

Dear Chelsea
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On this weekly advice show, comedian & author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartbreaking – and back again.
Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com
Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 3, 2025 • 57min
Enduring Friendships with Michelle Monaghan
White Lotus favorite Michelle Monaghan is here with Chelsea to discuss why Aussies make the best partners, what six months in Thailand felt like, and why SOMEbody had to f*ck that guy. Then: An endo warrior is ready to take the next step after a successful surgery. A mom struggles with a messy teenage daughter. And dating boundaries may have unexpected consequences for the person who set them. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 2025 • 51min
A Very Different Vacation with Leslie Bibb
White Lotus star Leslie Bibb is here to make faces and chat about being the captain of your own ship, how the White Lotus ladies could have had a VERY different vacation, and what happens when Chelsea prematurely evacuates a hotel. Then: A 34-year-old comes to terms with the choice she made to marry an 80-year-old man… and struggles to see how she’ll ever get out. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2025 • 20min
Minisode: A Magic Sprinkle with Chelsea + Catherine
On today’s episode of Couples Counseling with Chelsea, a husband and wife call in to deal with a passive aggressive sister-in-law. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2025 • 55min
Saving the F*cking World with Celeste Barber
Comic Celeste Barber joins Chelsea to talk about making a retiree of her Hot Husband, instamommies who show up looking gorgeous for school pickup, and why she tells her kids she’s on social media “for work”. Then: A baby writer wonders if it’s time to leave her full-time job. A dad creates wedding drama out of thin air. And a wife wonders how to tell acquaintances about her soon-to-be-ex-husband’s cheating ways… or whether she should keep them to herself? * Check out Celeste’s UK/Europe/Dubai tour dates here, and grab your Booie Beauty here! * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2025 • 59min
Boomer Apologist with Iliza Shlesin…ger
Iliza Shlesinger joins Chelsea to talk about facing online backlash, why you can’t have a good hookup twice, and why she chose THOSE pants. Then: A neighbor’s misnomer may be stuck that way. A screenwriter wrestles with a blank page. And a trans man struggles to accept the way his in-laws treat him… even though he doesn’t own a ladder. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Check out Iliza’s new special, A Different Animal, on Amazon Prime! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2025 • 7min
Minisode: Gayest Cities with Chelsea + Catherine
Chelsea + Catherine help a couple of recent grads pick the perfect next hometown. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 2025 • 57min
Life is Goo with Rachel Bloom
Rachel Bloom joins Chelsea to explore why bodies are basically goop, how pregnancy made her fear for her dog’s mortality, and why she got married so young. Then: A Texan is hesitant to be honest on the dating apps. A dog lover mourns the loss of her soulmate. And a wife is ready for her soon-to-be-ex to stop lying about their upcoming divorce. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * From this Episode: The Daily on Online Dating * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2025 • 57min
Proper Trash with Antoni Porowski
Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski is here to chat about making Awkwafina cry on his new show No Taste Like Home, the truth about heartbreak, and where Poutine REALLY comes from. Then: A husband’s lack of sex drive has a wife at her wits’ end. A skier is stuck doing the flowers for an ex-bestie’s wedding. And a new girlfriend struggles with the fact that her boyfriend has a roommate… that he’s previously slept with. * Pre-order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2025 • 13min
Minisode: Thick Skin with Chelsea + Catherine
Chelsea + Catherine tackle internet trolls, how to set boundaries in business, and their thoughts on social media’s favorite Pimple Popper. * Pre-order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2025 • 52min
We Don’t Condone Murder with Ari Graynor
Actress Ari Graynor joins Chelsea to discuss the Menendez brothers and the evolution of their sentencing, why she can handle a snake but not a spider, and using dreams as part of her artistic process. Then: A girlfriend of 2 years wants to live solo while her boyfriend is ready to move in together. A co-worker crush gets second-guessed. And a devoted mom is crushed when she finds out her mother-in-law read her journal. * Pre-order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Listener Wendy’s Podcast * 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 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.