Kelly and Chip talk to CMO of OK Cupid, Melissa Hobley, about the ways to get the most benefit out of dating apps. Melissa gives all the dating app do’s and dont’s, talks app algorithms and how to build the perfect profile.

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Kelly and Chip talk to CMO of OK Cupid, Melissa Hobley, about the ways to get the most benefit out of dating apps. Melissa gives all the dating app do’s and dont’s, talks app algorithms and how to build the perfect profile.Socials: @melissahobley @okcupidFollow Kelly: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge </a>Follow Chip: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>Email: <a href="mailto:theedge@velvetsedge.com">theedge@velvetsedge.com</a> 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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How To Use Dating Apps Effectively (The Edge)

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After years of conversations about growth, relationships, self-discovery, healing, and figuring out what the hell we’re actually doing here, Kelly and Chip are taking some of their own advice.

In this episode, they look back at the moments that made them laugh, the conversations that changed them, and what they’ve learned from doing Velvet’s Edge together. They also talk about why knowing when a season feels complete can be just as important as knowing when to keep going.

With new opportunities, changing priorities, and a realization that constantly trying to balance everything can leave very little room to actually take care of yourself, Kelly and Chip are listening to what life is asking of them right now and putting the podcast on hiatus.

It’s less about an ending and more about making space for whatever comes next. Because sometimes growth looks like pushing forward—and sometimes it looks like trusting yourself enough to let a chapter be complete.

 

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After years of conversations about growth, relationships, self-discovery, healing, and figuring out what the hell we&rsquo;re actually doing here, Kelly and Chip are taking some of their own advice.
In this episode, they look back at the moments that made them laugh, the conversations that changed them, and what they&rsquo;ve learned from doing Velvet&rsquo;s Edge together. They also talk about why knowing when a season feels complete can be just as important as knowing when to keep going.
With new opportunities, changing priorities, and a realization that constantly trying to balance everything can leave very little room to actually take care of yourself, Kelly and Chip are listening to what life is asking of them right now and putting the podcast on hiatus.
It&rsquo;s less about an ending and more about making space for whatever comes next. Because sometimes growth looks like pushing forward&mdash;and sometimes it looks like trusting yourself enough to let a chapter be complete.
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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>

When a Chapter Feels Complete: Velvet’s Edge Takes a Pause (The End)

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After a viral post from trauma-informed somatic therapist Jordan Dann sparked intense reactions online, this conversation takes a deeper look at something bigger than a reality TV reunion.

Kelly and Jordan unpack the difference between accountability and public shaming—and why the line between the two has become so blurred. What starts as a discussion about Love Is Blind quickly opens into a much larger conversation about how we process mistakes, conflict, and other people’s humanity in a world that increasingly rewards quick reactions over thoughtful reflection.

They explore why public punishment can feel satisfying to watch—but doesn’t actually lead to real growth. The conversation also dives into how shame actually impacts the nervous system, and whether we’ve started to confuse humiliation with justice. Along the way, they touch on Jordan’s writing about the collapse of critical thinking online—and what it means when we stop engaging with nuance altogether.

Kelly brings her own personal experiences into the discussion, offering an honest perspective on what it feels like to be misunderstood publicly—and why shame doesn’t lead to change, it leads to defensiveness.

Check out more from Jordan Dann: Website // Instagram // Substack

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

After a viral post from trauma-informed somatic therapist Jordan Dann sparked intense reactions online, this conversation takes a deeper look at something bigger than a reality TV reunion.
Kelly and Jordan unpack the difference between accountability and public shaming&mdash;and why the line between the two has become so blurred. What starts as a discussion about Love Is Blind&nbsp;quickly opens into a much larger conversation about how we process mistakes, conflict, and other people&rsquo;s humanity in a world that increasingly rewards quick reactions over thoughtful reflection.
They explore why public punishment can feel satisfying to watch&mdash;but doesn&rsquo;t actually lead to real growth. The conversation also dives into how shame actually impacts the nervous system, and whether we&rsquo;ve started to confuse humiliation with justice. Along the way, they touch on Jordan&rsquo;s writing about the collapse of critical thinking online&mdash;and what it means when we stop engaging with nuance altogether.
Kelly brings her own personal experiences into the discussion, offering an honest perspective on what it feels like to be misunderstood publicly&mdash;and why shame doesn&rsquo;t lead to change, it leads to defensiveness.
Check out more from Jordan Dann: <a href="https://jordandann.com/">Website</a> //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordandann/">Instagram</a> // <a href="https://jordandannsomatictherapist.substack.com/subscribe">Substack</a>
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HOST: Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com

Are We Confusing Accountability With Humiliation? (The Velvet)

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Kelly and Chip unpack Kelly’s recent convo with psychic medium John Edward and his new book Chasing Evil, where he helps the FBI solve real crimes. They share their own experiences with psychics, those uncanny intuitive gut hits, and dive into a bigger conversation about karma and soul lessons—what they actually believe, what they’re questioning, and how it all ties back to the idea that there might be more going on than meets the eye.

John's Instagram: @psychicmediumje

John's Website: https://johnedward.net

His New Book: Chasing Evil

John's App: Evolve+: discount for VE listeners: cookie2025

 

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Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

Kelly and Chip unpack Kelly&rsquo;s recent convo with psychic medium John Edward and his new book Chasing Evil, where he helps the FBI solve real crimes. They share their own experiences with psychics, those uncanny intuitive gut hits, and dive into a bigger conversation about karma and soul lessons&mdash;what they actually believe, what they&rsquo;re questioning, and how it all ties back to the idea that there might be more going on than meets the eye.
John's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psychicmediumje/">@psychicmediumje</a>
John's Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjohnedward.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEFazio%40premierenetworks.com%7C59042966f3b3449e8f8f08de0b745a23%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638960791544810151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qbQN7sjHxD4imx9Ke7XpiBmYHp21Vov0lBcKoADyaBE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="a3d2c4ef-61a0-4165-8d8b-53703e99001d">https://johnedward.net</a>
His New Book:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3Dchasing%2Bevil%26hvadid%3D241597388778%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvexpln%3D0%26hvlocphy%3D9010488%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvocijid%3D13732499195297515966--%26hvqmt%3De%26hvrand%3D13732499195297515966%26hvtargid%3Dkwd-13284566066%26hydadcr%3D22531_10353737%26mcid%3Da87263813fe2343dba9fb19a39ce6b48%26tag%3Dgooghydr-20%26ref%3Dpd_sl_2dwam3y84e_e&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEFazio%40premierenetworks.com%7C59042966f3b3449e8f8f08de0b745a23%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638960791544833334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sasVIg766Z6KvxJ17nHbebeSHWWbLdrG7v1i6v4iJBw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="8b48574d-bf00-4cdc-adf3-29be89cc44da">Chasing Evil</a>
John's App: Evolve+: discount for VE listeners: cookie2025
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Chip Dorsch // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>

Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Psychics, Gut Feelings, and the FBI (The Edge)

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