Not Loveline Ep 51: Anniversaries, Celeb Breakups, and More!

Podcast: Not Loveline
Hosts: Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas
Date: December 15, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode is a highly candid, laughter-filled catch-up between Tana Mongeau and Trisha Paytas focused on personal milestones, celebrity relationship gossip, reflections on influencer culture, self-care, and upcoming life changes—especially Tana’s recent anniversary and dental health journey. The hosts open up about everything from period pain to overconsumption, lost teeth, and New Year's resolutions, all with their trademark humor and honesty.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Pain and Reality of Being a Woman (00:39–02:17)

• Tana opens the show in a "mood," humorously describing severe period cramps and her frustration with how women push through pain in everyday life.
• Both reflect on having to show up and function despite discomfort, extending empathy toward women in demanding jobs.
• Memorable moment: Tana jokes about taking pickle juice to ease cramps, and both vent about men not understanding period pain.
  • “Straight men wouldn’t last an hour in this much pain, and I’m just supposed to be podcasting—yay.” – Tana (01:29)

2. Forgetting Details & "Beating a Dead Horse" (02:34–04:27)

• The hosts laugh about how they constantly forget past discussions, referencing recurring conversations about BBLs (Brazilian Butt Lifts) and celebrity relationships.
• They highlight the repetitive, off-camera nature of their chatty friendship.

3. Alex Earl & Braxton Berrios Breakup Talk (04:14–07:15)

• Discussion about the TikTok breakup between Alex Earl and NFL player Braxton Berrios.
• Tana shares her investment in the relationship, detailing Alex’s “NFL man” content and how their dynamic subverted “bad athlete” stereotypes.
• Both hosts compare this relationship’s media fascination to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, noting how female accomplishments are often overshadowed by breakups.
  • “When you accomplish something so amazing... the whole world loves to just cling to talking about a man.” – Tana (06:03)
• Light football banter and a joke about the couple looking like siblings.

4. Animal Encounters and Parenting Fears (07:28–09:54)

• Trish recounts the chaos at her home, from rooftop construction to an encounter with a turtle “the size of a Honda Civic.”
• The hosts discuss their childhood pets, Trish’s growing comfort around animals due to Malibu’s (her child’s) interest, and touching (and traumatic) pet stories.
  • "My dad put [our dog] down randomly, which scarred me so bad for life." – Tana (09:34)

5. Tana's Deepening Memoir & Childhood Impact (10:41–14:11)

• Tana provides a behind-the-scenes look at writing her memoir, reflecting on how childhood stories pile up and impact who she is.
• She discusses not wanting her book to be "exposé-focused" but rather to give context for choices she made as a young celebrity.
  • “I was the perfect cocktail to be young in Hollywood for negative entities to latch onto me.” – Tana (13:41)
• Trish considers the effect of supportive fathers on daughters, contrasting her own children’s experience with Tana’s upbringing.

6. Anniversaries and Loving Gestures (14:24–22:35)

• Tana shares her two-year anniversary celebration with Makoa, full of sentimental gestures: Build-A-Bear, love letters, sunset park dates, Color Me Mine pottery, and a fancy dinner at ELO.
  • “So much of what he has done across these two years is heal my inner child. He continues to do that...” – Tana (19:32)
• Both gush about the stability and transformation they've experienced in their relationships, laughing about how “not-on-paper” compatible they seemed at first.
  • “On paper, it’s not supposed to work... it makes me feel like something bigger than us wanted this for us.” – Tana (21:21)

7. Overconsumption & Influencer Guilt (31:06–35:42)

• Tana opens up about experiencing a panic attack at a “gifting suite,” highlighting influencer overconsumption and the guilt of receiving unnecessary products.
  • “I want to give... even just PR... to a women’s shelter. We, as influencers, get so much stuff.” – Tana (31:52)
• Both discuss shifting to secondhand shopping, donating excess to shelters, and being more mindful of consumption, especially around the holidays.

8. Music, Creativity & Piano Lessons (36:12–41:51)

• Tana’s burgeoning piano talent—she’s been self-learning via YouTube tutorials and discusses playing Adele and Beethoven.
• They brainstorm doing a tour including their own songs, mashups, and collaborative music inspired by “Not Loveline.”
  • “It’d be so funny if we open a show with me playing piano, and you’re singing...” – Tana (40:50)

9. Beauty Talk: Filler, Skincare, & De-influencing Veneers (28:10–29:57, 59:01–66:49)

• The duo swaps thoughts on lip fillers, cheek fillers, and celebrity-inspired skincare (Haley Bieber’s blood facials).
• Tana shares her botched veneer experience—multiple replacements, new gums required, regrets about aggressive dental marketing, and a warning to listeners.
  • “People are getting their teeth shaved down not knowing anything about what can happen—and then you’re just, like, for life.” – Tana (62:11)
• They urge research and caution before opting for veneers, noting the allure of “instant gratification” and the dangers of influencer dentist deals.

10. Parenting Logistics & Travel with Kids (49:43–51:33)

• Trish details the logistics and stress of traveling with children—TSA, potties, band-aids for auto flushers—emphasizing the unseen labor involved.
• Both express empathy for full-time parents and the unique exhaustion of managing families on the go.

11. New Year's Reflections & Resolutions (54:45–59:01)

• Tana has transitioned from wild New Year’s Eve partying to prioritizing peaceful, healthy New Year’s Days, most often in Hawaii.
• They explore the cultural superstition of how you spend New Year’s Day setting the tone for your year.
• Resolution ideas include reducing shopping, creating better eating habits, improving sleep hygiene, doing more doctor’s visits, and dealing with ongoing health issues.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Period Pain & Podcasting:
  “Straight men wouldn’t last an hour in this much pain, and I’m just supposed to be podcasting—yay.”
  —Tana (01:29)

• On Overconsumption:
  “I went to this influencer gifting suite the other day and I had a panic attack... We as influencers, it is like the PR, the gifting suite, just like, oh my god.”
  —Tana (31:06)

• On Tana & Makoa’s Anniversary:
  “He has done so much to heal my inner child... helps me rewrite so many things that I didn’t get growing up.”
  —Tana (19:32)

• On Veneers Regret:
  “People are getting their teeth shaved down not knowing anything about what can happen... I can never get my teeth back.”
  —Tana (62:11)

• On Making Music Together:
  “It’d be so funny if at some point we open a show with me playing piano and you’re singing.”
  —Tana (40:50)

• On New Year’s Changes:
  “As I’ve gotten older, I’m almost like, what is that saying about your year if you’re waking up feeling like complete and utter s—?”
  —Tana (55:36)

Key Timestamps

• 00:39–02:17: Period pain chat and opening banter
• 04:14–07:15: Alex Earl + Braxton Berrios breakup discussion
• 14:24–22:35: Anniversary highlights and relationship talk
• 31:06–35:42: Overconsumption & influencer guilt
• 36:12–41:51: Piano skills, music, and potential tour plans
• 59:01–66:49: Deep-dive on veneer regrets & dental cautionary tale

Overall Tone & Style

The conversation is confessional, nurturing, and self-aware. Both hosts seamlessly weave humor with emotionally raw moments, frequently poking fun at themselves. They encourage vulnerability, self-reflection, and mindful advice—especially around health, relationships, and consumer choices—with recurring reminders that neither of them considers themselves qualified experts, just very experienced.

For Further Listening

If you want more on:

• Relationship anniversaries and healing childhood wounds: [14:24–22:35]
• The truth about influencer overconsumption: [31:06–35:42]
• Tana’s dental saga and the dangers of cosmetic dentistry: [59:01–66:49]
• Parenting and travel adventures: [49:43–51:33]

Next week promises more Trisha spotlights and call-in advice.