Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Lifestyle design coach and board certified behavior analyst, Gianna Biscontini, shares how vulnerability can lead to emotional depth and better opportunities for connection in love. The headline is: Scientifically speaking, what does it actually mean to click with someone on a date? The Dear Damona question is: What does it mean if he’s asking me questions about intimacy before we’ve even met? Pre-order Gianna’s book: giannabiscontini.com/book Get your free Profile Starter Kit at DamonaHoffman...

Relationship teacher and host of The Relationship School podcast, Jayson Gaddis, is here to share his methods for navigating conflict in dating and relationships. The headline is: Will those viral ‘36 questions’ actually lead to love? The Dear Damona question is: After an incredible first date, my match left for a two week business trip. How do I know if he is still interested?   To read The Conversation piece on those viral ‘36 questions’ visit: theconversation...

Hosts of the Good Moms, Bad Choices podcast, Erica and Milah share their experiences navigating dating as single parents. The headline is: Are you being sexually rejected? Or is it all in your head? The Dear Damona question is: My matches seem to expect quicker response times. Is it a me or a them problem? To read the article by Mel Magazine visit: melmagazine.com/en-us/story/romantic-sexual-rejection-long-term-relationships-study Check out the Good Moms, Bad Choices podcast: goodmomsbadchoices...

Love coach and host of The Love Drive podcast, Shaun Galanos, is here to talk about intimacy in all its forms. The headline is: Are you bringing your friends on dates? You’re not alone. The Dear Damona Question is: I changed my profile to list my sexual orientation as ‘bisexual’ and it’s causing a stir in my dating life. What should I do? To read the article by Mirror Magazine visit: mirror.co...

Fan favorite, Dr. James Simmons of AskTheNP is back to bring us into Pride Month and share the latest health and wellness news for pandemic dating season. Dr. James is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has been a frontline healthcare provider during the Covid-19 pandemic and a regular contributor for KTLA news. Plus, he’s an on air personality for Channel Q, an LGBTQ lifestyle network...

Licensed therapists, authors and podcast hosts John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) and his partner Vanessa Bennett talk about breaking relationship cycles, manifesting the relationship you want and their forthcoming book: “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. The headline is: Has attachment theory gone too far? The Dear Damona question is: I’m feeling hesitant after meeting my match. How do I know if I am being judgemental or if my concern is valid? To check out the Refinery 29 article visit: refinery29...

Animal behavior specialist and show consultant for the Discovery+ show, Love In The Jungle, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin, schools us on love lessons from the animal kingdom...

Autism and Dating Expert in Netflix’s internationally-celebrated series, “Love on the Spectrum U.S.”, Jennifer Cook, sheds light on the not so obvious social rules of dating. She also talks about what it’s like dating with autism or dating someone who is on the spectrum. The headline is: The rise of singles parties – is this the new way to find love? And this week’s Dear Damona question is: I ended an abusive relationship 2 years ago...

Summer is heating up and so are first dates! Damona is here for you with a Master Class on First Dates. This is the first episode of the “Summer Encore Series” where we are reaching into the vault to share special content that no longer available to the public. This episode covers the nuances of first dates from the challenges of video chatting before that first meeting, to 7 clever date ideas, and so much more! Download the free Profile Starter Kit at datesandmates.lpages...

Do you need a relationship check in? Married At First Sight expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, outlines key topics to cover in that crucial conversation. In the second episode of Damona’s “Summer Encore Series” the Dear Damona questions are: Is my boyfriend a mama’s boy? And, my husband cheats on me. Can he change? Follow Dr. Pepper on Instagram @Dr_Pepper_Schwartz Learn more by visiting her website PepperSchwartz.com Prioritize yourself with 10% off your first month at BetterHelp...