Dear Hollywood

• The Game Plan to Change Hollywood

  For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjustedBe first to learn more about the Artist Well-being Toolkit here: https://www.movementgenius.com/artist-wellbeing-toolkitBring our team to your production or performance company. Email [email protected] Movement Genius to your workplace. Email [email protected] for tuning into the first season of Dear Hollywood. As we deconstruct the toddler-to-trainwreck pipeline, what can we do to better support child performers in the entertainment industry? What role do you play? Alyson presents strategies for intervention and prevention at every level - the individual and family unit, production companies, union standardization, legislation, audiences at home, and larger cultural shifts. This is only the beginning of a movement. See you soon for season two.Subscribe and follow @alysonstoner to join the conversation. Video filmed and edited by @crispychickenco.

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• Creating a Celebrity Persona and Facing Stalkers

  For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjustedAlyson reveals some of the risks and dangers around becoming a child celebrity, including navigating superfans, stalkers and predators encircling their life. They explore the question of whether famous children automatically have a responsibility to be a role model. Further, they name the reality of losing fame and the inner tension of wanting to evolve while being memorialized as a younger version of themselves. 

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• The Psychology of Fame

  For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjustedGo to https://HelloFresh.com/dearfreshfree and use code dearfreshfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.If fame has addictive properties that mirror substance abuse, why would we hook a child to a “drug” that remaps their brain chemistry and alters their development forever? Alyson guides you through the psychological experience of experiencing fame firsthand as well as key elements that create a fame-obsessed culture, including the illusion of separation, parasocial relationships, and mass psychological projections.As an independent podcast, your support means a lot. Subscribe and follow @alysonstoner to join the conversation. New episodes every Friday. 

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• Kidfluencers: Behind the $8B Industry

  For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjustedIs Kidfluencing the latest step on the toddler-to-trainwreck pipeline? Kidfluencing is an $8B industry that has very few protections in place for children. Whether they’re a child of family vloggers or proud parents who can’t stop “sharenting,” or they accidentally went viral for a funny video, kids are growing up as digital natives without key mentorship around using technology safely. Alyson examines the areas that platforms and legislation need to address to create safer online environments and career pathways for young digital creators.As an independent podcast, your support means a lot. Subscribe and follow @alysonstoner to join the conversation. New episodes every Friday.Check out Devorah Heitner's book here: https://devorahheitner.com/growing-up-in-public/ 

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• The Truth About Influencers and Brand Deals

  For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjustedEvery time we scroll, we’re bombarded with ads and sponsored content. Much of this is delivered directly by social media influencers, including child influencers. In an attention economy, creators are pressured to use clickbait and sensationalism to engage viewers. However, this can have a perilous effect on both the influencer and audience. Alyson explores the implications of using children in corporate marketing campaigns, and the new era of digital exploitation for both child stars and normal kids alike.As an independent podcast, your support means a lot. Subscribe and follow @alysonstoner to join the conversation. New episodes every Friday. 

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