Dear Chelsea

Big Gretch is here to chat with Chelsea about the state of the Union, what she’s doing to inspire more women to run for office, and the healing power of Dexter Morgan.  Then: A queer Aunt becomes estranged from her nephew after a drag brunch gone wrong.   * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected] * 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.

Chelsea and Catherine talk about the best books they’ve read recently.  Links below! * Kin Calamity Club The Island of Sea Women Writers and Lovers  Father of the Rain This is Me  War and Peace The Count of Monte Cristo  Wintering The Poisonwood Bible The Indifferent Stars Above Mawson’s Will Year of Wonders Near Death in the ICU * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected] * 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.

James McAvoy joins Chelsea to talk about why short people might make better actors, what it was like having a wild imagination while growing up in the projects, and the movement toward Scottish independence.  Then: A husband and wife are curious about ketamine.  A 20-something traveler gets the ick too easily.  And an ex-wife mourns the loss of her mother-in-law… even if her ex doesn’t.   * Pick up a copy of The Correspondent here  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected] * 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.

Justine Lupe (Succession, Nobody Wants This) joins Chelsea to talk about her quickie wedding, why she’d rather not go on vacation at the moment, and playing your show’s creator who just may be the messy one.  Then:  A Greek-cum-Angeleno wonders how to make friends when he doesn’t seem to like many people.  And a 40-something outgrew her partner - but should she take him back? * Pick up a copy of The Correspondent here  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected] * 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.

Chelsea and Catherine find out how to get into heaven.  And a Utah woman struggles with her sibling relationships after the death of her parents.    * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at [email protected] * 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.