Heather McMahan joins Chelsea in studio to talk about why she needs a pied à terre to not be a c*nt, keeping a baby girl on ice, and how she burst onto the scene out of nowhere (or rather, Atlanta). Then: Tummy trouble and nosy co-workers trigger a listener. A mom deals with a playground clique. And a 20-something sees red flags when her bestie’s boyfriend wants her barefoot and pregnant. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law...
Oct 17, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Therapist Nedra Tawwab joins Chelsea this week to chat about managing unhealthy family relationships, living with someone who can’t process their emotions, and growing up with emotionally immature parents. Then: A gay man wants his sister to stop stealing his friends. A newly-single woman struggles with boundaries with her ex. And a daughter wants to introduce herself to her half-siblings - who have no idea she exists. * Buy Nedra’s book Drama Free ! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at ...
Oct 10, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 27
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Oct 04, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Model and activist Hunter McGrady is in the studio today to talk about body neutrality, being trolled by the Trumps, and how the loss of her brother brought her family close. Then: A wife decides between her husband and a gun-free home. A 30-something struggles with body image after gaining some weight. And a daughter decides to break the cycle of abuse in her family. * Check out Hunter’s podcast Model Citizen here ! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Exe...
Oct 03, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Crooked Media co-founder, host of Lovett or Leave It, and co-host of Pod Save America Jon Lovett is here to talk about the dire plight of America, how we can help save democracy by getting involved, and most importantly, his new life as a reality TV star - on Survivor season 47. Then: A little sister finds her big sister’s baby daddy on a dating app. A soon-to-be-bride takes umbrage with a bridesmaid’s bad habit. And a boyfriend struggles with telling his girlfriend’s parents that he’s trans, bu...
Sep 26, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes are in-studio with Chelsea to talk about why men buy too many gadgets, baby poop, and how to use toffee pudding in bed. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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 P...
Sep 20, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Karamo Brown is the first-ever in-person guest at Chelsea’s new home studio! He’s here to talk about how he became a dad, breaking the cycle of abuse in his family, and why he wants to be single for a year. Then: A bisexual woman wants to play the field, and she’s not sure how her boyfriend will react. An ayahuasca experience goes awry. And a puppy-custody dispute threatens to break a lifelong friendship. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Produ...
Sep 19, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Author Lisa Taddeo joins Chelsea this week to talk about her new show (based on her book) Three Women, chasing down the next chapter of your life, and transforming your pain into your story. Then: A mom wants her 16-year-old to figure out her future. A creative worries that her boyfriend’s lack of lust is her fault. And a surrogate mom meets Mr. Right at a time that’s absolutely wrong . * Check out Three Women on Starz, and buy the book here . * Click here to help with Lynette’s car repairs * Ne...
Sep 12, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Chelsea is joined by Sam and Yaya to discuss working out finances when one spouse keeps the home, Louis Vuitton slides, and why Yaya makes Sam feel the funniest she ever feels. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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 iHeartMed...
Sep 06, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 22
The greatest Alpine skier of all time (yes, men included), Mikaela Shiffrin, joins Chelsea this week for a heart-to-heart. Mikaela discusses recovering from an accident while simultaneously nursing her fiancé back to health, working through grief after losing her dad, plus letting it all go when the pressure gets to be too much - and winning anyway. Then: A skier wonders how to get back on slopes after an injury. A girlfriend gets the ick even though she knows she’s found Mr. Right. And a fiancé...
Sep 05, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Author Jodi Picoult joins Chelsea this week to talk about being relegated to ‘women’s fiction’, why she thinks the person who wrote Shakespeare’s plays was actually a woman, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same for women over the last 400 years. Then: A twenty-something wonders how to tell her new beau about her chaotic family life. A soon-to-be empty-nester dreams of the seaside. And a flight attendant has had it with being poked and prodded. * Buy Jodi’s new book, By Any Other Name * Clic...
Aug 29, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs are back for another round of Couples Counseling with Chelsea. They cover a moment in time when Jenny was obsessed with Jason’s ex-girlfriend, who gets to tell your story, and being competitive with your spouse. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participatin...
Aug 23, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Emmy Nominee Hannah Einbinder joins Chelsea to talk about the trouble with being perceived, why Chelsea is Hannah’s own personal Deborah Vance, and suffering from altitudinism. Then: A hypnotherapist suggests a quick ketamine fix. A throuple goes astray when one member loses his libido. And a late-night tryst causes drama in a friend group. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * ...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 20
In this minisode, Chelsea is joined by Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs to tackle the marital conundrums of having a secret language with your kids, why taking out the garbage doesn’t stop at the chute, and stress-packing for a trip. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Po...
Aug 16, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Julianne Hough joins Chelsea to talk about the major life change that triggered her extra-sensory perception, her evolving relationship with her mom, and why her aura points have recently soared. Then: A newly-separated mom wonders if it’s too soon to get serious with her new boyfriend. A bisexual babe struggles to come out at work. And a co-worker’s spilled secrets have her in a giant pickle with her team. * Find Julianne’s new novel here * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelsea...
Aug 15, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Chelsea is joined by Sam and Yaya to discuss rekindling your creative drive, finding balance in a relationship, and why therapy is so important as a couple. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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....
Aug 09, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Chelsea and Catherine tackle listener updates, Doug’s latest antics, and relationship recidivism. Then: A fitness instructor’s tactics range from screaming to downright triggering. A loyal friend needs her bestie’s man to ride off into the sunset. And a new mom’s lifelong friend falls into the clutches of a controlling husband - even though they don’t speak the same language. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &...
Aug 08, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Comedian Ron Funches joins Chelsea to talk about how fatherhood changed him, overcoming negative self-talk, and how a tarot reading led him to comedy. Then: A stay-at-home-mom struggles to put herself first. A single mom wonders if TikTok could become an income stream. And a gamer’s nightly ritual has his girlfriend on edge. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and ...
Aug 01, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In this Minisode, Jason and Jenny chat with Chelsea about giving your partner space to deal with their emotional baggage, why that fight with your spouse had nothing to do with them, and what to do when a diving instructor tries to murder you. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participa...
Jul 26, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Chelsea’s sisters are back by popular demand! Shoshanna and Simone are here to chat about why terrible driving is an inherited trait, the ups and downs of traveling with family, and what menopause really means. Then: A newly-single gal decides she doesn’t want to jump into the dating pool. A deadbeat baby-daddy comes back to haunt a loving family. And a highly-sensitive sister makes life difficult for everyone around her. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 16
Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about setting up your ex with your best friend, taking breaks from fatherhood, and meddling in their mutual friends’ love lives. Then: A Seattle Daddy wonders if he’s only hot on vacation. A gym rat wants to hook up with a tasty man. And a closeted couple struggles with labels - and their tiny hometown. * Check out Jesse’s new podcast Dinner’s on Me ! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Produce...
Jul 18, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In this minisode, Chelsea is joined by Yaya and Sam to chat about getting a double-doozy in bed, dry spells, and the appropriate length of time for foreplay. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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...
Jul 12, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This week, Dulcé Sloan joins Chelsea to talk about how to get a miscreant out of your hosue, guest hosting on the Daily Show, and why confidence matters in a predominantly-white workplace. Then: A dog lover also happens to love a man without a job. An areola problem may not be a problem at all. And a cocktail waitress regrets bringing a friend into the bedroom with her husband. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &am...
Jul 11, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This week, Chelsea’s Nieces Jordan and Charley join in to chat about generational personality traits, technical difficulties, and who’s kicked out of the family. Then: A Utah Zillennial struggles to keep up the good fight. A friendless fiance wonders if her wedding will be a bust. And twenty-something needs help kicking out her roommate - who happens to be the landlord’s granddaughter. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Ed...
Jul 06, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Comedian Rachel Feinstein joins Chelsea to talk about bulbous asses, what life is like being married to a fireman, and making her mother cry. Then: A new mom wants her child to get to know her grandmother, even if she’s intolerable. A Canadian expat struggles to find a way to make his Norwegian ex part of his life. And a maid of honor gone rogue threatens to keep the wedding photos from the bride. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Cath...
Jun 27, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Chelsea and Catherine chat about caller followups, why Doug never flies coach, and hiring someone straight out of rehab. Then: A fiance worries that her soon-to-be-husband isn’t processing the death of his father. A couple calls in about teenager trouble. And a secret affair comes to light on a family getaway. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expres...
Jun 20, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Sam Jay and Yaya join Chelsea to discuss how to get people to leave your house, rate Chelsea as a therapist, and decide once and for all whether they were on a break . * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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...
Jun 14, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Comedian Alex Edelman joins Chelsea to discuss gambling together in Vegas, what it’s like when your heroes are in the audience, and balancing success with showing up for your friends. Then: A roommate wants to cohabitate with her friend… not her friend’s boyfriend. A widowed mom of two dips her toe back in the dating scene. And a world traveler can’t stop dating much-younger men. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &...
Jun 13, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Susie Essman joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about how every relationship has a flower and a gardener, why comedians have it tougher than musicians, and her longtime role as Susie Green on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Then: A co-worker discovers her officemate’s boyfriend is secretly married. And a massage therapist who’s cut everyone out of her life wonders if she is, in fact, the problem. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edit...
Jun 06, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In the first of our new series of minisodes, Chelsea is joined by Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs to tackle the marital conundrums of pillow placement, tolerable temperatures, and night sex. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad 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 o...
May 31, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 8