Damona Hoffman is the Host of the podcast Dates & Mates, the official Dating Coach for OkCupid, a Love Expert on The Drew Barrymore Show, an Advice Columnist and more. Damona joins us to discuss the way dating has changed overtime, how we give dating apps too much power, why having a phone call before a date can be a game changer, what exclusivity really ... Show More
Oct 8
Do I Actually Like Them… Or Do I Just Like That They Like Me?
Have you ever been so focused on whether someone likes you that you forgot to ask yourself if you even like them? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how easy it is to confuse validation, attention, and the excitement of being chosen with actually liking someone. We’ll talk a ... Show More
48m 38s
Oct 6
How to Keep Dating Fun When You're in a Relationship
Cohosts for Life is officially moving to Tuesdays! This week, we're catching up on life lately, pregnancy struggles, nursery prep, and Ilana's trip to North Carolina before diving into your listener questions. We're talking about how to keep the excitement alive in a relationship ... Show More
39m 1s
Oct 1
Stop “Shoulding” Yourself: How to Stop Comparing and Start Trusting Yourself
Are you constantly thinking you should be married by now, should be over your ex, should know how you feel after a few dates, or should be further along in your life Dr. Lucette Beall joins me to break down what all of this “shoulding” actually does to our brains and how it can i ... Show More
58m 21s
Feb 2024
Debunking Dating Myths with Damona Hoffman
Kayla is joined by celebrity dating coach and podcast host of Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, to break down the common myths people seem to hold as true surrounding modern dating and love. With a background in TV casting, Damona is able to read people and their behaviors with an a ... Show More
32m 2s
Jan 2024
F These Dating Myths w/ Damona Hoffman
Burnt out from dating? Do you feel like you’ll never meet “the one?” In today’s episode, celebrity dating coach Damona Hoffman dispels common dating myths and suggests new dating pillars. Plus, she tells us which dating rules to follow (and which to disregard), the #1 expectation ... Show More
53m 16s
Jul 2024
F*ck the Fairytale, Find What's Real with Damona Hoffman
Are the stories you're telling yourself hurting your love life? We are so excited to have dating coach and author Damona Hoffman tell us why we should say F*CK THE FAIRYTALE and find what's real. We talk about why romanticizing pop culture fantasies, chemistry, and soulmates coul ... Show More
1h 38m
May 2023
Appily Ever After? Online Dating with Damona Hoffman
Are you tired of constantly swiping left on Bumble? There seems to be a surplus of dating apps, but why is it still so difficult to connect with someone online? We hear all these online dating success stories, but why hasn’t it quite clicked for us yet? Luckily this week, we are ... Show More
47m 10s