Dr. Frank Spinelli spent more than 20 years as a practicing physician, helping others while privately battling alcohol addiction and carrying the weight of unresolved childhood trauma. After being forced to revisit his own experience of childhood sexual abuse during the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case, he began to understand shame in a completely different way, ultimately developing a new framework for healing that became the foundation of his book, The Shame Compass.

In this episode, Kelly and Dr. Spinelli explore why shame isn't something to eliminate, but something to understand. They discuss the difference between shame and guilt, how trauma shapes the way we see ourselves, practical tools for working through emotional triggers, and why self-acceptance starts with curiosity instead of judgment.

Preorder Dr. Spinelli's book The Shame Compass or his website here. (FrankSpinelli.com)

Dr. Spinelli's Instagram: @fspineellimd

 

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Dr. Frank Spinelli spent more than 20 years as a practicing physician, helping others while privately battling alcohol addiction and carrying the weight of unresolved childhood trauma. After being forced to revisit his own experience of childhood sexual abuse during the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case, he began to understand shame in a completely different way, ultimately developing a new framework for healing that became the foundation of his book,&nbsp;The Shame Compass.
In this episode, Kelly and Dr. Spinelli explore why shame isn't something to eliminate, but something to understand. They discuss the difference between shame and guilt, how trauma shapes the way we see ourselves, practical tools for working through emotional triggers, and why self-acceptance starts with curiosity instead of judgment.
Preorder Dr. Spinelli's book <a href="https://www.frankspinelli.com">The Shame Compass</a> or his website here. (<a href="https://www.frankspinelli.com">FrankSpinelli.com</a>)
Dr. Spinelli's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fspinellimd/">@fspineellimd</a>
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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.

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Why Shame Isn't the Enemy: Dr. Frank Spinelli on Trauma, Healing & Self-Acceptance (The Velvet)

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What does your ideal life actually look like? Could you describe it in detail? Or are you chasing a version of success you’ve never really defined?

Inspired by Kelly’s July astrology conversation with Marvin Wilkerson, Kelly and Chip explore the importance of creating a clear vision for the life you want while remembering to enjoy the one you’re living today. They discuss how daily habits shape your future, why so many of us postpone happiness until we reach the next milestone, and the surprising power of finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.

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What does your ideal life actually look like? Could you describe it in detail? Or are you chasing a version of success you&rsquo;ve never really defined?
Inspired by Kelly&rsquo;s July astrology conversation with Marvin Wilkerson, Kelly and Chip explore the importance of creating a clear vision for the life you want while remembering to enjoy the one you&rsquo;re living today. They discuss how daily habits shape your future, why so many of us postpone happiness until we reach the next milestone, and the surprising power of finding joy in life&rsquo;s simple pleasures.
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Chip Dorsch // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/">@chipdorsch</a>

How to Build Your Dream Life (Without Waiting to Be Happy) (The Edge)

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Kelly sits down with Marvin Wilkerson for a look at the energy of the month ahead and the themes that may be showing up in all of our lives. Instead of getting caught in the pressure to do more, fix more, or figure everything out, Marv shares why this season may be inviting us back to something much simpler: presence.

Together, they explore the patterns many people are experiencing right now, how to work with periods of uncertainty, and why slowing down enough to enjoy the small moments might be the most important work of all. If you've been feeling pulled in a hundred directions, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that peace isn't always found in the next achievement—it can be found right where you are.

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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Kelly sits down with Marvin Wilkerson for a look at the energy of the month ahead and the themes that may be showing up in all of our lives. Instead of getting caught in the pressure to do more, fix more, or figure everything out, Marv shares why this season may be inviting us back to something much simpler: presence.
Together, they explore the patterns many people are experiencing right now, how to work with periods of uncertainty, and why slowing down enough to enjoy the small moments might be the most important work of all. If you've been feeling pulled in a hundred directions, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that peace isn't always found in the next achievement&mdash;it can be found right where you are.
Book a personal chart reading with Marv: <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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July Energy Forecast with Marvin Wilkerson: The Power of Being Present (The Velvet)

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Society talks endlessly about having kids — but no one really talks about not having them. This week, Kelly and Chip open up about what it’s like to live a child-free life in a world that still expects everyone to follow the same script.

They talk about the pressure to become parents, the guilt and judgment that comes with choosing a different path, the surprising joys of child-free life, and the emotional nuance that no one ever acknowledges. From identity and purpose to societal expectations and double standards, this is a real, honest conversation about a lifestyle that’s more common than people admit — but rarely discussed.

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Society talks endlessly about having kids &mdash; but no one really talks about not having them. This week, Kelly and Chip open up about what it&rsquo;s like to live a child-free life in a world that still expects everyone to follow the same script.
They talk about the pressure to become parents, the guilt and judgment that comes with choosing a different path, the surprising joys of child-free life, and the emotional nuance that no one ever acknowledges. From identity and purpose to societal expectations and double standards, this is a real, honest conversation about a lifestyle that&rsquo;s more common than people admit &mdash; but rarely discussed.
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Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:theedge@velvetsedge.com">theedge@velvetsedge.com</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>

What No One Says About Being Child-Free (The Edge)

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Why Shame Isn't the Enemy: Dr. Frank Spinelli on Trauma, Healing & Self-Acceptance (The Velvet)

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