Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Body image has a huge impact on the way we present ourselves in dating and relationships. Damona is joined by a panel of singles who talk about their experiences dating at any size. Erica Faye Watson, Chicago comedian and body positivity activist, talks dating confidence for plus size women. CeCe Chic, yoga coach and actress, encourages daters to find self acceptance. The multitalented Marquis Oli...

John Kim, The Angry Therapist, gives his guide to a bulletproof relationship and shares do's and don'ts for men. Damona and John also answer questions like how you should act around your ex when you have to see him at work and can you find love on Instagram? Headlines include: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's steamy Oscars performance, how Uber has changed dating, and a new way expecting fathers can...

Silvy Khoucasian, marriage and family therapist known for her work with attachment styles and cross cultural communication, talks body language and boundaries. Are you looking for a relationship but unsure of how to convey your interest or comfort level to a potential partner? Kim Seltzer, certified style, confidence, and dating coach, who has helped thousands of people find lasting love and conne...

In honor of Black History Month, Damona sits down with a panel of couples who are living the principles of black love and what it means to them. Dr. Ryeal Simms, The Relationship Scientist, returns to co-host this episode and his joined by his wife, Monice Mitchell Simms, accomplished screenwriter, producer, director, author, and PhD candidate. Award winning recording artist Ollie Gabriel and Happ...

Technology today can either help or hurt your relationship, you just have to know how to use it correctly. Take control of your communication! In this special bonus master class, Damona tells you how to use technology to your advantage. She covers basic principles of flirting, the 70/30 rule, the texting trap, and how to have SEC. Did you like this bonus master class? Leave us a review! Get Damona...

Dr. Diana Kirschner, PBS TV love expert and author of the bestselling book, Love in 90 Days, talks about the self-sabotaging patterns that may be keeping you from finding love. Damona and Dr. Diana live coach singles Marquis, Lauren, Deb on air just in time for Valentine's Day! They get answers to dating questions like what to do when men want to commit too fast, whether it's actually harder to da...

Lynn Marie Morski, "professional quitter" and author of Quitting By Design talks breakups on the show this week. How do you know when it's time to quit a relationship? Jonathon Aslay, a leading midlife dating and relationship coach, returns this week to talk divorce month with Damona. Headlines include: Date with your DNA, The truth behind your romantic type, and Channing Tatum's thoughts on singl...

Marquis Olison, writer, community organizer, and lifestyle coach, returns to Dates & Mates with his insight on the mind of the single men. How do you make time for dating and relationships when you barely have time for yourself? Damona and Marquis break it down with guests La Presa King and Dwayne Colbert who know all about being BOOKED & BUSY. Headlines include: How Marie Kondo can preven...

Lindsey Pelas, social media influencer, model, activist, and entrepreneur, tells us the truth about sliding in the DMs. Did you know that women in the top 20% of attractiveness receive 5 times as many messages as women who are rated as "average attractiveness"? Damona and Lindsey break down dating stereotypes and discuss how to be taken seriously on dating apps today no matter what your "Tinder ra...

Dr. Chris Donaghue, host of the Loveline Radio show "Amber Rose show with Dr. Chris", Psychotherapist, Sex Therapist, talks intimacy for men, gender norms, and feminist dating in a special bonus episode of Dates & Mates. Damona and Dr. Chris also answer a listener question about getting ghosted on a date. Get Dr Chris's new book Rebel Love: Break the Rules, Destroy Toxic Habits, and Have the B...

Dr. Cali Estes, an addiction therapist and life coach, tells us the truth about addiction and love. What are the signs you might be in love with a junkie? How do you get your partner help? Headlines include: Is Demi Lovato's new relationship with her sober companion unhealthy, the perfect time to date online in 2019 and how much pre-date research is too much. Damona and Dr. Cali Estes also answer...

Damona is joined by Evan Marc Katz, one of the foremost dating experts for women in the world, to talk about their own experiences in interfaith relationships and lead a panel on navigating cross-cultural romance. Tiffany Renee shares her experiences dating in LA as a Muslim woman and Katy & Matt Snyder, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary by sharing insights on how they've managed a PerJ...

Damona puts her certified dating coach skills to the test by leading a master class with tips, tools, and techniques to meet your match. Whether you are single because you are tired of wasting time on bad dates, you work too much to date or you are just picky, this show is for you. Headlines include what going down in Rihanna's DMs, the most important quality for a long term relationship to last,...

Barry Selby, relationship attraction expert, shares his insights on male and female dynamics, self love, and how to transform through a unique type of meditation. Headlines of the week include Michelle Williams' interracial relationship, hereditary relationship patterns, and BumbleSpots. Questions from listeners include what to do if your boyfriend's mom meddles in your relationship and when to re...

Caitlin V, sex & relationship coach, gets real about what's happening in the bedroom from overuse of porn to being pleasure positive. Headlines include JLo giving dating advice, the impact of paternity leave, and which dating app is popular in your state. Questions of the week include what "casually dating" means on Tinder and how to give positive encouragement when you're getting oral pleasur...

In honor of Election Day, Cyberdating Expert Julie Spira shares tips from her research on dating across party lines and talks about her book “Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics is Polarizing Relationships.” Headlines: Why fertility rates are declining in the US, Meghan Markle’s “pre-pup” pregnancy contract, and Bumble’s plan to end ghosting. Questions from listeners include: what to do when yo...

The annual Halloween episode is back with all new dating horror stories from Karrine Steffans, Troy from LA, Brett of the Open Mic Podcast with Brett Allan, Amber, and fan favorite from last year Tavishya. After handling the headlines including a celebrity pregnancy, the reason why people stay in bad relationships, and what your sexual fantasies say about you, Damona dives into crazy first dates a...

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Love Astrologer Carol Allen guest co-hosts while Jasmine Luna and Harry Caldwell share their experiences with the fluidity of sexuality and gender identity. Headlines include: why the divorce rate is declining, what Gen Z is getting right about dating and Bert & Ernie's relationship status. Questions of the week include how to handle dating multiple people online and how to know if you're bein...

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Yoga teacher & doula Rebecca Benenati of wellbornlifestyles.com gives insights on how yoga can impact your relationship or your dating disposition in honor of Yoga Awareness Month. Headlines include the most right-swiped jobs on Tinder, the 7 traits your long-term partner should have, and how Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose co-parent successfully. Technically Dating questions include how to stop da...

Millennial Dating Coach Evin Rose joins Damona to discuss the headlines including why Tinder dates aren't turning into relationships, what to wear on a first date, and are sugar babies bad for feminism. A panel of single women say what they really in a man and Damona delivers a message to Ariana Grande, Mac Miller fans, and anyone in a toxic relationship. Questions of week include should you tell...

Relationship Expert Brett McGinn of LoveF_ckingSucks.com handles headlines with Damona including surprising new dating app statistics, the dangers of on again off again relationships, and why John Krasinski is the best dad ever. Plus we go inside the mind of men with two single guys in LA who discuss what it's really like dating today then everyone addresses your questions in Technically Dating in...

Super Mamas Podcast host Paulina Lopez and guest co-host psychotherapist Rhonda Richards-Smith join Damona to discuss how moms can still be sexy. Rhonda takes on the headlines including: How dating apps have affected the rate of STDs, Aziz Ansari's comedy in the #MeToo era, and how your relationship standards change once you're couple up. Questions from listeners include: how to avoid strange requ...