Alyson Stoner — multi-disciplinary entertainer, author, and founder & CEO of Movement Genius, a pioneering mental health company — opens up about the intense pressures of early fame, personal family challenges, and their transformative journey to healing. With decades of experience in Hollywood and a deep commitment to mental health education, Alyson shares powerful stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to empower young performers navigating similar struggles.

 

And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here!

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Alyson Stoner &mdash; multi-disciplinary entertainer, author, and founder &amp; CEO of Movement Genius, a pioneering mental health company &mdash; opens up about the intense pressures of early fame, personal family challenges, and their transformative journey to healing. With decades of experience in Hollywood and a deep commitment to mental health education, Alyson shares powerful stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to empower young performers navigating similar struggles.
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<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993">And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here!</a>
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You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here:
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Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.

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Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-stringify-link="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-5842">https://lemonadamedia.com/</a>

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Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals, Silicon Valley) joins the crew to discuss his latest comedy special, 'Night Thoughts.' Kumail reminisces about his early childhood in Karachi, Pakistan, dealing with bullying, and the journey to self-acceptance. He shares candid insights into his creative process, the role of his wife Emily in his work, and the challenges of returning to standup comedy after a long hiatus. 

 

Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/podcrushed today to get started.  

Go to https://www.airalo.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply. 

Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com

 

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Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals, Silicon Valley) joins the crew to discuss his latest comedy special, 'Night Thoughts.' Kumail reminisces about his early childhood in Karachi, Pakistan, dealing with bullying, and the journey to self-acceptance. He shares candid insights into his creative process, the role of his wife Emily in his work, and the challenges of returning to standup comedy after a long hiatus.&nbsp;
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Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone&rsquo;s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! Visit https://www.<a href="http://rosettastone.com/podcrushed">rosettastone.com/podcrushed</a> today to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to https://www.<a href="http://airalo.com">airalo.com</a> and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.&nbsp;
Make changing time easier for you and your little one&hellip; order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.<a href="http://magneticme.com">MagneticMe.com</a>
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<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin">Nava</a>
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Kumail Nanjiani

Marvel superstar Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience) joins the hosts to delve into his fascinating origin story -- including candid memories of his early childhood in China, his wholly unexpected journey to Canada, and the biggest moments in his stratospheric acting career. Plus, he offers exclusive insights into his latest project, the espionage thriller series The Copenhagen Test, premiering all episodes on Peacock on December 27th.

Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed. That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life!

Go to https://airalo.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply. 

Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com 

Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993

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Penn


Sophie


Nava

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Penn


Sophie


Nava

Marvel superstar Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience) joins the hosts to delve into his fascinating origin story -- including candid memories of his early childhood in China, his wholly unexpected journey to Canada, and the biggest moments in his stratospheric acting career. Plus, he offers exclusive insights into his latest project, the espionage thriller series The Copenhagen Test, premiering all episodes on Peacock on December 27th.
Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone&rsquo;s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at <a href="https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed">https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed</a>. That&rsquo;s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life!
Go to <a href="https://airalo.com">https://airalo.com</a> and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.&nbsp;
Make changing time easier for you and your little one&hellip; order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.MagneticMe.com">https://www.MagneticMe.com&nbsp;</a>
Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993</a>
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</li>
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<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie">Sophie</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin">Nava</a>
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</ul>

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Lola Kirke -- the actor and musician known for Mozart In The Jungle, Gone Girl, and her recent role in Sinners -- joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating upbringing in a family she describes as 'wolves,' her journey into country music, and the challenges of balancing an acting and music career. She also shares candid stories of growing up around rock stars, and spills the tea on what it's like to be Penn's sister-in-law. (Seriously, she's Penn's sister-in-law). 

Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed. That’s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life!

Go to https://airalo.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply. 

Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993

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Penn


Sophie


Nava

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Penn


Sophie


Nava

Lola Kirke -- the actor and musician known for Mozart In The Jungle, Gone Girl, and her recent role in Sinners -- joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating upbringing in a family she describes as 'wolves,' her journey into country music, and the challenges of balancing an acting and music career. She also shares candid stories of growing up around rock stars, and spills the tea on what it's like to be Penn's sister-in-law. (Seriously, she's Penn's sister-in-law).&nbsp;
Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone&rsquo;s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at <a href="https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed">https://rosettastone.com/podcrushed</a>. That&rsquo;s unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life!
Go to <a href="https://airalo.com">https://airalo.com</a> and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply.&nbsp;
Check out our new book CRUSHMORE, out now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993
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✨ Follow Penn, Sophie &amp; Nava
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</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/">Sophie</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/">Nava</a>
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley">Penn</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie">Sophie</a>
</li>
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