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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HOST: Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com

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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What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)

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What if saying no isn't selfish? It’s actually one of the kindest things you can do? Kelly and Chip dive into the idea of a "Summer of No," why boundaries create healthier relationships, and how people-pleasing can leave you feeling burned out. They also talk about leading with kindness without sacrificing yourself, the pressure to always say yes, and the surprising freedom that comes from protecting your time and energy.

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Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

What if saying no isn't selfish? It&rsquo;s actually one of the kindest things you can do? Kelly and Chip dive into the idea of a "Summer of No," why boundaries create healthier relationships, and how people-pleasing can leave you feeling burned out. They also talk about leading with kindness without sacrificing yourself, the pressure to always say yes, and the surprising freedom that comes from protecting your time and energy.
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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>

The Summer of No: Why Boundaries Are One of the Kindest Things You Can Do (The Edge)

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What happens when you build the life you always wanted… and still don't feel fully alive inside?

Kelly Ehlers is a five-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur, founder of two multimillion-dollar companies, and author of Nice Girls Win. But after years of chasing success, checking every box, and creating a life that looked great from the outside, she found herself disconnected from her own joy.

In this conversation, Kelly shares the invisible contracts so many women live by without realizing it, why people-pleasing often disguises itself as kindness, how high achievers lose touch with themselves, and what it means to choose a new season of life without burning everything down.

We also discuss self-worth, deserving versus wanting, manifestation, boundaries, and why being kind may be a bigger advantage than we've been led to believe.

Find Kelly on Instagram: @KellyEhlers

Check out Kelly's website: nicegirlswin.com

Buy Kelly's Book Nice Girls Winhere.

Listen to Kelly's Podcast: Volume Up by The Tease

 

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What happens when you build the life you always wanted&hellip; and still don't feel fully alive inside?
Kelly Ehlers is a five-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur, founder of two multimillion-dollar companies, and author of Nice Girls Win. But after years of chasing success, checking every box, and creating a life that looked great from the outside, she found herself disconnected from her own joy.
In this conversation, Kelly shares the invisible contracts so many women live by without realizing it, why people-pleasing often disguises itself as kindness, how high achievers lose touch with themselves, and what it means to choose a new season of life without burning everything down.
We also discuss self-worth, deserving versus wanting, manifestation, boundaries, and why being kind may be a bigger advantage than we've been led to believe.
Find Kelly on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/">@KellyEhlers</a>
Check out Kelly's website: nicegirlswin.com
Buy Kelly's Book Nice Girls Win <a href="https://www.nicegirlswin.com">here</a>.
Listen to Kelly's Podcast: <a href="https://podfollow.com/1539183805">Volume Up by The Tease</a>
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HOST: Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com

Why You Feel Numb Even When You Have Everything You Wanted with Kelly Ehlers (The Velvet)

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After this week's conversation with psychologist Dr. Glenn Hutchinson about the science and psychology of infidelity, Kelly and Chip sat down to discuss the ideas that surprised them most.

From attraction and sexual fantasy to trust and betrayal, they explore some of the gray areas that often get overlooked in conversations about relationships. Should partners openly discuss who they find attractive? Is sexuality as black and white as we tend to make it? And how do you move forward in a healthy way after experiencing betrayal in a past relationship?

As always, Kelly and Chip share their own perspectives, experiences, and questions while trying to make sense of the complicated—and very human—side of relationships.

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HOSTS:

Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com

Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

After this week's conversation with psychologist Dr. Glenn Hutchinson about the science and psychology of infidelity, Kelly and Chip sat down to discuss the ideas that surprised them most.
From attraction and sexual fantasy to trust and betrayal, they explore some of the gray areas that often get overlooked in conversations about relationships. Should partners openly discuss who they find attractive? Is sexuality as black and white as we tend to make it? And how do you move forward in a healthy way after experiencing betrayal in a past relationship?
As always, Kelly and Chip share their own perspectives, experiences, and questions while trying to make sense of the complicated&mdash;and very human&mdash;side of relationships.
Watch us on YouTube! (<a href="https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge">By clicking this</a>)
Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:theedge@velvetsedge.com">theedge@velvetsedge.com</a>
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>

Can You Be Attracted to Other People and Still Be Happy in Your Relationship? (The Edge)

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What The Bachelorette Drama Reveals About Modern Dating, Red Flags & Relationship Patterns (The Velvet)

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