
SmartLess "RE-RELEASE: Chelsea Handler"
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Jan 8, 2026 Join Chelsea Handler, a fearless comedian and bestselling author, as she dives into her wild career adventures. She shares hilarious tour stories and the chaos of life on the road with her quirky companions. Chelsea opens up about overcoming childhood trauma, her mixed upbringing, and how a DUI class lit her path to stand-up. With thoughts on her political awakening post-2016, a love for storytelling, and insights into her pets' antics during COVID, Chelsea leaves no stone unturned in this lively conversation.
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Childhood Loss Led To Long-Term Therapy
- Chelsea Handler described burying childhood trauma and later addressing it through therapy after her brother's death at age nine.
- She credits therapy with revealing how grief shaped impulsive behaviors and life choices.
Funeral Revealed Family Religious Chaos
- Chelsea described discovering her mother wasn't Jewish when her brother died and the family conflict over burial rites.
- The situation revealed family dysfunction and religious confusion during grieving.
Abandoned A Dangerous Road Trip
- Chelsea told a cross-country story where she left a drug-using driving companion in a Maryland hotel and drove to California alone.
- Her brother later said the companion paid a costly taxi to return, illustrating the chaos of that trip.






