Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

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 Master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson breaks down the energetic turning point that pushes clarity, exposes outdated beliefs, sharpens intuition, and marks the beginning of a new spiritually aligned chapter as 2025 comes to a close.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.com Follow 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. fluid all the time Website: https://www.heatherivany.com Socials: @heather_ivany 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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 // @chipdorsch Follow 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’re in a season of rebuilding who you are — this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and a fresh sense of possibility. Website: https://heyshannah.com Book: Unraveling Your Relationship With Money Socials: @shannahgame FREE WORKBOOK: https://heyshannah.com/rewrite/ 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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 // @chipdorsch Follow 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, and emotions are truly aligned. (Rachel’s book, Trying!, releases January 6, 2026.) RachelSwanson.com Instagram: @rachelsrx 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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 // @chipdorsch Follow 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 Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 // @chipdorsch Follow 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.com Follow 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 // @chipdorsch Follow 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. Kelly and Jon talk about what a "successful" divorce actually looks like, how and when to start dating and having sexual relationships after divorce, why divorce/separation can be more isolating for men and why a relationship isn't a failure just because it ended. Website: Halftime.network Socials: @halftimewithjon Podcast: Halftime with Jon 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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 // @chipdorsch Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly sits down with world-renowned psychic medium John Edward to talk about his new book, Chasing Evil—a gripping look at where psychic ability meets criminal investigation. Before diving into the story, Kelly and John explore the foundations of psychic work—how intuitive gifts show up for all of us, why the topic sparks such strong reactions, and what it means to practice with ethics and responsibility. They also discuss John’s surprising collaboration with the FBI, the transformation of skeptics into believers, and the moments that proved intuition can reveal what logic can’t. The conversation closes with reflections on spirituality, hardship, and letting go—why “letting go” doesn’t mean failure and how we can find meaning in life’s darker chapters. Socials: @psychicmediumje Website: https://johnedward.net New Book: Chasing Evil John's App: Evolve+: discount for VE listeners: cookie2025 HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Kelly’s chat with celebrity trainer and author Andrea Leigh Rogers, she and Chip unpack why so many of us can’t sit still — and why rest somehow feels wrong even when we’re exhausted. They talk about how burnout became a lifestyle, the pressure to always be “doing,” and the guilt that hits when you actually try to slow down. From endless to-do lists to feeling productive just to feel worthy, this episode is all about learning how to pause without feeling like you’re falling behind — and redefining what enough really means. Check out Andrea's book HERE! 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.

Kelly talks with celebrity trainer, motivational coach, and Xtend Barre founder Andrea Leigh Rogers about how small daily habits can completely transform your energy, productivity, and happiness. Andrea’s new book, Small Moves, Big Life, offers practical tools for women who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode. In this inspiring episode, they unpack: How to beat burnout and reclaim your energy in under 30 minutes a day Why women feel addicted to busyness—and how to break the cycle Simple wellness and mindset habits that create real balance The truth about mom guilt, perfectionism, and procrastination Why rest and nervous system regulation are the ultimate productivity hacks Instagram: @andrealeighrogers Website: https://andrealeighrogers.com/workout/ Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kelly and Chip unpack Libra’s love for harmony and fairness and Aquarius’s rebel streak for independent thinking and collective change. Basically: how do you keep the peace, think for yourself, and still care about everyone else? They laugh through people-pleasing, groupthink, and why balance really comes down to knowing when to stand your ground and when to take care of yourself. 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.

Kelly and astrologer Marvin Wilkerson dive into the powerful energy of the Virgo New Moon and upcoming eclipses. Together they unpack Virgo’s role as the sign of digestion and assimilation—turning life’s struggles into growth, purification, and spiritual unity. Marv explains how this lunation highlights themes of service, patience, and the challenge of perfectionism, while also bringing sudden insights that can break us out of rigid routines. The conversation covers the Virgo-Pisces polarity, karmic lessons of balance and justice, and how these transits may stir both deep healing and collective transformation. From facing inner criticism to learning tolerance, from letting go of suppressed rage to stepping into humble service, this episode explores how the September skies are asking us to ground in purpose and move forward with clarity Book a personal chart reading with Marv: marvin@astromarv.com Book: Soul Fusion Healing Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com or blhypnosis.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Wednesday’s deep dive with therapist Katie Gustafson on the Enneagram’s core fears, Kelly and Chip are putting themselves in the hot seat. Kelly (a 4) opens up about the fear of not being enough, while Chip (a 7) shares how his fear of being trapped or missing out shows up in everyday life. From dramatic spirals to overbooked calendars, the two trade stories, laugh at themselves, and get real about what these fears actually look like behind the scenes. They also share practical tools they’re trying to break the patterns and find more freedom. 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.