What if sexual wellness has far less to do with sex than we've been taught?

Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body and one of the pioneers in women's sexual wellness, joins Kelly for a fascinating conversation about why so many women become disconnected from their bodies, their pleasure, and themselves—and how that disconnect impacts every area of life.

Together, they unpack what sexual wellness actually means, why women are rarely taught to prioritize pleasure the way men are, and how body shame, cultural conditioning, and life experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves for decades.

They also discuss:
What somatic sex education and sexological bodywork actually are
How body shame, food, sensuality, and pleasure become deeply connected
Why reconnecting with pleasure can improve confidence, creativity, and overall well-being
How women's relationship with intimacy changes through perimenopause and menopause—and why this chapter can actually become a new beginning
Why it's never too late to reconnect with your body, no matter your age


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

What if sexual wellness has far less to do with sex than we've been taught?
Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body and one of the pioneers in women's sexual wellness, joins Kelly for a fascinating conversation about why so many women become disconnected from their bodies, their pleasure, and themselves&mdash;and how that disconnect impacts every area of life.
Together, they unpack what sexual wellness actually means, why women are rarely taught to prioritize pleasure the way men are, and how body shame, cultural conditioning, and life experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves for decades.
They also discuss:
<ul>
<li>What somatic sex education and sexological bodywork actually are</li>
<li>How body shame, food, sensuality, and pleasure become deeply connected</li>
<li>Why reconnecting with pleasure can improve confidence, creativity, and overall well-being</li>
<li>How women's relationship with intimacy changes through perimenopause and menopause&mdash;and why this chapter can actually become a new beginning</li>
<li>Why it's never too late to reconnect with your body, no matter your age</li>
</ul>
 Follow Pamela on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepamelamadsen/">@thepamelamadsen</a>
Visit <a href="https://backtothebody.org/pages/about">backtothebody.org</a>
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/backtothebodyorg">@backtothebody </a>on Instagram!
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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>
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.

Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Why Women Struggle With Pleasure: Body Shame, Menopause & Reclaiming Your Sexual Wellness with Pamela Madsen (The Velvet)

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