Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson
The Velvet's Edge Podcast is an invitation to explore the beautiful, messy truth that real growth is an inside job. Hosted by Kelly Henderson—a celebrity stylist and men's groomer who has learned firsthand that "looking good" on the outside only gets you so far—this podcast is a space for the conversations you don't always hear out loud. Life has a way of knocking us flat, and Kelly believes there is purpose in that pain. She uses her own journey of plot twists to show that true beauty is found by going inward. On some days, you'll hear deep dives with therapists, healers, and other people who have turned their pain into something beautiful. On other days, Kelly and Chip Dorsch laugh their way through the weird, messy "WTF is this life?" moments, because growth is easier when you and your bestie can laugh through it together. This podcast is for you if you've ever felt empty despite doing everything you were "supposed to" do. It's for you if you're stuck in a toxic relationship cycle and don't know how to get out. It's for you if you're in the middle of a total life plot twist and have no idea where to start. You aren't broken beyond repair. You are simply a human on a soul's journey, and even though we each have our own path, it's a lot easier when we have a little help from our friends.
Episodes
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” mindset, choice overload, and...
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% matchmaking success rate and hundreds ...
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 rebellions — the small, quiet choices ...
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 the dismantling of structures that n...
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?
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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.
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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 therapy himself, and he shares insigh...
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-founder of Joyous PBC, to unpac...
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 we’re all looking at the wor...
Between political tension, social media, and constant bad news, it can feel like everyone is either fighting, shutting down, or both. But according to couples therapist and author Carolyn Sharp, there’s something deeper happening in the brain.
In this episode, Carolyn returns to talk about her new book Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships and her TEDx talk Connection = Survival. She br...
Kelly and Chip jump back in with a Friday catch-up, sharing what unfolded over the holidays, a health update from Chip about his mom, and a little life banter along the way. They reflect on the words that defined 2025 and talk through the words they’re bringing into 2026.
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There’s a moment when something quietly but firmly ends.
Not because it’s resolved — but because you’re done carrying it.
In this episode, Kelly and master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson talk about the energetic themes shaping January — a turning point that marks the end of a long emotional and spiritual chapter, and the beginning of a more self-directed one. This isn’t about fixing or understanding...
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.
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Kelly welcomes Dr. Chiti Parikh, one of the leading integrative medicine physicians in the country and the founder of Integrative Health & Wellbeing at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Parikh's first book, Intentional Health: Detoxify, Nourish and Rejuvenate Your Body into Balance is a comprehensive roadmap that empowers individuals to take charge of their health through five thousand years of science...
In this follow-up to Kelly’s conversation with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, Chip shares his personal experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From the unexpected challenges to the ways it’s impacted his life, Chip offers an honest look at what being on this medication is really like.
Kelly and Chip also dive into the stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the shifting perspective on ...
Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, joins to dive into the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their impact on health and culture. While Dr. Sowa shares why she believes in the benefits of these medications, she also raises concerns about the way our society is using them as a "quick fix." Her book offers a strategy for users to not only address obesity but also shift toward a lifestyle of prevention a...
When your relationship feels off, how do you reset? Chip and Kelly dive into the relatable realities of stale relationships, from petty fights (that are never really about the toothpaste) to quirky habits that can either annoy or bring you closer.
We’ll share tips for breaking out of a rut, why laughter is key, and how small moments of connection can make a big difference. Plus, we’re debating everyday quirks in a hilar...
This week, couples therapist, coach, and author Carolyn Sharp joins Kelly to discuss her new book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships. Carolyn dives into why relationships get stale and shares her transformative four-step process to bring back love, connection, and vitality.
From understanding how relationships work to uncovering your unique needs and mastering the "communication dance," C...
December always brings that strange mix of exhaustion and clarity, so Kelly and Chip sat down to take an honest look at the year—what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and what stretched them in ways they didn’t expect.
They reflect on the wins, the messier moments, the relationships that shaped them, and the habits and patterns they’re ready to leave behind. It’s a grounded, end-of-year check-...
Kelly is joined by Monica Berg, international speaker, spiritual thought leader, author and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast.
Monica’s mission is to show individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be.
Monica tells listeners the best tools for interna...
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