Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Kelly talks to Wake Forrest Professor and PhD, Dr. Gregory Parks about the psychology of haters and why haters hate. While it is often heard that "haters gonna hate," the two discuss the emotional connection to hate, where it typically comes from in people and how it often has nothing to actually do with the object of their hate. This can be applied to social media trolls, inequality of all kinds,...

Kelly speaks to the current multiple crises happening in the United States and gives references of places to help make a change.  Socials:  @blklivesmatter @colorofchange @mvmnt4blklives @mnfreedomfund @velvetsedge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Kelly talks to up and coming country music sensation, Caylee Hammack. Caylee talks isolation life and the things that are bringing her peace, as well as the new business that she and her band started to keep them working until road life starts again.  Socials:  @cayleehammack website:  http://www.cayleehammack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Follow Velv...

Kelly and Chip discuss the recent re-openings of many places after the coronavirus isolation period, how they feel about re-entry and what precautions they are taking. They also answer a listener email about a friendship breakup.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Follow Ve...

Kelly talks to author of Playing Big, Tara Mohr about why women criticizing other women is still so prevalent in our society. Tara gives insight into who the criticism is actually about (hint: It's usually NOT the person being criticized) and offers insight for all women on realizing their own dreams, desires and healing to gain the fulfillment they are truly seeking.  Socials: @tarasophiamohr  We...

Kelly talks to co-host of the Bobby Bones Show and fellow podcaster, Amy Brown. The women have a little therapy session while talking openly about the emotional roller coasters of quarantine and the things Amy has learned not only about her children, but also about herself. She gives tips on some tricks that have helped her calm her fears, as well as grow in her relationships.  Socials: @radioamy...

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: @chipdorsch Email: actcasual@velvetsed...

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...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagra...

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: @chipdorsch Email: actcasual@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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 you...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

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 redefin...

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: @jaredfreid Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jtrain-podcast/id672249013 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383 Learn mo...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/l...

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  @wsj Article:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-economics-of-freezing-your-eggs-1158...

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. @leebrice Website: Leebrice.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnyst...

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.iheart...

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.com Follow Velvet's...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velv...

 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/d579iy99ze Fo...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge...

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 Lea...

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.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.