SWR Minisode: F the Fairy Tale! with Author Damona Hoffman

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we welcome back beloved guest, Damona Hoffman, to talk about her new book 'F the Fairytale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story'. Damona, a seasoned dating and relationship coach based in Los Angeles, opens up about her transition from a dating profile writer to a love expert featured on the Drew Barrymore show and other prominent platforms. The episode takes a deep dive into redefining love beyond societal and media-imposed narratives, the importance of being realistic in dating, and finding joy and magic in relationships. Damona discusses the evolution of dating norms, especially post-pandemic, and how individuals can navigate love and relationships in the digital age. She emphasizes the significance of personal discovery, emotional management, and the potential of each person to create their own love story, encapsulating her experiences and insights from a 20-year career in fostering connections. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest 01:00 Revisiting Past Conversations and Updates 01:42 Introducing Damona Hoffman and Her Work 03:16 Discussing Awards and Recognitions 04:14 Breaking Down the Book Title and Its Inspiration 04:31 Understanding the Concept of 'F the Fairytale' 06:59 Exploring Common Dating Myths 09:30 The Importance of Mindset in Dating 10:04 The Role of Choice in Relationships 10:47 Personal Stories and Reflections on Relationships 13:20 The Science Behind Love and Relationships 15:49 The Impact of Social Media and Dating Apps 23:12 The Reality of Long-Term Relationships 36:46 Exploring Non-Monogamy and Relationship Choices 39:07 Exploring Infidelity Statistics 40:26 The Importance of Trust in Relationships 40:55 The Rise of Non-Monogamy 41:51 The Importance of Honesty and Communication 42:09 Understanding the Relationship Escalator 43:49 The Impact of the Pandemic on Relationships 46:44 The Importance of Adaptation in Relationships 47:33 The Reality of Breakups 01:03:59 The Future of Dating and Love Find all of the books mentioned in episode at both our Amazon and Bookshop Storefronts- https://amzn.to/3Qrno9Y https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to [email protected] or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://shewellread.com/podcast/ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shewellread Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6-RqriJLTi6G0Munzr1ig More links including discount codes: https://msha.ke/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices