What This Year Taught Us (Whether We Wanted It To or Not) (The Edge)

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-in that’s equal parts real talk, humor, and the kind of perspective that only comes from living through a long, complicated year. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 internal growth, as well as:- 5 Ways to Rethink Loneliness    - 5 Steps to Owning Your Innate Power - 3 Ways to Live and Leave a Lasting Imprint Books: Fear Is Not An OptionRethink LoveThe Gift Of Being Different  Podcast: https://www.spirituallyhungrypodcast.comWebsite: https://rethinklife.todaySocials: @monicaberg74 Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this long, energetically heavy year winds down, Kelly opens the episode with a few life updates before diving into a conversation that hits especially hard right now. She and Chip explore the kind of burnout that doesn’t always look like burnout—the invisible labor people carry, the quiet “tolerations” that drain energy, and the subtle emotional loads that build over time. They break down how these often-overlooked stressors lead to deeper exhaustion, mental fatigue, and resentment long before most of us recognize what’s happening. It’s a grounded, relatable look at what many are feeling as the year closes out and a reminder of what’s worth evaluating before stepping into a new chapter. If things have felt heavier than usual or you’re craving clarity heading into the new year, this conversation offers perspective that might land exactly where it’s needed. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch  Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December is a month of truth rising, emotional release, and the collapse of old stories. Master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson breaks down the energetic turning point that pushes clarity, exposes outdated beliefs, sharpens intuition, and marks the beginning of a new spiritually aligned chapter as 2025 comes to a close. Book a personal chart reading with Marv: [email protected] Book: Soul Fusion Healing Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com, blhypnosis.com, or SoulFusionHealing.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the new reality of texting being the most used format for communication in our culture in 2024. They debate on certain texting etiquette, response times, lack of response at all and how a lot of the issues still boil down to bad communication skills. "It's like our technology has evolved with mass communication, but our emotional intelligence has not." Kelly also brings up the difference between generations on response time via text and it's actually the opposite of what you may assume.    Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch  Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritual Mentor, Heather Ivany, is an Akashic Guide and Yoga Teacher with twenty+ years of experience leading souls through life-altering transformation and growth that aligns them to their current purpose. Heather joins Kelly for a deep dive into finding our own road maps within and using our intuition to grow and guide us.    How our incarnated purpose is fluid and changes as we evolve How experiencing peace is only the beginning to consciousness & co-creation Why many of your perceive "negative qualities" are actually your superpowers Spiritual practices: the Akashic Records, Yoga Nidra (her specialty), Sankalpa (I Am affirmations), meditation, hypnosis, and energetics.  Why you don’t have to be “high vibe” all the time and how to “befriend” your discomfort to move through it Finding the spiritual practice that speaks to you  Website: https://www.heatherivany.com Socials: @heather_ivany Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Kelly’s conversation with money expert Shannah Game, Chip and Kelly sit down to unpack what it made each of them realize about their own relationship with money — the habits they inherited, the patterns they repeat, and how all of it shows up in dating. They dive into why we spend the way we do, why we often date people with completely different money experiences, and the deeper “why” underneath our financial behavior. It’s honest, funny, and painfully relatable for anyone trying to understand their own money story. SHANNAH'S FREE WORKBOOK: https://heyshannah.com/rewrite/ Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode, Kelly sits down with Certified Financial Planner™ and Financial Trauma Specialist Shannah Game, whose new book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money reveals why money struggles are rarely just about money. They’re about identity, self-worth, emotional patterns, and the stories we’ve been carrying for decades. Shannah opens up about the major life resets that forced her to look at money — and herself — in a completely new way. She and Kelly explore how trauma, childhood beliefs, fear, and shame quietly shape our financial lives, why so many women hit midlife and feel the urge to start over, and how hormones and menopause can impact everything from our spending to our sense of safety and stability. They also dive into Shannah’s Heal–Plan–Build framework and the deeper emotional work required to shift money patterns that no budget can fix. If you’re ready to understand the emotional side of money — or you’re in a season of rebuilding who you are — this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and a fresh sense of possibility. Website: https://heyshannah.com Book: Unraveling Your Relationship With Money Socials: @shannahgame FREE WORKBOOK: https://heyshannah.com/rewrite/   Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Society talks endlessly about having kids — but no one really talks about not having them. This week, Kelly and Chip open up about what it’s like to live a child-free life in a world that still expects everyone to follow the same script. They talk about the pressure to become parents, the guilt and judgment that comes with choosing a different path, the surprising joys of child-free life, and the emotional nuance that no one ever acknowledges. From identity and purpose to societal expectations and double standards, this is a real, honest conversation about a lifestyle that’s more common than people admit — but rarely discussed. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if fertility wasn’t just about reproduction — but a reflection of your entire body’s vitality? In this episode, Kelly sits down with dietitian, researcher, and author Rachel Swanson, whose upcoming book Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility is redefining how women think about reproductive health. Rachel shares her groundbreaking “Fertility 2.0” framework — a whole-body approach that connects gut, oral, and vaginal health, metabolic balance, and even sleep to hormone harmony and long-term vitality. From how your partner’s microbiome might affect conception (yes, even kissing!) to the most common disruptors quietly impacting your hormones every day, this conversation offers science-backed insights and simple, empowering shifts every woman should know. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply trying to feel your best, this episode reframes fertility as a vital sign of overall health — one that reveals how well your body, energy, and emotions are truly aligned. (Rachel’s book, Trying!, releases January 6, 2026.) RachelSwanson.com Instagram: @rachelsrx  Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.