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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On Our Best Behavior with E...

06.01.2023

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 ...

Dear Chelsea episodes:

06.01.2023 On Our Best Behavior with Elise Loehnen 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 ...
05.25.2023 Big Words for Being Cheap with Chelsea + Catherine 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 ...
05.18.2023 Gold Star, Not Platinum with Andrew Rannells 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 ...
05.11.2023 Bad Mormon with Heather Gay 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 ...
05.04.2023 Love Ya with Dylan Mulvaney 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 ...
04.27.2023 REPLAY: Kinky Bottoms with Ross Mathews 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 ...
04.20.2023 REPLAY: A Therapy Session with Dr. Dan Siegel 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 ...
04.13.2023 The Art of Livin’ with Matthew McConaughey 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 ...
04.06.2023 There Is No Fairy Tale with Lindsey Vonn 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 ...
03.30.2023 You Are a Badass with Jen Sincero 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 ...
03.23.2023 You Might Be the Egg Lady with Chelsea + Catherine 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: ...
03.16.2023 Big Italian Sausage with Bianca Del Rio 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 ...
03.09.2023 A High Ratio of Predators with Katie Couric 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 ...
03.02.2023 Hard to Penetrate with Sophia Bush 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 ...
02.23.2023 Facetiming on Myspace with Chelsea & Catherine 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 ...
02.16.2023 Boss of the Family with Chelsea's Sisters, Shoshanna & Simone 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 ...
02.09.2023 The Norma Jean Years with Bruce Bozzi 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 ...
02.02.2023 Soap in the Hole with Cat and Nat 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 ...
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. ...

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Dear Chelsea episodes:

On Our Best Behavior with Elise Loehnen

Big Words for Being Cheap with Chelsea + Catherine

Gold Star, Not Platinum with Andrew Rannells

Bad Mormon with Heather Gay

Love Ya with Dylan Mulvaney

REPLAY: Kinky Bottoms with Ross Mathews

REPLAY: A Therapy Session with Dr. Dan Siegel

The Art of Livin’ with Matthew McConaughey

There Is No Fairy Tale with Lindsey Vonn

You Are a Badass with Jen Sincero

You Might Be the Egg Lady with Chelsea + Catherine

Big Italian Sausage with Bianca Del Rio

A High Ratio of Predators with Katie Couric

Hard to Penetrate with Sophia Bush

Facetiming on Myspace with Chelsea & Catherine

Boss of the Family with Chelsea's Sisters, Shoshanna & Simone

The Norma Jean Years with Bruce Bozzi

Soap in the Hole with Cat and Nat

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