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Comic and writer Beth Stelling joins Chelsea to talk about career transitions, the ways we can be blindsided by cultural shifts, and the world taking a collective nap during the pandemic.  Then: A wife finds out her husband is inheriting millions.  A lesbian struggles to suppress her jealousy over her partner’s ex-husband.  And a live-in girlfriend can’t stop thinking about a past lover - because...

Minnie Driver joins Chelsea to discuss fake engagements, finding your way through grief, allowing for different opinions, and the impermanence of everything.  Then: A girlfriend struggles to co-parent with her boyfriend’s ex.  A writer worries that she’ll cringe when she looks back on the beliefs of her past. And a best friend wonders if a formal breakup is needed when there’s nothing left to say....

Taylor Tomlinson joins Chelsea to talk about what it’s like to date another comedian, how it felt to grow up in a deeply religious family, the backhanded compliments some people give women in comedy. Then: A lawyer is hurt when her best friend drags her boyfriend for his lack of career ambition.  Student loans get the best of a 29-year-old in the midst of a quarter-life crisis.  And a mom wonders...

Chelsea is joined by Kristen Bell to talk about shifting family dynamics, her partnership with Dax Shepard, and being allergic to inefficiency. Then: An actor struggles with self-promotion as she builds her career. A wife wrestles with the best way to tell her husband he has terrible breath. And a mom wants to know how to end her headstrong 7-year-old’s reign of terror. * Executive Producer Nick S...

Ilana Glazer is in the studio this week, chatting with Chelsea about real pregnancies coinciding with fictional ones, secretly-swapped sperm, and how the patriarchy influences every facet of our lives. Then: A med student must choose between his best friend and his boyfriend. An adoptive mother struggles to take a compliment.  And a stay-at-home mom hides the way she spends her days from everyone...

This week, Chelsea is joined by Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers to talk about polyamory, life outside the gender binary, and getting married because you want to be family. Then: Two husbands wonder what life will really be like when they open up their marriage. A college grad wants to move to London to advance his career, but worries he may miss home too much. And a couple tries to decide, o...

Therapist Lori Gottlieb joins Chelsea in the studio to talk about breakups, career changes, and her book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone . Then: A recent grad with a doctorate in psychology bristles when her family brushes her off. And a wife wonders how to fix the trauma-induced lack of intimacy in her marriage.  * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited & Engineered...

This week, Chelsea is joined by social psychology professor and relationship researcher Eli J. Finkel to discuss marriage, monogamy, and why data matters when it comes to relationship advice. Then: A recent breakup makes an ex-girlfriend question her gut. A wife wonders how to get her husband to put down the phone when they’re in bed. And a twenty-something explores opening up her relationship wit...

Chelsea is joined in the studio this week by comic and author Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes) to discuss why your co-workers are not your family, what kind of sex to have on a first date, and how she created alone time when suddenly stuck in an NYC apartment with her boyfriend during the pandemic. Then: A girlfriend considers when to tell her boyfriend...

Dax Shepard joins Chelsea in the studio to talk about sobriety, settling down, and what makes his marriage work. Then: A bartender wants to change tactics after years of one-night stands. A newlywed wonders if she’s to blame when her husband’s family disapproves of her. And a mom seeks advice about how to rein in a headstrong 7-year-old.  * Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law...

Comedian and actor Sean Hayes (Smartless podcast, Will & Grace) joins Chelsea in the studio this week to talk about Sunday dinners at Maria Shrivers', their mutual mistrust of technology, and setting goals to go after your dreams.   A worker at an animal rescue wonders if her future will be as bright without a better-paying job.  A husband and wife can’t seem to break out of a cyclical argumen...

Chelsea is joined by actress and author of The Great Peace, Mena Suvari, to discuss owning your story, opening up about hard topics, and overcoming years of sexual coercion & abuse. A mom of two struggles with guilt over taking time for herself. A new transplant to a big city is concerned about her friend’s risky behavior when they bar-hop. And a young woman wonders whether to approach her hal...

Chelsea is joined this week by Youtube star, actress and author Lilly Singh to talk about kissing on-screen, smoking weed with celebrities, and following your truth. An extremely private woman wonders if her family needs to know she’s gay. A girlfriend tries to repair the relationship after her boyfriend popped the question... and she said no. And an extremely Canadian couple wants to be together...

Comedian Rosebud Baker joins Chelsea in the studio to talk about the funniest parts of grief, getting sober, and former President George W. Bush’s paintings. A child-free woman finds she struggles to relate to her friends with kids. A boyfriend says degrading things to his girlfriend - but only when he’s drunk. And one mother’s greatest joy is her 5-month-old baby… who happens to be a secret.   *...

This week, Chelsea is joined by mindfulness coach and meditation expert Shelly Tygielski to talk about being a conduit for compassion, getting clarity, and her new book, Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change The World. A corporate worker struggles with being underappreciated and underpaid at his job. A would-be grandma wonders if it’s strange that she’d rather her kids didn’t procr...

Chelsea is joined by longtime friend Gwyneth Paltrow to discuss her new Netflix show Sex, Love & Goop. They cover what changes when you fall in love, finding the confidence to ask for what you want in bed, and what evolves when a partner becomes a spouse. A girlfriend wrestles with her boyfriend’s lack of performance in the bedroom. An unintentionally-celibate woman has trouble exploring her p...

Chelsea is joined by special guest Jameela Jamil to discuss dancing on television, the exact words a man can say to make any woman fall for him, and how to expertly ghost an unwanted conversation at a social gathering. A 40-year-old feels bad about her neck. A chance encounter makes a woman question her sexuality. And a husband worries that his partner’s diet has gone too far.   * Executive Produc...

In the Season 2 Premiere, Chelsea is joined by comedian Jo Koy to talk about indoor skiing, staying up ‘til 3AM, and two different versions of how their longstanding friendship turned into love. Then they answer listener questions: A newly-sober Texan wants to feel more confident at the gym. A sister is concerned when her little sis falls for a much-older man. And a straight man finds himself kiss...

We’re on a quick hiatus before Season 2, premiering Oct 7, but that doesn’t mean the show stops!  This week in our bonus nugget episode, Chelsea reveals the object of her now-official affection (hint: it’s Jo Koy) and shares all about finding love where she least expected it. And we hear updates from some of the first season’s callers, including one caring for a special needs sibling, a big breaku...

We’re on a quick hiatus before Season 2, premiering Oct 7, but that doesn’t mean the show stops! We’re back this week with bonus nuggets as we gear up for the new season. You’ll hear all about Chelsea's trip to Mallorca (and who got lucky), updates from Season 1 callers who took Chelsea’s advice (or didn't!), how things turned out for them, and what happens when the tables are turned and Chelsea a...

Hey fans, just a reminder that we are on a quick hiatus before Season 2, premiering Oct 7. Watch this space! Starting next Thursday, we’ll be dropping some bonus minisodes as we gear up for the new season. You’ll hear from Season 1 callers who took Chelsea’s advice (or didn't!), how things turned out for them, and what happens when the tables are turned and Chelsea answers listener questions about...

In the season finale, Chelsea and Brandon discuss Chelsea’s new tour and why you should sleep with your roommates while you’re in your 20’s. A Latina filmmaker loses her confidence now that she’s in a new field. A lesbian couple wants to spill the beans about their best friend’s new crush. And a nudist channels her inner Chelsea.   * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the...

Chelsea and Brandon tackle the age-old question: should you try to hook up with your childhood crush at their mother’s funeral? A teacher chooses between working with her best friend or landing a better job. A manager wonders if she should be the corporate bitch her boss wants her to be. And a memoirist asks how much he should reveal about his sister’s bad behavior in their youth.   * * * * * The...

Chelsea and Brandon discuss the trouble with teenagers, the horrors of minivan transportation, and why turndown service might not be so great after all. A Melbourne mom-to-be begs for help as childbirth looms. A generous wife wonders how much is too much when it comes to sex. And a serial dater can’t seem to find anyone who’s good in bed. Doula Carson Meyer joins Chelsea and Brandon to talk birth,...

An ex-Mormon has trouble making a romantic connection, even though he dates both men and women. A law student feels the pressure of losing a year to Covid, and debates whether to focus on her education or building a family. And Chelsea gives expert advice on dating during lockdown. * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in th...