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 approaches to navigating anxiety, and together they discuss how anxie...
Dec 20, 2023•50 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fit into the system that society has setup has not come easy. On...
Dec 13, 2023•56 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast 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 learning the importance of delegation and having boundaries. He shares ...
Dec 06, 2023•57 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Socks, crocs, and jealousy, oh my! This week’s solo episode covers everything under the lemon tree as your hosts answer your questions! First, they recap their first Lemons Foundation gala, sharing how it truly could not have gone better and the importance of hosting it on a rooftop. They talk about how quickly this year has flown by and Megan Fox’s new poetry book (and one poem in particular that really had them thinking) before diving into Tea Time with Tay(s). They talk about jealousy, fame, ...
Nov 29, 2023•46 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast TW: suicide, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the Lifeline: 988 When your hosts first started this podcast, they knew they wanted to have today’s guests on the show. Harlie and Robin Monroe, sister and mother of Tay’s high school friend Jared, join the Lautners today to discuss the heartbreaking events that led to Jared taking his life and their foundation, The Jared Monroe Foundation, which supports students wit...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Food, travel, and lifestyle expert Kelly Rizzo joins the Lautners to chat about all of their favorite things, from oysters in New Orleans to running away to London! She shares where her passion for food and travel came from, and divulges her insider secrets as a complete aviation nerd. Kelly is the widow of the late Bob Saget, and dives into that unthinkable day, how the two met, and what it was like to be married to one of the most beloved men in America. Kelly and the Lautners discuss the neve...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another solo adventure with a moustache-rocking boy Tay and a New-York dreaming girl Tay. Your hosts kick off their convo with the ever-inspiring Citrus Got Real which has them discussing which animal has the worst attitude. Before diving into all your Tea Time with Tay questions, Tay takes one for the Swiftie-team and asks Taylor what it’s like to be the only “blonde Tay” ex without a diss track. They then chat about their favorite things to do and watch together, and if Tay wou...
Nov 08, 2023•46 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Singer, dancer, and former reality star Kenzie Ziegler joins the Lautners to discuss navigating success and pressure from an incredibly young age. She shares the toll that reality TV took on her childhood and how it caused her to lose her passion for dance. Kenzie explains how she couldn't differentiate between reality and what was manufactured for the show, and shares the advice she would offer a production team tackling a reality show centered around children. She attributes her mental health ...
Nov 01, 2023•34 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Our next guest has spent far too much time defending her character, so The Lautners wanted to give her time to show the world who she is, independent of all the noise. In this interview Georgia Hassarati opens up about things she’s never discussed publicly, including what it was like being raised by a single mother with bipolar disorder. She also discusses her career as a midwife; something not many people know about but is a huge passion of hers. She speaks about her experience being cast on To...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast The Lautners have been super busy lately, but they made time to sit down and catch up with their favorite Lemon Drops. They start off with a Cit-Rus Got Real that has them chatting about their favorite cartoon characters, then introduce a new (currently nameless; please leave your recs below) advice segment! They cover everything from relationships and past trauma to navigating burnout, moving on after a breakup, and more. Then everyone’s favorite Tea Time with Tay(s) is back and they share when...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Things look a bit different around here! We’re super excited to show you our rebrand that we’ve been working on! From a studio revamp to getting Taylor (fully) on the cover art and more, The Squeeze is growing up! To help show off the new look, your hosts are joined by TikTok queen Charli D’Amelio. To have someone with her level of visibility (she rocks a casual 151.2 million followers on TikTok alone) speak about her mental health is going to impact the next generation in incredible ways. She j...
Oct 11, 2023•49 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast This is a very special solo-ish episode! Per usual (well, per when they remember) your hosts start with a triple round of Cit-Rus Got Real featuring new questions sent in by you, Lemon Drops! Then, Taylor shares some notes he took from Sadie Robertson’s LO Sister Conference, where Tay spoke on a mental health panel! They also dive into Tea Time with Tay(s), which has them talking about the podcast, how many kids they want, their most favorite thing: their dogs, and more! The Lautners are then jo...
Oct 04, 2023•46 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This week the Lautners have the honor of sitting down with Victor and Libby Boyce, parents of child star Cameron Boyce, who passed away in 2019 from SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). They offer an inside look at the incredible life Cameron led and the legacy he left behind. They explain how and when epilepsy became part of their lives and how Cameron wasn’t considered epileptic until his second seizure. This is one of their many frustrations with the medical system, which failed to ar...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast The man, the myth, the ledge — singer-songwriter and all around incredible human Harry Hudson joins the Lautners today to discuss his cancer journey, the importance of music in his life, and his charity, Hey, I'm Here For You. Harry was diagnosed with cancer the same week he turned 20, and he discusses the existential brain shifts that occurred as he processed his reality and embraced death. He attributes music to saving his life and talks about the intersection of music and mental health when u...
Sep 20, 2023•56 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Television host, author, and interior designer Bobby Berk sits down with the Lautners to chat all things design and mental health. He discusses his upbringing and the sense that he never really belonged in his small town, how he began to make a name for himself in the design world, and how that led him to television—something he never really wanted. He offers advice to anyone out there who may be fearful of taking a non-traditional route in life before opening up about his depression and experie...
Sep 13, 2023•46 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast The Taylor Lautners are back for another jam-packed solo episode, kicking off with a Twilight-era Cit-rus Got Real about fish eyes (long story, stay tuned). Taylor takes a moment to talk about Tay’s "Jimmy Darts" moment this week, which then leads your hosts to talk about the importance of gratitude. Tay opens up about her first EMDR session and the realization that she hasn’t yet processed what she went through in 2020. They also dive into your Tea Time with Tay questions, where they discuss th...
Sep 06, 2023•41 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast TW: brief mention of physical, sexual abuse Today we are joined by a highly requested guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf! She is a renowned neuroscientist who specializes in psychoneurobiology and meta-cognitive neuropsychology (say that three times)! In this episode, we’ll dive into what made her want to get into this field, epiphany moments from her studies, and 5 steps to help reduce anxiety, stress, and toxic thinking and drive the mind-body connection in the right direction. Dr. Leaf has captivated a...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast 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. It’s not always a spa day—it means truly caring for yourself, even if sometimes, that means having...
Aug 23, 2023•52 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ella was struggling. He stresses the importance of checking in on your strong friends and discusses ...
Aug 16, 2023•49 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast *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 day. Sasha then explains what exactly PCOS is, her battle to be diagnosed, and the miracle that was ge...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 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 life forever. They then go back to the beginning (like the Lautners did a few weeks ago—be sure to ch...
Aug 02, 2023•57 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 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 and over again. Today, he opens up about his traumatic childhood, the day his brain broke, and the j...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Taylors! They talk about those iconic flips on stage, the Spider-Man meme, Back to December, Joey Kin...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast 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 about his childhood, including the blessings he’s discovered from not being popular at a young age and hi...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast 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 two to three did not simply happen overnight. Val and Jenna open up about their journey with infertil...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fell to the bottom of her class—by a lot. Her and her father then dove into ADHD research so she co...
Jun 28, 2023•52 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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 popular question by far has to do with the reality of a “famous person” dating a “normal person” so...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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 lost its way. Chervin then dives into our food system, and explains that we haven’t been growing real f...
Jun 14, 2023•56 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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 highlights the kindness of her online community, which offers her confidence and connection. Tay appla...
Jun 07, 2023•47 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the hospital with an infection that resulted in organ failure and a panic attack disorder. Lexi is out...
May 31, 2023•49 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 
