The Squeeze

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation, this time with Netflix's Cheer star Morgan Simianer! Morgan kicks things off by sharing how she met her husband, their engagement story, what she’s loving most about married life, and her favorite moment from their wedding day. She then opens up about her early childhood, from the pain of her mom leaving to living alone in a trailer so she wouldn’t burden anyone. Morgan reflects on the role her grandparents played in giving her stability, the moment she finally felt safe, and whether she’s in touch with her biological parents today. She dives into how her upbringing shaped her relationships, what healing has looked like for her, and the biggest hurdle she’s had to overcome. We then shift into her cheer journey, from trying out for Navarro to becoming a fan favorite on Cheer, and how she navigated the sudden public attention and its impact on her mental health. Morgan shares the challenges of having her most personal moments broadcast to the world, her reaction to being pitched Battle Camp on Netflix, her favorite parts of filming, and the castmates she’s closest to. Finally, she shares what’s next for her, her favorite form of self-care, and the message she’d give to her younger self! Be sure to follow Morgan https://instagram.com/morgannlyn/ [https://www.instagram.com/morgannlyn/?hl=en]! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com [lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com] 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/ [https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast [https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast] Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner?lang=en] Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7]  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner?lang=en] To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ [https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/] and visit lemonsbytay.com [http://lemonsbytay.com/] Episode Sponsors: Use the code “SQUEEZE” at Rhoback.com [http://Rhoback.com] for 20% off your first order — now through the end of this week. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE [http://TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE]. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/SQUEEZE [http://SkylightCal.com/SQUEEZE]. Nuuly 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.com [http://Nuuly.com]. Be your own icon. Shower with Harry’s. Try Harry’s body wash today for just $8 at harrys.com/SQUEEZE [http://harrys.com/SQUEEZE]. Produced by Dear Media [http://dearmedia.com] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

TW: Sexual Abuse In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews! Mikayla bravely opens up about growing up in a chaotic home as one of seven siblings, navigating childhood trauma, and the sexual abuse she endured starting at age six. She shares how the aftermath of that trauma still affects her marriage today and the therapy, tools, and self-awareness that have helped her begin to heal. Mikayla talks about becoming pregnant at 16, what happened when she finally told her mom the truth, and where their relationship stands today. She also reflects on how her skin struggles impacted her self-worth, the importance of learning each other’s love languages in a relationship, and how she and her husband continue to support one another. Mikayla touches on her thoughts on fellow The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt’s appearance on the podcast, then shares what she’s most proud of in herself: becoming the person she needed when she was young. Be sure to follow Mikayla https://instagram.com/mikayla__matt/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikayla__matt/?hl=en]! If you or someone you know is struggling: Visit RAINN.org [http://rainn.org/] for additional resources and support Call (800) 656-HOPE to talk to a trained staff member from your local sexual assault service provider To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com [lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com] 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/ [https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast [https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast] Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner?lang=en] Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7]  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner?lang=en] To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ [https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/] and visit lemonsbytay.com [http://lemonsbytay.com/] Episode Sponsors: For a limited time, go to Tonal.com [http://Tonal.com] to get FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OFF your Tonal purchase plus a FREE FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY. Right now, Splendid is offering our listeners 20% off when you go to Splendid.com [http://Splendid.com] and use promo code taylor at checkout or when you shop at Splendid in stores. And even better - the promo code is stackable with other promotions! Go to cokeurl.com/simplyPOP [http://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP] to find out where you can try Simply Pop! It Pays to Discover. See terms at discover.com/creditcard [http://discover.com/creditcard]. Feel good... and mean it when you say it!! For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/SQUEEZE [http://Headspace.com/SQUEEZE]. Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/squeeze [http://Ollie.com/squeeze], tell them all about your dog, and use code SQUEEZE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. Produced by Dear Media [http://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

In this week’s episode, Dancing With The Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy returns (two years after he and Jenna Johnson were among our very first guests!). Val opens up about growing up in Ukraine until age eight, immigrating to Brooklyn, and what that huge life shift felt like as a kid. He shares when dance first entered his life, how it evolved from a creative outlet to a career, and what it’s like to keep that passion alive when it’s also your job. He talks about working alongside his wife Jenna as pros on Dancing With The Stars, their shared Emmy nomination for a tribute to Len Goodman, and how they navigate turning off “work mode” at home. Val also speaks about how fatherhood has shifted his perspective and deepened his appreciation for his own parents’ sacrifices. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on filming Hulu’s Got to Get Out, how the experience challenged him, and the friendships he formed with his fellow castmates. Be sure to follow Valentin https://instagram.com/valentin/ [https://www.instagram.com/valentin/?hl=en]! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com [lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com] 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/ [https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast [https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast] Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner?lang=en] Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7]  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner?lang=en] To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ [https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/] and visit lemonsbytay.com [http://lemonsbytay.com/] Episode Sponsors: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE [http://TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE]. Rules and restrictions may apply. Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. 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 [http://thrivecausemetics.com/THESQUEEZE]. Or save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/THESQUEEZE [http://thrivecausemetics.com/THESQUEEZE]. Nuuly 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. Just go to nuuly.com [http://nuuly.com] and enter the code SQUEEZE and sign up to get $28 off your first month. Nuuly Subscription Clothing Rental. Change Your Clothes. Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SQUEEZE for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com [http://Opill.com]. Head to Target or Target.com [http://Target.com] to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamot and Palo Santo scents. Meet Caudalie's Iconic Vinoperfect Serum. Available at Sephora and Caudalie.com [http://Caudalie.com]. Produced by Dear Media [http://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Chad Franke for a conversation about growing up on YouTube as part of the massively followed family channel 8 Passengers, created by his mom, Ruby Franke. Chad opens up about the early days of vlogging, when the channel began to take off, and what it was like having his childhood shared with millions. He reflects on how personal struggles were often turned into content, and how the shift from casually being on camera to having moments staged for engagement began to affect him. Chad talks about the #FreeChad movement, sparked by concerns over his living situation, and what it was like watching the Hulu docuseries Devil in the Family for the first time. He also shares about the last time he spoke to his mom, the letters she’s sent, his relationship with religion and God, and the gradual realization that what was happening wasn’t okay. Chad discusses his close bond with his siblings and dad, his current relationship with social media, and why he’s committed to keeping his future children offline. He also emphasizes the need for stricter regulations around monetizing minors and gives a look at what’s next for him. Be sure to follow Chad https://www.instagram.com/chadwfranke/ [https://www.instagram.com/chadwfranke/?hl=en]! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com [lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com] 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/ [https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast [https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast] Tay Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner?lang=en] Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7]  Taylor Lautner Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner [https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner?lang=en] To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ [https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/] and visit lemonsbytay.com [http://lemonsbytay.com/] Episode Sponsors: Meet Caudalie's Iconic Vinoperfect Serum. Available at Sephora and Caudalie.com [http://Caudalie.com]  I’m obsessed with the BelliWelli powders. Like I said they tend to sell out and never give discounts so go to belliwelli.com [http://belliwelli.com ] and use code our exclusive code SQUEEZE20 at checkout for 20% off our order. Go to cokeurl.com/simplyPOP [http://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP] to find out where you can try Simply Pop! It pays to Discover. Learn more at Discover.com/creditcard [http://Discover.com/creditcard]. Visit https://masachips.com/squeeze [https://masachips.com/squeeze] and use promo code SQUEEZE to get 25% off your first order today. Produced by Dear Media [http://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl talk episode with actress and comedian Christina Kirkman! Christina begins by talking about competing in the “R U All That?: Nickelodeon's Search for the Funniest Kid in America” competition and winning the highly coveted spot as a regular cast member on All That at just 10 years old. She shares the reality of stepping into Hollywood so young, why she ended up leaving Nickelodeon, and the identity crisis that followed as she struggled to detach from the “All That girl” label. Christina opens up about how bullying and burnout led her to pivot toward broadcast journalism in college, but after an internship at Comedy Central, she found her way back to acting. She also talks about learning that she needs alone time to process and recharge, her experience balancing social media and the anxiety that can come with it, her habit of using comedy as a mask, and how her new podcast is helping her reconnect with herself in a more honest way. Be sure to follow Christina https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/ [https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/]! Check out Christina’s podcast “Life’s A Joke”: https://swap.fm/l/lifesajoke [https://swap.fm/l/lifesajoke] To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com [lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com] Be 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/ [https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/] Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylautner/] Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/ [https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/] & TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast [https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast] To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ [https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/] and visit lemonsbytay.com [http://lemonsbytay.com/] Episode Sponsors: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZE. OpenPhone is offering my listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/squeeze [http://OpenPhone.com/squeeze]. And if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge. OpenPhone: no missed calls, no missed customers. Nuuly 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. Just go to nuuly.com [http://nuuly.com] and enter the code SQUEEZE and sign up to get $28 off your first month. Nuuly Subscription Clothing Rental. Change Your Clothes. Head to Target or Target.com [http://Target.com] to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamot and Palo Santo scents. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE [http://TempoMeals.com/SQUEEZE]. Rules and restrictions may apply. Visit https://masachips.com/squeeze [https://masachips.com/squeeze] and use promo code SQUEEZE to get 25% off your first order today. Produced by Dear Media [http://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].