Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

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.

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.