Sara Bareilles joins Chelsea to talk about transmissions from her muses, wondering if it’s crazy to write a song about Anderson Cooper, and how gratitude can come from grief.  Then: A fling with a bartender gets political. A musician sees too many open roads in front of her. And a daughter struggles with her grief over her father’s death - but can she find a way to celebrate his life?*Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com*Executive Producer Catherine LawEdited & 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.