Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

After years of conversations about growth, relationships, self-discovery, healing, and figuring out what the hell we’re actually doing here, Kelly and Chip are taking some of their own advice. In this episode, they look back at the moments that made them laugh, the conversations that changed them, and what they’ve learned from doing Velvet’s Edge together. They also talk about wh...

After a viral post from trauma-informed somatic therapist Jordan Dann sparked intense reactions online, this conversation takes a deeper look at something bigger than a reality TV reunion. Kelly and Jordan unpack the difference between accountability and public shaming—and why the line between the two has become so blurred. What starts as a discussion about Love Is Blind  quickly opens...

Kelly and Chip unpack Kelly’s recent convo with psychic medium John Edward and his new book Chasing Evil, where he helps the FBI solve real crimes. They share their own experiences with psychics, those uncanny intuitive gut hits, and dive into a bigger conversation about karma and soul lessons—what they actually believe, what they’re questioning, and how it all ties back to the i...

Kelly sits down with world-renowned psychic medium  John Edward  to talk about his new book,  Chasing Evil —a gripping look at where psychic ability meets criminal investigation. Before diving into the story, Kelly and John explore the  foundations of psychic work —how intuitive gifts show up for all of us, why the topic sparks such strong reactions, and what it mea...

Kelly and Chip talk to intimacy expert, Susan Bratton, on all things intimacy and sex. Kelly inquires about why sex is the one area of our lives that we don't put the growth work into like we do everything else. Chip discovers new questions about sexual soulmates. Susan also talks about her own journey from being unsatisfied sexually in her marriage and finally speaking up to her husband and choos...

What if sexual wellness has far less to do with sex than we've been taught? Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body and one of the pioneers in women's sexual wellness, joins Kelly for a fascinating conversation about why so many women become disconnected from their bodies, their pleasure, and themselves—and how that disconnect impacts every area of life. Together, they unpack what sexual...

After Kelly's conversation with Dr. Florence Comite, Kelly and Chip sit down to share what resonated most—and how it's showing up in their own lives. They talk openly about why they've each chosen to use testosterone, what they were hoping to improve, and what they've actually noticed so far. But this conversation goes far beyond hormones. It's an honest discussion about taking ownership of...

Hormones affect so much more than reproduction—they influence our energy, mood, metabolism, brain health, muscle mass, sleep, and how we age. So why are so many women only talking about them once symptoms become impossible to ignore? This week, Kelly sits down with Yale-trained endocrinologist, physician-scientist, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Florence Comite to discuss a more p...

After Kelly’s conversation with Dr. Frank Spinelli, she and Chip couldn’t stop thinking about one question: what’s the difference between guilt, shame, and embarrassment, and why do so many of us confuse them? This week, they unpack the ideas that stuck with them most, including where shame has shown up in their own lives, how it can quietly keep us playing small, and why the nee...

Dr. Frank Spinelli spent more than 20 years as a practicing physician, helping others while privately battling alcohol addiction and carrying the weight of unresolved childhood trauma. After being forced to revisit his own experience of childhood sexual abuse during the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case, he began to understand shame in a completely different way, ultimately developing a new fr...

What does your ideal life actually look like? Could you describe it in detail? Or are you chasing a version of success you’ve never really defined? Inspired by Kelly’s July astrology conversation with Marvin Wilkerson, Kelly and Chip explore the importance of creating a clear vision for the life you want while remembering to enjoy the one you’re living today. They discuss how dai...

Kelly sits down with Marvin Wilkerson for a look at the energy of the month ahead and the themes that may be showing up in all of our lives. Instead of getting caught in the pressure to do more, fix more, or figure everything out, Marv shares why this season may be inviting us back to something much simpler: presence. Together, they explore the patterns many people are experiencing right now, how...

Society talks endlessly about having kids — but no one really talks about not having them. This week, Kelly and Chip open up about what it’s like to live a child-free life in a world that still expects everyone to follow the same script. They talk about the pressure to become parents, the guilt and judgment that comes with choosing a different path, the surprising joys of child-free li...

What if fertility wasn’t just about reproduction — but a reflection of your entire body’s vitality? In this episode, Kelly sits down with dietitian, researcher, and author Rachel Swanson, whose upcoming book Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility is redefining how women think about reproductive health. Rachel shares her groundbreaking “Fertility 2.0&rdquo...

What if saying no isn't selfish? It’s actually one of the kindest things you can do? Kelly and Chip dive into the idea of a "Summer of No," why boundaries create healthier relationships, and how people-pleasing can leave you feeling burned out. They also talk about leading with kindness without sacrificing yourself, the pressure to always say yes, and the surprising freedom that comes from p...

What happens when you build the life you always wanted… and still don't feel fully alive inside? Kelly Ehlers is a five-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur, founder of two multimillion-dollar companies, and author of Nice Girls Win. But after years of chasing success, checking every box, and creating a life that looked great from the outside, she found herself disconnected from her own joy. In this...

After this week's conversation with psychologist Dr. Glenn Hutchinson about the science and psychology of infidelity, Kelly and Chip sat down to discuss the ideas that surprised them most. From attraction and sexual fantasy to trust and betrayal, they explore some of the gray areas that often get overlooked in conversations about relationships. Should partners openly discuss who they find attracti...

Why do people cheat? Is infidelity really about unmet needs and unhappy relationships, or is the answer more complicated than we’ve been led to believe? This week, Kelly sits down with clinical psychologist and behavioral researcher Dr. Glenn Hutchinson, author of Unfaithful Minds, to explore the hidden psychological processes behind infidelity. Together, they unpack some of the biggest myth...

After Kelly's conversation with Dr. John Lewis, Kelly and Chip are sharing the brain health habits that stuck with them most—and the ones they're trying to put into practice in their own lives. In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, they discuss everything from sleep and stress to movement, nutrition, and the small changes that can add up over time. Kelly also reflects on how having a fami...

In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Kelly sits down with researcher and nutrition expert Dr. John Lewis to talk about what we know about protecting brain health and why these conversations matter long before symptoms appear. Dr. Lewis shares insights from his research on the connection between inflammation, immune health, and cognitive function, including what we've learned about Alzheimer's...

What advice used to drive you crazy that suddenly makes perfect sense years later? After Kelly's June astrology conversation with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson, Kelly and Chip started talking about all the ways their perspectives have shifted over the years. From success and happiness to relationships and personal growth, they share the lessons life has taught them, the beliefs they've change...

June’s energy asks a simple question: now that you know better, what are you going to do about it? In this month’s astrology forecast, Kelly and Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson discuss the themes of building stronger foundations, gaining clarity about what truly matters, and finding the courage to move in a new direction. The conversation explores relationships, communication, perso...

Kelly and Chip continue the conversation inspired by relationship expert Thais Gibson’s framework on the six stages of relationships, from the honeymoon phase to the inevitable power struggle and everything that comes after. Together, they reflect on their own relationship experiences, unpack what modern culture (and shows like Love Is Blind ) often gets wrong about love, and explore what it...

The honeymoon phase gets all the attention, but real love is built in what comes after. In today’s episode, Kelly talks with psychologist and relationship expert Thais Gibson about the 6 stages of relationships, the common patterns that create disconnection, and how couples can move through conflict with more awareness and compassion. Together, they explore attachment styles, subconscious be...

After Kelly’s conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Reid about guilt and unreasonable expectations, Kelly and Chip sit down to unpack what actually stuck with them personally. What started as a conversation centered around women’s guilt quickly turned into a bigger discussion about the ways both men and women are conditioned to feel responsible for everyone, everything, and const...