Velvets Edge

Kelly and Chip talk about ways they are working on shedding pre-conceived judgments about things they don’t know firsthand. Kelly gives feedback on her thoughts of the Britney Spears memoir. Chip tells listeners about a documentary he recently watched that changed his view on people. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes men’s sexuality coach, Taylor Clark Johnson, to discuss our culture’s relationship to sex and how you can change your own life and relationships by rewiring your brain in your own sexuality.    Taylor describes his own personal journey from erectile dysfunction, early ejaculation and porn addiction to becoming a men’s coach and helping other men on their journey’s to fulfilling and happy sex lives.      Topics discussed include:    -the impact of porn on relationships   -how porn contributed to his erectile dysfunction    -also why he isn’t shaming anyone for getting off on porn and ways to navigate changes in this area if you so desire    -the lack of education and discussion of sex and healthy sexuality in our society    -what is soul fucking?   -making love vs fucking    -self pleasure without porn or fantasy   -sexual astrology    -shame around sex and masturbation for women    -if you like anal play and are a man does that make you gay?   Socials: @taylorclarkjohnson  Website: https://www.

Kelly tells a story of warning about her experience of almost being scammed by men acting like police officers. Please listen if you have received any PPP loans and make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Chip is back in the States. They introduce this month’s theme. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomed Master Astrolger, Marvin Wilkerson, back for Marv’s monthly astrology reading. The energy of October was pretty intense with two eclipses in Taurus wrapping up the month, so Marv discusses what lessons were tied to those eclipses and gives an update on what to expect moving into November with a new moon in Scorpio.Website: astromarv.comEmail: marvin@astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip joins Kelly from Australia, to wrap up this month in podcasts and give all the updates from his trip.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back Enneagram informed therapist, Katie Gustafson to discuss each enneagram number’s core fear. In the often not discussed shadow side of the enneagram, Katie describes how each numbers core fear is a massive part of what drives their day to day life and decisions. The women give examples of the fears playing out in each number’s lives and Katie gives tools to work with and overcome the fears to live a happy and fulfilling life. Socials: @katiegustafson  Website: katiegustafson.co  Enneagram Tools: The Practice (https://katiegustafson.co/thepractice)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip revisit a conversation with sex expert, Susan Bratton, that has them asking the question - does sex get better with age? Plenty of studies and research have suggested that sex does get better with age, and that it's a habit that only improves with experience and understanding of self. So contrary to common myth, you're unlikely to be having the best sex of your life in your 20s. That particular accolade kicks in a few years later.  -https://www.flashpack.com/us/solo/relationships/better-sex-30s-40s-empowerment/#:~:text=Plenty%20of%20studies%20and%20research,in%20a%20few%20years%20later. In this conversation, Susan is discussing the importance of sex for mental health, but ends up telling a story about having sex with her husband the night before and what that looks like in her 60’s. Susan addresses how unhappy she was previously in their sex life and what changed for her and them once she decided to voice her needs and they began exploring more. Susan also explains how that situation ultimately

Description: CONTENT WARNING: this podcast involves stories of childhood sexual abuse.  As a survivor of child sexual assault of the 1999 child pornography case in Willow River, BC, Jessalynn Biederstadt, has shown immense strength in her healing journey. She has spent years working to overcome the trauma she faced and one thing that has helped her most on her journey to building the extraordinary life she has today is speaking with others to share stories of strength and resilience. Jessalynn is now turning her pain into purpose and aims to break the silence and stigma surrounding trauma through honest conversations on her podcast Invisible Scars. She joined Kelly to tell her story of tragedy and triumph.    Podcast: Invisible Scars  Socials: @invisiblescarspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amongst all the heaviness in the world this week, Chip and Kelly attempt to bring a little lightness and joy with Halloween discussion, costume ideas and stories.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly talks to author, speaker and podcast host Katie Horwitch about confronting those often unknown negative narratives circling in our heads in order to unearth the strength in who you were all along.  Katie's new book, Want Your Self, breaks down the ways to identify these negative self-talk patterns, the difference between self like and self love and the 4 steps to self that are the foundation of it all. According to Katie, shifting your negative self talk is more than just speaking nicely to yourself. Katie and Kelly both also share personal examples of ways they have shifted the negative self-talk happening in their lives and the changes they have seen because of it.  Website: katiehorwitch.com Podcast: The WantCast  Book: Want Your Self  Socials: @katiehorwitch WANT website: Women Against Negative Talk --See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly & Chip reveal this month's theme word. The duo also describes their best Halloween costumes and Halloween street activity participation. Chip also tells Kelly what he thinks will happen to her if she ever eats gluten or dairy or anything that isn't labeled organic.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvin Wilkerson joints Kelly to give the real download on the upcoming eclipse season. Marv breaks down why he is calling this a “nasty” eclipse season and tells listeners how to work with the energy so it doesn’t work you.Email: marvin@astromarv.comWebsite; astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly and Chip talk to New York Times Bestselling Author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin, about the internal deep dive of discovering whether or not your are truly living your happiest life.   "Research is actually 'me-search' for me. I wrote the Happiness Project because I was looking at my happy life and just wondering if there was more and could I be happier."  Rubin points out how often we are going through our busy lives without pondering if the things we are doing are actually providing us with happiness. The author tells listeners the biggest blocks to happiness in our day to day routines, as well as describing the simple steps people can take daily to make their lives truly happier. This podcast is full of laughs and insights into the daily struggles of all human beings, while also putting listeners on a tangible track to build their best lives.  Website: gretchenrubin.com Books: Find all of Gretchen's books here  Podcast: Happier with Gretchen Rubin  The Happier AppSocials: @gretchenrubin S

Kelly talks to intuitive energy coach, Wrenn Michelle, about using numerology to navigate your personal life path, the collective energy, relationship compatibility, karma, angel numbers and more. Wrenn explains what numerology is and teaches listeners how to figure out their personal year number and what that means about where they are in their lives. Kelly is shocked by how spot on it is.  LISTENER DISCOUNT: Use the code 'VELVETSEDGE'  here to get Wrenn's Life Cycles course at the discounted rate - $22 Intagram: @thewrennmichelle Website: wrennmichelle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly sits down with the founders of the Home Edit, Clea and Joanna, as the organizing experts spill all of their top tips on how to get and stay organized. The Home Edit has clients including Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Christina Applegate.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laina Caltagirone is a certified life and empowerment coach and teacher of modern spirituality, mindset, and manifestation. After transitioning from her career as an attorney to pursuing her passion in 2016, Laina has found her purpose of helping all who are seeking more happiness and fulfillment. She joins Kelly to give the VE listeners real ways to clean their internal house and find their real soulmate kind of love.  Socials: @Laina_caltagirone Website: lainacaltagirone.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip and Kelly are ranting about ranting. The duo does some “housekeeping” about the way we are housekeeping with cancel culture and talk about the culture they dream of seeing moving forward.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert and coach helping ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they desire and deserve. Amanda is also now an author and her first book, Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life. Amanda joins Kelly to give listeners the first steps and the why's to evaluate their relationships with alcohol. Both Kelly and Amanda share what living alcohol free brought to them personally and also discuss the sober curious movement happening around the world.  Website: amandakuda.com Book: Unbottled Potential: Break Up WIth Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life Socials: @amandakuda Podcast: Unbottled Potential See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly and Chip introduce this month's word and it may be a bit surprising.... Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back Master Astrologer and coach, Marvin Wilkerson, to discuss the breakdowns of the energy in place from the Leo New Moon to Pisces Full Moon and onto the Virgo New Moon. There are many retrogrades all happening and ending in September. Marv gives listeners an overview of the lessons they may be feeling and gives the route to healing. Masculine/feminine energy is also discussed. "The Virgo New Moon is the time we will stand firmly behind what we say. We will begin to project an honest self-image with unchanging values."  Website: astromarv.com  For readings or coaching sessions: marvin@astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.