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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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54:07

Argument Styles & Dr. Orna Guralnik

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/06/27

Dr. Orna Guralnik, host of the hit Showtime series Couples Therapy, shares how she leads couples to some extraordinary breakthroughs, the best and worst ways to show up in a partnership, and what she has learned along the way. The Dating Dish this week: Could knowing Your Partner’s “Argument Style” Be A Relationship Game-Changer? The Dear Damona question is: I’m getting ready for a big cross-country move. Should I put a pause on dating? Follow Dr. Orna on Instagram @OrnaGuralnik and check out

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43:49

Truths and Myths & Reality Gays

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2023/06/20

Matt Marr, co-host of Reality Gays, joins Damona for a very special all Dating Dish episode. The headlines include: Co-habitation tips inspired by 'Love Is Blind' couple Matt and Colleen, 20 Truths & Myths About Relationships, and Tyler James Williams schools us on LGBTQ+ Allyship…happy pride month! Follow Matt on Instagram @TheMattMarr and check out Reality Gays wherever you listen to Dates & Mates. I am now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! Visit TheDatingSecret.com

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48:44

Single on Purpose & Second Date Decision

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/06/13

John Kim, of The Angry Therapist podcast and IG, talks about how you can transform being single into a joyous, exciting period of personal growth and his new workbook, 31 Days of Single on Purpose. The Dating Dish this week: Here’s how long it takes most people to decide on a second date. The Dear Damona question is: How do I attract a happy, healthy partnership? Follow John on Instagram @TheAngryTherapist and grab your copy of 31 Days of Single on Purpose by visiting the link in his bio. I am now

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58:27

Language of Love & DM Dating

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/06/06

Joy Ofodu, host of Dating Unsettled, shares her IG love story and her top tips for how you can use Instagram to find your match. The Dating Dish this week: How to Fall in Love When You Don’t Speak the Same Language. The Dear Damona question is: Is there an appropriate time to talk about exclusivity? Follow Joy on Instagram @joyofodu and listen to Dating Unsettled wherever you listen to Dates & Mates! I am now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! I am offering $100 off to

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48:43

Dear Damona: Rubbish Texter & Dating Racism

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/05/30

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to prep you for Short King Spring and Hot Girl Summer! Questions include: How can I feel successful enough to feel comfortable dating? My match is a bad texter. Is that a bad sign? How do I know when to stop looking for my match? Should I ever meet my match for the first time in a group setting? How do I open myself up to dating outside of my race? I want to explore my sexuality. How do I attract the right attention on

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62:49

Multiamory & Short King Spring

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/05/23

The hosts of the Multiamory podcast, Jase, Emily, and Dedeker, give insights on boundaries, micro-scripts for tough conversations, non-traditional relationships and other juicy tidbits from their new book Multiamory: Essential Tools For Modern Relationships. The Dating Dish this week: Why has height become such a significant factor in dating? The Dear Damona question is: How can I help my brother get back on the dating scene after divorce? Follow them on Instagram @multiamory_podcast and grab a

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50:10

Chaotic Singles Party & The Silent Treatment

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/05/16

Cassidy Davis, the founder of Chaotic Singles Party, shares the inspiration behind her wildly popular singles parties and breaks down how to meet your match IRL. The Dating Dish this week: What would happen if you embraced the awkward silence on dates? The Dear Damona question is: I matched a guy who is perfect on paper. Why don’t I feel anything? Follow Cassidy on Instagram @cassidynashdavis and learn more about her events at chaoticsinglesparty.com Get Damona’s free profile starter kit at

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49:12

Jewish Matchmaking & 5 Date Challenge

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/05/09

Aleeza Ben Shalom, expert of the new Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, shares her top matchmaking tips, some secrets from the show and a 5 date challenge that’s going to blow your mind. The Dating Dish this week: Is modern dating really worse than dating before? Or do we just keep saying it is? The Dear Damona question is: Am I too set in my ways to meet and keep a match? Follow Aleeza on Instagram @AleezaBenShalom and watch Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix now! Get Damona’s free profile starter kit

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53:06

Empathic Listening & Single Male Loneliness

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/05/02

Blaine Anderson, men’s dating coach, breaks down the fascinating findings from her Single Male Loneliness study and shares her tips for upleveling your textationship. The Dating Dish this week is: How Drew Barrymore gave us all a master class on empathic listening. The Dear Damona question is: I swipe left on profiles that mention the importance of chemistry. Am I making a mistake? Follow Blaine on Instagram @DatingByBlaine and learn more about her program by visiting DatingByBlaine.com Get

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46:18

Love Letters & Undefined Relationships

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/04/25

Meredith Goldstein, from The Boston Globe advice column and podcast, Love Letters, shares what she’s learned from the advice she’s given others for over a decade. The Dating Dish this week is: From ‘Situationships’ to ‘Ghosting’, how undefined relationships impact your mental health. The Dear Damona question is: no one I like is messaging me back on the apps. Follow Meredith on Instagram @MeredithGoldstein and check out her podcast, Love Letters, wherever you listen to Dates & Mates and look for

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36:59

Sweet 16 & Couples Challenge

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/04/18

Damona’s husband, Seth Hoffman (TV writer of The Walking Dead, House, and Prison Break) shares secrets, stories, and advice for their Sweet 16th anniversary. The Dating Dish this week is: Should you wear a pear ring for your relationship status? Damona’s free profile starter kit is available for a limited time only at DatesandMates.com Sponsors: Go to GreenChef.com/datesandmates60 and use code datesandmates60 to get 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:53

Love Trauma & Overflowing Inbox

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/04/11

Lauren Zoeller, Certified Dating and Relationship Coach, talks about how you can become aligned in love, personally and in your relationships. The Dating Dish this week is: How many swipes does it take to find love online? The Dear Damona question is: Help! I have too many dating app messages and I’m getting burned out! Be sure to follow Lauren on Instagram @LaurenZoeller and learn more about her work by visiting: laurenzoeller.com/ Get Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.com Learn

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51:16

Relationshopping & Last First Date

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/04/04

Sandy Weiner, Host of Last First Date Radio, reveals the reasons people sometimes make poor choices in dating and shares the skills that will ultimately lead you to your last first date. The Dating Dish this week is: How dating became like shopping now and what you can do to get a good haul. The Dear Damona question is: I’m ready to meet my match, but he wants to wait… longer? Is this a red flag or “slow love”? Be sure to follow Sandy on Instagram @LastFirstDate1 and grab a copy of her new book,

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43:07

Chat GPT & Dating, Decoded

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/03/28

Hannah Orenstein, Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Wellness at Bustle, has her finger on the pulse of dating and is the perfect person to help us decode dating. This week’s Dating Dish is: Will ChatGPT: take over online dating? The Dear Damona question this week is: My new match is very complimentary. Am I being love bombed? Be sure to follow Hannah on Instagram @HannahOrens and check out her Elite Daily column, “Dating, Decoded.” https://www.elitedaily.com/dating-decoded Get Damona’s free profile

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52:53

Dating Up & Toxic Relationship Fix

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/03/21

Sherry Gaba, licensed psychotherapist, and Carla Romo, certified Life and Dating & Relationship Coach, talk about how to avoid toxic relationships, trust your gut and find and keep healthy love. This week’s Dating Dish is: Is “dating up” a bad thing? The Dear Damona question this week is: Should I reveal my STI status on my dating profile to weed out matches that aren’t in alignment with me? Be sure to follow Sherry and Carla on Instagram @TheLoveFix and check out their podcast by the same

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40:35

Selfish Romantic & Audio Attraction

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/03/14

Michelle Elman, author and five-board accredited life coach, talks about her most recent book “The Selfish Romantic” and why it's crucial to avoid losing ourselves in the pursuit of love. This week’s Dating Dish is: Why your voice may be the missing key to unlock new dates. The Dear Damona question this week is: How can I pursue a relationship rather than a friends with benefits situation? I’m not having any luck. Be sure to follow Michelle on Instagram @MichelleLElman and treat yourself to a copy

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50:11

Rachel Lindsay & Trending Globally

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/03/07

Rachel Lindsay, media personality and star of The Bachelorette Season 13, talks about her new novel “Real Love!” which explores what happens when you take the road less traveled in love. This week’s Dating Dish is: A new survey shows how the rise of dating apps has fundamentally changed the way people find and keep relationships. The Dear Damona question this week is: How do I manage all of these dating app conversations? Follow Rachel on Instagram @TheRachLindsay and be sure to pick up a copy of

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44:12

Beyond Breakups & Therapy Tok

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/02/28

Renee Bauer, family law attorney, talks about new beginnings. This week’s Dating Dish is: How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating. The Dear Damona question this week is: I am looking for a relationship, but all of my dating app matches end up looking for a hookup. Is that all that’s out there? Follow Renee on Instagram @MsReneeBauer and learn more about the She Who Wins summit at SheWhoWins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:02

The Ick & Second Chance Scenario

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/02/21

Anna Burtt and Kitty Winks, authors of “The Little Book of Ick: 500 Reasons to Get Over Them - For Good” share their humorous dating insights. This week’s Dating Dish: How to date more ‘organically’ according to Gen-Z. The Dear Damona question this week is: A man who’d previously ghosted me just liked me on a dating app. Should I give him another chance? Be sure to follow Anna Burtt on Instagram @BTNBookClub and Kitty Winks @KitWinks And grab a copy of their book, The Little Book of Ick. Get

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51:17

Code-Switching Valentine & Smart Sex

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2023/02/14

Emily Morse, Doctor of Human Sexuality & the host of the Sex With Emily podcast, talks about her new book, “Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure” in this very special Valentine’s Day episode. This week’s Dating Dish: Do you code-switch on dating apps? Plus, Emily answers these question with Damona in a supersized Dear Damona segment: I find that my matches often fetishize me. Please help! * I met a girl that I’m really attracted to, but she is a bad kisser. What can I do? *

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