Dear Chelsea

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What's Dear Chelsea about?

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.
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Learning the Hard Way with ...

01.26.2023

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 ...

Dear Chelsea episodes:

01.26.2023 Learning the Hard Way with Meghan Trainor 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 ...
01.19.2023 Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper 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 ...
01.12.2023 Now Hang On a Second with Brooke Shields 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: ...
01.05.2023 Try Harder with Matteo Lane 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 ...
12.29.2022 Finding Your Highest Path with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson 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 ...
12.22.2022 Two Primary Suites with Mandy Moore 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 ...
12.15.2022 Keeping the Tags On with Atsuko Okatsuka 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 ...
12.08.2022 Sherman Oaks SVU with Chelsea + Catherine 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 ...
12.01.2022 You’ve Got a Tone with Lake Bell 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. ...
11.24.2022 I Might Be The Problem With Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey 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 ...
11.17.2022 Crowdsourcing Your Marriage with Natasha Leggero 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 ...
11.10.2022 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 ...
11.03.2022 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 ...
10.27.2022 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 ...
10.20.2022 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 ...
10.13.2022 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 ...
10.06.2022 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 ...
09.29.2022 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 ...
09.22.2022 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 ...
09.15.2022 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 ...
09.08.2022 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 ...
09.01.2022 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 ...
08.25.2022 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 ...
08.18.2022 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: ...
08.11.2022 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 ...
08.04.2022 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. ...
07.28.2022 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 ...
07.21.2022 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 ...
07.14.2022 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 ...
07.07.2022 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. ...
06.30.2022 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 ...
06.23.2022 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. ...
06.22.2022 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 ...
06.16.2022 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 ...
06.09.2022 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 ...
06.02.2022 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 ...
05.26.2022 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 ...
05.19.2022 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 ...
05.12.2022 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 ...
05.05.2022 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 ...
04.28.2022 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 ...
04.21.2022 Season Break Nugget 1: What’s This Show Called? Chelsea and Catherine chat about a different kind of popcorn lung and get updates from this season’s callers. * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brandon Dickert * * * * * The views ...
04.14.2022 A Therapy Session with Dr. Dan Siegel 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 ...
04.07.2022 Very Small Yachts with Bobby Berk Chelsea is joined by Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk to talk about leaving his religious background behind, accidentally winning a week on a private island, and how to win an argument when you’ve been with the same person for 18 years. ...
03.31.2022 You're Lucky To Have Me with Bob the Drag Queen Bob the Drag Queen joins Chelsea to talk about making RuPaul’s Drag Race a launchpad instead of a peak, growing up queer in Georgia, and when to use your bedroom voice. Then: A Texan wonders how to quiet down. A ...
03.24.2022 A Fresh Batch of Miracles with Uzo Aduba Uzo Aduba joins Chelsea this week to talk about her secret wedding, what it takes to keep 5 siblings close, and how many miracles you get to dispense when you die. Then: A single gal must choose between helping her ...
03.17.2022 A Doggy-Dog World with Samantha Bee Samantha Bee joins Chelsea this week to talk about finding your person, magic mushrooms, and losing yourself in career and parenting so much you forget that you should come first. Then: A partygoer struggles with how to handle her social ...
03.10.2022 Everyone’s a Little Bit Bi with Bretman Rock Chelsea is joined by multi-hyphenate Bretman Rock to talk about sugar daddies, why everyone’s a little bit bisexual, and how to know if your grandma is looking out for you from beyond the grave. Then: A 20-something wonders if she ...
03.03.2022 Autism & Abortion with Amy Schumer Amy Schumer joins Chelsea this week to talk about life with an autistic husband, leaning on your therapist, and the difficulty of going through IVF. Then: A thirty-something wrestles with her emotions around an abortion. A wife wonders if her ...
02.24.2022 Everything Everyone Says is True with Jay Shetty Jay Shetty joins Chelsea in the studio this week to talk about clearing out the cobwebs from your mental space, how his meditation practice has changed since his years as a monk, and why your mood follows your actions - ...

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Dear Chelsea episodes:

Learning the Hard Way with Meghan Trainor

Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper

Now Hang On a Second with Brooke Shields

Try Harder with Matteo Lane

Finding Your Highest Path with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson

Two Primary Suites with Mandy Moore

Keeping the Tags On with Atsuko Okatsuka

Sherman Oaks SVU with Chelsea + Catherine

You’ve Got a Tone with Lake Bell

I Might Be The Problem With Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey

Crowdsourcing Your Marriage with Natasha Leggero

Not Wearing Pants with Michael Rapaport

Going to Bed Early with Diane Kruger

Adult Baby Doll with Fortune Feimster

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

Back by Popular Demand: Julianna Margulies

Mallorca on Mushrooms

Global Warming Escape Plan with Mike Birbiglia

Love, Loss and Lasering Your Ladyparts with LadyGang

Kinky Bottoms with Ross Mathews

Psychedelics and Drug Use with Ethan Nadelmann

Killing the Hour with Chelsea’s Trainer Ben Bruno

Manifesting a Good Time with Jamie Greenberg

Here to Meet Men with Monica Padman

Forgiveness is Selfish with Oliver Hudson

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

Chelsea Handler on We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Let’s Get Down to Business with Vanessa Gonzalez

In Defense of Bathhouses with Dan Savage

TMI with Martha Stewart

Whole-Relationship Red Flags with Julianna Margulies

Getting Better at Marriage with Anna Faris

The Martha Stewart Podcast Trailer

The Light of a Narcissist with Jenny Mollen

Temporary Mormons with Bridger Winegar

Muting JLo with Nikki Glaser

My Love Language Is Vasectomy with Ashley Graham

Eventually Good Advice with Justin Long

Season 3 Premiere: Not Very Maternal with Katy Perry

Season Break Nugget 3: Cross-Pollinating

Season Break Nugget 2: You’ve Shamed Me Before

Season Break Nugget 1: What’s This Show Called?

A Therapy Session with Dr. Dan Siegel

Very Small Yachts with Bobby Berk

You're Lucky To Have Me with Bob the Drag Queen

A Fresh Batch of Miracles with Uzo Aduba

A Doggy-Dog World with Samantha Bee

Everyone’s a Little Bit Bi with Bretman Rock

Autism & Abortion with Amy Schumer

Everything Everyone Says is True with Jay Shetty