Chelsea is joined by actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson to talk about what fame can do to sour a relationship, embracing her new chapter as a singer/songwriter, and why she doesn’t care if she catches heat for her very modern family. Then: A former teen mom worries that her daughter will turn out just like her. A Canadian considers taking her kids to the backwoods. And a thirtysomething must decide whether adoption is truly a deal-breaker when it comes to raising kids with her partner. * Need ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Chelsea is joined in-studio by author Elise Loehnen to talk about fixing our societal head trauma, how to stop stunting our emotional growth, and taking down the patriarchy - one step at a time. Then: A twenty-something discovers her ex cheated on her the whole time. A mom is horrified at her teenager’s trampy clothes. And a gym-rat wonders if she has the right body to step into the instructor’s spot. * Get your copy of On Our Best Behavior here! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at Dear...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Chelsea and Catherine discuss why you probably shouldn’t discuss murder during commercial air travel, several different ways to call someone a cheapskate, and caller followups that make Catherine cry. Then: Lesbian bed death becomes a good thing. A badass success-story makes a caller’s friends cringe. And a teacher’s co-workers are having an affair… and everybody knows. * Trigger Warning: this episode mentions suicidal ideation in general terms. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearC...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Chelsea is joined by Andrew Rannells to discuss therapists who quote Barbra Streisand, the trouble with sleeping with your “straight”, married co-star, and why falling in love on-set is just so typical. Then: An older man wonders if he should open his younger partner up to more variety. A Portlander just can’t seem to get over his ex… or his ex’s dog. And a 40-something with a broken picker needs help finding love that doesn’t hurt so much. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelse...
May 18, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay joins Chelsea to discuss the ins-and-outs of Mormonism (and leaving it), why she’s glad her husband left, and what it feels like to be disconnected from family. Then: A pre-teen’s parent struggles with her daughter’s body image issues. A brand-new mom shares a house (and baby duties) with her cheating soon-to-be-ex-husband. And a small-town gal just wants to get laid. * Bad Mormon by Heather Gay Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender * Need some a...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Actress and activist Dylan Mulvaney joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about first kisses, learning by doing, and the whirlwind year she’s had after coming out as trans. Then: A formerly lonely kid struggles to keep up with all of her adult relationships. A twenty-something’s mother has kept his identity secret from her own husband. And an army officer finds dating to be her biggest battle yet. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Produced by Catherine Law Edi...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Dear Chelsea will be back on May 4th for Season 4! 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 DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Produced by C...
Apr 27, 2023•48 min
Dear Chelsea will be back on May 4th for Season 4! Chelsea is joined in the Season 2 Finale by none other than her very own therapist: Dr. Dan Siegel. They chat about the double-edged sword of social media, how to become a lifelong learner, and why you should always be generous with your oranges. Then: A mom struggles with her child’s pronouns. A 21-year-old grapples with the untimely death of her brother. And a followup with doting dad Alex, as he prepares for the next step in his family story....
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Chelsea’s joined this week by Matthew McConaughey to discuss the changing nature of his relationship with his kids, how he learned to see more greenlights in life, and why you should always be your own hype-man. Then: A flight attendant struggles with self-confidence as he pursues a career in comedy. A post-grad feels lost in life as she searches for meaning. And a forty-something wonders if she should quit dating and hook up with her best friend - only trouble is: she’s not into him. * Sign up ...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 49
This week Lindsey Vonn joins Chelsea to talk about multitasking yourself into an incredible career, how your relationship changes with a parent after they die, and why Lindsey’s no longer worried about getting injured while skiing. Then: A golfer is ready to give up after lewd comments from sexist old men. A world traveler wants to know how NOT to pick up guys. And a girlfriend wants her boyfriend to embody all five love languages… or else. * RISE by Lindsey Vonn * Need some advice from Chelsea?...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Chelsea and Catherine are joined by Jen Sincero to talk about why what you tell yourself becomes your truth, being broke in your forties, and shifting your energy to change your life. Then: A schoolteacher finds herself unlovable. A fiance feels guilty about her student loan debt. And a fashionista dreams of a life like the DIY bloggers she sees online. * Books in this episode: You are a Badass You are a Badass at Making Money Think and Grow Rich * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at Dear...
Mar 30, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Chelsea and Catherine are in-studio this week to talk about letting go of anger and blame to soothe your soul, what books are on their must-read lists right now, and the correct way to peel an egg in public. Then: They hear an update from a caller who chose NOT to follow their advice. A woman with trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling) wonders when to reveal her wig to a new guy. Dirty dishes may signal a death-knell in a long-term relationship. And a stepmom grows concerned over her stepson’s ...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Bianca Del Rio joins Chelsea to talk about having a man in every port, not letting your career take over your life, and the business of pronouns. Then: A Bostonian cringes at his friend’s bad behavior. A self-deprecator wonders why all his friends seem to tease him too much. And an up-and-coming comic fears he’ll run into his ex… who’s in the same line of work. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon...
Mar 16, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Chelsea is joined by none other than Katie Couric to discuss falling in love again after loss, Katie’s cancer diagnosis, and how to survive a dinner almost entirely attended by sexual predators. Then: An oldest sister is unsure what to say as her younger sister nears the end of her life. And a wife finds out that her addict husband has been having an affair with a younger woman. Books in this episode: Going There by Katie Couric Many Lives, Many Masters Letting Go It’s Called a Breakup Because i...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Hard to Penetrate with Sophia Bush Description: Sophia Bush joins Chelsea to discuss using her wedding to spread awareness of history, how her treasured memories are turning into clutter, and why most of us don’t realize we’ve been steeped in the tea of the patriarchy. Then: A new mom with one on the way discovers her husband has been seduced by conspiracy theories. A widow turns to travel and comedy to deal with her grief. And a wife wonders if she does, indeed, have a sugar daddy. * Need some ...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 43
This week, Chelsea and Catherine chat about how to make friends as an adult, discover what weed smells like, and discuss the transferable nature of love - especially the love of a pet. Then: A man who had given up on love discovers the heartbreak of lovebombing. A sober woman regrets friend-zoning someone she now feels a connection with. And we discover the one question too horrible - too shocking - too awful for Chelsea to stomach. * Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring our new segment, Calling ...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Chelsea is joined by two very special guests this week - her sisters! They chat about their (mis)adventures nursing Simone back to health after surgery, chasing after new beginnings, and why making big changes in your life is almost never a bad thing. Then: An auntie’s nephew is a bully - just like his mom was. A sister can’t get over her brother’s ex. And a girlfriend wonders if her cheating past will destroy her relationship… for good. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPo...
Feb 16, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Hollywood mainstay Bruce Bozzi joins Chelsea this week to talk about bringing up daughters with two dads, why timing is everything when it comes to falling in love, and what it means to really reinvent yourself. Then: A chef gets burned when a cookie recipe is stolen. An author dealing with sexual harassment finds herself surrounded by creeps. And a throuple situation turns ugly when two partners want out. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Prod...
Feb 09, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Podcasters Cat and Nat join Chelsea from their car to talk about what it’s like running a business with your bestie, how they bought new engagement rings together without telling their husbands, what it’s like co-parenting 7 kids, and why they have a joint bank account. Then: A weed smoker wonders if 14 years is too long not to cohabitate. A 26-year-old mom has too many kids - and one very particular favorite. And a twenty-something has fallen for her roommate… who also happens to be her ex’s co...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 39
Meghan Trainor joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about how her life changed when she started medication for her panic disorder, how many kids she wants to have, and why redheads are the most well-endowed men. Then: A fiance worries her best friend’s boyfriend will ruin her wedding with his drunken buffoonery. A newly single twenty-something yearns to leave her life behind and move somewhere new. And a gay man wrestles with self-doubt after years of intense bullying. * Need some advice from Chelsea...
Jan 26, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Alex Cooper of the Call Her Daddy podcast joins Chelsea this week to talk about why keeping things offline with her boyfriend of two years has kept her relationship healthy, how her family keeps her grounded, and why staying in your lane is a thing of the past. Then: A college girl gets the ick when her boyfriend calls her Mommy. A committed girlfriend struggles with her boyfriend’s overblown sex drive. And a snooping partner discovers evidence of escorts - and it has her rethinking her relation...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Chelsea is joined by none other than Brooke Shields this week, to discuss the ways in which a long relationship changes over time, why not having kids can be a good thing, and forever choosing to be a hustler. Then: A mom misses her dog who passed away, but worries about signing up for the same hurt with a new pup. And a river-rafting trip turns tearful when a girlfriend’s in-laws reveal all the resentments they’ve been harboring against her - for years. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us...
Jan 12, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Comic Matteo Lane joins Chelsea in NYC to talk about his love of ghost hunters, why he never wants to graduate from comedy, and the absolute worst thing you can do to a lasagna. Then: A dinner party disaster causes a rift in a friendship. A gay man struggles to enjoy the backdoor. And a newlywed agonizes over her mother-in-law’s drunken antics - which ruined her wedding. * Check out Matteo’s new Advice Special here . * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Exe...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This week, Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson joins Chelsea and Catherine in-studio to talk about why letting go of the thing you want most is a must, how our energy can impact those around us, and seeing signs from loved ones who have crossed over. Then: A hard worker can’t seem to land a job. A chef plans a move to the Pacific Northwest - but worries about the cost. And a new boyfriend considers making a 90-day fiance out of a man he met a month ago. * Check out Chloe’s website . Find Laura Ly...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Chelsea is joined this week by Mandy Moore to talk about listening to her body and taking breaks, discovering a painful family secret, and touring while pregnant - and toting a toddler. Then: A mom of 4 is forced to move back in with her ex. A filmmaker has lost all passion for her career. And Mandy is curious about finding more moments of joy. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Enginee...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 33
Chelsea is joined this week by Atsuko Okatsuka to talk about growing up with a mentally ill parent, not being afraid to ask for what you need, and the trouble with tampons. Then: A neurodivergent woman struggles to feel valued and worthy. A college grad decides to break up with his boyfriend - who’s also financially dependent on him. And a recovering bulimic wrestles with the shame of a disorder that’s cost her so much for so long. If you’d like to donate to Anna’s GoFundMe, click here ! * Need ...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This week, Chelsea and Catherine talk about ugly breakups, what happens when you take a break from weed, and how to live with it when your best friend marries the wrong person. Then: A foster parent goes back to work after a heartbreaking loss - and a series of lies. An ex-fiance discovers there’s a statute of limitations on getting the ring back. And an aesthetician struggles with her clients’ trauma-dumping. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive ...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Chelsea is joined this week by director and actress Lake Bell to discuss using her on-set voice with her kids, the assumptions we make about others based on the way they sound, and the perils of the Sexy Baby voice. Then: A girl with a *tone* is desperate to be taken seriously. A law student suffers from imposter syndrome. And a burlesque dancer is feeling lost in life and wants to take the next step in her career. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Execu...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 30
The Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey join Chelsea and Catherine this week to talk about working with your best friend, how friendship overcame social anxiety, and why everyone worried about them becoming business partners. Then: A college grad wonders how to forge a friendship with her ex. And two besties grapple with uploading nudie pics to OF. Get your copy of Angela & Jenna’s new book, The Office BFF’s ! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Natasha Leggero is in the studio this week to talk about the anxiety that becoming a mother induces, what it’s like to have your mother-in-law live on your block, and why her daughter can never find out that Natasha is a stand-up comic. Then: And Natasha wants to know how to save her monogrammed bath towels from being used as puppy pee pads. Click for your copy of The World Deserves My Children ! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick ...
Nov 17, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 28
