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• Nichole Schmidt: Gabby Petito’s Story

  In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Nichole Schmidt—mother of Gabby Petito—for a brave and honest conversation about the murder of her daughter. Nichole begins by sharing Gabby's vibrant personality and the moment she knew something was wrong when Brian returned home without her. She discusses filing the missing persons report, the overwhelming reach of Gabby’s story, and the heartbreaking confirmation of her daughter’s death. Nichole reflects on how her grief has evolved over the past three and a half years, the hardest parts of coping, and how her other children are navigating their own grief. She talks about the challenges of mourning publicly, the painful “what ifs,” and what to say—or not say—to someone who is grieving. We then dive into the Netflix documentary American Murder: Gabby Petito, the failures of law enforcement, and Nichole’s last interaction with Brian’s family. Nichole also shares the mission of the Gabby Petito Foundation, why domestic violence is a systemic issue, and how we can all be better bystanders. She closes with advice for parents and those worried about loved ones in abusive relationships—and what she hopes the world will remember most about Gabby.*Nichole is sharing her personal opinions and experiences, and the views expressed are not statements of fact.Be sure to follow Nichole https://www.instagram.com/niki_schmidt_/!Learn more about the Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.orgIf you or someone you know if a victim of domestic and/or sexual violence, please visit: https://rainn.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.comGo to Nuuly.com and enter the code SQUEEZE and sign up to get $28 off your first month.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/THESQUEEZEHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents.If you think you may be struggling with OCD and want to learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to https://learn.nocd.com/squeeze and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Visit masachips.com and use promo code SQUEEZE to get 20% off your first order today.Feel good... and mean it when you say it!! For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days at Headspace.com/SQUEEZE.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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• Natasha Bedingfield: Feel the Rain

  This week, Tay is back for another girl talk episode—this time with singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield! She opens up about growing up in a musical family, how she found her way into music, and the role her supportive parents played in helping her pursue her dreams. Natasha shares the excitement and challenges that came with sudden fame, and how she’s learned to stay grounded while on the road. We talk about the often-overlooked reality that fame and fortune don’t make you immune to mental health struggles, including her personal experience with prenatal depression and the tools that helped her through it. Natasha also reflects on how motherhood has reshaped her perspective, why she once felt like she “was too much of a parent” as a child, and how she’s now learning to embrace more play in her life. Plus, we dive into the legacy of her song Unwritten, its recent resurgence in 'Anyone But You', and what’s coming next for her!Be sure to follow Natasha https://www.instagram.com/natashabedingfield/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:Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZERitual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THESQUEEZE. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today.Go to belliwelli.com and use our exclusive code SQUEEZE20 at checkout for 20% off our order.OpenPhone is offering my listeners 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/squeeze.Go to cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop!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!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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• Christina Perri: A Story of Resilience

  This week, the Lautners are joined by singer and songwriter Christina Perri! Christina starts from the very beginning, sharing what led her parents to seek therapy for her at just eight years old, what those early sessions looked like, and how she felt about it all at such a young age. She reflects on the unhealthy coping mechanisms that developed in her late teens and early twenties, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, what ultimately led her to choose sobriety, and offers powerful advice for anyone dealing with addiction or facing the fear and shame of relapse. She also walks us through the whirlwind of when “Jar of Hearts” took off after airing on So You Think You Can Dance and how it catapulted her career. From there, we explore her journey through motherhood—navigating postpartum depression, miscarriage, and stillbirth—and how she approached those conversations with her daughter. Christina opens up about grief, the toll child loss can have on a marriage, and what’s helped her heal. To wrap it up, she shares the story behind writing “A Thousand Years” for Breaking Dawn, her love for the Twilight series, and what inspired her to turn the song into a children’s book!Be sure to follow Christina https://instagram.com/christinaperri/!Shop Christina’s new children’s book ‘A Thousand Years’ here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722851/a-thousand-years-by-christina-perri-illustrated-by-joy-hwang-ruiz/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:Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/squeeze #rulapodVisit premierprotein.com and go to Where to Buy to find a retailer near you or find where to buy onlineGo to Cymbiotika.com/SQUEEZE for 20% off your order + free shipping todayNuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code SQUEEZE at Nuuly.comPut your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster 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/THESQUEEZEProduced 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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• Rachael Kirkconnell: The Healing Journey

  This week Tay is sitting down with Rachael Kirkconnell for a vulnerable conversation about healing after heartbreak and stepping into this new chapter in her life! Rachael opens up about what life has been like since her breakup—navigating the transition to living alone, facing the fear of being on her own, and how she works through those lonely moments. She shares her thoughts on her recent Call Her Daddy episode, how she feels about it two months later, the public’s response, whether her perspective has shifted, and if she and Matt have spoken since it aired. Rachael also talks about the possibility of friendship in the future, the importance of love languages, what she’s looking for in a future partner, and whether she’s ventured back into the dating world. She also shares the self-care tools that have helped her protect her mental health, talks about her new clothing collab with Showpo, and reflects on what she's most proud of in herself!Be sure to follow Rachael https://instagram.com/rachaelkirkconnell/!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:Visit premierprotein.com and go to Where to Buy to find a retailer near you or find where to buy onlineRight now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/Squeeze No more shady business. Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/THESQUEEZEFrom gathering inspo and scoring expert advice to finding your wedding venue and figuring out your budget, The Knot connects you to all the people, places and tools you need. Visit theknot.com/audio to start planning your wedding today.Go to Cymbiotika.com/SQUEEZE for 20% off your order + free shipping todayProduced 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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• Dylan Efron: Becoming Miss Guided

  In this week’s episode, Dylan Efron joins the Lautners to talk about his experience on the hit TV show The Traitors and how he's been navigating his mental health since the show's success! To begin, Dylan opens up about the challenges of his packed schedule, especially with less time for fitness and the outdoors—two things that have always kept him grounded. Dylan shares how he fell in love with adventure, the role fitness plays in his well-being, what people can expect from his upcoming travel videos on YouTube, and how he balances screen time while constantly on the go. Then, he takes us behind the scenes of The Traitors, revealing his strategy, favorite moments, who he was most excited to meet, and what downtime really looked like in the castle. Finally, could more reality TV be in his future…maybe Dancing with the Stars?Be sure to follow Dylan https://instagram.com/dylanefron/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:Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZE.From gathering inspo and scoring expert advice to finding your wedding venue and figuring out your budget, The Knot connects you to all the people, places and tools you need. Visit theknot.com/audio to start planning your wedding today.Go to Cymbiotika.com/SQUEEZE for 20% off your order + free shipping today No more shady business. Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/THESQUEEZEDogs 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!Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to Hero.co and use code SQUEEZE at checkout 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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