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Dear Chelsea

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On this weekly advice show, comedian & author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartbreaking – and back again.

Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com

 

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Episodes

Not Wearing Pants with Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport joins Chelsea this week to discuss Kanye West, getting better at relationships with age, and marrying the one that got away. Then: A liberal mom wonders if she needs to ditch her problematic f-buddy. A comedian lacking confidence struggles to prepare for their next big show. And a 30-something is caught between two men - who both happen to be in love with her. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by C...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Going to Bed Early with Diane Kruger

This week, Diane Kruger joins Chelsea to talk about going to bed too early, relocating to Paris, and how motherhood has changed her. Then: A couple wrestles with wanting more than just their small patch of land in Oregon. An overworked mom can’t get rid of her guilt around self-care. And a stepmom is ready to give her stepkids the boot. Tap here to buy Diane’s new book, A Name From The Sky. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf...

Nov 03, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 26

Adult Baby Doll with Fortune Feimster

Chelsea is joined in-studio this week by her pal Fortune Feimster. They discuss Fortune’s coming out in her 20’s and dating all the wrong people, why Chelsea Lately was one big frat party, and why Fortune’s marriage works. Then: A lesbian couple struggles with one set of parents’ refusal to attend their wedding. And a toxic marriage threatens to keep a daughter from her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Ni...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Don't Make Out with Your Brother w/ 23andMe

This week, Chelsea teams up with 23andMe for a very spit-ful episode. Chelsea and Catherine discover their real lineage, who’s most likely to get gout, and are shocked at how much their reports can tell them about themselves. Then: A listener with two moms discovers a number of new siblings - that reaches into double-digits. A cousin wonders if she should spill the beans about a secret sister before a big wedding. And an adoptee learns that it’s important to understand your genes before you make...

Oct 20, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Back by Popular Demand: Julianna Margulies

Chelsea is joined this week by one of our favorites: Julianna Margulies. They discuss good vacations and bad flights, the best books they’re reading right now, and why you should never have a tv in the bedroom. Then: A dog groomer dreams of escaping a job where he works with his ex - and their new love interest. A sister-in-law finds herself in a Single White Female situation. And a nurse who cares for everyone else struggles to accept that she must also take care of herself. * Need some advice ...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Mallorca on Mushrooms

This week, Chelsea is joined by co-host Catherine Law at her villa in Mallorca, Spain. They chat about Chelsea getting kicked out of a private dinner, what a 60-mile bike ride will do to a person, and their drug-induced private Opera performance. Then: A maybe-autistic wife receives a diagnosis from an unlikely medical medium. A Pole finds herself stuck dating a series of meat-heads. And a 40-year-old professional wonders if it’s time to move from Norway to New York. * Need some advice from Chel...

Oct 06, 202250 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Global Warming Escape Plan with Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia joins Chelsea this week in NYC to talk about paying it forward, the fragility of existence, and the worst years of all of our lives. Then: A newlywed is chomping at the bit to have kids, and wonders if she should take matters into her own hands. A girlfriend dreads the thought of giving up her fabulous Carrie Bradshaw apartment when she moves in with her new boyfriend. And a nasty divorce in the family leaves a soon-to-be bride without a flower girl. * Need some advice from Chelse...

Sep 29, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Love, Loss and Lasering Your Ladyparts with LadyGang

From the runaway hit podcast Ladygang, Chelsea is joined this week by Jac Vanek, Keltie Knight, and Becca Tobin to discuss why everyone seems to be cheating on their husbands, focusing on your wins instead of your shortcomings, and what can happen when you combine strengths with the women around you. Then: An avid listener wonders whether she should let lasers near her nether regions. A girlfriend struggles with the memory of her boyfriend’s dead wife and the existence of a live-in nanny. And a ...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Kinky Bottoms with Ross Mathews

Ross Mathews joins Chelsea this week to discuss being a newlywed, what he’s learned from loss, and how a rock changed his life. Then: A bestie discovers that her friend has unfollowed her over a guy. A Minneapolitan swears he’s run out of gay men to date. And a burgeoning stand-up comic struggles with a decision about going through with weight loss surgery. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited ...

Sep 15, 202251 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Psychedelics and Drug Use with Ethan Nadelmann

Drug policy pioneer and host of the PSYCHOACTIVE podcast Ethan Nadelmann joins Chelsea this week to discuss how MDMA helped him through a divorce, why drugs are wasted on the young, and how to have a good relationship with drug use. Then: An agoraphobic Californian explores the possibilities of using ketamine or psilocybin to heal her trauma response. A New Englander trades Xanax for weed. And is a girlfriend’s concern about her pot-smoking boyfriend warranted, or are her concerns out-dated? * N...

Sep 08, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Killing the Hour with Chelsea’s Trainer Ben Bruno

Chelsea’s fitness trainer Ben Bruno joins her in the studio this week to talk about living with anxiety, how a painful accident led him to his life’s work, and why every dude is secretly in therapy. Then: Listeners write in with their most burning wellness and exercise questions. A traveling teacher wonders if she should give up her beloved bike rides and brave the gym. And a girlfriend struggles to stay after her boyfriend transforms into a gym rat. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at ...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Manifesting a Good Time with Jamie Greenberg

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg joins Chelsea in-studio this week to talk about being a fiercely competitive sports mom, going on tour with Chelsea, and why choosing positivity can get you everywhere. Then: A divorcée gets a dating-app surprise when much-younger men begin pursuing her. A wife wonders how to keep her husband from fully becoming a redneck. And a grieving woman fears she’ll never become a mother after a miscarriage. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPr...

Aug 25, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 16

Here to Meet Men with Monica Padman

Monica Padman of the Armchair Expert podcast is in-studio with Chelsea to discuss babysitting Dax Shepard (and his kids), forgetting how many intimate details of her life she’s shared on podcasts, and having complicated feelings about freezing her eggs. Then: A relationship is strained by dog-induced anxiety. A gay orthodox Christian plans to leave home against his parents’ will. And a college girl has deep regrets about unwanted advances at a party. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at ...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Forgiveness is Selfish with Oliver Hudson

Oliver Hudson is in-studio with Chelsea today to discuss healing after cheating, braving therapy so intense it makes you feel foolish, and growing up in his uniquely A-list family. Then: A single business owner is frustrated by his co-owner’s days off with her kids. An HR rep struggles with knowing his parents medicated him from a very young age. And a secret sibling is rejected from her father’s funeral. Check out Unconsciously Coupled with Erinn & Oliver Hudson here . * Need some advice fr...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 14

A Lot of Things Happen for a Reason with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle

Chelsea is joined this week by #1 NYT bestselling author of Untamed , Love Warrior, and Get Untamed: The Journal Glennon Doyle, her wife, soccer icon Abby Wambach, and co-host of the trio’s podcast We Can Do Hard Things, Amanda Doyle. They discuss what Abby thought the moment she first saw Glennon, taking a leap of faith when there’s nothing there to catch you, and Abby and Glennon’s not-so-secret move to LA. Then: A couple negotiates whether to spend their money on home improvements or a fabulo...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Chelsea Handler on We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Description: This week, Chelsea joined Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle on their podcast We Can Do Hard Things to talk about breaking up and being unbreakable. Thanks to Glennon, Abby & Amanda for encouraging us to share this powerful episode with the Dear Chelsea family. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions e...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Let’s Get Down to Business with Vanessa Gonzalez

Vaccinated and Horny tour opener Vanessa Gonzalez joins Chelsea this week to talk about nude men approaching the stage, life on the road, and why it’s vital to ensure a variety of meats are present at every performance. Then: At 23-year-old debates whether or not to tie her tubes. A lesbian wonders if her bestie is secretly into her. And a new bride is devastated when her beloved cousin ghosts her on her wedding day. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Exe...

Jul 21, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 11

In Defense of Bathhouses with Dan Savage

Dan Savage (Savage Love) joins Chelsea this week to talk about why straight and gay men are exactly the same, how to keep your sex life alive in a long-term relationship, and why couples should f*ck first & have dinner later. Then: A mom with an open mind finds herself getting angry at her 4-year-old’s self-exploration. A celibacy pact unexpectedly goes on way too long. And a newlywed worries that her marriage is doomed after the sex suddenly become nonexistent. * Need some advice from Chels...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 10

TMI with Martha Stewart

Chelsea heads to the Martha Stewart Omnimedia offices to discuss losing a favorite sibling, dating in your 80s, and the very different types of advice they give to their audiences. Then: A singleton wonders if she’ll ever find love again. A lesbian struggles to gain the support of her parents as she comes out. And Martha’s curious about Chelsea’s constant reinvention. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine ...

Jul 07, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Whole-Relationship Red Flags with Julianna Margulies

Chelsea is joined by Julianna Margulies in NYC to chat about growing up with chaotic parents, learning to prioritize your own needs, and taking a left instead of a right. Then: An Irish bartender must return to less-gratifying work after a stint helping vulnerable people. A sister has been cut off after her baby sis moves in with yet another bad boyfriend. And an Aussie mountaineer makes long-term plans with a boyfriend who just won’t commit. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChel...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Getting Better at Marriage with Anna Faris

Anna Faris joins Chelsea to talk about life as a stepmom, learning to radically accept love, and the very particular smell that comes with reptile ownership. Then: A sexist boss at a startup sends their best employee to the want-ads. A twenty-something worries about his best friend’s gold-digging girlfriend. And a stoner is concerned about the quality of her husband’s lil’ swimmers as they try for their first child. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Exec...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The Martha Stewart Podcast Trailer

She’s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio, and more. But you’ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the world. Some you’ve heard of — some you haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 22, 20222 min

The Light of a Narcissist with Jenny Mollen

Chelsea is joined by writer Jenny Mollen to discuss owning your story, surviving the elite world of NYC momfluencers, and how to get your kid to stop shouting about farts in a restaurant. Then: A photographer loses her passion after a change of scenery. A wife going through IVF worries a lack of sex will alienate her husband. And an Aussie struggles to find her voice after her mom marries her ex. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick ...

Jun 16, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Temporary Mormons with Bridger Winegar

Bridger Winegar, host of the podcast I Said No Gifts!, joins Chelsea this week to talk about psychosexual intrigue, using your love language, and the costs of delayed emotional intimacy. Then: A couple of bears are frustrated by a friend’s awkward invitations. A wife struggles with her husband’s lack of effort when it comes to gift-giving. And a Jersey girl can’t stop daydreaming about her personal trainer. Have a question you'd like to ask Chelsea? Send us an email at DearChelseaProject@gmail.c...

Jun 09, 202252 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Muting JLo with Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser joins Chelsea to talk about moving back in with her parents during the pandemic, disordered eating, and deciding to live without any secrets. Then: A renter is forced from her beloved home. A city girl wants to take her long-distance love affair to the next level. And a pet-sitting sister-in-law struggles to set boundaries with her overdramatic family. Do you have some advice you'd like fromChelsea? Send your question to DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf ...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 4

My Love Language Is Vasectomy with Ashley Graham

This week, Chelsea and Catherine are joined by Ashley Graham in NYC to talk about the elusive nature of body confidence, how Ashley’s children seem to be multiplying, and what to do if romance makes you cringe. Then: A new mom is crushed when her best friends avoid meeting her baby. A singleton wonders if she should lose weight before looking for love. And a bartender is haunted by the consequences of cheating. Do you have a question and you need Chelsea's advice? Email us at dearchelseaproject@...

May 26, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Eventually Good Advice with Justin Long

Justin Long joins Chelsea to talk about mistaken identities, falling in love, and the underappreciated value of a Smartcar. Then: A 19-year-old wants to step outside her relationship for some sexploration. A sommelier struggles with her dad’s wedding one-upmanship. And a wife stumbles across some unexpected sexts on her husbands phone. Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & En...

May 19, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Season 3 Premiere: Not Very Maternal with Katy Perry

In the Dear Chelsea Season 3 Premiere, Chelsea and Catherine pay a visit to Katy Perry’s recording studio to talk about the elusive maternal instinct, being forced to hug other people, and the practical use of *medicinal herbs*. Then: A girlfriend can’t seem to stop yelling at her boyfriend. And a twenty-something worries her new guy will judge her for her former partying lifestyle. * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * Th...

May 12, 202255 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Season Break Nugget 3: Cross-Pollinating

Chelsea and Catherine find out if anyone’s life is in shambles as they get updates from this season’s callers. * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health couns...

May 05, 20224 min

Season Break Nugget 2: You’ve Shamed Me Before

Chelsea and Catherine cry a little bit and get updates from this season’s callers. * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as impa...

Apr 28, 20226 min
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