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 199: Guided: Choosing the Right Psychedelic Facilitator

September 11, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode, Christine and Steve sit down with Paul Antico, trauma-informed somatic practitioner and founder of Akasa Journeys, to explore how to safely plan a psilocybin journey. We unpack what to look for in a facilitator, how preparation shapes the experience, and why integration matters. If you’ve ever considered mushrooms for healing or self-discovery, this conversation is your roadmap.

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EP 198: The Tea App Controversy

September 4, 2025 • 48 mins
Join Christine and Jodi as we dive into the Tea App controversy—the dating app that promised safety for women but turned into a nightmare after millions of private photos, messages, and even IDs were leaked. We unpack how a tool meant to protect love and trust became a weapon of exposure, and what this means for finding love, setting boundaries, and protecting yourself in the digital dating world.

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EP 197: He Stole Her Heart & Her Money

August 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Christine and Steve welcome Janice Selbie, a counselor and author of Divorcing Religion, who opens up about being deceived by a sociopathic conman who stole both her heart and her money. Janice shares how her background, religious upbringing, and trust left her vulnerable—and how she turned her pain into purpose. She now helps others heal through her podcast, book, and private practice at DivorcingReligion.com

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EP 196: Beyond the Boner

August 21, 2025 • 50 mins
Jodi Dreher returns for a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered deep dive into men’s desires, struggles, and secrets in Beyond the Boner. From the truth about erectile dysfunction to what men actually crave from sex, intimacy, and connection, we break down the stigma around performance, masculinity, and mental health. It’s playful, edgy, and eye-opening—showing that men want more than just a boner, they want to feel wanted, whole, and und...
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EP 195: Psychedelics – Part 2

August 14, 2025 • 49 mins
In Part 2 of Psychedelics – Legit Healing or Just Getting High, trauma-informed somatic practitioner Paul Antico shares how to prepare for a mushroom journey and the importance of aftercare and integration. Founder of Akasa Journeys, Paul has guided 150+ full-day psychedelic sessions, blending body-based therapies with deep emotional attunement to create safe, transformative experiences rooted in the body’s innate intelligence.

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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 193: More than One: Polyamory Pt 2

July 31, 2025 • 49 mins
Our last episode with Jodi exploring the world of polyamorous relationships was a hit — but we only scratched the surface. So, we’re back for part two! While Janice couldn’t join us this time, Jodi returns to dive even deeper into the dynamics of loving more than one person. This episode continues the conversation with new insights, real-life experiences, and plenty of candid moments you won’t want to miss.

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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 190: Staying Safe Online

July 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Coach Lena Ehrenberg shares smart strategies for online dating safety—spotting red flags, setting boundaries, and protecting your heart and identity. Lena’s journey began in the South of France, where she realized she had the power to change her story. Now a certified coach, she helps women stop wasting time on the wrong men and start dating with confidence. More on Lena: lenaehrenberg.com | IG: @havemorelove

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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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