Not Loveline – Episode Summary

Episode Title: DOING WHAT WITH YOUR NURSE!? + FALLING IN LOVE ON SET!
Hosts: Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas
Date: February 9, 2026

Overview

In this lively episode, Tana Mongeau and Trisha Paytas catch up on celebrity run-ins, navigating male-dominated spaces, fostering (and falling for) rescue dogs, substance stories (Manjaro injections), and the challenges of acting and impostor syndrome—peppered with their signature humor and brutal honesty. They also take calls on women’s confidence in casinos and nursing impostor syndrome. This episode exemplifies their off-the-cuff, no-holds-barred approach, blending chaotic storytelling, heartfelt advice, and plenty of memorable, relatable moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrity Sightings and Red Carpet Recaps

• Tana almost ran into Trisha at the “Moments” movie premiere, describing her close brush with Kylie Jenner and Charli XCX.
  • [03:19] "If you saw a girl in a gray colon and double taking, it was literally me." – Tana
• Trisha shares her nerves and excitement about interviewing A-list celebrities (like Charli XCX and Chapel Roan), feeling intimidated yet proud.
• Both marvel at the surreal glamour and “Meemaw” (grandma) feelings on carpets:
  • [07:12] Trisha: “I am old where even next to the director... I feel very much like grandma here…”

2. Personal Updates: Foster Dogs, Motherhood, and Matching Outfits

• Tana describes fostering a rescue dog named Buster Brown after being inspired by Alex Earl; discusses fostering “fails” (keeping the dog):
  • [16:45] “Foster failing… it’s a good thing, but they call it a fail.”
• The emotional complexity of fostering versus adopting and how it’s “loving something enough to let it go.”
• Both discuss motherhood (human and canine), with Trisha joking that dog-mom life is harder than baby-mom life due to peeing/marking:
  • [15:09] “I think it’s harder to be a dog mom, like, because, like, little babies, you know, they’re like—babies. Dogs...”
• Anecdotes about their children (and dog) raiding their makeup products and how kids are growing up fast.

3. Addiction, GLP-1 Shots, and Substance Stories

• Tana recounts her wild dash to get a Manjaro shot before closing time; reflects on drinking while on GLP-1 meds, hookup stories with the nurse, and overall unhealthy habits:
  • [11:10] “The amount of nights in my drinking era I would shoot up Ozempic, drink a bottle of wine, and then throw up. So unhealthy.”
• Honest talk about alcohol addiction, quitting, and the overall shift among young people toward sobriety and self-care.
• Acknowledges some claim GLP-1s can lessen alcohol cravings, but not for everyone:
  • [11:24] “That’s how I knew I was an alcoholic: Because I was like, nope, mama still wants this just as bad.”

4. Influencer Life: Brand Deals, Acting, and Authenticity

• Both discuss the weirdness of scripted versus authentic brand deals and the importance of genuine representation:
  • [31:14] Tana: “They sent me a script for the entire 15-minute video... I was like, I’ve never done that in my life.”
• Reflections on career evolution, reputation “rebrands,” and how both have managed to secure big sponsorships despite past controversies.
• Trisha discusses her ventures into acting and singing, and the challenge and fun of self-tapes, French accents, and the unpredictability of auditions.

5. Falling In Love On Set & On-Camera Chemistry

• Deep dive into the blurred lines between acting romance and real-life attraction (Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi; Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell):
  • [47:44] Trisha: “You’re doing such, like, sexual scenes... Is this real?”
  • [48:32] Tana: “…the greats have the ability to compartmentalize and almost, like, split…”
• Both admit they couldn’t handle their partners doing intimate scenes and laugh about being jealous even over small things.

6. Women Owning Male-Dominated Spaces: Casinos & Nursing

• Caller 1: Struggles with male-dominated casino tables and confidence.
  • Advice: Leverage “feminine power” and don’t hesitate to ask men for chips in Vegas; own your space and use the social advantage.
  • [56:47] Tana: “If you go sit at any table that men are gambling at in Vegas as a woman... you just look at them and say, ‘Can I have $25?’”
• Both assert that women possess emotional intelligence and resilience that often “outwits” men in competitive spaces:
  • [66:27] “Our emotional intelligence as women... you will outwit them every time.”
• Caller 2: Young nurse experiencing impostor syndrome.
  • Advice: Know everyone feels nervous at first, but you put in the work and are ready; even the best pros had a “first day.”
  • [74:28] Tana: “You put in all the work to be capable and deserving of this. Sometimes you have to jump in the water and swim... You got this.”
  • [77:34] Trisha: “Same. I don’t know what I was doing at 23. Not saving lives like she is.”

7. Body Positivity, Friendship, and Emotional Growth

• Open discussion of body image, negative self-talk, and personal growth with support from each other.
  • [44:48] Tana: “You taught me… I have to put forth, like, more effort to be like, no... everything’s gonna be fine.”
• Express gratitude for their partnership, mutual growth, and their shared “powerful women” energy.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On almost crashing the red carpet:
  • Tana [02:54]: “I should have brought a gown in the car. I gotta start keeping a gown in the car.”
• On fostering dogs:
  • Tana [18:35]: “He wakes up every day and chooses violence until nighttime.”
• On brand authenticity:
  • Tana [31:14]: “I’m not gonna say like, ‘Makoa was chaotic in the beginning of our relate—’ like, that’s not my thought and that’s not true.”
• On women’s power, especially in casinos:
  • Tana [56:47]: “If you go sit at any table that men are gambling at in Vegas as a woman... you just look at them and say, ‘Can I have 25?’”
• On impostor syndrome and the medical field:
  • Tana [74:28]: “Sometimes we sink, but then we sink and we pivot... The lesson that comes from sinking or realizing you can swim.”
• On positive manifestation:
  • Trisha [45:12]: “You kind of have to believe that. Otherwise... life just gets complicated...”
• On friendship & gratitude:
  • Tana [82:12]: “Yeah. And vaginas are better than penises.”
  • Trisha [82:15]: “Yeah. Prettier. Women are so powerful. And I'm just happy to get to do the show with you, my powerful woman.”

Important Timestamps

• Red Carpet/Kylie Jenner Story: [02:21]-[06:09]
• Meemaw Vibes & AG Cook “Out of Touch” Interview: [07:09]-[09:04]
• Manjaro Shot Story & Hooking Up with Nurse: [09:21]-[10:46]
• Foster Dog/Buster Brown Saga: [16:08]-[19:07]
• Brand Deals, Authenticity, and Reputational Glow-Up: [30:05]-[33:44]
• Acting, Improv, and Red Carpet Nerves: [38:39]-[41:12]
• Casino/Female Power Call & Advice: [54:45]-[58:37]
• Nursing School Impostor Syndrome Call & Advice: [73:15]-[76:57]
• On Power, Female Confidence, and Emotional Growth: [65:34]-[66:56]
• Women’s Day, Body Positivity Wrap-Up: [81:02]-[82:53]

Tone & Style

The episode flows with unfiltered honesty, playful banter, and heartfelt support. Tana and Trisha mix comedy with empowerment, embracing their infamous “chaotic” energy and a tone that is confessional, uplifting, and fiercely loyal to each other and their growing fanbase.

TL;DR – Key Takeaways

• Women belong everywhere: Confidence is key, and feminine intuition is a superpower, whether at a poker table or in an ER.
• Impostor syndrome is universal: Everyone’s scared; you have the tools, just jump in and swim!
• Friendship & self-growth: Surround yourself with people who make you braver, laugh harder, and believe in yourself more.
• Don’t be ashamed of your journey: Learning, rebranding, or embracing your chaotic past can lead to greater opportunities (and Skims deals).
• Laugh through it all: From bled-on doors to dog-assistants—chaos is inevitable, but joy is a choice.

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