The Healthy Doc Podcast

Episode 1: Chelsea Handler

Nigma Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode of The HealthyDoc Podcast, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with comedian, bestselling author, and unapologetic truth-teller Chelsea Handler. Known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless honesty, Chelsea opens up about grief, aging, healing, and why she fully believes she’s qualified to prescribe medication (even without a degree).

From processing the trauma of losing her brother at a young age to her evolution through therapy and radical self-awareness, Chelsea shares the emotional undercurrents behind her bold public persona—and how laughter became her greatest medicine.

They dive into what it means to age without children, show up for the people you love, and find power in not conforming to what the world expects. It's funny, raw, and wildly relatable.

Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or just need a good laugh, this episode reminds us that wellness isn’t just about green juice—it's about truth, humor, and living on your own terms.


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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction
00:42 Chelsea’s Emotional Evolution
05:10 Losing Her Brother & How Grief Shaped Her
09:18 Therapy, Trauma & Humor
14:40 Why Chelsea Thinks She’s Basically a Doctor
19:15 Aging Without Children
23:50 Her Rules for Living Honestly
32:02 The Medicine of Showing Up
38:15 What She Prescribes to Her Friends (Illegally)
42:20 Heartbreak & Healing
47:35 The Gift of Doing the Work
51:00 Sneak Peek at Her New Book
54:10 What Chelsea Wants Women to Know

Follow Chelsea:
Instagram: @chelseahandler
Website: www.chelseahandler.com


Follow Dr. Nigma:
Instagram: @drnigmatalib
Podcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpod
Facebook: nigma.talib
Website: www.healthydoc.com

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