Dear Chelsea

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...

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 ne...

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 conside...

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 Dea...

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 disorde...

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’...

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 nex...

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 n...

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...

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 advic...

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.  *...

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 din...

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 b...

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 c...

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-y...

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 nast...

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 girlfrien...

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...

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...

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 struggle...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 DearChelseaProject@gmail.com * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf...