006. Swipe Smarter: Damona Hoffman’s Blueprint for Finding Love Online

In this insightful episode of Kissing Frogs, Damona Hoffman joins Dr. Molly to break down the myths of modern dating and offer a new approach to finding meaningful relationships. Drawing from her own path—once a frustrated dater, now a sought-after dating coach—Damona Hoffman shares how letting go of prescribed fairy tales and embracing who you truly are can transform your dating life. Topics Covered: Why relying on “chemistry” can derail your search for love The rules for mindful, intentional online dating Turning what makes you unique into your dating superpower How partnership supports personal growth, courage, and change Why relationship “work” should feel collaborative, not draining Celebrity Dating Coach Damona Hoffman has been coaching singles on how to find love online and offline for over 15 years. Damona is the Official Love Expert on The Drew Barrymore Show and a member of Drew’s Crew. Her first book F the Fairy Tale was published in January 2024 and became an instant Amazon #1 bestseller. She’s a regular on-air contributor to NPR and NBC’s Access Daily. Plus, her articles appear regularly in The LA Times and The Washington Post. Damona also starred in two A+E Networks’ TV shows: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Her weekly podcast Dates & Mates has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Bustle and tops the charts in the Relationships category on the major podcast platforms. Connect with Damona Instagram: @damonahoffman Website: www.damonahoffman.com Podcast on Apple: Dates & Mates Connect with Dr. Molly Instagram: @drmollyburrets @KissingFrogsPod Website: www.drmollyburrets.com Substack: @drmollyburrets

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Oprah and renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel on What We Really Want in a Relationship

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