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Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, joins to dive into the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their impact on health and culture. While Dr. Sowa shares why she believes in the benefits of these medications, she also raises concerns about the way our society is using them as a "quick fix." Her book offers a strategy for users to not only address obesity but also shift toward a lifestyle of prevention and long-term wellness. In this episode, Dr. Sowa challenges common misconceptions about obesity, explaining why it’s a disease, not a failure, and explores why it has become so prevalent in America. Book: The Ozempic Revolution Socials: @alexandrasowamd Website: https://alexandrasowamd.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnys

When your relationship feels off, how do you reset? Chip and Kelly dive into the relatable realities of stale relationships, from petty fights (that are never really about the toothpaste) to quirky habits that can either annoy or bring you closer. We’ll share tips for breaking out of a rut, why laughter is key, and how small moments of connection can make a big difference. Plus, we’re debating everyday quirks in a hilarious round of Cute or Cringe?. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch  Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, couples therapist, coach, and author Carolyn Sharp joins Kelly to discuss her new book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships. Carolyn dives into why relationships get stale and shares her transformative four-step process to bring back love, connection, and vitality. From understanding how relationships work to uncovering your unique needs and mastering the "communication dance," Carolyn offers practical tools to create a healthier emotional bond and a thriving relationship. She also reveals why conflict and repair are the most critical skills for lasting love and how building emotional intimacy is the key to reigniting passion. Book: Fire It Up  Find Carolyn on Instagram: @secureconnectionscoaching HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December always brings that strange mix of exhaustion and clarity, so Kelly and Chip sat down to take an honest look at the year—what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and what stretched them in ways they didn’t expect. They reflect on the wins, the messier moments, the relationships that shaped them, and the habits and patterns they’re ready to leave behind. It’s a grounded, end-of-year check-in that’s equal parts real talk, humor, and the kind of perspective that only comes from living through a long, complicated year. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is joined by Monica Berg, international speaker, spiritual thought leader, author and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. Monica’s mission is to show individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be.  Monica tells listeners the best tools for internal growth, as well as:- 5 Ways to Rethink Loneliness    - 5 Steps to Owning Your Innate Power - 3 Ways to Live and Leave a Lasting Imprint Books: Fear Is Not An OptionRethink LoveThe Gift Of Being Different  Podcast: https://www.spirituallyhungrypodcast.comWebsite: https://rethinklife.todaySocials: @monicaberg74 Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: h

As this long, energetically heavy year winds down, Kelly opens the episode with a few life updates before diving into a conversation that hits especially hard right now. She and Chip explore the kind of burnout that doesn’t always look like burnout—the invisible labor people carry, the quiet “tolerations” that drain energy, and the subtle emotional loads that build over time. They break down how these often-overlooked stressors lead to deeper exhaustion, mental fatigue, and resentment long before most of us recognize what’s happening. It’s a grounded, relatable look at what many are feeling as the year closes out and a reminder of what’s worth evaluating before stepping into a new chapter. If things have felt heavier than usual or you’re craving clarity heading into the new year, this conversation offers perspective that might land exactly where it’s needed. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge

December is a month of truth rising, emotional release, and the collapse of old stories. Master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson breaks down the energetic turning point that pushes clarity, exposes outdated beliefs, sharpens intuition, and marks the beginning of a new spiritually aligned chapter as 2025 comes to a close. Book a personal chart reading with Marv: marvin@astromarv.com Book: Soul Fusion Healing Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com, blhypnosis.com, or SoulFusionHealing.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the new reality of texting being the most used format for communication in our culture in 2024. They debate on certain texting etiquette, response times, lack of response at all and how a lot of the issues still boil down to bad communication skills. "It's like our technology has evolved with mass communication, but our emotional intelligence has not." Kelly also brings up the difference between generations on response time via text and it's actually the opposite of what you may assume.    Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch  Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritual Mentor, Heather Ivany, is an Akashic Guide and Yoga Teacher with twenty+ years of experience leading souls through life-altering transformation and growth that aligns them to their current purpose. Heather joins Kelly for a deep dive into finding our own road maps within and using our intuition to grow and guide us.    How our incarnated purpose is fluid and changes as we evolve How experiencing peace is only the beginning to consciousness & co-creation Why many of your perceive "negative qualities" are actually your superpowers Spiritual practices: the Akashic Records, Yoga Nidra (her specialty), Sankalpa (I Am affirmations), meditation, hypnosis, and energetics.  Why you don’t have to be “high vibe” all the time and how to “befriend” your discomfort to move through it Finding the spiritual practice that speaks to you  Website: https://www.heatherivany.com Socials: @heather_ivany Watch The Velv

After Kelly’s conversation with money expert Shannah Game, Chip and Kelly sit down to unpack what it made each of them realize about their own relationship with money — the habits they inherited, the patterns they repeat, and how all of it shows up in dating. They dive into why we spend the way we do, why we often date people with completely different money experiences, and the deeper “why” underneath our financial behavior. It’s honest, funny, and painfully relatable for anyone trying to understand their own money story. SHANNAH'S FREE WORKBOOK: https://heyshannah.com/rewrite/ Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode, Kelly sits down with Certified Financial Planner™ and Financial Trauma Specialist Shannah Game, whose new book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money reveals why money struggles are rarely just about money. They’re about identity, self-worth, emotional patterns, and the stories we’ve been carrying for decades. Shannah opens up about the major life resets that forced her to look at money — and herself — in a completely new way. She and Kelly explore how trauma, childhood beliefs, fear, and shame quietly shape our financial lives, why so many women hit midlife and feel the urge to start over, and how hormones and menopause can impact everything from our spending to our sense of safety and stability. They also dive into Shannah’s Heal–Plan–Build framework and the deeper emotional work required to shift money patterns that no budget can fix. If you’re ready to understand the emotional side of money — or you&rsquo

Society talks endlessly about having kids — but no one really talks about not having them. This week, Kelly and Chip open up about what it’s like to live a child-free life in a world that still expects everyone to follow the same script. They talk about the pressure to become parents, the guilt and judgment that comes with choosing a different path, the surprising joys of child-free life, and the emotional nuance that no one ever acknowledges. From identity and purpose to societal expectations and double standards, this is a real, honest conversation about a lifestyle that’s more common than people admit — but rarely discussed. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if fertility wasn’t just about reproduction — but a reflection of your entire body’s vitality? In this episode, Kelly sits down with dietitian, researcher, and author Rachel Swanson, whose upcoming book Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility is redefining how women think about reproductive health. Rachel shares her groundbreaking “Fertility 2.0” framework — a whole-body approach that connects gut, oral, and vaginal health, metabolic balance, and even sleep to hormone harmony and long-term vitality. From how your partner’s microbiome might affect conception (yes, even kissing!) to the most common disruptors quietly impacting your hormones every day, this conversation offers science-backed insights and simple, empowering shifts every woman should know. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply trying to feel your best, this episode reframes fertility as a vital sign of overall health — one that reveals how well your body, energy, an

Kelly and Chip unpack the idea that every relationship acts as a mirror—reflecting the patterns, wounds, and beliefs we carry inside. From dating to friendships to work dynamics, they explore how triggers can actually guide healing and self-growth when we stop blaming others and start looking inward. Expect real-life examples, humor, and the kind of self-awareness talk that makes you laugh while it hits deep. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and astrologer Marvin Wilkerson dive into the transformative energy of the Scorpio New Moon — a time of truth-telling, emotional clarity, and reclaiming your personal power. This conversation explores what happens when life pushes you to face what’s been hidden, confront old stories, and finally see where you’ve been giving your power away. Together, Kelly and Marv talk about how truth can feel uncomfortable but ultimately frees you, why control is often rooted in fear, and how this season is calling us to live with deeper integrity and courage. This episode is about standing firm in who you are, breaking through limitations, and using life’s lessons as fuel to step fully into your own strength. Book a personal chart reading with Marv: marvin@astromarv.com Book: Soul Fusion Healing Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com, blhypnosis.com, or SoulFusionHealing.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on I

Kelly and Chip pick up where Kelly’s conversation with relationship expert Thais Gibson left off — breaking down the six stages every healthy relationship goes through and why most of us get stuck along the way. From the “honeymoon high” to the power struggle (and everything after), they share their own experiences, what Love Is Blind gets wrong about modern love, and how Thais’ framework can help us move past the bumps toward something deeper and more real. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all been told to chase the spark — but what happens when it fades? In this episode, Kelly sits down with psychologist and relationship expert Thais Gibson to unpack The 6 Stages of Relationships.They dive into what makes relationships thrive, where most couples get stuck, and how to move through conflict with more awareness and compassion. From the honeymoon phase to the power struggle and beyond, Thais shares the mindset shifts and subconscious healing that can transform how we love. Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool Website: PersonalDevelopmentSchool.com   Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip opens up about turning 50 — what it’s bringing up, what he’s ready to let go of, and how self-love looks different in every season. Kelly and Chip get real about aging, acceptance, and growth... with plenty of laughter (and a few karaoke confessions) from his birthday trip to Key West. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly speaks with Jon Slavet, Founder of Halftime with Jon (HTJ), the network for men at midlife. As an executive and entrepreneur in tech, Jon has led multiple consumer companies from start-up to scaled-up. Earlier in his career he worked at NPR, E!, and Wired. After his personal experience with Divorce at midlife, he was motivated to launch HTJ to support and inspire men going through life-changing experiences. He is happily remarried, and the proud dad of four kids. More about the podcast: With many men experiencing loneliness and disconnection, the need for positive advice and inspiration has never been greater. Halftime with Jon aims to bring expert perspective and insight to help men reconnect to themselves, and what matters most. Season One goes deep into the challenge of Separation and Divorce. With a combination of expert commentary and moments of levity, the podcast delivers the practical tools and emotional strength men need to successfully navigate one of the toughest experiences of their lives.Ke

Kelly and Chip unpack Kelly’s recent convo with psychic medium John Edward and his new book Chasing Evil, where he helps the FBI solve real crimes. They share their own experiences with psychics, those uncanny intuitive gut hits, and dive into a bigger conversation about karma and soul lessons—what they actually believe, what they’re questioning, and how it all ties back to the idea that there might be more going on than meets the eye. John's Instagram: @psychicmediumje John's Website: https://johnedward.net His New Book: Chasing Evil John's App: Evolve+: discount for VE listeners: cookie2025   Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.