Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

After Kelly’s Wednesday conversation with therapist and author Nidhi Tewari about attunement and communication, Kelly and Chip take the discussion into real-world territory.   Why do we immediately jump into advice when someone is upset? How often are people actually asking for solutions versus simply wanting to be heard? And why do certain “supportive” phrases somehow make...

Licensed clinical social worker and EMDR therapist Nidhi Tewari joins Kelly to discuss the powerful skill most of us were never taught: attunement. Based on her upcoming book Working Well, this conversation explores why trying to “fix” others often backfires, what to say when someone is overwhelmed, and how small conversational habits quietly shape trust. A practical, eye-opening discu...

Is “the spark” actually a reliable sign of compatibility — or something that’s quietly sabotaging modern dating? Kelly and Chip unpack the difference between butterflies and nervous system chaos, why instant chemistry can be misleading, and how swipe culture keeps us stuck in constant evaluation mode. The conversation dives into dating apps, the “just one more swipe&r...

Dating feels harder than ever. Dating apps, endless options, and swipe culture have left many people confused, burned out, and questioning what actually leads to real love. In this episode, Kelly talks with April Beyer , a 25-year professional matchmaker and founder of LEVEL Connections , about why modern dating feels broken — and what truly creates lasting relationships. With an 89% matchma...

In this Friday check-in, Kelly and Chip get personal about a feeling they both can’t ignore lately: we can’t do it this way anymore . From work and routines to relationships and expectations, they talk through the tension between wondering  “Is this just a phase?”  or realizing it might actually be a  pivot . They also share their current  micro rebellio...

Early 2026 brings astrology that doesn’t whisper—it demands clarity. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson to explore the Capricorn and Aquarius New Moons shaping January and February 2026, along with the deeper planetary shifts redefining identity, responsibility, and direction. Pluto’s influence pushes honest conversations, firm decisions, and t...

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? Watch us on YouTube! ( By clicking this ) Email us:  theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge...

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.com Instagram: @ terricole  Book...

Ketamine therapy is everywhere right now — and opinions about it are strong. Some people see it as a breakthrough in mental health. Others feel uneasy about what it means to bring a drug like ketamine into a therapeutic setting. In this Friday episode, Kelly and Chip have an honest, open conversation about where they actually land. Kelly asks Chip whether he’d ever consider ketamine th...

Ketamine has quickly become one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — tools in mental health. Some see it as a miracle cure. Others are skeptical or uneasy about the hype. But what if the real story isn’t about a breakthrough drug at all — and instead about how the brain actually heals? In this episode, Kelly sits down with Sharon Niv, cognitive psychologist and co...

These days, it feels like everything—especially politics—is designed to divide us. The outrage, the blame game, the constant fighting…it’s like throwing salt on a wound, making things worse instead of better. After Kelly's conversation with author, psychologist and executive coach, Dr. Harry Cohen, this week, Kelly and Chip ask: What if we approached things differently? If...

Between political tension, social media, and constant bad news, it can feel like everyone is either fighting, shutting down, or both. But according to couples therapist and author Carolyn Sharp, there’s something deeper happening in the brain. In this episode, Carolyn returns to talk about her new book Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships and her TEDx...

Kelly and Chip jump back in with a Friday catch-up, sharing what unfolded over the holidays, a health update from Chip about his mom, and a little life banter along the way. They reflect on the words that defined 2025 and talk through the words they’re bringing into 2026. Watch us on YouTube! ( By clicking this ) Email us:  theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast...

There’s a moment when something quietly but firmly ends. Not because it’s resolved — but because you’re done carrying it. In this episode, Kelly and master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson talk about the energetic themes shaping January — a turning point that marks the end of a long emotional and spiritual chapter, and the beginning of a more self-directed one. This isn&rs...

Kelly and Chip open their settings and reveal the results of how much time they spend on their phones and doing what. They also reveal astonishing stats about how time spent changes as we age and bring some options on doing things differently to live your actual most connected life. Watch us on YouTube! ( By clicking this ) Email us:  theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the po...

Kelly welcomes Dr. Chiti Parikh, one of the leading integrative medicine physicians in the country and the founder of Integrative Health & Wellbeing at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Parikh's first book, Intentional Health: Detoxify, Nourish and Rejuvenate Your Body into Balance is a comprehensive roadmap that empowers individuals to take charge of their health thr...

In this follow-up to Kelly’s conversation with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution , Chip shares his personal experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From the unexpected challenges to the ways it’s impacted his life, Chip offers an honest look at what being on this medication is really like. Kelly and Chip also dive into the stigma surrounding weight loss medic...

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of  The Ozempic Revolution , joins to dive into the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their impact on health and culture. While Dr. Sowa shares why she believes in the benefits of these medications, she also raises concerns about the way our society is using them as a "quick fix." Her book offers a strategy for users to not only address obesity but also shi...

When your relationship feels off, how do you reset? Chip and Kelly dive into the relatable realities of stale relationships, from petty fights (that are never really about the toothpaste) to quirky habits that can either annoy or bring you closer. We’ll share tips for breaking out of a rut, why laughter is key, and how small moments of connection can make a big difference. Plus, we’re...

This week, couples therapist, coach, and author Carolyn Sharp joins Kelly to discuss her new book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships . Carolyn dives into why relationships get stale and shares her transformative four-step process to bring back love, connection, and vitality. From understanding how relationships work to uncovering your unique needs and ma...

December always brings that strange mix of exhaustion and clarity, so Kelly and Chip sat down to take an honest look at the year—what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and what stretched them in ways they didn’t expect. They reflect on the wins, the messier moments, the relationships that shaped them, and the habits and patterns they’re ready to leave behind. It&rsq...

Kelly is joined by Monica Berg , international speaker, spiritual thought leader, author and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. Monica’s mission is to show individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be.  Monica tells...

As this long, energetically heavy year winds down, Kelly opens the episode with a few life updates before diving into a conversation that hits especially hard right now. She and Chip explore the kind of burnout that doesn’t always look like burnout—the invisible labor people carry, the quiet “tolerations” that drain energy, and the subtle emotional loads that build over tim...

December is a month of truth rising, emotional release, and the collapse of old stories. Master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson breaks down the energetic turning point that pushes clarity, exposes outdated beliefs, sharpens intuition, and marks the beginning of a new spiritually aligned chapter as 2025 comes to a close. Book a personal chart reading with Marv:  marvin@astromarv.com Book: Soul Fus...

Kelly and Chip discuss the new reality of texting being the most used format for communication in our culture in 2024. They debate on certain texting etiquette, response times, lack of response at all and how a lot of the issues still boil down to bad communication skills.  "It's like our technology has evolved with mass communication, but our emotional intelligence has not."  Kelly...