Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman podcast

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

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.

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.

 

#100

DMs from Younger Men & Fairy Tale Reset

You've been married for 29 years. You're newly separated at 52. Your inbox is suddenly ful... more

09 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:39

09 Dec 2025


#99

Paradox of Choice & The Endless Swipe

How can you have 50+ matches and still no dates? Every conversation either fizzles out or ... more

02 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:24

02 Dec 2025


#98

Family Secret & Holiday Pressure

Ever notice how the holidays have a way of forcing conversations you've been avoiding? Whe... more

25 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:55

25 Nov 2025


#97

Dating Safety & Trust but Verify

He says he wants to take things slow and get to know you organically. But when direct ques... more

18 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:15

18 Nov 2025


#96

Relationship Anarchy & Clarifying Codependence

Your best friend used to be your first call. Now you have to schedule weeks in advance jus... more

11 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:28

11 Nov 2025


#95

Touchy Subject & Three Dates In

 Uncommon Goods makes holiday shopping stress-free and joyful with thousands of one-of-a-k... more

04 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:58

04 Nov 2025


#94

Financial Foibles & Man With a Plan

Ever meet someone who feels right on every emotional level, but the finance math ain’t mat... more

28 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:11

28 Oct 2025


#93

T.M.I. & Boundary Building

Ever feel stuck managing someone else's emotional chaos when you're just trying to get thr... more

21 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:47

21 Oct 2025


#92

Feed Drop: CNN's Laura Coates on The Second Opinion

We are sharing a special episode this week, from Dr. Sharon Malone's new podcast, The Seco... more

17 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:28

17 Oct 2025


#91

Text Me Maybe & Two-Person Problem

Ever feel like you're speaking different languages with your partner, literally? When one ... more

14 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:12

14 Oct 2025


#90

The Best Friend Fantasy & Safest Situation

Help Dates & Mates win a Signal Award! Vote by October 9th at damonahoffman.com/award Lovi... more

07 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:48

07 Oct 2025


#89

The Efficiency Trap & The Loneliness Gap

Do you believe that Love Wins? Dates & Mates is a finalist for our first-ever Signal Award... more

30 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:49

30 Sep 2025


#88

Good on Paper & Sixth Sense of Humor

What happens if you get to the third date and it still feels awkward? Grin and bear it? Or... more

23 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:49

23 Sep 2025


#87

The 12 Date Rule & Matchmaker Maria

This week, Damona is joined by her longtime friend, TV and TikTok superstarMatchmaker Mari... more

16 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:25

16 Sep 2025


#86

I Miss You Taboo & The Bro Barrier

We often talk about romance, but this week, we’re taking a closer look at the quiet epidem... more

09 Sep 2025

26 MINS

26:27

09 Sep 2025


#85

The Big Confession & Texting Gremlins

We’ve all had that one date…the one that felt like lightning. Everything clicks, and befor... more

02 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:53

02 Sep 2025


#84

Love After Loss & The Vulnerability Gap

Grief changes us, and sometimes, it’s also what brings us together. This week, a listener ... more

26 Aug 2025

22 MINS

22:25

26 Aug 2025


#83

The Friendship Drift & Support Squads

Friendships can be some of our most important relationships, but they don’t always stay th... more

19 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:18

19 Aug 2025


#82

Boundaries, Moms, & The Post-Date Spiral

A long-time listener sent in a heartfelt question: “My Mom constantly has opinions about w... more

12 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:53

12 Aug 2025


#81

Feminine Energy Fatigue & The Myth of Being Chosen

A longtime listener sent in a question that speaks to something many women have wondered: ... more

05 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:54

05 Aug 2025