Velvets Edge

Kelly and Chip welcome award winning porn director, Jacky St. James to the podcast to discuss her life working in the adult entertainment industry. Jacky is known for her feminist approach to porn and describes how the process of writing and directing a porn film has many similarities to other kinds of film shoots. She also tells the story of fearlessly abandoning the life she once sought as an actress and taking the risk to jump into porn. Jacky is also currently getting her master's degree in Family and Marriage Psychology which leads the conversation to dissect much about the connection of psychology to human sexuality and why she sees this everyday in her line of work. They also discuss the fear around discussing porn, yet the fact that the billion dollar industry doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Whether you agree with porn or not, knowledge is power. Kelly discusses why understanding the porn industry is helping her let go of (abandon) some of her preconceived notions and fears about the i

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip share insane stories about wild ways people have abandoned ship and quit their jobs. Please note: these are not given as suggestions, but as a way to vicariously live through people doing the crazy things we have all thought about once or twice. Cheers to a Friday laugh!  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes an old friend & holistic chef, Laura Lea Bryant to the podcast to talk about her new book and business. Laura Lea is a well known holistic chef with two previous cookbooks and former website LLBalanced. After going through a divorce and multiple rough breakups after the divorce, Laura Lea channelled her love for holistic food into a new approach to holistic healing overall. She talks to Kelly about the moment she realized she wasn't living an authentic life and how she knew she needed to take her knowledge from holistic eating and apply it to healing her broken heart. Laura Lea's new book 'Recipes for an Aching Heart' and subsequent coaching program, help clients navigate their grief in a deeper way that offers true healing from the root and also celebrates the food and nourishment our body needs to get through that process. "I really just realized that I knew who I was in business and as a chef, but when it came to relationships, I had absolutely no idea who I was or what I wanted."  Websi

Chip talks about his future possible career move. Kelly asks listeners for feedback on the podcast format. The duo introduces this month’s word of the month and sings a few songs together in the process.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly to discuss the current full moon in Aquarius and all the astrological energy that will be coming up for the month of August.    “This month has a major theme of breaking out of areas of codependency and leaning into your independence in a way that’s authentic to you.” -Marvin Wilkerson    “I swear to God Marv, you are telling my story right now. Everything you are saying is happening in August is exactly what’s happening in my life right now. When people get on to me about astrology I just start laughing now because it’s so spot on, like I’m not exaggerating, I’m not just saying that.”   Email: marvin@astromarv.com  Website: astromarv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accidental bathroom situations, Chip’s on Ozempic and Kelly starts somatic therapy.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best selling author and well-known practicing intuitive, Laura Day is back and discussing ways that your intuition may be speaking to you more this summer than other times of the year. Laura’s goal is to demystify intuition, giving the science backed research behind the way it works.    In this podcast:  -Steps we can take to turn fun times like summer into significant life changes  -How to set goals with your intuition and turn it into manifestation  -How to hack your body with intuition: strategies for achieving your healthiest self by hacking your diet and physical fitness    Website: Lauraday.com Instagram: @lauradayinduit Books mentioned: The Circle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the awkward nature of going number 2 when you are in a new relationship and share stories of mishaps in this arena.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Intuitive Healer, Eboni Banks, about tapping into your intuition as your greatest healing tool. Eboni is clairtangent (the ability to receive information and impressions through touch) and  practices reiki in Brooklyn getting messages from client's bodies energetically. As a sexual assault survivor, Eboni describes her darkest days and how she learned to listen to her inuition during that quiet time and transfer her pain into purpose. Kelly and Eboni talk about the journey of getting to know and accept both your physical and non-physical body and how intuition can be your greatest guide to self love and acceptance.  Instagram: @intuitiveeboniwrites Website: ebonibanks.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly and Chip are back after vacation to introduce this month's new word and topic. They give updates on what happened during the break, discuss Kelly's birthday and answer listener questions Kelly received about getting older, dating & relationships. Chip also tells the listeners the big life lesson he received after introducing his new boyfriend to his family over the break.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com Articles referenced: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/florida-scientist-resurfaces-after-living-underwater-for-record-100-dayshttps://www.ladbible.com/news/joe-dituri-under-sea-atlantic-younger-532969-20230602See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson do discuss the major astrological transits in July. Marv explains what the New Moon in Cancer will bring in emotionally for people and breaks down the energy of the end of the month’s Venus Retrograde. Many astrologers are predicting breakups and divorces from this retrograde, however Marv explains why that isn’t REALLY what’s going on this retrograde season and gives a more positive explanation of how to work proactively with Venus while it’s retrograde. Marv also details what retrogrades actually mean and why they aren’t as doomsday as pop astrology likes to make them out to be.    Email: marvin@astromarv.com Website: individual sign Venus Retrograde readings here: astromarv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip play Never Have I Ever! Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Find people who have what you want and learn how they got it." Kelly uses that tip to have a conversation with healing and movement teacher, Melissa Sgambelluri. Melissa's story of being on American Idol and getting out of toxic relationships-to finding her true self in a new career and love in a safe, loving, growth oriented relationship is intriguing to say the least. Kelly describes Melissa's energy as playful, warm, calm, peaceful, confident and creative and Melissa tells the story of how and why she got there. Melissa explains why so many women are facing burnout. "Sometimes the true power of the feminine is in the power of letting yourself be." Melissa talks about the messiness of healing, the power of not forcing and the beauty in owning your uniqueness. "Everyone is out there trying to have the same body type and do the same thing, but your true power is in being uniquely you. Everyone comes here with their own gift or gifts."Melissa reminds us that nobody actually has it figured out and encourages e

Kelly and Chip talk to CMO of OK Cupid, Melissa Hobley, about the ways to get the most benefit out of dating apps. Melissa gives all the dating app do’s and dont’s, talks app algorithms and how to build the perfect profile. Socials: @melissahobley @okcupid Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to licensed therapist, author and dreamworker, Machiel Klerk, about getting in touch with our own dreams and using them for guidance in our lives. Machiel talks through the 5 steps method to accessing the power of your dreams that he breaks down in his book, Dream Guidance and gives listeners simple questions to start asking your dreams before you go to sleep at night. Website: https://machielklerk.comSocial media: @machielklerk Book: Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream IncubationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly & Chip reflect on what they learned with this month's word: "confront" as the topic. They each share an experience where they found they applied this to their own lives. They also read listener emails that fell under the topic and discuss Al Pacino having a baby at 83, because- why not? Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly welcomes back psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, Terri Cole, to what healthy confrontation actually looks like. Terri gives tools and lists on how to fight fairly. She also breaks down why confrontation can feel so scary, even as adults, and helps listeners navigate different steps to approach it more easily. Website: terricole.comInstagram: @terricole Book: Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live FreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss wild conspiracy theories after a run in with Avril Lavigne at CMA Fest in Nashville.......or was it "Melissa?"  Articles referenced: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/news/a46591/best-celebrity-conspiracy-theories/Paula Deen/Katy Perry: https://www.eonline.com/news/381508/katy-perry-s-face-photoshopped-onto-paula-deen-is-still-paula-deenHelp: https://www.adl.org/conspiracy-theories?gclid=CjwKCAjwhJukBhBPEiwAniIcNTv1CSrQyaZTT96M6j8GlkfX1VJgPJj_5fUXcW8dbQDpcJBiTKrwlhoCFr4QAvD_BwESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author and entrepreneur, Tory Archbold to unlock the power of believing in yourself. Tory got her start as a PR powerhouse building her own firm and becoming Australia’s It PR girl, successfully launching brands such as Zara, Victoria’s Secret, Motorola, and Nespresso. It wasn’t until Tory had a possibly deadly health scare that she had to confront the way she was living her life and get in alignment with what she now calls her true purpose. Tory is now the founder or Powerful Steps, with a mission to share her toolkit with high-octane businesswomen and plot their personal roadmap to success. She reshapes your brands, businesses, and lives using the proven strategies she’s developed over two decades and is sharing many of those tools with Kelly and you today.    I’m this episode, Tory tips include:  How to Shift Into a High Vibration Quickly Using the 45 Second Rule: You can dwell on a challenge for 45 years, 45 minutes, or 45 seconds. Why choosing the 45 second option has moved Tory into the