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In the season finale of the Dating Diaries, I'm opening up about what happened after I told someone I was catching feelings and how I'm learning to stay present instead of running when love feels uncertain. We talk about disorganized attachment, emotional safety, knowing when to be patient versus when to walk away, and why choosing to love—even without guarantees—is sometimes the most F*ck That Shit thing you can do. Thanks for joining me on this journey. Until next time. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries — find us at @fckthatshitpod on Instagram and @emmaglobina on TikTok. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

Neha Gautam shares her journey to solo motherhood, exploring fertility options, community support, and challenging societal norms around family and parenthood. This episode offers insights into intentional parenting, queerness, and overcoming societal expectations. Learn more about Neha and her work below: Nehagautamnyc.com https://nehgautam.substack.com/p/solo-and-with-community Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries — find us at @fckthatshitpod on Instagram and @emmaglobina on TikTok. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this episode of The Dating Diaries, Emma gets personal about what it's like to navigate a new romantic connection when your nervous system was taught to be suspicious of the good things. She talks about catching feelings and not trusting them, the pull toward assuming the worst in someone who has done nothing wrong, and why she's choosing to stay instead of run — because everything is data, clarity doesn't equal safety, and sometimes the slow burn is exactly what healing looks like. This one is for anyone who has ever talked themselves out of something good before it even had a chance. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries — find us at @fckthatshitpod on Instagram and @emmaglobina on TikTok. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this episode of F**k That Shit, Emma sits down with the one and only Dirty Lola — sex educator, Netflix sexpert, creator of Sex Ed A Go-Go, and your go-to when you want sex ed served hot, honest, and a little hilarious. Dirty Lola has been getting real about sex, polyamory, and kink for over a decade, with a microphone in one hand and a dildo in the other, dropping knowledge on Netflix, HBO, Vice, and The Cut's YouTube channel, and making it her mission to smash stigma, spread joy, and help folks find their pleasure groove. Together they get into what it really means to be a picky slut, why cheating is just unethical non-monogamy, how to know what kind of lover you actually are, and how to get back out into the world and meet people like a human being again. Find Dirty Lola at dirtylola.co and on Instagram @dirtylola — and follow us on Instagram @fckthatshitpod and TikTok @emmaglobina for behind the scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

Dating is supposed to be about connection — so why does it feel so lonely? In this episode, Emma sits down with Isabella Cassell, founder of The Full and creator of the NYC Dating Collective, to get honest about why modern dating feels so hard, what our swiping habits are actually revealing about us, and why ease might be the missing ingredient we're all overlooking. They get into the real cost of over-giving, what it means to live a full life before love finds you, and the one practice that changes everything: learning to sit with uncertainty without making it mean something about your worth. If you've ever felt like you were doing everything right and still couldn't figure out why dating felt so exhausting — this episode is for you. Find Isabella and her work at jointhefull.com. IG: @jointhefull and follow us on Instagram @fckthatshitpod and TikTok @emmaglobina for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this episode, I sit down with Vaish Sesetty and Cyrus Belsoi, the founders of Pique — a human connection organization based in NYC on a mission to bring the human back to human connection. We get into how Pique evolved from a dating app into a full community experience built around in-person events, vulnerability, and genuine connection of all forms. We talk about the Love Wall, creating safe spaces for authentic interaction, what it actually means to build community in a city full of people who are somehow still lonely, and why adults deserve playful environments that challenge everything we think we know about how connection is supposed to look. This one is warm, real, and a reminder that the most radical thing you can do right now is just show up for each other. Find Pique on Instagram at @pique.community and follow us on Instagram @fckthatshitpod and TikTok @emmaglobina for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this personal vignette, I'm getting real about self trust — what it looks like when it's missing, what it feels like when it starts coming back, and what happens when someone unexpected shows up and makes it really hard to keep hiding from yourself. We're talking about the sorry habit, the holding back, the skin itching and crawling the moment something genuinely good shows up — and why all of it comes down to one thing: not trusting yourself enough to believe you deserve it. This one is personal, it's honest, and if you've ever been your own worst enemy when it comes to just being present in something that might actually be working out — this episode is for you. F**k that shit to not trusting yourself. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries — find us at @fckthatshitpod on Instagram and @emmaglobina on TikTok. Visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Camras (@benjamincamras) — flirt and dating coach, host of the Flirtations Flirtcast, and self-proclaimed lifelong introvert — to talk about what it really means to flirt fearlessly. Benjamin shares his journey of navigating social anxiety and depression while helping singles and daters build confidence, clarity, and connection in all its forms. We get into micro flirting, repatterning your nervous system, the self-belief work behind showing up boldly, and why taking a pause might just be the most powerful move you can make. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal — and trust me, this conversation delivers. Follow Benjamin on Instagram and TikTok and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts. For more F**k That Shit content, follow us on Instagram @fckthatshitpod and TikTok @emmaglobina, visit us at fckthatshitpod.com for merch and more, and subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates!

In this episode of The Dating Diaries, Emma gets into what it actually looks like to stop following a healing rulebook that was never really hers — and start living by her own rules. She shares what went down with Mr. New Years (including the most unhinged plot twist), how she hosted her own Hottie Hour to prove you don't need an event to give yourself permission to connect, and yes — why she, the girl who said fck that shit to dating apps, downloaded a dating app. This one's for anyone who's been so busy doing it right that they forgot to actually do it. Healed enough to misbehave on purpose? Let's get into it. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries.Instagram: @fckthatshitpodTikTok: @emmaglobinaWebsite: ⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/⁠Merch: ⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/store⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page⁠

Ted Nimbe is the founder of Lunaire, a social events company reimagining the way people meet in real life. Built on the belief that connection should feel natural rather than performative, Lunaire creates carefully curated social nights across London's warmest, most vibrant spaces — warm lighting, balanced rooms, grounded energy, and zero pressure. No apps, no algorithms. Just people open to connecting. In this episode, Emma sits down with Ted to explore why modern dating feels so broken and what it looks like to actually do something about it. They get into the stigma around singles events, how intentional room design shapes the way people show up, the role of vulnerability and emotional openness in real connection, and why taking a break from dating apps might be the most radical thing you can do for your love life. Key Takeaways: A well-designed environment can do more for connection than any algorithmVulnerability isn't weakness — it's the entry point to anything realThe antidote to app fatigue is showing up, literallyGenuine connection requires slowness, intention, and a little courageFollow Lunaire & Ted:Instagram: @lunaire.clubWebsite: https://www.lunaire.club/ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Instagram: @fckthatshitpod TikTok: @emmaglobina Website: ⁠⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/store⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

In this episode, we sit down with Ariana Nathani, founder of Drinks First — a media and events company that has built one of NYC's most beloved communities around getting people out from behind their screens and into the same room. We discuss: How COVID-19 reshaped dating culture and what it actually cost us sociallyWhy anonymity creates safety — and how that safety opens people up to real connectionThe unique dynamics of dating in New York City and how cultural differences shape the way we show up for each otherWhat it's actually like to navigate your own dating life while building a platform centered on everyone else'sAriana shares how Drinks First grew from a scrappy dating podcast to a Sirius XM-signed show with over 90,000 followers, 1 million TikTok likes, and events drawing up to 2,000 people across NYC — and what she's learned along the way about creating spaces where connection can actually happen. This conversation is for anybody who's tired of swiping, craving something more real, and wondering how to actually meet people in the world again. Follow Ariana & Drinks First for more IG/ TikTok: @ariana.nathani / @drinks.first Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Instagram: @fckthatshitpod TikTok: @emmaglobina Website: ⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/⁠ Merch: ⁠https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/store⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

In this episode of Fck That Shit*, Emma Shull speaks directly to survivors of sexual assault, sharing her personal journey of healing and how it has shaped the way she navigates vulnerability, safety, and dating. She unpacks the urge to control outcomes, define labels, and “need to know” as a way to avoid getting hurt, and explores the grief of heartbreaks that haven’t even happened yet. This conversation is about redefining safety as self-trust instead of control, allowing yourself to want something real without shame, and embracing uncertainty as a path to deeper connection. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Instagram: @fckthatshitpod TikTok: @emmaglobina Website: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/ Merch: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/store Substack: https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

In this episode, we sit down with Claire Fountain to explore the complexities of dating, trauma, and healing while staying open to connection. Together, we unpack how past experiences shape our nervous systems, influence what feels “safe” in relationships, and impact the way we show up in modern dating. We discuss: The difference between safety and comfort—and why they often get confused after trauma How shame shows up when we don’t know what we want or don’t like what we chose The role of embodiment and self-trust in dating and relationships Setting boundaries while remaining open to love and connection Claire shares her journey from yoga and movement into psychotherapy, offering insights rooted in somatic healing, mindfulness, and lived experience. This conversation is for anyone navigating dating as a trauma survivor, questioning old patterns, or learning how to approach connection with more curiosity, compassion, and agency. Guest: Claire Fountain (she/her)Website: https://www.clairefountain.com/aboutInstagram: @cbquality Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries.Instagram: @fckthatshitpodTikTok: @emmaglobinaWebsite: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/Merch: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/storeSubstack: https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

In this episode of The Dating Diaries, Emma Shull gets honest about the patterns that keep us stuck—examining how alcohol, people-pleasing, and avoidance can quietly shape our dating lives and sense of self-worth. Reflecting on her experience with Sober October, Emma shares how stepping away from drinking revealed deeper cycles of self-sabotage and disconnection, and how learning to trust her intuition became a practice in saying no—on dates, in relationships, and in life. This episode isn’t about perfection or quick fixes; it’s an invitation to notice the loops you’re in, question what’s no longer serving you, and consider what it might look like to choose yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes clips, reflections, and updates from The Dating Diaries. Instagram: @fckthatshitpodTikTok: @emmaglobina Website: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/Merch: https://www.fckthatshitpod.com/storeSubstack: https://substack.com/@fckthatshitpod?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Bail to talk about the complexities of navigating relationships, particularly through the lens of dating apps and the impact of COVID-19 on personal growth. We discuss: Breakups and the transition to online dating How the pandemic disrupted our plans for self-improvement and social engagement What it means to decenter both alcohol and dating in our lives Finding authentic connections in a world that often feels performative Sam shares her journey of creating intentional social spaces and rethinking what dating and connection can look like when you strip away the usual crutches. This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like they're going through the motions in dating, using alcohol to make it more bearable, or wondering if there's a different way to show up for themselves and others. Guest: Sam Bail Website: https://www.brightnightssocial.com/#about Newsletter: https://brightnightssocial.substack.com/ Instagram: @brightnightssocial Connect with the show: Instagram: @fckthatshitpod