The Squeeze

Get ready for an enlightening and engaging episode as your hosts welcome Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika, a company offering cutting edge, pure products that improve energy levels, focus, physical stamina, and overall health! Chervin shares how his passion for health and wellness developed and explains his dissatisfaction with our state-sponsored education system, which he believes has lost its way. Chervin then dives into our food system, and explains that we haven’t been growing real food in a while and are instead consuming “dead food.” He discusses his own dietary practices, including intermittent fasting, and emphasizes the importance of hydration and sunlight. He explains the motivation behind creating Cymbiotika and his desire to help people achieve optimal health. Chervin criticizes both the pharmaceutical industry and the supplement world, and proposes Cymbiotika as a way to help with a problem we shouldn’t even have in the first place. Lastly, he shares which supplements you should explore if you’re interested in getting started, such as magnesium. We hope you’re able to take away as much as we did from this informative and wide-reaching conversation. Follow Chervin @chervin333 and visit cymbiotika.com  Thanks to our awesome sponsors!  Ice Barrel — Go to icebarrel.com/THESQUEEZE and use code THESQUEEZE to get an exclusive offer. Ice Barrel offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and 100% Satisfaction  Cymbiotika — Visit cymbiotika.com and use code THESQUEEZE for 15% off sitewide  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner.   To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another day, another Starbies! TikTok Queen Anna Sitar joins the Lautners to talk about content creation and managing a massive online presence. Your hosts begin the interview by thanking Anna for the positive content she puts out into the world. Anna shares how she got started on TikTok and when she noticed things really taking off. She offers insight into how she keeps some things private and highlights the kindness of her online community, which offers her confidence and connection. Tay applauds her for being real, including showing her real skin when she’s struggling with acne. Taylor asks about how she finds balance and boundaries with a career on social media, and Anna and Tay bond over the search for purpose they both had when content creation became their full-time job. Anna also shares her favorite place she’s visited recently and offers advice on blocking out the haters. To hear even more from Anna, be sure to hop on over to our YouTube page to watch her tackle the Lemon 11.  Be sure to follow Anna @annaxsitar  Thanks to our awesome sponsor, Cozy Earth! Go to cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off sitewide when you use the code THESQUEEZE.  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner.   To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After returning from a long European trip, your hosts are thrilled to be back in the interview chair talking to social media star and mental health advocate, Lexi Hensler. Lexi is open about her struggles with anxiety and depression from a very young age and talks to the Lautners about what helps her manage it all. She also talks about her bucket list, something she came up with when she was in the hospital with an infection that resulted in organ failure and a panic attack disorder. Lexi is out to destigmatize the conversation around mental health, and one of the amazing ways she is doing that is through her weighted stuffed animal company, Hugz. Lexi talks about her biggest goal for the company, discusses her relationship with social media, and shares her love for Oprah. Plus, the three bond over their love of dogs and the value they bring to your life, especially on the hard days. Lexi’s message is loud and clear: please keep holding on and know it does get better. If you find yourself struggling with your mental health, please reach out for help. You can find various resources here.  Be sure to keep up with Lexi @lexihensler and check out givehugs.co  Thanks to our awesome sponsor!  Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code THESQUEEZE at checkout To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: Ectopic pregnancy, ~24:05 – 36:50 — programmatic ads may affect the exact timestamp for each listener  One half of Too Hot to Handle’s favorite power couple, Emily Miller (still with boyfriend Cam Holmes!), joins your hosts to discuss her time on the dating show, her relationship with Cam, and, for the first time ever, her pregnancy loss. Emily shares what it’s been like dating in the public eye, which has surprisingly never been a negative experience for her, and dives deep into her love-at-first-sight meeting with Cam. Over their 2.5 years together, she and Cam have experienced ups and downs as all couples do, but most notably, Emily’s ectopic pregnancy, during which she was mere days away from death. Emily explains how she and Cam both dealt with the loss and offers advice for others suffering through the same nightmare. Despite the tragedy discussed in today’s episode, Emily’s incredible personality lit up the conversation, and your hosts applaud her contagious positivity and outlook on life.  Resources: Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/  Pregnancy After Loss Support: https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/  The Ellie’s Gift Project: https://www.relaxwithlucy.co.uk/elliesgift  The Worst Girl Gang Ever: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/  Dad Still Standing: Baby Loss Support for Fathers: https://www.dadstillstanding.com/  Tommy’s Baby Loss Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Tommysblsupport/    You can follow Emily on TikTok and Instagram @emilyfayemiller and Snapchat @emilyyyymiller and follow Cam @camholmess  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: addiction, overdose, and body dysmorphia   When conceptualizing The Squeeze, your hosts knew it was going to be people like Zac who make it special. Today, they are joined by dream guest Zac Clark, founder and CEO of Release Recovery, a full-service substance use disorder and mental health organization that offers transitional living, interventions, case management, and other essential family and recovery support services. This episode is very personal, as Zac shares his history with addiction, rehab, and recovery, and Tay shares more about her family’s experience with addiction. Zac discusses his time in the hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, and how that inevitably furthered his addiction. The three discuss the importance of boundaries, advocating for men’s mental health, and Narcan. Zac also touches on the incredible work Release Recovery and the Release Recovery Foundation are doing to offer support to those struggling and break the stigma around addiction and mental health.  This episode is dedicated to Chris and anyone out there suffering from addiction, or loving someone suffering from addiction. Help is out there. Please find resources below:  https://findtreatment.gov/ https://releaserecovery.com/  https://www.releaserecoveryfoundation.org/  https://www.lemonsbytay.com/resources  You can follow Zac and his work on Instagram, @zwclark, @releaserecovery and @releaserecoveryfoundation To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the second-most streamed Netflix show of all-time, the talented Emma Myers joins your hosts to discuss settling into fame and all things werewolves. She talks about getting into acting, the point where she quit and turned to dance, and how that all lead her to Wednesday. She breaks down the audition process for the show and her chemistry read with Jenna Ortega, which she was convinced cost her the role. Emma also shares the many ways she is different from Enid, and she and Taylor bond over playing werewolves. Emma explains the boundaries, particularly with social media, that she’s had to put in place following the success of the show, and Taylor offers advice for navigating a world of instant, international attention. Emma also opens up about bullying from her past and people changing tunes along with her success, something the Lautners know all too well. Lastly, they wrap up with the Lemon 11 and learn about Emma’s dream role.  You can follow Emma on Instagram @ememyers  Thanks to our awesome sponsors for making this episode possible:  Cozy Earth — Go to cozyearth.com for up to 35% off site wide when you use the code THESQUEEZE  BetterHelp — This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/thesqueeze and get on your way to being your best self  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: suicidal ideation (35:18 - 35:31), PTSD (38:15 - 39:34), sexual assault (40:25 - 41:30). Please note there may be programmatic ads that affect the timestamp for each listener. Please find resources, including BetterHelp, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Suicide Prevention Hotline, and more at https://www.lemonsbytay.com/resources  For 10% off your first month of BetterHelp visit betterhelp.com/thesqueeze  Additional resources:  National Child Abuse Hotline - www.childhelp.org  National Domestic Violence Hotline - www.thehotline.org  Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - www.rainn.org  National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - www.loveisrespect.org  National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) - https://www.nsvrc.org/how-to-help  Joyful Heart Foundation - https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/sexual-assault-and-rape/resources/family-friends-and-support In this episode, the Lautners are joined by #1 podcaster Nick Viall and his fiancée Natalie Joy for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about their relationship and their experience with therapy. First, they discuss their recent visit to NYC, where they recreated their first date, as well as their first impressions of one another and any “red flags" they were cautious of. Natalie, like Tay, works in healthcare (as a surgical technician) and wasn't in the spotlight prior to her relationship with Nick. They discuss the scrutiny that comes from dating someone in the public eye and supporting someone struggling with their mental health. Nick and Natalie also share the value they’ve found in couples therapy to help them stay connected, and Natalie opens up about past traumas resurfacing and her experience with EMDR therapy. Lastly, your hosts ask Nick what it is about his podcast that explains its remarkable success. The Squeeze team would like to sincerely thank Nick and Natalie for being so vulnerable, and we hope Natalie’s story inspires someone out there to reach out for help.  Be sure to follow Nick and Natalie @nickviall and @nnataliejjoy and tune into The Viall Files wherever you get your podcasts.   Thanks to our awesome sponsors for making this episode possible:   Cozy Earth — Go to cozyearth.com for up to 35% off site wide when you use the code THESQUEEZE  Manscaped — Go to manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping with code THESQUEEZE   To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olympic champion Nastia Liukin joins the Lautners to discuss rebuilding yourself after success at a young age and the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level of a sport centered around perfection. Despite being gymnasts themselves, Nastia’s parents tried everything to keep her away from the sport, but her passion and talent were undeniable. Nastia talks about the effects of achieving her “life-long” dream at age 18 and the years trying to find her identity following her “retirement”. She speaks to her 2007 injury and the toll it took on her confidence, as well as falling on her face—a fall she calls the defining moment of her career, and a fall that earned her a standing ovation for the first time. Nastia also discusses her time on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and talks about the Nastia Liukin Cup, an annual competition offering gymnasts an opportunity to be mentored and to feel proud of their accomplishments—a joy Nastia says shouldn’t be reserved for just the 5 girls on the Olympic team.  Be sure to follow Nastia @nastialiukin and check out nastialiukincup.com  Thanks to our awesome sponsor for making this episode possible:   Babbel — Go to babbel.com/thesqueeze to get up to 60% off your subscription  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: restrictive eating disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation  At a quick glance, you may recognize Hyram Yarbro as a skincare influencer, popular on YouTube and TikTok. After today’s conversation, we believe you’ll see him as so much more. Coming from a career in the makeup industry as a skincare specialist, cosmetic salesman, and makeup artist, Hyram had a real grasp on what people were spending their money on, as well as the lack of education for the regular consumer. Today, he opens up about his childhood trauma, including not being accepted by his family for being gay. This experience led him to face mental health challenges, but he is grateful for it nonetheless, as it made him stronger. He explains how his childhood was experienced through a survivalist mindset, and once he finally stepped away, he truly felt the magnitude of his pain. As John Green wrote, “pain demands to be felt.” Hyram also shares what prompted him to start his skincare brand and the importance to him of doing something in the industry that would create a philanthropic affect. His products have a direct and measurable social impact. To date, he has been able to protect over 300, 000 acres of rainforest from deforestation and provide over 8, 000 people with clean water—for 50 years. This conversation radiates with love and kindness, and we hope you will join us in supporting Hyram’s incredible efforts.  Visit selflessbyhyram.com and be sure to follow @hyram on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Plus, be sure to check out Hyram’s dream partnership, Kiva.org.  Thanks to our awesome sponsors for making this episode possible:   BetterHelp — This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/thesqueeze and get on your way to being your best self  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lautners are joined by one of Taylor’s longest friends and their mother, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, to discuss raising children, holistic health, and Alzheimer's awareness, as they talk about their brain-healthy protein bar company, Mosh. We get insight into Patrick and Maria’s personal and working relationship, and Maria offers a mother’s perspective on mental health and raising kids. Patrick discusses the various roles he has played as an actor that have highlighted mental illness, and the importance of putting yourself in others shoes and understanding what others are going through. The two also discuss their protein bar company, Mosh, a brain healthy alternative that raises money for Alzheimer's Awareness. Maria shares the biggest misconception when it comes to Alzheimer’s, and offers advice for families facing that diagnosis. Today’s episode is all about health and family as the Lautners sit down with two people they respect tremendously. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.  You can follow Patrick @patrickschwarzenegger and Maria @mariashriver. Be sure to check out Mosh and Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Yale faculty Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz.  Thanks to our awesome sponsors for making this episode possible:   Athletic Greens — Go to athleticgreens.com/SQUEEZE to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase  Babbel — Go to Babbel.com/thesqueeze to get up to 60% OFF your subscription  To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to 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, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.