The Squeeze

We heard you loud and clear Lemon Drops, so we’re bringing you more solo episodes! This week your hosts sit back, relax, and enjoy some tea time with Tay(s). They cover everything (and we mean everything) from friendship bracelets to ferocious turtles. Before they dive into all your questions, they also take a moment to talk about the importance of self-care and the scope of what that really means...

TW: suicide  Drafted third overall in 2017, Solomon Thomas knows what it’s like to have a target on his back. His true battles, however, have never been on the field but in trying to dismantle archaic stigmas around mental health while working through the grief of his sister’s suicide. He talks about growing up with his older sister Ella, how close he was to his family, and when they first noticed...

*This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike and our team was given approval by SAG to release it.  Actress Sasha Pieterse joins the Lautners to discuss her journey with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the entertainment industry, and motherhood. Her and Taylor reminisce on their time filming Shark Boy and Lava Girl together and the multi-generational fan base that continues to this d...

YouTube stars Matt and Abby join the Lautners to discuss all things love, babies, and business. They share how they felt when they discovered they were having another baby so quickly after the first, and Abby opens up about her challenging birthing story. The two share that their in-laws are moving in and how important it is for them to surround their child with people who are going to be in his l...

TW: suicide, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, addiction, prostitution  In the year 2000, Kevin Hines became one of only 36 (less than 1%) to survive the fall from the Golden Gate Bridge. Today, he is a best-selling author, public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker who travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching the ability to survive pain over...

TW: suicide, suicidal ideation  So glad you made time to listen. How’s life? Well, the Lautners’ lives just got that much more chaotic with the release of Taylor Swift’s music video for I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) and their time at the Eras Tour. This week your hosts introduce a new segment, Tea Time with Tay, and give you a run down on all things T-Swift. It’s the Tale of 3...

TW: addiction, grief and loss  Your hosts are both massive fans of this week’s guest, musician and singer JP Saxe. The episode is full of energy and insight, as JP starts off by inquiring if the Lautners find navigating enmeshment more challenging by their shared name. The three then dive into love and conflict languages and the importance of being malleable to your partners’ styles. JP talks abou...

TW: Infertility & Miscarriage ~30:20 – 43:35 — programmatic ads may affect the exact timestamp for each listener  Dancing with the Stars legends and power couple Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy join the two Tays for a laugh-filled double date and your weekly dose of mental health chats. While Jenna and Val are happy as ever with their baby boy bundle of joy Rome, transforming their family from...

Dr. Sasha is a psychiatrist specializing in ADHD who has ADHD herself. Today she joins your hosts to discuss her journey with the diagnosis, med school, and becoming a parent. Dr. Sasha breaks down the three hallmark features of ADHD and the various ways they can present themselves. She explains how she stopped taking her medication when she went off to school and felt like she had a stroke as she...

Let’s go back to the beginning (of the podcast and the love story!) with another solo episode where the Lautners offer a look into the beginning of their relationship. Before they get started, Taylor addresses a video he posted on social media about some rude comments he came across and wants to set the record straight on his intention in posting it. They then get into audience questions! The most...

Get ready for an enlightening and engaging episode as your hosts welcome Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika, a company offering cutting edge, pure products that improve energy levels, focus, physical stamina, and overall health! Chervin shares how his passion for health and wellness developed and explains his dissatisfaction with our state-sponsored education system, which he believes has los...

Another day, another Starbies! TikTok Queen Anna Sitar joins the Lautners to talk about content creation and managing a massive online presence. Your hosts begin the interview by thanking Anna for the positive content she puts out into the world. Anna shares how she got started on TikTok and when she noticed things really taking off. She offers insight into how she keeps some things private and hi...

After returning from a long European trip, your hosts are thrilled to be back in the interview chair talking to social media star and mental health advocate, Lexi Hensler. Lexi is open about her struggles with anxiety and depression from a very young age and talks to the Lautners about what helps her manage it all. She also talks about her bucket list, something she came up with when she was in th...

TW: Ectopic pregnancy, ~24:05 – 36:50 — programmatic ads may affect the exact timestamp for each listener  One half of Too Hot to Handle’s favorite power couple, Emily Miller (still with boyfriend Cam Holmes!), joins your hosts to discuss her time on the dating show, her relationship with Cam, and, for the first time ever, her pregnancy loss. Emily shares what it’s been like dating in the public e...

TW: addiction, overdose, and body dysmorphia   When conceptualizing The Squeeze, your hosts knew it was going to be people like Zac who make it special. Today, they are joined by dream guest Zac Clark, founder and CEO of Release Recovery, a full-service substance use disorder and mental health organization that offers transitional living, interventions, case management, and other essential family...

From the second-most streamed Netflix show of all-time, the talented Emma Myers joins your hosts to discuss settling into fame and all things werewolves. She talks about getting into acting, the point where she quit and turned to dance, and how that all lead her to Wednesday. She breaks down the audition process for the show and her chemistry read with Jenna Ortega, which she was convinced cost he...

TW: suicidal ideation (35:18 - 35:31), PTSD (38:15 - 39:34), sexual assault (40:25 - 41:30). Please note there may be programmatic ads that affect the timestamp for each listener. Please find resources, including BetterHelp, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Suicide Prevention Hotline, and more at https://www.lemonsbytay.com/resources  For 10% off your first month of BetterH...

Olympic champion Nastia Liukin joins the Lautners to discuss rebuilding yourself after success at a young age and the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level of a sport centered around perfection. Despite being gymnasts themselves, Nastia’s parents tried everything to keep her away from the sport, but her passion and talent were undeniable. Nastia talks about the effects of achievi...

TW: restrictive eating disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation  At a quick glance, you may recognize Hyram Yarbro as a skincare influencer, popular on YouTube and TikTok. After today’s conversation, we believe you’ll see him as so much more. Coming from a career in the makeup industry as a skincare specialist, cosmetic salesman, and makeup artist, Hyram had a real grasp on what people were spending...

The Lautners are joined by one of Taylor’s longest friends and their mother, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, to discuss raising children, holistic health, and Alzheimer's awareness, as they talk about their brain-healthy protein bar company, Mosh. We get insight into Patrick and Maria’s personal and working relationship, and Maria offers a mother’s perspective on mental health and raisin...

Today’s episode of The Squeeze feels like grabbing coffee with an old friend. Taylor was busy this day so Tay caught up with Bachelor star Cassie Randolph, who she’s actually never met! The Lautners are friends with her sister, Michelle, and knew they’d love Cassie just the same. Cassie opens up about going through such a public breakup, and the two discuss going from living a normal life to being...

TW: suicide  The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as important as washing your hands, and the impact that caffeine, alcohol, and marijuana can have on your brain. We learn how Dr...

TW: the murder of George Floyd, suicide   This week your hosts have a dream conversation with a dream guest who offers advice, wisdom, and vulnerability in a jam-packed hour. Emmanuel Acho, former linebacker and star of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, is well versed in the race space and offers insight into his public journey over the past few years. He accomplished something on Tayl...

Life’s not all sunshine and roses, but if you work really hard at it, you can tackle any obstacle with a sunshine mindset. Best friends and co-authors Tanya Rad and Raquelle Stevens join the Lautners today to discuss their book, The Sunshine Mind. They share the incredible story of how they met, what sparked the idea for the book, and discuss collaborating on the project. Tanya and Taylor bond ove...

At such a young age, today’s guest has already accomplished more than most do in their entire life. Sadie Robertson Huff rose to fame on her family’s reality show, Duck Dynasty, followed by finishing runner-up on Dancing with the Stars. She joins your hosts to discuss her journey battling fear and anxiety. Sadie speaks to the stress of living a hypocritical lifestyle—one where she looks perfect on...