Emmanuel Acho: An Invaluable Conversation

TW: the murder of George Floyd, suicide This week your hosts have a dream conversation with a dream guest who offers advice, wisdom, and vulnerability in a jam-packed hour. Emmanuel Acho, former linebacker and star of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, is well versed in the race space and offers insight into his public journey over the past few years. He accomplished something on Taylor’s bucket list — hosting an episode of The Bachelor! Offering exclusive behind the scenes details, Emmanuel reveals that it was actually the hardest thing he’s ever done on camera because of all the nuances. He then shares what led to him starting Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man and his thoughts on Blackout Tuesday. He speaks about allyship, his book Illogical, and what he learned from losing one of his friends to suicide. This conversation is full of useful advice, and your hosts found it to be ultimately invaluable — we hope you agree. 00:00 - Intro 4:33 - Cit-Rus Got Real 8:27 - The Bachelor Franchise 15:57 - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man 26:59 - #BlackoutTuesday 35:15 - Illogical 40:42 - Social Media and feedback 43:27 - Recharging 49:28 - Losing a friend to suicide 56:39 - Most positive impact on your mental health 58:02 - If you could go back.... Follow Emmanuel @emmanuelacho and be sure to get your copy of Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits Thanks to our awesome sponsors for making this episode possible: Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code THESQUEEZE at jennikayne.com/THESQUEEZE! #jennikaynepartner BetterHelp — This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/thesqueeze for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected]. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram, @thesqueeze and personally @taylautner and @taylorlautner. To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow @lemonsbytay on Instagram and visit lemonsbytay.com SyncID: MB01GZIFLLMZTB0