Velvets Edge

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.

Chip makes request for his burial one day, gives listeners some VERY big news and Kelly goes on her monthly rant. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author, created and “soberish” lifestyle advocate, Kayla Lyons about what it means to be sober-ish. The sometimes controversial “soberish” mindset and the sliding scale of alcohol use disorder are unpacked and Kelly talks about her issues with the movement as Kayla explains why the expanded mindset actually has the potential to help more people and re-define people’s relationship to alcohol on a grander scale.Socials: @kaylerlyons, @joinsoberishPodcast: Generation Dry PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer/songwriter, Fancy Hagood, joins Chip and Kelly to talk about music, self acceptance and letting go of “no” people. Fancy gives listeners take aways of standing in your own power, not letting anyone else define you and the peace that comes with living for yourself. Fancy’s current single, Blue Dream Baby, with Kacey Musgraves is climbing charts and is out now!Socials: @fancyhagoodListen: Blue Dream BabySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Kelly talks to CSAT licensed therapist, speaker and podcast host, Jason VanRuler about the keystones to healthy relationships. Jason talks about the steps to getting a healthy relationship, as well as the obstacles he sees most amongst his clients on their journey to find these relationships with themselves and others. Socials: @jason.vanruler Website: Jasonvr.com Podcast: Ok, What's Next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed therapist and author, Leah Aguirre, joins Kelly and Chip to answer all of your dating and relationship questions. Topics include: black or white thinking, can people change, closure and how to get through fights.Socials: @hertrueempowerment    Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the talk of toxic masculinity, Kelly reawakens her conversation with Masculine and Feminine energy coach and healer, Jake Woodard. Jake has been a huge part of Kelly's healing process and is a great teacher of what a healing, divine masculine journey looks like. Jake helps dispel narratives of "all men are assholes" or opens up conversations for men looking for help on their own healing journeys. Socials: @jakewoodard Website: jakewoodard.comPodcast: The Awake With Jake Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly & Chip dive into this month's pop culture topics. Chip talks about the thing that has his living the dream, Kelly get's fired up (AGAIN) about Will Smith's apology and they discuss whether J Lo and Ben are real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson about the soul’s purpose in a lifetime journey. Why are we all here? What is the point and purpose behind each life? What is our one real job in life?Marv also explains how much we as humans allow our fears to manifest our realities.“All fears are made up. There are none. What we THINK is happening in our lives is never actually what’s really going on- there is usually a fear behind it that we are attaching to and stressing. The stories in our head.”They discuss the difference between our souls and our personalities. Marv also talks through the journey to aligning with our soul selves and breaks down why we have to evolve or things will continue to repeat in this lifetime and more.Website: astromarv.comEmail: marvin@astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times do you hear women voice frustration about "toxic masculinity" or "all men are assholes" and "men suck?" Kelly welcomes Connor Beaton, author, speaker and founder of Man Talks, to discuss a different perspective to all of these narratives and how he has created a world where men can actually heal old wounds and show up to be the men they either want to be or pretend they are. "Unless a man is brought on the journey of powerlessness, he will always abuse power." Connor sheds insight on why men feel so much pressure to perform, their carried shame and why many men don't feel the therapy world is a place to really grow and change. "Easy is generally not meaningful. Easy is not fulfilling. Especially for men. Do the hard things or the hard things do you." Pre-Order Connor's Book Here: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darknesswebsite: mantalks.comsocials: @mantalks Podcast: Man Talks with Connor Beaton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip welcome back certified relationship coach and writer, Jillian Turecki, to finish answering all of your dating and relationship questions. Jillian was a guest on the VE podcast last month and the listeners submitted so many questions that she needed to come back to finish them all. Topics include dating apps, weaponizing boundaries, setting boundaries early on, cheaters and guilt after a breakup for your part in the relationship demise. Socials: @jillianturecki Website: jillianturecki.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks about her recent trip to Bali for her 40th birthday and how it changed her on a "cellular level." She describes the places she went, the food, the healers she saw and what she got spiritually and emotionally that she brought back for tackling day to day life in a chaotic world right now. Chip joins in to ask questions and hear the stories. Bali Towns: Canguu, Uluwatu, Ubud Healers: (try via WhatsApp) Pak Man: +62 (0) 813-389-35-369 : the phone is only on Mon-Sat from 10 am-4 pmElectric Lady: +62 819-1623-3330Tina (palm reading, tarot, numerology): +62 818-0543-7178Driver:Mang: +62 819-9933-4297 (he will take you anywhere you want to go on the island)Ubud Boutique Hotel: (If you are a retreat leader looking to book a retreat this is also a great option): The Damayanti Uluwatu Hotel: The AlilaFavorite Shops In Ubud: BiasaPaul Ropp  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired US Army Veteran, gun owner and gun violence survivor, Melody McFadden, joins Kelly and Chip to simplify the conversation about gun laws and gun violence.  "I don't want your guns, because I don't want to give you my guns."  Melody tells the stories of loss she has faced at the hands of unsafe gun use and also how simple it could be to make those moments safe.  On the date this was recorded in mid June, 3,599 people in America had been shot and killed since the mass shooting in Uvalde, TX on May 24. "You have to get a driver's license to drive a car, why shouldn't we have safety measures about owning guns?"  Melody is full of love, faith and helpful small action steps we can all take to make our country a safe place to live.  Website: everytown.org  Text BOLD to 644-33See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author, coach and speaker, Gina Devee about embracing your own inner queen to find your largest success. Gina went from a broke psychologist to a multi-million dollar success story and is now telling her story of believing in herself, taking risks and embracing her role as a true Queen. She cuts the woo and gives the real tips. "A queen is unavailable to scarcity." Website: divineliving.comSocials: @ginadevee Book: The Audacity To Be a Queen Free Companion Course: divingliving.com/audacity See 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.

Kelly talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, about the planet of karma, Saturn. Marv explains that we each go through multiple Saturn returns in a lifetime and they often look facing karmic lessons and are filled with many opportunities if we open ourselves up to it. He uses Kelly's chart as the example of when they have happened in her life to show the deconstruction to evolution process and talks about the importance Saturn is playing in our world right now. Website: astromarv.comEmail: marvin@astromarv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Tolle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recorded phone call between friends, Kelly and author, Melody Godfred, dive into a range of topics from overwhelm, defeat, the messiness of self love, finding uniqueness and authenticity and even The Kardashians. Kelly tells Melody why she has struggled in her own journey with self love: "I've left myself so many times after the moment I 'decided' I wanted to love myself." Melody explains that she is "embracing the fact that I am a complex person. The more we try to control, the more our ego feels safe, but our authentic self is the exact opposite."  They also discuss the ways that they are finding feelings of safety in the current climate and in a culture that just simply does not feel save. Pre-order Melody's new book 'The Shift' here: The Shift  Socials: @melodygodfred See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip give a June podcast roundup, takeaway lessons and navigate a new sign off for the interview portions of this podcast. Links: everytown.orgSocials for June Guest: @jillianturecki @wild_intuitives @acmliftinglives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly’s dad, Rex, comes on the podcast to talk to about his journey from alcoholism to sobriety. He talks about what his relationship with alcohol looked like including years without drinking at all, the self sabotage that was a part of his disease and the relationships that he was on the brink of losing. “Alcohol was the most important thing to me. Period. I couldn’t imagine my life without drinking.” He also talks about finding his greatest life in his sobriety and the greatest gift being the relationships he is able to have because of it. And the moment he relates to finding freedom with a therapist: “I had to go all around the world, just to get across the street….but then the therapist said to me, ‘yeah, but you got across the street.’” Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Americanaddictioncenters.com Great article from Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/31/what-being-sober-has-meant-to-me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.