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Chelsea and Catherine are in-studio this week to talk about letting go of anger and blame to soothe your soul, what books are on their must-read lists right now, and the correct way to peel an egg in public. Then: They hear an update from a caller who chose NOT to follow their advice.  A woman with trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling) wonders when to reveal her wig to a new guy.  Dirty dishes may signal a death-knell in a long-t...

Bianca Del Rio joins Chelsea to talk about having a man in every port, not letting your career take over your life, and the business of pronouns. Then: A Bostonian cringes at his friend’s bad behavior. A self-deprecator wonders why all his friends seem to tease him too much.  And an up-and-coming comic fears he’ll run into his ex… who’s in the same line of work.

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Chelsea is joined by none other than Katie Couric to discuss falling in love again after loss, Katie’s cancer diagnosis, and how to survive a dinner almost entirely attended by sexual predators. Then: An oldest sister is unsure what to say as her younger sister nears the end of her life.  And a wife finds out that her addict husband has been having an affair with a younger woman.

Books in this episode:

Going There by Katie Couric

Hard to Penetrate with Sophia Bush

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Sophia Bush joins Chelsea to discuss using her wedding to spread awareness of history, how her treasured memories are turning into clutter, and why most of us don’t realize we’ve been steeped in the tea of the patriarchy. Then: A new mom with one on the way discovers her husband has been seduced by conspiracy theories. A widow turns to travel and comedy to deal with her grief.  And ...

This week, Chelsea and Catherine chat about how to make friends as an adult, discover what weed smells like, and discuss the transferable nature of love - especially the love of a pet.  Then: A man who had given up on love discovers the heartbreak of lovebombing. A sober woman regrets friend-zoning someone she now feels a connection with.  And we discover the one question too horrible - too shocking - too awful for Chelsea to stoma...

Chelsea is joined by two very special guests this week - her sisters!  They chat about their (mis)adventures nursing Simone back to health after surgery, chasing after new beginnings, and why making big changes in your life is almost never a bad thing.  Then: An auntie’s nephew is a bully - just like his mom was.  A sister can’t get over her brother’s ex.  And a girlfriend wonders if her cheating past will destroy her relationship…...

Hollywood mainstay Bruce Bozzi joins Chelsea this week to talk about bringing up daughters with two dads, why timing is everything when it comes to falling in love, and what it means to really reinvent yourself.  Then: A chef gets burned when a cookie recipe is stolen.  An author dealing with sexual harassment finds herself surrounded by creeps.  And a throuple situation turns ugly when two partners want out.

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Podcasters Cat and Nat join Chelsea from their car to talk about what it’s like running a business with your bestie, how they bought new engagement rings together without telling their husbands,  what it’s like co-parenting 7 kids, and why they have a joint bank account.  Then: A weed smoker wonders if 14 years is too long not to cohabitate.  A 26-year-old mom has too many kids - and one very particular favorite.  And a twenty-some...

Meghan Trainor joins Chelsea in-studio to talk about how her life changed when she started medication for her panic disorder, how many kids she wants to have, and why redheads are the most well-endowed men.  Then: A fiance worries her best friend’s boyfriend will ruin her wedding with his drunken buffoonery.  A newly single twenty-something yearns to leave her life behind and move somewhere new.  And a gay man wrestles with self-do...

Alex Cooper of the Call Her Daddy podcast joins Chelsea this week to talk about why keeping things offline with her boyfriend of two years has kept her relationship healthy, how her family keeps her grounded, and why staying in your lane is a thing of the past. Then: A college girl gets the ick when her boyfriend calls her Mommy.  A committed girlfriend struggles with her boyfriend’s overblown sex drive.  And a snooping partner dis...

Chelsea is joined by none other than Brooke Shields this week, to discuss the ways in which a long relationship changes over time, why not having kids can be a good thing, and forever choosing to be a hustler.  Then: A mom misses her dog who passed away, but worries about signing up for the same hurt with a new pup.  And a river-rafting trip turns tearful when a girlfriend’s in-laws reveal all the resentments they’ve been harboring...

Comic Matteo Lane joins Chelsea in NYC to talk about his love of ghost hunters, why he never wants to graduate from comedy, and the absolute worst thing you can do to a lasagna.  Then: A dinner party disaster causes a rift in a friendship.  A gay man struggles to enjoy the backdoor.  And a newlywed agonizes over her mother-in-law’s drunken antics - which ruined her wedding.

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This week, Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson joins Chelsea and Catherine in-studio to talk about why letting go of the thing you want most is a must, how our energy can impact those around us, and seeing signs from loved ones who have crossed over. Then: A hard worker can’t seem to land a job.  A chef plans a move to the Pacific Northwest - but worries about the cost.  And a new boyfriend considers making a 90-day fiance out of a ...

Chelsea is joined this week by Mandy Moore to talk about listening to her body and taking breaks, discovering a painful family secret, and touring while pregnant - and toting a toddler.  Then: A mom of 4 is forced to move back in with her ex.  A filmmaker has lost all passion for her career.  And Mandy is curious about finding more moments of joy.  

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Chelsea is joined this week by Atsuko Okatsuka to talk about growing up with a mentally ill parent, not being afraid to ask for what you need, and the trouble with tampons.  Then: A neurodivergent woman struggles to feel valued and worthy.  A college grad decides to break up with his boyfriend - who’s also financially dependent on him.  And a recovering bulimic wrestles with the shame of a disorder that’s cost her so much for so lo...

This week, Chelsea and Catherine talk about ugly breakups, what happens when you take a break from weed, and how to live with it when your best friend marries the wrong person.  Then:  A foster parent goes back to work after a heartbreaking loss - and a series of lies.  An ex-fiance discovers there’s a statute of limitations on getting the ring back. And an aesthetician struggles with her clients’ trauma-dumping.

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Chelsea is joined this week by director and actress Lake Bell to discuss using her on-set voice with her kids, the assumptions we make about others based on the way they sound, and the perils of the Sexy Baby voice.  Then: A girl with a *tone* is desperate to be taken seriously.  A law student suffers from imposter syndrome.  And a burlesque dancer is feeling lost in life and wants to take the next step in her career.  

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The Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey join Chelsea and Catherine this week to talk about working with your best friend, how friendship overcame social anxiety, and why everyone worried about them becoming business partners.  Then: A college grad wonders how to forge a friendship with her ex. And two besties grapple with uploading nudie pics to OF. Get your copy of Angela & Jenna’s new book, The Office BFF’s!

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Natasha Leggero is in the studio this week to talk about the anxiety that becoming a mother induces, what it’s like to have your mother-in-law live on your block, and why her daughter can never find out that Natasha is a stand-up comic.  Then: And Natasha wants to know how to save her monogrammed bath towels from being used as puppy pee pads.

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