Love Anneliese too. Hearing you guys just took me back to my childhood. Please bring her back soon.

[@amylee8969]

It’s a crime how talented singers like Christy and Annelese who were amazing singers…..never took off with a music career or serious acting. While others whose singing voices are much less stronger (no offense) took off more than they ever will🙁

[@camara1194]

@@amylee8969 right!!! like i’ll never understood what they got more marketing than these two.

[@mmoriartyy]

Awe I loved this Christy!! Glad you two finally got the time together you deserve

[@phillinsogood]

“Do You Carry a LUNCHBOX?”

[@pinkyzoe]

Right.its got a hold on me that quote . I'll randomly yell it out and im 28 lol

[@The_1_She]

I love how they are just talking. No overdone “PC” stuff. Just ppl speaking humanly about life. Imagine that, no malice or big chip egos… loved seeing these two❤❤

[@Danvers89]

Legit these two have such chemistry. You can tell they are both friend and fans of the others work. Truly I love this so much!!

[@salatkiel]

I saw Anneliese in "Emma" when they came to Phoenix. Her assistant was a little pushy about photos, autographs, etc., but after hearing these stories, it totally makes sense. She was fantastic and even though she probably hates hearing the lunchbox joke, she still giggled when we asked her if she carried a lunchbox, so thank you for that. ❤

[@caughtupinawave3501]

Oh my God, tell me why I cried at the end with the singing? It hit such a place of nostalgia and comfort to hear Christy sing again, her voice is so good. And of course Anneliese sound beautiful as ever

[@clw87]

This episode is iconic. THANK YOU for singing for us, both of you. We need like part 2, 3, 4 and 5 to all of these episodes! They’re fantastic

[@emilyconley4508]

Oh my gosh. She looks AMAZING as a blonde. Love her so much. Y'all have great chemistry, y'all should do something together. Maybe something with music?? I'd love to see you two again!!!

[@allysoncashdollar1119]

I saw Anneliese play Belle twice. And she blew my mind. It seemed like she fell off the face of the Earth for a while. I’m glad she’s around and doing well. I love seeing actresses building each other up. It’s refreshing.

[@ofsaturnstar]

Annelise is soooooo sweet, I love she and Christy talking together and sharing all of these interesting things with us.

[@SuperNovaGirl90]

Honestly, those new “it” gitls from Disney came to Disney at the right time when it was factory that instantly sky rocketed them to huge roles afterwards w/movies and Netflix. You and Annalise could act and sing all the Disney girls after you under the table! You two are the OGs and are amazingly naturally talented. ❤

[@DiontaeBlack]

This was a wonderful, intelligent and fun conversation! Idk if you'll ever see this but I hope that Anneliese can return. She's a great spirit and we loved your interactions! Keep up the great work madam

[@theenergiespodcast4074]

My upmost respect to you Christy. 🤟🏼❤️ Side note Anneliese was my favorite character on That’s So Raven.

[@asteriadiana]

I loved this episode, it felt like two friends talking. Should def have Anneliese on again!

[@damaracarpenter8316]

Christy AND Anneliese, as a lifelong fan of both of you, and a transperson I just have to say that I can't express how much it touches me hearing you talk about trans people and your willingness to learn how to discuss these things in a compassionate and kind and sensitive way. SO much love to both of you!! I hope you have Anneliesse back again!

[@olivialee_]

Christy I met you at a record store when I was in the fourth grade during your signing tour for beauty and the beast :') you were so incredibly sweet. I always loved your voice so much growing up. I hope to hear you sing again soon ♡ currently binging episodes!