The Dates & Mates Podcast

The Dates & Mates Podcast

The Dates & Mates Podcast

5 Binge Worthy Dates & Mates Episodes

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The Chemistry Myth & Sleeping Together

Damona debunks The Chemistry Myth, explaining that true connections develop over time, not through instant sparks. Also a spicy Dear Damona question: "How fast is too fast to have sex with a new person?"

The Rules Myth & Meaningful Connections

This week Damona dives into The Rules Myth with love experts Arielle Ford and Francesca Hogi. Learn why quick dating fixes might hold you back and how to create authentic, lasting relationships.

The List Myth & Dating Math

Kick off the F the Fairy Tale Summer series by debunking The List Myth! Learn why long lists limit your dating success and how to focus on what truly matters.

Summer Love & Dating IRL

Summer romance is heating up, and Damona's got the scoop! This episode explores the magic of summer dating, debunks seasonal love myths, and offers tips for organic meetings in 2024.

Jillian On Love & Finding The One

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki joins us to debunk "the one" myth, discuss self-love, and offer advice on dating challenges. Learn to build fulfilling relationships in this Dates & Mates finale.

Feng Shui Love & Dating Burnout Breakthrough

International Feng Shui Master Inessa Freya joins Dates & Mates to share how home changes can attract love and harmony. Plus, are dating apps the new healthcare benefit?

Main Character Energy & Moving Too Fast

Discover main-character energy in your dating life with Dates & Mates! Guest Lily Womble dishes on dating apps and dating detox benefits.

First Dates & Old Flames

Unlock first-date potential with dating coach Mat Boggs! Learn to spot red flags, ace conversations, and embrace genuine connections. Dive into the selfish dating culture debate.

365 Love Practices & AI Dating Concierge

Discover daily love practices with Dr. Alexandra Solomon's insights and explore if an AI dating concierge could revolutionize your love life.

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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