
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 Po... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 625 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSelf-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||

In this special masterclass finale, Damona leads you through Fairy Tale Therapy, a guided experience to help you identify the unconscious dating myths quietly running your dating life, define the relationship pillars that will hold up your real love ... more
In this Dear Damona episode, we tackle what to do when someone keeps canceling last minute before you've even had a first date, and how to tell the difference between giving someone a fair chance and letting them waste your time.
This week, a listen... more
In this Dear Damona episode, we discuss how to navigate multiple long-distance connections, when to book that first in-person meeting, and how to handle the money talk before you pack your bag. If you've matched with someone across the country (or th... more
In this special Valentine's Day episode, Damona hears insights from John Kim (The Angry Therapist), Vedic astrologer Carol Allen, Authors of Getting it Right This Time Orna & Matthew Walters, feminist dating coach Lily Womble, and Seth Hoffman (her h... more
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I am sad that this show is changing format, but for the first 600 episodes, it was an absolute delight. The Mona Hoffman is my go to podcast host her content her guests. I’m gonna miss a format.
Damona could use more empathy with inclusivity for all. Didn't appreciate her fat shaming comment in episode 478 regarding plus sizes and the Bachelor show. If she is going to platform inclusivity she should consider that includes everyone, not just who she picks and chooses. Because I know her to appreciate growth and feedback from listening to this pod, I hope she takes this in that spirit.
I absolutely adore this podcast. It’s fun and informational. If you’re navigating the modern world of dating, this is definitely worth a listen :)
Damona’s podcast is a masterclass is navigating modern relationships with clarity and intention. Her blend of wispy and actionable advice inspires real growth and meaningful connections.
What a refreshing book. I feel like it had this sense of practicality and just so much wisdom. I feel like Damona has such an open, loving, sensible approach to dating with a goal of finding real relationships that really resonates with me.
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Dates & Mates centers on modern dating and relationships with a practical, no-nonsense approach. Episodes span dating apps, ghosting, long-distance dating, boundaries, and the psychology behind love myths, often featuring guests like relationship coaches, astrologers, and authors who provide actionable strategies. The show blends interviews, listener questions, and host-led frameworks to help listeners clarify values, improve communication, and build healthier connections. A standout trait is the host's emphasis on accountability, self-trust, and a feminist, real-world lens on dating, which is reinforced by recurring guests and timely topics such as astrology-informed dating and dating-app realities. Potential sponsors and guests may apprec... more
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Recent guests on Dates & Mates include:
1. John Kim
2. Lily Womble
3. Seth Hoffman
4. Sabrina Zohar
5. Danny Santos
6. Laura Coates
7. Dr. Drew Pinsky
8. Dr. Orna Guralnik
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