Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman – Details, episodes & analysis

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Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Dates and Mates Media

Society & Culture

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 627

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.

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https://www.textnow.com/goyn/
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http://damonahoffman.com/contact
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https://datesandmates.lpages.co/profile-starter-kit-opt-in/
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https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman
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https://www.instagram.com/dearfranny
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Master Class: Escape the Tech Trap

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 16:07

In this special minisode, Damona breaks down the "tech trap" and why the tools that were supposed to connect us (dating apps, social media, and now AI) are quietly training us to stop trusting our own judgment.

After a summer away from the weekly show, she's back with a wake-up call: the babysitter has left the building, and it's on us to manage our own relationship with technology. This minisode includes an overview of what social scientists are calling “algorithmic entrapment” and 3 simple questions that can help you escape the cycle.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Why the "texting trap" Damona coined a decade ago has grown into something much bigger
What a recent multibillion dollar settlement against Meta reveals about how these platforms are built
The one word Damona wants us to bring into our relationship with tech instead of fear
Why having access to dating apps and social media means nothing without personal accountability
The danger of asking AI to tell you what your partner "really meant" or what you should do next
Damona's three questions to ask yourself before you swipe, scroll, or respond
What's next for the show and how you can help shape it

Resources & Links:

Take the two-minute survey at damonahoffman.com/survey and let us know how Damona can continue to support you!

Now taking calls and questions for the Dear Damona social media series: 424-246-6255. Follow @DamonaHoffman on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook and submit questions via DM or voice memo anytime.

Interested in booking Damona to speak to your group or company? Find out more at DamonaHoffman.com/speaking

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