The Squeeze

The Squeeze

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 conversation surrounding mental wellness. At the end of the day, we're all pretty similar; even those living in the lime-est of lights can be weighed down by sour lemons. In addition to sharing coping strategies and stories, we hope that above all, this podcast offers the comfort of knowing you are not alone.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 68 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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June 18, 2025 77 mins

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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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May 21, 2025 79 mins

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...

May 14, 2025 69 mins

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...

May 7, 2025 55 mins

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...

April 30, 2025 67 mins

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...

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April 23, 2025 58 mins

This week, Tay and Taylor are back for a solo episode packed with life updates! They kick things off by celebrating the launch of The Squeeze merch and reflecting on last week’s powerful conversation with Gabby Petito’s mother, Nichole Schmidt—sharing their thoughts on domestic violence, grief, and the importance of continuing these conversations. From there, the Lautners dive into more updates, including a reminder to boo...

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April 16, 2025 74 mins

In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Nichole Schmidt—mother of Gabby Petito—for a brave and honest conversation about the murder of her daughter. Nichole begins by sharing Gabby's vibrant personality and the moment she knew something was wrong when Brian returned home without her. She discusses filing the missing persons report, the overwhelming reach of Gabby’s story, and the heartbreaking confirmation of he...

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April 9, 2025 72 mins

This week, Tay is back for another girl talk episode—this time with singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield! She opens up about growing up in a musical family, how she found her way into music, and the role her supportive parents played in helping her pursue her dreams. Natasha shares the excitement and challenges that came with sudden fame, and how she’s learned to stay grounded while on the road. We talk about the often-ov...

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This week, the Lautners are joined by singer and songwriter Christina Perri! Christina starts from the very beginning, sharing what led her parents to seek therapy for her at just eight years old, what those early sessions looked like, and how she felt about it all at such a young age. She reflects on the unhealthy coping mechanisms that developed in her late teens and early twenties, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, ...

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This week Tay is sitting down with Rachael Kirkconnell for a vulnerable conversation about healing after heartbreak and stepping into this new chapter in her life! Rachael opens up about what life has been like since her breakup—navigating the transition to living alone, facing the fear of being on her own, and how she works through those lonely moments. She shares her thoughts on her recent Call Her Daddy episode, how she...

March 19, 2025 68 mins

In this week’s episode, Dylan Efron joins the Lautners to talk about his experience on the hit TV show The Traitors and how he's been navigating his mental health since the show's success! To begin, Dylan opens up about the challenges of his packed schedule, especially with less time for fitness and the outdoors—two things that have always kept him grounded. Dylan shares how he fell in love with adventure, the role fitness...

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March 12, 2025 61 mins

Tay is back for another girl-talk episode, this time joined by Morgan Riddle—social media star and girlfriend of tennis player Taylor Fritz! Morgan opens up about her journey with anxiety and depression, her first introduction to mental health, and the impact of losing her grandmother to suicide. She shares what it was like growing up with a single mom, how her anxiety first showed up, and the tools that help her navigate ...

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March 5, 2025 73 mins

What better way to celebrate Galentine’s than with a little girl talk?! For this week’s episode, we gathered women from all four corners of the internet—Gen Z creators, Mormon MomTok, beauty OGs, and Bachelor alums—for a fun, deep, and sometimes spicy conversation about dating, love languages, first kisses, biggest icks, and more. Featuring Lexi Hensler, Victoria Garrick Brown, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatika...

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February 26, 2025 59 mins

Tay is back for another girl-talk episode, this time featuring actress Bailee Madison! They dive into Bailee’s journey—from booking her first role at a young age to balancing school while working and why she never felt like she missed out on the "normal" high school experience. She opens up about the challenges of playing so many different characters during her formative years, whether she ever struggled with her identity,...

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