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

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

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. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this [https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge]) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com [theedge@velvetsedge.com] TikTok: @velvetsedge [https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge] Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/] HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch [https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What Fertility Reveals About Your Whole-Body Health With Rachel Swanson (The Velvet)

What if fertility wasn’t just about reproduction — but a reflection of your entire body’s vitality? In this episode, Kelly sits down with dietitian, researcher, and author Rachel Swanson, whose upcoming book Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility is redefining how women think about reproductive health. Rachel shares her groundbreaking “Fertility 2.0” framework — a whole-body approach that connects gut, oral, and vaginal health, metabolic balance, and even sleep to hormone harmony and long-term vitality. From how your partner’s microbiome might affect conception (yes, even kissing!) to the most common disruptors quietly impacting your hormones every day, this conversation offers science-backed insights and simple, empowering shifts every woman should know. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply trying to feel your best, this episode reframes fertility as a vital sign of overall health — one that reveals how well your body, energy, and emotions are truly aligned. Visit Rachel's website and find her book here [https://book.rachelswanson.com]. RachelSwanson.com [https://www.rachelswanson.com] Instagram: @rachelsrx [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsrx/]   Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! [https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge] Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com [theedge@velvetsedge.com] TikTok: @velvetsedge [https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge] Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/] HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this [https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge]) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com [theedge@velvetsedge.com] TikTok: @velvetsedge [https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge] Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/] HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch [https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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 [https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/] Check out Kelly's website: nicegirlswin.com Buy Kelly's Book Nice Girls Win here [https://www.nicegirlswin.com]. Listen to Kelly's Podcast: Volume Up by The Tease [https://podfollow.com/1539183805]   Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! [https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge] Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com [theedge@velvetsedge.com] TikTok: @velvetsedge [https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge] Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/] HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] // velvetsedge.com Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this [https://m.youtube.com/velvetsedge]) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com [theedge@velvetsedge.com] TikTok: @velvetsedge [https://www.tiktok.com/@velvetsedge] Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedgepodcast/] HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch [https://www.instagram.com/chipdorsch/] Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/ [https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.