In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton! Chris shares what inspired him to write his book Your Roots Don’t Define You and why now felt like the right time to reflect on his past, including the challenges that shaped him long before success. He opens up about how he first found his way into hair, the moment that changed everything when he did Christina Aguilera’s hair on The Voice, and what he would tell anyone who’s afraid to chase their dreams ...
Jan 21, 2026•55 min•Ep. 109
In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with attachment style expert and founder of the Personal Development School Thais Gibson. Thais shares how she got started in the personal development space and the story behind creating the Personal Development School, before breaking down the different attachment styles, how they’re formed, and why they show up the way they do in adulthood. She walks through what attachment styles look like in real relationships, how each style tends to handle confli...
Jan 16, 2026•52 min•Ep. 108
In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with producer, manager, and entrepreneur Tish Cyrus! Tish opens up about what it was like raising her kids while her daughter Miley Cyrus’ career took off so quickly, sharing how she fought to protect their childhood while also helping them chase their individual dreams. She talks about how she made each of her children feel important in the midst of so much public attention, and what people often get wrong about her and her family — especially with constant...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
Welcome to the first episode of season 4!! This week, Tay and Taylor are joined by musician and social media sensation Mr. Fantasy for his first-ever podcast! He starts off by revealing that he is, in fact, Team Jacob, sharing his feelings on the term “overnight success,” and opening up about what it’s been like to completely blow up over the past year. He talks about whether he’s dating, why he never felt afraid of the sudden attention, and how surreal it’s been to watch people genuinely resona...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 106
Disclaimer: Santa’s existence is discussed in this episode. Listener discretion advised for little ears. In this week’s episode, the Lautners kick off a very special Christmas special and the final episode of 2025 as they officially wrap Season 3 of The Squeeze! The episode starts with a cozy catch-up between Tay and Taylor as they reflect on the year, share the word or phrase guiding them into 2026, and tease what listeners can expect in Season 4. Then, they bring in three familiar faces from p...
Dec 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 105
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...
Dec 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 104
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 ...
Dec 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 103
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 childh...
Dec 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 102
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 relat...
Nov 26, 2025•50 min•Ep. 101
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, ...
Nov 19, 2025•53 min•Ep. 100
This week, Tay and Taylor are back with part two of their conversation with actress, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate Nikki Reed! If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there to hear Nikki and Taylor reminisce on their Twilight days, what it was really like being part of a cultural phenomenon, and how Nikki’s journey led her to focus on wellness, family, and purpose-driven living. In part two, Nikki opens up about what it means to give 100% of herself to everything she does, and...
Nov 12, 2025•49 min•Ep. 99
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by actress, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate Nikki Reed — marking the first time The Squeeze has ever welcomed someone from the Twilight franchise! Nikki and Taylor reminisce on how they first met, share memories from filming, and look back on what it was really like to be part of a cultural phenomenon. Nikki reveals how she first heard about the movie, what ultimately made her want to join, and the moment she realized Twilight was about...
Nov 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 98
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Dancing with the Stars pro Britt Stewart and her husband, actor Daniel Durant! This marks the first time The Squeeze has ever had an interpreter on the podcast, helping bridge the conversation between Britt, who is hearing, and Daniel, who is deaf. The two share how their partnership on DWTS grew into a romantic relationship — from Britt learning ASL to communicate with Daniel to how she taught him dance and rhythm in completely new ways. They open up abo...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 97
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for some girl-chat with content creator Ken Eurich! Ken shares what made her want to move to Austin, Texas, how her social media journey started just for fun before turning into a full-time career, and what it’s been like going from small-town life to living publicly on the internet. She opens up about her relationship and boundaries with social media – how she decides what to share, the mental health struggles that come with constant opinions, and even dealin...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 96
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by model, actress, host, and entrepreneur Olivia Culpo! Olivia opens up about her journey into motherhood, sharing what her birth experience was like and how her postpartum journey has been, including her experience with D-MER. She gets candid about the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, how she makes time for herself and her husband, Christian McCaffrey, and how the two support each other through life’s highs and lows—especially with Christian’s b...
Oct 15, 2025•55 min•Ep. 95
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-chat, this time with Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley! Mayci takes us back to the day she and her college boyfriend Arik found out they were pregnant at just 19 years old, and how only a month later he died in a tragic accident after a fight the two of them had. She opens up about the guilt she carried, how she explained loss to her young son, and the journey of eventually finding love again with her now husband, Jacob...
Oct 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 94
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk! Kristin shares how she met her husband, San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, what their training life and in-season routines look like, and her favorite stadiums to visit. She opens up about her introduction to fashion and how she taught herself to sew, starting with a small boutique and DIY Halloween costumes before turning her passion into Off Season, a full-fledged fashion brand. Kristin talks about...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 93
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are back from The Most Magical Place On Earth—Walt Disney World! The Lautner’s share all the highlights from their trip, from just how massive Walt Disney World is and the mental reset that came with being fully immersed in the parks. They reflect on being fully present in the moment, spending less time on their phones, and the inspiration they’re bringing home to carry that same mindset into daily life. From Animal Kingdom and EPCOT to Hollywood Studios, M...
Sep 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 92
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hirsch, the host of Not Skinny But Not Fat! They start off chatting about The Summer I Turned Pretty, their thoughts on this season, and the bullying that’s been happening to the cast. Amanda shares the story behind the name Not Skinny But Not Fat, how she first got into the world of podcasting, one thing about the industry most people don’t realize, and how her show has grown into interviewing major celebrities. Amanda also opens up ab...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 91
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by singer and actor Chase Hudson, better known as Huddy! Chase opens up about what it was like growing up and how the bullying he faced led him to switch to online school, ultimately guiding him toward music as an outlet. He reflects on achieving massive online popularity at such a young age and how it impacted his mental health, including the breaking point that turned music into not just a career but also his therapy. Chase shares what it’s been like to op...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 90
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Rachel Recchia for an honest conversation about her journey in and beyond Bachelor Nation! Rachel reflects on her time on The Bachelor and what it was like to make franchise history as a co-lead on The Bachelorette, including the challenges and pressures of sharing the spotlight with Gabby Windey and whether she feels she’s found closure from her time in the franchise. She opens up about her experiences on Bachelor in Paradise and Perfect Match (including...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 89
In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with Antigone Davis, Meta’s Global Head of Safety, to talk about the company’s latest efforts to create safer online experiences for teens and families—including the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts! Antigone shares how Meta is building digital spaces that automatically place teens in built-in protections and give parents greater peace of mind. This includes new parental supervision tools, age verification, and programs designed to help families...
Aug 30, 2025•35 min•Ep. 88
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Keaton Milburn, Natasha Bure, and Sheila Mohebpour for a girl-chat special all about The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the ultimate debate of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad, share their favorite and least favorite moments from the show, and break down how the music choices elevate the story. They talk through all the cringe-worthy scenes, point out hidden parallels, and make their predictions for what’s to come. To wrap things up, the conversation...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 87
In this week’s episode, Tay is going solo for the very first time! She kicks things off with a recap of her recent trip to NYC for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 red carpet premiere, and reveals whether she’s Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad. Tay then opens up about a pregnancy scare earlier this year and how it reminded her of the importance of choosing a partner who shows up in the hard times, not just the fun ones. She shares her thoughts on how to know when you’ve found “the one,” how chang...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 86
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by American track and field athlete and Olympic champion Gabby Thomas for a girl-talk chat! Gabby shares how she first got into running, what drew her to study neurobiology and global health at Harvard, and how difficult it was to juggle life as both a full-time student and elite athlete. She opens up about the moment she realized the Olympics were within reach, her training journey to Tokyo, and the mental toll of discovering a tumor on her liver just weeks...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 85
TW: Suicide This week, Tay is back for a girl-talk chat with social media star and entrepreneur Sienna Mae Gomez! Sienna opens up about the early days of facing online cancellation and overwhelming internet backlash, the lowest point she reached, and the hospitalization that followed a failed suicide attempt. She shares what it’s been like to rebuild her identity outside of the internet’s narrative, what inspired her to finally share her story, and how she’s made peace with the fact that not eve...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 84
In this week’s episode, the Lautners sit down with Colleen Pelly, founder of The Linchpin Co., a company focused on building healthier, more human-centered workplaces! Colleen brings a wealth of insight on the intersection of mental health and the work environment, drawing from her experience as a small business owner, mental health advocate, and mom navigating postpartum life. She dives into what’s broken in the way most companies approach mental well-being, why burnout and disengagement are at...
Jul 30, 2025•51 min•Ep. 82
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for a girl-talk chat with professional dancer and entrepreneur Lindsay Arnold! Lindsay shares how her passion for dance began, growing up in Utah surrounded by a strong dance community—including childhood friends like Jenna Johnson and Brandon Armstrong—and how her parents nurtured that passion by opening a dance studio. She reflects on competing in dance competitions, auditioning for So You Think You Can Dance , and eventually becoming a pro on Dancing with t...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 81
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by social media star Spencer Barbosa for another girl-talk conversation! Spencer opens up about her early start in acting and her latest project Flawed , a show she hosts that takes individuals on a “make-under” journey of self-exploration where they learn to embrace and love their perceived flaws. She shares how the show came to be, where to watch it, and what she hopes viewers take away from its message. Spencer also gets candid about being bullied from a ...
Jul 16, 2025•59 min•Ep. 80
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, and gets candid about her experiences with cancel culture, body image strugg...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 78
