Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Kelly speaks with Jon Slavet, Founder of Halftime with Jon (HTJ), the network for men at midlife. As an executive and entrepreneur in tech, Jon has led multiple consumer companies from start-up to scaled-up. Earlier in his career he worked at NPR, E!, and Wired. After his personal experience with Divorce at midlife, he was motivated to launch HTJ to support and inspire men going through life-chang...

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...

After Kelly’s chat with celebrity trainer and author Andrea Leigh Rogers, she and Chip unpack why so many of us can’t sit still — and why rest somehow feels wrong even when we’re exhausted. They talk about how burnout became a lifestyle, the pressure to always be “doing,” and the guilt that hits when you actually try to slow down. From endless to-do lists to fee...

Kelly talks with celebrity trainer, motivational coach, and  Xtend Barre  founder  Andrea Leigh Rogers  about how small daily habits can completely transform your energy, productivity, and happiness. Andrea’s new book,  Small Moves, Big Life , offers practical tools for women who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode. In this inspiring episode, they...

This week Kelly and Chip unpack Libra’s love for harmony and fairness and Aquarius’s rebel streak for independent thinking and collective change. Basically: how do you keep the peace, think for yourself, and still care about everyone else? They laugh through people-pleasing, groupthink, and why balance really comes down to knowing when to stand your ground and when to take care of your...

Kelly and astrologer Marvin Wilkerson dive into the powerful energy of the Virgo New Moon and upcoming eclipses. Together they unpack Virgo’s role as the sign of digestion and assimilation—turning life’s struggles into growth, purification, and spiritual unity. Marv explains how this lunation highlights themes of service, patience, and the challenge of perfectionism, while also b...

After Wednesday’s deep dive with therapist Katie Gustafson on the Enneagram’s core fears, Kelly and Chip are putting themselves in the hot seat. Kelly (a 4) opens up about the fear of not being enough, while Chip (a 7) shares how his fear of being trapped or missing out shows up in everyday life. From dramatic spirals to overbooked calendars, the two trade stories, laugh at themselves,...

Kelly welcomes back Enneagram informed therapist, Katie Gustafson to discuss each enneagram number’s core fear. In the often not discussed shadow side of the enneagram, Katie describes how each numbers core fear is a massive part of what drives their day to day life and decisions. The women give examples of the fears playing out in each number’s lives and Katie gives tools to work with...

Kelly and Chip explore what your face might be saying without you even realizing it. From health and stress signals to the unexpected ways dogs can pick up on what’s really going on beneath the surface, they unpack how much of our inner world shows up on the outside—and why paying attention matters Watch us on YouTube! ( By clicking this ) Email us:  theedge@velvetsedge.com TikTok...

Ever wondered what your face is saying before you even speak? Kelly sits down with Dr. Todd Frisch, coauthor of WTF? Why the Face, to explore the fascinating world of facial reading. Rooted in centuries of traditional Chinese medicine and backed by decades of clinical experience, Dr. Todd reveals how the lines, shapes, and markings on our faces can uncover hidden health issues, personality traits,...

Kelly and Chip are back—well, sort of. After realizing Chip had  literally nothing to add to Kelly’s deep dive with sex expert Kim Anami about the female orgasm, we decided to take a different approach. The sexual conversation continues... 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 live...

Why does the female orgasm still feel like one of life’s biggest mysteries—even in 2025? This week on Velvet’s Edge, Kelly is joined by board-certified sexologist and host of the  Orgasmic Enlightenment  podcast, Kim Anami. Known for her transformational retreats and global work around intimacy, Kim breaks down the myths, mental blocks, and cultural baggage that keep so...

This week Chip and Kelly take the big Virgo–Pisces energy and make it personal. From Virgo’s perfectionism and endless worry spirals to Pisces illusions and chasing dreams, they ask: are we overthinking life, or just not seeing it clearly? They swap stories of the little things they obsess about, times they projected fantasies onto people, and moments when reality finally hit. Lighthea...

Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson returns to Velvet’s Edge to break down the powerful cosmic shifts happening with the Virgo New Moon and upcoming Pisces Eclipse. We explore: What Virgo energy really means—service, humility, and the “womb of time” where transformation begins. How this New Moon calls us to digest life experiences, face self-criticism, and find spiritual clarity. W...

Following up on the conversation with Dr. Z, Kelly and Chip dive into the 9 traits of narcissism as outlined in the DSM-5. Kelly shares her own experience of being in relationships with narcissists—what it looked like, how it felt, and the signs she missed at the time. She also opens up about the indicators she watches for now to know if she’s falling into the same pattern again. Toget...

Licensed clinical psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Jaime Zuckerman (Dr. Z) unpacks today’s cultural obsession with narcissism and explains why the term has become one of the most overused buzzwords of modern psychology. She clarifies the difference between narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), offering insight into the clinical reality behind the label. The...

Kelly and Chip get curious (and a little cheeky) about what our bodies reveal without us ever saying a word. From the truth about eye contact to whether “resting face” really sends the wrong message, they explore the everyday signals we all miss—and how to spot them. Inspired by their recent chat with expert Adrianne Carter, this is body language decoded in a way that’s equ...

Did you know that most of what we communicate never comes out of our mouths? This week on Velvet’s Edge, Kelly sits down with internationally recognized body language expert and consumer psychology specialist Adrianne Carter to unpack the hidden signals behind our emotions. From spotting red flags in dating and knowing when someone’s lying, to the power of eye contact, confidence cues,...

In this episode, Kelly and Chip follow up on Kelly’s inspiring conversation with Bonnie Hammer—legendary media executive and author of 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work… and the Truth We Need to Succeed. From the leaders who challenged us in all the right (and sometimes wrong) ways, to the leadership traits that inspire us most, we unpack the lessons that stick. Plus, we share our...

Bonnie Hammer spent decades running the most high-pressure, male-dominated rooms in entertainment as the former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal — launching hits like  Suits ,  Mr. Robot , and  The Sinner  along the way. Now, she’s telling the truth about the “empowering” career advice that’s actually holding women back. In this conversation, we dive int...

Is Mercury retrograde really ruining your life—or is it just misunderstood? In this episode, Kelly and Chip break down what Mercury retrograde actually is, why it gets such a bad rap, and how to work with it instead of freaking out every time your texts don’t go through. From tech glitches to mental rewinds, they explore the true purpose behind the chaos and how to use this time for re...

Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson joins Kelly to break down the cosmic intensity of August 2025—starting with a powerful Leo New Moon that calls for ego death, authentic self-expression, and reclaiming your spiritual confidence. With Pluto, Chiron, and the South Node creating deep emotional reckonings, this episode dives into the karmic roots of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and identity wounds....

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 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @...

Jason Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mekanism, an award winning creative advertising agency whose clients include Ben & Jerry's, Peloton, OkCupid, Molson Coors and Alaska Airlines and author of the bestselling book The Soulful Art of Persuasion. He is also the host of the Soul and Science podcast. Although he is wildly successful in business, he joins Kelly to talk about the importance of...