Morgan Simianer: Raised by Resilience

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation, this time with Netflix's Cheer star Morgan Simianer! Morgan kicks things off by sharing how she met her husband, their engagement story, what she’s loving most about married life, and her favorite moment from their wedding day. She then opens up about her early childhood, from the pain of her mom leaving to living alone in a trailer so she wouldn’t burden anyone. Morgan reflects on the role her grandparents played in giving her stability, the moment she finally felt safe, and whether she’s in touch with her biological parents today. She dives into how her upbringing shaped her relationships, what healing has looked like for her, and the biggest hurdle she’s had to overcome. We then shift into her cheer journey, from trying out for Navarro to becoming a fan favorite on Cheer, and how she navigated the sudden public attention and its impact on her mental health. Morgan shares the challenges of having her most personal moments broadcast to the world, her reaction to being pitched Battle Camp on Netflix, her favorite parts of filming, and the castmates she’s closest to. Finally, she shares what’s next for her, her favorite form of self-care, and the message she’d give to her younger self! 00:00 Intro & Welcome Morgan 01:38 Citrus Got Real 05:30 Morgan & Stone 16:40 Morgan’s Childhood 33:12 Coping Mechanisms & How Morgan’s Upbringing Impacts Her Relationships 38:10 Beginnings of Cheerleading & Navarro 44:41 Cheer, Social Media, and Mental Health 52:44 Battle Camp 56:47 What’s Next For Morgan 57:37 Lemon 7 Be sure to follow Morgan   / morgannlyn  ! 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:   / thesqueeze   TikTok:   / thesqueezepodcast   Tay Lautner Instagram:   / taylautner   TikTok:   / mrstaylautner   Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor Lautner Instagram:   / taylorlautner   TikTok:   / taylorlautner   To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow   / lemonsbytay   and visit lemonsbytay.com MB014GJJJKQV82R