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Director and cinematographer Rachel Morrison joins Chelsea to talk about why actors are usually not Olympic athletes, the importance of telling your story, and overcoming the obstacles in her way… by just ignoring them.  Then:  A silent caller seeks help in the bedroom.  A wife wonders how to save her second marriage. And a mom struggles with the decision to have a second bab...

Jennie Garth is in the studio with Chelsea to chat about getting married for a third-and-final time, how her daughters’ relationship with her has changed as they’ve grown, and the last time she and Chelsea cage-danced in Mexico.  Then: A new girlfriend thinks it’s fishy that her boyfriend meets up with his ex.  An actor worries his career may stall out.  And a sist...

  One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz joins Chelsea to discuss what it was like to fall prey to a religious cult, to be taken for every penny she had, and finally find small moments of joy after escaping their grasp.  Then: A child of powerful members of a *certain religious organization* works to accept that she may have lost her parents forever.   * Need some advice from Chel...

  Riley Keough joins Chelsea to talk about loving and losing a non-traditional mother like Lisa Marie Presley, spending time at both Graceland and Neverland Ranch, and why it’s good to know where you came from.  Then: A cousin wants to spill the beans about a secret sibling.  A groom-to-be worries that his best friend will drink too much at the wedding.  And a surrogacy gone awry leaves a mom-of-t...

  Comedians and besties Aminah, Sydnee and Marie join Chelsea to talk about keeping your vibration high, Tom Cruise vs. Tom Hanks, and when it’s appropriate to be brutally honest with your friends.  * Thanks to LoungeStudiosNYC.com * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views...

  Kelly Rizzo joins Chelsea to discuss her marriage to Bob Saget, why gratitude is so important in times of grief, and what life is like now that she’s found love again.  Then: An event planner struggles to spread the word about her unique business.  A sporty newbie spirals about an overheard comment.  And a young widower wonders about family coming out of the woodwork. * Check out Sandi’s handiwo...

  Sharon Horgan joins Chelsea to talk about big Irish families, the delights of divorce, and murdering your brother-in-law. Then: A little sister leaves her wife for a cheating ex.  A caller solves her own problem.  And a Type-A sibling frets about her baby sister’s pregnancy.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp...

  Chelsea and Catherine cover ways to get involved and make a difference now that the election is over.  * Hotlines: Trans Lifeline - 877 565 8860 Trevor Project - 866 488 7386 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800 273 8255 Crisis Text Line - START to 741-741 LGBTQ National Youth Line - 800 246 7743 * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer...

  Christina Ricci joins Chelsea to talk about her new tarot deck, why even 3-year-olds should have boundaries, and having a dad with a cult of his own.  Then: A wife struggles with guilt over her judgmental family.  A 30-something worries about escalating fights between her in-laws.  And a girlfriend’s body count is a point of contention in her relationship - but should it be? * Find Christina’s T...

  Kevin Hart joins Chelsea to talk about his relationship with his kids, why nobody is invited to his house, and why he doesn’t care about getting bunions.  Then: A wife wants payback for an early-morning shock.  A hot tub drama creates a rift in a marriage. And a (very hot) woman swears she’s not on Only Fans.  * Catch Kevin in his new comedy tour Acting My Age , and Fight Out , now streaming on...

  Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes close out their couples counseling session with a discussion about what it’s like raising their baby in NYC, the joy of running errands, and why bringing your kid to a restaurant is chaos.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opin...

  Lauren Lapkus joins Chelsea to talk about the emotions motherhood has brought out in her, how she feels about the paranormal, and how she met her husband…at work. Then: A friends-with-benefits situation goes south.  A widowed mom wonders if she should see a medium.  And one half of a partnership decides they want kids after all.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gm...

Zachary Quinto joins Chelsea to talk about why we’re using AI to remove ourselves from our feelings, shared consciousness, and why things come to you in life’s perfect timing.  Then: A 40-something wrestles with her self-image.  A new romance is on hold over an HIV status.  And a fiance struggles to tell his disapproving father he’s getting married. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at Dea...

Rosebud and Andy are back for more Couples Counseling with Chelsea to discuss becoming a better partner, jealousy of your partner’s success, and why Andy thought Rosebud’s family was ready to disappear him in Bermuda.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinion...

Heather McMahan joins Chelsea in studio to talk about why she needs a pied à terre to not be a c*nt, keeping a baby girl on ice, and how she burst onto the scene out of nowhere (or rather, Atlanta).  Then: Tummy trouble and nosy co-workers trigger a listener.  A mom deals with a playground clique. And a 20-something sees red flags when her bestie’s boyfriend wants her barefoot and pregnant.    * N...

Therapist Nedra Tawwab joins Chelsea this week to chat about managing unhealthy family relationships, living with someone who can’t process their emotions, and growing up with emotionally immature parents.  Then: A gay man wants his sister to stop stealing his friends. A newly-single woman struggles with boundaries with her ex. And a daughter wants to introduce herself to her half-siblings - who h...

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Model and activist Hunter McGrady is in the studio today to talk about body neutrality, being trolled by the Trumps, and how the loss of her brother brought her family close.  Then: A wife decides between her husband and a gun-free home. A 30-something struggles with body image after gaining some weight.  And a daughter decides to break the cycle of abuse in her family. * Check out Hunter’s podcas...

Crooked Media co-founder, host of Lovett or Leave It, and co-host of Pod Save America Jon Lovett is here to talk about the dire plight of America, how we can help save democracy by getting involved, and most importantly, his new life as a reality TV star - on Survivor season 47.  Then: A little sister finds her big sister’s baby daddy on a dating app. A soon-to-be-bride takes umbrage with a brides...

Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes are in-studio with Chelsea to talk about why men buy too many gadgets, baby poop, and how to use toffee pudding in bed. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals par...

Karamo Brown is the first-ever in-person guest at Chelsea’s new home studio!  He’s here to talk about how he became a dad, breaking the cycle of abuse in his family, and why he wants to be single for a year.  Then: A bisexual woman wants to play the field, and she’s not sure how her boyfriend will react.  An ayahuasca experience goes awry.  And a puppy-custody dispute threatens to break a lifelong...

Author Lisa Taddeo joins Chelsea this week to talk about her new show (based on her book) Three Women, chasing down the next chapter of your life, and transforming your pain into your story.  Then: A mom wants her 16-year-old to figure out her future.  A creative worries that her boyfriend’s lack of lust is her fault.  And a surrogate mom meets Mr. Right at a time that’s absolutely wrong . * Check...

Chelsea is joined by Sam and Yaya to discuss working out finances when one spouse keeps the home, Louis Vuitton slides, and why Yaya makes Sam feel the funniest she ever feels.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcas...

The greatest Alpine skier of all time (yes, men included), Mikaela Shiffrin, joins Chelsea this week for a heart-to-heart.  Mikaela discusses recovering from an accident while simultaneously nursing her fiancé back to health, working through grief after losing her dad, plus letting it all go when the pressure gets to be too much - and winning anyway. Then: A skier wonders how to get back on slopes...

Author Jodi Picoult joins Chelsea this week to talk about being relegated to ‘women’s fiction’, why she thinks the person who wrote Shakespeare’s plays was actually a woman, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same for women over the last 400 years.  Then: A twenty-something wonders how to tell her new beau about her chaotic family life.  A soon-to-be empty-nester dreams of the seaside.  And a fl...