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By: Taylor Lautner

When life gives you lemons, what do you do with them? Over here at The Squeeze—we talk about it—"it" being our mental health and well being. Host Taylor Lautner's (no, not that guy, but she is married to that guy) introduction to mental health was at a young age, witnessing friends and family suffer in ways she couldn't fully understand. She started a nursing career in the peak of the pandemic and has been struggling with her own mental health ever since. Tay is joined co-host, husband Taylor Lautner, in addition to celebrity and expert guests to further the...

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Miku Martineau: Turning Insecurity Into Confidence
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In this week's episode, Tay sits down with actress Miku Martineau! Miku shares all about her new Netflix show Crew Girl, what it's about, what people can expect from it, and how she relates to her character Teagan. She talks about what got her into acting, opens up about growing up as one of the very few Asian people in her community, and how she had to deal with unkind kids and bullying that led to real insecurities. She shares how that journey has evolved into a deep pride in being a Japanese Canadian woman and how she came...


Hannah Godwin: Being Yourself in a Filtered World
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#146
09/16/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with model, content creator, reality TV personality, and founder of Setty Hannah Godwin! Hannah opens up about how married life has been and reflects on what it's been like navigating a public relationship when both she and her husband came from reality TV, and why having separate careers has made it feel less overwhelming online. She gets candid about the balance between people's perception of her and who she actually is, sharing that she's still very much her old self. Hannah also talks through how she balances her social media presence, how...


Carlacia Grant: Brave Enough To Surrender
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#145
09/09/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with actress Carlacia Grant! Carlacia opens up about her feelings wrapping Netflix’s Outer Banks and the emotional letdown that came with it, what she's excited for fans to see in the final season, and what her character Cleo has taught her over the years. She shares what she's most proud of from being part of the show, including what it has meant to her playing such a prominent role and to be a role model for other young Black women. Carlacia gets candid about how she's kept her mental and emotional ro...


Iris Kendall: More Than What You See
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09/02/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with content creator and Love Island USA alum Iris Kendall! Iris shares what life looked like before reality TV and walks us through what Love Island actually is and what her experience on the show was like. She opens up about what the show revealed about herself, what never made it to air, and what she wishes people understood about mental health and reality TV. Iris gets candid about her mental health journey, including her OCD, ADD, and anxiety diagnoses as a child, the warning signs she watches for when she needs...


Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn: The Idea of Love
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#143
08/26/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with actors Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn to talk about their new film Finding Emily! They give an inside look at the movie, which follows Owen searching for a woman he barely knows while Emily approaches love from a much more analytical perspective, and share whether they personally lean more toward their characters or the opposite when it comes to romance. Angourie talks about how fun it was to play a character so different from who she is in real life, and Spike opens up about what it was like portraying Owen's...


Spencer Sutherland: Success Without Losing Yourself
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08/19/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with singer and songwriter Spencer Sutherland! Spencer shares what got him started in music and how much of a role social media played in his growth as an artist. He talks about how he's stayed grounded in who he is throughout his career, what mental health on tour has looked like for him (including why it's been one of the happiest seasons of his life), and what he does when he needs to slow down and unplug. Spencer opens up about what he means when he talks about becoming himself and shares...


Tay Lautner: My Pregnancy Update
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08/12/2026

In this week's episode, Tay is back for a solo episode to share an honest and personal update on life in the third trimester! She talks through all the things that have gotten harder as her belly has grown, from doing dishes to shaving to lotioning her legs, and gets into the other wild symptoms and side effects of pregnancy that have caught her off guard. She shares her experience failing the one hour glucose test and then passing the three hour test, and gives some updates on what she's been into lately, including getting into reading and her...


Kameron N. Saunders: Redefining the Mold
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#140
08/05/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with dancer and choreographer Kameron N. Saunders! Kameron opens up about what it's like working in an industry where your body is both your instrument and something constantly being evaluated, including his relationship with body image in a dance world where his body type may not fit the "typical" mold and the advice he'd give to anyone struggling with insecurities of their own. Kameron talks about his first tour, what it looks like to prioritize mental health on the road as a dancer, and what it was like joining The Eras Tour...


Lele Pons: Motherhood, OCD & Life After Baby
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#139
07/29/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with actress, singer, content creator, and podcaster Lele Pons! Lele opens up about her pregnancy journey, including what it was like to come off her mental health medications during pregnancy and how she navigated that transition. She gets candid about pregnancy weight gain, the biggest adjustments motherhood has brought, and the parts of postpartum she wishes more people talked about. Lele also shares how becoming a mom has changed the way she approaches social media and where she landed on the decision of whether to show her baby online. She opens up...


The Bump Club: Pregnancy Expectations vs. Reality
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07/22/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with Natasha Perry and Amy Atia for their second Bump Club episode! The three get into the unusual pregnancy symptoms they've each experienced, the foods they've been eating and avoiding throughout their pregnancies, and what their first meal after having their babies will be. They talk about what hasn't quite lived up to expectations, their favorite thing about being pregnant, and what it's really meant to them to be going through this journey all at the same time. They also get candid about how their relationships have changed during pregnancy and how...


Cameron Rogers: The Honest Side of Motherhood
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07/15/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with motherhood and mental health creator, podcast host of Conversations with Cam, and founder Cameron Rogers! Cameron, who is currently pregnant with her third child, opens up about the symptoms she's experienced across her pregnancies, why she swears by pelvic floor therapy, and how every pregnancy and postpartum experience has looked completely different for her. She talks about being very open about her anxiety and intrusive thoughts journey and how medication has helped her live a fuller life. Cameron gets candid about her postpartum experiences and her postpartum depression journey, and shares...


Brooklyn and Bailey: Growing Together Through Different Seasons Part 2
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07/08/2026

This week, Tay sits down for part two of a two-part conversation with identical twin influencers and entrepreneurs Brooklyn and Bailey! In last week's episode, they talked about how they got started on social media, handling hate and setting boundaries, Brooklyn's pregnancy journey and postpartum experience, and so much more. This week, Bailey bravely opens up about navigating infertility while her identical twin sister got pregnant easily, sharing how lonely the journey has felt and how it caught her completely off guard. She talks about how infertility has affected her relationship with her husband, including getting to a point...


Brooklyn and Bailey: Growing Together Through Different Seasons Part 1
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07/01/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with identical twin influencers and entrepreneurs Brooklyn and Bailey for part one of a two-part conversation! Brooklyn and Bailey share their background and how they got started on social media, including how their mom was a successful blogger and influencer who inspired it all. They talk about what it's been like posting every single week since they were 13, how they stay motivated to show up so consistently, and how they decide what to share and what to keep private. They also get candid about handling hate on social media, how they each...


Lexi Hensler: Navigating New Seasons
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#134
06/24/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with influencer, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate Lexi Hensler! Lexi shares the story behind her engagement ring and what wedding planning has looked like so far, and reflects on the importance of staying present through so many big life seasons happening at once. She opens up about where her relationship with mental health began and how it has evolved over the years, including how her relationship with anxiety has shifted as she's gotten older and the signs her body and mind give her when it's time to slow down. Lexi also shares...


The Bump Club: Becoming Moms Together
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#133
06/17/2026

This week, Tay sits down with Natasha Perry and Amy Atia for their first-ever Bump Club episode!! They start off by giving a peek into Natasha and Amy's pregnancies and reflect on what it's been like to go through this season together. Amy opens up about her fertility journey, including two back-to-back miscarriages before this pregnancy, and the three talk through their individual journeys to getting pregnant. They share what they didn't expect from pregnancy, including Natasha's intense morning sickness, and get candid about balancing pregnancy with being super anxious. They also get into people commenting on their bodies...


Abby Howard: From Heartbreak to Hope
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#132
06/10/2026

TW: Pregnancy Loss

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with social media influencer and podcast host Abby Howard! Abby opens up about what pregnancy and motherhood have revealed to her, how much becoming a mother expands your capabilities and capacity, and the many things that have humbled her along the way. She gets candid about the feeling of losing a sense of self and your old interests when you step into motherhood, and bravely shares her experience with late pregnancy loss and the grieving journey that followed. Abby talks about what made her feel ready to...


Ronald McDonald House: Family Stays
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#131
06/03/2026

In this week’s episode, The Squeeze is partnering with Ronald McDonald House for a very inspiring episode. The Lautners sit down with Katie Fitzgerald, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Global, along with Jules and Jevon McBride, to talk about the life-changing impact of Ronald McDonald House and the power of families staying together during a medical crisis. Katie shares the heart behind the organization, why the mission is needed now more than ever, and the decision to spotlight real families by introducing the McBrides as the first-ever global spokesfamily as part of the Family Stays campaign. Sh...


Brooke Averick: Naming Your Emotions
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05/27/2026

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with author, comedian, podcast host and lifestyle creator Brooke Averick! Brooke shares about blowing up on TikTok during Covid and what that growth looked like, meeting Connor Wood and how their friendship led to launching their podcast together, and what they cover on it. Brooke gets candid about her mental health and OCD journey, including the signs that showed up at a very young age, who first noticed she was struggling, and how starting therapy early shaped the way she understands herself today. She talks about what she thinks people often get...


Joshua Bassett: Healing in the Public Eye
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#129
05/20/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with singer, actor, and author Joshua Bassett! Joshua opens up about first experiencing anxiety and depression at a young age, how overwhelming online hate and constant criticism affected him, and the ways he learned to cope during some of the hardest seasons of his life. He shares how being misunderstood publicly impacted his mental health, why social media can be so harmful, and how staying grounded in your own purpose can help make outside opinions feel less consuming. Joshua also talks through the boundaries he now has with social media, what mo...


Joshua Bassett: Healing in the Public Eye
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#128
05/20/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with singer, actor, and author Joshua Bassett! Joshua opens up about first experiencing anxiety and depression at a young age, how overwhelming online hate and constant criticism affected him, and the ways he learned to cope during some of the hardest seasons of his life. He shares how being misunderstood publicly impacted his mental health, why social media can be so harmful, and how staying grounded in your own purpose can help make outside opinions feel less consuming. Joshua also talks through the boundaries he now has with social media, what mo...


Kay Dudley: The Reality of Motherhood
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#127
05/13/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with content creator and founder of Hey!Nu Kay Dudley! Kay gets into all things pregnancy and motherhood, sharing how each of her pregnancies has looked completely different and opening up about the physical and emotional changes she’s experienced through pregnancy and postpartum. She talks about navigating body image, the pressure moms often feel around feeding choices, and why she strongly believes that fed is best when it comes to formula versus breastfeeding. Kay also reflects on how she first got started on social media, what it’s been like sharin...


Kenzie Elizabeth: Letting Go of Control
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#125
05/06/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with content creator and host of the House Guest podcast Kenzie Elizabeth! Kenzie shares how she first got started posting on social media and what drew her to YouTube vlogging, opening up about how putting her life online has actually made her more confident and self-aware rather than self-conscious. She talks through how she decides what parts of her life to share and what she keeps private, and what it means to so many people who see her as the “big sister on the internet.” Kenzie also opens up about her grief...


Heidi Montag: Holding On to What Matters
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04/29/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with singer and reality TV personality Heidi Montag! Heidi opens up about how she first got into music, what inspired her move to Los Angeles, and the story behind joining MTV’s The Hills. She reflects on her experience filming the show and what it was like navigating reality TV at such a young age. Heidi shares how she met her now husband Spencer Pratt, the tools that have helped their relationship grow stronger, including understanding communication styles, expressing your needs, and love languages, and how they continue to prioritize their rela...


Madison Marilla: Embracing Every Part of Me
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#123
04/22/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Madison Marilla and her dad, Brennan Marilla, from Love on the Spectrum! Madison shares the full story of her proposal, including the special moment her fiancé Tyler White asked her parents for their blessing, and what that experience meant to all of them. Madison and her dad open up about already being fans of the show before ever being contacted, what it felt like when the opportunity came their way, and why they ultimately decided to join. They also share more about Madison’s autism diagnosis, the early signs they notic...


Anthony Norman: When Reality Isn’t Reality
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#122
04/15/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Anthony Norman, widely known as the centerpiece of Prime Video’s Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat! Anthony shares what it was like stepping into the experience with no prior knowledge of the show, opening up about his background with temp work and how he ended up in such a surreal situation in the first place. He walks us through the interview process and the moments that, looking back, he almost wishes he had questioned. Anthony reflects on how real everything felt in the moment, the aftermath of discovering it was all...


Tay Lautner: My Pregnancy Journey
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#121
04/08/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for a solo episode, opening up about her pregnancy and everything that’s come with this new life chapter! After recently announcing the news on social media, she shares why she ultimately decided to be open about her pregnancy journey and how much the outpouring of love and support has meant to both her and Taylor. Tay gets honest about the importance of speaking up about what you need during pregnancy, and how friends and loved ones can show up in a more meaningful way by simply asking. She also opens up a...


Anna Sitar: Protecting Your Peace
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04/01/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with influencer Anna Sitar! Anna opens up about navigating burnout and how she’s been working through those feelings, sharing the shifts she’s made to better prioritize rest and protect her energy. She talks about the importance of dreaming big and going after things that feel impossible, while also getting real about dealing with haters on social media and the moments imposter syndrome still creeps in. Anna reflects on the power of celebrating the little wins, what she’s still figuring out as she enters her 29th year, and the exciting...


Isa Briones: Stepping Into Santos
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#119
03/25/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with actress and singer Isa Briones! Isa shares how she first got started in performing and where her love for theater began, growing up with parents who were also actors and how that shaped her path. She opens up about landing her role on The Pitt, what the audition process looked like, and what it’s been like being part of a show for multiple seasons. Isa gives a behind-the-scenes look at the medical bootcamp the cast went through and just how realistic the show aims to be, especially when it come...


Jaci Marie Smith: Path to Motherhood
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#118
03/18/2026

TW: Infertility 

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, and educator Jaci Marie Smith! Jaci shares how she went from building her photography business to growing a platform online, the boundaries she’s learned to set with social media while it’s also her job, and how she decides what parts of her life to share and what she chooses to keep private. She opens up about becoming a mom and the boundary she’s set around sharing her daughter online, and why she ultimately decided to publicly document her IVF journey. Jaci walk...


Tyler Blackburn: Healing, Self-Worth, and Asking for Help
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#117
03/11/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with actor and singer Tyler Blackburn! Tyler reflects on how he first got started in acting, the audition process that led to his role on Pretty Little Liars, and what it was like navigating sudden fame and attention from the show. He opens up about growing up being bullied, his struggles with body image, and the journey of coming out with his sexuality. Tyler also shares about the dark place he found himself in last year, what ultimately brought him to that breaking point, and the moment he realized he needed to...


Jaclyn Hill and Laura Lee: An Honest Girl Chat
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#116
03/04/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down for a girl chat with beauty influencers and Tay’s close friends Jaclyn Hill and Laura Lee! They get into what beauty products are actually worth the splurge versus what you should buy the dupe of, the top three products they can’t live without, and the skin prep steps that make or break your makeup. Beyond beauty, they share what’s surprised them most about marriage, how they’re thinking about when and whether to have kids, and their thoughts on keeping children offline in today’s social media world. They also op...


Chelsea Smith: Building a Stronger Marriage
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#115
02/25/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with pastor and author Chelsea Smith! Chelsea opens up about the stigma that still exists around couples therapy and marriage counseling, and how her long-running Marriage Mondays tips on Instagram ultimately inspired her to write her book I Do Today. Together, they talk through how Tay and Taylor handle conflict in their own marriage, why striving for an enjoyable marriage matters more than chasing a perfect one, and how setting boundaries with social media can protect intimacy and connection. Chelsea also shares her perspective on teamwork in marriage, how competitiveness can qu...


Ciara Miller: Knowing When to Walk Away
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#114
02/18/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with model, TV personality, and former ICU nurse Ciara Miller! Ciara opens up about her time on Summer House and teases what fans can expect from the new season. She also shares what her experience on The Traitors was really like behind the scenes and how filming it differed from being on Summer House. She opens up about navigating public opinion, handling hate, and the boundaries she sets with social media to protect her mental health. Ciara takes us back to the beginning of her nursing career — why she started in the...


Willa Bennett: Behind the Scenes at Cosmopolitan
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#113
02/13/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Willa Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen! Willa shares the path that led her to become one of the youngest editors-in-chief in the industry, how she chose this career, and the risks she took that ultimately shaped her success. She opens up about the idea of imposter syndrome and gets real about the loneliness that can come with leadership. Willa reflects on what has prepared her most for her role today, how she navigates burnout, and why she’s been in therapy since she was just seven years old. She shar...


Maddie Mastro: The Mental Game
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#112
02/11/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with American professional snowboarder Maddie Mastro! Maddie shares how she first fell in love with snowboarding, the moment she realized it could become a career, and what her training schedule looked like in those early years with the full support of her parents. She explains what it means to snowboard halfpipe and opens up about the mantra that’s guided her — “It’s not that serious, it’s just snowboarding” — and how that mindset began. Maddie talks about the internal dialogue that helps her mentally commit to big tricks, along with the role therapy...


Ezra Sosa: Trusting His Talent
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#111
02/04/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Dancing with the Stars pro Ezra Sosa! Ezra reflects on this past season and how it finally gave him the opportunity to fully showcase his talent for both dance and choreography, including the story behind his freestyle dance and what that piece meant to him personally. He opens up about what it was like partnering with Olympian Jordan Chiles, navigating the intense scrutiny and hate on social media, and the boundaries he’s learned to set online to protect his peace. Ezra also shares how he keeps his love for danc...


Katie Austin: Moving For Your Mind
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#110
01/28/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by fitness entrepreneur, model, and creator Katie Austin! Katie opens up about how anxiety played a major role in her decision to step away from competitive sports and what that chapter of her life really felt like. She shares how her relationship with fitness has evolved over time, shifting from working out for weight loss to moving her body for her mental health, and why finding workouts you can actually stick to, even if it’s just walking, matters so much. Katie also talks about what it’s like when fitness is suc...


Chris Appleton: Your Roots Don’t Define You
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#109
01/21/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton! Chris shares what inspired him to write his book Your Roots Don’t Define You and why now felt like the right time to reflect on his past, including the challenges that shaped him long before success. He opens up about how he first found his way into hair, the moment that changed everything when he did Christina Aguilera’s hair on The Voice, and what he would tell anyone who’s afraid to chase their dreams when the odds feel stacked against them. Chris al...


Thais Gibson: How Attachment Styles Shape Our Relationships
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#108
01/16/2026

In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with attachment style expert and founder of the Personal Development School Thais Gibson. Thais shares how she got started in the personal development space and the story behind creating the Personal Development School, before breaking down the different attachment styles, how they’re formed, and why they show up the way they do in adulthood. She walks through what attachment styles look like in real relationships, how each style tends to handle conflict, and offers six practical steps anyone can take to move toward a more secure attachment.


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Tish Cyrus: Prioritizing Peace
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#107
01/14/2026

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with producer, manager, and entrepreneur Tish Cyrus! Tish opens up about what it was like raising her kids while her daughter Miley Cyrus’ career took off so quickly, sharing how she fought to protect their childhood while also helping them chase their individual dreams. She talks about how she made each of her children feel important in the midst of so much public attention, and what people often get wrong about her and her family — especially with constant media narratives. Tish reflects on losing her mom and ending her marriage at the sa...