Velvets Edge

Kelly, Chip and licensed clinical social worker and writer, Leah Aguirre answer your love and relationship questions. Leah has a focus in trauma based dynamics and women in relationships and brings her expert option to the responses.  Socials: @hertrueempowerment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Better Than Ezra frontman, Kevin Griffin, about evolving and growing in order to maintain a long lasting and fulfilling career. The lead singer has not only created a successful songwriting and solo career, but also is cofounder of Pilgrimage Festival in Nashville, has published hits for Morgan Wallen and is working on his first book. The two native Louisianian’s also talk about snorting probiotics to get by eating Cajun food, wild younger days, how traumatic experiences impact your decisions and Kevin covers Dave Matthew’s to give Kelly a new theme song.Socials: @kevinmgriffin@wearebetterthanezra@pilgrimagefeativalWebsite: kevingriffinmusic.comPilgrimagefestival.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss odd ways to punish a partner after a fight.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to her astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, on the upcoming eclipses we are experiencing and what kind of energy and shifts they will bring. Marv gives tips on what to observe and work on during this season to prepare for what's to come and thrive.  Email: marvin@astromarv.com Website: astromarv.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip play Never Have I Ever! Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Nashville up and coming artist, Nate Smith about his journey from losing everything in a wildfire in California to finding his purpose in music shortly after. Nate also talks about signing with Sony Music Nashville and his new music coming May 6!  Instagram: @natesmith TikTok: @natesmithmusic Website: natesmithofficial.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer your listener questions and feedback surrounding all of this month’s podcast! Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is interviewed by licensed therapist, Jodi White, about the relationship patterns she is working to dismantle and lay down. She also discusses how alcohol factors into these dynamics and why she decided to take a break from the bottle while she heals.Read: Facing Love Addiction by Pia MellodyListen To: Journals of a Love Addict with Jodi WhiteSocials: @jodiwhite_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Enneagram specialist, Jorga White, is back with Kelly and Chip to discuss the driving forces behind each enneagram number and why understanding your number's motivators can help heal your life and relationships.  Socials: @jorjawhitecoachingWebsite: Jorjawhite.com    Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk to enneagram specialist, Jorja White, about her life life lived as a closeted gay woman in a heterosexual marriage with 3 children in the south. Jorja describes what that life was like and how the enneagram and her self discovery journey helped her finally speak her truth, discover a new career path and live as her authentic self.  Socials: @jorjawhitecoaching website: jorjawhite.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip and Dr. Joli Hamilton answer your sex, dating, love and relationship questions. This podcast was heavy on the sex questions, so please be mindful if that is triggering to you or you have kids in the car!   Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, about what we can do spect this month energy wise. Marv breaks down the impact different transits will have on individual signs and talks about navigating some of the conjunctions that may have feeling confused and overwhelmed in life right now. Website: astromarv.comEmail: marvin@astromarv.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip reluctantly discuss Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscar’s. The duo gets very heated discussing the bigger cultural issue, who’s wrong, who’s right and what we can all take away from this experience.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: theedge@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks about why reflection is an important part of the human process. She also gives the tips and tangible action steps she took away from this month’s “Reflection” podcast and talks through ways to use them in your own day to day life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer your listener emails. Chip makes a surprising revelation. Kelly gives benefits of sobriety.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: theedge@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to speaker, podcast host and personal development coach to many professional athletes, Donny Starkins, about his own journey from being and athlete to an addict. Donny gives much insight on his journey into recovery and how losing his “purpose” actually helped his gain an even stronger purpose.Socials: @donny_starkinsWebsite: DonnyStarkins.comPodcast: Comeback Stories with Donny Starkins and Darren Waller Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lives that we don't put the growth work into like we do everything else. Chip discovers new questions about sexual soulmates. Susan also talks about her own journey from being unsatisfied sexually in her marriage and finally speaking up to her husband and choosing intimacy over divorce. She gives tips on taking the sexual growth step solo or with your partner to keep evolving sexually. The purpose of this conversation is to normalize a topic that has become so "taboo" to discuss yet is a fixture in every person's day to day life. Susan teaches that there is beauty in learning together, even if it is a bit uncomfortable first. Socials: @susanbrattonWebsite: susanbratton.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As seen on ESPN’s E60: Alive with Drew Robinson, former professional baseball player, Drew Robinson, is lucky to be here. After a gunshot wound directly to his head during an attempted suicide, he survived an entire night with a gaping hole in his head to live to tell the story and help others address internal struggles or mental health issues- specifically in the realm of professional sports. Drew talks Kelly through the journey is took him to get to the place of contemplating and then attempting suicide and it may be closer to some of your stories than you think. Drew talks through the importance of healing, acknowledging the critical voices are happening internally and addressing trauma on a continued journey.Notes: This podcast contains talk of self harm, suicide ideation and suicide attempts. If that is triggering for you, please do not listen.If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline: 800-273-8255 Learn more about your ad-choices at http

On this month’s love, sex, dating and relationships podcast, the focus is all about reflection. Chip and Kelly each give their own recent reflections around the topic and answer your questions!Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: theedge@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to world fashion fashion designer, Norma Kamali about building a brand that fits your purpose, the struggles of all creatives in success and the power of aging. Norma tells the story of meeting her soulmate at the age of 65, why your 40’s is actually when life begins and how she is living her best life now at the age of 76.Website: NormaKamali.comSocials: @normakamali Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.