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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 ther... more

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After Kelly’s conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Reid about guilt and unreasonable expectations, Kelly and Chip sit down to unpack what actually stuck with them personally. What started as a conversation centered around women’s guilt quickly... more

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Jennifer Reid joins Kelly to unpack why so many women walk through life feeling like they’re constantly falling short — even when they’re doing everything “right.”

From perfectionism and people pleasing to over-functioni... more

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After Kelly’s conversation with Brooke Taylor about The Success Wound, Kelly and Chip sat down to unpack their own personal takeaways from the episode and the conversation turned into a very honest look at why they each operate the way they do.

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Brooke Taylor is a former Google Marketing Lead and the author of Healing the Success Wound. In this episode, Kelly talks with Brooke about why so many high-achieving women still feel anxious, burnt out, restless, or stuck in the feeling of “never en... more

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Dr. Jennifer Reid
Columbia and UCLA trained board certified psychiatrist, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, author of GUILT FREE
University of Pennsylvania; Author
Episode: Breaking Free From Guilt & Impossible Expectations with Dr. Jennifer Reid (The Velvet)
Brooke Taylor
Author of Healing the Success Wound, former Google Marketing Lead
Author, Healing the Success Wound
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Success: Why Achievement Doesn’t Always Feel Fulfilling with Brooke Taylor (The Velvet)
Dr. Michael Breus
Sleep doctor, psychiatrist, known for focus on sleep health
Breus Sleep Institute (mentioned), Sleep Doctor
Episode: Sleep Is Getting Easier? What We Took from Dr. Breus (and What’s Actually Working) (The Edge)
Jorga White
Enneagram specialist
Findingrokeaboco / jorjawhite.com
Episode: Kelly’s Favorite Conversations: Enneagram Driving Forces (The Edge)
Katie Gustafson
Psychotherapist and Enneagram specialist
Episode: Are You Living Your Enneagram… or Rewriting It? The Story That Kept You Safe with Katie Gustafson (The Velvet)
Jay Campbell
Five-time international best-selling author and peptide/Biolongevity expert
BioLongevity Labs
Episode: Peptides Explained: What’s Real, What’s Hype & What You Need to Know with Jay Campbell (The Velvet)
Jackie Dorman
Relationship expert, matchmaker, coach; bestselling author
Self-employed / Jackie Dorman Official
Episode: What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)
Jordan Dann
Trauma-informed somatic therapist, author, teacher and speaker
Independent / NYC-based
Episode: Accountability or Public Shaming? The Truth About Call-Out Culture (The Velvet)
Dr. Rady Rahban
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
Rahban Plastic Surgery
Episode: Beauty, Aging & Plastic Surgery: Understanding the Changing Beauty Conversation (The Edge)

Hosts

Kelly Henderson
Host of Velvet's Edge, celebrity stylist and men's groomer with a focus on growth and self-improvement.
Chip Dorsch
Co-host of Velvet's Edge, engages with guests and guides conversations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Vanilla

    They aren’t as exploitative of micro cultures as some. They do a little research.

    There is a lack of understanding of their own Western proclivities in some episodes that cheapens the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jemari1984
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Edge

    Love the edge with Kelly and Chip! It’s a gear mixture of fun and real talk. I prefer just listening to them over interviews because they are entertaining and have unique perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Court8497
    United Statesa year ago
  • Teal

    Enjoy listening to this podcast... They are so real and honest.. Both just genuine and mix humor with reality!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teedogg33
    United States2 years ago
  • Had to quit listening

    Loyal listener from the beginning but had to stop listening. The whole format has changed and not for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AshleyGP87
    United States3 years ago
  • Interviews

    I absolutely love the pod but I wish The Edge had less interviews. I love Kelly and Chip’s banter with each other. Also love love love astrologer Mark’s monthly episodes :)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    erikarose420
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value the candid, relatable banter between hosts and the mix of deep-dive psychology with everyday life humor.
Some listeners feel the show has shifted toward more interview-driven formats, while others enjoy the broader topic variety and guest expertise.
Reviewers highlight authenticity and a balanced approach to heavy topics, though a few critique language or perspective alignment.
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Breaking Free From Guilt & Impossible Expectations with Dr. Jennifer Reid (The Velvet)
Q: Why do you think so many of us feel like we're failing?
Guilt is a tax on joy driven by social expectations; the conversation shifts to recognizing systemic pressures and differentiating adaptive guilt (which prompts repair) from chronic guilt.
Sleep Is Getting Easier? What We Took from Dr. Breus (and What’s Actually Working) (The Edge)
Q: What practical steps can someone take to improve sleep without relying on medications?
Focus on a consistent wake time, manage your nervous system for sleep, regulate body temperature, reduce late-night stimulation, and build a simple, calming pre-sleep routine. Devices like CPAP or temperature-regulating pads can help when needed, but the core is regularity and reducing nighttime anxiety.
Sleep Is Getting Easier? What We Took from Dr. Breus (and What’s Actually Working) (The Edge)
Q: Can you explain what sleep apnea is?
Sleep apnea occurs when the airway collapses or narrows during sleep, causing brief pauses in breathing that wake you up enough to resume breathing, leading to fragmented sleep and daytime fatigue. It is not solely a weight issue and can affect anyone, though it is more common with aging and certain anatomical factors.
What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)
Q: If past toxic relationships shape present patterns, what would you advise someone who's trying to break that cycle?
Audit your past patterns honestly, understand your triggers, and build a healing season with real accountability—don't just learn theory, actually apply it with patient self-work and supportive community.
What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)
Q: And this was such a bizarre situation. So can you tell us from your perspective, what did you initially think when you saw The Bachelorette canceling this season?
I viewed the cancellation as a wake-up call about how overexposure to unhealthy behavior can affect sponsors and public perception, and I stressed that audiences should separate entertaining drama from real-life consequences and health in relationships.

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Recent guests on Velvet's Edge include:

1. Dr. Jennifer Reid
2. Brooke Taylor
3. Dr. Michael Breus
4. Jorga White
5. Katie Gustafson
6. Jay Campbell
7. Jackie Dorman
8. Jordan Dann

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