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(artist: The Narrative)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 29, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(Theme Song)

Gold Motel - Safe in LA

(scene: Chelsea impresses her boss by choosing a perfect location for their pop-up event, and keeps the momentum going by planning some further details)

Madi Diaz - Nothing At All

(scene: Chelsea and her coworkers sit around and sample delicious cupcakes to choose for their upcoming event)

Donora - I Think I Like You

(scene: Chelsea looks on smiling as models strut the catwalk during poolside fashion show)

The Bicycles - Oh No, It's Love

(scene: Chelsea and her coworkers at The Vanity Room host Marie Antoinette themed pop-up event filled with lots of great clothing, fashionable people, and delicious cupcakes)

The Narrative - The Photographer's Daughter

(scene: Chelsea talks to her trainer about her plans for the future)

Madi Diaz - Heavy Heart

(scene: Chelsea is annoyed at her roommate Jenna for spilling the beans that she’s moving out of LA, Jenna approaches Chelsea in her room to apologize)

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(artist: The Willowz)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 29, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(Theme Song)

The Midi Mafia - Phamous

(scene: Chelsea and her friends pull into Vegas and take in all the sights)

The Willowz - Repetition

(scene: Chelsea and her friends have fun while playing Craps in Las Vegas)

Taio Cruz - Dynamite

(scene: Chelsea looks on smiling as models strut the catwalk during poolside fashion show)

Cobra Starship - You Make Me Feel

(scene: Club montage of Chelsea and her friends dancing and having a great time in Las Vegas)

Clara C - Til We Go

(scene: Chelsea and her friends pack up the car and leave Las Vegas anxious to get back to LA while Chelsea reflects on her time spent there)

Hunter Valentine - Scarface

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(artist: Firehorse)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 22, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(Theme Song)

Emiliana Torrini - Big Jumps

(scene: Chelsea builds up the courage to take the plunge on a zipline to a crowd of cheering supporters including her trainer)

Kid Cudi - Up Up & Away

(scene: The sun rises over LA as Chelsea gets ready for an ambitious day)

Firehorse - Machete Gang Holiday

(scene: Chelsea and her friends hang out at an outdoor BBQ)

Jess Penner - Life is Rosy

(scene: Chelsea’s new friend/love interest Devin motivates her to exercise as they hit the stairs together)

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(artist: Joe Gil)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 22, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(Theme Song)

The Decemberists - Don't Carry It All

(scene: Chelsea arrives at the retreat center, external shots of the beautiful scenery as she approaches)

The Village Green - Chomping at the Bit

(scene: Chelsea meets the girls she will share a room with at the retreat)

Amber Rubarth - Good Mystery

(scene: The girls on the retreat share a meal and share stories of weight loss)

Guster - This Could All Be Yours

(scene: Chelsea and her fellow retreat members spend the day growing in confidence and strength through hiking, stretching, and various team building and self-esteem exercises)

Alexi Murdoch - At Your Door

(scene: Chelsea and fellow retreat members sit around the campfire and get ready for a group therapy session)

Choir of Young Believers - Hollow Talk

(scene: Chelsea sits around campfire during retreat and recounts first traumatic experience related to her weight to the group)

Jasmine Ash - Too Calm

(scene: During the retreat, Chelsea takes the time to reflect and write in a journal about what she thinks has been holding her back in life)

Paper Route - Dance on Our Graves

(scene: Chelsea sits with counselor and reads aloud reflections on her life she had written in her diary. This is a very emotional scene)

Joe Gil - Woodblock

(scene: Chelsea has a breakthrough moment with her counselor)

Kyle Andrews - Bigger

(scene: Chelsea feels really good about herself after speaking her mind at the retreat dinner and encouraging the other girls to be more positive)

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(artist: Army Navy)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 8, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(THEME SONG)

Beth Thornley - A-Z

(scene: Chelsea shows up to her first day of work at her new job)

Army Navy - My Thin Sides

(scene: Chelsea and her roommate Jenna light-heartedly exercise together along the boardwalk on Venice Beach)

The Farewell Circuit - Like a House on Fire

(scene: Chelsea heads to the gym to meet with her trainer for first time)

Lucy Schwartz - Gone Away

(scene: Chelsea and her trainer discuss issues and weight loss goals)

Luke Reynolds - One Step at a Time

(scene: Chelsea leaves gym after first meeting with her trainer, reflects on changes she needs to make)

Nathan Mathes - Right Where It Should Be

(scene: Chelsea gets dressed to meet her trainer for her first work out session)

Andrea Ball -Bright Side

(scene: Chelsea and her trainer overlook LA after a hard workout)

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(artist: Annie & The Beekeepers, photo credit: Jennifer Painter)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: November 1, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(THEME SONG)

Cameron Rafati - Salt Lake City

(scene: Chelsea heads to boutique for interview with the owner

The Farewell Circuit - The Inexorable March of Time

(scene: Chelsea feels uncomfortable in her interview at the fashion boutique)

Annie & The Beekeepers - Again and Again

(scene: After the interview, Chelsea turns to fast food to make her feel better)

The Black Angels - Sunday Afternoon

(scene: Chelsea and her roommate Jenna stroll through Venice Beach while taking in all the eclectic characters and scenery)

The Farewell Circuit - Things We Lost

(scene: Jenna shares some of her life struggles with Chelsea and they realize they are similar people)

Kyle Andrews - Take It To Heart

(scene: Jenna shares some of her life struggles with Chelsea and they realize they are similar people)

Amanda Kaletsky - Say You Believe

(scene: Chelsea is excited to hear she has a working audition for a new job)

Rachael Cantu - Counting On You

(scene: Chelsea wakes up and heads out to her interview)

Hot As Sun - New Town

(scene: Chelsea anxiously awaits the news of if she got the job or not)

Val Emmich - EST

(scene: Chelsea gets an exciting phone call that she got the job!)

Jack Penate - Pull My Heart Away

(scene: After finally getting a job in LA, Chelsea celebrates with friends)

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(artist: The Sea Of Cortez)

Chelsea Settles - Airdate: October 25, 2011

Ingrid Michaelson - Be Ok

(Theme Song)

Jake Troth - Material Things

(scene: Chelsea shops for things to put in her new apartment)

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - The Golden Age

(scene: Chelsea hits the LA boutiques looking for a job)

The Static Jacks - My Parents Lied

(scene: Chelsea hands our her resumes to different boutiques in LA)

The Paper Raincoat - Safe In The Sound

(scene: Chelsea talks to her roommate Jenna about the job search)

The Sea of Cortez – The Shores

(scene: Jenna encourages Chelsea not to get discouraged, to keep at the job search)

Jon O'Shaughnessy - 3 33

(scene: Chelsea packs up to head home to see her sick mom)

Beth Thornley - Bones

(scene: Chelsea drives to the hospital to see her mom after her surgery)

Act As If - Be There (Where Is Truth)

(scene: Chelsea visits her mother in the hospital)

Lucy Schwartz - Goneaway

(scene: Chelsea talks with her aunt and cousin about her mom's illness)

Sara Jackson-Holman - Into The Blue

(scene: Chelsea returns to LA, talks to Jenna about how she's feeling)

Kina Grannis - World In Front of Me

(scene: Chelsea tells Jenna she's ready to get back to looking for a job)

Lord Huron - We Went Wild

(scene: Chelsea continues to hand out resumes at boutiques looking for a job)

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