Christy Carlson Romano Says It Was 'Challenging to Be Sober During COVID,' But She 'Did Not Relapse'

Photo: Emily Assiran/Contour/Getty Christy Carlson Romanois taking things one day at a time. While hosting thefirst-ever 90s Conthis weekend in Hartford, Connecticut, theEven Stevensstar got candid with PEOPLE about the challenges she’s faced during the ongoingcoronavirus pandemic. Romano, 37, who has previously opened up about herstruggles with alcoholismandeating disorderson her YouTube vlog, admitted it was “challenging to be sober during COVID.” “I think it sucks that COVID happened and that a lot of people turned to booze, but it makes perfect sense,” she told PEOPLE on Saturday.

Christy Carlson Romano Says She and Shia LaBeouf Didn't Always 'Get Along' on 'Even Stevens'

Christy Carlson Romanois opening up about her experience working on the Disney Channel as a teenager. She reflected on her time on the show in a ThursdayYouTube video, sharing that she had “an overwhelmingly positive experience working for Disney Channel.” “I remember all of the things that ended up becoming my first job with Disney, I remember the moments leading up to it like it was yesterday because it was just so intense for a young person to go through.

Christy Carlson Romano Says She Hasn't Spoken to Shia LaBeouf in '2 Decades' Since 'Even Stevens'

Christy Carlson Romano.Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty The sibling drama fromEven Stevensmay have seeped into real life. In an Instagram Reels post addressing frequently asked questions,Christy Carlson Romanorevealed she has not been in contact with costarShia LaBeouffor nearly 20 years. “We haven’t spoke in 2 decades,“the 37-year-old actress wroteThursday atop a video of her performing a popular hand-jive trend, rolling her eyes when the answer appeared on-screen. This is not the first time Carlson Romano has poked fun at LaBeouf on social media.

Christy Carlson Romano Talks About Her Decision to Get Breast Implants as a Teen: 'I Had Body Image Issues'

Christy Carlson Romano in 2019.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty Paul Archuleta/Getty “I had actually had body image issues afterCadet Kelly— big time," Romano told costar Andrea Lewis. “I had that very tight, rigid uniform on for Jennifer Stone. And I remember seeing — and a lot of times it comes up in memes — where I’m standing face-to-face with [Hilary Duff] and I’m completely flat-chested." At the time, Romano was coming of age in Hollywood and said she discussed the possibility of getting breast implants with her mom.

Christy Carlson Romano Threw Her 2-Year-Old Daughter an Epic 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Birthday Party

Christy Carlson Romanostuck to her Disney roots while searching for the perfect theme for daughterIsabella “Izzy” Victoria‘s second birthday. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, the 34-year-old actress shared her vision behind recreating the Hundred Acre Wood in her backyard. TheEven Stevensalum and husband Rooney previously confirmed they’re expecting a second daughter with a photo fromtheir explosive sex reveal, featuring the family of three looking surprised and excited as they stood in front of a cloud of pink smoke.