Velvets Edge

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: theedge@velvetsedge.com  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.comSee 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 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.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.comSee 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/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: marvin@astromarv.comSee 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: theedge@velvetsedge.com  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 BuddhistSee 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: theedge@velvetsedge.com    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 @brandonrobertyoungSee 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: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee 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 wit

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: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee 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 circumsta

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: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee 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.comSee 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. T

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 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.