Jax Taylor Answers Burning Questions About Custody, Sobriety and More

Jax Taylor is ready to tackle the biggest rumors surrounding his reality.

On the Thursday, July 3, episode of his “In the Mind of Jax Taylor” podcast, The Valley star dedicated an entire show to answering burning questions from listeners.

Joined by his publicist Lori Krebs, Taylor, 45, set the record straight on several innocent topics.

For starters, he doesn’t regret getting veneers from Dr. Tyler Hales, and he isn’t the man behind the Justice 4 Jax X account.

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But during the show, Taylor also discussed serious topics, like his coparenting relationship with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.

Keep reading to see the biggest highlights from his candid podcast episode:

Jax Taylor’s Sobriety Update

According to the Vanderpump Rules alum, November 27, 2024, is the day he stopped drinking and using any substances. Ever since then, he has established some rules when hanging around alcohol.

“The rules are that I usually don’t stay more than an hour. If my friends are out drinking, I usually don’t stay more than an hour,” he said. “When people have been hitting their third drinks, it’s very annoying to be around those people. … I just don’t want to be around it.”

Instead of going out to a bar, Taylor prefers spending quality time in the gym where he can lift nearly 300 pounds.

Who Can Speak to Jax Taylor’s Progress?

Jax Taylor Courtesy of Jax Taylor / Instagram

Ever since The Valley wrapped filming season 2, Taylor said he has been trying to avoid any and all drama with the cast.

While some costars have been asked to comment on Taylor’s progress since he sought treatment for his mental health, the Bravo star said Tom Schwartz is the best to speak about any changes.

“The only person who has seen me consistently is Tom,” Taylor said. “As far as him and I hanging out, he’s always like, ‘You’re so much calmer. You’re so much more alert.’ He always gives me a lot of props of how I’ve been handling all of this because it is a lot. I haven’t been around everybody so how would anybody know?”

How Often Does Jax Taylor See His Son? 

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While recent episodes of The Valley show Taylor fighting to see his 4-year-old son Cruz, things have improved since filming wrapped.

“I see Cruz a lot, probably between two and four times a week,” he claimed. “There’s no full custody thing. That never happened. Brittany and I have different schedules.”

How Is Jax Taylor’s Coparenting Relationship With Brittany Cartwright?

“Coparenting right now is going as good as it can be,” Taylor revealed on the podcast. “Could it be better? Sure. Could it be worse? Absolutely. I can’t complain about it. I think it’s going pretty well.”

Are Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent Dating?

Although both parties have already denied any and all dating rumors, Taylor also confirmed that his two former Vanderpump Rules costars are not a romantic item.

“Lala would eat him to death,” Taylor joked in response to the rumors.

Taylor also wanted to set the record straight that he has never hooked up with Kent, 34.