The Dates & Mates Podcast

The Dates & Mates Podcast

The Dates & Mates Podcast

5 Binge Worthy Dates & Mates Episodes

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Dear Damona & Seth: Porcelain Anniversary

Damona and Seth get candid about 18 years of marriage while answering listener questions. From app anxiety to long-term ruts, they share real-life insights with heart and humor.

The Singles Tax & New LDR

Rising rent, solo bills, and the pressure to cohabitate—discover what’s really behind the “singles tax” and if love is the reason.

Dysregulated Dating & Beginning Again

Looking for a dating game-changer? Somatic Coach Beatriz Victoria Albina reveals why your nervous system goes haywire during dating and shares a simple 30-second technique to calm pre-date anxiety.

Dear Damona: Waiting for Love & Inner Work

This week's episode tackles listener questions about outdated dating myths and app frustrations with refreshing honesty. Get practical advice on making the first move, finding emotionally mature partners, and avoiding sophisticated romance scams.

Master Class: Beyond Dating Burnout

Empathy isn't just nice to have—science proves it makes you more attractive to potential partners. Learn how to strengthen your empathy muscles and transform your dating life in this special 550th masterclass episode.

Is Dating Harder Today & Coming On Strong

Is dating harder in 2025? Relationship coach Johnny shares game-changing insights on finding love today vs. 20 years ago. Get ready for a perspective shift!

Romances & Practicalities

Discover how award-winning TV producer Lindsay Jill Roth transformed a late-night Google search into "Romances and Practicalities," a groundbreaking system of 250 questions that helps couples determine their true compatibility.

Tinder Trivia and Getting Ghosted

Ready for some Tinder Trivia? Tinder's resident relationship expert Devyn Simone reveals surprising stats and insider secrets about what really works in modern dating.

Dear Damona: Dating Groove & Twin Flame’s Twin

From a spicy Viennese romance after 30 years of marriage to navigating twin bonds and workplace crushes, this week's Dear Damona tackles five real-world dating stories that show love can bloom anywhere, anytime.

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.

Get to Know Damona

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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.

Profile Starter Kit

Dating apps are one of the primary steps in the dating process today. This kit and accompanying video will give you the tools you need to flesh out your dating app profile, with writing prompts and plug-and-play profile templates where all you need to do is fill-in the blanks. You will also receive a short video where I will tell you exactly how to select the BEST dating profile pictures!

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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”

“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.”

“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.”

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