The Squeeze

In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with Antigone Davis, Meta’s Global Head of Safety, to talk about the company’s latest efforts to create safer online experiences for teens and families—including the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts! Antigone shares how Meta is building digital spaces that automatically place teens in built-in protections and give parents greater peace of mind. This includes new parental s...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Keaton Milburn, Natasha Bure, and Sheila Mohebpour for a girl-chat special all about The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the ultimate debate of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad, share their favorite and least favorite moments from the show, and break down how the music choices elevate the story. They talk through all the cringe-worthy scenes, point out hidden parallels, and make...

In this week’s episode, Tay is going solo for the very first time! She kicks things off with a recap of her recent trip to NYC for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 red carpet premiere, and reveals whether she’s Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad. Tay then opens up about a pregnancy scare earlier this year and how it reminded her of the importance of choosing a partner who shows up in the hard times, not just the fun ones. She...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by American track and field athlete and Olympic champion Gabby Thomas for a girl-talk chat! Gabby shares how she first got into running, what drew her to study neurobiology and global health at Harvard, and how difficult it was to juggle life as both a full-time student and elite athlete. She opens up about the moment she realized the Olympics were within reach, her training journey to...

TW: Suicide

This week, Tay is back for a girl-talk chat with social media star and entrepreneur Sienna Mae Gomez! Sienna opens up about the early days of facing online cancellation and overwhelming internet backlash, the lowest point she reached, and the hospitalization that followed a failed suicide attempt. She shares what it’s been like to rebuild her identity outside of the internet’s narrative, what inspired her to...

In this week’s episode, the Lautners sit down with Colleen Pelly, founder of The Linchpin Co., a company focused on building healthier, more human-centered workplaces! Colleen brings a wealth of insight on the intersection of mental health and the work environment, drawing from her experience as a small business owner, mental health advocate, and mom navigating postpartum life. She dives into what’s broken in the way most ...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for a girl-talk chat with professional dancer and entrepreneur Lindsay Arnold! Lindsay shares how her passion for dance began, growing up in Utah surrounded by a strong dance community—including childhood friends like Jenna Johnson and Brandon Armstrong—and how her parents nurtured that passion by opening a dance studio. She reflects on competing in dance competitions, auditioning for So...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by social media star Spencer Barbosa for another girl-talk conversation! Spencer opens up about her early start in acting and her latest project Flawed, a show she hosts that takes individuals on a “make-under” journey of self-exploration where they learn to embrace and love their perceived flaws. She shares how the show came to be, where to watch it, and what she hopes viewers take aw...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by actress, activist, and podcast host Jameela Jamil for another girl-talk conversation! Jameela starts off by sharing how she got her start as a professional DJ before landing her first-ever scripted role on NBC’s The Good Place. She talks about the adjustment to being in the spotlight, how she’s managed to stay grounded despite the pressure to change in the entertainment industry, an...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels! Julia opens up about how she met her fiancé and why being with someone outside of the music industry has brought a sense of balance to her life. She gets candid about her experience with anxiety and panic attacks—what they feel like, how they’ve evolved over time, and the tools that have helped her...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with returning guest—and the very first guest ever on The Squeeze—Hannah Brown! Hannah opens up about all things wedding planning, including what she’s most excited for and why she and fiancé Adam Woolard made the decision to live apart before tying the knot. She shares the therapy tools that have supported her through trauma and anxiety, including EMDR...

In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Dancing with the Stars’ reigning Mirrorball champion, Jenna Johnson! Jenna shares where her dance journey began, when she knew she wanted to pursue it professionally, and how she keeps the passion alive even when dance is also her job. She opens up about working alongside her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, on DWTS, how they create boundaries between work and home, and her expe...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk episode with content creator and beauty advocate Golloria! Born in South Sudan and raised in the U.S., Golloria opens up about her early experience as a refugee, the bullying she faced growing up, and how she found confidence and community online. She shares where her love of beauty began, the moment she made her first viral “darkest shade” video, and the brands she...

In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by actress Brianne Howey! Brianne opens up about where her passion for acting began, her time studying at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and the shared connection she and Taylor have from appearing on Scream Queens. She shares how becoming a mom has transformed her approach to mental health and self-care, especially while juggling a demanding filming schedule far from home. ...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation, this time with Netflix's Cheer star Morgan Simianer! Morgan kicks things off by sharing how she met her husband, their engagement story, what she’s loving most about married life, and her favorite moment from their wedding day. She then opens up about her early childhood, from the pain of her mom leaving to living alone in a trailer so she wouldn’t bur...

TW: Sexual Abuse

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews! Mikayla bravely opens up about growing up in a chaotic home as one of seven siblings, navigating childhood trauma, and the sexual abuse she endured starting at age six. She shares how the aftermath of that trauma still affects her marriage today and the therapy, tools, and self...

In this week’s episode, Dancing With The Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy returns (two years after he and Jenna Johnson were among our very first guests!). Val opens up about growing up in Ukraine until age eight, immigrating to Brooklyn, and what that huge life shift felt like as a kid. He shares when dance first entered his life, how it evolved from a creative outlet to a career, and what it’s like to keep that passion alive w...

In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Chad Franke for a conversation about growing up on YouTube as part of the massively followed family channel 8 Passengers, created by his mom, Ruby Franke. Chad opens up about the early days of vlogging, when the channel began to take off, and what it was like having his childhood shared with millions. He reflects on how personal struggles were often turned into content, an...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl talk episode with actress and comedian Christina Kirkman! Christina begins by talking about competing in the “R U All That?: Nickelodeon's Search for the Funniest Kid in America” competition and winning the highly coveted spot as a regular cast member on All That at just 10 years old. She shares the reality of stepping into Hollywood so young, why she ended up leaving Ni...