Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

By: Damona Hoffman - Dates and Mates Media
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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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Episodes
  • The Knot’s News & Gift Glitch

    The Knot’s News & Gift Glitch
    Nov 5 2024
    Esther Lee, Deputy Editor of The Knot, breaks down the stats released in the website’s Relationship & Intimacy Study, and spills the tea on where singles are finding love, what they’re actually looking for, how they’re spending their time on dates, and those dating dealbreakers we just can’t shake. And, this week’s Dear Damona question is: Is a bra an appropriate gift for a young couple? Ready to break free of your dating loops? Get Damona’s signature online program, The Dating Accelerator at 10% off (for limited time only) using the code PODCAST10: DamonaHoffman.com/program LAST CALL - Just 1 spot remains for the VIP one-on-one coaching program this year. Serious applicants should book an assessment call ASAP with our head of coaching programs: DamonaHoffman.com/introcall Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com Timestamps Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00) Damona's Welcome (00:00:13) Introducing Esther Lee (00:01:04) Damona's Personal Wedding Experience (00:02:11) Evolution of Wedding Planning (00:02:49) The Knot's 2024 Study Overview (00:03:46) Key Findings of the Study (00:05:01) Dating Apps vs. Real-Life Connections (00:05:54) Generational Perspectives on Dating (00:06:41) Changing Standards in Attraction (00:07:56) Being Easy to Talk To (00:09:14) Fostering Connection and Communication (00:09:47) Listening as a Key Element (00:11:40) The Chemistry Myth (00:12:10) Importance of Sexual Attraction (00:12:59) Married Couples and Sexual Chemistry (00:14:00) Comfort and Chemistry in Relationships (00:15:54) Commitment After Marriage (00:16:51) Importance of Attraction (00:18:05) Subjective Sense of Humor (00:19:29) Humor as Relationship Tool (00:21:01) Video Game Dates (00:21:48) Meeting Through Gaming (00:24:00) Creative and Affordable Dates (00:26:06) Deal Breakers in Relationships (00:29:59) Chemistry vs. Values (00:31:00) Long Distance Relationships (00:32:48) Communication in Long-Distance Relationships (00:33:14) Intentionality in Relationships (00:34:05) Finding Love Beyond Geography (00:35:36) Unpopular Opinion on First Dates (00:37:17) Navigating Intimate Gift Missteps (00:39:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Dating Horror Stories & The Flirt Coach

    Dating Horror Stories & The Flirt Coach
    Oct 29 2024
    Benjamin Camras, The Flirt Coach & host of the Flirtations Flirtcast, joins Damona for our annual Halloween Dating Horror Stories Special. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream, and you’ll get useful advice to survive your next bad date. Stories include: Blindsided by a Blind Date The Vegetarian Variation The Creepy Car Concert The Deskside Date The Freudian Movie Man Ready to break free of your dating loops? Get Damona’s signature online program, The Dating Accelerator at 10% off (for limited time only) using the code PODCAST10: DamonaHoffman.com/program Only 1 spot remains for the VIP one-on-one coaching program this year. Serious applicants should book an assessment call ASAP with our head of coaching programs: DamonaHoffman.com/introcall Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com TIMESTAMPS Introduction to Halloween Horror Stories (00:00:00) Listener Engagement (00:00:07) Benjamin the Flirt Coach Introduction (00:02:18) Costume Reveal (00:02:30) Personal Dating Horror Stories (00:04:10) Listener Story from Amanda (00:07:07) Discussion on Movie Dates (00:11:40) Activity Date Preferences (00:12:40) Candy Smuggling at the Movies (00:14:31) Vegetarian Red Flag Story (00:15:47) Flirty Late Night Snack Decisions (00:16:31) Libras and Perspective (00:17:09) Boundaries and Alcohol-Induced Choices (00:19:20) Dating an Older Guy (00:20:01) Red Flags in Dating (00:21:11) Avoiding Generalizations in Dating (00:22:13) First Date Conversations (00:24:49) Exploring Physical Intimacy (00:26:11) Flirtation as Foreplay (00:27:28) Listener Horror Story Introduction (00:28:44) Zoom Date Disaster (00:30:24) Multitasking on Dates (00:31:57) Check-in Date Tips (00:33:04) Pre-Date Communication (00:33:50) Slow Dating Trend (00:34:13) In-App Calling Features (00:37:13) Age and Dating Preferences (00:38:28) Horror Story Introduction (00:39:55) Uncomfortable Date Behavior (00:41:32) Lying About Height (00:43:01) Closing Remarks (00:46:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Dating Anxiety & Financial Therapy

    Dating Anxiety & Financial Therapy
    Oct 22 2024
    Erika Wasserman, Your Financial Therapist, is shifting the narrative around money and using those sometimes-tough conversations to build deeper trust and better communication with your partner and tackling the tricky financial situations singles often find themselves in while dating. Our Dear Damona question this week is: I have social anxiety. Do I need to focus on making more friends before pursuing a romantic relationship? Ready to break free of your dating loops? Get Damona’s signature online program, The Dating Accelerator at 10% off (for limited time only) using the code PODCAST10: DamonaHoffman.com/program Only 2 spots remain for the VIP one-on-one coaching program this year. Serious applicants should book an assessment call ASAP with our head of coaching programs: DamonaHoffman.com/introcall Submit your questions on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com TIMESTAMPS Introduction to Relationship Stress (00:00:00) Host's Opening Remarks (00:00:14) Introduction of Erika Wasserman (00:02:26) Erika's Journey to Financial Therapy (00:03:19) Dating and Financial Transparency (00:04:08) Challenges of Financial Conversations (00:09:15) Gamifying Financial Discussions (00:10:01) Reality of Debt in Dating (00:12:04) Understanding Debt and Relationships (00:14:46) Understanding Debt and Readiness to Date (00:15:46) Differentiating Rich and Wealthy (00:17:32) Wealth Beyond Money (00:19:51) Influence of Family Background on Money Beliefs (00:21:20) Communication About Money (00:22:40) Fear of Financial Loss in Relationships (00:23:25) Pricing Themselves Out of the Dating Pool (00:24:12) Contributions in Relationships (00:25:35) Navigating Different Financial Backgrounds (00:28:00) Frugality vs. Spending Comfort (00:32:01) Coupon Encounter (00:33:03) Financial Conversations (00:34:06) Creating Financial Intimacy (00:35:38) Side-by-Side Conversations (00:36:27) Vulnerability in Conversations (00:37:08) Joyful Spending (00:38:38) Unpopular Opinions (00:39:50) Divorce Edition Cards (00:40:24) Impact of Financial Relationships (00:40:55) Listener Question on Social Anxiety (00:42:00) Building Connections (00:44:38) Taking Baby Steps (00:47:39) Engaging with the Audience (00:48:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins

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