Dear Chelsea

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 23-year-old debates whether or not to tie her tubes.  A lesbian wonders if her bestie is secretly into her.  And a new bride is devastated when her beloved cousin ghosts...

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 later. Then: A mom with an open mind finds herself getting angry at her 4-year-old’s self-exploration. A celibacy pact unexpectedly goes on way too long. And a newlywed worries...

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.  A lesbian struggles to gain the support of her parents as she comes out.  And Martha’s curious about Chelsea’s constant reinvention. * Need some advice from Ch...

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 a stint helping vulnerable people.  A sister has been cut off after her baby sis moves in with yet another bad boyfriend.  And an Aussie mountaineer makes long-t...

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.  A twenty-something worries about his best friend’s gold-digging girlfriend.  And a stoner is concerned about the quality of her husband’s lil’ swimmers as they try...

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 haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha. Listen ...

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 a change of scenery.  A wife going through IVF worries a lack of sex will alienate her husband.  And an Aussie struggles to find her voice after her mom marr...

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 awkward invitations.  A wife struggles with her husband’s lack of effort when it comes to gift-giving. And a Jersey girl can’t stop...

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 her long-distance love affair to the next level.  And a pet-sitting sister-in-law struggles to set boundaries with her overdramatic family. Do you have so...

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 mom is crushed when her best friends avoid meeting her baby.  A singleton wonders if she should lose weight before looking for love.  And a bartender is haunted...

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 a wife stumbles across some unexpected sexts on her husbands phone.  Do you need advice from Chelsea?...

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 girlfriend can’t seem to stop yelling at her boyfriend.  And a twenty-something worries her new guy will judge her for her former part...

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 views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHea...

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 solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  Th...

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 and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia...

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 generous with your oranges.  Then: A mom struggles with her child’s pronouns.  A 21-year-old grapples with the untimely death of her brother.  And a follo...

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.  Then: A yachtie gets her dream job - and it’s making her sick.  A trans dad wonders how best to communicate with his young daughter.  And a...

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 nonbinary lesbian can’t stop dating closeted women. And a cheating wife wrestles with seeing her onetime lover again. * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by C...

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 family or keeping her sweet bachelorette pad in the city.  A cheater’s paramour comes prowling for more. And a niece searches for answers in her uncle’s disappearance....

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 anxiety. A girlfriend fears her partner will fall out of love with her.  And a superfan is embarrassed when her drunk co-worker heckles Chelsea. * Executive...

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 should stick with a guy who can’t get it up.… or ghost him for good. An ex attempts to get back with his boyfriend without ruining their friendship.&n...

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 husband might be autistic, and how to ask him to get tested.  And a sister wonders whether to cut her only sibling off for good. * Executive Producer Nick St...

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 - not the other way around. Then: A mom finds herself trapped and surveilled as her toddler follows her every move. A podcaster fights his way out of a seasonal depression funk. And...

Tinx joins Chelsea in-studio this week to talk about feeling confident in your own skin, getting rid of gatekeeping, and what it’s like to process a bad breakup with the help of a million followers. Then: A divorcee wonders if she should lose some weight before jumping into the dating pool. A daughter can’t stand that her divorced parents have started dating again.  And a fiancée worries that her...

Chelsea’s former roommate Colleen Siragusa brings hard-won life advice about surviving a roommate as toxic as Chelsea was in her 20s, spills the tea on their rough-and-tumble, hair-pulling fights, and explains what brought about their tearful reunion a few years ago.  Then: A mom-of-two can’t get her own mother to stop dropping by unexpectedly. A surrogate worries she may have to settle for a guy...