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5 Binge Worthy Dates & Mates Episodes

May 3, 2020

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Rachel Lindsay & Trending Globally

March 7, 2023

Rachel Lindsay, The Bachelorette S13 contestant, talks about her new novel “Real Love!” and what happens when you take the road less traveled.

Beyond Breakups & Therapy Tok

February 28, 2023

Award-winning divorce attorney and founder of the family law firm, Happy Even After, Renée Bauer, talks about new beginnings.

The Ick & Second Chance Scenario

February 21, 2023

Anna Burtt and Kitty Winks talk about their new book, "The Little Book of Ick" and how you can actually use icks to your advantage.

Code-Switching Valentine & Smart Sex

February 14, 2023

Doctor of Human Sexuality, Emily Morse, talks about her new book, “Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure.”

Too Hot to Handle & Budget Valentines

February 7, 2023

Too Hot To Handle stars, James Pendergrass and Brittan Byrd, share their love story and the surprising realizations that they have had since.

Getting Unstuck & Profession Confession

January 31, 2023

Britt Frank, licensed psychotherapist, talks about her new book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward.

This Is Supposed to Be Fun & Conflict Styles

January 24, 2023

Myisha Battle, clinical sexologist and sex & dating coach, talks about finding joy in hooking up, settling down, and everything in between.”

Savage Love & Hookup Hangup

January 17, 2023

Dan Savage, the host of the Savage Lovecast, talks about writing the rules of your own relationship and joins D in a special Dear Damona.

Love Astrology & Main Character Energy

January 10, 2023

Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer & relationship coach, helps us understand the stars of 2023 & compatibility relates to one's astrological imprint.

This ain’t your mama’s love advice.

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Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman is “Modern Love, Made Simple”. The weekly dating podcast for women features a variety of experts on love and relationships as well as celebrity guests who share their juicy details about their love lives and advise listeners about romance.

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Damona Hoffman

Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach, radio host, and TV personality. Damona starred in the TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love on FYI TV (A & E Networks), she hosts the Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Radio Show & Podcast, she is the Love Expert for BET.com, and she writes for The Washington Post’s long-running column, Date Lab. Damona was a finalist for iDate’s Best Dating Coach of 2014 and 2016, has been named one of the top dating experts in LA by DatingAdvice.com, and Damona has made hundreds of media appearances on NBC, Fox, Animal Planet, SiriusXM, Woman’s Day Magazine, Essence Magazine, People Magazine and more. Her first book F the Fairy Tale was published in January 2024 and became an instant Amazon #1 bestseller.

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Profile Starter Kit

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“Dating Done Right”

“So here I am writing a review at 6 in the morning after binge listening it helped me so much with my new relationship I am expressing myself and communicating better I love the guest who comes and give their valuable info in this channel it’s just perfect”

- nahida rayyan via Apple Podcasts ·India ·04/11/2021

“Like a wiser best friend”

“Damona’s advice feels like talking to a wiser best friend who sees beyond the mushy feelings to the real stuff you’re too blinded by oxytocin to see. Like how he’s not calling/texting you back after the first date and that you deserve someone who’s just as excited about you, because you’re worth it! Love her show and her IG ask a matchmaker Wednesday.”

- NhlekoZ via Apple Podcasts ·South Africa ·03/17/2021

“Great tools and tips to learn from plus she’s funny”

“Has the current tea on all things related to dating and relationships. Great tips for those who are single and not. Interesting POV’s from Astrologers, other dating coaches and website algorithm subject matter experts. She gives inspiration on dating on special times like this (current epidemic times) and her other articles to read on are great. Thank you Damona for keeping this podcast going with current and relevant issues.”

- solocurvz via Apple Podcasts ·United States of America ·02/20/2021

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About Damona Hoffman

Damona Hoffman is a dating coach & on-air personality who starred in two A+E Networks’ TV series: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Her first book F the Fairy Tale was published in January 2024 and became an instant Amazon #1 bestseller. She’s a regular contributor to The LA Times, The Washington Post, The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, CNN Headline News (HLN), BET, and more. Plus, she is the OkCupid Official Dating Expert. Damona’s weekly podcast Dates & Mates consistently charts in the top 50 in the Dating and Relationships category. She is also the host and producer of Freshbooks’ I Make A Living Podcast, which features her advice for new entrepreneurs and interviews with expert entrepreneurs.