Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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Breakup Recovery & Where to Meet Jan 23, 2024

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Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, marriage and family therapist, joins Damona for National Breakup Month to normalize the stages of a breakup and help you overcome heartbreak. In an exciting twist, she’s brought her own Dear Damona questions! The Dating Dish this week is: Dating News Reveals New Study For the Best Places to Meet New People.

Follow Dr. Lisa on Instagram @DrLisaMarieBobby and check out her Breakup Recovery Program by visiting growingself.com/divorce-counseling-breakup-recovery/

The Dating Accelerator Program is back! Break free from the 5 dating loops and to finally find the relationship you imagine for yourself through this self-paced online program. For a limited time, add on one-on-one coaching too at DamonaHoffman.com/course

Read the DatingNews.com article for yourself by visiting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oU9_Ihv_J_fmA6Xw4gyLCxjc9FeGgqgM3ruuBoTKElw/edit#heading=h.9k0gcldkjk0g

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Love On LinkedIn & New Year, New You Jan 16, 2024

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F the Fairy Tale is an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.

In this episode, Rainie Howard, speaker and bestselling author, outlines the steps to creating change and points out the signs that you may be in need of a shift yourself. The Dating Dish this week is: The hottest new dating site is here… And you know it as LinkedIn! And the Dear Damona question is: How do you know when you’ve been ghosted and what do you do about it?!

Be sure to follow Rainie on Instagram @RainieHoward and check out The Rainie Howard Show wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!

Read the Business Insider article, “The hottest new dating site: LinkedIn”, by visiting: businessinsider.com/linkedin-is-a-dating-app-remote-work-online-romance-2024-1

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2024 Dating Astrology & Instant Exclusivity Jan 09, 2024

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F the Fairy Tale is out now! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.

Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship coach, shares her annual astrological forecast in life and love! The Dating Dish headline this week is: Does Your Dating Life Need Decluttering? And the Dear Damona question is: My match wants to be exclusive immediately. 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/MyCalendar

Start tracking your dating progress with Damona’s Date Tracker by visiting DamonaHoffman.com/DateTracker

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Read the New York Times article for yourself by visiting nytimes.com/2024/01/03/well/live/love-dating-romance.html

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Master Class: The 4 Dating Myths & 4 Pillars Jan 02, 2024

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F the Fairy Tale is out today! Get your copy at FtheFairyTaleBook.com or from your favorite bookseller today in hardcover, audiobook, or ebook format.

In this episode, Damona is kicking off the new year with a Master Class in celebration of the release of her new book “F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story”. She’s breaking down the 4 dating myths and outlining their fix in the 4 pillars of long term compatibility and ending the episode with her hottest tip for dating in 2024!

Follow Damona @DamonaHoffman on IG, FB, and TikTok and submit your dating or relationship questions now for the next Dear Damona segment.

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Minisode: A Dates & Mates Love Story Dec 26, 2023

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Robin, a long-time listener, shares her journey in love and her 180 transformation from when she began listening to the show, and gives inspiration for writing your incredible love story for 2024.

Last Call for the Pre-order Giveaway!! F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story, Damona’s new book, will be released on 1/2/24.

Pre-order F the Fairy Tale now and enter to win 2 tickets to see The Drew Barrymore Show, a $500 wardrobe from Democracy Clothing, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of New Leaf Literary, or an OkCupid Premium membership at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway

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Decoding Gen Z & Financial Secrets Dec 19, 2023

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Pre-order F the Fairy Tale from your favorite bookseller and enter to win 2 tickets to see The Drew Barrymore Show live and in person in NYC along with a $500 wardrobe makeover from Democracy clothing, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of New Leaf Literary, or an OkCupid Premium membership at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway

Paul Keable, the chief strategy officer for Ashley Madison, breaks down the company's recently published study, “Decoding Gen Z: A global report on non-monogamy, sex, and the desire for discretion”. The Dating Dish is: What secrets are people keeping in their relationships? WalletHub announces the Financial Secrets Survey. The Dear Damona question is: How do I move on completely from my ex?

Read the WalletHub survey on Financial Secrets by visiting https://wallethub.com/blog/financial-secrets-survey/131537

Check out the Ashley Madison study on decoding Gen Z by visiting AshleyMadison.com/insights

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Dear Damona: Much Younger Match & Saying I Love You Dec 12, 2023

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Damona’s new book F the Fairy Tale is available for pre-order NOW!

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to get dating with confidence for the new year ahead Questions include: How do I know when to say I love you to my partner? How do I deal with matches that do not carry their side of the conversation? How do I tell if my much younger match is a good fit long term? How do I remain optimistic when finding my person seems to be taking longer than expected?

Pre-order your copy of “F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story” now and enter the giveaway for a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to The Drew Barrymore Show, a $500 travel voucher from New Leaf Literary, a $500 shopping spree from Democracy Clothing, or OkCupid Premium membership! Check out the rules and deets at DamonaHoffman.com/giveaway

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Good Jealousy & Dating App Etiquette Dec 05, 2023

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Join Damona and top dating experts on Thursday for the F the Fairy Tale Forum - Register free at DamonaHoffman.com/Forum

Dr. Tara, award-winning sex researcher and host of the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast,, shares her secrets to improved conflict resolution and empathetic listening. Plus she reveals whether jealousy is truly bad in a relationship. The Dating Dish is: Introducing the official current dating app etiquette!! The Dear Damona question is: How do I get my boyfriend to be honest with me?

Dr. Tara gives amazing love and sex advice on Instagram @Luvbites.co and her podcast, Luv Bites by Dr. Tara.

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Animal Attraction & Love Abroad Nov 28, 2023

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Dr. Wednesday Martin, writer and social researcher, explains the ways our animal brains are adapting with technology and how to find connection in the new dating landscape. The Dating Dish returns: Bumble’s 2024 Dating Forecast Findings are here! The Dear Damona question is: Can you be a committed dater when you are an adventure seeker dreaming about starting a new life abroad?

Follow Dr. Wednesday Martin on Instagram @WednesdayMartinPHD and grab a copy of her book, “Untrue: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Infidelity Is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free”.

Damona’s new book “F the Fairy Tale” is available for preorder NOW. Just go to FtheFairyTaleBook.com

And, join Damona and some of her favorite love experts on December 7th for a one-night only LIVE stream event! Sign up at DamonaHoffman.com/forum

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Measuring Matches & Return to Singlehood Nov 21, 2023

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Jillian Romero Chaves, founder of the Clara For Daters app, shows us how to make informed choices and nurture healthy relationships by mindfully tracking our dating experiences. Then in Dear Damona a listener asks, I haven’t dated in 7 years and the idea of putting myself out there is doubt and anxiety producing. Is there hope for me?

Learn more about Jillian’s work and the Clara app by following the Clara Instagram @ClaraForDaters and check out the Clara For Daters app!

BLACK FRIDAY: Damona’s new book “F the Fairy Tale” is available for preorder now at a special Black Friday price at FtheFairyTaleBook.com (thru 11/28)

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