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Psychic Matchmaker Deborah Graham teaches singles to dial into their own psychic intuition. Plus, she shares her experiences as a psychic matchmaker, and her own story of being intuitively matched as well. Then, she gives a jaw-dropping live, on-air love reading. The Dating Dish this week is: Beware of Digital Body Language while you’re online dating. The Dear Damona questionis: What signs indicate that a person might be leaning towards commitment?

Follow her on Instagram @PsychicDeborahGraham and learn more about her work by visiting psychicdeborahgraham.com

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intuition in Dating - Discussion on the importance of intuition in dating and how it guides one's feelings and decisions.
00:02:32 Digital Body Language - Exploration of the impact of digital body language in online dating, including emojis, punctuation, and message length in the Dating Dish segment.
00:13:15 Psychic Matchmaker's Introduction - Introduction of Psychic Matchmaker Deborah Graham and her experience in psychic relationship expertise and matchmaking.
00:14:39 Realization of Psychic Gifts - Deborah shares her early realization of her psychic gifts and how it shaped her life's work.
00:16:05 Limitations of Using Psychic Gifts - Discussion on the limitations of using psychic abilities to guide one's own life and love life decisions.
00:16:18 Arranged Marriage - Deborah shares her experience of an arranged marriage arranged by her intuitive mother, leading to a successful 30-year marriage.
00:17:49 Psychic Abilities - Deborah discusses her heightened intuition, constant psychic experiences, and the impact on her life and relationships.
00:20:18 Beginning of Psychic Matchmaking - Deborah narrates the origin of her psychic matchmaking work, which began with setting up two widowed clients who later got married.
00:23:36 Mission and Intuition - Damona & Deborah discuss their missions to help others find love and the role of intuition in their work.
00:25:48 Reading Energy and Intuition - Deborah explains how direct eye contact and reading energy through the eyes can reveal a person's true intentions and connection.
00:27:49 Internal Compass and Muscle Testing - Damona & Deborah discuss developing an internal compass for decision-making and the concept of muscle testing to read energy and aura.
00:30:20 Silence and Energy Communication - The importance of silence as a form of communication and its connection to the third chakra and energy fields is explored.
00:30:48 Silence and Intuition - Damona & Deborah discuss using silence to read someone's energy and connect with intuition.
00:31:44 Psychic Reading for Producer Lindsey - Deborah gives Producer Lindsey a reading and provides insights on her love life.
00:33:27 Revelation about Past Relationship - Deborah reveals insights about Lindsey's past relationship and predicts her future love life.
00:38:33 Dating Rules and Intuition - Damona & Deborah discuss dating rules, intuition, and finding a life partner.
00:41:16 Avoiding Ghosting and Dating Process - Damona answers a listener's question about avoiding ghosting and navigating the early phase of dating in the Dear Damona segment.
00:45:01 Early Phase Dating - Discussion about evaluating potential partners in the early phase of dating and the challenges of modern dating.
00:46:06 Reframing Expectations - Encouragement to reframe feelings about dating experiences and not to expect every person to be "the one."
00:47:18 Enjoying the Process - Encouragement to enjoy the dating process and have faith in finding the right partner, despite potential disappointments.
00:48:13 Clarity and Guidance - Encouragement for listeners to send questions and seek guidance on dating and relationship challenges.
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Fan favorite guest Mark Groves is back! This time he’s joined by his wife Kylie McBeath, to discuss their amazing new book Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire. In this interview they get to the root of codependency and offer ways to heal trauma and date intentionally. The dating dish story is: The Downside of Are We Dating the Same Guy Facebook groups. In Dear Damona a listener asks: Why are there so many fake profiles and how can you avoid getting frustrated with them?

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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?

Follow Keishorne on Instagram @KeishorneScott and learn more about his work and books at KeishorneScott.com!

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:01:04) Spring cleaning and new beginnings - Damona discusses the positive aspects of spring and new relationship beginnings.
(00:02:37) Speed dating resurgence - Damona discusses the resurgence of speed dating and its comparison to dating apps.
(00:08:07) Preparing for speed dating - Damona host provides advice on preparing for speed dating events and engaging in meaningful conversations.
(00:12:55) 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.
(00:16:57) Overcoming heartbreak - Keishorne shares his personal experience with heartbreak and the journey to self-love and healing.
(00:18:01) Self Work and Understanding Love - Keishorne discusses the self-work needed before marriage and understanding love.
(00:20:00) Masculine and Feminine Gender Roles - Keishorne and Damona debate traditional gender roles in relationships and personal expression.
(00:21:18) Types of Men to Avoid - Keishorne explains the "mouse," "bird," "dog," and "lion" archetypes and why to avoid them.
(00:23:29) Recognizing Relationship Red Flags - Keishorne and Damona discuss the importance of communication and addressing personal issues in relationships.
(00:28:03) Knowing When to Move On - Keishorne shares insights on recognizing when a relationship has run its course and the importance of mental health.
(00:31:20) Healing from Heartbreak - Keishorne discusses the individual nature of healing from heartbreak and the non-negotiable aspect of self-healing.
(00:32:49) 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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In Damona’s anniversary episode, her daughter Addie shares what she’s learned about dating and relationships from her parents 17 years of marriage. Then, Addie takes over the Dear Damona segment with dating questions from the next generation of daters that are surprisingly relatable to people of all ages, like:


Is it okay to tell a friend that you think the person they are dating isn't a good fit?

What are the signs that someone is attracted to you?

How do you break up with someone kindly?

What’s more important, looks or compatibility?


And the Dating Dish of the week is “Lessons Learned: They Married, Divorced and Then Married Their Ex-Spouses Again”. Read the complete article from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/style/ex-spouse-divorced-remarried.html

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TIMECODES
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:09 F The Fairy Tale - Think of a Relationship Like a Table
00:03:18 Episode Preview - The Future of Dating, Insights on Dating & Relationships from Damona's Daughter, Addie.
00:04:26 Dating Dish - New York Times: Discussion on couples who married, divorced, and remarried each other.
00:05:40 Story of Leslie and Val navigating religious differences in their relationship.
00:08:11 Story of Jean and Ronnie marrying and divorcing multiple times, and their lessons learned about the importance of being a team in a relationship.
00:10:33 Final take away from the article emphasizes the importance of not overdoing intense emotional conversations in relationships.
00:11:33 Addie Introduction
00:12:35 Addie discusses the current state of dating from a teenager's perspective.
00:13:13 Addie's perspective on the challenges of finding and meeting potential partners outside of school.
00:14:42 Addie's insights on different stages of dating and where people in her class are meeting potential partners.
00:15:45 Addie shares her observations of Damona and Seth's relationship and the importance of humor in relationships.
00:17:45 Addie's thoughts on wanting marriage and kids in the future, and the freedom to design her own dating destiny.
00:20:34 Discussion on the appropriateness of commenting on a friend's relationship and the potential impact on the friendship.
00:23:50 Signs of attraction, including body language, changes in behavior, and the importance of face-to-face interaction.
00:28:50 The importance of honest communication and creating a safe space for sharing feelings during a breakup.
00:33:17 The value of connection, shared experiences, and shared values in deepening chemistry, and the impact of instant attraction in modern dating.
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Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, the hosts of the Dateable podcast, discuss the true meaning of dating intentionally and how some daters may need to reframe their approach. Our Dating Dish this week is: From swiping to sexting, here is what's really driving Americans in dating today. The Dear Damona question is: What are the signs that it’s time to take a break from dating?

Follow Yue and Julie on Instagram @DateablePodcast and be sure to check out Dateable wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!

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Dan Savage, author and host of The Savage Lovecast, joins Damona in a very special 500th episode to talk about dating trends and predictions for 2024. Then he and Damona take on a spicy Dear Damona & Dan segment with questions like: 

- My girlfriend wants to switch things up in the bedroom, but I’m feeling shy. Where do we start? 
- And, I don’t want a relationship, but I don’t want a one-night stand. What are my options?

Follow Dan on Instagram @DanSavage and check out The Savage Lovecast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!

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TIMESTAMPS
The 500th episode (00:00:00) Damona Hoffman reflects on the history of the podcast and celebrates the 500th episode with special guest Dan Savage.
Dating trends and predictions for 2024 (00:01:07) Dan Savage discusses 2024 dating trends and shares his newest dating term.
The impact of societal developments on dating (00:02:25) Damona reads a portion of her book, "F the Fairy Tale," discussing the impact of societal developments on dating and relationships.
The trend of ghosting and flaking (00:08:08) Damona and Dan discuss the increasing trend of ghosting and flaking in dating, and its potential reasons.
The influence of politics on dating (00:14:45) Damona and Dan analyze the growing influence of politics on dating and relationships, particularly in the context of an election year.
The growing political divide (00:16:07) Discussion on the increasing influence of politics on dating and relationships, particularly regarding women's rights and equality.
Polyamory trends and definitions (00:20:32) Exploring the trends and definitions of polyamorous relationships, including statistics and Dan Savage's personal experience.
Defining monogamy (00:29:39) Dan Savage's perspective on the definition of monogamy and how it can encompass a range of relationship dynamics, including acknowledging attraction to others.
Challenging traditional monogamous norms (00:32:17) Discussion on the flexibility of monogamous relationships and the importance of maintaining intimacy, security, and openness within a partnership.
Pegging and Tolley Amory (00:33:53) Dan Savage introduces the term "tolley amory" and discusses the concept of putting up with a partner's infidelity.
Advice on Dominance in Sex (00:37:47) Dan Savage provides tips on becoming more dominant in sexual relationships and discusses the psychological aspects of dominance.
Initiating Group Sex with Friends (00:47:29) A listener seeks advice on how to hint at the possibility of group sex with a couple they are friends with.
The friend zone and hanging out (00:50:08) Discussion about navigating the friend zone and hanging out with someone of interest.
Starting fresh after a long-term marriage (00:53:15) Advice for someone who wants to start dating after a 15-year marriage and is unsure about casual dating.
Exploring casual relationships and dating apps (00:54:41) Encouragement for exploring casual relationships, using dating apps, and finding the right platform for dating.
Getting out of the house and meeting new people (01:00:11) Encouragement to engage in activities outside the house to meet new people and potentially find romantic connections.
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