How to Have Your Best Dating Experience Ever with Damona Hoffman

Over the past few years, dating has gotten a bad reputation. But whether we love it, or hate it, relationships are a big part of life, and dating is how we get there, so let’s reclaim it and make our experiences positive.Today, we’re welcoming back celebrity dating coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, for an in-depth conversation on how to rewrite your narrative around finding love.We also talk about…How to overcome dating burnoutDiscovering your pillars for long term compatibilityStrategies for having a more positive experience using dating appsWhat it means to date with clarityHow to never get stuck in another situationship againKey ways to embrace being singleResourcesFollow Damona on Instagram @damonahoffmanListen to Damona’s podcast, ‘Dates and Mates’Get a copy of Damona’s new book: F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love StoryHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Sponsors:Elastique Athletics | Elastique is self-care you can wear offering activewear sets with world-class compression and lymphatic massage. Use code BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF your first order.[Heineken 0.0](https://shop.heineken.com/link/17019825786838b8dc626/abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128?) | An alcohol-free option to the original Heineken you love. Must be 21+ to purchase.eHarmony | Get started with their compatibility quiz for FREE, so you can find someone you can be yourself with.Bite Toothpaste | Looking to get rid of plastic in your self-care routine? Try Bite. Bite is offering 20% OFF your first order. Go to trybite.com/BALANCEDLES or use code BALANCEDLES at checkout to claim this deal.Cora | Cora tampons, pads, and liners are made from 100% organic cotton. Go to cora.com/BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF all products!NUULY | Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is a great value at $98 for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $20 off your first month when you sign up visit Nuuly.com and use the code BALANCEDLES20.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Over the past few years, dating has gotten a bad reputation. But whether we love it, or hate it, relationships are a big part of life, and dating is how we get there, so let’s reclaim it and make our experiences positive. Today, we’re welcoming back celebrity dating coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, for an in-depth conversation on how to rewrite your narrative around finding love. We also talk about…How to overcome dating burnoutDiscovering your pillars for long term compatibilityStrategies for having a more positive experience using dating appsWhat it means to date with clarityHow to never get stuck in another situationship againKey ways to embrace being singleResourcesFollow Damona on Instagram @damonahoffmanListen to Damona’s podcast, ‘Dates and Mates’Get a copy of Damona’s new book: F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love StoryHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here. Sponsors:Elastique Athletics | Elastique is self-care you can wear offering activewear sets with world-class compression and lymphatic massage. Use code BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF your first order.[Heineken 0.0](https://shop.heineken.com/link/17019825786838b8dc626/abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128?) | An alcohol-free option to the original Heineken you love. Must be 21+ to purchase.eHarmony | Get started with their compatibility quiz for FREE, so you can find someone you can be yourself with.Bite Toothpaste | Looking to get rid of plastic in your self-care routine? Try Bite. Bite is offering 20% OFF your first order. Go to trybite.com/BALANCEDLES or use code BALANCEDLES at checkout to claim this deal.Cora | Cora tampons, pads, and liners are made from 100% organic cotton. Go to cora.com/BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF all products!NUULY | Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is a great value at $98 for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $20 off your first month when you sign up visit Nuuly.com and use the code BALANCEDLES20. Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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