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Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

By: Damona Hoffman - Dates and Mates Media
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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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  • Jillian On Love & Finding The One

    Jillian On Love & Finding The One
    Jun 25 2024
    Jillian Turecki, certified relationship coach and host of the Jillian On Love podcast, joins us for our Dates & Mates Season 11 finale! She and Damona explore why the fantasy of "The One" captivates us, and how this desire often masks a need for personal healing and growth. We are bringing back the Romance Rollback this week with: Surprising Facts About the Evolution of Dating Then our Dear Damona question this week is: My dates keep ditching me… for my brother! What can I do? Follow Jillian at @JillianTurecki and you can become of member of Jillian’s relationship school by visiting JillianTurecki.com/membership To read the Mental Floss piece on the Evolution of dating visit: mentalfloss.com/article/79140/10-fascinating-facts-about-evolution-dating-and-courtship Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) Dates & Mates is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. TIMESTAMPS (00:03:40) The romance rollback (00:11:28) Introduction of Jillian Turecki (00:14:52) The myth of the one (00:20:34) The concept of "the one" (00:23:50) Reasons for being single (00:30:04) Challenges in building trust (00:35:02) The evolving dating landscape (00:36:08) Missions in relationship coaching (00:40:16) Making Dating Safer for Women (00:42:07) The Responsibility of Men in Dating Safety (00:51:38) Impact of Attractiveness of Family Members on Dating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Feng Shui Love & Dating Burnout Breakthrough

    Feng Shui Love & Dating Burnout Breakthrough
    Jun 18 2024
    Inessa Freya, international feng shui master and spiritual psychologist, reveals how simple changes in your home can attract new romantic possibilities, improve your current relationships, and bring a sense of harmony and balance that radiates from the inside out. Plus, Damona shares why she credits Inessa for being a part of bringing Mr. Hoffman into her life! But first we have a surprising dating dish to serve up for you: Move over healthcare! Could dating apps be the new benefit? Then our Dear Damona question this week is: Dating Burnout is real!!! How do I remain positive when I am struggling to find my match? Follow Inessa on Instagram @Inessa_Freya and learn more about her work by visiting www.fengshuifromtheheart.com Read the Forbes piece: forbes.com/sites/soulaimagourani/2024/06/04/dating-services-as-a-future-company-perk/?sh=5df2e008459a Read the Independent piece: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/tokyo-launch-first-government-run-091413507.html Get convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. Dates & Mates is sponsored by Betterhelp. TIMESTAMPS TIMESTAMPS (00:00:15) The introduction to Feng Shui (00:02:24) Dating apps as employee benefits (00:06:20) Government-sponsored dating apps (00:08:59) Introduction to Inessa Freya (00:10:36) Understanding Feng Shui (00:12:39) Personal experiences with Feng Shui (00:18:01) Clearing up energy and finding love (00:19:52) Visualizing love and moving for love (00:24:32) Feng Shui principles and applying them (00:26:33) Decluttering and space clearing (00:33:13) Space Clearing with Intention (00:33:47) Impact of Objects on Energy (00:35:14) Moving and Arranging Items (00:35:55) Feng Shui Rules for Bed Placement (00:39:38) Ancient Aspects of Feng Shui (00:42:00) Maintaining a Positive Dating Mindset (00:47:35) Challenging Societal Narratives (00:48:42) Attracting Someone (00:49:52) Mindset and Clarity (00:50:50) The Five Dating Loops (00:51:57) Setting Intentions (00:53:03) Upcoming Season Finale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Main Character Energy & Moving Too Fast

    Main Character Energy & Moving Too Fast
    Jun 11 2024
    Lily Womble, host of the Date Brazen podcast, shares insights from her new book, “Thank You, More Please” so that you can navigate the dating world with eyes wide open and a little main character energy. Plus, she will share how to know when it's time for a dating detox. The Dating Dish story this week is based on new findings from Tinder: The Green Flags Study on Assumptions & Dating Then our Dear Damona question this week is: How fast is too fast when dating a new match? Follow Lily on Instagram @DateBrazen and be sure to grab a copy of her new book, “Thank You, More Please”. Read the Tinder study by visiting: tinderpressroom.com/The-Green-Flags-Study#assets_all Get convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. Dates & Mates is sponsored by Betterhelp. TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:38) Tinder's "Green Flag Study" on assumptions in dating (00:05:47) Challenges in modern dating (00:07:00) Creating positive dating experiences (00:14:57) Criticism of dating apps (00:17:24) The challenges of modern dating (00:18:36) Design of dating apps (00:19:01) Impact of dating apps on users (00:21:23) Dependency on dating apps (00:22:22) Main character energy in dating (00:25:57) The practice of dating skills (00:30:15) Challenging societal messaging (00:29:11) Bragging on a date (00:34:22) Brazen Bragging (00:38:08) Essence Based Preferences (00:42:18) Dating Detox: When and Why (00:48:28) Importance of Intentional Dating (00:49:21) Navigating Relationship Preparation (00:49:58) Lily Womble's new book, "Thank You More Please" (00:50:27) Listener Question: Relationship Pace (00:51:52) The Notion of "Slow Love" (00:53:06) Balancing New Love and Personal Life (00:55:21) Cherishing New Love (00:56:32) Invitation for Questions and Future Episode Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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