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Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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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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31:03

Nick Viall & The Bachelor Beginnings: Rewind

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/05/20

Nick Viall, TV personality and host of the hit podcast The Viall Files, gets real about modern dating—from DM slides to ghosting games—and why the story we tell ourselves about love might be holding us back. In this candid conversation, Nick reflects on his years in the Bachelor franchise, what finally made love stick, and the overlooked ways women can help men feel safe, seen, and emotionally available. Plus, in a special Dear Damona & Dear Nick segment, the two team up to answer your toughest

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7:24

Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Communication Q&A...

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/05/13

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson, co-hosts of the IMO Podcast, join Damona for a compelling conversation on navigating connection in the digital age. Together, they share insights into how they maintain strong family bonds across long distances and the role of technology in bridging that gap.What You’ll Learn: How Michelle and Craig keep connected with loved ones despite busy schedules and miles apart The surprising benefits of texting vs. phone calls in

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35:52

Love on the Spectrum & Sensory Overload: REWIND

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/05/06

Fan favorite, Jennifer Cook, bestselling author, and autism advocate shares her experience as the on-camera expert from the hit Netflix series Love on the Spectrum. In this conversation, Jennifer also opens up about her late-in-life autism diagnosis, the challenges of dating with a neurodivergent brain, and the surprising tools that can help anyone date with more clarity and compassion.What you’ll learn: How neurodiverse and neurotypical daters alike can build intentional communication

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57:42

Master Class: The Texting Trap

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/29

In this special Master Class episode, Damona explains the effect that text-based communication has had on dating today. But rather than thinking of it as us losing the art of communication, she proposes that we consider it as gaining another language and expanding our skills. Prepare to develop a communication code of conduct that will hopefully lead you to a deeper, more meaningful connection!Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting

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71:34

The Prism & Too Picky

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/22

Laura Day, New York Times bestselling author, shares the insights within her upcoming book, “The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform Your Future”. Her transformational tools will put you back in the driver's seat of your life and lead you to healthier relationships with others and yourself. Our Dear Damona question of the week:Where do you draw the line between being too picky and settling? Pre-order your copy of Laura’s book,“The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform

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62:39

Coaching Session: Love Intuitive

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/15

Damona shares a rare peek behind the curtain of one of her private coaching sessions, with the client’s permission of course! Hear firsthand how she teaches her clients to use their own intuition in dating and beyond. Plus you’ll get to see exactly how Damona uses her own intuition while coaching singles in love from how to tune in, what to look and listen for, and exercises to get started yourself. Whether you’ve been ignoring your gut or just want to sharpen your instincts, this episode is going

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55:07

How To Find True Love & IRL Real Deal

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/08

Francesca Hogi, TED speaker and host of the Dear Franny podcast, introduces her new book, “How To Find True Love: Unlock Your Romantic Flow and Create Lasting Relationships.” Plus, she will break down her new definition of true love, dive deeper into the Fairy Tale Industrial Complex, explore her meet-cute mindset and so much more! Our Dear Damona question of the week:Dating apps keep feeding me the same old matches, so how do I meet someone IRL? Grab your copy of Francesca’s book, “How to Find

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45:59

Jay Shetty on Pursuing What You Love, from IMO

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/03

Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground, hosted by Michelle Obama, called IMO. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. And a lot of their questions are about dating and relationships. Michelle and Craig

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47:03

Dear Damona & Seth: Porcelain Anniversary

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/04/01

In honor of their 18th wedding anniversary, Damona’s partner-in-life-and-love, Seth Hoffman, is joining her on the mic to do something they’ve never done before—answer your burning dating and relationship questions together! From first dates to commitment, conflict to chemistry, they’re bringing you the raw, unfiltered truth straight from the front lines of a long-term partnership with questions like:How heavy should outside opinions weigh on my relationship decisions? How do I get over my

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45:57

The Singles Tax & New LDR

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/03/25

Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's Home Trends expert, examines whether shacking up with a partner actually saves you money—or if the emotional costs outweigh the benefits. Plus, we’ll explore how to decide when—or if—it’s the right time to merge your spaces and your finances. And later we answer this Dear Damona question of the week:How can you set up a new long-distance relationship for success? VisitZillow.com for all of your home buying needs. Ready to break free of your dating loops? Get Damona’s

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57:02

Dysregulated Dating & Beginning Again

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/03/18

Beatriz Victoria Albina, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, breaks down the ways a dysregulated nervous system might be getting in your way romantically, how to tune into the cues your body is sending you and how to heal ourselves for happier, healthier relationships. Then the Dear Damona question this week is: 15 years later, I find myself back in the dating pool. Where do I begin?Ready to break free of your dating loops? Get Damona’s signature online program The Dating Accelerator, for $50 off

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42:37

Dear Damona: Waiting for Love & Inner Work

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/03/11

Mercury may be retrograde but we are moving forward on a new path to love with an All-Dear-Damona episode. This week’s questions came in from all over the globe: I’ve been told that men should do the chasing. Do I really have to sit around and wait? How do I keep my cool when matches ask questions that I’ve already answered in my dating profile? I’ve done a lot of inner work. How much can I reasonably expect a male match to have done? A famous singer-songwriter reached out to me on Instagram

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61:08

Master Class: Beyond Dating Burnout

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/03/04

In this jam-packed Master Class you’ll learn why apathy may be the reason you’re feeling burned out in dating and how empathy is the antidote. Damona shares why empathy makes you more attractive, how to cultivate it, and exercises to strengthen both self-empathy and relational empathy. Plus, our Dear Damona questions for the week include:Why are so many people less emotionally available than they say? How can we utilize roster dating for less burnout and better turnout? I used to find joy in

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51:45

Is Dating Harder Today & Coming On Strong

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/02/25

Johnny Fernandez, life and love coach, joins Damona to answer the question: is dating really harder today? This is a hot debate and it continues as Johnny and Damona put their four decades of collective experience to work. Whether you're feeling like dating is impossible, or just wondering if you’re doing it all wrong, if you’re intrigued by masculine/feminine dynamics or not, this episode is for you! Then we have this Dear Damona question of the week:After coming on strong, communication with my

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59:06

Romances & Practicalities

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/02/18

Lindsay Jill Roth, award winning television producer, shares her new book, “Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours) In 250 Questions”, how these questions and ultimately the communication they foster can determine the trajectory of a relationship. Then our Dear Damona question this week is: Is it time for a talk? My man keeps updating his online profile. Get the book: “Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours) In 250 Questions” and follow Lindsay on Instagram

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64:04

Tinder Trivia & Getting Ghosted

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/02/11

Devyn Simone, Tinder’s Resident Relationship Expert, joins Damona in celebration of Valentine’s Day to test Damona’s online dating knowledge in a Tinder Trivia showdown! Whether you’re feeling the love or dodging Cupid’s arrow this year, we’ve got something for you. Then in a special Dear Damona and Dear Devyn, our questions this week are:My matches want to skip getting to know each other and get straight to the date. How do I deal with this? I keep getting ghosted. Am I coming on too

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46:38

Dear Damona: Dating Groove & Twin Flame’s Twin

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/02/04

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Damona dedicates this week’s episode to YOU! Whether you're navigating dating apps, dealing with relationship questions, or just trying to avoid all those pink hearts in the grocery store…February can be a tricky time! Set the record straight in this all Dear Damona episode with your top questions like:A hot new match has convinced me the dating apps are worth a second go. How do I do this? My dates aren’t taking the time to get to know the real me.Where

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66:17

How To Be Dateable & Rarely Into Anyone

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/01/28

Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, hosts of the Dateable Podcast, share the knowledge and insights from their brand-new book, “How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love.” Whether you're stuck in the dating rut or just looking for that spark of clarity, they’ve got the tools to help you date smarter and connect deeper. Then our Dear Damona question this week is:Now that I’ve stopped chasing unavailable men, I can’t seem to find anyone that I am attracted to. What

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62:55

When You Get Dumped & Matches on Mute

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/01/21

“What To Do When You Get Dumped” author-illustrator, mother-daughter duo, Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman take on heartbreak in a refreshing way in their new graphic novel. Discover tips on healing from a breakup, moving on, and leaning into love again. Plus, we have this week’s Dear Damona question: Why do my Hinge matches like my profile but then never write to me? Grab your copy of Suzy and Hallie’s graphic novel, “What To Do When You Get Dumped” by visiting:

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67:26

Getting It Right This Time & Paying For Premium

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2025/01/14

Orna & Matthew Walters, founders of Love On Purpose, share the knowledge and insights from their new book, “Getting It Right This Time: Break Free From Your Hidden Blocks To Finding Lasting Love”. You’ll learn how you might be standing in your own way when it comes to love and what you can do to get yourself back on track. And our Dear Damona question this week is:I want to pay for Premium on one app? Should I choose Tinder, Bumble, or OKCupid? Grab a copy of “Getting It Right This Time: Break

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