Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Peptides are everywhere right now—from GLP-1s and weight loss to anti-aging and recovery—but what’s actually real, and what’s just hype? Kelly sits down with five-time bestselling author and peptide expert Jay Campbell to break it all down in a way that actually makes sense. They cover what peptides are, why they’ve suddenly exploded in popularity, and how t...

After Kelly’s conversation with relationship expert Jackie Dorman, she and Chip sit down to unpack the part no one really talks about… how much reality TV and social media might be shaping the way we date in real life. Using  The Bachelorette  as the lens, this conversation leads to questions about whether we’ve started treating dating like a show—expecting insta...

ABC’s sudden cancellation of a season of  The Bachelorette  sparked a wave of reactions—but this conversation goes deeper than headlines. Kelly sits down with relationship expert and former TV executive Jackie Dorman to unpack what this moment reveals about modern dating. From how media shapes the way we view relationships to why so many people repeat the same red flags, this...

Kelly and Chip take on the age-old question: are you keeping the peace… or avoiding the truth? As a follow-up to Kelly’s Libra Full Moon episode with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson, they bring the relationship themes into real life—talking about those moments when something feels off, but you don’t want to deal with it. They also put it to the test with a “Keepin...

Kelly sits down with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson for this month’s astrology conversation, focusing less on prediction and more on the energetic themes showing up in real life. This month highlights relationships as mirrors: where things feel out of balance, where truth is rising to the surface, and where something may be asking to shift, deepen, or end. They discuss the energetic oppo...

After Kelly’s conversation with somatic therapist Jordan Dann, she and Chip sit down to unpack the bigger question that came out of it: when someone messes up, are we actually holding them accountable… or just publicly shaming them? They revisit key ideas from the conversation—like why shame doesn’t actually lead to change, why it feels so satisfying to watch someone get c...

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...

After Kelly’s conversation with Chef Chuck Hayworth about how illness can completely change your relationship with food, Kelly and Chip found themselves thinking about something bigger — all the everyday things we don’t really appreciate until they’re gone. From the ability to eat normally to simple comforts like sleep, routines, and the people in our lives, this episode tu...

Chef Chuck Hayworth built his life around food. As a young chef, cooking and eating were both his passion and his profession. But everything changed when he was diagnosed with a rare stomach tumor in his twenties — forcing him to completely rethink his relationship with food and how the body heals. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Chuck for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation about wha...

After Kelly’s conversation earlier this week with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban, she and Chip zoom out to talk about the bigger beauty conversation happening right now.   Plastic surgery, Botox, and cosmetic procedures are more visible and openly discussed than ever before. Instead of judging the trend, Kelly and Chip explore why these conversations seem to be everywhere...

Plastic surgery is often presented as a fast track to confidence — but the reality is far more complex. Kelly sits down with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to talk about the cultural shift around cosmetic procedures, the pressure to look younger, and why plastic surgery is still major surgery that deserves serious thought. They explore the deeper motivations behind c...

There’s a lot happening in the world right now. Instead of adding to the noise, Kelly and Chip decided to do the opposite — slow down and talk about the small things that still make life feel good. After Kelly’s astrology conversation earlier this week with master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson about the bigger energetic shifts happening right now, this episode shifts the focus towa...

What does the current astrology say about the energy we’re all feeling right now? Kelly sits down with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson to discuss the major energetic themes shaping this moment—from collective shifts happening in society to the deeper cycles of change that astrology suggests we’re moving through. This conversation explores the bigger picture of the current astr...

Kelly and Chip dive into a surprisingly tricky dating question: when are high standards truly healthy — and when are they actually protective armor? They talk about modern dating patterns, the psychology of rejecting people too fast, and how swipe culture may be training us to see others as endlessly replaceable. Inspired by a thought-provoking idea about emotional walls, the conversation ex...

Lauren Salaun — transformational facilitator, somatic coach, and feminine embodiment expert — joins Kelly to break down a pattern many successful women quietly experience: feeling accomplished in life but frustrated in love. Together, they explore why dating can feel unexpectedly difficult for high-achieving women and what may actually be happening beneath the surface. From nervous sys...

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...