Alyson Stoner’s Memoir Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Arts, Books, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Chelsea is joined by comedian and author ("Cry For Me, Argentina"⁠) Tamara Yajia to break down “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything,” the memoir by actor, dancer, and former child star Alyson Stoner. They deep dive into Alyson’s candid stories of surviving the entertainment industry, from their breakout in Missy Elliott’s music videos to their roles on Disney Channel and in the “Cheaper by the Dozen” films. They also discuss the mental health minefield that affected their peers, including “Camp Rock” co-star Demi Lovato. Plus: Alyson’s path to self-acceptance and why Ellen DeGeneres just couldn’t read the room. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating, suicidal ideation, sexual violence, domestic violence, and child abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Alyson Stoner talks new memoir, 'Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything' (Good Morning America) Alyson Stoner Returns After 17 Years (The Ellen Show) "Work It" by Missy Elliott (VIDEO) “Gossip Folks” by Missy Elliott (VIDEO) "I'm Really Hot" by Missy Elliott (VIDEO) Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Drew Barrymore Memoir Episode Mara Wilson Memoir Episode Brooke Shields Memoir Episode Where to find our guest Tamara Yajia: Order Tamara’s Book "Cry For Me, Argentina" Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:35.7	Welcome to Glamour's Trash.
0:37.2	This is a podcast that Book Club's viral articles, celebrity memoirs, and trashy discourse to elevate your life. I'm your host, Chelsea Devonches. I'm a TV writer, comedian, filmmaker, author, and sometimes I'm in stuff too. And today, we're book clubbing, semi-well-adjusted, despite literally everything, a memoir by actor, dancer, and writer Alison
0:57.4	Stoner, published the day this episode drops, August 12, 2025, hot off the presses.
1:04.1	Now, you might know Allison from their roles in the Camp Rock and cheaper by the dozen movies,
1:10.0	as well as countless Disney Channel
1:11.8	shows, or perhaps you might remember them as they are called in the book as, quote,
1:17.0	The Little White Girl Dancing in the Missy Elliott music videos, work it, and gossip folks.
1:22.6	Allison is also the host of the Dear Hollywood podcast where they opened up about their
1:27.2	experience as a child star.
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