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...
The Lautners welcome back YouTube star Laura Lee for part two of her exclusive episode! If you missed part one, Laura opened up for the first time about growing up with an alcoholic father, navigating life in severe poverty, and how those early challenges fueled her drive to create a better life. In this week’s part two, Laura Lee reflects on her rise to YouTube fame and the challenges of navigating a public controversy that turned the internet against her. She opens up about the deeply personal journey of adopting her niece, Eryn, sharing the reasons behind her decision and the grueling court battle it entailed. Laura also bravely discusses how her sister’s time in prison became a turning point, the profound pain of losing her mother to Covid without the chance to say goodbye, and the ongoing process of grieving that loss. Wrapping up, she offers insights into where her career stands today, what she’s most proud of, and heartfelt advice for anyone growing up in households shaped by addiction.Check out part 1 of Laura’s episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ebSMUWjFggBe sure to follow Laura on Instagram https://instagram.com/larlarlee/ and on YouTube https://youtube.com/@laura88lee, as well as her podcast https://youtube.com/@foolcoveragepodcast!To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop for person this season at saks.comVisit repurpose.com and use code SQUEEZE25 at checkout for 25% off your entire order. Visit DrinkCulturePop.com and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Get JackBlack.com/SQUEEZE and use code SQUEEZE for 10% off your order.Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THESQUEEZE. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today.Get 25% off + free shipping on Roots Focus at drinkroots.com with code SQUEEZE. Visit drinkroots.com for details.Produced by Dear MediaSee 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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Laura Lee: You Are Worthy Pt. 1
In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by YouTube star Laura Lee for an honest conversation about her journey from a chaotic childhood to building an online empire. Laura opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father, her family’s struggles, and how her sister’s teenage pregnancy led her, her mom, and her sister to leave her dad—only to face severe poverty. She shares how those early challenges fueled her drive to create a better life, from posting her first YouTube videos to moving to California with her now-husband Tyler Williams. Laura reflects on her rise to success, amassing millions of followers and launching her own makeup line. Check back next week for part 2, where Laura dives into how a major public controversy led to one of the lowest points in her life, the court battle to adopt her niece, what she’s most proud of today, and more.Be sure to follow Laura on Instagram https://instagram.com/larlarlee/ and YouTube https://youtube.com/@laura88lee, as well as her podcast https://youtube.com/@foolcoveragepodcast!To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster. You can use code BOOST20 on Gatorade.com to try it yourself for 20% off.Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code Squeeze.Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop for person this season at saks.com.Head to JLOBEAUTY.com/SQUEEZE to receive 20% off and THREE FREE GIFTS - a one hundred and seventy-five dollar value.Visit DrinkCulturePop.com and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Visit Justingredients.us and use code squeeze for 15% off.Produced by Dear MediaSee 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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Kelsey Anderson: Carving Her Own Path
This week, Tay returns for another girl-talk episode, this time featuring Kelsey Anderson! Kelsey opens up about her upbringing and shares her journey of losing her mom to breast cancer, including the tools that have helped her navigate grief and how her mom’s passing reshaped her perspective on life. She delves into the challenges of transitioning from The Bachelor to life in the public eye, revealing how she and fiancé Joey Graziadei support each other through all of the ups and downs. Kelsey also talks about her close friendship with fellow contestant Daisy Kent, her approach to rising above comparisons, and how she’s building her own identity beyond the show. Wrapping up, Kelsey reflects on her experiences during Joey’s Dancing with the Stars journey, her most surreal “pinch me” moment, and the accomplishments she’s most proud of this year!Be sure to follow Kelsey on Instagram https://instagram.com/kelseyanderson/!For breast cancer resources, we suggest checking out:https://www.breastcancer.org/https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Get 25% off + free shipping on Roots Focus at drinkroots.com with code SQUEEZE. Visit drinkroots.com for details.Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop for person this season at saks.com.Get JackBlack.com/SQUEEZE and use code SQUEEZE for 10% off your order.Visit DrinkCulturePop.com and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Discover Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream at Ulta Beauty stores and online at ulta.comVisit Justingredients.us and use code squeeze for free shipping on your order.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.
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Stephen Nedoroscik: Spray Tans and Superman
In this week’s episode, the Lautners sit down with gymnast and two-time Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik! Stephen starts off by sharing how he discovered gymnastics as a child and when he realized his potential for a career specializing in the pommel horse. He opens up about maintaining a balance between the intense demands of training and his personal life, as well as the mindset that keeps him focused right before competition. Stephen also discusses living with his eye conditions and how they impact his daily life and gymnastics, as well as how he’s determined not to let them define him. Plus, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his time on Dancing with the Stars with partner Rylee Arnold, sharing how the experience defies his expectations, how the training compares to preparing for the Olympics, and what he’s learned from the experience!Be sure to follow Stephen on Instagram https://instagram.com/stephen_nedoroscik/!Catch Stephen on Dancing With The Stars every Tuesday night 8/7c ON ABC AND DISNEY+, and be sure to vote by texting STEPHEN to 21523 https://dwtsvote.abc.com/To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Get 25% off + FREE shipping on Roots Focus at SilverStarNutrition.com using code SQUEEZE. Fuel your brain, sharpen your focus, and boost your energy with every sip. Don’t wait—head to SilverStarNutrition.com to elevate your everyday!Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop for person this season at saks.comFor an exclusive offer, go to biooptimizers.com/squeeze and use promo code squeeze during checkout to save 10 percent.Put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster. You can use code BOOST20 on Gatorade.com to try it yourself for 20% off.Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code SQUEEZE for 20% off Minted holiday cards and gifts.Head to acorns.com/squeeze or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! *See disclaimer for more detailsProduced by Dear MediaSee 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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Meg Donnelly: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
In this week’s episode, actress and singer Meg Donnelly shares her journey of navigating mental health from a young age. Meg opens up about experiencing anxiety and intrusive thoughts at just eight years old, shedding light on the triggers and how it manifested in her life as a child. She goes on to share how her anxiety has evolved as she’s gotten older, impacting both her career and daily life. Meg talks about the balance she’s found with social media, along with the tools and resources that have helped her most in protecting her mental well-being. We also dive into her starring in the Zombies franchise, her exciting transition into the music industry, and the release of her new single, “in my bag,” coming out on November 15th!Be sure to follow Meg on Instagram https://instagram.com/megdonnelly/!Presave Meg’s new song “in my bag” here: https://www.megdonnelly.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYM8GM1BJCajV0Gd48tPAZcTU08stWqL75k8WdEqfrzV42tCyjq3yv8L-8_aem_36a6cifeEW4k-InLu3k5FATo email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code SQUEEZE for 20% off Minted holiday cards and gifts. Gift yourself and your loved ones the best gift of all - Jenni Kayne. Get 15% off your first order when you use code THESQUEEZE at jennikayne.com.Head to Ollie.com and use code SQUEEZE to get 60% off your first box. They offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on their first box so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can get your money back. Head to JLOBEAUTY.com/SQUEEZE to recieve 20% off and THREE FREE GIFTS - a one hundred and seventy-five dollar value. Remember to head to Zbiotics.com/SQUEEZE and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 15% offProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.