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Dear Chelsea

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Relationships
Mental Health
Comedy
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Couples Counseling
Personal Growth
Friendship
Grief
Chelsea Handler
Marriage
Therapy
Motherhood
Relationship Dynamics
Female Empowerment
Self-Care
Self-Improvement
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Three Women
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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 inspira... more

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Latest Episodes

Actress Sarah Paulson joins Chelsea to talk about her “weird little acting methods”, friendship breakups, and her longtime love, Holland Taylor. Then: A friend group revolts against a cheating husband. A childfree woman is shocked when her sister as... more

Chelsea stops by You're The Problem… with Yamaneika, the new Dear Chelsea Network podcast hosted by her dear friend and hot mess partner in crime. After a breakdown of the week's top stories, Chelsea joins and they talk about choosing a child-free li... more

Chelsea and Catherine get a reproductive followup from a new wife with a withholding husband. And a caller in tech sales feels like there’s change afoot in her career.

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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com... more

Comic Zainab Johnson is here to chat with Chelsea about how her ballsiness won the adoration of the Obamas, what it’s like being one of 13 siblings, and the party girl they have in common: Yamaneika. Then: Too many emojis are an ick in the making f... more

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Recent Guests

Zainab Johnson
Comedian and actor with a Netflix special produced by the Obamas
Episode: Toxically Optimistic with Zainab Johnson
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor of Michigan and author of True Gretch
State of Michigan
Episode: Endgame with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
James McAvoy
Scottish actor and director
Episode: Nicotine Grey with James McAvoy
Justine Lupe
Actor known for Succession and Nobody Wants This
Episode: The Boring Thing about Babies with Justine Lupe
Keri Russell
Actress known for Felicity, The Diplomat, and The Americans
Netflix (The Diplomat), ABC/Warner Bros. (Felicity)
Episode: The Gift of Being Apart with Keri Russell
Caitlin Peluffo
Comedian, featured guest discussing her special and career
Comedian (Proshuto Rose)
Episode: Naked in the Backyard with Caitlin Peluffo
Porsha Williams
Guest, reality TV personality from Real Housewives of Atlanta and Ultimate Girls Trip
Real Housewives of Atlanta / Bravo / Peacock
Episode: Adult Onset Lesbianism with Porsha Williams
Jessica Tarlov
One of the guests; co-host of The Five and author
Fox News/The Five; Raging Moderates Podcast
Episode: I Disagree with Jessica Tarlov
Sara Bareilles
Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, musician, and actress
Episode: Good Grief with Sara Bareilles

Hosts

Chelsea Handler
Comedian and author
Catherine Law
Podcast executive producer and co-host

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • A Shell of Her Former Self

    This podcast is a desperate attempt at relevancy from former comedian Chelsea Handler. She used to be so funny! It’s sad what she has devolved into.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MisterMiami
    United States3 months ago
  • Yes, Ads-A-Plenty

    The mini episodes are succinct enough, the longer episodes are entertaining, too - both are riddled with long ads, but I find it easy to skim through them. The candid advice is hysterical and off the cuff. I cannot stop thinking of that medical school graduate who is contemplating an engagement/marriage to her junior high sweetheart, ouch. More often than not, these folks are plenty book smart, but absolutely dim in the life skills department. Society needs help on both spectrums, so th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BigAppleGreg
    United States3 months ago
  • Ads Galore

    I used to love this podcast, but ads have become the primary part of all the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KF32085
    United States5 months ago
  • Big fan of Chelsea

    But this podcast has too many ads. Half of the podcast is ads. It’s turning me off from listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Debs'tar
    United States5 months ago
  • Less yapping, please

    I really loved this podcast, like looked forward to it coming out every Thursday but now it’s mostly adds and conversations with celebrities about their rich and famous lives. Then they do 15 minutes of question. This is meant to be an advice podcast. I really don’t care to hear about all these celebrities’ mothers and childhood traumas. There are plenty of other spaces for celebrities to be narcissists. Answer some damn questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    atferd
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the candid, funny advice and say the hosts' directness makes serious personal topics easier to approach.
Some listeners want more time devoted to answering questions and more space for guests to respond during interviews.
A recurring complaint is that advertising feels excessive or disrupts the conversations, including in shorter episodes.
Reactions to Chelsea's style vary: many appreciate her honesty, while some describe her delivery as dismissive or overly talkative.
Chelsea and Catherine's rapport and the guests are frequent draws, with some listeners especially valuing guests who offer thoughtful advice.

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Apple Podcasts
#85
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#68
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#243
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#170
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#205
France/Comedy
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#54
Russia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Toxically Optimistic with Zainab Johnson
Q: When you couldn't be as independent as you'd like, how did you accept help?
Handler encourages the listener to practice grace, rest, and accept care without feeling indebted. Law suggests asking friends for specific help, and Johnson adds that the listener deserves support and can view recovery as a chance to reshape her identity.
Toxically Optimistic with Zainab Johnson
Q: How did the Obamas get involved in producing your special?
Johnson describes posting a playful invitation to Michelle Obama during a campaign stop in Detroit, later meeting her at a voting event, and eventually asking her team to record an introduction. The team responded that the Obamas wanted not only to introduce the special but also to produce it.
Endgame with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Q: And how do you remain real?
Whitmer says voters can recognize scripted talking points, and that showing up as herself helps her communicate honestly and focus on getting things done. She credits women who faced earlier barriers, including Hillary Clinton, with making that more possible for others.
Endgame with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Q: What are some of the examples of things that governors have proprietorship for, like, that are independent of, you know, when Trump has an executive order?
Whitmer says governors command their state National Guards, can support residents affected by federal cuts and can make decisions about state schools and assistance. They can also develop interim solutions when federal funding or services are reduced.
Nicotine Grey with James McAvoy
Q: How do you handle Icks in the talking stage?
Handler recommends giving the date another chance instead of judging him by one awkward comment. McAvoy says attraction and interest can grow as someone's personality becomes clearer, and that expecting a perfect partner leaves little room for ordinary imperfections.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Chelsea

What is Dear Chelsea about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Candid conversations blend listener-submitted questions with celebrity interviews, personal stories, and practical advice. Chelsea Handler leads the discussions with co-host Catherine Law, whose perspective helps balance the humor with thoughtful guidance. Guests from comedy, acting, music, reality television, and public life talk about their careers and experiences, then often join the hosts in responding to questions about relationships, family, grief, boundaries, parenting, and personal growth. Shorter episodes focus more directly on listener questions, while longer installments give guests room to share stories and discuss current projects.

The tone moves easily between irreverent comedy and emotionally serious subjects. Advice is dire... more

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1. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2. Life Will Be the Death of Me with Chelsea Handler
3. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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5. You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika

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Recent guests on Dear Chelsea include:

1. Zainab Johnson
2. Gretchen Whitmer
3. James McAvoy
4. Justine Lupe
5. Keri Russell
6. Caitlin Peluffo
7. Porsha Williams
8. Jessica Tarlov

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