When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what the show’s legacy reveals about beauty, power, and the culture that cheered it on. Through conversations with dozens of former contestants, producers and crew members, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model explores what happened behind the scenes on one of the most iconic and problematic reality shows of our generation. The series starts off by exploring how ANTM almost didn’t get made. You’ll get the real story behind the show’s most infamous controversies. Then, the models and producers pull back the curtain and talk about how the most outrageous photoshoots and runaways came together. You’ll hear from contestants who say ANTM saved their lives and from those who say it ruined theirs. The contestants also talk about how the body shaming they experienced on the show caused lifelong scars. Finally, we try to answer the question, is Tyra Banks the ultimate reality television villain? Curse of: America’s Next Top Model takes you on an investigative journey to figure out if the so-called curse is real? And if so, what was the toll on the models, and us, the audience?

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Kelly and Chip explore what your face might be saying without you even realizing it. From health and stress signals to the unexpected ways dogs can pick up on what’s really going on beneath the surface, they unpack how much of our inner world shows up on the outside—and why paying attention matters

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Ever wondered what your face is saying before you even speak? Kelly sits down with Dr. Todd Frisch, coauthor of WTF? Why the Face, to explore the fascinating world of facial reading. Rooted in centuries of traditional Chinese medicine and backed by decades of clinical experience, Dr. Todd reveals how the lines, shapes, and markings on our faces can uncover hidden health issues, personality traits, and even help us strengthen relationships. Together they dive into how facial analysis can transform everything from patient care to dating, and why your face may be telling a deeper story than you realize.

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Kelly and Chip are back—well, sort of. After realizing Chip had literally nothing to add to Kelly’s deep dive with sex expert Kim Anami about the female orgasm, we decided to take a different approach. The sexual conversation continues...

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.

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Why does the female orgasm still feel like one of life’s biggest mysteries—even in 2025? This week on Velvet’s Edge, Kelly is joined by board-certified sexologist and host of the Orgasmic Enlightenment podcast, Kim Anami. Known for her transformational retreats and global work around intimacy, Kim breaks down the myths, mental blocks, and cultural baggage that keep so many women from experiencing their full pleasure.

From the reasons society still struggles with good sex, to why women orgasm differently solo versus with a partner, to how menopause and aging shift intimacy—Kim shares her wealth of knowledge on reconnecting with your body and reclaiming your right to pleasure. You’ll hear practical tools for women who struggle to orgasm, advice for men who want to be better lovers, and the empowering truth that sex gets to be better at every stage of life.

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This week Chip and Kelly take the big Virgo–Pisces energy and make it personal. From Virgo’s perfectionism and endless worry spirals to Pisces illusions and chasing dreams, they ask: are we overthinking life, or just not seeing it clearly? They swap stories of the little things they obsess about, times they projected fantasies onto people, and moments when reality finally hit. Lighthearted, relatable, and a little too honest—this episode is proof we’re all just trying to figure it out one worry (or dream) at a time.

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Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson returns to Velvet’s Edge to break down the powerful cosmic shifts happening with the Virgo New Moon and upcoming Pisces Eclipse.

We explore:

• What Virgo energy really means—service, humility, and the “womb of time” where transformation begins.
• How this New Moon calls us to digest life experiences, face self-criticism, and find spiritual clarity.
• Why Uranus squaring the New Moon could shake up rigid routines and spark intuitive breakthroughs.
• The Pisces Eclipse and how it asks us to confront illusions, prejudice, and the deeper wounds of humanity.
• Pluto and Mars—why suppressed conflict can’t stay hidden and how to channel it into conscious action.

Marv shares how these energy patterns are pushing us to release outdated habits, balance service with self-truth, and find footing in chaotic times. Whether you’re a Virgo, Pisces, or just feeling the collective weight, this episode is a guide for navigating the next six months with clarity and purpose.

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Book: Soul Fusion Healing

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Following up on the conversation with Dr. Z, Kelly and Chip dive into the 9 traits of narcissism as outlined in the DSM-5. Kelly shares her own experience of being in relationships with narcissists—what it looked like, how it felt, and the signs she missed at the time. She also opens up about the indicators she watches for now to know if she’s falling into the same pattern again. Together, Kelly and Chip break down what these traits really mean, how to recognize them in real life, and how understanding them can be the first step toward breaking free from the cycle.

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