What if the biggest thing holding us back from living our most joyful, embodied, juicy lives… is fear? In this episode, Kelly and Chip explore our strange addiction to fear—why we’re drawn to scary movies, clickbait headlines, worst-case scenarios, and that constant low-level anxiety so many of us live with. They break down what’s happening in the nervous system, how dopamine and fear keep us in loops we don’t even realize we’re in, and how to start shifting toward more presence, courage, and clarity. Inspired by Kelly’s interview with Stephanie James (Your Big Fat Juicy Life), the convo turns into a real talk about trust, media noise, and how to choose joy even when the world feels chaotic. And yes—Chip had some reservations about doing this episode in the first place, which led to some surprising insights on how differently we all process fear. This one’s about coming home to yourself, getting clear, and living life in full color—because fear may sell, but joy is what we came here for. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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