Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Dating Standards vs Emotional Walls: What’s Really Happening? (The Edge)

Kelly and Chip dive into a surprisingly tricky dating question: when are high standards truly healthy — and when are they actually protective armor? They talk about modern dating patterns, the psychology of rejecting people too fast, and how swipe culture may be training us to see others as endlessly replaceable. Inspired by a thought-provoking idea about emotional walls, the conversation explores how avoidance can disguise itself as “being selective,” often without us realizing it. 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.

Feminine Energy, Dating Patterns & Why Success Can Complicate Attraction (The Velvet)

Lauren Salaun — transformational facilitator, somatic coach, and feminine embodiment expert — joins Kelly to break down a pattern many successful women quietly experience: feeling accomplished in life but frustrated in love. Together, they explore why dating can feel unexpectedly difficult for high-achieving women and what may actually be happening beneath the surface. From nervous system regulation to emotional energy, Kelly and Lauren discuss the subtle ways survival mode, over-functioning, and identity shape romantic dynamics. They also tackle the often-misunderstood topic of feminine and masculine energy, offering a refreshing take that avoids clichés and rigid gender rules. If you’ve ever questioned your standards, your attraction patterns, or why dating feels energetically exhausting, this conversation reframes the narrative. Website: Laurensalaun.com [https://www.laurensalaun.com/] Instagram: @LaurenSalaun [https://www.instagram.com/laurensalaun/] Amplify Podcast: Amplify [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-with-lauren-salaun/id1560229047] TikTok: Lauren Salaun [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurensalaun] Facebook (Brand): Lauren Salaun [https://www.facebook.com/laurensalaun]   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.

Why We Try to Fix Everyone: Kelly & Chip on Emotional Support (The Edge)

After Kelly’s Wednesday conversation with therapist and author Nidhi Tewari about attunement and communication, Kelly and Chip take the discussion into real-world territory.   Why do we immediately jump into advice when someone is upset? How often are people actually asking for solutions versus simply wanting to be heard? And why do certain “supportive” phrases somehow make things worse? Through relatable scenarios, gut-reaction moments, and playful debates, Kelly and Chip unpack the instinct to fix, the pressure to say the right thing, and the subtle ways we misread what others need from us. The conversation also dives into why emotions make so many people uncomfortable — and how that shapes friendships, dating, and everyday interactions. A lighter, honest look at communication habits, emotional support, and the phrases that can either calm a moment… or completely derail it. 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.

The Science of Attunement: Stop Fixing, Start Connecting (The Velvet)

Licensed clinical social worker and EMDR therapist Nidhi Tewari joins Kelly to discuss the powerful skill most of us were never taught: attunement. Based on her upcoming book Working Well, this conversation explores why trying to “fix” others often backfires, what to say when someone is overwhelmed, and how small conversational habits quietly shape trust. A practical, eye-opening discussion on emotional regulation, communication, and healthier relationships at work and in life. You can preorder Nidhi’s book, Working Well, HERE! [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788782/working-well-by-nidhi-tewari-msw-lcsw-foreword-by-amy-cuddy/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio] Visit Nidhi's website HERE [https://nidhitewarilcsw.com]! (https://nidhitewarilcsw.com [https://nidhitewarilcsw.com]) Find Nidhi on Instagram: @NidhiTewarilcsw [https://www.instagram.com/nidhitewarilcsw/]   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.

Is the Spark Overrated? Dating Apps, Chemistry & the Illusion of Choice (The Edge)

Is “the spark” actually a reliable sign of compatibility — or something that’s quietly sabotaging modern dating? Kelly and Chip unpack the difference between butterflies and nervous system chaos, why instant chemistry can be misleading, and how swipe culture keeps us stuck in constant evaluation mode. The conversation dives into dating apps, the “just one more swipe” mindset, choice overload, and why too many options can make dating feel exhausting instead of exciting. They also explore a counterintuitive truth about attraction: why feeling understood and emotionally safe often matters more than being impressed — and how calm, healthy connections can be mistaken for boredom. A relatable, honest look at dating, chemistry, and what actually creates connection. 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.