Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy: Dancing Through Life And Loss

TW: infertility, miscarriage
Dancing with the Stars legends and power couple Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy join the Tays for a laugh-filled double date and mental health chat. While Jenna and Val are happy as ever with their baby boy bundle of joy Rome, transforming their family from two to three did not simply happen overnight. Val and Jenna open up about their journey with infertility and miscarriage, and how only after they decided to give themselves a break did they find themselves pregnant after Jenna’s birthday trip to Cabo. But first, they discuss how their relationship formed after they connected on Dancing with the Stars, where Val took advantage of his incredible charm and somehow good smelling sweat to ultimately win Jenna over. Val and Jenna get honest about everything work and personal, including watching your partner develop close relationships with those of the opposite sex, how parenthood has altered their relationship, and why Jenna's new postpartum body has actually improved her confidence. Plus, they share advice for those struggling to conceive and new parents.
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0:00 Intro
6:13 Welcome Val and Jenna
6:24 Citrus Got Real
10:22 How they met and the evolution of their relationship on DWTS
16:54 The reality of dancing with the opposite sex while in a relationship
24:18 Jenna’s experience partnering with JoJo Siwa
28:13 Becoming parents
TW: 33 : 24 Miscarriage and infertility
42:48 Growth through hardships
45:21 Advice for other people struggling to conceive
46:54 Navigating comparison, confidence, and social media
55:20 Setting boundaries with your phone
58:11 A quick couple's Q&A!
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[@noreneKlinger]

Would love to see Boy Tay on DWTS

[@bkessinger94]

I second this. Could do couple v couple. Lol

[@mariamalec965]

Or even both

[@user-pd6rq7fs4c]

Yesssss

[@JenaMei]

Val and Tay and Jenna and Taylor ??? ICONIC

[@Sarah-sr8zw]

Really love what Jenna said about body confidence. So happy to hear she’s feeling more at peace with food, exercise, and her body.

[@astridbeatrice5474]

Val won the lottery with Jenna! They are couple goals ❤❤

[@laurenloveslibros]

It’s actually 1 in 4 pregnancies that end in miscarriage. It’s incredibly common and heartbreaking. It helps me so much to hear other people’s stories.

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

It’s such a heartbreaking experience to lose a pregnancy, and I really wish people were more open about discussing it because it can be very isolating to go through it. Nobody tells you the rapid hormone shifts can drop you off a cliff into a chasm of depression that you could never have imagined prior to actually experiencing it for yourself.

[@hiheyli6685]

Don’t know what I was expecting, but the questions for Val and Jenna were so thoughtful! It’s great to hear them talk in depth about their lives. Looking forward to more episodes of this show!

[@kokofreshful]

Val is so wise

[@dwtsvalentin7478]

Val and Jenna are the best!! Loved the discussion between the 4 of you 🥰🥰

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Hard to think of Jenna having body issues. And she ended up helping her DWTS partner JoJo Siwa with HER body image and negative issues. She passed that on, a gift of her experience. . Val and Jenna are my favorites on the show. So happy for their being parents, too. YAY

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

Am I the only one who is completely lost on how some of the haters are suggesting that Taylor the husband is aging poorly?? I, for one, think he looks like a million bucks! How frustrating that people are so bitter, sad, and lonely that all they can find to do with their lives is sit online criticizing beautiful people. When we all know full-well that their own lives are just sad and pathetic. Haters gonna hate, and it usually means that you’re doing something right!! Great podcast, Taylor’s Lautner!! New subscriber!

[@kokofreshful]

Such an amazing conversation. Adore these two as individuals and a couple. Love the way they both continuously add on to each other's thoughts. So happy for Val winning number 3 DWTS trophy, Xochitl is so mature, fun, and determined. Their chemistry was perfection. ❤️❤️

[@charlenecharchar]

Great, great podcast/interview with Val and Jenna. I can't wait for Mrs. Taylor to come 🔙 and let us all know what she thought about seeing DWTS Live. Please do share.

[@lisawoodruff1185]

Found you two because you were on the unplanned, and I think you're great! I've been married for 21 years and we all go through a journey, but I still benefited from watching this interview. Keep it up, and thanks for sharing it with us!

[@adriannamalick3752]

Thank you Jenna and Val for sharing your story with us. I love you guys on Dancing with Stars.

[@debbiem9914]

My new favorite channel. You two together are great vibes and love the focus on mental health.

[@megaamybug]

Two great Lautner podcasts in one day! Love Jenna and Val! They have so much wisdom.

[@alexas34]

Tay and Taylor seem to have the same calm demeanor and they communicate so effortlessly and relaxed

[@beckyklepper315]

I have found myself down "The Squeeze" rabbithole, and I am not mad about it one bit. This was probably one of my favorites. I can't say favorite until I have watched them all, but it's getting there!

[@andreaoliver4440]

I just saw you guys on Matt and Abby’s unplanned podcast and decided to come subscribe. Y’all are so down to earth. Looking forward to watching all you shows!

[@brittan.hallum]

Yay!! I love them! Also love when y’all upload early bc i watch while I get ready for work & I live in Texas 🥰💛

[@bellaangus1213]

Love this!! Came from Matt & Abby and stayed for the Taylor’s. New subscriber ❤

[@andreaoliver4440]

Same lol

[@breezbyyou6243]

Love all the open honesty here.

[@haleybailey88]

Love this podcast I look forward to it every week

[@violaking629]

Awesome interview.. Val and Jenna are so honest and genuine

[@Roisin647]

love the openess and vulnerability. I can definitely relate. Makes me feel warm and cosy.

[@katieelizabeth8327]

I love val so much

[@carmenpearl4867]

Same he’s awesome

[@bkessinger94]

Val hit me in the gut with the reading and his mom. I need to finish this podcast then read

[@eminenceautumn]

Such a great video! Such great questions & love the advice Jenna & Val gave. What Val said is so true, about marriages suffering because parents didn't prioritize their relationship.

[@paige5331]

You guys are so amazing and bring so much love to this app! ❤️

[@Itsme-zf9iw]

I love this podcast it’s so good for my mental health and calming, relaxing just amazing

[@whitneychapman9505]

Absolutely love this podcast! Tay & Tay are the most down to earth, genuine, calming people! I appreciate you all

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

All the love! I honestly look forward to watching the pair of you work through the inception of your marriage, because my son and his wife married last year and having a baby this year. I’m sure you’ll face some of the same challenges and it will be neat to see how y’all sort them in your own ways.

[@standyourtruth.juneb.8069]

Love the show. You guys are fantastic. Watched the Eras tour Kansas City…OMG Taylor loved the video, your moves rock

[@loriakayoyoralston1024]

Love Val! So happy for him.

[@danizac2000]

I loved this episode so much 🥲 my favs

[@user-ij8vx3xl9g]

Awesome episode! ❤ Jenna & Val

[@kelss000]

I enjoy you two talking to other couples seems like you have a lot of fun 🥰

[@denimdevotionsme]

Real nuggets of wisdom in this interview. Serve others and you serve yourself.❤

[@namez2a]

Girl Tay would be better though 😅

[@ceciliamorandotti6931]

I love listening to your podcasts! You guys should do one with Shawn and Andrew east!!

[@TinyTajee82709]

CIT-RUS GOT REAL, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! THAT IS TOO GOOD 😭 new to the pod & I’m subscribing just from that genius wordplay alone

[@mariaiskandar8887]

I really loved this interview. Great advises from Val and jenna about relationship and marriage.

[@irakohler5591]

Loved this! ❤

[@LifestyleInspobyB]

Awesome Podcast!

[@user-ez4ei2px8y]

Hey Tay and Taylor lautner, I know you probs get like 1000 of these so you will probably never see it but I’d like to take my chances. I’ve been watching and readings twilight since I was really young (although it was probably not very appropriate I still did) and to be honest with you since the beginning I was team Edward, but I think that’s because I wasn’t seeing the bigger picture. Over the past year I’ve realised that Jacob was the right option. Through that I started doing more research on you and your beautiful Wife Tay and realised how amazing you two are for eachother and honestly I’m a huge fan of both of you. Tay you are legit a beautiful human with an shining personality and even though I’ve never met you just looking at your content on instagram and your dogs instagram and your AMAZING podcast I cannot stop listening to, i realised how perfect of a human you are you’re really a shining star I admire so much even through the way you completely respect the friend shop Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift have and it’s actually beautiful how respectful and kind you are. On the other hand Taylor. I’m a huge fan of your work! Especially twilight it’s my comfort show and I love it so much! You’re such a kind and caring person and you have such a bright energy that just makes me feel happy and safe even if it’s through a screen. I can see how much you care for Tay and how respectful and kind you are toward her. I admire you so much in ways you can’t imagine. One being how even though you and Taylor Swift did date and I’m not sure if it’s a rumour or not but she didn’t treat you how she should’ve but you still have an outstanding friendship with her and helped her in the I can see you music video and coming out at her concert. I wish I could’ve been there it would’ve completed my life to see you, Taylor and maybe even walk past Tay if I just happened to but I couldn’t even get tickets in my own country 😞. (No hate to Taylor swift I love her music and her so much and I’m sorry if it came across that way I didn’t mean it like that) You two both are such role models and I really wish to be like you one day. Even though I don’t know you, you’ve both changed my life for the better and I appreciate you both so much.

[@smillatome4082]

Your podcast and We can do hard things would be amazing❤ you are amazing!

[@lockbournelane]

Great interview! Loved hearing from Jenna and Val!

[@mrs.boz1141]

I know dance moms who have ran to hug Val at conventions and they come back smelling amazing; the hallway smells good when he walks by! 🤣😅

[@caitfox]

First time watching, you guys are great! And I love your relationship (my God it seems healthy! And that makes me happy for you both ❤️) many blessings!!

[@cole6383]

Omw I love Lil Dicky. Kidding kidding I love the Podcast please keep up the amazing work.

[@briennaferenczi6520]

Who doesn’t have a podcast anymore. It’s insane 😅

[@MsKristib00]

Great podcast! Came from Matt & Abby

[@brookemyers197]

That's my birthday too!! Love to all of you!

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

I love Jenna and Val

[@MHSMagicLuver]

Next podcast should talk about the what would you do music vid!

[@staceyadair5758]

Hugs to you both. Bless you to level 9

[@genevieveaguila2141]

Will you guys please have Kristen Stewart on this podcast? 🙏 That would be an epic episode! 💖

[@marybree6719]

It was so nice and awesome to see U NinjaWolf *sounds cool. . or BoyTay and Joey in Swifts new vid!

[@fablenavanax7319]

I like how he said he took 20 minutes to meditate before hand to prepare. I'm gonna do that before everything.

[@mariaverroye9510]

I have 8 children and have had 4 miscarriages. It’s truly so very common and important to talk about.

[@noellemallinger6602]

Love this podcast so much🥹

[@madelyntsintzas6755]

I wonder if boy tay will be on DWTS this year??? Maybe this is a hint

[@joel_seth_media]

Taylors! Fellow SCV native here. When you want to level up your mafia game, I have a version that will blow your mind! I've hosted a mafia New Years Eve party for 15 years. Your life will never be the same, and that's an absolute promise. Long live game night!

[@karmaklutz]

I love Val...❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrissydolores7161]

My dream partner. Val you are something special

[@celyliranzo5158]

TAYLOR og lautner please please be on dwts sometime 😭😭😭😭

[@Roma-SRyan]

Is Taylor going to be on DWTS

[@Supernatastic]

It’s crazy how normal Taylor (boy) is??? It’s so refreshing tbh

[@daniellekramer93]

I have the same birthday as their child and Boy Tay’s mom!!!

[@JustinConnor01]

You should have your friends PK and Mike on next!

[@youhoo5969]

please @squeese, your microphone is not loud enough please adjust and make it louder enough or probably speak up a little louder.

[@LaurenDavis-hz4qw]

Came from Matt & Abby’s !

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

She didn’t mention how he talked about his sweat was the sweat of the gods

[@noreneKlinger]

Good morning,

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

❤❤❤

[@obitouchiah8732]

Hi

[@ev_green_]

22:00

[@cindicleee]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rickfoxx7958]

No mention of Ukraine? Smh

[@astridbeatrice5474]

I can’t understand how she could feel weird about her and her body. Jenna is the most beautiful of all of DWTS girl dancers. She has a killing physique.❤ on the other hand Val is kind of cute but he is not that gorgeous. Sorry!

[@jenifertriminio9973]

Lol 16:14 jenna

[@KO-uy1gr]

I don’t know…I thought Jenna was kind of harsh to Val in this interview, like some underlying tension.

[@freedom4063]

I thought he was? Lol. And he could of at least freakn shaved and look.good😅

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

I’m disappointed you didn’t ask about Ukraine

[@peachesnmulder]

I came for Jenna and Val but I'm leaving for boy Taylor. 15 seconds in and he's trying to sound interesting and it's just exhausting.

[@ashlisarang5381]

Hi