Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

Many of you may know singer/songwriter, Blessing Offor, as the outstanding vocalist who sang so strongly he had all four judges turn their chairs around. Although his talent is something only dreams are made of, it's his sroty of hardship and then his positive outlook on life that makes him the magnetic human that he is. Blessing was born without vision in his left eye and lost vision in his right eye in an accident as a young boy. To most, this would be a tragedy hard to recover from, for Blessing it was his call to channel that hardship into purpose. "If you told me I had the chance to do that moment (losing vision in his right eye) all over again, I would say, where do I stand? I would do it exactly as it happened, because that moment is the moment that shaped me into who I am today." Blessing talks about the one question he asks himself when he is having a hard time or bad day/moment: "We put so much energy into what's wrong, like the traffic, and what I know is that it's never really about the traffic. There is always something deeper that's actually going on." His favorite quote:"Grief carves a canyon, so that joy can overflow it." And the best tidbit his therapist ever pointed out to him about the human condition: "Sitting with yourself is a truly POWERFUL thing." Blessing also tells Chip and Kelly about his musical inspirations, new music coming up and where listeners can go on the journey with him. website: blessingoffor.com  socials: @blessingoffor  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ingrid Clayton joins Kelly to discuss what healing from complex trauma looks like. She describes what trauma responses look like and explains that many people confuse these responses with thinking “that’s just the way I am.” Dr. Clayton explains narcissistic abuse in ways that are easy to digest and also breaks down why it is so important for survivors to feel heard.Book: Believing MeSocials: @ingridclaytonphdWebsite: ingridclayton.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk to intimacy expert, Susan Bratton, on all things intimacy and sex. Kelly inquires about why sex is the one area of our lives that we don't put the growth work into like we do everything else. Chip discovers new questions about sexual soulmates. Susan also talks about her own journey from being unsatisfied sexually in her marriage and finally speaking up to her husband and choosing intimacy over divorce. She gives tips on taking the sexual growth step solo or with your partner to keep evolving sexually. The purpose of this conversation is to normalize a topic that has become so "taboo" to discuss yet is a fixture in every person's day to day life. Susan teaches that there is beauty in learning together, even if it is a bit uncomfortable first. Socials: @susanbrattonWebsite: susanbratton.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Better Than Ezra frontman, Kevin Griffin, about evolving and growing in order to maintain a long lasting and fulfilling career. The lead singer has not only created a successful songwriting and solo career, but also is cofounder of Pilgrimage Festival in Nashville, has published hits for Morgan Wallen and is working on his first book. The two native Louisianian’s also talk about snorting probiotics to get by eating Cajun food, wild younger days, how traumatic experiences impact your decisions and Kevin covers Dave Matthew’s to give Kelly a new theme song.Socials: @kevinmgriffin@wearebetterthanezraFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss new beginnings and fresh starts in the form of organization with celebrity organizer, Ria Safford. Ria has worked with clients like Jen Atkin, Chrissy Teigan, Paris Hilton and more and really started the game 10 days after giving birth to her third child! She talks about being a messy person turned organizer and gives tangible tips for people not wired for organization or born natural organizers. This fun filled conversation is full of laughs and pandemic recovery talks too!Socials: @riorganizeWebsite: riorganize.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly’s dad, Rex, comes on the podcast to talk about his journey from alcoholism to sobriety. He talks about what his relationship with alcohol looked like including years without drinking at all, the self sabotage that was a part of his disease and the relationships that he was on the brink of losing. “Alcohol was the most important thing to me. Period. I couldn’t imagine my life without drinking.” He also talks about finding his greatest life in his sobriety and the greatest gift being the relationships he is able to have because of it. And the moment he relates to finding freedom with a therapist: “I had to go all around the world, just to get across the street….but then the therapist said to me, ‘yeah, but you got across the street.’” Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Americanaddictioncenters.com Great article from Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/31/what-being-sober-has-meant-to-me/Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip talk about their peaks and valleys of 2022 and Chip reads a story that changed both of their perspectives on the holidays this year. Kelly reads listener emails.  Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master Astrologer, Marvin Wilkerson, joins Kelly to talk through the transitions and things to expect in 2023. "You are your own authority. This year is all about letting go of the mob mentality." "It's time to dump the ghost of the past. We've got to let go of what was and move forward into the new."  Email: marvin@astromarv.com Website: astromarv.com  Hypnosis: blhypnosis.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kelly and Chip discuss the end of the year and what’s to come on the VE Podcast. They also sing, wrap and make one request.Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip visits the podcast on a Wednesday to discuss the experience that changed him and his relationship with gratitude this month. Kelly gives updates on her takeaways and reads listener emails. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Email: theedge@velvetsedge.com  Follow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.