Dates and Mates Media

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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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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Latest episode

May 12, 2026

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Episodes

Why STDs Are on The Rise 17.02.2016

Tinder's STD locator, at home STD testing and sexual health & safety are discussed with Dr. Jeffery Klausner of Healthvana and Ursula Hessenflow from myLabBox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Little Women: LA and Valentine’s Day 10.02.2016

Little Women: LA stars Terra and Tonya give behind-the-scenes secrets on love, relationships, and Valentine's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Cougars, Sugar Daddies, and age gaps in dating 03.02.2016

FYI TV Dating expert Damona Hoffman talks to The Date Maven, Suzanna Mathews, about intergenerational relationships and if age really is just a number. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Facing Fear of Rejection, Healing from Heartbreak, Overcoming Overwhelm and other Dating Questions 27.01.2016

FYI TV Dating expert Damona Hoffman answers your question on facing fear of rejection, healing from heartbreak, overcoming overwhelm and other issues that arise while dating in the modern world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Devyn Simone from TLC’s Love at First Swipe Shares the Top Dating Profile Mistakes 20.01.2016

Online Dating Expert Devyn Simone shares the Top Dating Profile Mistakes with Damona Hoffman and the two online dating coaches trade tips for how to meet your match on a dating site or dating app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

FYI TV Dating Expert Decodes Your Dating Dilemmas 13.01.2016

Dating Expert Damona Hoffman answers dating questions from fans of her show #BlackLove on FYI network, Facebook, Twitter and Dates & Mates listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Keep Your Relationship Resolution in the New Year 06.01.2016

Jack Daniels, therapist and relationship expert of FYI TV's #BlackLove joins Damona share tips on how to make a relationship resolution for the new year that will last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Gender Dynamics in Relationships 30.12.2015

Tennesha Wood of FYI TV's #BlackLove joins Damona to discuss how changing gender roles in today's world impact relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

TIPS FOR A CROSS-CULTURAL HOLIDAY SEASON 23.12.2015

Married at First Sight spirituality expert Greg Epstein joins Damona and Rachel True (Actress & Co-host of UBN Radio's Nooner) to share tips for a successful cross-cultural holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Sexual Compatibility and Married at First Sight 16.12.2015

Sexologist from the FYI and A & E show Married at First Sight, Dr. Logan Levkoff, talks about her show's new season and the importance of sexual compatibility in a relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Monet Bell on Dating After Divorce 09.12.2015

The FYI star Monet Bell talks about her experience being publicly Married at First Sight and divorced then working with Damona on FYI's newest series #BlackLove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Body Language for Men 02.12.2015

Author, "Hootie" discusses his new book, "Body Talk" a guide for men on how to understand each and every aspect of nonverbal communication in dating. Damona will also be recapping the premiere of FYI's hit show Married at First Sight and unveiling a sneak peek of her new show on FYI #BlackLove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Brea...

Putting the Relate Back Into Relationship 28.05.2015

Author, Julieanne O'Connor discusses her book, "Spelling It Out for Your Man, Insider Secrets to Sex, Love and Attraction (for Men and Women)" and the differences in how men and women view relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Objective Clues & Dating Dos 20.05.2015

Author, Duana C. Welch, PhD talks about her new book, "LOVE FACTUALLY: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do" based on verifiable, objective answers to her love questions and yours, and Damona discusses what everyone is talking about in dating today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthr...

Style, Confidence, and Reality TV 13.05.2015

Celebrity stylist and reality TV star, Goo Goo Atkins talks personal style, confidence, love, breakups, and doing it all in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Dating Dilemmas & Mixed Signals from Men 06.05.2015

Author, Phoebe Fox talks about her new book, "Bedside Manners" from the love and dating series "The Breakup Doctor" and Damona decodes the latest dating dilemmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

How to Tell if He’s Being Faithful 25.03.2015

Dating coach for women, Jonathon Aslay, talks about cheating, commitment, and what men are really thinking when it comes to love and relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

How to Find Your Soulmate 18.03.2015

Relationsip coaches, Orna and Matthew Walters, share their secrets to cutting through personal challenges and finding your soulmate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Man Seeking Woman 11.03.2015

Creator and Executive Producer of the FXX show Man Seeking Woman calls in to tell us about his new show and his personal experiences that inspired it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Yoga + Love 04.03.2015

Author, Vish Iyer, talks about how to find long-lasting, meaningful love through practicing the ancient wisdom of Yoga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Secrets to Making Your Marriage Last 25.02.2015

Lisa Haisha, Life Counselor and Spiritual Leader, shares the secrets to a lasting marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Bravo TV’s “FRIENDS TO LOVERS?” 18.02.2015

Darion Lowenstein and Charley Walters from Bravo's newest series FRIENDS TO LOVERS discuss the strangeness in going from long-term friends to dating and their experiences on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Valentine’s Day 11.02.2015

Host, Damona Hoffman, is back to answer questions for singles and couples just in time for Valentine's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode: Book Your Breakthrough Boost today DamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough

Sex, Drugs, and Hip Hop and Women, Food, and Desire 17.12.2014

Jude Angelini aka Rude Jude, is one of the most popular radio personalities on Srius XM radio. He joins us to talk about his book "HYENA" a collection of autobiographical stories of his journey of heartbreak, depravity and hilarity. Health expert and author Alexandra Jamieson shares insight from her up-and-coming book "Women, Food and Desire" on how to control our cravings for better companionship...

Supersize Your Sex Drive and Decoding His Text Messages 10.12.2014

Surgeon and author, Dr. Laura Ellis joins us to talk about her book "The Hormone Handbook" and how understanding hormones in men and women can help with weight gain, sex drive and depression. Authors Lisa Winning and Carrie Henderson McDermott share insight from their new book "He Texted: The Ultimate Guide To Decoding Guys" can clarify the intentions of guys when communicating in the digital era....

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