The Squeeze
The Squeeze

The Squeeze

Taylor Lautner

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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.

Recent Episodes

Francesca Mariano: Behind the Mic
DEC 17, 2025
Francesca Mariano: Behind the Mic
In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with co-host of Chicks in the Office, Francesca Mariano! Francesca starts off by sharing stories from her wedding, opens up about her first year of marriage, and passes along her best tips for couples on their wedding day. She then talks through her mental health journey that began during her time at Georgetown — including what ultimately led her to leave college, start therapy, and redefine what success looked like for her. Francesca reflects on the biggest takeaways from that chapter of her life, how she landed an internship at Barstool, how Chicks in the Office came to life, and what it’s been like maintaining such a strong friendship and business partnership with her co-host Ria Ciuffo over the years. She also shares the self-care tools that keep her grounded, the advice she’d give her college-aged self, and the accomplishment she’s most proud of today. Be sure to follow Francesca https://www.instagram.com/francescamariano/! Check out Chicks in the Office here: https://www.barstoolsports.com/bios/chicks-in-the-office To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautner To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors: Visit gruns.co and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for up to 52% off your first order. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/squeeze Head to Ollie.com/SQUEEZE, tell them all about your dog, and use code SQUEEZE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Learn more at Starbucks.com/partners. Use code SQUEEZE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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58 MIN
Brylee Armstrong: Becoming Her Own Person
DEC 10, 2025
Brylee Armstrong: Becoming Her Own Person
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Brylee Armstrong for another girl-talk conversation! Brylee opens up about growing up as a dancer (though not in the ballroom world) and shares the story of how she and Brandon Armstrong first met. She talks about the unique experience of marrying someone who lives so publicly, and what it’s been like adjusting to a life split between Utah and Los Angeles. Brylee walks us through the reality of packing up every year when the Dancing with the Stars season begins, the constant moving, long hours, and how she and Brandon make their relationship work through it all. She also reflects on why she started sharing her life online, how she chooses what to keep private, and the boundaries that protect her peace. Tay and Brylee talk about finding their own identities outside of their husbands, the misconceptions people often have about them as a couple, and the self-care practices that keep her grounded when everything feels overwhelming! Be sure to follow Brylee https://instagram.com/bryleearmstrong_/! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautner To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors: Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/SQUEEZE, tell them all about your dog, and use code SQUEEZE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!  Head on over to Rula.com/squeeze to get started today. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com.  For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code SQUEEZE at checkout. Tempo is offering our listeners 60% off your first box when you go to Tempo.com/SQUEEZE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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58 MIN
Kendall Toole: Owning Her Story
DEC 3, 2025
Kendall Toole: Owning Her Story
TW: Suicide Attempt In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with fitness instructor, mental health advocate, and former Peloton star Kendall Toole! Kendall opens up about how she first began teaching for Peloton, why she ultimately chose to leave, and the vision behind her new venture, the NKO Club app (including the meaning behind its name). She shares what it’s like to navigate fitness both as a passion and a profession, along with her deeply personal mental health journey that began with childhood OCD and later included a day when she came close to ending her life — and the reason she didn’t follow through. Kendall talks about what healing looked like in the aftermath, the grounding tools she relies on when anxiety or overwhelm creep in, and how her relationship with her mental health has evolved over the years. To close, she offers heartfelt advice for anyone who has ever found themselves in the same dark place she once was. Be sure to follow Kendall https://instagram.com/kendalltoole/! Check out NKO Club here: https://www.nkoclub.com/ To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautner To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors: For a limited time, go to tonal.com to get $1000 off your Tonal purchase plus a free four-year warranty. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping available at thrivecausemetics.com/THESQUEEZE. Or save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/THESQUEEZE Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/SQUEEZE Use my code SQUEEZE to save 20% at tonetoday.com For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code SQUEEZE at checkout Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/squeeze MB014GJJJKQV82R See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Alan Bersten: The Power of Communication
NOV 26, 2025
Alan Bersten: The Power of Communication
In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with dancer, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars pro Alan Bersten! Alan shares everything from how young he was when he first fell in love with dance to the moment he realized he wanted to pursue it professionally. He reflects on his early days on So You Think You Can Dance, how many years he’s now been part of Dancing with the Stars, and what it was like learning how to teach complete non-dancers. Alan also opens up about going public with his relationship with Emma Slater, navigating online opinions, and setting boundaries with social media — especially while working on a show with such a massive digital presence. He talks about partnering with Elaine Hendrix this season, the injury that kept her out of the Halloween episode, his favorite dance of the season, the styles he loves and least loves to teach, and the self-care rituals that help him reset after long rehearsal days. To close, we round out the episode with Lemon 7! Be sure to follow Alan https://instagram.com/alanbersten/! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautner To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors: How to claim your free Hydration Heroes Mini Kit: Go to CLEARSTEM.com, add the Hydration Heroes Mini Kit plus $75 of other CLEARSTEM products to your cart, and enter code SQUEEZEHH at checkout — the kit is yours for free! Offer ends December 2nd. Visit gruns.co and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for up to 52% off your first order. Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code SQUEEZE at checkout. Get up to 52% off by going to hexclad.com/SQUEEZE #hexcladpartner MB014GJJJKQV82R See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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49 MIN
Kevin Jonas: Embracing Change
NOV 19, 2025
Kevin Jonas: Embracing Change
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by Kevin Jonas! Kevin opens up about life on his current tour and dives into his perspective on the younger generation and social media, along with the story of how he taught himself to play guitar growing up. He also drops some exciting news about the upcoming Camp Rock 3, which leads Taylor to tell the hilarious story of how he auditioned for the original Camp Rock… and didn’t get the part. Kevin gets candid about the mental side of touring, reflecting on the post-tour blues and how seeking therapy after his last tour helped him navigate that transition. He also talks about his wife and daughters, what family life looks like for them, and whether his girls have any interest in singing or acting in the future. To close, Kevin gives us a first look into his new single Changing, sharing the story behind the song, his first-ever solo performance, and whether more solo projects might be in his future!  Be sure to follow Kevin on https://www.instagram.com/kevinjonas/ You can stream A Very Jonas Christmas here: https://www.hulu.com/watch/6eec7c0b-d249-4341-b538-23455dc97efc To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode!  Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast  Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner Amazon Storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautner To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors For a limited time, go to tonal.com to get $1000 off your Tonal purchase plus a free four-year warranty. Visit gruns.co and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for up to 52% off your first order. The RealReal is the world’s largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. With thousands of pre-loved luxury arrivals daily, no one does resale like The RealReal—and no one makes the holidays shine brighter than The RealReal. And now, get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/squeeze. Tempo is offering our listeners 60% off your first box when you go to Tempo.com/SQUEEZE GET UP TO 52% Off by going to hexclad.com/SQUEEZE #hexcladpartner Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53 MIN