The Squeeze

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 he...

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,...

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...

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 get...

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...

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...

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 sh...

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 c...

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 feed...

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...

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 t...

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 i...

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...

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 speakin...

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 th...

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 gi...

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 ope...

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...

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 ma...

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 enjo...

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 hat...

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 leaders...

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...

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 t...

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 he...