Dear Chelsea
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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.
Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: [email protected]
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dear Chelsea episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dear Chelsea for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dear Chelsea episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Get Your Balls In Order with John Stamos
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10/26/23 • 54 min
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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Read If You Would Have Told Me by John Stamos here!
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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected]
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Executive Producer Catherine Law
Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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Healthy Anger & Saying No with Gabor Maté
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09/28/23 • 51 min
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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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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10/19/23 • 54 min
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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Read Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith here.
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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02/15/24 • 52 min
Rabbi Sharon Brous joins Chelsea to talk about why failing a friend offers the best opportunity for growth, the importance of community during times of grief, and the power of curiosity to change even the most obstinate minds.
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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You’re Not For Everybody with Yvonne Orji
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09/07/23 • 62 min
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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Find Yvonne’s book Bamboozled by Jesus here.
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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11/16/23 • 59 min
Shelly Tygielski is back, along with her co-author, Justin Michael Williams. They tackle asking the big questions, loving the Trump-supporters in your life (gasp!), and why the experts say that one day, racism may not exist. Then: A Curocaoan with a brain injury struggles to meditate. An almost-24-year-old decides between travel & joining the real world. And a wife is at the end of her rope when a friend baits her into an argument with racist rants.
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Find Shelly & Justin’s book How We Ended Racism here.
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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected]
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
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Sextuple Threat
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08/05/21 • 38 min
Chelsea and Brandon discuss what Chelsea is like on a movie set, and why you should never date your ex’s sibling. A bookkeeper from Milwaukee wants to get rich quick as an influencer. A girlfriend is concerned when her boyfriend makes plans without her. And a family wonders whether to put down the cat that cost them $25,000.
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Links to Your Kinks with Tony Hawk
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11/23/23 • 51 min
Tony Hawk joins Chelsea this week to chat about recovering physically - and mentally - from a serious injury, the importance of seeing a need and fulfilling it, and the age-old problem of smelly teenagers. Then: A son discovers his dad’s quirky kinks by way of an innocent TikTok video. A ski accident has a divorcee scared of the bunny hill. And a Canadian cop wonders if she should continue to work - even if that means missing out on the important years of her daughter’s life.
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Check out Tony’s podcast Hawk vs. Wolf here.
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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected]
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Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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12/21/23 • 46 min
Chelsea and Catherine prepare for the holidays with book recommendations, questionable gift lists, a Chow-chow-filled road trip. Then: A step-mom is tired of putting on Norman Rockwell-level holidays for her ungrateful step-kids. An Aussie can’t seem to stay single for long. And a girlfriend’s family refuses to meet her newest flavor-of-the-week... except this one’s for real.
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Books mentioned on today’s episode:
Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World by Paul Stamets
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Waitlisted on Raya with Brittany Broski
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07/27/23 • 60 min
Brittany Broski is in the studio this week to chat about what it feels like to get surprised by Harry Styles, getting waitlisted by dating app Raya, and why she’s this generation’s Walter Cronkite. Then: A girlfriend wonders if she should move in with a guy who has no time for her. A sister single-handedly tries to fix a family squabble. And a twentysomething has daddy issues - in that her boyfriend wants her to call him daddy.
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Follow the Broski Report podcast here!
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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected]
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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 Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dear Chelsea have?
Dear Chelsea currently has 207 episodes available.
What topics does Dear Chelsea cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Dear Chelsea?
The episode title 'Healthy Anger & Saying No with Gabor Maté' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dear Chelsea?
The average episode length on Dear Chelsea is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dear Chelsea released?
Episodes of Dear Chelsea are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Dear Chelsea?
The first episode of Dear Chelsea was released on Apr 26, 2021.
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