The Chelsea Channel

Debs back and she's taking over the Chelsea Channel for Memorial Day Weekend. A lifelong Cape Cod local, self described as a dying breed, has something to say about everyone who is or will be sitting in traffic on Route 6 this weekend. She remembers about what the Cape used to be, complains about what is ruining her fav restaurants and reminds us all... that we are the problem. FULL EPISODE VIDEO<a href="https://youtu.be/bIkKkLsH8Lc?si=AqtGzC2P2oC3fDHS">watch here</a>

Last spring, while everyone was panicking about their 401Ks and the price of eggs, I predicted it was going to be a local summer — and I was right. Statistically, 40% of Americans 2025 reported they didn't summer aboard. The billionaires went to Nantucket, the millionaires went to the Vineyard, the middle class went to their cousin’s cottage or piled into a rental accumulating debt, and the working class blew up a pool in the backyard. Summer 2025 is dead but she’s not done with us. I THINK... Summer 2026 is shaping up to be exactly the same, did we learn anything?my $5 thrifted shoes.Captain Parker's one of my fav cape spots &amp; on great clam chowder <a href="https://www.captainparkers.com/">https://www.captainparkers.com/</a>The Rainbow Fleet 👗💃🏼💕<a href="http://therainbowfleetnantucket.com/">http://therainbowfleetnantucket.com/</a>

Sometimes it genuinely feels like there's a secret meeting going on...people sitting in circles praying I mess up before I get to do the thing I love. Does that resonate with anyone?The little roadblocks can feel personal, like a cosmic joke. But what if the hurdles are the real lesson?Doing the thing...I called it our extracurricular activities...whatever yours is AND completing that one thing... is a HUGE victory.Honestly, I think it's about shifting our perspective. Next time you get stuck, remind yourself: these problems are actually proof that you're pushing your boundaries.Maybe the biggest success is showing up despite the obstacles.

I couldn't record the episode I planned. So, I recorded this one instead. In one of the most raw and honest episodes of The Chelsea Channel, I take us inside the moment everything fell apart... the technical issues, the guilt, the crying on camera, the kids pulling in...and somehow, I turn it into something worth listening to. This episode is about that one thing you can't stop trying to do, even when the universe seems personally invested in stopping you. It's about problems, persistence, regret, and why people like us don't quit. I do not have it figured out yet. But I will not be stopping.

Patreon episode — subscribers only. Chelsea gets into why the alien disclosure did absolutely nothing for her, and what that reveals about collective numbness, fear overload, and the way micro threats have replaced our instinct for real danger. Plus:...

I stopped watching scary movies—and soon after, I stopped needing a night-light.......IN MY 30s! For years, I thought facing imaginary monsters in movies was the way to conquer fear, until I found myself in my 30's, with two kids, &amp; still afraid of the dark. Wanting to replace my interest in all things spooky I decided it was time to stand face to face with real evil at a murder house. And it was in that moment that everything changed. I don't actually think I like spooky/evil things!

I saw a poor comment about the prices at my favorite Cape Cod restaurant and saw red. I immediately thought of all the figures I know of and researched for more updated information. Like current wholesale prices, labor costs...etc. Now, I want to talk about it.Most people complain about the price without understanding the incredible expenses behind it... from fishing to kitchen costs, rent, and labor. IT ADDS UP, just like our grocery bills.Restaurants are barely breaking even on these dishes, yet they keep giving their all for the customers they love.Knowing this, maybe your next seafood bite comes with a little more gratitude?Would you pay the current prices if you understood what’s involved?Think about it next time you get a seafood platter... it’s more than just food; it’s a labor of love and survival.Let’s stop the unfair complaints and support the people who keep our favorite spots alive while it's still feasible for them to be open!!!!!!#RestaurantLife #FoodCosts #SupportSmallBusiness #CapeCodEats #SeafoodLove

Join me crashing out from just having recorded the previous episode about my health scare: from my husband's impressive music skills to the wild dream about a Robin and how it might hold deeper meaning. This episode blends humor, personal stories, and dream interpretation.*Intro music is an early release/ sneak peek. Andrews still working on the levels. I am not going to pretend to know what he is talking about but SNEAK PEAK for my Clammies

Two weeks ago, I discovered a lump that felt different from the others. The anxiety of waiting for tests and imaging was overwhelming.Through this experience, I learned the importance of knowing my body. I was once indifferent about health, but my son's reaction to food dyes opened my eyes. We cleaned up our diet, and the results were life-changing! No more skin issues, and our overall health improved. I thought I was doing everything RIGHT...espically about my choice in the copper iud. Nonhormonal birthcontol. Cant get any more natural then that...so I thought. After years of side effects finally coming to ahead, I decided to remove it.....Then the lump showed up. How could this lump appear? What did I do wrong? Then the loss of sleep began. Staying up all hours of the night leading up to my diagnostic appointment, going down every rabbit hole in existence. The feeling like I had zero control over my body is something I still CLEARLY need to work on. The lump was diagnosed BENIGN. I am very relived. However, where I am going from here is still unknown territory. I was told "these are your breasts now..." "this is your baseline." Now I feel so lost in the WHY and HOW. Remember, your health is your wealth. Bless everyone in the whole world who is or has gone through BC. My test results are common but for some women, and men, that is not the answer they receive.

I try everything I swore I hated.Chef Charlie joins to talk about quahogs, grief, and why you gotta work through the pain 30% of merch sales go to Sharing Kindness (grief &amp; suicide awareness) Things I tried: · Country music ("Colder Weather" by the Zac Brown Band) The Office ("The Client" (Season 2, Episode 7..Hooked me in) Real sushi (@ Lola41, Nantucket Ma 02554) Jeep Wrangler (top down, WITH DOORS on the coast as passenger it's actually extremely fun and I felt the serotonin fill my body... BUT again.. in the summer) Rom-coms (You've Got Mail garden scene) Lakes (Lake Winnipesaukee at dawn..still haven't swam IN the water) Fonts (still hate them. not sorry.) Links: · Nas – Light Years / "Mad Man" Sharing Kindness Foundation: [<a href="https://sharingkindness.org/]">https://sharingkindness.org/]</a> My merch: [<a href="https://tr.ee/pqpsCR09nP">https://tr.ee/pqpsCR09nP</a>] Chef Charlie on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bXQNSf/">https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bXQNSf/</a>

Join me as I navigate this wild ride of what is my entire life's purpose...FEELING SEEN while helping others FEEL SEEN. A life where baggage became a superpower &amp; how the chip on my shoulder became a landing space for little birds. (literally and metaphorically)

Ever felt like the black sheep? In this week's episode I explain why labeling myself that and viewing it as a negative, made me attract people in my life that ONLY saw me that way. They would see me as I saw myself. Different, dramatic, lazy, crazy, sloppy, clumsy... to name a few. So, when a friend would point out these traits as "faults" my subconscious mind would rebel! I truly didn't want to be this way OR even labeled at all! BUT this was my own doing. For years I would reinvent myself, which I found to be quite easy since I was born under a new moon (more on that later). Over and over changing myself trying to find what kind of person people wanted me to be so I wouldn't get hurt. But again and again, this would backfire. Now, I finally stopped trying to find the "forever mask"...I realized committing fully to who I am IS the forever mask. Sobriety came first; good friends left some new friends came and left QUICKLY...BUT all that remained were the ones who have always loved me for who I am. Thus, now I can handle push back from my core people in my life because I know the relationship is built off of respect and truth. I have boundaries and respect the ones presented to me. Anyways, this episode is the most typical BLACK SHEEP thing I've ever done. It can seem quite contradictive. But I see it as acceptance.

I was six years old when the school tested me. The results said I had a receptive vocabulary in the 99th percentile—gifted range. They also said I was slow, disorganized, and needed to be watched. They called me "average" and sent me on my way.What followed was decades of being called a problem, stupid or dumb. Yes by adults...one teacher went as far to call me a freak of nature for not fitting the mold. The life long problems followed me around were created by a system that had the data but not the will to see me clearly. I was placed on ADHD meds, denied GATE services, funneled into SPED for subjects I actually excelled in, not the other way around. And again, I was told my whole life that I wasn't enough.By 23, I was drinking 24 hours a day to hide from the trauma. By 26, I walked into a detox center with a BAC number that should have killed me. It didn't.In this episode, I walk through my own educational and psychological records from the 1990s. Scores that show a classic twice-exceptional (2E). WHICH BY THE WAY... I had no idea what that meant until this week. I had never heard the term. Not one professional person at that time explained to me how my brain ACTUALLY worked. Nor was it properly explained to my parents ( at the time. ) IMO my profile was buried under bureaucratic indifference. I break down what the numbers actually mean, how the system failed me, and how I finally started to understand myself now at 36.This episode is for every parent who has been told their child is "lazy." For every adult who grew up knowing they were smart but feeling broken. And for every kid right now who is slipping through the cracks because they don't fit the box.I am not a doctor or a therapist. I am someone who lived it. And if you are ready to stop being gaslit by your own file, this one is for you.

Understanding the Recent Storm Impact on Cape Cod &amp; the islands: A Deep Dive I just couldn't sit back and watch the towns I love and grew up in be so devastated and not report on it. Stay safe and warm out there and help out a neighbor if you are able.SHOW NOTES:Residents have expressed frustrations regarding power restoration efforts and the visibility of utility workers "sitting idle in their trucks". I think it's important to understand the operational safety guidelines and regulations faced by utility companies that may prevent workers from operating under certain conditions. Historical Context: Past Storms and Their Impact- *February 2005:* 30,000 residents without power for three to five days.- *March 2018:* 40,000 residents without power for up to seven days.- *Current Storm:* Over 150,000 without power, highlighting the increasing severity of weather patterns and the impact of La Nina. These historical storms taught us there was need for better emergency preparedness on the Cape, particularly regarding warming shelters and power restoration protocols.CALL #211 for help getting to a warming shelter. Regional Shelters (Overnight Capable)These are extended or overnight accommodations for residents whose homes are unsafe due to no heat, medical needs, or other hazards.Barnstable (Hyannis) – Barnstable Intermediate School, open and accepting residents Barnstable County.Dennis / Yarmouth – Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional High School, opened at 8 PM Mon, accepting additional demand Barnstable County.Nauset High School (Eastham) – Closed due to heating issues; residents relocated to Dennis‑Yarmouth or Barnstable Intermediate Barnstable County.Warming Centers (Daytime / Limited Hours)These are temporary, short-term locations for warmth, device charging, and basic support. They are not overnight facilities and may have limited services.Brewster – Brewster Town Hall, 2198 Main St., open Tue, Feb 24, 12–5 PM. Accessible entrance, bathroom, no pets. Transportation: 508‑896‑3701 after 10 AM Barnstable County+1.Chatham – Chatham Community Center, 702 Main St., 8–9 PM. Personal care, warming, charging, accessible, service animals only. Transportation: 508‑945‑5191 Barnstable County.Mashpee – Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Community &amp; Government Center, 483 Great Neck Rd S., open as warming center, service animals only, no pets Barnstable County.Orleans – Orleans Town Hall, 9–6 PM Tue. Transportation via police/fire‑rescue on case‑by‑case basis Barnstable County.Provincetown – Provincetown Community Center, open as warming space Barnstable County.Truro – Truro Community Center, open Tue, Feb 24, 10 AM, warming &amp; charging Barnstable County.

I share my personal story of hitting rock bottom and the importance of recognizing the dangers of alcohol and drugs. PSA in case you don't know THERE IS NO WHERE FOR NEWLY SOBER HUMANS TO GO ON NANTUCKET ONCE THEY GET SOBER. No sober living options and it makes me boil.

I started working in restaurants at 14 years old…Nobody talks about what that actually does to you.It can turn you into a machine under pressure.OR it can quietly wire your brain for addiction, chaos, and burnout.The restaurant “OOZE” is real.Some of us became pros.Some of us became local mutants.COMMENT: What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen working in a restaurant?#RestaurantLife #Server #CareerJourney #MutantChronicles #YoungAndWild #PodcastLife #WorkExperience #Foodie #Nostalgia #ChelseaChannel #SummerJobs #SaveTheYouth

At the beginning of this episode, I give a sneak peek into the upcoming Patreon deep dive: THE MOON.What is its true controlling purpose? How did ancient cultures interpret the once a month, intoxicating beauty of the full moon? And what connection..if any..does it have to the blue light emanating from your cellphone?I do the research, so you don’t have to.Subscribe to the Patreon to follow me deep down rabbit holes, where I offer guidance and insight across a wide range of topics. As a member, you’re invited to share your thoughts in open chats, sip a glass of tea, and explore the investigative nature of these Patreon exclusive episodes together.THE MEAT OF THE EPISODE: As we end this snake year, February 16th, I share how hard it truly has been for all of us, to let go of old bad habits. I take a look down memory lane to see how I was doing the last snake year in 2013. AND LET'S JUST SAY, it was good not great. Maybe, just maybe, you can relate.

Welcome to the second edition of the previous episode of Shedding the Skin. Same topic, different POV. WARNING: I am not the person you might think I am. I have forever changed, and I am ready to tell you what, where and why it all happened. AND of course, I share on the hope that you can learn how &amp; do this too! It feels nice to win one in the "self-growth" department for once. Enoy the new skin and view! You silly snakes =)

Happy New Year! This episode I expose myself entirely. Also, I might spill some 20-year-old tea...But beyond that, listen in and let my soft voice float you away into the new year with tales of my experience as "the most sensitive person I know". And as always, entangle yourself with the forever podcast discussion of how to change your life in a positive direction. CHEERS to 2026!

After I drag on for far too long about the effect my hormones have had on the Podcast you'll hear the meat and potatoes of today's episode theme. If you make it through the weeds, I began to discuss the cultural shift towards smaller communities. I can sense the collective desire for genuine connections, and the moving away from the influence of mega-influencers. I strongly predict, that as society becomes more aware of its divisions, people will seek out deeper, more meaningful relationships. Hope this resonates! Merry Christmas! XOXO

Why does your inner child actually matter. This episode discusses the complexities of healing and the potential dangers of revisiting painful memories tied to our inner child. I question whether bringing up repressed memories is always beneficial. I question my own practices and intentions constantly.

I AM NOT AS AWAKE AS I THOUGHT. Millennial Green is not unique. Please enjoy the next 30 mins as I realize I am just a "basic b*tch" after all. If I was asleep to this trend, I am clearly barley awake and now the future expansion of my conscious mind looks like it might I have a lot farther to go. What’s your generational..or "Millennial trend" you secretly love? Let me know in the comments!

...welcome to the bonus episode where you find out what happened to the cat...-&gt; skip to 10:10 to get right to the story. No spoilers, but a TW to anyone with a weak stomach. Cat mystery aside, listen as I guide you through on how to "take the pause". Learn how I find secret missions of self-growth, hidden inside your everyday life.

The real process of stepping into who you’re meant to be, isn't just manifesting, it's also about ACTION... But not just any action. It's action in a direction that feels almost impossible to achieve. The opposite of your comfort zone. And really, none of that matters if you can't even see when the test is being given! But I can show you how to spot it. Do you want a truthful, funny, spiritual podcast that uses truth as a compass. No matter how harsh? Or do you want fluff?I genuinely want to know — email me and tell me what you expect from this space.<a href="mailto:thechelseachannelpod@gmail.com">thechelseachannelpod@gmail.com</a>If you can handle the truth...press play

In this episode I talk about my curly hair spiritual awakening. Every major hormonal shift, brain frequency change, and identity crisis has made me grow curls. After having my daughter, I literally grew ringlets. I had to chop off the old hair (and old version of me) because she doesn’t exist anymore.I also share the origin story of The Chelsea Channel...the variety show baby that was born the second someone pointed a camera at me. This isn’t new for me...social media just finally caught up.Then I get into the deeper stuff: leaving behind the "fear based" version of myself, letting go of the obsession with people I don’t even jive with, and guiding others toward a life that actually feels aligned. Questioning what I believe "evil" even is. LAST I describe how to spiritually investigate your own life: call old babysitters, trace your genetics, study your ancestors. When I started living like an Azorean Portuguese woman, my whole life made sense — even my gut health. Turns out, my ADHD might just be that I need to live on a tiny island doing all things at once while my husband is out whaling.A fun, chaotic, ancestral-healing episode full of identity, intuition, and rebirth.