Chelsea Handler on Not Wanting Children & Embracing Self Discovery

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This week on Reclaiming, we sat down with comedy powerhouse Chelsea Handler for a conversation that peels back the layers of her signature confidence and wit - and oh did we laugh! Chelsea opens up about the profound loss of her brother and how his death shaped the trajectory of her life. She candidly discusses her late-in-life embrace of therapy, offering her thoughts into why it's never too late for self-discovery. We also explore societal expectations around motherhood and how Chelsea has cultivated meaningful relationships with children in her life while remaining true to her decision not to have children of her own. Watch more episodes of Reclaiming: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJUnI6nPG8Em8EZyWhZ_C_2ZFS3T2hnO Connect with Monica: https://www.instagram.com/monica_lewinsky https://x.com/monicalewinsky https://www.facebook.com/MonicaLewinsky/ Connect with Wondery: Connect with Wondery https://instagram.com/wonderymedia https://tiktok.com/@wonderymedia https://facebook.com/wonderymedia https://x.com/wonderymedia Chapters: 00:00 Guest Introduction 00:43 Sponsorship Messages 01:41 Chelsea Handler's New Projects 02:10 Dating advice from Chelsea 04:59 Therapy and Personal Growth 09:17 Childhood Memories and Family Loss 15:12 Impact of Not Having Children 21:35 Influential Figures and Confidence 25:48 Ads/Audible/Reformation 27:42 Maternal Instincts 30:22 Emotional Breakthroughs 34:11 Reconciling With Parents 38:27 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures 47:19 Reclaiming Reading and Personal Time About the show: If you’re interested in unexpected conversations that go uncharted places, are remotely self-aware and like to laugh, then please join me as I continue to find my public voice on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky. (That’s me.) I will have honest, wide-ranging interviews with all kinds of people – recognizable names, regular folks, experts and friends – about what it means to reclaim what’s been lost or taken in the broadest sense. Every week, I’ll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves. And because I love a good tangent, we’ll probably also touch on other stuff, too. Listen to Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky premieres early and ad-free at https://wondery.com/shows/reclaiming-with-monica-lewinsky. #monicalewinsky #podcast #reclaiming #chelseahandler