Dear Chelsea

Minisode: Bringing Delusion To The Table with Aminah Imani, Sydnee Washington, and Marie Faustin

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Comedians and besties Aminah, Sydnee and Marie join Chelsea to talk about spilling each others’ secrets, how laughter keeps them together...

The Gut-Vagina Connection with Lo Bosworth

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Lo Bosworth joins Chelsea to talk about the gut-vagina connection, leaky gut, and building a successful business from the ground up.  Then...

Let Them with Mel Robbins

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Robbins joins Chelsea this week to talk about the simple keys that changed her life and her new book, The Let Them Theory.  Then: A vote...

Minisode: Dating Your Friend’s Ex with Aminah Imani, Sydnee Washington, and Marie Faustin

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedians and besties Aminah, Sydnee and Marie join Chelsea to discuss venmo etiquette, how much drama is too much drama, whether it’s ever okay...

The Fire Inside with Rachel Morrison

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Director and cinematographer Rachel Morrison joins Chelsea to talk about why actors are usually not Olympic athletes, the importance of telling your s...

Finding Love in Your Second Act with Jennie Garth

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Escaping a Cult with Bethany Joy Lenz

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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...

Into The Great Unknown with Riley Keough

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Riley Keough joins Chelsea to talk about loving and losing a non-traditional mother like Lisa Marie Presley, spending time at both Graceland and Ne...

Minisode: Brutal Honesty with Aminah Imani, Sydnee Washington, and Marie Faustin

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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 ap...

Losing Bob Saget & Finding Love Again with Kelly Rizzo

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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...

Bad Sisters with Sharon Horgan

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Sharon Horgan joins Chelsea to talk about big Irish families, the delights of divorce, and murdering your brother-in-law. Then: A little sister lea...

Minisode: Post-Election Resources + Activation

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Chelsea and Catherine cover ways to get involved and make a difference now that the election is over.  * Hotlines: Trans Lifeline - 877 565 8860 T...

Tarot, Cults + Body Counts with Christina Ricci

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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 ow...

Must Be a White Lady with Kevin Hart

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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 ...

Minisode: Two Open Wounds with Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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 jo...

Sleeping with Your Coworkers with Lauren Lapkus

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  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 h...

Outsourcing the Human Experience with Zachary Quinto

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Minisode: Offed in Bermuda with Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Breadwinner with Heather McMahan

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 on...

Family Secrets with Therapist Nedra Tawwab

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Therapist Nedra Tawwab joins Chelsea this week to chat about managing unhealthy family relationships, living with someone who can’t process their em...

Minisode: A Housefull of Gadgets with Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Skinny’s Not a Compliment with Hunter McGrady

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Survivor and Surviving the Election with Jon Lovett

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Minisode: Toffee Pudding with Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Everyone Should Try Being Gay with Karamo Brown

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Three Women with Lisa Taddeo

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Minisode: You Can’t Babysit Your Own Kids with Sam Jay and Yanise Monét

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

I’m Here So I’m Gonna Win with Mikaela Shiffrin

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest Alpine skier of all time (yes, men included), Mikaela Shiffrin, joins Chelsea this week for a heart-to-heart.  Mikaela discusses recover...

Crying on Planes with Jodi Picoult

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jodi Picoult joins Chelsea this week to talk about being relegated to ‘women’s fiction’, why she thinks the person who wrote Shakespeare’...

Minisode: Crazy (About Your) Ex Girlfriend with Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs are back for another round of Couples Counseling with Chelsea.  They cover a moment in time when Jenny was obsessed with...

A Free Love Queen with Hannah Einbinder

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy Nominee Hannah Einbinder joins Chelsea to talk about the trouble with being perceived, why Chelsea is Hannah’s own personal Deborah Vance, and ...

Minisode: Secrets in German with Jenny Mollen + Jason Biggs

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, Chelsea is joined by Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs to tackle the marital conundrums of having a secret language with your kids, why t...

Anonymous Tattletale with Julianne Hough

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julianne Hough joins Chelsea to talk about the major life change that triggered her extra-sensory perception, her evolving relationship with her mom, ...

Minisode: Sit Your Ass at Home with Sam Jay and Yanise Monét

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea is joined by Sam and Yaya to discuss rekindling your creative drive, finding balance in a relationship, and why therapy is so important as a c...

We Might All Be Dead By Then with Chelsea + Catherine

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Catherine tackle listener updates, Doug’s latest antics, and relationship recidivism.  Then: A fitness instructor’s tactics range fro...

Changing Your Frequency with Ron Funches

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ron Funches joins Chelsea to talk about how fatherhood changed him, overcoming negative self-talk, and how a tarot reading led him to comedy....

Minisode: Underwater Murder with Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Minisode, Jason and Jenny chat with Chelsea about giving your partner space to deal with their emotional baggage, why that fight with your spo...

Alone is Not a Bad Word with Chelsea’s Sisters, Simone and Shoshanna

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea’s sisters are back by popular demand!  Shoshanna and Simone are here to chat about why terrible driving is an inherited trait, the ups and ...

Love in the Locker Room with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about setting up your ex with your best friend, taking breaks from fatherhood, and meddling in th...

Minisode: A One-Two Punch with Sam Jay and Yanise Monét

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, Chelsea is joined by Yaya and Sam to chat about getting a double-doozy in bed, dry spells, and the appropriate length of time for fo...

Broke D is Good D with Dulcé Sloan

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dulcé Sloan joins Chelsea to talk about how to get a miscreant out of your hosue, guest hosting on the Daily Show, and why confidence matt...

Childhood is Over with Nieces Jordan and Charley

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chelsea’s Nieces Jordan and Charley join in to chat about generational personality traits, technical difficulties, and who’s kicked out...

Big Guy with Rachel Feinstein

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rachel Feinstein joins Chelsea to talk about bulbous asses, what life is like being married to a fireman, and making her mother cry.  Then: ...

Drunk Vegas Confessions with Chelsea + Catherine

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Catherine chat about caller followups, why Doug never flies coach, and hiring someone straight out of rehab. Then: A fiance worries that h...

Minisode: Couples Counseling with Sam Jay & Yanise Monét

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Jay and Yaya join Chelsea to discuss how to get people to leave your house, rate Chelsea as a therapist, and decide once and for all whether they ...

Only Perfect Once with Alex Edelman

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Alex Edelman joins Chelsea to discuss gambling together in Vegas, what it’s like when your heroes are in the audience, and balancing succes...

Ready to Rumble with Susie Essman

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie Essman joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about how every relationship has a flower and a gardener, why comedians have it tougher than musicians, a...

Minisode: Couples Counseling with Jenny Mollen + Jason Biggs

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our new series of minisodes, Chelsea is joined by Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs to tackle the marital conundrums of pillow placement, t...

I’m a Martha with Paul W. Downs

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hacks Co-creator Paul W. Downs joins Chelsea today to talk about discovering moments of kismet, what it’s like working in a creative throuple, and w...

Home Births and Past Lives with Lily Rabe

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Actress Lily Rabe joins Chelsea to talk about the perks of being a stepmom, why hippie healthcare is her vibe,  and her directorial debut, Downtown O...

Baby Daddy’s Weekend with Elle King

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Country star Elle King joins Chelsea to talk about Facetime Sex, why hoes make more money, and what really happened that night at that Grand Ole Opry....

A Big REDdit Flag with Neal Brennan

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Brennan joins Chelsea to talk about resetting his brain with Ayahuasca and 5-MeO-DMT, whether or not all comedians are clinically depressed, and ...

Putting Yourself First with Jamie Lynn Sigler

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Actress and activist Jamie Lynn Sigler joins Chelsea to talk about why it took her so long to accept her MS diagnosis, how going through her “athlet...

The Fancy Crocs with Luenell

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Luenell joins Chelsea in-studio today to talk about lighting joints at an A-List dinner party, why it’s a family affair to play the Ap...

The Future We Are Fighting For with Jane Fonda

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The iconic Jane Fonda is in-studio with Chelsea today to talk about fighting for the future you want to see, why being resilient is key, and why she s...

A Pretty Sleepy Bitch with Blair Socci

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blair Socci joins Chelsea to talk about secret ayahuasca trips, why she’s happy she’s single, and her experience being an 0nlyfans mogul for exact...

An Indecent Proposal with Chelsea + Catherine

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Catherine get together to gab about the books they loved as kids, why you should indulge in things that bring you joy, and deciding that y...

Finding Gratitude After Loss with Allison Holker Boss

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So You Think You Can Dance’s Allison Holker Boss joins Chelsea to talk about finding gratitude amidst loss, filling your cup before you can help oth...

Choose the Bigger Life with Gretchen Rubin

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin joins Chelsea to talk about the impact of both novelty and repetition on the human brain, what she learned by visiting...

Writing Your Way Through with Kristin Hannah

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrated author Kristin Hannah joins Chelsea this week to talk about how to make the muse appear, why careers are made in the aggregate, and why Che...

International Women’s Day with Monica Lewinsky

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monica Lewinsky joins Chelsea to talk about the power of using your voice, surviving public shaming, and the growth that comes with adversity and lots...

*Happy Enough* Isn’t Enough with Abby Wambach

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Soccer star, author and podcaster Abby Wambach joins Chelsea to talk about doing the hard work, why life gives you whispers that come at just the righ...

Can’t Vape While You’re Pregnant with Rosebud Baker

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rosebud Baker joins Chelsea to talk about the body torture of pregnancy, her husband stealing her post-partum thunder, and her new set on Netflix’s ...

Victims, Heroes & Learners with Rabbi Sharon Brous

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rabbi Sharon Brous joins Chelsea to talk about why failing a friend offers the best opportunity for growth, the importance of community during times o...

Is OnlyFans Cheating? with Anna Roisman

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comic and host of the Big Wigs podcast Anna Roisman is in with Chelsea this week to chat about flying commercial dressed as Kris Jenner, why D&D a...

Think You’ll Be Happy with Nicole Avant

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Producer, writer and former US Ambassador Nicole Avant joins Chelsea to talk about the night her mother was killed in a violent tragedy - and what gif...

Find Your Person with Yanise Monét

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea’s friend Yaya joins her in-studio this week to talk about how to break up a marriage, what it means to find your person,  and the one thing...

Night Kayak with Sam Jay

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Jay flew in to talk to Chelsea about showering at the airport, the dark side of comedy tours, and why you should always have an escape plan when s...

Nineteen with Ziwe

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!  Chelsea’s back in-studio this week, joined by Ziwe Fumudoh to talk about walking alone in the woods, the secret ingredient to the ...

Sounds Familiar: Love Ya with Dylan Mulvaney

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back January 11th with all-new episodes of Dear Chelsea.  Until then, enjoy this fond memory of our time with Dylan Mulvaney!   * Need some ...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Alex Cooper

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number ONE on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year. ...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Matthew McConaughey

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number two on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year. ...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Brooke Shields

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number three on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Kate Hudson

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number four on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year....

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Matteo Lane

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number five on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year....

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Lindsey Vonn

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number six on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year. ...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Shoshanna + Simone Handler

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number seven on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Facetiming on Myspace

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number eight on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year...

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Cat and Nat

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number nine on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year....

Best Of Dear Chelsea: Joel Kim Booster

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down your favorite episodes of 2023!  Here’s number ten on your list of  most loved & most listened-to episodes of the year. ...

Everyone's in Love with Me with Chelsea and Catherine

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Catherine prepare for the holidays with book recommendations, questionable gift lists, a Chow-chow-filled road trip.  Then: A step-mom is...

Dad's New Girlfriend with Tiffani Thiessen

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffani Thiessen joins Chelsea this week to chat about the time she kicked her co-star off set, the mean girls of her past, and how a blind date turne...

The Upside of Conflict with Esther Perel

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist Esther Perel joins Chelsea to talk about the upsides and downsides of conflict, how to improve your relationships, and why you and you...

Living in Separate Houses with Hannah Berner

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Hannah Berner joins Chelsea to talk about beating old men at tennis, living next door to your spouse, and not having a driver’s license.  ...

Links to Your Kinks with Tony Hawk

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Hawk joins Chelsea this week to chat about recovering physically - and mentally - from a serious injury, the importance of seeing a need and fulf...

Racism & Righting Wrongs with Shelly Tygielski & Justin Michael Williams

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shelly Tygielski is back, along with her co-author, Justin Michael Williams.  They tackle asking the big questions, loving the Trump-supporters in yo...

I Am A Noise with Joan Baez

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joan Baez in-studio this week to discuss quaaludes, standing up for what you know is right, and digging deep to overcome childhood trauma.   Then: A ...

He/She/They with Schuyler Bailar

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trans athlete and activist Schuyler Bailar joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about why simply believing trans youth is the most important thing, why lan...

Get Your Balls In Order with John Stamos

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tupac, Ayahuasca & Marriage with Jada Pinkett Smith

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Lean Into the Rot with Samantha Irby

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and humorist Samantha Irby joins Chelsea to talk about ignoring her stepkids so they think she’s cool, discovering what OCD looks like for he...

Women Without Kids with Ruby Warrington

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ruby Warrington joins Chelsea to talk about choosing not to procreate, why drinking less changed her life, and the joys of dying alone.  Then:...

Healthy Anger & Saying No with Gabor Maté

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Matchmaker Matchmaker with Chelsea + Catherine

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Catherine get a followup from a world-traveler, discuss the delights of a fat baby, and help a First Nation artist find the love of his li...

Underwater Boyfriend with Jason Biggs

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea is joined by Jason Biggs to talk about why travel is a value, a Chelsean adventure that landed Jason on a boat surrounded by sharks, and the c...

You’re Not For Everybody with Yvonne Orji

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Expansion with Sarah Paulson

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Paulson joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about what happens when you’re not sure if dinner is a date, why she’s scared of holes but not snake...

Making An Escape Plan with Chelsea + Catherine

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chelsea and Catherine discuss dealing with a mother-in-law who’s prone to waterworks, when you know if you’re going to like a book, and...

Failure is the Best with Kelsea Ballerini

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Country music’s Kelsea Ballerini joins Chelsea this week to discuss how her parents’ divorce impacted her own, why divine timing requires patience...

Fueled by Anger with Billy Eichner

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Eichner is in the studio today to talk about the benefits and pitfalls of using anger to fuel your creativity, the loss of his parents as a youn...