Jaclyn Hill and Jordan Torrey: Addiction, Sobriety and Lipsticks Part 1

In this week’s exclusive episode, the Lautners are joined by Jaclyn Hill and Jordan Torrey! They start off by chatting about how their friendship began, then move on to share their personal experiences with addiction and loss. Jaclyn bravely opens up for the first time about her father's struggles with addiction and the impact it had on her upbringing, while Jordan shares his journey through grief after losing his brother to opioid addiction. Together, they explore the feelings of responsibility and guilt that often accompany trying to help loved ones suffering from addiction, and the vital importance of setting boundaries for your own well-being. They also discuss how therapy has been a critical tool in their healing journeys and offer advice and tools for anyone navigating the challenges of addiction and grief. Check back here next week for part 2 of the episode, where Jaclyn and Jordan open up for the first time about makeup, lipsticks, drinking, alcoholism, sobriety, and so much more.

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[jadarachelle]

Jordan is the perfect man for Jaclyn. His grace and understanding and overall caring personality is exactly what she needed to help her heal and grow and it’s so beautiful to see.

[adiarae]

The respect Jaclyn holds for Jon still is commendable. Her love for him still shines through in how she speaks of him and understands how he was struggling. ❤️

I would love to see Jaclyn in more relaxed settings like this!

[amandaepps]

I love that Jaclyn and Jordan never bashed Jon. Or spoke ill of the dead. In the world of everything being online, I’m glad to see influencers keeping things private. This episode does a fantastic job of showing a different side of addiction.

[rachelz]

This is the most chill, relaxed and genuine Jaclyn has seemed. You could feel her words.. loved it

[TheCourtneyMarsh]

As someone who has been with Jaclyn since the days when she was filming in front of her fridge, I am so PROUD OF YOU!! I grew up in Brandon FL and remember hoping I’d run into you in the Brandon mall haha. You have been and always will be my favorite person on the internet, and being able to essentially grow up with you has been so cool. I love watching your evolution Jaclyn. Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤❤

[candacesalim]

I lost my way 9 yrs ago with opiates and alcohol. My physiologist told me that alcohol hits alot of the same receptors in our brains as opiates so i forever will abstain from all mind altering substances. When i finally felt myself laugh without drugs or alcohol it was a paramount moment. I cried from the release. In detox i never believed I'd laugh or feel normal again. Through my faith and my family i found myself once again.
Thank you for hosting this powerful discussion. Its going to save more lives than you can possibly understand. I wanted to be in my feelings today and instead I turned this back on for the second time. It is so impactful to hear how much I am not alone in finding freedom from addiction. ❤

[ashnmata]

may jon & jordan’s brother rest in eternal paradise where there is no longer illness nor pain. i’ve always been a proud jaclyn supporter, and always will be. thank you for being so vulnerable with us. seeing how sweet, loving and supporting jordan was throughout the episode.. just wow. you’re one deserving woman. ❤️

[Bebecando]

Jordan is SO emotionally aware. This is the first time a man has made me realize something about my relationship. I recently had a missed miscarriage and had a really hard time coping without the support of my boyfriend. I felt angry that he wasn't there for me how I needed him to be. It almost tore us apart. But Jordan bringing up that when people go through difficulties together, it's harder to learn on each other makes me realize that maybe he was coping in different ways and I wasn't there for him either. Relationships can be so hard. Thank you so much for sharing this much and for having this conversation. Jaclyn, I've been a fan since I was 15 and I turn 30 this year. The transformation you've gone through is incredible. The personal growth is something I admire soooo much. From sitting on your floor in doing MAC makeup tutorials to this. WOW <3

[KrystalwithaKPodcast]

Jordan at the end of the episode “she’s back to herself” I teared with you!! AND SHE IS BACK! 👏🏻 🤩

[angelesadame]

Anyone else notice Jaclyn fidgeting with her fingers when the talk of addiction came up 🥺 she’s so strong being able to talk about it.

[LauraThompson]

Loving someone with addiction is something you want the world to understand, and at the same time, you wouldn’t wish the experience on your worst enemy. I am so grateful to you all for shedding light on this subject because it can be the loneliest road to walk. I cried and released some of my own trauma this morning. I applaud you all for your strength to talk about this but also for the level of respect you showed to your loved ones. I related to Jaclyn so heavily when she said she was protective of Jon to this day, and it shows. Pure gratitude for this episode. ❤

[ninoskaleo]

Jordan is so articulated, he truly knows how to read the room and how to share without overpowering the conversation on a egotistical way. I would like to hear more about his experience more on the matter. He is great on sharing without making only about himself. It is not about him but about the message of his brother story. Very respectable.

[kassid.y]

as a recovering addict who also grew up around addiction / lost family members who also struggled with it, it’s so encouraging to see a productive conversation coming from a place of compassion and understanding. i loved this episode. cant wait for part 2.

[vanesaravia]

The way Jaclyn is holding on to Jordan as she speaks about her father and how she got married is so comforting. She looks like she’s holding on for life and he’s showing he’s there with just a simple action

[sunwrey]

I was friends with Jon for a short time, I was almost in his music video but he chose the other girl instead which I’m so happy he did! The part where she said she would set alarms in the middle of the night to check his pulse broke my heart…. Jaclyn is so brave for this… we need to normalize these kind of talks, they are so healing.

[barbylo]

I’m loving seeing jaclyn so comfortable and healthy. I still miss Jon, he loved her much, he had a disease but he was an angel.
Jordan is such a beautiful soul, I’m glad someone like him is with jaclyn. Wish them the best!!!! Rest in peace Jon and Jordan’s brother

[tishabennett]

I have followed Jaclyn since the very beginning. And I have to say I love the raw relaxed openness she has in this interview. It’s refreshing as well as heart breaking. I love how she still has so much respect and love for Jon. Taylor was right, Jon would be so proud of her right now & this time in her life. I believe he’s now her guardian Angel. Great interview. Cannot wait for part 2.

[jenniferHeley]

Jaclyn has gotten ruthlessly bullied and put through so much shit but she is and always has been such a beautiful person. The respect and grace she gives her ex husband speaks volumes. I’ve been a supporter for over a decade and I’m so so so proud of her!!!

[ambersmith]

My daughters father passed away from addiction when I was 5 months pregnant. Gosh I blamed myself for SO long. And years later I finally truly understood addiction and then felt even more guilt that I couldn’t help him at the time. I had to distance myself right before he passed. This episode was so real and relatable. All of the things I now know.. I wish I could’ve told myself 7 years ago. Amazing job covering addiction and grief🧡

[sherreerivera]

Also to touch on my last comment, I wanted to add a thank you to Taylor and Tay for doing their podcast with grace. You guys have done every interview in such a beautiful way that I honestly can't say anyone else has done it like you guys, so thank you.