Dear Chelsea

Shelly Tygielski is back, along with her co-author, Justin Michael Williams.  They tackle asking the big questions, loving the Trump-supporters in your life (gasp!), and why the experts say that one day, racism may not exist.  Then: A Curocaoan with a brain injury struggles to meditate.  An almost-24-year-old decides between travel &amp; joining the real world. And a wife is at the end of her rope when a friend baits her into an argument with racist rants.   * Find Shelly &amp; Justin’s book How We Ended Racism <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-we-ended-racism-realizing-a-new-possibility-in-one-generation-justin-michael-williams/19689196?ean=9781683648864">here</a>.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 Venezuelan struggles with racism in the workplace.  A job-seeker faces setbacks after taking a break to focus on her mental health.  And a fiance meets her family where they’re at - even if they don’t accept her for who she is. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Trans athlete and activist Schuyler Bailar joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about why simply believing trans youth is the most important thing, why language matters, and the truth about trans folx playing sports.  Then: A Florida teacher wrestles with how to talk to her students about a world outside their own.  A soccer wife struggles to find time away with her husband - that doesn’t involve cleats.  And a New Yorker wonders if it’s for real as they ponder a move to the countryside for their new beau. * <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/he-she-they-how-we-talk-about-gender-and-why-it-matters-schuyler-bailar/19864582?ean=9780306831874">Find Schuyler’s book here!</a> * Get involved: <a href="https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307?gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLMxEoLW3Opquc0CRdReIkCItHptTFP5QtR8G53sLIN9VqufzBt3znLxoC9C0QAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?utm_campaign=generaleffort&amp;c_src=UMCOF240010250">Trevor project</a> <a href="https://www.folxhealth.com/">Folx health</a> <a href="https://www.blacktransliberation.com/">Black Trans Liberation</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 loves Disneyland so damn much.  Then: A newly-sober man is finding his new life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  A 20-something wound up in bed with her best friend, and isn’t sure what to do next.  And a daughter struggles with the loss of her parents at an early age - and wonders if she can move beyond using humor to process the pain. * <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-you-would-have-told-me-a-memoir-john-stamos/19664119?ean=9781250890979">Read If You Would Have Told Me by John Stamos here!</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 and Will have chosen to have an unconventional marriage, and what really happened onstage that night.   * <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/worthy-jada-pinkett-smith/19879653">Read Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith here. </a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 her, and moving from Chicago to the Thai-food desert of Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Then: A twenty-something is disgusted as all of his friends get married off.  And a writer digs in too soon after the dissolution of his throuple.   * <a href="https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=samantha+irby">Find Samantha Irby's books, including Quietly Hostile, here!</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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: A sometimes-sober AA member wrestles with a sober reset.  A Jersey girl navigates friendships as the rest of her girl-group has kids.  And a mom of two wonders why her bestie avoids her boys. * <a href="https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=ruby+warrington">Find Ruby’s books here!</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 saying ‘no’ can be toxic for your health.  Then: A meditator finds she can’t quite shut the world off when she tries to quiet her mind.  A mom of two kicks her husband out when she discovers he’s cheating.  And the importance of healthy anger in processing trauma is revealed. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 life (hopefully).   Then:  A new diet comes between two besties and their indulgent dinners out. A 30-something’s boyfriend can’t commit. And a lovebird isn’t concerned about her boyfriend’s alternative look… but her mom has other ideas.  * Slide into Patrick’s DMs at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patrickhunter_art/">@patrickhunter_art</a>! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of disordered eating.  Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring our new segment, Calling In Backup, and to Courtney Cope, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Principal Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp. * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 crossroads of ayahuasca and sobriety. Then: A boyfriend likes kids… he just doesn’t want them. A 30-something smarts whenever she catches her husband looking at thirst traps. And a wife bemoans a husband who’s bad at communication - and even worse in bed.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 plan.  Then: A comedian feels defeated before she ever gets her start.  A 30-year-old virgin is terrified to date.  And a pageant king struggles to choose his deepest truth over his family.   * Find Yvonne’s book Bamboozled by Jesus <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/yvonne-orji/bamboozled-by-jesus/9781546012689/">here</a>. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 snakes, and how she leads an unconventional life.  Then: A cheating wife pays the price at home… and at work.  A chef can’t seem to turn up the heat on her dating life. And the passing of a best friend has one hairdresser thinking she may be alone forever. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.   * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 help an Airbnb guest find love with a much older man. Then: A thirty-something gets hoodwinked by a con-man - who lives in her building.  A friendship ends after a confrontation over an affair. And a sister is desperate to get her sibling out of an abusive marriage… but how? * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring our new segment, Calling In Backup, and to Courtney Cope, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Principal Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp. * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Country music’s Kelsea Ballerini joins Chelsea this week to discuss how her parents’ divorce impacted her own, why divine timing requires patience, and the importance of being yourself.  Then: A father’s affair makes one bride wonder if he should be uninvited to the wedding. A Nervous Nelly wonders if it’s her intuition speaking - or her anxiety.   And a Floridian isn’t upset about her breakup… until a new woman is involved.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 young man, and exactly which 1980s baseball players made him realize he was gay.    Then: A 50-something finds that he’s no longer as interested in bar-hopping as his husband.  A mom’s concern grows when she discovers her grade-schooler has gone full Mean Girl.  And a Texan with a mullet wonders if it’s okay to fly solo. * Note: This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Julianna Margulies is back!  She and Chelsea cover learning to love your elders, the unfulfilled promise of matcha lemonade, and how Julianna is fighting back against anti-semitism.  Then: A new mom wrestles with a nasty neighbor.  A caller from a previous Julianna episode has an update.  And a wife wonders if she’d be better off without her husband, after all. * Note: This episode was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brittany Broski is in the studio this week to chat about what it feels like to get surprised by Harry Styles, getting waitlisted by dating app Raya, and why she’s this generation’s Walter Cronkite.  Then: A girlfriend wonders if she should move in with a guy who has no time for her.  A sister single-handedly tries to fix a family squabble.  And a twentysomething has daddy issues - in that her boyfriend wants her to call him daddy. * Follow the Broski Report podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broski-report-with-brittany-broski/id1687559061">here</a>!  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Joel Kim Booster joins Chelsea in-studio to discuss his recent diagnosis of Bipolar disorder, the family who saved him as a teen, and why a good friend is there for your wedding day and your divorce.  Then: A writer struggles to get anything done - despite working 3 jobs.  A longsuffering wife is desperate for her husband to ditch the stubble.  And a bridesmaid is torn between a funeral and her best friend’s wedding.   * Follow Joel Kim Booster on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ihatejoelkim/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/ihatejoelkim?lang=en">Twitter</a>! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tyler Henry joins Chelsea to talk about the ways our loved ones communicate from the beyond, the family secrets that changed his life, and his experience re-learning how to speak as a teenager.   Then: Tyler does a reading.  The daughter of a paraplegic wonders if her mom suffered at the end.  A granddaughter can’t seem to get past her grief.  And secrets are revealed about how to find a psychic - and when you should avoid one altogether. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Back by popular demand! Matteo Lane joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about how he found a healthy relationship, the importance of airplane etiquette, and dating after you’ve been to therapy.  Then: And a Peace Corps cutie wrestles with opening up his relationship with his long-distance love.  A newlywed has to choose between her wife’s feelings and her ex-girlfriend’s neediness.  And a fiance wonders if there’s something strange about her man traveling the world… without her. * <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rxborNVsc">Click here to check out Matteo’s new comedy special, Hairplugs &amp; Heartache</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Chelsea + Catherine are in-studio today to talk about the allure of awesomely bad movies, summer getaways, and why Chelsea’s mom keeps stealing her earrings in her sleep.  Then: A schoolteacher gets fired from her 6th school, and wonders what’s next.  A mom is at her whit’s end when her kindergartener won’t stop self-stimulating. And a Palm Springs transplant finds he can no longer tolerate women.  * Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring our new segment, Calling In Backup, and to Courtney Cope, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Principal Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gabrielle Union joins Chelsea this week to talk about what it meant to her to document her recent trip to Africa, finding her inner peace, and what it’s like to marry someone almost a decade younger than she is. Then: A want-to-be mom wonders if it’s time to give up the IVF fight - or try one last time.  An artist struggles with jealousy, and finding the patience to keep creating despite past failures.  And a bestie wonders if she’s lost her friend after their kids get in a tussle.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sex with Emily’s Emily Morse is in the studio today to talk about finding out what you need before you can get in the mood, being present during sex, and why scheduled sex is actually the hottest sex of all.  Then: a twenty-something finds herself celibate after a herpes diagnosis.  And an expat is upset about her German boyfriend’s parenting style, especially when it comes to permissiveness about sex.  And a newly single mom needs help NOT getting back in the saddle.   * <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-pleasure-book-emily-morse/18772979?ean=9780778387107">Smart Sex by Emily Morse</a> * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Chelsea is joined by actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson to talk about what fame can do to sour a relationship, embracing her new chapter as a singer/songwriter,  and why she doesn’t care if she catches heat for her very modern family.  Then: A former teen mom worries that her daughter will turn out just like her.  A Canadian considers taking her kids to the backwoods.  And a thirtysomething must decide whether adoption is truly a deal-breaker when it comes to raising kids with her partner. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited &amp; 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Chelsea is joined in-studio by author Elise Loehnen to talk about fixing our societal head trauma, how to stop stunting our emotional growth, and taking down the patriarchy - one step at a time.  Then: A twenty-something discovers her ex cheated on her the whole time.  A mom is horrified at her teenager’s trampy clothes.  And a gym-rat wonders if she has the right body to step into the instructor’s spot. * Get your copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-our-best-behavior-the-seven-deadly-sins-and-the-price-women-pay-to-be-good-elise-loehnen/19248307?ean=9780593243039">On Our Best Behavior</a> here! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a> * Produced by Catherine Law Edited &amp; 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.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.