How are you guys holding up? Chip and Kelly check in on how the first few weeks of 2021 have made acting casual a bit difficult, plus they give tips on what they have been doing to find peace and make it through the hard times. 




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How are you guys holding up? Chip and Kelly check in on how the first few weeks of 2021 have made acting casual a bit difficult, plus they give tips on what they have been doing to find peace and make it through the hard times.  Follow Kelly: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge </a>Follow Chip: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>Email: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

The Velvet's Edge Podcast&nbsp;is an invitation to explore the beautiful, messy truth that real growth is an inside job. Hosted by&nbsp;Kelly Henderson&mdash;a celebrity stylist and men's groomer who has learned firsthand that "looking good" on the outside only gets you so far&mdash;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&nbsp;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.

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Act Casual: Has It Really Only Been Two Weeks

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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 unpack what’s really happening beneath the headlines. Sharon shares how psycholytic, daily low-dose ketamine works differently than the high-dose, clinic-based experiences most people hear about — and why a gentler, habit-focused approach may lead to more sustainable change.

Together, they explore why so many of us are anxious, burned out, and searching for relief right now; how neuroplasticity allows the brain to genuinely rewrite old emotional patterns; and why symptom relief alone often isn’t enough. Sharon explains what people tend to uncover when the nervous system softens — from long-held shame and grief to survival strategies we didn’t even realize were running the show.

This conversation goes beyond medication to talk about integration, daily practices, safety, skepticism, and accessibility — and what healing actually requires from us as participants, not just patients. If you’ve ever wondered whether treatments like ketamine are a shortcut… or an invitation into deeper self-understanding, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective.

 

Learn more about Sharon and her work:

• Joyous: https://www.joyous.team

• Joyous for Therapists: https://www.joyous.team/therapists

 

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Ketamine has quickly become one of the most talked-about &mdash; and misunderstood &mdash; 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&rsquo;t about a breakthrough drug at all &mdash; and instead about how the brain actually heals?
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Sharon Niv, cognitive psychologist and co-founder of <a>Joyous PBC</a>, to unpack what&rsquo;s really happening beneath the headlines. Sharon shares how psycholytic, daily low-dose ketamine works differently than the high-dose, clinic-based experiences most people hear about &mdash; and why a gentler, habit-focused approach may lead to more sustainable change.
Together, they explore why so many of us are anxious, burned out, and searching for relief right now; how neuroplasticity allows the brain to genuinely rewrite old emotional patterns; and why symptom relief alone often isn&rsquo;t enough. Sharon explains what people tend to uncover when the nervous system softens &mdash; from long-held shame and grief to survival strategies we didn&rsquo;t even realize were running the show.
This conversation goes beyond medication to talk about integration, daily practices, safety, skepticism, and accessibility &mdash; and what healing actually requires from us as participants, not just patients. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether treatments like ketamine are a shortcut&hellip; or an invitation into deeper self-understanding, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective.
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Learn more about Sharon and her work:
&bull; Joyous: <a href="https://www.joyous.team/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.joyous.team&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768955568424000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jHrj3uv-EmBNho7p-QoJq">https://www.joyous.team</a>
&bull; Joyous for Therapists: <a href="https://www.joyous.team/therapists">https://www.joyous.team/therapists</a>
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Ketamine, Neuroplasticity, and Why Real Healing Isn’t a Quick Fix (The Velvet)

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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 world through different lenses, how do we hold space for those differences without working against each other—and against ourselves? They explore how negativity and conflict are being used to manipulate us, why kindness and unity are often dismissed as weak or boring, and the small but powerful shifts we can make to actually create change.

Book: Be the Sun, Not the Salt 

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Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

These days, it feels like everything&mdash;especially politics&mdash;is designed to divide us. The outrage, the blame game, the constant fighting&hellip;it&rsquo;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&rsquo;re all looking at the world through different lenses, how do we hold space for those differences without working against each other&mdash;and against ourselves? They explore how negativity and conflict are being used to manipulate us, why kindness and unity are often dismissed as weak or boring, and the small but powerful shifts we can make to actually create change.
Book: <a href="https://bethesunnotthesalt.com/book/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bethesunnotthesalt.com/book/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742606249382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23LMS4j-F6i04xlD2ewjkm">Be the Sun, Not the Salt</a>&nbsp;
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Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com
Chip Dorsch // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>

Less Reaction, More Intention (The Edge)

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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 breaks down the two powerful forces driving human behavior — survival and connection — and why so many of us are stuck in survival mode right now, reacting to disagreement as if our safety is being threatened.

Kelly and Carolyn unpack the loneliness epidemic, how social media creates the illusion of connection while leaving us more isolated, and why curiosity is one of the most radical tools we have in a divided world. If everything feels heavier lately — from relationships to online discourse to the state of the world — this conversation explains why… and what we can actually do about it.

Book: Fire It Up 

Find Carolyn on Instagram: @secureconnectionscoaching

Check out her website: CarolynSharp.com

 

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HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com

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&rsquo;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 breaks down the two powerful forces driving human behavior &mdash; survival and connection &mdash; and why so many of us are stuck in survival mode right now, reacting to disagreement as if our safety is being threatened.
Kelly and Carolyn unpack the loneliness epidemic, how social media creates the illusion of connection while leaving us more isolated, and why curiosity is one of the most radical tools we have in a divided world. If everything feels heavier lately &mdash; from relationships to online discourse to the state of the world &mdash; this conversation explains why&hellip; and what we can actually do about it.
Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Up-Reigniting-Intimacy-Relationship/dp/1959411799">Fire It Up</a>&nbsp;
Find Carolyn on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secureconnectionscoaching" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/secureconnectionscoaching&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737571293259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NdfWvENPMmqW4IsSmDVne">@secureconnectionscoaching</a>
Check out her website: <a href="https://www.carolynsharp.com">CarolynSharp.com</a>
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Connection Is Survival: Why We’re So Divided, Lonely, and On Edge (The Velvet)

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