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Fifty Shades and Grey
Hosted by Elliott Davidson · EN
An amalgamation of mid-life shizzle. Everything we face from that period of being young to feeling too old.
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"What Nobody Warns You About Midlife"
3d ago00:39:04Tap to summarizeAt some point in life, things start changing.Friendships become smaller. Your priorities shift. Your body doesn't recover like it used to. Your tolerance for drama disappears. And sometimes, despite having a good life, you find yourself wondering what comes next.In this episode of 50 Shades of Grey, Elliott Davidson explores the things nobody really warns us about when we reach midlife.From purpose and boredom to changing friendships, aging, priorities and finding meaning in the second half of life, this is an honest conversation about what getting older really feels like.If you've ever felt like life looks successful on paper but still wondered what comes next, this episode is for you.#Midlife #Podcast #LifeAfter40 #PersonalGrowth #Friendship #Purpose #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #LifeLessons #50ShadesOfGrey
Transcribe →“What Women Really Want To Know About Men In Midlife”
1w ago00:38:43Tap to summarizeWhy do men struggle to open up emotionally?Why do lonely men still avoid relationships?Do men still want love in midlife… or just peace?In this episode of 50 Shades of Grey, Elliott Davidson explores the biggest questions women ask about men in modern midlife dating.From emotional availability and dating fatigue to ghosting, divorce, loneliness and relationships after heartbreak, this is an honest conversation about what men and women are really experiencing in modern dating.A thoughtful, honest and relatable discussion about midlife relationships, emotional connection and the realities of dating today.#Dating #Relationships #MidlifeDating #ModernDating #MensMentalHealth #Podcast #DatingApps #Love #EmotionalConnection #50ShadesOfGrey
Transcribe →“Why People Are Turning To AI Instead Of Each Other”
2w ago00:38:38Tap to summarizeModern dating has never offered more choice…so why do so many people feel more disconnected than ever?In this episode of 50 Shades and Grey, Elliott talks about dating fatigue, loneliness, emotional burnout, dating apps, validation culture and why more people are turning to AI, podcasts and online conversations instead of real connection.Has technology made dating easier…or has it exposed how emotionally exhausted people really are?From ghosting and disposable relationships to fear of vulnerability and midlife loneliness, this episode explores why modern dating often feels more transactional than meaningful.This isn’t about blaming men or women.It’s about asking what people are actually searching for now:love, attention, validation, peace… or simply someone who listens.A raw conversation about relationships, loneliness, emotional safety and the reality of dating in midlife.Follow, rate and share if the episode resonates with you.#Dating #ModernDating #MidlifeDating #Relationships #DatingApps #Loneliness #AI #Love #Podcast #50ShadesAndGrey #EmotionalConnection #SingleLife #Midlife #SelfWorth #MentalHealth#Dating #ModernDating #MidlifeDating #Relationships #DatingApps #Loneliness #AI #Love #Podcast #50ShadesAndGrey #EmotionalConnection #SingleLife #MentalHealth
Transcribe →“Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty”
3w ago00:38:40Tap to summarizeModern dating gives us more options than ever before — so why do so many people feel disconnected, exhausted and emotionally burnt out?In this episode of 50 Shades and Grey, Elliott talks about dating apps, disposable relationships, emotional unavailability, attention spans, validation culture and why so many people struggle to build real connection in midlife.This isn’t about blaming men or women.It’s about asking whether modern dating has become more about stimulation than genuine connection.Are people actually looking for love anymore?Or are they just looking to feel wanted?A conversation about loneliness, attention, attraction, emotional availability and what people are really searching for underneath it all.Follow, rate and share if the episode resonates with you.#Dating #ModernDating #MidlifeDating #Relationships #DatingApps #Love #Podcast #50ShadesAndGrey #EmotionalConnection #DatingAdvice #SingleLife #Attachment #Midlife #SelfWorth
Transcribe →“When You Lose the One You Love: Grief, Guilt & Learning to Live Again”
May 400:38:34Tap to summarizeWhat happens when moving on isn’t a choice… but something life forces on you?In this deeply honest episode, I’m joined by Jo, who lost her husband after a long battle with cancer. Together, we talk about what grief really looks like beyond the first year — the guilt of moving forward, the fear of being judged, and the reality of rebuilding a life you never planned to live alone.This isn’t about “getting over it.”It’s about learning to carry love, loss, and life at the same time.We cover:– The difference between losing someone and breaking up– Why grief can hit harder years later– The guilt of finding happiness again– Dating, loneliness, and starting over– How to take the first steps forward (even when it feels impossible)If you’ve ever lost someone, or know someone who has — this conversation matters.This is not advice. It’s just a conversation.Follow & share if this helped you.#Grief #WidowLife #Loss #Bereavement #HealingJourney #MovingForward #Midlife #LifeAfterLoss #MentalHealth #Relationships #PodcastClips #EmotionalHealing #RealTalk
Transcribe →Sometimes It’s Not Love. It’s Fear
Apr 2700:34:27Tap to summarizeWhy do people stay in unhappy relationships?People always ask:“Why did you stay so long?”But that question misses the point.Most people don’t stay because they’re weak.They stay because leaving feels harder than suffering.Sometimes it’s love.Sometimes it’s loyalty.Sometimes it’s children.Sometimes it’s money.And sometimes it’s just fear.In this episode of 50 Shades of Grey, we talk about the real reasons people stay in relationships long after the love has gone — the house, the children, the routine, the finances, the identity, the fear of starting again, and the fear of becoming the villain in your own story.We break down why comfort can feel like love, why loneliness keeps people trapped, why “staying for the kids” isn’t always the right answer, and why sometimes leaving is actually the kindest thing you can do.This isn’t advice.It isn’t counselling.It’s just an honest conversation about relationships, fear, and the moment people finally realise:enough is enough.If this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.#Relationships #Dating #Divorce #Breakups #Marriage #SelfWorth #RelationshipAdvice #Parenting #Healing #EmotionalHealth #MenAndWomen #ModernRelationships #Love #Podcast #50ShadesAndgrey
Transcribe →Why People Stay In Unhappy Marriages | With Divorce Coach Claire Gilchrist
Apr 1900:38:13Tap to summarizeWhy do so many people stay in relationships they know are over?In this episode I’m joined by divorce coach Claire Gilchrist to talk about marriage breakdown, why people feel trapped, starting again later in life, dating apps after divorce, ghosting, healing and how to rebuild confidence after heartbreak.A brutally honest conversation for anyone questioning their relationship or rebuilding after one.claritywithclairegilchristcotswolddivorcecoach.uk
Transcribe →Closure Is Overrated: The Truth About Why You Can’t Move On
Apr 1200:30:29Tap to summarizeA lot of people believe they can’t move on because they never got closure. No explanation. No apology. No final conversation. But what if closure was never the thing you needed?In this episode, Elliott breaks down heartbreak, rejection, breakups, divorce, unanswered questions, and why chasing closure often keeps you stuck longer than the breakup itself.If you’re struggling to let go, replaying old messages, or waiting for someone to explain why they chose someone else… this episode is for you.Sometimes no closure is the closure.#divorce #breakups #closure #movingon #heartbreak
Transcribe →You Don’t Want a Relationship…
Apr 500:27:48Tap to summarizeYou Don’t Want a Relationship… Or You’re Just Protecting Yourself?Most people say they don’t want a relationship anymore.But is that actually the truth…or is it protection?After enough disappointment, rejection, and frustration, it becomes easier to say “I’m done” than to admit you’re just tired of feeling not enough.In this episode, we break down what’s really behind that mindset.Because for a lot of people, it’s not that they don’t want a relationship…they just don’t want to feel like that again.We talk about:– Why “I’m done” can be a defence mechanism– How rejection and past experiences shape your mindset– The difference between not wanting something vs protecting yourself from it– Why confidence plays a bigger role than you think– How to approach dating without losing your peaceThis is an honest look at midlife dating, self-awareness, and the reality of putting yourself back out there.Because maybe the question isn’t:“Do you want a relationship?”Maybe it’s:“Are you willing to risk feeling something again?”#dating #relationships #midlifedating #selfawareness #healing #confidence #datingover30 #datingover40 #mindset #personalgrowth
Transcribe →You Realised It Was You… Now What? | Dating in Midlife Part 3
Mar 3000:31:15Tap to summarizeIf you’ve realised that you might be the common factor in your dating life…the real question is:What do you do next?In this episode, we go deeper than awareness and talk about what actually creates change.Because understanding your patterns isn’t enough —you have to decide whether you’re willing to step out of comfort and do something different.We cover:Why awareness alone keeps people stuckThe difference between giving up and protecting your peaceHow comfort can quietly become a prisonWhy dating feels harder as we get olderThe risk vs reward of letting someone into your lifeAnd how to actually move forwardSometimes it’s not about finding the right person…It’s about becoming ready at the right time.#datingpodcast #relationships #datingover30 #datingover40 #selfdevelopment #mindset #growth #modernrelationships
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