Fifty Shades of Bullshit

Fifty Shades of Bullshit

Fifty Shades of Bullshit, The truth behind online dating. This podcast dives into real dating stories by real people. We talk with matchmakers, relationship experts, psychic love readings, hear all about crazy dating stories, and talk about online scammers and catfishing. Each week we will discuss different topics that relate to the modern dating scene. You will laugh, cry and thank your lucky stars THAT didn't happen to you.... or did it? Fifty Shades of Bullshit is broadcast live Thursdays at 4PM PT. Fifty Shades of Bullshit is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). Fifty Shades of Bullshit is broadcast on K4HD Radio – Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fifty Shades of Bullshit is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Episodes

EP 194; Psychedelics – Legit Healing or Just Getting High

August 7, 2025 • 49 mins
Steve and Christine dive into the controversial world of psychedelics, asking: are they a legitimate healing tool or just an excuse for people to get high? We’ll explore both sides of the argument from the scientific research on mental health benefits to the stigma of recreational use. We discuss personal experiences, societal perceptions, and the future of psychedelics in therapy, medicine, and culture. Are we witnessing a true re...
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EP 192: Love Bombing or Real Love?

July 24, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode, we dive into the intense world of love bombing—what it is, why it happens, and how to tell the difference between genuine affection and emotional manipulation. We’ll break down the red flags, compare it to healthy falling in love, and give you tools to protect your heart without closing it off.

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EP 191: More Than One: Polyamory

July 17, 2025 • 50 mins
We’re diving into the world of polyamorous relationships with breakup coach and podcaster Janice Formichella, and Jodi Dreher—a personal and business coach who brings emotional fluency, wit, and real-life experience navigating ethical non-monogamy with his three partners. From breakups to boundaries, we're talking radical honesty, love, and what it really takes to build authentic connection(s).

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EP 189: Back From Beyond: A Journey Through Death, Frequencies, and the Matrix

July 3, 2025 • 49 mins
We are beyond excited to have this weeks episode, Devon Kramer died—and came back with insights that could shift your entire reality. In this episode, Dev shares his near-death experience, how it led to the creation of the Unified Pressure Field theory, and why frequency, sacred math, and manifestation are the true keys to healing. Dive deep into Matrix Mysteries, discover how science meets spirit, and hear what the other side reve...
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EP 188: Friends With Benefits (The Real Kind)

June 26, 2025 • 48 mins
Christine and Steve dive into the messy, magical value of friendship with Dee Dee Norman—attorney recruiter, writer, badass adventurer, and unapologetic truth-teller. From soul-nourishing bonds to learning from the “assholes,” this episode explores how friendships evolve, how to show up for each other, and why your friends might just be your greatest mirror

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EP 187: South Asian Love in a Modern World

June 19, 2025 • 49 mins
Can tradition and modern romance coexist? Matchmaker Radha Patel, founder of Single to Shaadi, joins us to explore the tension between South Asian cultural values and today’s dating world. From arranged marriages to swiping right, we dive into what love looks like for Desi singles balancing family expectations with personal desires. Radha dishes real talk, cultural insight, and spicy truths about finding love on your own terms.

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EP 186: Facing Fear & Reclaiming Power

June 12, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we’re getting real about fear—how it controls us, how it shows up in our love lives, and how to finally stop letting it run the show. Our special guest is Julie Demsey, a Rapid Results Mindset Coach, hypnotherapist, and author of FOUND: Swiping Right on Me to Find Love. A former Silicon Valley executive turned transformational guide, Julie specializes in helping people uncover and release the subconscious fears that keep...
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EP 185: Communicating Sexual Needs

June 5, 2025 • 49 mins
Christine sits down with breakup coach Janice Formichella and certified sex coach Jessie Maree to explore how to confidently express your sexual needs in relationships. We unpack the fears, blocks, and shame that surround sexual communication, and give you real actionable tools for better conversation and better sex. From navigating sexual self-awareness to scripts for starting those vulnerable talks, this episode is filled with pr...
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EP 184: Signs of an Emotional Immature Partner

May 29, 2025 • 48 mins
Returning to co-host with me this week on Fifty Shades of Bullshit is Sexological Bodywork & Somatic Sex Education Coach, Steve Oskard. We will be discussing what communication experts say, people who are 'emotionally immature' always use these 12 phrases. Does your partner show these signs?? Come join us as we dive deep into the topic.

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EP 183: LDR – Can It Work?

May 22, 2025 • 49 mins
Can Long Distance Relationships really work? We will be discussing this with Koko Russo, CEO of It's A Matchmaking. Certified in matchmaking over 10 years from IAP College and the Global Love Institute. Previously, she was the founder and CEO of Genesis 2:18 Matchmaking Service. Koko also studied Youth Ministry and Psychology at Tennessee Temple University from 2008 to 2010.

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EP 182: Authoring Your Own Growth

May 15, 2025 • 48 mins
Welcome back Steve Oskard, talking with us about how to author your own growth. Steve works with Sexological Bodywork & Somatic Sex Education, over 30 years Steve has been guiding clients to explore how they hold their life story in their bodies. Steve works with clients to discover how we hold shame and trauma in our bodies. He works with clients to explore touch, movement, dialog, breath, sound and awareness as a way to find ...
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EP 181: Lies, Betrayal, and Bullshit

May 8, 2025 • 48 mins
Explore the raw truth about infidelity in this bold episode of Fifty Shades of Bullshit with our special guest this week, podcaster and breakup coach Janice Formichella. No excuses, no sugarcoating—just real talk on cheating, why it happens, and how to heal.

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EP 180: Finding Love by Finding Yourself First

May 1, 2025 • 48 mins
Julie Demsey is a Rapid Results Mindset Coach, hypnotherapist, and former Silicon Valley executive turned transformational guide. She’s the author of FOUND: Swiping right on me to find love, and she’s passionate about helping people remove the subconscious blocks that hold them back — not just in love, but in every area of life. Through her coaching and hypnotherapy work, Julie empowers her clients to create rapid, lasting change, ...
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EP 179: Cougar Crusade

April 24, 2025 • 50 mins
This week we welcome Jacob Bos—TikTok star and founder of The Cougar Crusade. With nearly 1M followers, Jacob blends humour, insight, and artistry to create an engaging, dynamic experience for his audience every night. We dive into what makes dating older women so magnetic—confidence, clarity, and unmatched energy. It’s a flirty, funny, and honest convo about love, age gaps, and the power of real connection.

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EP 178: Circology Part 2

April 17, 2025 • 48 mins
“Circology™️– A New Perspective on Compatibility”. Andreas, is an innovative dating coach with a revolutionary approach to dating, having seamlessly transitioned from a career in architecture to transforming the modern dating landscape with his compatibility dating tool. His unique perspective, shaped by personal challenges and a creative mindset, offers a fresh take on finding love and understanding relationship dynamics.

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EP 177: Becoming Your Authentic Self

April 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Unfortunately, our guest was unable to make it to the Live show, So, Christine will explore what it really means to become your authentic self—unlearning expectations, embracing your truth, and showing up fully. Through honest reflection and practical steps, we guide listeners toward aligning who they are with how they live. It’s time to be you, unapologetically.

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EP 176: What is Circology?

April 3, 2025 • 47 mins
Joining me this week is Andrea, an innovative dating coach with a revolutionary approach to dating, having seamlessly transitioned from a career in architecture to transforming the modern dating landscape with his compatibility dating tool. His unique perspective, shaped by personal challenges and a creative mindset, offers a fresh take on finding love and understanding relationship dynamics. New Dating Compatibility App “The Circu...
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EP 175: Chemistry VS Compatibility

March 27, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of Fifty Shades of Bullshit, host Christine dives into the juicy topic of "Chemistry vs. Compatibility" with breakup coach and fellow podcaster Janice Formichella. Together, they unpack the difference between instant sparks and lasting connection, how to spot red flags, and why compatibility might be the secret to relationship success. A must-listen for anyone navigating the dating world or recovering from heartbrea...
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EP 174:Dating as a High-Value Individual: Knowing Your Worth

March 20, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of Fifty Shades of Bullshit, host Christine is joined by relationship and life coach Paige Dempsey to dive deep into what it truly means to date as a high-value individual. If you’ve ever found yourself settling for less, attracting emotionally unavailable partners, or struggling with rejection, this episode is your wake-up call. Whether you’re fresh out of a breakup, tired of toxic dating cycles, or just ready to s...
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EP 173: Attached & Unmatched

March 13, 2025 • 48 mins
This week, we’re diving into attachment styles—what they are, how to identify yours, and how to build a healthier one. Michelle O’Connell a mental health professional (therapist) who started dating coaching after learning lots about dating from her own personal experiences. Michelle is looking to help people feel more success with dating, more so, to feel more confident with the process and about themselves, and help with personali...
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