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 [email protected] * 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 [email protected] * 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 [email protected] * 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 [email protected] * 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 [email protected]...
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick ...
Nov 17, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by C...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 26
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Ni...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited ...
Sep 15, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 16
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, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions e...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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 [email protected] * Exe...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 [email protected] * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine ...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 8
