Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

James Pendergrass and Brittan Byrd, stars of the hit reality series Too Hot Too Handle Season 4, share their love story and surprising new revelations. This week’s Dating Dish is: Americans plan to spend nearly $26 billion this Valentine’s Day - but what are they buying? The Dear Damona question this week is: I have found myself involved with someone who wants a large family, when I am not sure I even want to have kids. Do I need to shift my mindset or just let go?Follow James on Instagram @JamesPendergrass_ and Brittan @Brittan_Byrd and watch Season 4 of Too Hot To Handle on Netflix now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britt Frank, author and licensed psychotherapist, talks about her new book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. This week’s Dating Dish is: How Reproductive Rights Impact Dating (according to new OkCupid data). The Dear Damona questions this week is: How much is too much when it comes to sharing details about your profession in your dating profile?Follow Britt on Instagram @BrittFrank and grab a copy of her new book The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myisha Battle, certified clinical sexologist and sex & dating coach, talks about her new book, “This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between”. This week’s Dating Dish: Is it true that thinking about your ex can improve your current relationship? The Dear Damona question this week is: How do you know your conflict resolution style?Follow Myisha on Instagram @MyishaBattle and to grab a copy of her book “This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between”ANNOUNCEMENT!Damona is running her signature dating coaching group LIVE one last time with live session starting WEDNESDAY 1/25. This is your LAST CALL to get Damona’s direct support on developing your dating plan for 2023. Grab one of the last remaining seats today at TheDatingSecret.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated with your love life, chances are you are stuck in 1 (or more) of the 5 Dating Loops. In this masterclass Damona gives the signs and symptoms of each dating loop and actionable advice on how to break the cycle of dating loops and find your person.LAST CALL for the Dating Accelerator Program. Doors are closing this week and the first class is Wednesday, January 25th.If you want to be coached on a personal level by Damona and her team, now is your chance to get into the ONLY live round of this program this year.You’ll receive  10 audio/video lessons 10 LIVE group sessions with meditation, partner exercises, accountability and live Q&A every week  A personalizable dating workbook  BONUS downloadable meditation BONUS first date starter kit Option to book exclusive solo VIP coaching sessions (for enrolled students only) And more! Snag one of the last spaces at TheDatingSecret.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Savage, the host of the Savage Lovecast and the long-running column, Savage Love, talks about writing the rules of your own relationship. This week’s Dating Dish: If you clap when planes land, your partner might break up with you. Plus, Dan joins Damona in a very special Dear Damona to answer these questions: I put so much pressure on myself to find a guy that meets my standards, I think I am hindering myself from finding my match. What should I do? And, even though I want to be sexually open - I find myself getting attached to flings. How do I detach from my hookups?Be sure to follow Dan on Instagram @DanSavage and listen to the Savage Lovecast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.And, be sure to grab a copy of Dan’s latest book, “Savage Love from A to Z: Advice on Sex and Relationships, Dating and Mating, Exes and Extras”.ANNOUNCEMENT!Damona is running her signature dating coaching group LIVE one last time starting the week of January 23rd. If you want to find love in 2023, this is your moment! Want to learn more? Check out the free intro class on Wednesday January 18th at 4pm PT/ 7pm ET. You can sign up for that at DamonaHoffman.com/freeclassSponsor:Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to GreenChef dot com slash DATESANDMATES60 and use code DATESANDMATES60 to 60% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship coach, helps us understand the stars of 2023 and compatibility as it relates to someone else's astrological imprint. In the Dating Dish we cover: The Biggest Dating Trends Of 2023, According To Dating App Experts. And the Dear Damona question is: My match and I have lots of chemistry and common interests. Yet, he has made no moves toward intimacy. What should I do?Be sure to follow Carol on Instagram @CarolAllenAstrologer and for a limited time you can get your Personal Success Calendar at a huge discount. Just visit DamonaHoffman.com/MyCalendarANNOUNCEMENT!Damona is running her signature dating coaching group LIVE one last time starting the week of January 23rd. If you want to find love in 2023, this is your moment! Hear new success stories and see how the program can change your love life too at TheDatingSecret.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to prep you for Dating Sunday and Peak Dating Season (aka right now!) Questions include: Some of my match’s questions make me uncomfortable. How should I respond? And, I am in the process of moving but want to start meeting matches in my new location right away. Am I getting ahead of myself? Plus, I haven’t dated in 7 years and the idea of getting back out there makes me anxious. What can I do? And, my matches say they want something serious, but then their actions don’t match. What is going on here?ANNOUNCEMENT!Damona is running her signature dating coaching group LIVE one last time starting the week of January 23rd. If you want to find love in 2023, this is your moment! Hear new success stories and see how the program can change your love life too at TheDatingSecret.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we reflect on the year we’ve had and look ahead to start fresh, finding a partner to do life with often becomes a top priority. It all starts with getting clarity on what you’re looking for in a relationship. In this minisode Damona outlines the steps to making a vision board and breaks down why they work so that you can design a powerful roadmap for your life and manifest the relationship that you want. Looking for support in finding your forever person in 2023? Early Bird Enrollment is now open for the next round of Damona’s signature coaching program, The Dating Accelerator!Get $300 off now through Dec. 31st with the code EARLYBIRDSee testimonial videos, understand how the program changes lives and get on the road to a healthy relationship in the new year at TheDatingSecret.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunt Ethridge, award-winning international dating and relationship expert, breaks down cool new science in the relationship and dating space so you can hack the dating game once and for all.The Dating Dish headline is: Over one in 10 men are likely to cancel date plans due to feeling self-conscious. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches say they want commitment but then pull away after the 3rd or 4th date. What should I do?Be sure to follow Hunt on Instagram @QuestforAdvice and check out HuntforAdvice.com for more information.Looking for support in finding your forever person in 2023? Early Bird Enrollment is now open for the next round of the Dating Accelerator Program!Get $300 off now through Dec 31 with the code EARLYBIRDFind out the secret at TheDatingSecret.comSponsor:OMGYes.com is a website with findings from the largest ever research study into women’s pleasure. Visit OMGYes.com/DATESANDMATES for a special discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dufflyn Lammers, Relationship and Recovery Coach, outlines how to set healthy boundaries with your loved ones and dates so that you can have a happy and healthy holiday season. The Dating Dish headline is: Just FYI, Your Fourth Date Should Absolutely Be a Day Date. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches aren’t putting in the same effort I do. Should I confront them?Be sure to follow Dufflyn on Instagram @Dufflyn and check out her upcoming course Boundaries Are The New Black happening Saturday, December 17, 2022. You can also download her FREE guide, 8 Top Tips for Getting Through the Holidays with Boundaries, by visiting:https://www.relationshipinrecovery.com/f/8-top-tips-for-getting-through-the-holidaysSponsor:Spice up your me time with an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/DATESANDMATES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices