The Overburdened Listener Problem

Alcoholism and the idea of the 'functioning alcoholic' is one of the serious topics tackled by Marian and Tara in this final edition of series 4 - alongside ways to choose your battles with a petulant 11 year-old daughter, and a conundrum encountered by a listener getting an inti ...  Show more

You're gay and your best friend is married to a man who seems to be jealous of your relationship with his wife - what would you do? Your girlfriend's father is sick and you want to support her but are conflicted - what should you do? Your boyfriend's mother seems determined to fi ...  Show more

Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and o ...  Show more

We've received so many questions over the season we decided to jump back in your ears and give you all the answers. From dealing with feelings of overwhelm (when you thought you'd be excited) to what to do if you hate the ring.  We unpack a lot in this bonus episode. There's even ...  Show more

Chelsea is joined this week by one of our favorites: Julianna Margulies.  They discuss good vacations and bad flights, the best books they’re reading right now, and why you should never have a tv in the bedroom.  Then: A dog groomer dreams of escaping a job where he works with ...

Chelsea heads to the Martha Stewart Omnimedia offices to discuss losing a favorite sibling, dating in your 80s, and the very different types of advice they give to their audiences.  Then: A singleton wonders if she’ll ever find love again.  A lesbian struggles to gain the supp ...