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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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54:37

TherapyJeff & Down to DM

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/08/20

Jeff Guenther, AKA TherapyJeff on Instagram, joins Damona in the premiere of Season 12 of Dates & Mates for a state of the date address! They cover all phases of the dating journey from clarifying what you’re seeking to first dates, defining the relationship and even planning for the dreaded breakup. The Dear Damona question this week is: What’s the best way to reach out to someone new on LinkedIn?Be sure to follow Jeff on Instagram @TherapyJeff and grab a copy of his new book, Big Dating Energy,

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35:18

Dating Solutions: The Communication & Trust Pillars

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/08/13

We all hope to feel something special on that first date, but true love takes time, and so does trust. Damona debunks The Chemistry Myth and The Soulmate Myth while offering real solutions to today’s dating troubles. Based on themes from her new book, F The Fairy Tale, this episode highlights The Goals Pillar and The Values Pillar in a conversation between Damona and love and relationship experts, Carol Allen & Katherine Woodward, in one of the top panels from the F the Fairy Tale Forum last

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32:03

Dating Solutions: The Goals & Values Pillars

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/08/06

It’s tempting to date by a list of preferred qualities and a set of prescribed rules, but these myths prevent singles from discovering more fulfilling relationships. Damona debunks The List Myth and The Rules Myth and offers real solutions to today’s common dating problems. Based on themes from her new book, F The Fairy Tale, this episode highlights The Goals Pillar and The Values Pillar in a conversation between Damona and love and relationship experts, Orna and Matthew Walters and Evan Marc

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The Soulmate Myth & Growth Mindset

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/07/30

The idea of one perfect match is attractive, but the pursuit of soulmates actually prevents singles from moving into committed relationships AND from staying when things get tough. Damona tackles The Soulmate Myth revealing how it leads to an either or mentality and outlines how to approach dating with an abundance mindset instead.Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) Then join our Book Squad! If you

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13:36

The Chemistry Myth & Sleeping Together

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/07/23

Feeling butterflies with a match may seem like a good sign for your romantic future, but many times it's a window to the past. Damona busts The Chemistry Myth so that you can stop missing the true markers of relationship success and stop second guessing your dating choices. Plus, she answers this spicy Dear Damona question: How fast is too fast to have sex with a new person?Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold

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34:57

The Rules Myth & Meaningful Connections

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/07/16

Swipe apps have gamified dating but that doesn’t mean you have to play it their way! Damona dives deep into The Rules Myth with love and relationship experts Ariel Ford and Francesca Hoagie in one of her favorite panels from the F the The Fairy Tale Forum last year. Together they address how singles are hungry for shortcuts to finding love and reveal why this approach may be preventing them from making fulfilling connections.Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and

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The List Myth & Dating Math

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/07/09

Do you date by a list? How’s that going for you? Damona tackles The List Myth in the second episode of the “F The Fairy Tale'' Summer Series. Plus, Damona shares some dating math to illustrate how The List Myth hurts you more than helps you…and what you should focus on instead.Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) Then join our Book Squad! If you review “F The Fairy Tale” and submit it at

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17:57

Summer Love & Dating IRL

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/07/02

We are kicking off the “F The Fairy Tale” Summer Series this week with one of our most-asked questions: Online dating doesn’t work for me. How do I meet my match IRL?Plus, Damona shares dating tips for the summer and her own story of an epic summer romance with a man who went by the name of Mr. Pandemonium. Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) Then join our Book Squad! If you review “F The Fairy

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61:14

Jillian On Love & Finding The One

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/06/25

Jillian Turecki, certified relationship coach and host of the Jillian On Love podcast, joins us for our Dates & Mates Season 11 finale! She and Damona explore why the fantasy of "The One" captivates us, and how this desire often masks a need for personal healing and growth.We are bringing back the Romance Rollback this week with: Surprising Facts About the Evolution of Dating Then our Dear Damona question this week is: My dates keep ditching me… for my brother! What can I do? Follow Jillian

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55:51

Feng Shui Love & Dating Burnout Breakthrough

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/06/18

Inessa Freya, international feng shui master and spiritual psychologist, reveals how simple changes in your home can attract new romantic possibilities, improve your current relationships, and bring a sense of harmony and balance that radiates from the inside out. Plus, Damona shares why she credits Inessa for being a part of bringing Mr. Hoffman into her life! But first we have a surprising dating dish to serve up for you: Move over healthcare! Could dating apps be the new benefit? Then our

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60:14

Main Character Energy & Moving Too Fast

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/06/11

Lily Womble, host of the Date Brazen podcast, shares insights from her new book, “Thank You, More Please” so that you can navigate the dating world with eyes wide open and a little main character energy. Plus, she will share how to know when it's time for a dating detox. The Dating Dish story this week is based on new findings from Tinder: The Green Flags Study on Assumptions & Dating Then our Dear Damona question this week is: How fast is too fast when dating a new match? Follow Lily on

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53:26

First Dates & Old Flames

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/06/04

Mat Boggs, YouTube dating coach, sets you up for your best first date yet as he covers everything from red flags and conversation topics to knowing how much time to invest in a match.The Dating Dish story this week comes from Mashable: Dating Culture Has Become Selfish. How Do We Fix It? Then our Dear Damona question this week is: An old flame invited me to their big birthday bash in Cabo. Should I go? Follow Mat on Youtube @MatBoggs and check out his MANifest Your Man Program by visiting:

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61:02

365 Love Practices & AI Dating Concierge

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/05/28

Dr. Alexandra Solomon, couples therapist and author, lays a foundational framework to deepen connection and self-understanding in her new book “Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow and Thrive.” In this episode, she will share specific exercises and prompts to get you thinking about love differently.The Dating Dish story this week comes to you from NBC News: Could an AI Dating Concierge fix your dating life? Then our Dear Damona question

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54:32

Take Back Your Brain & The Texting Trap

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/05/21

Kara Loewentheil, Master Certified Life Coach, applies an analytical, feminist lens towards understanding our current dating culture and how our old stories may be affecting our decisions in love.The Dating Dish story this week is based on a national study conducted by Whirlpool: Spring Clean Your Dating Profile: A Surprising Social Experiment Uncovers What Singles Prioritize Most Then our Dear Damona question this week is: How can I get more messages from my matches? LIVE ONLINE EVENT:

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49:08

Mind Your Manners & Bumble Bummer

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/05/14

Sara Jane Ho, etiquette expert and host of Netflix’s Mind Your Manners, joins to share the definitive etiquette rules for dating, talking, and texting inspired by her new book. The Dating Dish story this week comes from CNN: Bumble no longer requires women to make the first move! Then our Dear Damona question this week is: My match and I are traveling farther than normal to meet. Does that mean our date should last longer? ANNOUNCEMENT: For the first time in a long time, Damona and her team are

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56:16

Addicted to Drama & I Can Fix Him

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/05/07

Dr. Scott Lyons, host of The Gently Used Human podcast, talks about his new book, “Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis & Chaos In Yourself & Others”. This week’s Dating Dish is: HuffPost shares the reasons why we try to “fix” our matches…and what you should probably do instead. Then our Dear Damona question this week is: How can I attract more culturally open matches? Follow Scott on Instagram @DrScottLyons and be sure to grab a copy of his book! Share the love: Get your copy of

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35:18

His Move & Love After 50

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/04/30

In this all-Dear Damona episode, Damona takes on dating burnout and swipe fatigue by answering your questions, like:Is it a bad sign if my Bumble match is taking more than 3 days to reply? How do I manage expectations with new partners? How do I attract partners that are more financially and emotionally stable? And, is it more difficult to find love after 50? Share the love: Get your copy of F the Fairy Tale on Amazon today and leave a review and Damona could shout you out on an upcoming

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50:59

Psychic Matchmaker & Digital Body Language

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/04/23

Psychic Matchmaker Deborah Graham teaches singles to dial into their own psychic intuition. Plus, she shares her experiences as a psychic matchmaker, and her own story of being intuitively matched as well. Then, she gives a jaw-dropping live, on-air love reading. The Dating Dish this week is: Beware of Digital Body Language while you’re online dating. The Dear Damona questionis: What signs indicate that a person might be leaning towards commitment? Follow her on Instagram @PsychicDeborahGraham and

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54:14

Codependent Patterns & Are We Dating The Same Guy

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/04/16

Fan favorite guest Mark Groves is back! This time he’s joined by his wife Kylie McBeath, to discuss their amazing new book Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire. In this interview they get to the root of codependency and offer ways to heal trauma and date intentionally. The dating dish story is: The Downside of Are We Dating the Same Guy Facebook groups. In Dear Damona a listener asks: Why are there so many fake profiles and how can you avoid getting frustrated

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50:38

Speed Dating Do’s and Don’ts & Heartbreak Coach

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman ·

2024/04/09

Keishorne Scott, author and relationship & heartbreak coach, shares his strategies for healing after a breakup and setting boundaries. Plus, he’ll tell you which matches to avoid and which ones are safe to date. The Dating Dish this week is: Speed dating is making a comeback as Gen Z ditches dating apps. USA Today says, we shouldn't be surprised. The Dear Damona question is: What’s the etiquette for messaging a new match?Follow Keishorne on Instagram @KeishorneScott and learn more about his work

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