Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel, the hosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast, discuss the reality of race, age, and other unspoken relationship rules. They also cover what we can learn about romance from our favorite dating shows like Love Is Blind, The Golden Bachelor, and The Bachelorette.  Follow Justine and Natasha on Instagram @2BlackGirls1Rose and listen to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose whe...

Erika Ettin, Founder of the online dating consultancy company, A Little Nudge, talks about the state of digital dating covering topics like message bait, text-speak, dating scripts and the recency bias. Follow Erika on Instagram @ALittleNudge and sign up for her coaching programs by visiting www.alittlenudge.com/coaching_d/   Having trouble tracking your dates? Grab Damona’s free date tracker down...

Rachel Russo, matchmaker and dating & relationship coach, takes a provocative stance on age and dating. She busts through fairy tale myths and matchmaking blocks and shares her own story of being a solo mom by choice. Follow Rachel on Instagram @Rachel. Russo and apply for Rachel’s matchmaking database at RachelRusso.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Dear Damona episode, Damona is tackling cuffing season questions. This week listeners ask: What if visualization doesn’t work for me? Am I dismissing great guys too soon? Should I just accept that I won’t find a lifelong partner? Plus, Damona shares a special interview with her client Sue who recently found love again.  Ready to find your forever match? This is the LAST WEEK of enrollment...

Julia Haart, fashion designer, CEO of Elite World Group, and star of Netflix series My Unorthodox Life talks about going from an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to designing lingerie and shares tips on finding your voice and power in a relationship. Follow Julia on Instagram @JuliaHaart and learn more about her sexy shapewear by visiting BodyByJuliaHaart.com Calling all questions for our next Dear...

Morgana Rae, bestselling author and 7-figure spiritual life and business coach, shows us how to manifest more abundance in our lives whether it’s in the form of money, a partner, or perhaps both! To learn more, visit Morgana’s website MorganaRae.com and grab a copy of her bestselling book, "Financial Alchemy: 12 Months of Magic & Manifestation.” Calling all questions for our next Dear Damona e...

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to get you prepared for cuffing season. Questions include: Is it time to have a conversation about relationship status? How open do I need to be about my profession in my dating profile? How do I manage my expectations around first dates? How do I know when I am ready to return to dating? How to tell if my new relationship...

Amber Kelleher-Andrews, CEO of the largest matchmaking service in America, Kelleher International breaks down what her clients are really looking for in a match and how she finds it.  Follow Amber on Instagram @Amber_Kelleher and if you’d like to sign up for matchmaking with Kelleher International, let them know we sent you by visiting this link: DamonaHoffman.com/matchmaker Our first all Dear Dam...

In this Season 11 premiere episode, Shan Boodram, host of the Roku series “The Marriage Pact”, explores what it means to be friends first in a relationship and how much physical chemistry really matters in marriage. Follow Shan on Instagram @ShanBoodram and check out The Marriage Pact on Roku for free! Our first all Dear Damona of the season will be airing September 5th. Be sure to submit your que...

Damona reveals a sneak preview of what you can expect from Season 11 of the Dates & Mates podcast. Plus, she shares the top moments from last season from guests like Rachel Lindsay from ABC’s The Bachelorette, Kamie Crawford from MTV’s Catfish, Roy Wood Jr from The Daily Show, sex & relationship columnist, Dan Savage, and clinical psychologist Orna Guralnik from Showtime’s Couples Therapy....

Still wrapping your head around dating apps? The final episode of our Summer Series features a recent interview with Kim and Grandma Gail on the Excuse My Grandma podcast. Together they break down Grandma Gail’s aversion to today’s top dating tool. Plus, Damona shares her tips on the proper way to screen your dating app matches, why you shouldn’t text too much before a first date, and how a quick...

Dating is a learned skill, not a natural born talent. The fifth episode of The Summer Series features a popular interview from The Mark Groves Podcast. Together, Mark and Damona discuss how you can build self worth by swiping left on dating apps, how the stories we tell ourselves may be holding us back in dating, and how hidden biases show up in our dating lives. Be sure to follow Mark on Instagra...

Have you always dated the same “Type”? In this Summer Series Master Class, Damona shares why having a “Type” is a myth, why it may be holding you back in dating, and how you can expand your dating pool beyond seeing the same type of person again and again. Need personalized dating help? Damona is taking applicants for the Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program through 7/31. Book an assessment ses...

Stuck in a dating loop? The third episode of Damona’s Summer Series features a recent interview with Jase and Dedeker on the Multiamory podcast. Together they discuss Damona’s tips for overcoming dating app fatigue, how to know if you should go on a second or third date, and why you should microdose your dating. Be sure to follow Emily, Dedeker, and Jase on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and check...

Are you ready for a deep dive into dating apps? In the second episode of Damona’s Summer Series the tables are being turned as she shares her recent interview with dating expert, Ilana Dunn, on the Seeing Other People podcast. Together they cover Damona’s formula for sending the first message, the true definition of exclusivity and the importance of dedicating yourself to the dating process. Be su...

Think summer isn’t a good time for dating? Think again! In the first episode of Damona’s “Summer Series” she outlines why summer is a unique time to find love, where you’re most likely to make a match, and the key elements of flirting. Damona is now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! Visit TheDatingSecret.com to learn more. If you’re ready for Damona’s 201 flirt school...

Dr. Orna Guralnik, host of the hit Showtime series Couples Therapy, shares how she leads couples to some extraordinary breakthroughs, the best and worst ways to show up in a partnership, and what she has learned along the way. The Dating Dish this week: Could knowing Your Partner’s “Argument Style” Be A Relationship Game-Changer? The Dear Damona question is: I’m getting ready for a big cross-count...

Matt Marr, co-host of Reality Gays, joins Damona for a very special all Dating Dish episode. The headlines include: Co-habitation tips inspired by 'Love Is Blind' couple Matt and Colleen, 20 Truths & Myths About Relationships, and Tyler James Williams schools us on LGBTQ+ Allyship…happy pride month! Follow Matt on Instagram @TheMattMarr and check out Reality Gays wherever you listen to Dates &...

John Kim, of The Angry Therapist podcast and IG, talks about how you can transform being single into a joyous, exciting period of personal growth and his new workbook, 31 Days of Single on Purpose. The Dating Dish this week: Here’s how long it takes most people to decide on a second date. The Dear Damona question is: How do I attract a happy, healthy partnership? Follow John on Instagram @TheAngry...

Joy Ofodu, host of Dating Unsettled, shares her IG love story and her top tips for how you can use Instagram to find your match. The Dating Dish this week: How to Fall in Love When You Don’t Speak the Same Language. The Dear Damona question is: Is there an appropriate time to talk about exclusivity? Follow Joy on Instagram @joyofodu and listen to Dating Unsettled wherever you listen to Dates &...

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to prep you for Short King Spring and Hot Girl Summer! Questions include: How can I feel successful enough to feel comfortable dating? My match is a bad texter. Is that a bad sign? How do I know when to stop looking for my match? Should I ever meet my match for the first time in a group setting? How do I open myself up to...

The hosts of the Multiamory podcast, Jase, Emily, and Dedeker, give insights on boundaries, micro-scripts for tough conversations, non-traditional relationships and other juicy tidbits from their new book Multiamory: Essential Tools For Modern Relationships. The Dating Dish this week: Why has height become such a significant factor in dating? The Dear Damona question is: How can I help my brother...

Cassidy Davis, the founder of Chaotic Singles Party, shares the inspiration behind her wildly popular singles parties and breaks down how to meet your match IRL. The Dating Dish this week: What would happen if you embraced the awkward silence on dates? The Dear Damona question is: I matched a guy who is perfect on paper. Why don’t I feel anything? Follow Cassidy on Instagram @ cassidynashdavis and...

Aleeza Ben Shalom, expert of the new Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, shares her top matchmaking tips, some secrets from the show and a 5 date challenge that’s going to blow your mind. The Dating Dish this week: Is modern dating really worse than dating before? Or do we just keep saying it is? The Dear Damona question is: Am I too set in my ways to meet and keep a match? Follow Aleeza on Instagr...

Blaine Anderson, men’s dating coach, breaks down the fascinating findings from her Single Male Loneliness study and shares her tips for upleveling your textationship. The Dating Dish this week is: How Drew Barrymore gave us all a master class on empathic listening. The Dear Damona question is: I swipe left on profiles that mention the importance of chemistry. Am I making a mistake? Follow Blaine o...