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Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Dates and Mates Media

From navigating dating apps to overcoming the friendzone to seeking a soulmate, this ain’t your momma’s love advice! Hosted by the Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show and LA Times advice columnist, Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates is jam-packed with interviews from your favorites celebs, authors, and experts. Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by

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All Episodes

40:02

Dear Damona: STI Sitch & Solo Parent Singles

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/11/14

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to get you prepared for cuffing season. Questions include: What should I do with “new here” members that pop up in my feed over and over again? How do I stay safe while meeting online matches for the first time? Should I be fearful of my partner’s STI status? Should I wait for someone who says they aren’t ready to commit? How do I date as a solo mom? F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story

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36:28

Celebrating Singlehood & Tricky Trip

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/11/07

Julia Mazur, host of the Pretty Much Done podcast and former Tinder employee, talks about celebrating singlehood and enjoying each part of the dating journey. Then in Dear Damona a listener asks, should I still take a trip with my f-buddy if I just met someone with LTR potential? Learn more about her work on Instagram @pmdpod and check out her podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:19

Halloween Horror Stories: Gambling with Love & Fake...

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/10/31

From money monsters and fake date fiends to xanax zombies and a salacious tale from friend of the show Matt Marr about a hookup gone terribly wrong, Damona reacts to your dating disasters and gives tips on how to avoid them in the future. Special thanks to Reddit for collaborating with us to collect stories this year! For the tell-tale signs of ghosting and to see the new matching questions that Damona and OkCupid added for Halloween, check out Damona’s new post on the OkCupid blog Learn more

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37:33

Hidden Love Questions & Happiness Engineering

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/10/24

Dr. Victor Frank, one of the very first guests on Dates & Mates, talks about his new book, “The 5 Hidden Love Questions: Radically Simple Strategies to Date Smarter, Own Your Power, and Flourish”. Grab a copy of his book on Amazon and find resources to accompany the book at TaoOfDating.com/resources And you can access Dr. Victor’s audio meditations at HappinessEngineering.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:03

2 Black Girls, 1 Rose & As Seen on TV

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/10/17

Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel, the hosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast, discuss the reality of race, age, and other unspoken relationship rules. They also cover what we can learn about romance from our favorite dating shows like Love Is Blind, The Golden Bachelor, and The Bachelorette. Follow Justine and Natasha on Instagram @2BlackGirls1Rose and listen to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose wherever you listen to Dates & Mates! Learn more about my friend and mentor Rebecca Benenati at:

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38:32

Profile Punchup & Text-Speak

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/10/10

Erika Ettin, Founder of the online dating consultancy company, A Little Nudge, talks about the state of digital dating covering topics like message bait, text-speak, dating scripts and the recency bias. Follow Erika on Instagram @ALittleNudge and sign up for her coaching programs by visiting www.alittlenudge.com/coaching_d/ Having trouble tracking your dates? Grab Damona’s free date tracker download at DamonaHoffman.com/datetracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:34

Age Gap Crap & Solo Mom

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/10/03

Rachel Russo, matchmaker and dating & relationship coach, takes a provocative stance on age and dating. She busts through fairy tale myths and matchmaking blocks and shares her own story of being a solo mom by choice. Follow Rachel on Instagram @Rachel.Russo and apply for Rachel’s matchmaking database at RachelRusso.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:20

Dear Damona: Vision of Love & Sue’s Story

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/09/26

In this Dear Damona episode, Damona is tackling cuffing season questions. This week listeners ask: What if visualization doesn’t work for me? Am I dismissing great guys too soon? Should I just accept that I won’t find a lifelong partner? Plus, Damona shares a special interview with her client Sue who recently found love again. Ready to find your forever match? This is the LAST WEEK of enrollment for our live group program. Get early enrollment bonuses and the lowest rate

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34:08

Unorthodox Dating & Newly Single

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/09/19

Julia Haart, fashion designer, CEO of Elite World Group, and star of Netflix series My Unorthodox Life talks about going from an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to designing lingerie and shares tips on finding your voice and power in a relationship. Follow Julia on Instagram @JuliaHaart and learn more about her sexy shapewear by visiting BodyByJuliaHaart.com Calling all questions for our next Dear Damona episode! Submit yours on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call

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42:26

Manifest Love & Slay Monsters

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/09/12

Morgana Rae, bestselling author and 7-figure spiritual life and business coach, shows us how to manifest more abundance in our lives whether it’s in the form of money, a partner, or perhaps both! To learn more, visit Morgana’s website MorganaRae.com and grab a copy of her bestselling book, "Financial Alchemy: 12 Months of Magic & Manifestation.” Calling all questions for our next Dear Damona episode! Submit yours on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call 424-246-6255. You are

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43:01

Dear Damona: Great Expectations & The Talk

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/09/05

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to get you prepared for cuffing season. Questions include: Is it time to have a conversation about relationship status? How open do I need to be about my profession in my dating profile? How do I manage my expectations around first dates? How do I know when I am ready to return to dating? How to tell if my new relationship is too boring? You are invited to join the FREE 4 day “F The Fairytale Challenge”! Damona breaks down

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37:21

Matchmaking the Stars & Eggs In One Basket

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/08/29

Amber Kelleher-Andrews, CEO of the largest matchmaking service in America, Kelleher International breaks down what her clients are really looking for in a match and how she finds it. Follow Amber on Instagram @Amber_Kelleher and if you’d like to sign up for matchmaking with Kelleher International, let them know we sent you by visiting this link: DamonaHoffman.com/matchmaker Our first all Dear Damona of the season will be airing September 5th. Be sure to submit your questions on Instagram, Twitter

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35:56

Shan Boodram & The Marriage Pact

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/08/22

In this Season 11 premiere episode, Shan Boodram, host of the Roku series “The Marriage Pact”, explores what it means to be friends first in a relationship and how much physical chemistry really matters in marriage. Follow Shan on Instagram @ShanBoodram and check out The Marriage Pact on Roku for free! Our first all Dear Damona of the season will be airing September 5th. Be sure to submit your questions on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call 424-246-6255. Want personalized

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9:49

Season 11 is coming!

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/08/15

Damona reveals a sneak preview of what you can expect from Season 11 of the Dates & Mates podcast. Plus, she shares the top moments from last season from guests like Rachel Lindsay from ABC’s The Bachelorette, Kamie Crawford from MTV’s Catfish, Roy Wood Jr from The Daily Show, sex & relationship columnist, Dan Savage, and clinical psychologist Orna Guralnik from Showtime’s Couples Therapy. Leave us a review and let us know what you want to hear more of in Season 11! Need a dating profile polish

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57:21

Team Dating App: With Excuse My Grandma

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/08/08

Still wrapping your head around dating apps? The final episode of our Summer Series features a recent interview with Kim and Grandma Gail on the Excuse My Grandma podcast. Together they break down Grandma Gail’s aversion to today’s top dating tool. Plus, Damona shares her tips on the proper way to screen your dating app matches, why you shouldn’t text too much before a first date, and how a quick phone call could save you hours. Be sure to follow Kim and Grandma Gail on Instagram @Excuse My Grandma

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72:10

Up Your Dating Skills: with The Mark Groves Podcast

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/08/01

Dating is a learned skill, not a natural born talent. The fifth episode of The Summer Series features a popular interview from The Mark Groves Podcast. Together, Mark and Damona discuss how you can build self worth by swiping left on dating apps, how the stories we tell ourselves may be holding us back in dating, and how hidden biases show up in our dating lives. Be sure to follow Mark on Instagram @ItsMarkGroves or @CreateTheLove and check out the Mark Groves podcast wherever you listen to Dates &

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21:15

Master Class: Do you have a “Type”?

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/07/25

Have you always dated the same “Type”? In this Summer Series Master Class, Damona shares why having a “Type” is a myth, why it may be holding you back in dating, and how you can expand your dating pool beyond seeing the same type of person again and again. Need personalized dating help? Damona is taking applicants for the Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program through 7/31. Book an assessment session with Coach Yogi Marquis to see if we can help you find your person

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59:53

The 5 Dating Loops : with the Multiamory Podcast

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/07/18

Stuck in a dating loop? The third episode of Damona’s Summer Series features a recent interview with Jase and Dedeker on the Multiamory podcast. Together they discuss Damona’s tips for overcoming dating app fatigue, how to know if you should go on a second or third date, and why you should microdose your dating. Be sure to follow Emily, Dedeker, and Jase on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and check out the Multiamory podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates. Want personalized dating help? For a

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63:54

Dating App Curious: with Seeing Other People

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/07/11

Are you ready for a deep dive into dating apps? In the second episode of Damona’s Summer Series the tables are being turned as she shares her recent interview with dating expert, Ilana Dunn, on the Seeing Other People podcast. Together they cover Damona’s formula for sending the first message, the true definition of exclusivity and the importance of dedicating yourself to the dating process. Be sure to follow Ilana on Instagram @Ilana.Dunn and check out the Seeing Other People podcast wherever you

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10:26

Summer Dating & SET It Up

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/07/04

Think summer isn’t a good time for dating? Think again! In the first episode of Damona’s “Summer Series” she outlines why summer is a unique time to find love, where you’re most likely to make a match, and the key elements of flirting. Damona is now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! Visit TheDatingSecret.com to learn more. If you’re ready for Damona’s 201 flirt school class, check out her Guide on Flirting in the Blinkist app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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