How to Stop Swiping & Start Showing Up
Episode 7 of the F*CK THAT SHIT podcast, hosted by Emma, titled "How to Stop Swiping & Start Showing Up " was published on February 26, 2026 and runs 66 minutes.
February 26, 2026 ·66m · F*CK THAT SHIT
Summary
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
Episode Description
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 algorithm
- Vulnerability isn't weakness — it's the entry point to anything real
- The antidote to app fatigue is showing up, literally
- Genuine connection requires slowness, intention, and a little courage
Follow 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
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