Going on vacation with someone sounds romantic until the flight gets canceled, someone’s hangry, the credit card declines, you haven’t had a bowel movement in five days, and suddenly the person you’ve been dating becomes a full-blown mammal.This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole about why traveling with a partner — or someone you’ve known for approximately 19 business days — is one of the fastest ways to figure out what you’re actually working with. Because travel doesn’t necessarily change a relationship. It reveals it.From booking a trip on a FIRST DATE (yes, you read that right) to romantic trips that exposed some very unromantic truths, Emma gets into traveling too soon, manufactured intimacy, vacation love bombing, money, conflict, compatibility, and the dangerous little fantasy of cosplaying marriage in a hotel room.The question isn’t whether it’s “too soon” to take the trip. It’s what you’re making the trip mean. But in Emma's POV — the answer is usually, "fuck it. Book the trip. Just don’t pack an imaginary relationship in your carry-on."EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteed</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul>For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com <a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsemmaklipstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsemmaklipstein" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Going on vacation with someone sounds romantic until the flight gets canceled, someone’s hangry, the credit card declines, you haven’t had a bowel movement in five days, and suddenly the person you’ve been dating becomes a full-blown mammal. This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole about why traveling with a partner — or someone you’ve known for approximately 19 business days — is one of the fastest ways to figure out what you’re actually working with. Because travel doesn’t necessarily change a relationship. It reveals it. From booking a trip on a FIRST DATE (yes, you read that right) to romantic trips that exposed some very unromantic truths, Emma gets into traveling too soon, manufactured intimacy, vacation love bombing, money, conflict, compatibility, and the dangerous little fantasy of cosplaying marriage in a hotel room. The question isn’t whether it’s “too soon” to take the trip. It’s what you’re making the trip mean. But in Emma's POV — the answer is usually, "fuck it. Book the trip. Just don’t pack an imaginary relationship in your carry-on." EPISODE SPONSORS:Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuchFor a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer availableGo to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteedHead to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Going on vacation with someone sounds romantic until the flight gets canceled, someone’s hangry, the credit card declines, you haven’t had a bowel movement in five days, and suddenly the person you’ve been dating becomes a full-blown mammal.This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole about why traveling with a partner — or someone you’ve known for approximately 19 business days — is one of the fastest ways to figure out what you’re actually working with. Because travel doesn’t necessarily change a relationship. It reveals it.From booking a trip on a FIRST DATE (yes, you read that right) to romantic trips that exposed some very unromantic truths, Emma gets into traveling too soon, manufactured intimacy, vacation love bombing, money, conflict, compatibility, and the dangerous little fantasy of cosplaying marriage in a hotel room.The question isn’t whether it’s “too soon” to take the trip. It’s what you’re making the trip mean. But in Emma's POV — the answer is usually, "fuck it. Book the trip. Just don’t pack an imaginary relationship in your carry-on."EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteed</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul>For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com <a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsemmaklipstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsemmaklipstein" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Don’t pack an imaginary relationship in your carry-on

Ask Emma is BACK, which means a simple listener question is about to become a full-blown existential crisis.This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on dating fatigue, high standards vs. unrealistic expectations, and the question she hates admitting she’s asked herself: does she know too much about relationships to actually enjoy one?She’s talking being single for years without settling, catching feelings for a guy friend, slowing down sex without killing the chemistry, whether she’d date a man less successful than her, when to stop inviting the friend who never shows up, and why healthy love can feel suspiciously boring after you’ve been conditioned to chaos.Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re asking for too much, taking too long, moving too fast, choosing the wrong people, or becoming a little too self-aware for your own good — this one’s for you. EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteed</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ask Emma is BACK, which means a simple listener question is about to become a full-blown existential crisis. This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on dating fatigue, high standards vs. unrealistic expectations, and the question she hates admitting she’s asked herself: does she know too much about relationships to actually enjoy one? She’s talking being single for years without settling, catching feelings for a guy friend, slowing down sex without killing the chemistry, whether she’d date a man less successful than her, when to stop inviting the friend who never shows up, and why healthy love can feel suspiciously boring after you’ve been conditioned to chaos. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re asking for too much, taking too long, moving too fast, choosing the wrong people, or becoming a little too self-aware for your own good — this one’s for you. EPISODE SPONSORS:Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuchFor a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer availableGo to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteedHead to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ask Emma is BACK, which means a simple listener question is about to become a full-blown existential crisis.This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on dating fatigue, high standards vs. unrealistic expectations, and the question she hates admitting she’s asked herself: does she know too much about relationships to actually enjoy one?She’s talking being single for years without settling, catching feelings for a guy friend, slowing down sex without killing the chemistry, whether she’d date a man less successful than her, when to stop inviting the friend who never shows up, and why healthy love can feel suspiciously boring after you’ve been conditioned to chaos.Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re asking for too much, taking too long, moving too fast, choosing the wrong people, or becoming a little too self-aware for your own good — this one’s for you. EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteed</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ASK EMMA: I need someone who's already cooked

Sometimes I feel like looking around your life and saying “wow, I’m so lucky” feels like it skips over the entire plot. The heartbreak. The rejection. The failures. The people who screwed you over. The days you were convinced your life was falling apart… that were actually quietly redirecting it.So in this episode, we’re rethinking gratitude entirely.I’m tracing the dominoes of my own life — from breakups and betrayal to trauma, career setbacks and some truly questionable men—to show you how some of the best things in my life exist because of some of the worst things that ever happened to me. And why asking “why me?” might be keeping you stuck in a story you haven’t gotten far enough away from to understand yet.Because your favorite part of your life might be downstream from the worst day of it.Don’t count your blessings. Trace them. EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarante</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Sometimes I feel like looking around your life and saying “wow, I’m so lucky” feels like it skips over the entire plot. The heartbreak. The rejection. The failures. The people who screwed you over. The days you were convinced your life was falling apart… that were actually quietly redirecting it. So in this episode, we’re rethinking gratitude entirely. I’m tracing the dominoes of my own life — from breakups and betrayal to trauma, career setbacks and some truly questionable men—to show you how some of the best things in my life exist because of some of the worst things that ever happened to me. And why asking “why me?” might be keeping you stuck in a story you haven’t gotten far enough away from to understand yet. Because your favorite part of your life might be downstream from the worst day of it. Don’t count your blessings. Trace them. EPISODE SPONSORS:Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuchFor a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer availableGo to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guaranteHead to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes I feel like&nbsp;looking around your life and saying “wow, I’m so lucky” feels like it skips over the entire plot. The heartbreak. The rejection. The failures. The people who screwed you over. The days you were convinced your life was falling apart… that were actually quietly redirecting it.So in this episode, we’re rethinking gratitude entirely.I’m tracing the dominoes of my own life — from breakups and betrayal to trauma, career setbacks and some truly questionable men—to show you how some of the best things in my life exist because of some of the worst things that ever happened to me. And why asking “why me?” might be keeping you stuck in a story you haven’t gotten far enough away from to understand yet.Because your favorite part of your life might be downstream from the worst day of it.Don’t count your blessings. Trace them. EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch</li><li>For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/TOOMUCH and use promo code TOOMUCH for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available</li><li>Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code TOOMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarante</li><li>Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code TOOMUCH and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE!</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Stop asking “why me?”

What if the reason you can’t move on… is because you never actually let go? This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on one of the most misunderstood breakup strategies in modern dating: no contact. And no — it’s not a trick to get your ex back. It’s a strategy to get yourself back.In another slap-you-out-of-your-delulu episode, Emma breaks down the psychology behind why breakups feel like withdrawal, why people fail at no contact, her experience with it and the subtle ways we keep ourselves emotionally tethered to people who are no longer good for us. From dopamine addiction and breadcrumbing to the hard truth about why people reach out to their exes, she unpacks what’s really happening inside your brain when you’re tempted to reopen the door.Whether it’s an ex, a toxic friendship, or someone who keeps disrupting your peace, this episode is a wake-up call that distance isn’t about punishment, the fact that there is a mental rewiring required to move on, and Emma reveals the one question you should ask yourself before sending that text.EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Visit RO.co/TOOMUCH for your free GLP-1 insurance check </li><li>Head to Chime.com/TOOMUCH. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. </li><li>Unlock 20% off for sustained well-being at <a href="http://Piquelife.com/toomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piquelife.com/toomuch</a></li><li>To get exclusive deals up to 50% off, go to <a href="http://MeUndies.com/TOOMUCH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MeUndies.com/TOOMUCH</a> and enter promo code toomuch</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

What if the reason you can’t move on… is because you never actually let go? This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on one of the most misunderstood breakup strategies in modern dating: no contact. And no — it’s not a trick to get your ex back. It’s a strategy to get yourself back. In another slap-you-out-of-your-delulu episode, Emma breaks down the psychology behind why breakups feel like withdrawal, why people fail at no contact, her experience with it and the subtle ways we keep ourselves emotionally tethered to people who are no longer good for us. From dopamine addiction and breadcrumbing to the hard truth about why people reach out to their exes, she unpacks what’s really happening inside your brain when you’re tempted to reopen the door. Whether it’s an ex, a toxic friendship, or someone who keeps disrupting your peace, this episode is a wake-up call that distance isn’t about punishment, the fact that there is a mental rewiring required to move on, and Emma reveals the one question you should ask yourself before sending that text. EPISODE SPONSORS:Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Visit RO.co/TOOMUCH for your free GLP-1 insurance check Head to Chime.com/TOOMUCH. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Unlock 20% off for sustained well-being at Piquelife.com/toomuchTo get exclusive deals up to 50% off, go to MeUndies.com/TOOMUCH and enter promo code toomuch For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the reason you can’t move on… is because you never actually let go? This week, Emma goes down the rabbit hole on one of the most misunderstood breakup strategies in modern dating: no contact. And no — it’s not a trick to get your ex back. It’s a strategy to get yourself back.In another slap-you-out-of-your-delulu episode, Emma breaks down the psychology behind why breakups feel like withdrawal, why people fail at no contact, her experience with it and the subtle ways we keep ourselves emotionally tethered to people who are no longer good for us. From dopamine addiction and breadcrumbing to the hard truth about why people reach out to their exes, she unpacks what’s really happening inside your brain when you’re tempted to reopen the door.Whether it’s an ex, a toxic friendship, or someone who keeps disrupting your peace, this episode is a wake-up call that distance isn’t about punishment, the fact that there is a mental rewiring required to move on, and Emma reveals the one question you should ask yourself before sending that text.EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li><li>Visit&nbsp;RO.co/TOOMUCH for your free GLP-1 insurance check&nbsp;</li><li>Head to Chime.com/TOOMUCH. It just takes a few minutes to sign up.&nbsp;</li><li>Unlock 20% off for sustained well-being at <a href="http://Piquelife.com/toomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Piquelife.com/toomuch</a></li><li>To get exclusive deals up to 50% off, go to <a href="http://MeUndies.com/TOOMUCH" rel="noopener noreferrer">MeUndies.com/TOOMUCH</a> and enter promo code toomuch</li></ul> For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!! Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

"No contact" isn’t about getting your ex back

This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole on the one thing that determines every dating outcome, every relationship dynamic, and every “WTF am I doing” moment: boundaries. Fresh off her own breakup and officially in her NYC single-era renaissance, she breaks down how boundaries show up in early dating, long-term relationships, and those confusing almost-situationships that plague the modern dating world.Emma is unpacking the non-negotiables and hard-stop boundaries, how to communicate them without sounding unhinged, how to filter out the wrong people instantly, and why dating in your 30s is basically one long psychological experiment in self-respect. And now that she’s back on the market, Emma is sharing her own Non-Negotiable List she’ll be packing on every date so that you can start yours too.Whether you’re newly single, chronically disappointed by the apps, or just tired of abandoning yourself for men who can’t plan a date, this episode is a masterclass in choosing yourself first — then choosing better.Welcome to your boundary bootcamp.EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to HelloFresh.com/TOOMUCH10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!</li><li>Visit Rula.com/toomuch to get quality therapy that’s covered by insurance.</li><li> </li></ul>For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!!<a href="https://emmastoomuch.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Substack</a> Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole on the one thing that determines every dating outcome, every relationship dynamic, and every “WTF am I doing” moment: boundaries. Fresh off her own breakup and officially in her NYC single-era renaissance, she breaks down how boundaries show up in early dating, long-term relationships, and those confusing almost-situationships that plague the modern dating world. Emma is unpacking the non-negotiables and hard-stop boundaries, how to communicate them without sounding unhinged, how to filter out the wrong people instantly, and why dating in your 30s is basically one long psychological experiment in self-respect. And now that she’s back on the market, Emma is sharing her own Non-Negotiable List she’ll be packing on every date so that you can start yours too. Whether you’re newly single, chronically disappointed by the apps, or just tired of abandoning yourself for men who can’t plan a date, this episode is a masterclass in choosing yourself first — then choosing better. Welcome to your boundary bootcamp. EPISODE SPONSORS:Go to HelloFresh.com/TOOMUCH10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!Visit Rula.com/toomuch to get quality therapy that’s covered by insurance. For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Subscribe to the Substack Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Emma is going down the rabbit hole on the one thing that determines every dating outcome, every relationship dynamic, and every “WTF am I doing” moment: boundaries. Fresh off her own breakup and officially in her NYC single-era renaissance, she breaks down how boundaries show up in early dating, long-term relationships, and those confusing almost-situationships that plague the modern dating world.Emma is unpacking the non-negotiables and hard-stop boundaries, how to communicate them without sounding unhinged, how to filter out the wrong people instantly, and why dating in your 30s is basically one long psychological experiment in self-respect. And now that she’s back on the market, Emma is sharing her own Non-Negotiable List she’ll be packing on every date so that you can start yours too.Whether you’re newly single, chronically disappointed by the apps, or just tired of abandoning yourself for men who can’t plan a date, this episode is a masterclass in choosing yourself first — then choosing better.Welcome to your boundary bootcamp.EPISODE SPONSORS:<ul><li>Go to HelloFresh.com/TOOMUCH10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!</li><li>Visit Rula.com/toomuch to get quality therapy that’s covered by insurance.</li><li> </li></ul>For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com<a href="https://shop.toomuchpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠</a>!!<a href="https://emmastoomuch.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to the Substack</a> Follow Too Much:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Follow Emma:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠IG⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Done wearing the pants

Welcome to Too Much with Emma Paige. In her first episode, Emma kicks things off with a tell-all of how she became unapologetically herself. From f*ck-ups and breakups to career changes and cross-country moves, she recounts all the plans that went off course, forcing her out of every box she ever tried to fit into—landing her on this very couch. So, let's go down the rabbit hole, shall we? Follow Too Much:IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" target="_blank">@emmastoomuch</a>TIkTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" target="_blank">@emmastoomuch</a> Follow Emma:IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" target="_blank">@lifeofemmapaige</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" target="_blank">@lifeofemmapaige</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Welcome to Too Much with Emma Paige. In her first episode, Emma kicks things off with a tell-all of how she became unapologetically herself. From f*ck-ups and breakups to career changes and cross-country moves, she recounts all the plans that went off course, forcing her out of every box she ever tried to fit into—landing her on this very couch. So, let's go down the rabbit hole, shall we? Follow Too Much: IG: @emmastoomuch TIkTok: @emmastoomuch Follow Emma: IG: @lifeofemmapaige TikTok: @lifeofemmapaige Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Too Much with Emma Paige. In her first episode, Emma kicks things off with a tell-all of how she became unapologetically herself. From f*ck-ups and breakups to career changes and cross-country moves, she recounts all the plans that went off course, forcing her out of every box she ever tried to fit into—landing her on this very couch. So, let's go down the rabbit hole, shall we? Follow Too Much:IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmastoomuch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@emmastoomuch</a>TIkTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emmastoomuch" rel="noopener noreferrer">@emmastoomuch</a> Follow Emma:IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofemmapaige/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@lifeofemmapaige</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofemmapaige" rel="noopener noreferrer">@lifeofemmapaige</a> Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

I am done apologizing

Emma's always been told she's, "too much" and now, she's done apologizing for it. From NY to LA and back again, she's lived a thousand lives and if there's anything she's learned, it's to be unapologetically yourself. Every Tuesday, Emma is getting raw and real about everything from f*ckups and breakups, thriving (and surviving) in your 20s and 30s, how to be the best version of yourself and so much more. So grab a drink, because we're going down the rabbit hole...to watch the video episodes, stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvbgfqx5iBjPisN8usmUgwinquiries: partnerships@toomuchpod.comshop the merch: https://shop.toomuchpod.com%20follow on social: https://linktr.ee/emmastoomuch

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Emma's always been told she's, "too much" and now, she's done apologizing for it. From NY to LA and back again, she's lived a thousand lives and if there's anything she's learned, it's to be unapologetically yourself. Every Tuesday, Emma is getting raw and real about everything from f*ckups and breakups, thriving (and surviving) in your 20s and 30s, how to be the best version of yourself and so much more. So grab a drink, because we're going down the rabbit hole... to watch the video episodes, stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvbgfqx5iBjPisN8usmUgw inquiries: partnerships@toomuchpod.com shop the merch: https://shop.toomuchpod.com%20 follow on social: https://linktr.ee/emmastoomuch

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