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Disagreeing with Isla Fisher Nov 13, 2025

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Isla Fisher joins Chelsea to talk about relying on friendships with women after divorce, ignoring her kids from the bathtub, and how Chelsea lost a closetful of Stella McCartney clothes. Then: A mom dreads the boring parents at a play-date. A sister wants to parent her brother’s out-of-control kids. And a caller takes umbrage with her sister’s treatment, but Chelsea + Isla disagree on a plan of action.

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Becoming a Male Lion with Haley Lu Richardson Nov 06, 2025

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Haley Lu Richardson (White Lotus) joins Chelsea to talk about her bedside-table collection of “besties”, the text that got her a B- from her therapist, and the breakup that helped her grow the most. Then: A newly-relocated caller debates whether to date on the apps. And an office romance goes awry.

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Minisode: Not Interested in Being Exclusive with Chelsea + Catherine Oct 31, 2025

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Chelsea and Catherine cover Chelsea’s modern technology woes, and deal with a listener’s Tesla troubles.

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Nick & Night with Nicholas Sparks Oct 30, 2025

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Author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) joins Chelsea to talk about why he kept his day job even after a million-dollar book advance, the weirdest places someone’s proposed in front of him, and the everyday stuff that romantic gestures are really made of. Then: A freelance writer wonders if she’ll ever be able to write something for herself instead of just The Man. A memoirist struggles to revisit her writing. And a sister reconnects with an estranged family member, but worries the secret will destroy her parents.

Pick up a copy of Nicholas Sparks’ new book REMAIN!

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Twice with Mitch Albom Oct 23, 2025

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Mitch Albom is here to discuss why there will never be a Wednesdays with Morrie, his unexpected path to writing the best-selling memoir of all time, and how the regrets of his past led him to the blessings in his present. Then: A new writer isn’t sure where to start with her memoir. And an established author worries the secrets of her past will cause her family to lash out.

Books Discussed this Episode:

Twice - Mitch Albom

The Little Liar - Mitch Albom

Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom

Circe - Madeline Miller

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant - Anne Tyler

The History of Love - Nicole Krauss

The Right Stuff - Tom Wolfe

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Minisode: Fighting Back with Mikie Sherrill Oct 17, 2025

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New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Mikie Sherrill talks with Chelsea about why the race for governor matters on a national scale, how to put a slimy opponent in their place, and what every American can do to fight back against looming fascism.

Get involved at Mikiesherrill.com.

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Outta My House with Martha Plimpton Oct 16, 2025

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Martha Plimpton joins Chelsea to talk about leaving her hometown, why abortion rights and trans rights go hand in hand, and the things you learn from young love. Then: A newly-therapized daughter suddenly can’t stand her misogynist dad. A 20-something keeps dating cheaters. And a mom is losing her cool after her MIL moves in.

Abortion Resources - Get Help or Get Involved at https://abortionfunds.org

NoKings Protests - NOKINGS.org

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Minisode: International Day of the Girl: Ending Child Marriage Oct 10, 2025

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Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau talks to Chelsea about why child marriage is still such a prevalent issue in the world - even in the US - and what we can do about it.

You can help! Visit Vow for Girls or Unchained at Last to get involved.

Recommended Reading Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

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It’s Me or The Dog with Madelaine Petsch Oct 09, 2025

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Madelaine Petsch joins Chelsea to talk about reconsidering motherhood, her love of horror films, and biting off more than you can chew. Then: A friendship is on the brink after a misunderstanding about the news. A friend wants to help her bestie lose her virginity. And a woman must choose between her boyfriend and her beloved dog.

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Minisode: Nickname for Jupiter with Chelsea + Catherine Oct 03, 2025

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Chelsea and Catherine figure out how to survive AI, and a caller wonders if she should fake an acid trip.

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