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Feeling Fifty Shades

by Drea and Lisa

Welcome! Feeling Fifty Shades is weekly podcast hosted by Drea and Lisa; two middle aged women agreeing, disagreeing, or agreeing to disagree on an array of topics that they value as important and/or fun to share. They keep it real with humor, and a love for life while discussing anything and everything. You will experience moments of uncomfortableness, laughter, and so much more. So tune in each week to discover what shade of life they're feeling and imparting onto listeners.

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Episodes

  1. Shoot'n the Shit Labor Day Style

    What do you do on a beautiful Labor Day Monday? Shoot the Shit of course! Tune in with Drea as she sits with some amazing women and shares some of this, that, and other things. Nothing except laughter and sunshine in this segment!

  2. Say "I Do" to You

    Would you marry yourself? Not sure? On this segment Drea talks about committing to the most significant person in you life...YOU! Take a listen and see if you have, or need, to say "I Do" to You.

  3. Shoot'n the Shit "Tattoos"

    Let's kick back and chat about "tattoos", the art permanently drawn on the body, which is often considered a taboo. Hear our thoughts on this topic, do we hate them, like them, or love them? What does Feeling Fifty Shades have to say about inking the skin?

  4. Shoot'n the Shit Weekend Vibes

    A little light conversation about how Lisa and Drea spent their weekend. Just two women sitting back and shoot'n the shit.

  5. Boundaries are a MUST

    In order to walk our individual truth and live our best self we MUST incorporate boundaries. Yes, sweat may start appearing on your forehead and palms may become clammy as you think about relationship that lack boundaries. There's a lot to this concept, and it isn't easy, or comfortable to put…

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  6. The Human Connection

    Creating a human connections is critical to our health and well being. Many of us feel we have connections with those around us BUT are they true connections? And how do we know if we are making the right kind of connections? Listen in as we connect on this topic and give you the "ins" and "outs"...

  7. Shoot'n the Shit "Our Five Besties"

    We aren't talking about best friends we are talking about our favorites when it comes to what we watch, listen to, and read. This light-hearted segment will disclose our top five in each of those categories. Maybe you'll agree with our choices or have some suggestions to provide?!

  8. The Social Anxiety Society

    We are both members of the Social Anxiety Society. If you have a fear of social situations, being watched, or judged by others you too might be a member of our society! On this segment we talk about this mental health condition and how it has affected our lives. Tune in, and feel free to join our...

  9. Shoot'n the Shit "One Uppers & Know It Alls"

    Welcome to Shoot'n the Shit, a new segment on Feeling Fifty Shades that will have us flying by the seat of our pants with unscripted conversations on random thoughts and ideas that come to mind. You may find these chats to be less be serious, educational, and/or informative compared to our usual...

  10. Shit or Get Off the Pot!

    What kind of decision maker are you? Do you sit on the pot thinking and thinking of what to do? Do you have a process of how you make a choice? OR are you an individual who doesn't need a lot of time to process so you shit and are ready to move on? Today we talk about the different types of...

  11. Calling All Introverts

    This segment talks about those introverts in our lives, and some of the misconceptions surrounding this type of personality. Extroverts should give this episode a listen too! Because if you don't already know the introverts your life have so much to offer; just give them a chance!

  12. Rise & Shine or NOT

    Are you a morning person, or does starting your day feel like a true struggle? On this segment of Feeling Fifty Shades we talk about the experiences we've encountered with each of these type of individuals, and where we stand on this question. Tune in and see if you agree or disagree with what...

  13. IBS is NO BS!

    IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is no joke. Millions of people suffer from this medical issue; which can make each day a struggle if not a nightmare! Yes, Feeling Fifty Shades knows from personal experiences what dealing with this issue does to a persons mental and physical health. If you, or a...

  14. Just Me, Myself and I

    We value and listen to the opinions, and thoughts from the media, co-workers, family, and friends BUT what about everything that "Me, Myself and I" has to say? Our inner dialogue, and how we speak to ourselves, greatly impacts our relationships and overall happiness in life. This episode will...

  15. Lobby for a Hobby

    Yes we are lobbying for those listening to find a hobby, commit to the hobby you've just begun, or have been thinking about starting! The reasons for having a hobby, and what they can do for a person is filled with nothing but positivity! Take a listen as we lobby for a hobby here on Feeling…

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  16. Therapist Shopping

    Regardless of the reason, navigating through life often requires the help of a trained, non-biased, individual. Therefore shopping for a therapist is one of the most important shopping trips we make. It's not an easy task finding that particular therapist and the frustration can, many times…

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  17. TITS

    We're talking TITS, a.k.a "Trivia Is The Shit", a segment that will prove to lighten things up this week on Feeling Fifty Shades. Tune in for the next thirty minutes as we challenge our guests on their "relationship" knowledge. Using true or false, and multiple choice questions we will discover...

  18. Is It A Pain In The Arse?

    This conversation may not be a topic that all listeners can relate to, however, even if it's not relatable that doesn't mean there's nothing to gain from its content. Feeling Fifty Shades will discuss Anal Sex; an uncomfortable topic for many but the number of couples engaging in anal sex may...

  19. "Mr. Ed"...An Unwelcome Guest

    NO one, especially men, want to acknowledge that Mr. Ed has stepped foot into their lives. Who is Mr Ed? Mr. Ed is who we on, Feeling Fifty Shades, refer to as Erectile Dysfunction; otherwise known as impotence. Not a light topic but definitely worthy of a discussion. Whether you're experiencing…

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  20. Guilty Pleasures

    A few of our individual "loves" are spilled while we share some of our guilty pleasures. What are guilty pleasures? Awe, you know it's those little things in your life that put a smile on your face and make life bearable. BUT they are often keep on the down low! Well, after this segment some of...

  21. Ladies First

    If you listened to the "Low Down on Going Down" then you may remember we stated that tables would be turned and giving oral sex to those with the female anatomy would be an upcoming segment. Well here we are everyone, the tables have been turned, and we are ready to shed some health facts, the...

  22. Backhanded Compliments

    We've all received at least one backhanded compliment. Being the recipient of such a statement has thoughts of "Did they really just say that?", "Why?" and "I think that was an ouch!" hitting the forefront of our minds. Why do those in our lives feel the need to solicit such comments? On episode...

  23. Move Over Tupperware

    Long gone are the days of Tupperware Parties, we have emerged into a world where "at home" parties involve more than storage containers. During this segment we will discuss one type in particular; the adult toy (a.k.a sex toy) party. These companies, such as, Pure Romance, and Passion Parties...

  24. In Laws Or Out Laws?

    Yes, we are speaking of those non biological family members that become a part of our lives like it, or not. Regardless of whose family, they can enhance our relationship with our significant other and/or create conflict. It's a difficult path to walk; managing family and our relationship with a...

  25. Overrated OR Underrated

    Is receiving flowers overrated or underrated? Is the kiss on a first date overrated or underrated? We share our two cents on those and many more; advising whether "we" feel they deserve a little more or a little less credit. Tune in, and have a little fun asking yourself if our topics of choice…

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  26. Feeling Shady At 50

    Yes those of us over the age 50 often feel a bit "Shady" in MANY aspects of our lives. Why? What cause us to feel the need to hide, or doubt who we are? Well take a little listen and you'll hear our thoughts on why and how we can over come the shadiness we bring into our lives.

  27. Gratitude 101

    Now, more than EVER, we all need to incorporate gratitude into our lives. But finding gratitude and feeling grateful can be challenging. Daily we are distracted by the adversity life presents us; whether it's people, places or things. We allow our perception and thought process to sabotage the...

  28. The Low Down on Going Down

    Yes, you read the title correctly; we are referring to oral sex AND men this is an episode you don't want to miss. No doubt this topic may create some uneasiness, but our podcast strives to bring healthy uncomfortableness and growth to your lives. So with a bit of history, health, and tips on…

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  29. Mine, Yours, OR Ours?

    Hello 2021 and so long 2020! We are so excited to kick off Season 2! So, Lisa and I begin with a conversation about couples and the idea of sleeping in separate beds. Is it healthy, is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Hmm...obviously our minds were extremely curious. So tune in and check out what…

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  30. The JPS' of Holiday Traditions and Seasons

    You may be wondering what the hell are "JPS' '" ? Wonder no more, they are the "Joys, Stressors and Pains" of Holiday Traditions and Seasons. On this episode Drea gathers with a group of her favorite women and holds a round table discussion on their JPS'. Of course drinks are consumed, and…

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  31. Relationships Amid Covid

    The reality is that relationships are feeling the weight of the pandemic, and shoulders are drooping quite bit. On this segment our red headed host tackles some of the pressures we are all feeling, and how we can lighten the emotional, and physical, load a little bit during these trying times. .

  32. It's Happening Like It OR Not

    There's no way to prevent it from occurring; sorry people BUT it's going to happen like it or NOT!! We dread observing those wrinkles, gray hairs, stiffness in legs, yadda, yadda, yadda. If you haven't guessed it already, the topic of AGING is our choice of discussion this week. With a bottle, or...

  33. Re-Evaluating "The Girl Code"

    There are unwritten rules and ethics of the girl code, do they exist after turning fifty? Listen as we review "The Girl Code", and see what we think of whether it is valid for us mid life women.

  34. Hunk, Chunk or Drunk?

    Covid, Covid, Covid oh how we are loathe you! When this lovely pandemic made it clear it was going become a part of our everyday lives we had a choice. The options presented before us were whether we would become a Hunk, Chunk or Drunk. Which did we choose and were we successful? Hit play to find...

  35. Snoopers Of The World

    Are you a snooper, a tiny snooper, or does the idea of snooping seem incomprehensible? You would be surprised how many people ARE snoopers! During this segment we talk about the "Snoopers of the World" and why people feel the need to open cabinets, peek in drawers and scan through cell phones…

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  36. Sometime You Need to Just Shut the F'ck Up

    Giving advice, when should you offer words of wisdom? So often our opinions are imparted on others. However, are those brilliant thoughts, and ideas, truly wanted? Hmmm, we have a lot to say on this topic, and the title of this segment might give you a small clue. This is definitely an episode…

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  37. Drea and Lisa's Rules of Etiquette

    Etiquette should be fairly simple right? Well that’s not always the case, sometimes we need a little refresher. Listen as we “review” and give our thoughts regarding etiquette in various aspects of your life!

  38. We Just Can't Live Without...

    No, we aren't materialistic women, and we aren't high maintenance. BUT there are a few things the two of us feel we MUST have in order to get us through life; especially during these COVID days. On this lighter episode of "Feeling Fifty Shades of Everything" check out what items we can't live...

  39. Monogamous, Sorta Monogamous, OR Not Monogamous

    Relationships come in many forms, from being Monogamous to being Polygamous and then there's many variations in between. What are the expectations of being a part of one of these relationships? It's much more complicated than one may think AND very interesting! On this episode we share the...

  40. Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

    Why would we encourage you to embrace UNCOMFORTABLENESS when being comfortable feels so right? In this segment we will talk about why we feel "discomfort" and the benefits of actually pushing ourselves outside that box of comfortableness. Yes, those feelings of anxiety, fear, and failure aren't...

  41. Tigers, Dolphins, & Jellyfish.. OH MY!

    Not everyone has the same parenting style, but we all fall, in some way, into one of three parenting types: The Tiger, Dolphin, or Jellyfish. And as our children grow, we discover our parenting style will often intertwining with other parenting categories. During this episode we describe and...

  42. Y vs. X are We/They Predictable?

    Top pet peeves, and traits desired in our partners are just a couple of the questions asked during this little battle of the game. During this segment we reveal, utilizing a series of questions, if it's possible to predict the men's answers and vice versa. Who do you think nailed or failed this...

  43. The Challenge of Changing Others

    Do you yearn to alter the behavior and/or characteristics of someone in your life? Maybe it's the desire to change their eating habits, the clothes they wear, or perhaps it's the friends they bring into your world. Whatever the reason, the urge to "change" that individual is often all consuming.…

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  44. The Dance of Self Sabotage

    The Dance of Self Sabotage is being performed in everyone's lives. Whether it be as a child, a teenager, or adult. Whether at home, at the workplace, in school or social activities; we all experience that negative, reverberating, voice in our minds that dictates our current and future plans. This...

  45. FOMO Has Got To GO!

    We often pass up on the good times to give into the okay, if not the bad times because we have this the terrible fear of missing out. Why do we feel the need to be a part of EVERYTHING, or practically everything,? Is it because we know it "might" just be the best time ever, or are there other...

  46. The Cloak of Invisibility #MOTHERHOOD

    The thought of bringing that tiny miracle into the world is so exciting, the countdown is often unbearable. Then, finally after long nine months this amazing little person enters the world and you become a parent. You vowed that this beautiful child would not "control" who you are, physically and...

  47. COVID-19 Cluster F'K

    Masks, gloves, physical distancing, the list of rules for the current world we live in is daunting, to say the least. It has affected our personal and professional world in so many ways. It has royally created a Cluster "F" to the normalcy we are used to experiencing on a daily basis. This…

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  48. Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say

    Covid-19 may have us physically distancing but it doesn't stop this duo from speaking their minds. How often do you say something, NOT because you "mean" it or "feel" it, but because you want to fit into the current situation? Do your words ensure that what is spoken doesn't create conflict, and…

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  49. Stop Starving Your Romance

    Work, family, children, extra curricular activities, the list of how we starve romance goes on and on and on. It doesn't have to take money, but it does take "time" and "effort" to prevent starvation from attacking the romantic aspect your relationship. This segment provides some inexpensive and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome! Feeling Fifty Shades is weekly podcast hosted by Drea and Lisa; two middle aged women agreeing, disagreeing, or agreeing to disagree on an array of topics that they value as important and/or fun to share. They keep it real with humor, and a love for life while discussing anything and everything. You will experience moments of uncomfortableness, laughter, and so much more. So tune in each week to discover what shade of life they're feeling and imparting onto listeners.

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Welcome! Feeling Fifty Shades is weekly podcast hosted by Drea and Lisa; two middle aged women agreeing, disagreeing, or agreeing to disagree on an array of topics that they value as important and/or fun to share. They keep it real with humor, and a love for life while discussing anything and...

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