Trans athlete and activist Schuyler Bailar joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about why simply believing trans youth is the most important thing, why language matters, and the truth about trans folx playing sports.  Then: A Florida teacher wrestles with how to talk to her students about a world outside their own.  A soccer wife struggles to find time away with her husband - that doesn’t involve cleats.  And a New Yorker wonders if it’s for real as they ponder a move to the countryside for their new beau.

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Chelsea’s childhood crush John Stamos is in-studio this week to talk about getting sober in his 50s, why he always dreamed of fatherhood, and why he loves Disneyland so damn much.  Then: A newly-sober man is finding his new life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  A 20-something wound up in bed with her best friend, and isn’t sure what to do next.  And a daughter struggles with the loss of her parents at an early age - and wonders if she can move beyond using humor to process the pain.

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Jada Pinkett Smith joins Chelsea this week for a very special episode, to talk about how ayahuasca helped her out of long-standing depression, why she and Will have chosen to have an unconventional marriage, and what really happened onstage that night.  

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Writer and humorist Samantha Irby joins Chelsea to talk about ignoring her stepkids so they think she’s cool, discovering what OCD looks like for her, and moving from Chicago to the Thai-food desert of Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Then: A twenty-something is disgusted as all of his friends get married off.  And a writer digs in too soon after the dissolution of his throuple.  

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Author Ruby Warrington joins Chelsea to talk about choosing not to procreate, why drinking less changed her life, and the joys of dying alone.  Then: A sometimes-sober AA member wrestles with a sober reset.  A Jersey girl navigates friendships as the rest of her girl-group has kids.  And a mom of two wonders why her bestie avoids her boys.

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Chelsea is joined by Gabor Maté to talk about the power of the mind-body connection, why ADHD is a natural response to childhood trauma, and why not saying ‘no’ can be toxic for your health.  Then: A meditator finds she can’t quite shut the world off when she tries to quiet her mind.  A mom of two kicks her husband out when she discovers he’s cheating.  And the importance of healthy anger in processing trauma is revealed.

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Chelsea and Catherine get a followup from a world-traveler, discuss the delights of a fat baby, and help a First Nation artist find the love of his life (hopefully).   Then:  A new diet comes between two besties and their indulgent dinners out. A 30-something’s boyfriend can’t commit. And a lovebird isn’t concerned about her boyfriend’s alternative look… but her mom has other ideas. 

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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of disordered eating.  Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring our new segment, Calling In Backup, and to Courtney Cope, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Principal Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp.

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Chelsea is joined by Jason Biggs to talk about why travel is a value, a Chelsean adventure that landed Jason on a boat surrounded by sharks, and the crossroads of ayahuasca and sobriety. Then: A boyfriend likes kids… he just doesn’t want them. A 30-something smarts whenever she catches her husband looking at thirst traps. And a wife bemoans a husband who’s bad at communication - and even worse in bed.

 

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Yvonne Orji joins Chelsea to talk about hearing God’s voice, why she’s still a virgin, and the big risks that paid off when she trusted a higher plan.  Then: A comedian feels defeated before she ever gets her start.  A 30-year-old virgin is terrified to date.  And a pageant king struggles to choose his deepest truth over his family.

 

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Sarah Paulson joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about what happens when you’re not sure if dinner is a date, why she’s scared of holes but not snakes, and how she leads an unconventional life.  Then: A cheating wife pays the price at home… and at work.  A chef can’t seem to turn up the heat on her dating life. And the passing of a best friend has one hairdresser thinking she may be alone forever.

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This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.  

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