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 HuffPost in the love category.

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Profile Punchup & Text-Speak

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

Oct 10, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 477

Age Gap Crap & Solo Mom

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

Oct 03, 2023•36 min•Season 11Ep. 476

Dear Damona: Vision of Love & Sue’s Story

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 at: DamonaHoffman.com/pr...

Sep 26, 2023•40 min•Season 11Ep. 475

Unorthodox Dating & Newly Single

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 424-246-...

Sep 19, 2023•34 min•Season 11Ep. 474

Manifest Love & Slay Monsters

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...

Sep 12, 2023•42 min•Season 11Ep. 473

Dear Damona: Great Expectations & The Talk

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 do...

Sep 05, 2023•43 min•Season 11Ep. 472

Matchmaking the Stars & Eggs In One Basket

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, Twitte...

Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 471

Shan Boodram & The Marriage Pact

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...

Aug 22, 2023•36 min•Season 11Ep. 1

Season 11 is coming!

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...

Aug 15, 2023•11 min

Team Dating App: With Excuse My Grandma

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 Gran...

Aug 08, 2023•58 min

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