Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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4.7
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268 reviews
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102 episodes
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Date created
2013/02/21
Average duration
41 min.
Release period
7 days

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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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Tinder Live & Love Don’t Cost a Thing
2024/02/20
Lane Moore, bestselling author and host of the comedy event, “Tinder Live”, talks about her new book “You’re Not the Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes.” The Dating Dish is: Can talking about finances unlock successful relationships? The Dear Damona this week is: Does Healthy=Boring in a relationship? Show dates for Lane’s Tinder Live tour are listed at LaneMoore.com! And grab a copy of her book by visiting try.everand.com/moore/ Read the full Dating Dish article, written by Damona herself, by visiting wise.com/us/blog/damona-hoffman-on-love-and-money F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format and then SHARE THE LOVE - leave a review of the book on Amazon so Damona can heal more hearts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2024 Dating Trends & Ending Ex Talk
2024/02/13
Dr. Helen Fisher, author and Chief Science Advisor to Match Group, shares the latest insights from the annual Singles In America study just in time for Valentine’s Day. This week’s Dear Damona question is: How do I get my match to stop talking about his exes? Be sure to check out Helen’s work on her website at HelenFisher.com and take a look at the Match Singles In America study by visiting singlesinamerica.com F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dating App Deja Vu & The Tinder Rule
2024/02/06
MJ Harris, international speaker and author of “Get The F*ck Out Your Own Way”, shares his secrets to empowering your relationships - personal, platonic or romantic. Plus he explains why there’s nothing wrong with ghosting and as a world traveler, he breaks down The Tinder Rule. This week’s Dating Dish is: Avoid this trend if you're swiping to find a partner before Valentine’s Day! The Dear Damona question is: How do I respond to dating app candidates I’ve already dated or even slept with? Be sure to follow MJ on Instagram @MJHarrisSpeaks and pickup a copy of his book wherever they are sold! Read the Stylist piece for yourself by visiting: https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/dating-love/what-is-the-avalanching-dating-trend/855404 The Dating Accelerator Program is back! Break free from the 5 dating loops and finally find the relationship you imagine for yourself through this self-paced online program. Join in the monthly live Q&A for students only starting Wednesday, Feb. 7th! DamonaHoffman.com/course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dear Damona: Choosing Profile Pics & Dating Younger Men
2024/01/30
F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.  In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions just in time for Valentine’s Day. Questions include: How do I date younger men? What is proper dating etiquette when preparing for a big move? What do I do when I feel like my matches are trying to date a stereotype? Should I be concerned by my date’s frequent compliments? And, what are some tips for choosing good photos for my dating profile? The Dating Accelerator Program is back! Break free from the 5 dating loops and finally find the relationship you imagine for yourself through this self-paced online program. For a limited time, add on one-on-one coaching too at DamonaHoffman.com/course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Breakup Recovery & Where to Meet
2024/01/23
F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.  Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, marriage and family therapist, joins Damona for National Breakup Month to normalize the stages of a breakup and help you overcome heartbreak. In an exciting twist, she’s brought her own Dear Damona questions! The Dating Dish this week is: Dating News Reveals New Study For the Best Places to Meet New People.  Follow Dr. Lisa on Instagram @DrLisaMarieBobby and check out her Breakup Recovery Program by visiting growingself.com/divorce-counseling-breakup-recovery/ The Dating Accelerator Program is back! Break free from the 5 dating loops and to finally find the relationship you imagine for yourself through this self-paced online program. For a limited time, add on one-on-one coaching too at DamonaHoffman.com/course Read the DatingNews.com article for yourself by visiting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oU9_Ihv_J_fmA6Xw4gyLCxjc9FeGgqgM3ruuBoTKElw/edit#heading=h.9k0gcldkjk0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Love On LinkedIn & New Year, New You
2024/01/16
F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.  In this episode, Rainie Howard, speaker and bestselling author, outlines the steps to creating change and points out the signs that you may be in need of a shift yourself. The Dating Dish this week is: The hottest new dating site is here… And you know it as LinkedIn! And the Dear Damona question is: How do you know when you’ve been ghosted and what do you do about it?! Be sure to follow Rainie on Instagram @RainieHoward and check out The Rainie Howard Show wherever you listen to Dates & Mates! Read the Business Insider article, “The hottest new dating site: LinkedIn”, by visiting: businessinsider.com/linkedin-is-a-dating-app-remote-work-online-romance-2024-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2024 Dating Astrology & Instant Exclusivity
2024/01/09
F the Fairy Tale is out now! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.  Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship coach, shares her annual astrological forecast in life and love! The Dating Dish headline this week is: Does Your Dating Life Need Decluttering? And the Dear Damona question is: My match wants to be exclusive immediately. What should I do?  Be sure to follow Carol on Instagram @CarolAllenAstrologer and for a limited time you can get your Personal Success Calendar at a huge discount. Just visit DamonaHoffman.com/MyCalendar Start tracking your dating progress with Damona’s Date Tracker by visiting DamonaHoffman.com/DateTracker Declutter your dating life and update that dating profile with Damona’s Profile Starter Kit. Just visit the “Work with Me” tab at DamonaHoffman.com Read the New York Times article for yourself by visiting nytimes.com/2024/01/03/well/live/love-dating-romance.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Master Class: The 4 Dating Myths & 4 Pillars
2024/01/02
F the Fairy Tale is out today! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format. In this episode, Damona is kicking off the new year with a Master Class in celebration of the release of her new book “F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story”. She’s breaking down the 4 dating myths and outlining their fix in the 4 pillars of long term compatibility and ending the episode with her hottest tip for dating in 2024! Follow Damona @DamonaHoffman on IG, FB, and TikTok and submit your dating or relationship questions now for the next Dear Damona segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Minisode: A Dates & Mates Love Story
2023/12/26
Robin, a long-time listener, shares her journey in love and her 180 transformation from when she began listening to the show, and gives inspiration for writing your incredible love story for 2024. Last Call for the Pre-order Giveaway!! F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story, Damona’s new book, will be released on 1/2/24.  Pre-order F the Fairy Tale now and enter to win 2 tickets to see The Drew Barrymore Show, a $500 wardrobe from Democracy Clothing, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of New Leaf Literary, or an OkCupid Premium membership at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway  Tertulia, a new curated online bookstore, is  giving a 20% off discount to listeners of Dates & Mates! Just use the code DATING at checkout and you can even get 50% off plus free shipping when you take a free trial of their membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Decoding Gen Z & Financial Secrets
2023/12/19
Pre-order F the Fairy Tale from your favorite bookseller and enter to win 2 tickets to see The Drew Barrymore Show live and in person in NYC along with a $500 wardrobe makeover from Democracy clothing, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of New Leaf Literary, or an OkCupid Premium membership at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway  Paul Keable, the chief strategy officer for Ashley Madison, breaks down the company's recently published study, “Decoding Gen Z: A global report on non-monogamy, sex, and the desire for discretion”. The Dating Dish is: What secrets are people keeping in their relationships? WalletHub announces the Financial Secrets Survey. The Dear Damona question is: How do I move on completely from my ex? Read the WalletHub survey on Financial Secrets by visiting https://wallethub.com/blog/financial-secrets-survey/131537 Check out the Ashley Madison study on decoding Gen Z by visiting AshleyMadison.com/insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dear Damona: Much Younger Match & Saying I Love You
2023/12/12
Damona’s new book F the Fairy Tale is available for pre-order NOW! In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to get dating with confidence for the new year ahead Questions include: How do I know when to say I love you to my partner? How do I deal with matches that do not carry their side of the conversation?  How do I tell if my much younger match is a good fit long term? How do I remain optimistic when finding my person seems to be taking longer than expected?  Pre-order your copy of “F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story” now and enter the giveaway for a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to The Drew Barrymore Show, a $500 travel voucher from New Leaf Literary, a $500 shopping spree from Democracy Clothing, or OkCupid Premium membership! Check out the rules and deets at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Good Jealousy & Dating App Etiquette
2023/12/05
Join Damona and top dating experts on Thursday for the F the Fairy Tale Forum - Register free at DamonaHoffman.com/Forum  Dr. Tara, award-winning sex researcher and host of the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast,, shares her secrets to improved conflict resolution and empathetic listening. Plus she reveals whether jealousy is truly bad in a relationship. The Dating Dish is: Introducing the official current dating app etiquette!! The Dear Damona question is: How do I get my boyfriend to be honest with me? Dr. Tara gives amazing love and sex advice on Instagram @Luvbites.co and her podcast, Luv Bites by Dr. Tara. Pre-order F the Fairy Tale from your favorite bookseller and enter to win 2 tickets to see The Drew Barrymore Show live and in person in NYC along with a $500 wardrobe makeover from Democracy clothing, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of New Leaf Literary, or an OkCupid Premium membership at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4.7 out of 5
268 reviews
PRGirl47 2023/09/11
Relationship Expert
Great advice, fun podcast. Thanks Damona!
caki diehl 2023/04/09
Thank you
For the hood work Damona - level headed and sound advice in what can be a crazy dating world!
SD_Runner 2022/12/11
Super helpful dating advice!!
Love Damona! Her advice is helpful, fun, and it works! Doing good on the dating apps because I followed her advice & expanded my preferences. Thank y...
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TheLittlestKicks 2022/04/21
Love it, but
Love the podcast, the content, the host, but I really wish she would get rid of the smooches. It gives off creepy vibes and sets my misophonia on fire...
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Mpls~CC2 2022/08/30
Not Inclusive
Listening to the podcast I was hopeful that it would entertaining and possibly helpful, it was neither. The focus seems to be primarily on white mille...
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kwajkid 2021/07/24
Fun and honest dating advice
Thanks for a realistic show about modern dating! your show has helped me get ready to get back out thereafter my divorce. I appreciate the down to ...
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madameskittle 2021/07/15
YAAASS!
Damona gives thoughtful and encouraging advice! Love all the different topics and perspectives she brings up.
Rinzler_ 2021/07/13
Best Dating and Relationship podcast EVER!! 🙌🏽
If you’re searching for a great dating advice pod look no further! Damona Hoffman has been a certified dating coach for over 15 years. She’s always up...
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razz67890 2021/04/01
Love this podcast!
Damona gives real-world, tough love dating advice. Love her
Mali_Swanson 2021/02/21
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...
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