After Kelly’s conversation with relationship expert Jackie Dorman, she and Chip sit down to unpack the part no one really talks about… how much reality TV and social media might be shaping the way we date in real life.

Using The Bachelorette as the lens, this conversation leads to questions about whether we’ve started treating dating like a show—expecting instant sparks, constant entertainment, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.

They get into the subtle shift that’s happening in dating right now—where everything can start to feel a little more transactional than relational. All the messaging around empowerment and “knowing your worth” sounds good… but without nuance, it can quietly turn into “what are you going to give me?” instead of actually meeting someone where they are.

Kelly and Chip also question the role of reality TV itself. If these shows are built for ratings, not real love, what are we actually learning from them? And why are we so quick to take those dynamics and apply them to real life?

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

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC’s sudden cancellation of a season of The Bachelorette sparked a wave of reactions—but this conversation goes deeper than headlines.

Kelly sits down with relationship expert and former TV executive Jackie Dorman to unpack what this moment reveals about modern dating. From how media shapes the way we view relationships to why so many people repeat the same red flags, this episode explores the patterns that keep showing up in our love lives.

They talk through how past toxic relationships can influence current choices, why emotional healing matters before entering something new, and what real accountability actually looks like—both in dating and in the way we respond to it publicly.

Visit Jackie's website: JackieDorman.com

Follow Jackie on Instagram: @JackieDormanOfficial

Pre-Order Jackie's newest book, Modern Dating Sucks HERE!

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 take on the age-old question: are you keeping the peace… or avoiding the truth?

As a follow-up to Kelly’s Libra Full Moon episode with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson, they bring the relationship themes into real life—talking about those moments when something feels off, but you don’t want to deal with it.

They also put it to the test with a “Keeping the Peace Olympics,” breaking down real-life scenarios to figure out what’s healthy compromise… and what’s quiet self-betrayal—with plenty of laughs along the way.

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

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly sits down with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson for this month’s astrology conversation, focusing less on prediction and more on the energetic themes showing up in real life.

This month highlights relationships as mirrors: where things feel out of balance, where truth is rising to the surface, and where something may be asking to shift, deepen, or end.

They discuss the energetic opportunities to dig deeper internally and ask the hard questions about the relationships in your life- Because once you see what’s no longer aligned, the next step is deciding what you’re going to do about it. With many planets moving into Aries, this is no longer a sit-and-think kind of energy, it's all moving towards action. Marv also breaks down all the other energetic themes we will shift through this month as other layers to these dynamics.

If things have felt intense, uncertain, or like you’re being pushed to move forward before you feel ready, this episode will help you understand why—and how to work with it.

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.

After Kelly’s conversation with somatic therapist Jordan Dann, she and Chip sit down to unpack the bigger question that came out of it: when someone messes up, are we actually holding them accountable… or just publicly shaming them?

They revisit key ideas from the conversation—like why shame doesn’t actually lead to change, why it feels so satisfying to watch someone get called out, and how quickly we jump to reaction instead of taking a second to think.

Chip brings his real-life perspective, Kelly brings the nuance, and together they explore how this shows up everywhere—from reality TV to relationships to everyday conflict.

It’s a casual, honest conversation that might make you look at “calling people out” a little differently.

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

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a viral post from trauma-informed somatic therapist Jordan Dann sparked intense reactions online, this conversation takes a deeper look at something bigger than a reality TV reunion.

Kelly and Jordan unpack the difference between accountability and public shaming—and why the line between the two has become so blurred. What starts as a discussion about Love Is Blind quickly opens into a much larger conversation about how we process mistakes, conflict, and other people’s humanity in a world that increasingly rewards quick reactions over thoughtful reflection.

They explore why public punishment can feel satisfying to watch—but doesn’t actually lead to real growth. The conversation also dives into how shame actually impacts the nervous system, and whether we’ve started to confuse humiliation with justice. Along the way, they touch on Jordan’s writing about the collapse of critical thinking online—and what it means when we stop engaging with nuance altogether.

Kelly brings her own personal experiences into the discussion, offering an honest perspective on what it feels like to be misunderstood publicly—and why shame doesn’t lead to change, it leads to defensiveness.

Check out more from Jordan Dann: Website // Instagram // Substack

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 Chef Chuck Hayworth about how illness can completely change your relationship with food, Kelly and Chip found themselves thinking about something bigger — all the everyday things we don’t really appreciate until they’re gone.

From the ability to eat normally to simple comforts like sleep, routines, and the people in our lives, this episode turns into a funny, honest, and surprisingly reflective conversation about why it often takes a disruption to notice what’s been there all along.

They talk through the small things that quietly make life better, why humans are wired to overlook them, and what might actually help us see our lives a little more clearly — without needing a wake-up call.

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

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Chuck Hayworth built his life around food. As a young chef, cooking and eating were both his passion and his profession. But everything changed when he was diagnosed with a rare stomach tumor in his twenties — forcing him to completely rethink his relationship with food and how the body heals.

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Chuck for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation about what it’s really like when eating becomes difficult during illness, how recovery can change the way you think about nourishment, and why food can play such an important role in supporting the body during treatment.

Chuck shares the personal experience that eventually led him to write The Chef’s Recovery, where he now helps others navigate the complicated relationship between food, illness, and healing.

This episode feels more like a thoughtful phone chat than a formal interview — exploring everything from the emotional side of eating during illness to what he’s learned more than two decades after his own cancer diagnosis.

Visit Chef Hayworth's website: realmedicalmeals.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.