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
April 24, 2024 • 43 mins
Today’s episode has been a long time coming as girl Tay answers all of the Lemon Drops’ questions about her nursing career, a topic near and dear to her heart! But first, your two hosts answer some Citrus Got Real Q’s, one involving a surprising twist in childhood crushes. Then, in anticipation of Nurses Week, Taylor asks Tay about all things nursing, from her nursing school experience to coping mechanisms at the bedside to egos in...
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April 17, 2024 • 80 mins
America’s new favorite Bachelor alum Daisy Kent joins the Lautners to discuss her journey on the reality show, a time during which she was adjusting to life with a cochlear implant. Daisy offers an in-depth recounting of her hearing loss journey and her special outlook on life as she gets to fall in love with something that was once taken from her. She discusses her Lyme disease diagnosis and the deep depression that accompanied th...
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April 10, 2024 • 69 mins
Brothers Scott and Matt Thomas, Parmalee bandmates, join the Lautners today to discuss a robbery-turned-shoot-out that left Scott in a coma for 10 days. They take us back to their lives in 2010 prior to the incident, and detail that terrible day—Scott still remembers the feeling of being shot like it was yesterday. They speak about the recovery process, sharing a hospital floor with their attackers, and the trial, where Matt chose ...
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April 3, 2024 • 53 mins
Karen Kingsbury knows a thing or two about writing books, with over 70 of them published. She joins the Lautners today to discuss her first film adaptation of a novel, Someone Like You, with part of the proceeds going to 10 non-profits, one of them being Lemons! Karen shares how she got into writing and how she got her start in journalism. She talks about the feeling of putting out her first book, what keeps her motivated, and how ...
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March 27, 2024 • 65 mins
Where the hell have you been, Loca?! It’s been way too long since your hosts sat down for a solo episode, so get comfortable—there’s lots to cover! They chat New Year's Resolutions (naturally, in March) before diving into a game of Citrus Got Real. They fill us in on football, birthdays, upcoming projects and more, then dive into Tea Time with Tay. Plus, they officially announce the name of their advice segment, Slice of Advice! Th...
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March 20, 2024 • 63 mins
For the first time ever, The Lautners welcome back a past guest, Dr. Amen, for another conversation on mental wellness, this time for children. Whether you’re a parent, want to be a parent, or have no desire to be a parent, Dr. Amen offers insight into relationships and development that we’re certain you can apply to your life in some way. Dr. Amen explains why he wanted to write a book with Dr. Charles Fay and tackle what is missi...
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March 13, 2024 • 76 mins
TW: substance, emotional, physical abuse
Social media sensation and powerhouse singer-songwriter Alex Warren joins the Lautners to discuss his challenging childhood that made him who he is today as a friend, partner, and artist. Alex lost his father to cancer at the age of 9, and his mother a few years ago to addiction. He suffered emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his mother, before being kicked out at the age of 18. ...
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March 6, 2024 • 49 mins
On today’s episode, the two Tays sit down with Dr. Judy Ho to get into all things attachment styles. Dr. Judy is a Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, an author, and a TV and podcast host, so you could say she knows a thing or two when it comes to today’s topic. Starting at the beginning for those new to attachment, Dr. Judy explains the four attachment styles: secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachm...
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February 28, 2024 • 83 mins
When your hosts started this podcast, they never dreamt they would have someone like today’s guest on the show. It is truly a dream come true to offer Madison Baloy a platform to share her story, a story that’s impacted so many through her platforms and beyond. Diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal cancer and having undergone a colostomy, Madison joins the Lautners to discuss her diagnosis and to reveal how she’s navigating life in the a...
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February 21, 2024 • 48 mins
Today the Lautners welcome performer MAX to The Squeeze to discuss his journey with music, therapy, and polyps on his vocal cords that had him fearing the end of his career. The episode starts with an unexpected story from Tay that you can’t miss, followed by a very important Citrus-Got Real discussion on corgis. The three then dive into Max’s love of music and performing, balancing being a husband, father, and musician, and his ex...
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February 14, 2024 • 72 mins
Bachelor Nation’s fireball and podcast queen Kaitlyn Bristowe joins the Lautners to discuss her journey with therapy and navigating life in the public eye. She opens up about her time at the Hoffman inner-child-work retreat, and the work she’s done throughout her life to acquire coping skills. She talks about a life-changing breakup in her 20s from which she ended up addicted to valium, and how therapy brought her out of that dark ...
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February 7, 2024 • 70 mins
When it comes to mental health, today’s guest is known for putting hers front and center through her incredible music. In this episode, Tay and Taylor get to hear all about Chelsea Cutler’s journey to becoming the artist she is today; plus, we find out she’s boy Tay’s birthday buddy! Chelsea shares when she first found herself gravitating toward music and how she reached the decision to drop out of college and pursue music full-tim...
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January 31, 2024 • 61 mins
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist who has been working with individuals and couples for 17 years. She joins the Lautners for a relationship deep-dive, covering everything from codependency to long-distance. She shares the strategies that are essential to building healthy romantic relationships, citing the “5 C’s” found in her book: curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and connection. She discusses the goal of interdep...
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January 24, 2024 • 74 mins
TW: emotional abuse
At only 22 years old, Olympian, World and Pan Am’s Champion Jordan Chiles has a lifetime of stories to tell. She joins the Lautners to discuss all that goes into becoming an athlete of her caliber, growing up the youngest of 5, and her far-from-traditional childhood as she progressed rapidly through her sport. She discusses separating Jordan the person from Jordan the Olympian and shares her favorite ways to d...
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January 17, 2024 • 71 mins
This week’s episode of Squeezon 2 (shoutout to Boy Tay for that pun) features two highly requested guests who also happen to be family; Makena Moore (formerly Lautner) and her husband Jacob Moore! We’ve heard the story of how Tay & Taylor came to be from their own perspective, but what does their matchmaker Makena recall from the early days of their relationship? And, what made her believe her new friend Tay would be a potential ma...
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January 10, 2024 • 76 mins
Happy New Year, Lemon Drops! We are starting Season 2 off with a bang as the Lautners are sitting down with actress and Dancing with the Stars champion, Xochitl Gomez. Xochitl talks about her background that led her into acting, what it’s like to often be the youngest on set, the process of auditioning for the role of America Chavez and what it’s like to be a part of the Marvel Multiverse. She shares how she copes with the negative...
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December 27, 2023 • 61 mins
Lemon Drops, we've officially reached the end of Season 1! We can’t believe how far this passion project has come in under a year and to celebrate, we invite you to join us for a special episode of The Squeeze as your hosts look back on some of their favorite moments of 2023 and look forward to what’s to come in Season 2. We’ll see you right back here in January every Wednesday! In the meantime, a big thanks to everyone who’s joine...
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December 20, 2023 • 51 mins
This week the Lautners engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. David Rosmarin, a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, and author. Together, they discuss the distinction between stress and anxiety and the societal tendency to over medicate those with an anxiety diagnosis. Dr. Rosmarin presents a refreshing perspective, emphasizing that anxiety isn't inherently negative and can be leveraged positively. He shares his appr...
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December 13, 2023 • 57 mins
Tay & Taylor have been long-time fans of today’s guest, so they’re excited to hear from the musician himself as he opens up about his mental health, his songwriting process, and his daily life with OCD and ADHD. Alec Benjamin didn’t find music until high school, but once he did his life was forever changed. He shares several stories of how he first discovered that his brain worked a little differently and how as a result, trying to...
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December 6, 2023 • 58 mins
This is a super exciting episode for your hosts! Taylor, in particular, is a huge fan of Dan Griffith, aka Gryffin. They dive into the life of a DJ, from the schedule to the environment that many people get caught up in. First, they go back to the beginning and learn where his love of music came from and how he actually went to school for engineering. Dan talks about the moment he took a leap and decided to pursue music, and learni...
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