Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

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.

Dr. Ingrid Clayton joins Kelly to discuss what healing from complex trauma looks like. She describes what trauma responses look like and explains that many people confuse these responses with thinking “that’s just the way I am.” Dr. Clayton explains narcissistic abuse in ways that are easy to digest and also breaks down why it is so important for survivors to feel heard.Book: Believing MeSocials: @ingridclaytonphdWebsite: ingridclayton.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk to intimacy expert, Susan Bratton, on all things intimacy and sex. Kelly inquires about why sex is the one area of our lives that we don't put the growth work into like we do everything else. Chip discovers new questions about sexual soulmates. Susan also talks about her own journey from being unsatisfied sexually in her marriage and finally speaking up to her husband and choosing intimacy over divorce. She gives tips on taking the sexual growth step solo or with your partner to keep evolving sexually. The purpose of this conversation is to normalize a topic that has become so "taboo" to discuss yet is a fixture in every person's day to day life. Susan teaches that there is beauty in learning together, even if it is a bit uncomfortable first. Socials: @susanbrattonWebsite: susanbratton.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Better Than Ezra frontman, Kevin Griffin, about evolving and growing in order to maintain a long lasting and fulfilling career. The lead singer has not only created a successful songwriting and solo career, but also is cofounder of Pilgrimage Festival in Nashville, has published hits for Morgan Wallen and is working on his first book. The two native Louisianian’s also talk about snorting probiotics to get by eating Cajun food, wild younger days, how traumatic experiences impact your decisions and Kevin covers Dave Matthew’s to give Kelly a new theme song.Socials: @kevinmgriffin@wearebetterthanezraFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss new beginnings and fresh starts in the form of organization with celebrity organizer, Ria Safford. Ria has worked with clients like Jen Atkin, Chrissy Teigan, Paris Hilton and more and really started the game 10 days after giving birth to her third child! She talks about being a messy person turned organizer and gives tangible tips for people not wired for organization or born natural organizers. This fun filled conversation is full of laughs and pandemic recovery talks too!Socials: @riorganizeWebsite: riorganize.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly’s dad, Rex, comes on the podcast to talk about his journey from alcoholism to sobriety. He talks about what his relationship with alcohol looked like including years without drinking at all, the self sabotage that was a part of his disease and the relationships that he was on the brink of losing. “Alcohol was the most important thing to me. Period. I couldn’t imagine my life without drinking.” He also talks about finding his greatest life in his sobriety and the greatest gift being the relationships he is able to have because of it. And the moment he relates to finding freedom with a therapist: “I had to go all around the world, just to get across the street….but then the therapist said to me, ‘yeah, but you got across the street.’” Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Americanaddictioncenters.com Great article from Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/31/what-being-sober-has-meant-to-me/Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk about their peaks and valleys of 2022 and Chip reads a story that changed both of their perspectives on the holidays this year. Kelly reads listener emails. 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.

Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly to talk through the transitions and things to expect in 2023. "You are your own authority. This year is all about letting go of the mob mentality." "It's time to dump the ghost of the past. We've got to let go of what was and move forward into the new." Email: [email protected] Website: astromarv.com Hypnosis: blhypnosis.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the end of the year and what’s to come on the VE Podcast. They also sing, wrap and make one request.Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip visits the podcast on a Wednesday to discuss the experience that changed him and his relationship with gratitude this month. Kelly gives updates on her takeaways and reads listener emails. 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 Enneagram Informed Therapist and Coach, Katie Gustafson, about her true journey to gratitude after overcoming breast cancer last year. Katie uses her expertise in the enneagram to break down each numbers relationship to gratitude and the barriers that get in the way for each type. Socials: @katiegustafson.coWebsite: katiegustafson.co Workshop: theselfcareworkshop.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sober Curious UpdateDescription: Kelly gives updates on where she stands with alcohol and her sober curious journey. She answers email questions about whether or not she is drinking at all, what today looks like and what cutting out alcohol completely for 10 months taught her.“Being sober curious means, literally, to choose to question, or get curious about, every impulse, invitation, and expectation to drink, versus mindlessly going along with the dominant drinking culture.” -Ruby Warrington“It was an interesting realization to see how disconnected from self I had become and the level of self respect that came from starting to choose myself and respecting my body. Ultimately, in many ways removing alcohol has really aided in my relationship with self.”The duo discussed mindless drinking and how alcohol is treated as a solution to everything in our culture. Kelly addressed why being sober curious doesn’t mean you have a problem with alcohol.“It’s actually so empowering. When someone says ‘do you want to drink?’ You actually pause and ask yourself- ‘do I want a drink right now?’ I just don’t think it hurts to ask the questions.”They also address the massive physical benefits Kelly discovered, including a drastic change in her anxiety levels.“You start to crave different things- a 20 minute walk, a quiet 10 minutes where you breathe deeply and connect to your body, 2 minutes of dancing around the room. You brain adjusts to new ways to get the hit of dopamine and they actually last longer and have no negative hangover effects.”Chip talks about his own journey of cutting back on alcohol. 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.

You may remember actor, David Moscow, as the kid from the movie Big or as David from Newsies, but today, David is producing, writing and traveling the world to bring his audience From Scratch. Kelly and David discuss the importance of food sourcing, the difference that comes out of a meal you prepare from scratch energetically and how food production is drastically tied to things like climate change, overconsumption and economic issues. They also discuss the budding reminder that we are all connected and the importance of paying attention before it's too late. Website: For more information on the book and show https://www.discoverfromscratch.com/the-showSocials: @davidraphaelmoscowFind Local CSA delivery: www.LocalHarvest.org.Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to life coach, hypnotherapist and programming director of Sage and Sound in NYC, Ryan Haddon about finding gratitude, why relationships are here to heal us and how overcoming addiction was the “window of grace” she needed. Ryan tells her story of coming back from years of alcohol abuse, codependent and love addiction in relationships and a very public divorce why those things were actually the things that saved her life. Ryan and Kelly discuss the mirrors that all relationships bring and how our subconscious mind controls 95% of our thoughts. Ryan gives tools on how to connect with that subconscious mindset and reframe old programming to make different choices in life and relationships.Socials: @ryan.haddonWebsite- ryanhaddon.comSageandsound.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Kelly and Chip introduce this months topic of gratitude without the cheesiness that sometimes surrounds that discussion. Tangible tips from both and Chip discusses his biggest daily miss. Article mentioned: https://www.mindful.org/an-introduction-to-mindful-gratitude/Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to monthly guest, Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson about what kind of things we can expect to come up during both the solar and lunar eclipse. Mars also just stationed retrograde, so Marv discusses the power dynamics that will come into play for the next few months. "Mars is an Aries energy, so we may all get a little selfish in the ways we act to get our needs met from this world." "The questions to ask yourself now are 'what is this showing me? why this experience?' And DO NOT beat yourself up right now or get insecure. That's very important." -Marv Marv also describes the giving nature of Thanksgiving and how that ties into astrology and what we can learn around gratitude and giving. Website: astromarv.comEmail: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip recap this month of overcoming fear topics and update listeners on their personal challenge goals. 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.

Author, CEO and founder of Kane Communications, Cynthia Kane, joins Kelly to discuss the ways fear drives our communication habits and styles. Cynthia details different tools to change your communication styles and better enhance your life and relationships with others and self via the way you communicate.“The way we communicate with ourselves often becomes the way we react to others. And we want to learn to respond, not react. Whether that’s to stop the anger, outburst or even shutting down in communication.”Socials: @cykane1Website: cynthiakane.comBooks: How To Communicate Like a Buddhist, Talk To Yourself Like a Buddhist, How To Meditate Like a BuddhistFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of this conversation, Clare Bowen and Brandon Robert Young discuss how they decided to actually become a singing duo. The duo also told Kelly and Chip some really great tips on marriage, how they maintain such a strong love in a long term relationship and find that work/life balance. They also describe the chilling home invasion that left them traumatized and thinking their lives may be ending and describe how they channeled those emotions to hopefully help others during times of darkness. Plus some really fun rapid fire questions at the end! Socials: @bowenyoungofficial @clarembee @brandonrobertyoung 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.

In Part 1 of a double header convo, Kelly & Chip meet Clare Bowen and Brandon Robert Young, the couple who now forms the musical duo, Bowen Young. Clare talks about her journey of moving from Australia to Nashville to play the role of Scarlett O'Conner on the hit show, Nashville, after battling pediatric cancer for most of her childhood. Brandon describes his journey of moving to town with nothing but a dream and the daily grind and pursuit and wins and losses that all entails. Each story is different, but full of hope and many inspirations for overcoming fear (the VE topic of the month). They also talk about trying "not to fall in love," but eventually caving and Brandon tells the story of proposing to Clare at none other than the Grand Ole Opry.Socials: @bowenyoungofficial@clarembee @brandonrobertyoungFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip are join PhD, Author and Dominatrix, Colette Pervette to talk about releasing fear and stepping into your own power. Colette gives her story of getting into BDSM and talks about why her sessions with clients give the biggest life lessons of finding power. The biggest form of power for ourselves comes when we let go of control and surrender. "It's typically the opposite of what human nature tells us about power. Power isn't in control. It's in releasing control." Colette also teaches about releasing judgement and how the real root of our judgements is usually fear and fear of the unknown. Stay curious, y'all. Sign up for: Mistress ClassWebsite: pervette.comSocials: @colettepervette Also mentioned: Renew BreakUp Bootcamp with Amy Chan 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.

It’s spooky season, which makes it the best time to look at the shadow selves within each of us. Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly to educate listeners on the deep repressed parts of ourselves called the shadow. Marv answers questions like: What is the shadow? How do we know something is a part of our shadow? How do we work with those parts of ourselves and use them to grow and evolve? “The essence of bravery is being without self-deception. However, it’s not so easy to take a straight look at what we do. Seeing ourselves clearly is initially uncomfortable and embarrassing.” -Pema Chodron Marv describes how the shadow will present itself in our lives and how we are co-creators in all that we go through as humans. It’s all here to teach us something and enlighten us. “You learn best from pain and you don’t forget pain.” - Marv “In this life, no one person is better than anyone else. We all have a shadow. In fact, the only way we recognize things in other people is because they are within us.” Website: astromarv.com Email: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Spoooooooky Season!!! Kelly and Chip introduce this month's topic and discuss all the ways they will be working to overcome fear, face fear and expand their minds and yours with this month's guest. They also present a challenge for everyone to start the month that will be followed up on in the last episode of the month! 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 is joined by wealth strategist/business mentor, multiple six-figure entrepreneur and Forbes Coaches Council member, Hannah Koenig, to talk about healing our relationships with money. Hannah is the founder of the Lead Well Summit, a free workshop, that invites well respected experts, authors and entrepreneurs in the money world to cover topics like: trauma and shame around money, emotional spending, financial feminism, investing, credit, debt, budgeting, wealth embodiment and more. Hannah talks to Kelly specifically about the struggles she sees many women facing with money, how to start building wealth- especially if you are just trying to get by and pay your bills and discover the root problem around your relationship with money. Hannah uses similar analogies that are used in healing relationships to healing your relationship with money. Her approach as a young woman herself, makes it easy to digest and less overwhelming, while also giving listeners simple places to start regardless of current circumstances and financial setbacks. She also coaches Kelly on how to ask for more money in her job and own her value. website: Lead Well Summit Socials: @iamhannahkoenig Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip wrap up the month of September and reflect on the topic of acceptance. Chip has trouble focusing, Kelly talks about her spray tan that has her looking like tan mom and also her new relationship with social media. 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.

Dr. Ingrid Clayton joins Kelly to discuss what healing from complex trauma looks like. She describes what trauma responses look like and explains that many people confuse these responses with thinking “that’s just the way I am.” Dr. Clayton explains narcissistic abuse in ways that are easy to digest and also breaks down why it is so important for survivors to feel heard.Book: Believing MeSocials: @ingridclaytonphdWebsite: ingridclayton.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.

International Coach and Intuitive, Amanda Marit, works with entrepreneurs, high level leaders and celebrities in all areas of their careers to tap into their intuition and lead successful business and relationships. She breaks down simple tools to tap into your intuition and leads Kelly and listeners through a two minute quick guide to listening to your higher self. Some Velvet’s Edge podcast turn into mini therapy sessions and this is one between soul sisters! Website: amandamarit.com Socials: @theamandamarit Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip welcome back New York Times Best Selling Author and practicing intuitive, Laura Day, to discuss how to use your intuition in love practices. According to Laura, human connection is the number 1 need for survival, so how do we attract a love that fits. She breaks down specifics, even tips for building a dating profile that attracts the love you want. Laura also explains why breakups can feel even physically painful painful and explains why many of us stay stuck after a relationship ending. Socials: @lauradayintuit Website: Lauraday.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Kelly talks to New York Times Best Selling Author and practicing intuitive, Laura Day, about how everyone in life has their own intuition just waiting to be tapped into. She teaches and facilitates many workshops, helping others learn how to navigate our own intuition in life. Laura explains the difference between anxiety and intuition, how we speak to each other telepathically at all times and how we can tap into our intuition in business. Laura uses years of experience predicting stock market crashes, product launches and more to relate and connect to humans, even at dinner parties. Website: lauraday.comSocials: @lauradayintuit Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip are back with their breakdown of their Labor Day Trip to Colorado for the Seven Peaks Music Festival. Shania Twain, Terri Clark, Peyton Manning and more. 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.

Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly to get to the truth about Mercury Retrograde. Marv explains why Mercury Retrograde is often demonized and mislabeled in pop culture astrology and then breaks down what this specific retrograde energy will be bringing. Think relationships, communication and a chance to redo things from the past.Email: [email protected]: astromarv.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Kelly & Chip are out of office this week for Labor Day and will report back in next week with their adventures from 7 peaks music festival! I’m the meantime, get organized this weekend with tips from Celebrity Professional Organizer (Jen Akin, Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigan), Ria Safford, one of their favorite guests of all time! Socials: @riorganize Website: riorganize.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to licensed therapist, author and dreamworker, Machiel Klerk, about getting in touch with our own dreams and using them for guidance in our lives. Machiel talks through the 5 steps method to accessing the power of your dreams that he breaks down in his book, Dream Guidance and gives listeners simple questions to start asking your dreams before you go to sleep at night. Website: https://machielklerk.comSocial media: @machielklerk Book: Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream IncubationFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip makes request for his burial one day, gives listeners some VERY big news and Kelly goes on her monthly rant. 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 author, created and “soberish” lifestyle advocate, Kayla Lyons about what it means to be sober-ish. The sometimes controversial “soberish” mindset and the sliding scale of alcohol use disorder are unpacked and Kelly talks about her issues with the movement as Kayla explains why the expanded mindset actually has the potential to help more people and re-define people’s relationship to alcohol on a grander scale.Socials: @kaylerlyons, @joinsoberishPodcast: Generation Dry PodcastFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer/songwriter, Fancy Hagood, joins Chip and Kelly to talk about music, self acceptance and letting go of “no” people. Fancy gives listeners take aways of standing in your own power, not letting anyone else define you and the peace that comes with living for yourself. Fancy’s current single, Blue Dream Baby, with Kacey Musgraves is climbing charts and is out now!Socials: @fancyhagoodListen: Blue Dream BabyFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Kelly talks to CSAT licensed therapist, speaker and podcast host, Jason VanRuler about the keystones to healthy relationships. Jason talks about the steps to getting a healthy relationship, as well as the obstacles he sees most amongst his clients on their journey to find these relationships with themselves and others. Socials: @jason.vanruler Website: Jasonvr.com Podcast: Ok, What's Next? Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed therapist and author, Leah Aguirre, joins Kelly and Chip to answer all of your dating and relationship questions. Topics include: black or white thinking, can people change, closure and how to get through fights.Socials: @hertrueempowerment 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 all the talk of toxic masculinity, Kelly reawakens her conversation with Masculine and Feminine energy coach and healer, Jake Woodard. Jake has been a huge part of Kelly's healing process and is a great teacher of what a healing, divine masculine journey looks like. Jake helps dispel narratives of "all men are assholes" or opens up conversations for men looking for help on their own healing journeys. Socials: @jakewoodard Website: jakewoodard.comPodcast: The Awake With Jake Show Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly & Chip dive into this month's pop culture topics. Chip talks about the thing that has his living the dream, Kelly get's fired up (AGAIN) about Will Smith's apology and they discuss whether J Lo and Ben are real. Follow 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 soul’s purpose in a lifetime journey. Why are we all here? What is the point and purpose behind each life? What is our one real job in life?Marv also explains how much we as humans allow our fears to manifest our realities.“All fears are made up. There are none. What we THINK is happening in our lives is never actually what’s really going on- there is usually a fear behind it that we are attaching to and stressing. The stories in our head.”They discuss the difference between our souls and our personalities. Marv also talks through the journey to aligning with our soul selves and breaks down why we have to evolve or things will continue to repeat in this lifetime and more.Website: astromarv.comEmail: [email protected] Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times do you hear women voice frustration about "toxic masculinity" or "all men are assholes" and "men suck?" Kelly welcomes Connor Beaton, author, speaker and founder of Man Talks, to discuss a different perspective to all of these narratives and how he has created a world where men can actually heal old wounds and show up to be the men they either want to be or pretend they are. "Unless a man is brought on the journey of powerlessness, he will always abuse power." Connor sheds insight on why men feel so much pressure to perform, their carried shame and why many men don't feel the therapy world is a place to really grow and change. "Easy is generally not meaningful. Easy is not fulfilling. Especially for men. Do the hard things or the hard things do you." Pre-Order Connor's Book Here: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darknesswebsite: mantalks.comsocials: @mantalks Podcast: Man Talks with Connor Beaton Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip welcome back certified relationship coach and writer, Jillian Turecki, to finish answering all of your dating and relationship questions. Jillian was a guest on the VE podcast last month and the listeners submitted so many questions that she needed to come back to finish them all. Topics include dating apps, weaponizing boundaries, setting boundaries early on, cheaters and guilt after a breakup for your part in the relationship demise. Socials: @jillianturecki Website: jillianturecki.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks about her recent trip to Bali for her 40th birthday and how it changed her on a "cellular level." She describes the places she went, the food, the healers she saw and what she got spiritually and emotionally that she brought back for tackling day to day life in a chaotic world right now. Chip joins in to ask questions and hear the stories. Bali Towns: Canguu, Uluwatu, Ubud Healers: (try via WhatsApp) Pak Man: +62 (0) 813-389-35-369 : the phone is only on Mon-Sat from 10 am-4 pmElectric Lady: +62 819-1623-3330Tina (palm reading, tarot, numerology): +62 818-0543-7178Driver:Mang: +62 819-9933-4297 (he will take you anywhere you want to go on the island)Ubud Boutique Hotel: (If you are a retreat leader looking to book a retreat this is also a great option): The Damayanti Uluwatu Hotel: The AlilaFavorite Shops In Ubud: BiasaPaul Ropp Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Text BOLD to 644-33Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author, coach and speaker, Gina Devee about embracing your own inner queen to find your largest success. Gina went from a broke psychologist to a multi-million dollar success story and is now telling her story of believing in herself, taking risks and embracing her role as a true Queen. She cuts the woo and gives the real tips. "A queen is unavailable to scarcity." Website: divineliving.comSocials: @ginadevee Book: The Audacity To Be a Queen Free Companion Course: divingliving.com/audacity Follow 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 talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, about the planet of karma, Saturn. Marv explains that we each go through multiple Saturn returns in a lifetime and they often look facing karmic lessons and are filled with many opportunities if we open ourselves up to it. He uses Kelly's chart as the example of when they have happened in her life to show the deconstruction to evolution process and talks about the importance Saturn is playing in our world right now. Website: astromarv.comEmail: [email protected] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Tolle Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.