Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Master astrologer and coach, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly for the June astrology forecast—and things get philosophical fast. Together, they explore the key astrological events of the month, including the Gemini New Moon, Sagittarius Full Moon, and the tense square between Saturn, Neptune, and Jupiter—which all challenge the way we think, believe, and perceive truth. Marvin and Kelly a...

Ever freeze up when someone asks, “So what do you do?” Same. This week, Kelly and Chip get real about the art of pitching yourself—whether you’re building a personal brand, applying for a job, or just trying to explain your vibe without sounding like a walking résumé. We break down the essentials of crafting a compelling personal narrative (without the fluff),...

Ever wonder how women land major deals, build powerful brands, and grow their businesses from scratch? In this episode, Kelly talks to Marty McDonald—founder of Boss Women Media and the Elle Olivia brand now featured in Target—about how to pitch yourself with confidence, define your personal brand, and make bold career moves. They get real about what it actually takes to be an entrepre...

Let’s be real—if you’re a human in the world, you’ve probably been triggered. In this episode, Kelly and Chip unpack what emotional triggers actually are, why they show up, and how they can be surprising (and even helpful). Chip shares some honest moments about realizing his own triggers—and the shame that came with not seeing them sooner. Kelly reframes triggers as s...

Renowned therapist turned holistic life coach Michelle Chalfant joins the podcast to break down The Adult Chair model—her powerful framework for emotional healing and personal transformation. Michelle shares how to move from stuck to empowered by embracing the 5 core pillars of a healthy adult self: owning your reality, feeling your emotions, practicing self-compassion, understanding your tr...

Think you’re just tired? It might be deeper than that. In this episode, Chip and Kelly explore the hidden causes of burnout—like invisible labor and the “tolerations” we quietly put up with every day. These small, constant energy leaks can lead to emotional exhaustion, mental fatigue, and even resentment. Chip also shares surprising signs of burnout that go way beyond physi...

This week, Kelly sits down with Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach who is revolutionizing the way we think about work and purpose. Amina shares her inspiring journey from co-founding a successful branding agency to facing life-threatening burnout and two autoimmune diagnoses—all while grappling with a lack of boundaries and codependency in her career. Now an executive coach fo...

In this episode, Kelly breaks down the deeper meaning of Taurus energy for Chip—and how it’s showing up in real life. From the spiritual importance of rest to reconnecting with pleasure, presence, and what actually makes us feel good, this is a light but real conversation about why slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s powerful. Kelly and Chip share their personal struggles wi...

Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson joins Kelly to break down the key astrology themes for May—and why this month is calling all of us to slow down, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters. From reevaluating your values and redefining success to finding joy in the present moment, this episode is full of grounded, practical wisdom for navigating change with clarity and grace. Kelly and Marv ex...

In this follow-up to Kelly’s powerful conversation with relationship coach Marni Battista, Kelly and Chip dive into their own relationship histories to uncover the sneaky, self-sabotaging patterns that started way back in childhood. From dating addicts and emotionally unavailable partners to chasing chaos that felt like chemistry, they get honest (and laugh a little too) about the roles they...

In this episode, Kelly sits down with transformational coach, entrepreneur, and relationship expert  Marni Battista  for a real, honest conversation about what it actually takes to break old patterns and attract the kind of love you deserve. Kelly shares parts of her own relationship journey—the shifts that completely changed how (and who) she dates—and Marni brings her resea...

You’ve probably said them—or heard them—in tough times: “Everything happens for a reason,” “Time heals all wounds,” “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But do these popular sayings actually help us heal… or just shut us down? In this episode, Kelly and Chip break down some of the most common feel-good phrases we hear in har...

Curious about what your Chiron placement means — and why it matters so much? In this episode, Kelly is joined by certified Evolutionary Astrologer Jill Brown to explore how Chiron (known as the “wounded healer”) reveals your soul’s deepest healing work and karmic patterns from past lives. Jill breaks down the difference between evolutionary and traditional astrology, and sh...

What if the biggest thing holding us back from living our most joyful, embodied, juicy lives… is fear? In this episode, Kelly and Chip explore our strange addiction to fear—why we’re drawn to scary movies, clickbait headlines, worst-case scenarios, and that constant low-level anxiety so many of us live with. They break down what’s happening in the nervous system, how dopam...

Psychotherapist, filmmaker, and podcast host Stephanie James joins Kelly to talk about her heart-expanding new book, Your Big Fat Juicy Life (and Everything After)—a soulful guide to living with more purpose, passion, and zero fear. Drawing from her own healing journey and deep conversations with spiritual thought leaders, Stephanie shares how shifting our relationship with fear—especi...

Inspired by Kelly’s conversation with Lauren Sisler about the power of owning your full story, Chip and Kelly dive into the parts of their lives that once felt hard to share—and how laughter has become a tool for healing. From shame to self-acceptance, they reflect on the moments that shaped them… and wrap it all up with hilarious, dramatic movie trailer voice overs of their own...

You may know Lauren Sisler as the Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter with the signature sideline shimmy — but what you might not know is the heartbreaking story behind her smile. At just 18 years old, Lauren lost both of her parents to a hidden opioid addiction… on the same day. In this episode, Lauren opens up about the shame, silence, and grief she carried for years — a...

In this episode, Chip and Kelly are inspired by the Aries New Moon Eclipse energy and dive into the idea of rebranding your life – with plenty of laughs along the way. From Chip’s epic hair rebrands (perm phase included) to how life’s challenges push us to reinvent ourselves, they explore why clinging to a one-size-fits-all blueprint holds us back. Instead of feeling stuck or pre...

In this episode, Kelly sits down with master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson to dive into the transformative energy of the Aries Solar Eclipse. Known for its bold, direct, and passionate nature, this eclipse calls us to embrace new beginnings, courage, and leadership while cutting away old patterns that no longer serve us. Kelly and Marv explore the activation of Shamanic Warrior Energy, reflecting on...

Kelly and Chip dive into the buzzy world of “trauma”—what it really means, how to tell the difference between an actual trauma response and just a bad day, and why our culture has a habit of taking meaningful words and running them into the ground. From “boundaries” and “healing journeys” to being in your “main character era,” nothing is off li...

The word  trauma  is everywhere these days, but how do you know if you’re actually dealing with trauma—or just going through a rough patch? Kelly sits down with Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Brittany Piper to break it all down, including why traditional talk therapy often  isn’t  enough to fully heal. Brittany explains how trauma is stored in the body...

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...

Ever notice how some people naturally draw others in, while others seem to push people away? What if the key to being more magnetic, successful, and fulfilled was as simple as shifting your energy? In this episode, Kelly sits down with Dr. Harry Cohen, Ph. D., psychologist, executive coach, and author of Be The Sun, Not The Salt. His book is a short, powerful guide on how to uplift others, embody...

This week, Kelly clues Chip in on her convo with root cause health expert and plant medicine practitioner Christy Nault — and things get weird in the best way. From parasite cleanses to coffee enemas (Chip’s literal nightmare?), they dive into the wildest health trends they’ve tried or refuse to try. Plus, what would your body say if it could text you? They al...

Christy Nault has helped over 15,000 people heal from chronic illness — but her journey to becoming a Root Cause Health Practitioner and Plant Medicine expert is deeply personal. After watching her brother suffer from a severe vaccine injury that ultimately took his life, and battling her own long list of chronic conditions — from endometriosis and Lyme to mold toxicity, OCD, and more...