This week on In the Mind of Jax Taylor, Jax talks with Jason Wahler — former Laguna Beach and The Hills star — for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and life after reality TV. They dive into their shared experiences with fame, substance abuse, and the pressure of living as on-screen characters. Jason opens up about hitting rock bottom, navigating multiple rehab stays, and finding lasting sobriety. Jax reflects on his own recovery journey, co-parenting with Brittany, and the emotional challenges of healing while raising a child. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this powerful conversation!

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax gets candid about the timeline of his sobriety and clears up confusion around his rehab stays, social media rumors, and co-parenting with Brittany. He addresses criticism from Reddit and responds to fan questions about his past behavior. Plus, Jax reflects on therapy, the role anger has played in his life, and why he’s staying committed to his mental health journey.

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This week on ITMOJT, mental health advocate and podcast host Allison Petitti sits down with Jax for a raw and honest conversation about mental health, relationships, and the realities of life in the spotlight. Jax opens up about therapy, AA, and taking a break from social media to focus on personal growth and repairing relationships. They also dive into dating dilemmas, from talking about exes to first-date hookups, and explore how fame and social media impact mental health. Jax addresses some controversial comments from The Valley and clears the air about his use of a finsta account.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax is joined by pop-rock legend Ryan Cabrera. They reminisce about 2000s music, tour life, CD booklets, and Christmas trees that stay up all year. Ryan opens up about his time on reality TV, shares wild backstage stories (yes, even one involving Prince Harry), and talks fatherhood, social media pressure, and how a tabloid rumor led him to his now-wife.

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This week, Jax returns with his sister Jenny for Part 2 of their brutally honest sibling sit-down. Jenny doesn’t hold back as they explore the roots of Jax’s behavior, his struggles with self-worth, and whether real change is possible. Together, they revisit childhood memories, reflect on family dynamics, and open up about mental health—while Jenny shares what it’s really been like to watch Jax’s rise, fall, and everything in between.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax invites his sister Jenny onto the podcast for a raw conversation about family, fame, and everything in between. From emotional stories about their Michigan roots and Jenny’s dream lake house, to brutally honest reflections on Jax’s impulsiveness, need for validation, and the toll of reality TV life — nothing is off-limits.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax sits down with Easton Burningham (cohost of Give Them Lala Pod) for a powerful conversation about addiction, relapse, and the difficult road to recovery. Easton opens up about a recent relapse triggered by his sister’s health scare, and Jax shares what it’s like to navigate sobriety while dealing with divorce, fatherhood, and public scrutiny.

They discuss the stigma around mental health for men, the struggle of sitting with uncomfortable feelings, and how community support—both inside and outside of AA—can make all the difference.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax answers fan questions that spark honest conversations about dating fears, dad guilt, and his biggest regrets about his marriage to Brittany. He opens up about why he’s no longer afraid to ask for help, and shares his evolving thoughts on therapy, faith, and the possibility of restarting a relationship.

Plus, Jax weighs in on everything from robot attacks in Australia and shady Uber scams to why attractive women get approached less — and why Jason from The Valley might secretly have the best setup of them all.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax talks with actor and comedian Michael Rapaport. From his early dreams of NBA stardom to becoming a Hollywood mainstay, Michael shares how he stumbled into acting, his wildest career moments, and what it’s really like being recognized around the world for his Friends cameo.

The two dive deep into cancel culture, the highs and lows of reality TV, and why Vanderpump Rules might just be the greatest reality show ever made. Plus, Michael reveals his top five movies, shares thoughts on The Valley, and whether he’s Team Jax or Team Sandoval.

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This week on ITMOJT, Jax is joined by Bachelorette alum, author, and finance expert Jason Tartick. Jason opens up about leaving the corporate world for reality TV, experiencing a full-blown panic attack before a major pitch, and how that moment pushed him toward personal reinvention. They also discuss the pressures of staying relevant in entertainment, and why the “villain” label isn’t always what it seems.

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