logo
episode-header-image
May 21
1h 19m

Mikayla Matthews: Finding Her Voice

Taylor Lautner
About this episode

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/!


If you or someone you know is struggling:

Visit 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


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/

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast


Tay Lautner

Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautner

Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 


Taylor Lautner

Instagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlautner


To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.com


Episode Sponsors:


For a limited time, go to 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 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 to find out where you can try Simply Pop!


It Pays to Discover. See terms at 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.


Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to 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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next
Today
Jameela Jamil: What The Frick?
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by actress, activist, and podcast host Jameela Jamil for another girl-talk conversation! Jameela starts off by sharing how she got her start as a professional DJ before landing her first-ever scripted role on NBC’s The Good Place. She talks a ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2
Julia Michaels: Second Self
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels! Julia opens up about how she met her fiancé and why being with someone outside of the music industry has brought a sense of balance to her life. She gets ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 25
Hannah Brown: Writing Her Next Chapter
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with returning guest—and the very first guest ever on The Squeeze—Hannah Brown! Hannah opens up about all things wedding planning, including what she’s most excited for and why she and fiancé Adam Woolard made ... Show More
1h 5m
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
JoJo!! On Why It’s Never ‘Too Little Too Late’ To Reclaim Your Life
As Vic was getting ready for her 6th grade dance, she was listening to today’s guest, chart-topping and multi-platinum recording artist JoJo! For the first time ever, JoJo lets us in on the highs and lows of her career and personal experiences detailed in her new memoir: Over the ... Show More
51m 5s
Apr 2024
681. Saying No to Say Yes: Healthy Boundaries in Modern Love with Mark Groves + Kylie McBeath
In this episode, relationship experts Mark Groves + Kylie McBeath give us the tools we need to turn unhealthy patterns into conscious love. The power couple also opens up about their marriage and the vulnerable process of co-authoring their forthcoming book, Liberated Love. Mark ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2024
Sarah Jakes Roberts: How to Reclaim Your Power, Hear God’s Voice & Find Your Purpose In Life! (Pt 2)
Full Video Available on YouTube @JamieKernLimaOfficial. Are You Ready to believe in YOU?🙌 jamiekernlima.com 👈 Sign up for my FREE Inspirational Newsletter here and you’ll ALSO get special prompt questions to help you grow in your self-worth-building that pair with each episode! ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2021
Uncovering Your Natural Goodness with Tara Brach
Tara Brach joins Dr. Rick Hanson to help us learn how to "trust the gold:" recognizing and appreciating our essential human goodness, while resting in the key refuges of truth, love, and freedom. About our Guest: Tara is the founder and guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation C ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
676. Codependency, Herbal Healing, + the Gut-Lung Connection with Organic Olivia
In today’s episode, BFFs Krista + Olivia Amitrano, aka Organic Olivia, dive into the intricate web of codependency. Together, they unpack the reasons why we seek external validation and inspire us on a journey towards awareness and breaking the cycle. Ahead, Olivia opens up about ... Show More
1h 50m
Feb 2025
Olivia Munn
In this episode, Monica sits down with actress, women’s health advocate, and breast cancer survivor, Olivia Munn for a candid conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and healing. Olivia reflects on her childhood experiences with bullying and how her stubbornness helped sha ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2024
Discover Your Authenticity & Inner-Strength: How To with Rachel Hollis
Rachel Hollis dives into the challenges of staying true to oneself in a world full of filtered images and societal expectations, sharing heartfelt stories and moments of self-discovery. Rachel reveals her struggles with maintaining her mission-hearted approach and how she manages ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2022
Ep64: Valeria Elliott reCHARGED
If we had to describe the theme of this podcast in one word, it would "gratitude." Valeria Elliott starts our episode by sharing with us the inspiration she finds through the Bible and the PBS show Finding Your Roots. The idea of understanding the journey that others before her h ... Show More
39m 14s
Jun 18
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer on Losing Her Hair from Alopecia & Finding Her Confidence
Armani Latimer is a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout star of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts, who is redefining beauty and speaking out about her alopecia journey. In this episode, she shares the raw story of the day her wig came off, along with the last of her hair, and h ... Show More
36m 37s
Apr 27
Stop Waiting. Start Living. Why You Feel Stuck - And How to Break Free and Reinvent Your Life | Natalie MacNeil (Fan Fav)
Lisa Bilyeu sits down with Emmy Award–winning entrepreneur, author, and creator of She Takes on the World, Natalie MacNeil. From launching her first company at just 21 to becoming a guiding force for women ready to embrace their full selves in business, Natalie shares her candid ... Show More
51m 9s