Tyler Blackburn: Healing, Self-Worth, and Asking for Help

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with actor and singer Tyler Blackburn! Tyler reflects on how he first got started in acting, the audition process that led to his role on Pretty Little Liars, and what it was like navigating sudden fame and attention from the show. He opens up about growing up being bullied, his struggles with body image, and the journey of coming out with his sexuality. Tyler also shares about the dark place he found himself in last year, what ultimately brought him to that breaking point, and the moment he realized he needed to ask his family for help. He also talks about how his definition of self-worth today looks very different than it did ten years ago, what it takes to learn to love and celebrate himself again, and what he’s most proud of in himself today!Be sure to follow Tyler https://instagram.com/tylerjblackburn/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/squeeze and use code squeeze to get 60% off your first box!Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comFind furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or shrimp in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/squeeze. Visit gatorade.com to learn more.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down for a girl chat with beauty influencers and Tay’s close friends Jaclyn Hill and Laura Lee! They get into what beauty products are actually worth the splurge versus what you should buy the dupe of, the top three products they can’t live without, and the skin prep steps that make or break your makeup. Beyond beauty, they share what’s surprised them most about marriage, how they’re thinking about when and whether to have kids, and their thoughts on keeping children offline in today’s social media world. They also open up about beauty standards, GLP-1 conversations, navigating friendship breakups, and the advice they wish they could go back and give their 20-year-old selves!Be sure to follow Jaclyn https://instagram.com/jaclynhill/ and Laura https:/instagram.com/larlarlee/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZE.Grab Goodwipes for free at Walmart so you can upgrade your restroom routine! Buy any one, two or three pack in Walmart or Walmart.com, text them your receipt, and get reimbursed almost immediately. For more details, head to goodwipes.com/SQUEEZE.Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code SQUEEZE at checkout.Shop Redken now at Ulta and and feel the fullness.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with pastor and author Chelsea Smith! Chelsea opens up about the stigma that still exists around couples therapy and marriage counseling, and how her long-running Marriage Mondays tips on Instagram ultimately inspired her to write her book I Do Today. Together, they talk through how Tay and Taylor handle conflict in their own marriage, why striving for an enjoyable marriage matters more than chasing a perfect one, and how setting boundaries with social media can protect intimacy and connection. Chelsea also shares her perspective on teamwork in marriage, how competitiveness can quietly sneak in, and what couples can do to focus on sharing instead of comparing. They explore how partners can promote individuality, what has surprised Chelsea most about marriage, and what truly matters at the core of a strong, lasting relationship!Be sure to follow Chelsea https://instagram.com/chelseasmith/!Buy I Do Today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310370752/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_37Z2NDAJQ1XKAQYCWJKP?linkCode=ml1&tag=kristincrosby-20&linkId=8b365c930429610a13733797d81d6166&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntHq4NWOCTnEq8A7xOQ9s31gEvGEwBbojyFqpi26yVtTEzWrixCtoEvNpBgM_aem_eMv0wGXketWtiVREv2rvRATo 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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comGet your own taste of New Zealand sunshine today by visiting https://wedderspoon.com/discount/SQUEEZE20 and use code SQUEEZE20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/SQUEEZE with code SQUEEZEFor a limited time, Tempo is offering our listeners 60% off your first box. Go to tempomeals.com/squeeze.Go to brooklynbedding.com and use promo code SQUEEZE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with model, TV personality, and former ICU nurse Ciara Miller! Ciara opens up about her time on Summer House and teases what fans can expect from the new season. She also shares what her experience on The Traitors was really like behind the scenes and how filming it differed from being on Summer House. She opens up about navigating public opinion, handling hate, and the boundaries she sets with social media to protect her mental health. Ciara takes us back to the beginning of her nursing career — why she started in the ICU, what drew her to that high-pressure environment, and how she ultimately faced burnout. She talks candidly about going back and forth between nursing and reality TV, the moment she knew she was ready to step away from bedside care, and the role therapy, including ketamine therapy, has played in her healing. Be sure to follow Ciara https://www.instagram.com/ciaramiller___/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/THESQUEEZE! #honeylovepodRight now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZE.Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/squeeze! #squarepodGrab Goodwipes at Target or Walmart so you can upgrade your restroom routine! As a special offer for The Squeeze listeners, Goodwipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! Buy any package in store, text them your receipt, and get reimbursed almost immediately. For more details, head to goodwipes.com/SQUEEZE.Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Willa Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen! Willa shares the path that led her to become one of the youngest editors-in-chief in the industry, how she chose this career, and the risks she took that ultimately shaped her success. She opens up about the idea of imposter syndrome and gets real about the loneliness that can come with leadership. Willa reflects on what has prepared her most for her role today, how she navigates burnout, and why she’s been in therapy since she was just seven years old. She shares what starting therapy so young taught her, the tools she leans on now to protect her mental health, and the personal and professional goals she’s still chasing. Plus, they talk about the Lautners being on the cover of Cosmo, and Willa walks us through the entire creative process — from envisioning a cover in her head to bringing it to life — including behind-the-scenes details from their shoot day and what made this cover so special!Be sure to follow Willa https://instagram.com/willahbennett/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/THESQUEEZE.Head to Superpower.com and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodGrab Goodwipes at Target or Walmart so you can upgrade your restroom routine! As a special offer for The Squeeze listeners, Goodwipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! Buy any package in store, text them your receipt, and get reimbursed almost immediately. For more details, head to goodwipes.com/SQUEEZE.Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Download Cash App today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/eokcjlum #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Warby Parker gives you quality and better-looking prescription eyewear at a fraction of the going price. Our listeners get 15% + Free Shipping when they buy 2 or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/SQUEEZE.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with American professional snowboarder Maddie Mastro! Maddie shares how she first fell in love with snowboarding, the moment she realized it could become a career, and what her training schedule looked like in those early years with the full support of her parents. She explains what it means to snowboard halfpipe and opens up about the mantra that’s guided her — “It’s not that serious, it’s just snowboarding” — and how that mindset began. Maddie talks about the internal dialogue that helps her mentally commit to big tricks, along with the role therapy and sports psychology have played in her growth. She reflects on how her definition of success has shifted over time, what led her to shave her head, and how that decision changed the way she sees herself. Maddie also gets candid about leaving a toxic coaching relationship, the moment she realized something was deeply wrong, and how naming that emotional abuse completely transformed her relationship with snowboarding. She shares what her support system looks like today, how she keeps her love for the sport alive without burning out, what rest truly means to her, and the mental health tools she leans on most. Be sure to follow Maddie https://www.instagram.com/maddie_mastro/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SQUEEZETreat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to ollie.com/squeeze and use code squeeze to get 60% off your first box!Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/SQUEEZE with code SQUEEZEGet your own taste of New Zealand sunshine today by visiting wedderspoon.com and use code SQUEEZE20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailersMB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Dancing with the Stars pro Ezra Sosa! Ezra reflects on this past season and how it finally gave him the opportunity to fully showcase his talent for both dance and choreography, including the story behind his freestyle dance and what that piece meant to him personally. He opens up about what it was like partnering with Olympian Jordan Chiles, navigating the intense scrutiny and hate on social media, and the boundaries he’s learned to set online to protect his peace. Ezra also shares how he keeps his love for dance alive despite the pressure, what mental health looks like for him while on tour, and the advice older pros gave him that stayed with him. He opens up about being a queer performer, honoring both his masculine and feminine sides, and how he stays grounded in who he is within an industry that often expects you to look, act, and dress a certain way.Be sure to follow Ezra https://instagram.com/ezra.sosa/!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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.Subscribe to the Indigenous House YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@IndigenousHouse for new episodes of JADED each week.Get your own taste of New Zealand sunshine today by visiting https://wedderspoon.com/discount/SQUEEZE20 for 20% off your order. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% off your first box! Go to tempomeals.com/SQUEEZE.Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code SQUEEZE at checkout.Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comMB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by fitness entrepreneur, model, and creator Katie Austin! Katie opens up about how anxiety played a major role in her decision to step away from competitive sports and what that chapter of her life really felt like. She shares how her relationship with fitness has evolved over time, shifting from working out for weight loss to moving her body for her mental health, and why finding workouts you can actually stick to, even if it’s just walking, matters so much. Katie also talks about what it’s like when fitness is such a big part of her career, how she makes time to work out for herself, and the story behind landing her Sports Illustrated and the friendships she’s formed with the SI girls along the way. She also gets real about setting boundaries with social media, her journey to finding the right therapist, her Katie Austin Fitness app, and one of her favorite forms of self-care!Be sure to follow Katie https://instagram.com/katieaustin/!Check out the Katie Austin Fitness app here: https://kadaily.app/signature-programTo 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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.This New Year, achieve your financial goals for good. Monarch is the all-in-one tool that makes proactive money management simple, all year long. Use code SQUEEZE at monarch.com for half off your first year.Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/SQUEEZE with code SQUEEZE.Subscribe to the Indigenous House YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@IndigenousHouse for new episodes of JADED each week.Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code SQUEEZE.Get a free can of OLIPOP! Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we’ll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer. OLIPOP is sold online at drinkolipop.com/SQUEEZE and available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart and Target.Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code SQUEEZE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton! Chris shares what inspired him to write his book Your Roots Don’t Define You and why now felt like the right time to reflect on his past, including the challenges that shaped him long before success. He opens up about how he first found his way into hair, the moment that changed everything when he did Christina Aguilera’s hair on The Voice, and what he would tell anyone who’s afraid to chase their dreams when the odds feel stacked against them. Chris also gets deeply personal about the role fear played in his life, from the fear of disappointing the people he loved most while coming out to his ex-partner and children, to the shame he carried for years and what ultimately helped him heal. He shares what led him to a breaking point and a suicide attempt, how he found his way back, and what self-care looks like for him now.Be sure to follow Chris https://instagram.com/chrisappleton1/!Buy Your Roots Don’t Define You here: https://chrisappleton1.wpenginepowered.comTo 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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between filet mignon, NY strip or chicken breast in every box for a year, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SQUEEZE, and free shipping always.Grab Goodwipes at Target or Walmart so you can upgrade your restroom routine! As a special offer for The Squeeze listeners, Goodwipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! Buy any package in store, text them your receipt, and get reimbursed almost immediately. For more details, head to goodwipes.com/SQUEEZE.Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/squeeze! #squarepodInstead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at Ritual.com/THESQUEEZE.Subscribe to the Indigenous House YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@IndigenousHouse for new episodes of JADED each week.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with attachment style expert and founder of the Personal Development School Thais Gibson. Thais shares how she got started in the personal development space and the story behind creating the Personal Development School, before breaking down the different attachment styles, how they’re formed, and why they show up the way they do in adulthood. She walks through what attachment styles look like in real relationships, how each style tends to handle conflict, and offers six practical steps anyone can take to move toward a more secure attachment.Be sure to follow Thais https://instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/?hl=en!Check out the Personal Development School here: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.comTo 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 all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comMB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.