The Squeeze

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. Once he learned to open up through his music, a whole new set of mental health struggles came about: navigating life on tour, dealing with immediate audience feedback, and constantly facing the pressure of success. The Lautners and Alec talk about how exercise and therapy are two tools that they all turn to in order to manage their mental health. Plus, the Lautners hear how OCD affects Alec’s day to day, the surprising cover song you won’t be able to find online, and how he came up with his new song: I Sent My Therapist To Therapy. 

Be sure to follow @alecbenjamin and check out the music video for I Sent My Therapist To Therapy 

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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 the role his wife plays in his life and career, and the importance of prioritizing his relationship. Lastly, he shares what the next year is going to look like, teases new music, and tackles a few Lemon 11 questions. 

Be sure to follow Gryffin on Instagram and TikTok, @gryffin 

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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, dating, outside opinions on their relationship, and who they would be most starstruck to meet. 

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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 with bipolar disorder. They go back to the very beginning, when the family adopted Jared, discuss his marijuana use, which acted as a major trigger for his diagnosis, and share details on the various manic episodes he endured. They talk about their unique grief journeys, the importance of having a community around you, and offer words of encouragement to Tay, saying just how proud her friend Jared would be of what she’s doing today. 

Be sure to visit jaredmonroefoundation.org 

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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 never-ending and always-evolving reality of grief, and the guilt Kelly felt as she began to feel happy again. Lastly, Kelly talks about her journey testing herself mentally and physically on the latest season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and her upcoming podcast, Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo. 

Be sure to follow Kelly @eattravelrock and keep an eye out for her podcast. 

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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 would ever go back to bedside nursing. Plus, with their 1-year wedding anniversary coming up, they answer your wedding-themed questions and dish on their weekend of festivities. The two also get serious about the importance of communication when navigating conflict in a relationship. Lastly, Tay advocates for a big move to New York. Come on, Taylor!! 

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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 struggles to the show, and shares with your hosts when she first discovered she was suffering from anxiety. She opens up about her relationship with social media, which she has navigated since the age of eight, and how she has grown to become more private, allowing less of the negativity to affect her. She also talks about her song Anatomy, her family's reaction to the deeply personal song, who she played it for first, and how cathartic the recording process was. The Lautners had such a great time with Kenzie, and look forward to signing those adoption papers! You can adopt a 19-year-old, right?! 

Follow Kenzie @kenzie  

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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 Too Hot to Handle, going back to midwifery after wrapping the show, then being launched into the chaos that ensued following her second reality TV appearance on Perfect Match. She shares the boundaries and steps she took to manage her mental health that got her through these experiences and the frenzy of false accusations. Lastly, she offers an update on her dating life and what you can expect to see from her next. 

Follow Georgia @georgiahassarati 

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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 Tay realized game night was a set-up, what it’s like for Tay to watch Taylor’s movies, and their anxieties surrounding starting The Squeeze compared to how comfortable they are today! 

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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 joins the Lautners to discuss her anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and trichotillomania, which causes her to pull out her hair. She shares the tools she has in place to manage her mental health, how she keeps a sense of normalcy in her life despite her level of fame, and what you can expect from this challenging season of The D’Amelio Show. 

Be sure to follow @charlidamelio 

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