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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

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 theedge@velvetsedge.com    Article reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/style/lee-tilghman-influencer.htmlSee 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 TolleSee 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 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: marvin@astromarv.comWebsite: astromarv.comSee 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 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 othe

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: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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 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  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 RelationshipsSee 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. 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 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: theedge@velvetsedge.com  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: marvin@astromarv.com to book a personal reading or session    Website: astromarv.com 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: theedge@velvetsedge.com  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

 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.comSee 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: @sensualenergyalchemySee 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: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.