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.

Visit Jackie's website: JackieDorman.com

Follow Jackie on Instagram: @JackieDormanOfficial

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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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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Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

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.
Watch us on YouTube! (<a href="https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge">By clicking this</a>)
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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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Kelly sits down with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson for this month’s astrology conversation, focusing less on prediction and more on the energetic themes showing up in real life.

This month highlights relationships as mirrors: where things feel out of balance, where truth is rising to the surface, and where something may be asking to shift, deepen, or end.

They discuss the energetic opportunities to dig deeper internally and ask the hard questions about the relationships in your life- Because once you see what’s no longer aligned, the next step is deciding what you’re going to do about it. With many planets moving into Aries, this is no longer a sit-and-think kind of energy, it's all moving towards action. Marv also breaks down all the other energetic themes we will shift through this month as other layers to these dynamics.

If things have felt intense, uncertain, or like you’re being pushed to move forward before you feel ready, this episode will help you understand why—and how to work with it.

Book a personal chart reading with Marv: marvin@astromarv.com

Book: Soul Fusion Healing

Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com, blhypnosis.com, or SoulFusionHealing.com

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

Kelly sits down with Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson for this month&rsquo;s astrology conversation, focusing less on prediction and more on the energetic themes showing up in real life.
This month highlights relationships as mirrors: where things feel out of balance, where truth is rising to the surface, and where something may be asking to shift, deepen, or end.
They discuss the energetic opportunities to dig deeper internally and ask the hard questions about the relationships in your life- Because once you see what&rsquo;s no longer aligned, the next step is deciding what you&rsquo;re going to do about it. With many planets moving into Aries, this is no longer a sit-and-think kind of energy, it's all moving towards action. Marv also breaks down all the other energetic themes we will shift through this month as other layers to these dynamics.
If things have felt intense, uncertain, or like you&rsquo;re being pushed to move forward before you feel ready, this episode will help you understand why&mdash;and how to work with it.
Book a personal chart reading with Marv:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marvin@astromarv.com">marvin@astromarv.com</a>
Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965360548/?bestFormat=true&amp;k=soul%20fusion%20healing%20book%20paperback&amp;ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k2_1_10&amp;crid=1G1PL0L2VZOFR&amp;sprefix=soul%20fusio" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965360548/?bestFormat%3Dtrue%26k%3Dsoul%2520fusion%2520healing%2520book%2520paperback%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k2_1_10%26crid%3D1G1PL0L2VZOFR%26sprefix%3Dsoul%2520fusio&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751509308863000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2b_DGLt7EuTCdVTlI2SAVs">Soul Fusion Healing</a>
Visit Marvin's Website at <a href="http://astromarv.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://astromarv.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725484024825000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cvDqsyGJRsI4hSJZSIHEK">astromarv.com</a>, <a href="https://www.blhypnosis.com">blhypnosis.com</a>, or <a href="https://soulfusionhealing.com">SoulFusionHealing.com</a>
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HOST: Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com

Monthly Astrology: When Relationships Reveal the Truth & What You Do Next (The Velvet)

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After Kelly’s conversation with somatic therapist Jordan Dann, she and Chip sit down to unpack the bigger question that came out of it: when someone messes up, are we actually holding them accountable… or just publicly shaming them?

They revisit key ideas from the conversation—like why shame doesn’t actually lead to change, why it feels so satisfying to watch someone get called out, and how quickly we jump to reaction instead of taking a second to think.

Chip brings his real-life perspective, Kelly brings the nuance, and together they explore how this shows up everywhere—from reality TV to relationships to everyday conflict.

It’s a casual, honest conversation that might make you look at “calling people out” a little differently.

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HOSTS:

Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com

Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

Produced and edited by: @HoustonTilley

After Kelly&rsquo;s conversation with somatic therapist Jordan Dann, she and Chip sit down to unpack the bigger question that came out of it: when someone messes up, are we actually holding them accountable&hellip; or just publicly shaming them?
They revisit key ideas from the conversation&mdash;like why shame doesn&rsquo;t actually lead to change, why it feels so satisfying to watch someone get called out, and how quickly we jump to reaction instead of taking a second to think.
Chip brings his real-life perspective, Kelly brings the nuance, and together they explore how this shows up everywhere&mdash;from reality TV to relationships to everyday conflict.
It&rsquo;s a casual, honest conversation that might make you look at &ldquo;calling people out&rdquo; a little differently.
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>
Produced and edited by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

Accountability or Public Shaming? Breaking Down Call-Out Culture (The Edge)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/211c2661-b952-446a-9571-b41a00301713/transcript

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

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