Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Kelly & Chip reflect on what they learned with this month's word: "confront" as the topic. They each share an experience where they found they applied this to their own lives. They also read listener emails that fell under the topic and discuss Al Pacino having a baby at 83, because- why not? Email: [email protected] Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, Terri Cole, to what healthy confrontation actually looks like. Terri gives tools and lists on how to fight fairly. She also breaks down why confrontation can feel so scary, even as adults, and helps listeners navigate different steps to approach it more easily. Website: terricole.comInstagram: @terricole Book: Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live FreeFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss wild conspiracy theories after a run in with Avril Lavigne at CMA Fest in Nashville.......or was it "Melissa?" Articles referenced: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/news/a46591/best-celebrity-conspiracy-theories/Paula Deen/Katy Perry: https://www.eonline.com/news/381508/katy-perry-s-face-photoshopped-onto-paula-deen-is-still-paula-deenHelp: https://www.adl.org/conspiracy-theories?gclid=CjwKCAjwhJukBhBPEiwAniIcNTv1CSrQyaZTT96M6j8GlkfX1VJgPJj_5fUXcW8dbQDpcJBiTKrwlhoCFr4QAvD_BwEFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author and entrepreneur, Tory Archbold to unlock the power of believing in yourself. Tory got her start as a PR powerhouse building her own firm and becoming Australia’s It PR girl, successfully launching brands such as Zara, Victoria’s Secret, Motorola, and Nespresso. It wasn’t until Tory had a possibly deadly health scare that she had to confront the way she was living her life and get in alignment with what she now calls her true purpose. Tory is now the founder or Powerful Steps, with a mission to share her toolkit with high-octane businesswomen and plot their personal roadmap to success. She reshapes your brands, businesses, and lives using the proven strategies she’s developed over two decades and is sharing many of those tools with Kelly and you today. I’m this episode, Tory tips include: How to Shift Into a High Vibration Quickly Using the 45 Second Rule: You can dwell on a challenge for 45 years, 45 minutes, or 45 seconds. Why choosing the 45 second option has moved Tory into the areas that set her heart on fire. — now you are helping clients shift into their highest vibration, tell us about the 45 second rule Self Belief is Your Superpower: How we can open up the power of possibility and tap into the success within us through our self belief. The Power of Connection: How cultivating a network the right way can build your reputation, influence, and advocacy. Coffee Dates Not Lunch: Why you should go on three different coffee dates a week, the three types of coffee dates, and how to stay connected afterwards. What Does Captain Google Say About You?: Why your personal brand shouldn’t just advocate for you but also advocate for others. Socials: @powerfulsteps Website - HERE Book: Self-Belief Is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Life Purpose, Own Your Power, Become a magnet for Miracles - HEREFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a culture that seems to be living to argue lately, Kelly and Chip discuss their top public figures, celebs and tastemakers who are confronting the hard topics in a productive yet inspiring, non-divisive way. Some names you know and others you may not; Kelly has one pick Chip is shocked by. They have a blast from the past on the Reading Rainbow and talk about why the media is making us all go so extreme. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, about the Sagittarius Full Moon, Gemini New Moon, Jupiter in Taurus and what that all means for you and your upcoming month of June. The duo answer's questions like- what are values and why are they so important to defining our own authenticity? Marv calls for listeners to "move beyond good and bad, right and wrong, or dark and light. See every condition as an aspect of creation, rather than seeing it through the eyes of separation and judgment." Marv gives his ultimate tips on letting go and trusting. Website: astromarv.comemail: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip introduce this month's word of the month. They also exchange Memorial Day stories and Kelly tells an embarrassing work story where she put her foot in her mouth. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes 102 year old author and pioneer of the holistic medicine movement, Dr. Gladys McGarey. Dr. McGarey speaks with so much wisdom and experience to give listeners the secrets to a well lived life. She talks about the activators of life and also the one tool she and her family have used for generations to live an emotionally and mentally free life. “When love and life get together, that’s when life starts. Life without love is nothing.” “The best thing for our mental and emotional health is to keep learning and moving towards the light.” Book: The Well Lived Life: A 102 years old doctor’s six secrets to health and happiness at every age Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip delivers updates on his new mental and emotional health lesson. Kelly and Chip wrap up the month’s podcast and discuss their favorites. They also talk about the new must in their sleep routines. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly goes solo to give the three simple things she has incorporated into her daily life the last few years that have changed her mental and emotional health drastically. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the importance of authentic human connection for our mental and emotional health. Do you really know your friends, who you are dating or maybe even yourself. They give some questions to help navigate deeper more aligned relationships and even answer some of them together and learn something new about each other. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

: Kelly welcomes writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling, Nicole Christie. Founder & CEO of Tulla (tools) Productions, and host of the Here For Me Podcast. Nicole spent many years working in communications for Microsoft and it wasn't until she had two major health crises back to back that she realized she needed a life change. Nicole speaks to the way our body processes or doesn't process emotions and how that can manifest physically. She also speaks to the chronic stress she was under working in the corporate world while trying to manage a marriage with narcissistic abuse. Nicole and Kelly both let the listeners into the inner workings of their similar relationships and talk about how being a part of those relationships looked in their lives. "For me it isn't about diagnosing anyone else anymore, it's about listening to my body when it's speaking to me and not trying to turn the other way. It's about how I am behaving and feeling in each situation, not the other person." The women also talk about the recovery process from a relationship like this and often how difficult it is to actually leave. "I kept saying to people- I just want my brain back." The conversation is candid, but raw and real. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of narcissistic abuse, there are resources: https://narcissistabusesupport.com/resources/Nicole's Website: nicolechristie.comHere For Me Podcast Nicole's Instagram: @nicolejchristieFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip welcome back intimacy expert, Susan Bratton, to discuss the importance of sex and intimate connection for your mental health. Susan ends up telling a personal story of a sexual encounter with her husband the night before recording that gives listeners insight into ways to have truly fulfilling sex and connection alone or with a partner.“Can we just start having ‘Storytime with Suse? I’m so turned on!’”Resources mentioned:Moresexmoreoften.comExpandherorgasmtonight.comBetterlover.comInstagram: @susanbrattonFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip introduce this month’s theme and also talk about five things making them happy right now. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, for this month's astrology update which includes a very positive transition for Jupiter, a full moon this Friday and the Eclipse season upon us! Marv breaks down what each sign can expect this month. Website: astromarv.com Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip end the month with thoughts of gratitude, what’s truly making them happy and the importance of human connection. And of course a little song…. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to renowned filmmaker and director, Louie Schwartzberg about his latest global initiative, Gratitude Revealed. Louie has spent his notable career providing breathtaking imagery using time-lapse, high speed, and macro cinematography techniques to break barriers as a visual artist that connects with audiences and tells stories that celebrate life and reveal the mysteries and wisdom of nature, people and places. Kelly and Louie talk about the importance of gratitude on mental and physical health, why people who have been through hardship are often the most grateful and why real gratitude doesn't come from anything material. "Ultimately, gratitude is a way of life.....even the hardships are activators of our potential. To look at it that way isn't easy, but it comes with practice." Watch Party: https://thelouiechannel.vhx.tv/videos/gratituderevealed-watchparty The Louie Channel: https://www.louiechannel.tv/ Watch Louie on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday: https://www.oprah.com/own-steepyoursoul/steep-your-soul-louie-schwartzberg-videoLouie's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_hidden_miracles_of_the_natural_worldInformation on viewing the film can be found here: gratituderevealed.com/watch-film/The Louie Channel Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip deliver good news stories. In a world that feels heavy, the duo decided we could all use a little break and remember the good things. Turns out there is much more kindness and love spreading around the world than we may be reading about on a daily basis. This podcast is all about laughs, love and spreading joy. Happy Good News Friday! Good News Accounts to Follow: @goodnews_movement, @tanksgoodnews, @goodnewsnetwork, @somegoodnews, @good Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is joined by her "brain therapist," certified LENS practitioner, Sheri Rowney, to talk about neurofeedback therapy and why it works. Sheri breaks down the way the wiring in the brain works and what happens to our brains when we experience something traumatic to alter that wire. "The interesting thing about our brains is that they are literally always just trying to keep us safe. Sometimes they just go about the wrong way of doing that and it impedes our normal function." Kelly spoke openly about how this particular therapy has helped her dramatically in the last few months after feeling like she was "sleepwalking" through life and unable to find any motivation or drive or even normal thought processes. "I just kept saying, I just want to feel like myself again and when you told me that 95% of my brain was in Delta (sleeping state) and that you could wake it back up, it was the biggest relief I've felt in years." Sheri describes the massive amount of patients she sees that have been deeply impacted by "Covid Brain" and talks through what is happening with that virus and our brains. Website and contact: http://harmonizedbraincenterstn.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all of the convo coming to the table about our culture's rise in mental health issues, Kelly and Chip bring forth their own questions about the toll social media can take on our brains and mental and emotional well being. Kelly discusses an article she read about influencer culture and relates it to her own struggle with that position and the deep impact it had on her mental and emotional health. Chip brings forth the discussion about the algorithm's impact on our brains and also the constant overstimulation created in our culture. They tie in the overall impact of constantly absorbing information unconsciously, reference why gun violence has brought this to the forefront of mine and even sing a little bit to lighten the heavy mood as of late. Email your feedback to [email protected] Article reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/style/lee-tilghman-influencer.htmlFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are bringing this podcast back to the top of your que, for Kelly’s favorite reminder during times of change. Kelly cans the pre-recorded 'Edge' podcast and talks to the listeners directly. She addresses the current overwhelm, navigating through all the negativity and the story of 'Maybe' that is helping her get through these difficult times. References: Gateway of Acceptance by Eckhart TolleFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss last week's mass school shooting in Nashville and how it has directly impacted the community and their lives. Chip talks about his meeting with a local senator. Kelly talks about feeling crippled by the heaviness and waves of emotions of the week. The two discuss value systems and the one act of kindness that can change the world. References: Everytown.org @everytown bradyunited.org Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, back to discuss the main energies happening for the month of April, however the discussion moves to the details of what has been happening in Nashville with last weeks school shooting at Covenant. Kelly describes moving through last week energetically with many people directly impacted and where she found some solace amongst all of the grief. Marv touches on Pluto and the major moves shifting our entire societies life experience, where we have seen these shifts before and where they will take us. The underlying theme here is spirituality.Email: [email protected]: astromarv.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbine Survivor, Crystal Miller, tells the story of the traumatic, life changing day- April 20, 1999 when two active shooters killed 13 kids and wounded many others right before her eyes. Crystal describes the experience and also how she has used that experience to help others with a similar story. She is the author of 3 books, including two children's books, to help kids understand how to process the mass shootings that have taken place recently. Crystal is also a founder and board member of "Triumph To Tragedy" - a therapeutic retreat at Onsite in Tennessee- for other survivors of mass shootings. "Your Mess is Your Message" Website: crystalwoodmanmiller.com The Onsite Foundation: Triumph Over Tragedy Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly here, hi. I am reposting this podcast this week because I simply do not know what else to do. After a mass shooting, that ended in 7 people (including 3 children) dead, just down the road from my home in Nashville this week, I do not have the words yet to talk about this again. Many of my close friends and specifically their children were greatly impacted by this shooting and to say that this issue being in your backyard brings it to the forefront of your mind is an understatement. I will be back to discuss more of what that is like at some point in the future, but in the meantime, I’m begging you all-no matter where you stand politically- put it to the side. This is bigger than your ego or own personal feelings. This is our children’s lives, safety and freedom. “Listen to the podcast, take the actionable steps, but also compromise and try to work together. This is a political issue, but I think we have to do what we can to lay that down and start working together. We aren’t getting anywhere with otherwise. We all do it, but if more innocent children dying isn’t the time to unite and come together, I don’t know what is. Sending love and healing energy to everyone in Nashville right now. ------ Retired US Army Veteran, gun owner and gun violence survivor, Melody McFadden, joins Kelly and Chip to simplify the conversation about gun laws and gun violence. "I don't want your guns, because I don't want to give you my guns." Melody tells the stories of loss she has faced at the hands of unsafe gun use and also how simple it could be to make those moments safe. On the date this was recorded in mid June, 3,599 people in America had been shot and killed since the mass shooting in Uvalde, TX on May 24. "You have to get a driver's license to drive a car, why shouldn't we have safety measures about owning guns?" Melody is full of love, faith and helpful small action steps we can all take to make our country a safe place to live. Website: everytown.org Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip welcome Dr. Hayden Shafer, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who provides care through the Program for LGBTQ Health, specializing in delivery of primary care and gender affirming treatments across the state. Dr. Shafer speaks from his medical experience working with patients dealing with gender incongruence and educates the duo on the multi- layered process that isn’t typically discussed in our culture. He gives examples and some shocking statics, using science and medicine to hopefully bring light to a community that many of us still know little about. This podcast is meant to shine light on gender incongruence, transgender people and their friends and families to better understand their battles, feelings and lifelong processes that are so often overlooked in media and politics. Resources: Trevorproject.org LGBTQ provider profile AAFP Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Ray Taffe, founder of SELM (Sensually Embodied Leadership Methodology). Ray is a "teacher for high achieving women ready to deepen the overall quality and intimacy of their lives, in every area." She discusses the inner protectors that we use to stay safe and how these protectors may show up and sabotage our present day. The women also break down how to make decisions from your body and intuition vs. your mind. Ray describes how she teaches clients to use their own orgasmic energy to move pain and blocked energy out of their bodies and open up sensitive feeling energy and creativity. Ray also teaches on how to become aware of the emotion or sensations we may be avoiding and "understanding how life is going to keep presenting opportunities FOR YOU to feel that sensation." Socials: @raytaaffe Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2023, it feels like a lot of decisions are made from fear and not knowing the humans behind things. Kelly and Chip welcome Adam Biga, aka The Princess, from Rupaul’s Drag Race and queen of Nashville’s drag scene, to talk about the art and creativity of drag. Adam describes the process and time that goes into each creative drag performance and explains what drew him to drag in the first place. He talks about the difficulties of getting comfortable in your own skin and the losses that came from him leaning in to his true calling. The group discusses the new bill in Tennessee prohibiting drag and what that means and why it’s happening. This podcast is like all other VE podcast, not political, but finding the humanity and learning from a place of love. Socials: @thedragprincess Love Rising tickets for 3/20 in Nashville: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/love-rising-nashville-tickets/712686/e?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24Lnmrfj_QIVJxTUAR2JNgcEEAAYASAAEgKGXPD_BwE Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to relationship author, Rikki Cloos of @anxiousheartsguide, about navigating different attachment styles in relationships. Most of us have heard about anxious, avoidant and secure attachment styles at this point, but do you know how to grow through your attachment style and navigate relationships with other attachment styles? According to Rikki, much of the attachment work out there feels almost doomsday, so she is on a mission in this podcast to speak to the hope their is in any attachment style and why and how you can live a happy and fulfilling secure life. For anxious, avoidant and secure attachment types.Socials: @anxiousheartsguideBooks: The Anxious Hearts Guide & 21 Day Anxious Attachment ChallengePodcast: Rikki and Jimmy on RelationshipsFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the new bill happening in Tennessee to ban and control drag. They stay as far away from the political aspects of this conversation while trying to bring to light the humanity, creativity and connectivity not being discussed in most arguments happening nationwide. Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Bestselling Author, and founder of the Simply Be Agency, Jessica Zweig about owning your authenticity as your super power in life and business. Jessica tells her own story of outward success while being completely disconnected from self and the breakdown that followed and then led her to her own true purpose. The women share their own realizations into the power of leaning into who they actually are, not who the world tells them to be. “When you set yourself free to simply be, you set the world free.” Jessica talks about the power of metamorphosis and how life is an ever going cycle of change. Socials: @jessicazweig Website: simplybeagency.com Book: Be. A no B.S. guide to increasing your self worth and net worth by simply being yourself. Podcast: The Simply Be Podcast Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip introduce this month’s theme of metamorphosis. Chip talks about introducing his boyfriend to his family. Kelly discusses her latest role as video love interest for Kip Moore in Damn Love. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, to discuss the major shifts we can expect in March. As all astrologers are predicting right now, March is expected to be a month of major shake ups and beginnings of transformation globally. Marv describes some of the things we can expect, while also explaining how both masculine and feminine energies play a roll in our upcoming needs. Email: [email protected] to book a personal reading or session Website: astromarv.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip wrap up this month’s podcast and discuss what they took away from the word: EXPAND. Lots of bloopers and left uncensored. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As seen on Oprah Winfrey and Ellen Degeneres, past-life psychic, spiritual teacher and award-winning author, Ainslie MacLeod, joins Kelly to talk about soul ages, soul personalities, past lives and more. Ainslie describes his hesitant journey to accepting his psychic abilities and how he communicates with spirit guides now to give people information about their own soul's journey. Kelly asks Ainslie to explain why he believes that our own understanding of our past lives is the place where we can find the most healing for our current life experience. "Remember, your destiny is not some intangible, distant goal that you might, if you are lucky, discover before you die. As long as it's consistent with your life plan, your destiny is what you're doing right now." Ainslie explains soul families and those weird moments where you meet a total stranger, yet you feel like you've known them for years. He also details his beliefs about what happens to souls and where they go in between lives here on earth. "In choosing circumstances of its birth, your soul was actually thinking, 'what circumstances do I need to help me evolve?' Your soul is nothing if not pragmatic and it's elected your family for its own personal development." He also describes how young soul's and old soul's personalities are being played out politically right now. Socials: ainslie_macleod Books: The Old Soul's Guidebook The Instruction The Transformation Ainslie on Ellen: https://youtu.be/ItBFp_Qq_yoAinslie on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprahs-super-soul/id1264843400?i=1000417835324Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk to former porn star turned podcaster, Candice Horbacz (known as Eva Lovia in the porn industry) to learn more about what really goes on within the porn industry. The conversation highlights the life lessons present anywhere/everywhere when we open our eyes and minds and pay attention. Candice speaks to her experience with setting boundaries, owning one's own power, letting go of shame around sexuality and the importance of listening to yourself and being in tune with your own body. She also gives her perspective on the impact of porn in relationships. The conversation is one that truly represents the common connections between all humans on this journey of life. Podcast: Chatting With CandiceWebsite: chattingwithCandice.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is revisiting a conversation she had with coach and CEO of Sensual Energy Alchemy, Devi Maisha, in 2020 around how to tap into your true sexual energy. In a culture that is both sex obsessed and sex shaming equally, Devi Maisha talks about addressing your own narratives around sex and breaking down your own walls to lean into an act that is as essential to humans as breathing and eating. She addresses healing trauma while also developing deeper relationships and transforming your life to one of abundance and ecstasy.Socials: @sensualenergyalchemyFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip tackle this month’s word expand as it comes in music as an artist evolves. Topics of Grammy’s, Beyoncé and Madonna’s latest Twitter battle. They discuss bodily evolution, evolution in relationships and our own inner evolution and self confidence. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to psychologically and neuroscience MSC turned author, Matt Zemon, about the journey of psychedelics as medicine. Kelly talks about her personal journey with psilocybin, how and why she did it and what she got out of it.Matt gives clarity on the impact of psychedelics on the brain compared to anti depressants/other western medicines. The duo also talk about current government regulations and debates. Matt gives his take on why psychedelics are “the greatest way to get to know yourself.” Socials: @matt.zemonWebsite: https://www.mattzemon.com/Book: Psychedelics For Everyone Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip reveal the word of the month that will guide all of the guests and themes of February. They talk about why they picked this month during what is typically labeled "the month of love" and also what it means on a broader scale culturally. “As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.” - Mahatma Ghandi Question to ponder through this month's podcast: What area of your life can let go of what you think you know and stay open to expansion? Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master Astrologer and coach, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly on the first of February to discuss Kelly’s new feelings on relationships. Marv gives his spiritual perspective on the real purpose of soulmates, Kelly’s explains her new recent revelations about the focus on relationships in our culture and more on love. The two discuss the intellectual, unemotional Aquarian energy and the impact of that energy on our relationships. Marv also breaks down the reason that having faith in something unseen will be more important than the security we’ve attached ourselves to previously in the upcoming months. They also discuss the upcoming full moon energy. “Every time we try and fight a negative feeling, all that does is intensify it.” Website: astromarv.com Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip sort through your feedback for the podcast this month and discuss how the themes continued to show up in their lives with purpose and daring. They each gave their monthly way that their word inspired change and growth in their lives. Kelly reads some of your words for the year. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self Care is such a buzz word in our culture, but it's often associated with random quick fixes that only temporarily give us a fix. In this episode, Kelly talks to Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder and author of Inner Workout, about ways to start having a self-care conversation with yourself, even if it makes you want to cringe. Taylor shares the 5-dimensions of well being and explains how we have mostly focused on the physical up until this point in our culture. She gives tips on learning how to do an inner workout and learn to sit with yourself and also talks about the importance of having a purpose and connection to something bigger than us. Website: innerworkout.co Book: Inner Workout book Socials:@taylorelysemorrison @innerworkoutFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly & Chip talk to psychotherapist and author, Terri Cole, about what may be their most "daring" and "purposeful" challenge this year....learning to set and hold boundaries. Terri's book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free gives easy changes and action steps that you can take in your life to change the way you relate to others, your career or just your own life in general and start living a truly authentic life that you love. She gives listeners three specific tips on how to set a boundary that have both Kelly and Chip taking notes and explains how to be a clear communicator. "It all starts with - I'd like to make a simple request..." She is also giving Velvet's Edge listeners a FREE gift with her Boundaries and Codependency Guide Here: boundaryboss.me/velvet "People get codepency all wrong, I have clients who are the most high functioning, self sufficient people who shake their heads no when I tell them what they are dealing with is codependency. They simply can't fathom that, but that's what it is....high functioning codependency." Website: https://www.terricole.com Socials: @terricole Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With this month's words "Dare" & "Purpose" in mind, Kelly revisits a conversation she had with iconic fashion designer, Norma Kamali. Norma Kamali is one google search away from loads of outward success stories- from Farrah Fawcett's classic red swimsuit, to the "Carrie" dress on Sex and the City- her designs have catapulted a career in fashion for over 50 years. However, in true Velvet's Edge form, those stories of her successes as well as failures launched a much deeper conversation about true life purpose, finding your soulmate and the lessons in the ups and downs of life."I found my soulmate at 65," Norma Kamali tells Kelly. "And I simply wasn't ready for him before that. From failed marriages to childhood happenings, I had a lot to sort out within myself." Ms. Kamali laughs when Kelly says "I'm about to turn 40 and I had this mentality at first, like, my life is done. It's over!" and rebuddles "that's hilarious. You are just getting started." Kamali tells her stories of being broke while having her designs run in major magazines like Vogue and is the greatest reminder of not comparing your insides with others outsides and staying the course to your own purpose. Her story is powerful and inspiring. She is the definition of daring. Shop: normakamali.com Socials: @normakamali Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: With the magnitude of press surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opening up publicly, Kelly and Chip decide that it would be impossible to ignore discussions around these stories. However, instead of simply weighing in on their opinions about the happenings, the duo uses their words of the year, dare and purpose, to discuss both sides of what is happening. They each speak to why these stories tie into their words and how the experience is inspiring to live daringly and with purpose, whether you agree with Harry and Meghan or not. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to LCSW, Yahoo's #1 relationship expert and author of MANifesting Love: A Step by Step Guide to Attracting the Love That is Meant For You, Jaime Bronstein, about the simple ways to attract the love you want. Jaime speaks about the top ways she sees clients block themselves from finding the relationships of their dreams and how our outside experiences reflect our inner reality. "If we are disconnected from ourselves, feeling bad and living life believing we are unworthy of love, the universe will honor exactly that. Through the law of attraction, it will bring us partners who validate that we are not worthy of love, because that is what we believe about ourselves. That's the message we are sending." Jaime puts the words of the month (dare, purpose) into practice and talks about dating apps strengths and struggles and how to use them to your benefit, as well as overcoming any fear you may feel when it comes to dating, putting yourself out there or relationships. Pre-order Jaime's Book before the release date, February 7, and get a free admission to her webinar on January 17! Follow the website link below: Website: https://www.manifestyourperson.comSocials: @therelationshipxpert Radio Show: Love Talk Live on LA Talk Radio Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip start the new year with their tradition of assigning a word of the year to set the intention. They discuss why they do this instead of doing New Year's resolutions: "Resolution setting has an old frequency and comes from a place of lack." They both discuss how they saw last year's words play out in their lives and how the vibe has completely shifted moving forward into a new year. Chip also reveals that he has met someone.... Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so much change happening in our world the past few years, Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson joins Kelly to discuss the way feminine energy will impact and rebuild our future. Marv explains that feminine energy is inside each of us, both men and women, and how the suppression of that energy built the world of the past and how the future depends on understanding and embracing that energy. "We can't go back, so we've got to move forward in a new way." Kelly and Marv discuss the handling of football player, Damar Hamlin's injury during Monday Night Football was the perfect example of our cultures shift into feminine over masculine energy and how the compassion and empathy that was embraced is a part of that. Marv breaks down "Asteroid Goddesses" that are both mythological and astrological and how that energy applies to each of our astrology charts, reminding listeners that an astrology chart is the map of your life. Marv explains that our sun signs, which is the typical pop culture reference to astrology, are actually just a tiny portion of how astrology works in our lives. He gives Kelly a breakdown of her goddess energy and she is shocked by how spot on the description is to her, especially relationally. They also discuss ways to use your sexual energy in creativity in your life. Email: [email protected] Website: astromarv.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of you may know singer/songwriter, Blessing Offor, as the outstanding vocalist who sang so strongly he had all four judges turn their chairs around. Although his talent is something only dreams are made of, it's his sroty of hardship and then his positive outlook on life that makes him the magnetic human that he is. Blessing was born without vision in his left eye and lost vision in his right eye in an accident as a young boy. To most, this would be a tragedy hard to recover from, for Blessing it was his call to channel that hardship into purpose. "If you told me I had the chance to do that moment (losing vision in his right eye) all over again, I would say, where do I stand? I would do it exactly as it happened, because that moment is the moment that shaped me into who I am today." Blessing talks about the one question he asks himself when he is having a hard time or bad day/moment: "We put so much energy into what's wrong, like the traffic, and what I know is that it's never really about the traffic. There is always something deeper that's actually going on." His favorite quote:"Grief carves a canyon, so that joy can overflow it." And the best tidbit his therapist ever pointed out to him about the human condition: "Sitting with yourself is a truly POWERFUL thing." Blessing also tells Chip and Kelly about his musical inspirations, new music coming up and where listeners can go on the journey with him. website: blessingoffor.com socials: @blessingoffor Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.