Hannah Brown: Opening the Scary Closet

This week your hosts welcome their first guest … Hannah Brown! They kick off the episode with a new segment, Cit-rus (sh*t-just) Got Real, and then dive into Hannah’s experience releasing her book, God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life’s Best (and Worst) Moments. Hannah explains that the first time she was really asked about her feelings was when she was on The Bachelor, and while that was a great experience for her, being The Bachelorette was much more challenging. Hannah also presents her metaphor of the “scary closet” as she’s working on organizing and processing what has impacted her throughout her life. She talks with the Lautners about intention vs. impact (especially when communicating with your partner), her time on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and finding her footing in the world of social media. At The Squeeze, we're all about intentional conversation, and Hannah offers just that in today's episode as she opens up about her mental health journey.

Be sure to check out Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Wednesdays on FOX at 9/8c, and follow Hannah, @hannahbrown!

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[CamilaGo]

I just discovered this podcast and I love it. I'm cleaning my apt while I watch the episodes in order. I just wanna mention something since mental health is something important for you (and all of us). When Tay says she's never experienced mental health until working at a hospital, i understand she means she never experienced difficulties in her mental health, but we all have mental health, either good or bad, same as physical health. I hate having to clarify this, but since its a written comment, people can misinterpret it. This is not hate. It's just constructive criticism, which is always important cause that's how we people grow, evolve, and learn.

[FreshEggsDaily]

I have to admit that I didn't love her from Bachelor, but she was awesome on Bachelorette, and then Dancing with the Stars.. and now on Special Forces ...she's AWESOME! She seems so genuinely nice. She's always offering someone else water or a smile. And she's definitely fierce . Love Hannah!

[Ashlie_Boothe]

Hannah is a longtime friend and classmate, it was no big surprise to me when she got famous, because I knew she was destined to do great things! I’m so proud of how successful she’s become!❤

[SAHamel_]

I love this girl, she is so genuine, very intelligent and with a bubbly personality.

[cheryl]

Hannah has honesty (to herself and others) down to an art. Great podcast.

[twthhybl]

aww i loved this episode!! hannah is so sweet & you two seem like such comfortable people to talk to🥰🥰

[joannehomar]

Just Love Miss Hannah Brown. Beautiful person beautiful soul and differently a beast! Good job on special forces. ❤️❤️❤️

[mommaof.]

Love Hannah so much and have always loved Taylor (boy) but also love both Taylors together! Great interview!

[thegardener]

What Hannah said about distracting herself with work really resonates with me. Not wanting to go home or be alone but also not wanting to talk to friends or people, so I just work bc what else will I do? I hope this becomes a bigger discussion, bc it affects a lot of people.

[kloveskiwi]

this was a great episode - speaking about emotional health in a nuanced way...the isolation, dissociation is so relatable and not often talked about. thanks for sharing!

[oliviar]

Love the podcast sm keep up the great work❤️

[chelseaploof]

Wow! I had no idea. LOVE the analogy of “the scary closet!” Thank you for the wisdom nuggets! 🤯👏🙏

[antigobrunacabral]

That episode was awesome, important topics that make a difference in our lifes. So excited for the next guest!

[michellerivera]

This was very good! I was skeptical but it was so good. I'm glad I got to see this side of Hannah. She is awesome.

[kristinalarue]

I absolutely love Hannah and cery proud of her and her abilities to better herself!!!

[kelseyschwertner]

So random but I’ve been feeling anxious lately and this is my go to podcast to calm myself down. So thankful for conversations like this!

[tinysteiny]

Just found out abt this channel & it was such a fun/ engaging listen! The conversation flowed so naturally and the questions were really thought-provoking, which made for a great listening experience. Thank you for putting together such a great interview, and I look forward to hearing more from you guys in the future! 💛🍋

[triciastewart]

Love how boy Taylor and Hanna can relate to each other. Love these podcasts! 😍 thank you.

[redbarnhomestead]

Oh my goodness! I love this podcast:) so glad I found it:)

[resten.mutesasira]

I love Hannah Brown, she is so authentic ❤