Velvets Edge

Just what the world needs: a planet going in retrograde. Kelly and Chip discuss the effects of a planet being in retrograde and why it may actually not be a bad thing. Even if you roll your eyes at all things astrology, some of their research here may surprise you and remind you why it’s important to always #actcasual!Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Williams is a singer/songwriter most famously known for her part in the former duo, The Civil Wars. Joy talks about what life looks like after reaching some of your biggest dreams and also seeing them fall apart. She describes her latest project, Front Porch, and taking a break and getting back to what she loves has made some of her best music yet. Joy also explains why drinking with Adele and tattoos go hand in hand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to badass country music singer, Lindsay Ell about the inequalities for women in country music and why that happened. She also tells Kelly why she will never feel like she is done learning how to play guitar and what dating has looked like for her in quarantine.Socials: @lindsayell Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the prevalence of hook ups happening with exes during quarantine. They also give their thoughts on this as a good idea or bad idea. Then the duo answers a listener email about not getting out of sweats in front of your significant other during quarantine.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Nashville’s go to guy for epic wedding planning, Hugh Howser of H Three Events. Hugh gives advice on any bride dealing with wedding planning during the coronavirus pandemic. He also educates any bride on the best ways to throw the wedding you want. As a little bonus, he also gives his tips for the best at home tan.Socials: @hughhowser Website: hthreeevents.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Brandon Lancaster, the lead singer of LANCO about his take on coronavirus and how all the guys in the band are staying positive. He also talks about what he misses most about his music career and interacting with fans while they are isolating at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to real food advocate and owner of Pinewood Kitchen, Mee McCormick about how she saved her life with food and is now teaching others to do the same. Mee has written two books detailing how food affects our bodies and how we can heal ourselves by balancing our guts. Her restaurant is all organic, biodynamic and grown on her own farm. It's southern food done good for you and it's redefining how "healthy" food looks and tastes. Books:My Pinewood Kitchen: https://rstyle.me/+hrX1K4toCGwPl1FiQDfAZgMy Kitchen Cure: https://rstyle.me/+mWfGGI-t9nEeI2eEdusn0AFollow Mee: Facebook:@meemccormickInstagram @meeemccormick (three E's. That's not a typo)Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to stand up comedian and host of the J-Train and You Up? podcast, Jared Freid. Jared rants about his coronavirus isolation pet peeves, the transition of moving in with his girlfriend and the Bachelor’s Listen To Your Heart. Follow: @jaredfreidPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jtrain-podcast/id672249013https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip gets “accidentally” drunk before the Act Casual recording and the duo dives into the rise of drinking during social isolation. They also answer a listener email about dating.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Wall Street Journal financial journalist, Julia Carpenter, about the costs women look at with egg freezing. Julia gives some loop holes and ways to cuts the costs. She also talks about why women are thinking about this at a younger age, including women in their twenties. Socials: @juliaccarpenter @wsjArticle: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-economics-of-freezing-your-eggs-11581786000 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Lee Brice about what he is doing to managing three kids, a wife and finishing his upcoming album from home during social isolation. He talks about The “University of Lee” aka his version of homeschool.@leebriceWebsite: Leebrice.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a time when no one has any control, Kelly and Chip dive into ways to Act Casual and let go. They also answer a listener email about how to Act Casual when re-scheduling your wedding.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to her fertility nurse, Whitney Bischoff about all things fertility and the many options women have today, including egg freezing. Some of you may recognize Whitney as the last woman standing in Chris Soules season of the Bachelor. The two women also dive into reality tv topics and the Bachelor. Socials: @whitb624@ovaeggfreezing Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Colbie Callait and Nelly Joy of country group, Gone West. The women talk about the strangest thing they have done during social isolation to pass the time. They also dive into the deeper emotions, like grief, and how they are taking time to process those things during this strange life moment.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss "quarantine overachieving" and whether it's ok or not ok to just do nothing. They also answer a listener email about how to Act Casual when you run into your ex with their new partner. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly talks to licensed professional counselor and author of Conquer Anxiety in Ten Weeks, Jessie Jenson. The duo discuss different types of anxiety and what “normal” symptoms people often don’t even realize come from anxiety. They also dive into Jessie’s book and the different tools she gives for conquering anxiety. Socials: @jessiejensontherapy Book link: https://rstyle.me/cz-n/d579iy99zeFollow Kelly @VelvetsEdge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to The Voice, Season 4, winner Danielle Bradbery about the ways she is keeping her creative juicing flowing during coronavirus isolation. Danielle gets honest about her ups and downs during the pandemic. They also y’all about winning The Voice and how that has both hurt and helped her career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the phenomenon that is dating in quarantine and interview one of Chip’s friends who’s dating life has grown exponentially since coronavirus isolation began. He breaks down what people are doing for dates in isolation, how connection may actually be growing stronger and the best game he has learned to play via FaceTime.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to reigning Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst about the misconceptions of pageant girls, what the girls are like behind the scenes and also to live as the reigning Miss USA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to fellow Louisianian and country music artist Jordan Davis about having a new baby at home during coronavirus isolation, connecting with fans without being on the road and the Netflix hit series, Tiger King. Socials: @jordandavisofficialjordandavisofficial.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.