Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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 is too boring?You are invited to join the FREE 4 day “F The Fairytale Challenge”! Damona breaks down exactly how to break through the dating myths and rewrite your love life LIVE daily starting September 12th. Get access to all of the videos, digests and the challenges at DamonaHoffman.com/challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/matchmakerOur first all Dear Damona of the season will be airing September 5th. Be sure to submit your questions on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call 424-246-6255.Ready for a love makeover? I am opening up 5 early bird spots for my Dates & Mates Method Coaching program at a deep discount. To register visit DamonaHoffman.com/program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shan Boodram, a certified sexologist and two-time best-selling author, dives into the intriguing concept of marriage pacts, revealing how being friends first can enhance romantic connections. She discusses the shifting dynamics of relationships and the pressure of societal timelines around marriage. The conversation also touches on redefining 'settling' in love, the role of mindfulness in cultivating deeper connections, and the challenges of modern dating, encouraging a thoughtful approach to lasting partnerships.

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.Leave us a review and let us know what you want to hear more of in Season 11!Need a dating profile polish? Time is running out to get The Profile Starter Kit for free at DatesandMates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 phone call could save you hours.Be sure to follow Kim and Grandma Gail on Instagram @Excuse My Grandma and check out the Excuse My Grandma podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.Need a dating profile polish? Time is running out to get The Profile Starter Kit for free at DatesandMates.comSponsors:Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Get 50% off when you head to FactorMeals.com/DatesAndMates50 and use the code DatesAndMates50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram @ItsMarkGroves or @CreateTheLove and check out the Mark Groves podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.Want personalized dating help? Last week to apply for the Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program. Book an assessment session with with our team before the spots are all filled up! DamonaHoffman.com/vipprogram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever felt stuck in a dating rut by sticking to your 'type'? This discussion reveals why that notion is just a myth and how it might limit your romantic prospects. Embrace a growth mindset and be open to new experiences to transform your dating life. The conversation dives into how attraction often stems from familiarity and shared values rather than rigid preferences. Every dating experience can teach you something valuable about yourself—so why not explore beyond the usual boundaries?

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 out the Multiamory podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.Want personalized dating help? For a limited time, Damona is taking applicants for the Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program. Book an assessment session with Coach Yogi Marquis to see if it’s a fit! DamonaHoffman.com/vipprogram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sure to follow Ilana on Instagram @Ilana.Dunn and check out the Seeing Other People podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.Want personalized dating help? For a limited time, Damona is taking applicants for the Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program. Book an assessment session with Coach Yogi Marquis to see if it’s a fit! DamonaHoffman.com/vipprogramGet America’s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash datesandmates50 and and use code datesandmates50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 class, check out her Guide on Flirting in the Blinkist app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices