Just Trish – September 18, 2025

Host: Trisha Paytas
Main Guest: Tana Mongeau
Special Context: Post-finale of Canceled podcast, transition into new life & projects, open reflection on internet culture, beauty standards, health, and friendship

Episode Overview

This episode of Just Trish revolves around candid conversation between Trisha Paytas and Tana Mongeau, current internet icons known for their unfiltered takes and turbulent public journeys. The duo dives into personal evolutions post-podcast endings, dish about social media trends, beauty brands, wellness, and the real-life complexities of growing up online.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life After "Cancelled": Growth, Nostalgia & New Chapters

• Tana reflects on leaving Canceled at its peak
  • Noted discomfort with change but recognizes the importance for growth.
    • "I don't think I've ever left anything on a high note… it's against who I am internally, but we have to remember the reasons why we want to move forward." (Tana, 02:20)
  • Talks about early days with Brooke, embarrassing clips, and their trauma bond.
    • "Watching those old clips… it's so funny. I thought I was a businesswoman, and it's like, you are just a drunk with a microphone." (Tana, 03:47)
  • Both agree there's room for a future reunion, referencing pop legends:
    • "We can Jonas Brothers, like the reunion tour stadium." (Tana, 05:38)
• Trisha connects evolution to her own journey, admiring how "leaving while you're high" is empowering.

2. Social Media, Brand Deals, and Evolving Careers

• Tana’s beauty collab with Tarte
  • Announcement that Tarte x Tana is in Ulta; excitement about product launch.
  • Explains the products in her collab and shares genuine pride:
    • “I'm so genuinely excited to, like, have my everyday lip out there.” (Tana, 07:43)
  • Discussion of buying trends, beauty community drama, and possible sell-out scenarios.
• Nostalgia for YouTube collab eras
  • Reminisce about forced versus authentic collabs, referencing old YouTube personalities:
    • "If you told me today that there never had to be a camera on us again, I think we would still hang out. And I think that's special, you and me." (Tana, 30:35)
• Dreams of more mainstream moments
  • Talk of possible Universal Studios tour and music video shoots at iconic lots.

3. Friendship, Girlhood, and Mutual Hype

• Mutual admiration and support
  • Both women uplift each other:
    • "You really are… you have the best legs ever. No cellulite. Nothing…Ultimate hype woman." (Trisha, 12:09; Tana, 26:17)
    • “It's so easy with you… we heal each other's inner child. We're like the sister duo we never had." (Trisha, 27:11)
  • Gentle ribbing about age, confidence, and balancing authenticity with face-tune:
    • “…I will be on my YouTube channel with like one stray alfalfa hair, like, acne down, last night's mascara. And then I'm on Instagram with kiss3silk2.” (Tana, 65:26)
• Plans for hangouts:
  • Family game nights, pasta parties, and shopping trips ("We need to Cartier!").

4. Internet Culture, Celebrity Gossip, & Candid Transparency

• Confessions about weight loss drugs (Manjaro/Ozempic)
  • Tana clarifies her feelings and journey:
    • “Manjaro to me is the equivalent of, like, when I had boyfriends with face tattoos…I'm in a toxic relationship with Manjaro. 100%.” (Tana, 50:08)
    • Discusses side effects, food relationships, and pressure for honesty online:
      • “I just go into my office every week and I see everyone ever...I feel fraudulent if I'm, like, coming online being like, I achieved this in other ways.” (Tana, 53:22)
  • Open concern for influence on younger followers, pushing for transparency:
    • “I just don't want to be a part of that problem.” (Tana, 55:41)
• Food, addiction, and balance
  • Both discuss emotional eating, addiction, and finding healthier strategies (Pilates, supplements, writing, cutting caffeine, etc.).
    • "I feel boredom with food. I feel sadness with food. I feel lack of dopamine with food." (Tana, 58:17)
• Body image, editing, and dysmorphia
  • Open dialogue about Facetune use, dysmorphia, and striving for more honest social media presence:
    • “I've hidden that obviously like with Facetune and stuff. I've been so dysmorphic over the years.” (Tana, 64:24)

5. Health Trends, Pop Culture, and Personal Recommendations

• Pilates & "Healthy Era"
  • Sharing traumatic yet funny stories from a “militant” Pilates class.
    • “At one point, I am doing the workout fully wrong. I'm quivering, I'm shedding a tear. And Trisha turns to me, and she goes, you're like Hercules. You're so strong.” (Tana, 11:59)
• TV & K-pop obsessions
  • Tana is deep into Grey's Anatomy; discusses crying at episodes and the origin of “Pick me, choose me, love me.” (38:51)
  • Trisha’s new K-Pop Netflix habit, shared cosplay ideas, and loving Demon Hunters.
• Industry gossip: Canceled drama, Jeff Wittek updates
  • Discuss podcast drama, friendships dissolving, and how to maintain boundaries without fueling toxic cycles.

6. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It’s crazy…watching old [podcast] clips. I thought I was a businesswoman, and it’s like, you are just a drunk with a microphone!”

  • Tana (03:47)

• “If you told me today that there never had to be a camera on us again, I think we would still hang out. And I think that's special, you and me.”

  • Tana (30:35)

• “Manjaro to me is the equivalent of, like, when I had boyfriends with face tattoos…I'm in a toxic relationship with Manjaro. 100%.”

  • Tana (50:08)

• “You really are…you have the best legs ever. No cellulite. Nothing…Ultimate hype woman.”

  • Trisha/Tana (12:09/26:17)

• “We heal each other's inner child…we’re the sister duo we never had.”

  • Trisha (27:11)

• “I've always been someone who is conscious, doing the Facetune…the quick fix…not eating healthy. I'm really trying to work on that.”

  • Tana (64:59)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Quote | |------------|---------------------------------------| | 02:20 | Tana on leaving Canceled, growth meme | | 03:47 | “Just a drunk with a microphone” | | 05:38 | Jonas Brothers–esque reunion dreams | | 07:43 | Tarte x Tana beauty launch | | 11:59 | Pilates “Hercules” moment | | 26:17 | Trisha hyping up Tana, “ultimate hype woman”| | 38:51 | “Pick me, choose me, love me” (Grey’s)| | 50:08 | Tana’s toxic “relationship” with Manjaro| | 53:22 | Honesty about weight loss drug use | | 64:24 | “I've been so dysmorphic…” – body image honesty| | 70:59 | Discussion of past group drama | | 76:44 | Reflecting on origins of Just Trish & friendship|

Overall Tone

Warm, chaotic, deeply personal, and full of banter and mutual support. The episode blends emotional depth, pop culture savvy, brutally honest beauty industry talk, and nostalgic storytelling while keeping the humor and viral energy both women are known for.

Takeaways

• There's immense value in authentic female friendship and honesty online.
• The internet culture and beauty industry remain rife with pressure, but owning your journey (the highs, lows, and the ‘toxic relationships with wellness fads’) can be empowering.
• Mutual support, honest convos about mental health, and self-acceptance are crucial—especially for those growing up online.

For Updates & More:
Watch at: Just Trish on YouTube Check out Tana’s Tarte collab at Ulta & online.

Next up?
Tune in for more Hot Topics with Trisha and Tana, catch them in their pajamas (possibly in a leopard print bed!), and follow their ever-unfolding friendship and creator journey.