Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman
100 Episodes
Speed Dating Do’s and Don’ts & Heartbreak Coach
Keishorne Scott, author and relationship & heartbreak coach, shares his strategies for healing after a breakup and setting boundaries. Plus, he’ll tell you which matches to avoid and which ones are safe to date. The Dating Dish this week is: Speed dating is making a comeback as Gen Z ditches dating apps. USA Today says, we shouldn't be surprised. The Dear Damona question is: What’s the etiquette for messaging a new match?
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TIMESTAMPS
Spring cleaning and new beginnings - Damona discusses the positive aspects of spring and new relationship beginnings.
Speed dating resurgence - Damona discusses the resurgence of speed dating and its comparison to dating apps.
Preparing for speed dating - Damona host provides advice on preparing for speed dating events and engaging in meaningful conversations.
Managing expectations in dating - Damona emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and having a positive mindset in dating.
00:16:15) Introduction to Keishorne Scott - Damona introduces Keishorne Scott, a relationship and heartbreak coach, and discusses his work.
Overcoming heartbreak - Keishorne shares his personal experience with heartbreak and the journey to self-love and healing.
Self Work and Understanding Love - Keishorne discusses the self-work needed before marriage and understanding love.
Masculine and Feminine Gender Roles - Keishorne and Damona debate traditional gender roles in relationships and personal expression.
Types of Men to Avoid - Keishorne explains the "mouse," "bird," "dog," and "lion" archetypes and why to avoid them.
Recognizing Relationship Red Flags - Keishorne and Damona discuss the importance of communication and addressing personal issues in relationships.
Knowing When to Move On - Keishorne shares insights on recognizing when a relationship has run its course and the importance of mental health.
Healing from Heartbreak - Keishorne discusses the individual nature of healing from heartbreak and the non-negotiable aspect of self-healing.
Dealing with heartbreak and self-love - Keishorne Scott advises taking time to focus on oneself after a breakup.
00:33:40 Overcoming heartbreak and reconnecting with oneself - Damona Hoffman discusses the process of healing and reestablishing one's identity.
00:35:03 The discomfort of healing - Keishorne and Damona explore the discomfort that comes with healing and the importance of seeking support.
00:36:42 Maintaining boundaries - Keishorne and Damona discuss the importance of setting and maintaining personal boundaries in relationships.
00:39:08 Parting words and gratitude - Keishorne expresses gratitude for the discussion and shares insight on the importance of boundaries for personal protection.
00:40:22 Advice for a listener's dating situation - Damona addresses a listener's concerns about texting frequency and dating intentions.
00:47:56 Upcoming episode preview and book promotion - Damona promotes an upcoming episode and a book deal for "F the Fairytale."
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