Kelly and Chip welcome relationship expert, author and founder of Breakup Bootcamp, Amy Chan, to answer a listener email regarding friendships between men and women. Amy discusses friendships outside of the relationship, boundaries around these friendships, but also how to navigate having a friendship with the opposite sex while in a relationship. Amy also touches on other relationship tips. 

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Kelly and Chip welcome relationship expert, author and founder of Breakup Bootcamp, Amy Chan, to answer a listener email regarding friendships between men and women. Amy discusses friendships outside of the relationship, boundaries around these friendships, but also how to navigate having a friendship with the opposite sex while in a relationship. Amy also touches on other relationship tips. 
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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 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.

Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Just Friends? Exploring the Myth of Platonic Friendships Between Men & Women (The Edge)

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After Kelly’s conversation with relationship expert Jackie Dorman, she and Chip sit down to unpack the part no one really talks about… how much reality TV and social media might be shaping the way we date in real life.

Using The Bachelorette as the lens, this conversation leads to questions about whether we’ve started treating dating like a show—expecting instant sparks, constant entertainment, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.

They get into the subtle shift that’s happening in dating right now—where everything can start to feel a little more transactional than relational. All the messaging around empowerment and “knowing your worth” sounds good… but without nuance, it can quietly turn into “what are you going to give me?” instead of actually meeting someone where they are.

Kelly and Chip also question the role of reality TV itself. If these shows are built for ratings, not real love, what are we actually learning from them? And why are we so quick to take those dynamics and apply them to real life?

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Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

After Kelly&rsquo;s conversation with relationship expert Jackie Dorman, she and Chip sit down to unpack the part no one really talks about&hellip; how much reality TV and social media might be shaping the way we date in real life.
Using&nbsp;The Bachelorette&nbsp;as the lens, this conversation leads to questions about whether we&rsquo;ve started treating dating like a show&mdash;expecting instant sparks, constant entertainment, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.
They get into the subtle shift that&rsquo;s happening in dating right now&mdash;where everything can start to feel a little more transactional than relational. All the messaging around empowerment and &ldquo;knowing your worth&rdquo; sounds good&hellip; but without nuance, it can quietly turn into &ldquo;what are you going to give me?&rdquo; instead of actually meeting someone where they are.
Kelly and Chip also question the role of reality TV itself. If these shows are built for ratings, not real love, what are we actually learning from them? And why are we so quick to take those dynamics and apply them to real life?
Watch us on YouTube! (<a href="https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge">By clicking this</a>)
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Follow the podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/">@VelvetsEdgePodcast</a>
HOSTS:
Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com
Chip Dorsch // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>
Produced and edited by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

The Bachelorette Effect: Are We Bringing Chaos Into Dating? (The Edge)

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ABC’s sudden cancellation of a season of The Bachelorette sparked a wave of reactions—but this conversation goes deeper than headlines.

Kelly sits down with relationship expert and former TV executive Jackie Dorman to unpack what this moment reveals about modern dating. From how media shapes the way we view relationships to why so many people repeat the same red flags, this episode explores the patterns that keep showing up in our love lives.

They talk through how past toxic relationships can influence current choices, why emotional healing matters before entering something new, and what real accountability actually looks like—both in dating and in the way we respond to it publicly.

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Pre-Order Jackie's newest book, Modern Dating Sucks HERE!

 

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ABC&rsquo;s sudden cancellation of a season of&nbsp;The Bachelorette&nbsp;sparked a wave of reactions&mdash;but this conversation goes deeper than headlines.
Kelly sits down with relationship expert and former TV executive Jackie Dorman to unpack what this moment reveals about modern dating. From how media shapes the way we view relationships to why so many people repeat the same red flags, this episode explores the patterns that keep showing up in our love lives.
They talk through how past toxic relationships can influence current choices, why emotional healing matters before entering something new, and what real accountability actually looks like&mdash;both in dating and in the way we respond to it publicly.
Visit Jackie's website: <a href="https://jackiedorman.com">JackieDorman.com</a>
Follow Jackie on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackiedormanofficial/">@JackieDormanOfficial</a>
Pre-Order Jackie's newest book, <a href="https://jackiedorman.com/mdsbook#/">Modern Dating Sucks HERE</a>!
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What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)

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Kelly and Chip take on the age-old question: are you keeping the peace… or avoiding the truth?

As a follow-up to Kelly’s Libra Full Moon episode with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson, they bring the relationship themes into real life—talking about those moments when something feels off, but you don’t want to deal with it.

They also put it to the test with a “Keeping the Peace Olympics,” breaking down real-life scenarios to figure out what’s healthy compromise… and what’s quiet self-betrayal—with plenty of laughs along the way.

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Kelly and Chip take on the age-old question: are you keeping the peace&hellip; or avoiding the truth?
As a follow-up to Kelly&rsquo;s Libra Full Moon episode with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson, they bring the relationship themes into real life&mdash;talking about those moments when something feels off, but you don&rsquo;t want to deal with it.
They also put it to the test with a &ldquo;Keeping the Peace Olympics,&rdquo; breaking down real-life scenarios to figure out what&rsquo;s healthy compromise&hellip; and what&rsquo;s quiet self-betrayal&mdash;with plenty of laughs along the way.
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TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge">@velvetsedge</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/">@VelvetsEdgePodcast</a>
HOSTS:
Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com
Chip Dorsch // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>
Produced and edited by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

Keeping the Peace vs. Telling the Truth in Relationships (The Edge)

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Just Friends? Exploring the Myth of Platonic Friendships Between Men & Women (The Edge)

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