Velvets Edge

In a culture that seems to be living to argue lately, Kelly and Chip discuss their top public figures, celebs and tastemakers who are confronting the hard topics in a productive yet inspiring, non-divisive way. Some names you know and others you may not; Kelly has one pick Chip is shocked by. They have a blast from the past on the Reading Rainbow and talk about why the media is making us all go so extreme.    Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, about the Sagittarius Full Moon, Gemini New Moon, Jupiter in Taurus and what that all means for you and your upcoming month of June.  The duo answer's questions like- what are values and why are they so important to defining our own authenticity?  Marv calls for listeners to "move beyond good and bad, right and wrong, or dark and light. See every condition as an aspect of creation, rather than seeing it through the eyes of separation and judgment."  Marv gives his ultimate tips on letting go and trusting.  Website: astromarv.comemail: marvin@astromarv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip introduce this month's word of the month. They also exchange Memorial Day stories and Kelly tells an embarrassing work story where she put her foot in her mouth.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes 102 year old author and pioneer of the holistic medicine movement, Dr. Gladys McGarey. Dr. McGarey speaks with so much wisdom and experience to give listeners the secrets to a well lived life. She talks about the activators of life and also the one tool she and her family have used for generations to live an emotionally and mentally free life.    “When love and life get together, that’s when life starts. Life without love is nothing.”      “The best thing for our mental and emotional health is to keep learning and moving towards the light.”    Book: The Well Lived Life: A 102 years old doctor’s six secrets to health and happiness at every age  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip delivers updates on his new mental and emotional health lesson. Kelly and Chip wrap up the month’s podcast and discuss their favorites. They also talk about the new must in their sleep routines. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly goes solo to give the three simple things she has incorporated into her daily life the last few years that have changed her mental and emotional health drastically.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the importance of authentic human connection for our mental and emotional health. Do you really know your friends, who you are dating or maybe even yourself. They give some questions to help navigate deeper more aligned relationships and even answer some of them together and learn something new about each other.   Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

: Kelly welcomes writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling, Nicole Christie. Founder & CEO of Tulla (tools) Productions, and host of the Here For Me Podcast. Nicole spent many years working in communications for Microsoft and it wasn't until she had two major health crises back to back that she realized she needed a life change. Nicole speaks to the way our body processes or doesn't process emotions and how that can manifest physically. She also speaks to the chronic stress she was under working in the corporate world while trying to manage a marriage with narcissistic abuse.  Nicole and Kelly both let the listeners into the inner workings of their similar relationships and talk about how being a part of those relationships looked in their lives.  "For me it isn't about diagnosing anyone else anymore, it's about listening to my body when it's speaking to me and not trying to turn the other way. It's about how I am behaving and feeling in each situation, not the other person." The

Kelly and Chip welcome back intimacy expert, Susan Bratton, to discuss the importance of sex and intimate connection for your mental health. Susan ends up telling a personal story of a sexual encounter with her husband the night before recording that gives listeners insight into ways to have truly fulfilling sex and connection alone or with a partner.“Can we just start having ‘Storytime with Suse? I’m so turned on!’”Resources mentioned:Moresexmoreoften.comExpandherorgasmtonight.comBetterlover.comInstagram: @susanbrattonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip introduce this month’s theme and also talk about five things making them happy right now.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes back Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, for this month's astrology update which includes a very positive transition for Jupiter, a full moon this Friday and the Eclipse season upon us! Marv breaks down what each sign can expect this month.  Website: astromarv.com Email: marvin@astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip end the month with thoughts of gratitude, what’s truly making them happy and the importance of human connection. And of course a little song…. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to renowned filmmaker and director, Louie Schwartzberg about his latest global initiative, Gratitude Revealed. Louie has spent his notable career providing breathtaking imagery using time-lapse, high speed, and macro cinematography techniques to break barriers as a visual artist that connects with audiences and tells stories that celebrate life and reveal the mysteries and wisdom of nature, people and places. Kelly and Louie talk about the importance of gratitude on mental and physical health, why people who have been through hardship are often the most grateful and why real gratitude doesn't come from anything material. "Ultimately, gratitude is a way of life.....even the hardships are activators of our potential. To look at it that way isn't easy, but it comes with practice."    Watch Party: https://thelouiechannel.vhx.tv/videos/gratituderevealed-watchparty The Louie Channel: https://www.louiechannel.tv/ Watch Louie on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday: https://www.oprah.com/own-steepyoursoul/steep-your

Kelly and Chip deliver good news stories. In a world that feels heavy, the duo decided we could all use a little break and remember the good things. Turns out there is much more kindness and love spreading around the world than we may be reading about on a daily basis. This podcast is all about laughs, love and spreading joy. Happy Good News Friday! Good News Accounts to Follow: @goodnews_movement, @tanksgoodnews, @goodnewsnetwork, @somegoodnews, @good See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is joined by her "brain therapist," certified LENS practitioner, Sheri Rowney, to talk about neurofeedback therapy and why it works. Sheri breaks down the way the wiring in the brain works and what happens to our brains when we experience something traumatic to alter that wire.  "The interesting thing about our brains is that they are literally always just trying to keep us safe. Sometimes they just go about the wrong way of doing that and it impedes our normal function."  Kelly spoke openly about how this particular therapy has helped her dramatically in the last few months after feeling like she was "sleepwalking" through life and unable to find any motivation or drive or even normal thought processes.  "I just kept saying, I just want to feel like myself again and when you told me that 95% of my brain was in Delta (sleeping state) and that you could wake it back up, it was the biggest relief I've felt in years." Sheri describes the massive amount of patients she sees that have been deeply impacted by

With all of the convo coming to the table about our culture's rise in mental health issues, Kelly and Chip bring forth their own questions about the toll social media can take on our brains and mental and emotional well being. Kelly discusses an article she read about influencer culture and relates it to her own struggle with that position and the deep impact it had on her mental and emotional health. Chip brings forth the discussion about the algorithm's impact on our brains and also the constant overstimulation created in our culture. They tie in the overall impact of constantly absorbing information unconsciously, reference why gun violence has brought this to the forefront of mine and even sing a little bit to lighten the heavy mood as of late.    Email your feedback to theedge@velvetsedge.com    Article reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/style/lee-tilghman-influencer.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are bringing this podcast back to the top of your que, for Kelly’s favorite reminder during times of change.  Kelly cans the pre-recorded 'Edge' podcast and talks to the listeners directly. She addresses the current overwhelm, navigating through all the negativity and the story of 'Maybe' that is helping her get through these difficult times. References: Gateway of Acceptance by Eckhart TolleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss last week's mass school shooting in Nashville and how it has directly impacted the community and their lives. Chip talks about his meeting with a local senator. Kelly talks about feeling crippled by the heaviness and waves of emotions of the week. The two discuss value systems and the one act of kindness that can change the world. References: Everytown.org @everytown bradyunited.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly welcomes Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, back to discuss the main energies happening for the month of April, however the discussion moves to the details of what has been happening in Nashville with last weeks school shooting at Covenant. Kelly describes moving through last week energetically with many people directly impacted and where she found some solace amongst all of the grief. Marv touches on Pluto and the major moves shifting our entire societies life experience, where we have seen these shifts before and where they will take us. The underlying theme here is spirituality.Email: marvin@astromarv.comWebsite: astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbine Survivor, Crystal Miller, tells the story of the traumatic, life changing day- April 20, 1999 when two active shooters killed 13 kids and wounded many others right before her eyes. Crystal describes the experience and also how she has used that experience to help others with a similar story. She is the author of 3 books, including two children's books, to help kids understand how to process the mass shootings that have taken place recently. Crystal is also a founder and board member of "Triumph To Tragedy" - a therapeutic retreat at Onsite in Tennessee- for other survivors of mass shootings. "Your Mess is Your Message"  Website: crystalwoodmanmiller.com The Onsite Foundation: Triumph Over Tragedy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.