Do you ever feel trapped by outdated dating rules and wonder if there's a better way to attract more? The amazing Damona Hoffman joins Lily to dismantle the four big dating myths and introduces the four pillars of lasting love for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Damona helps to outline these myths and paves a clear path with actionable next steps, making the dating process easier and helping you find what you desire. Damona says, "You have more control over what happens in your life than what you allow yourself to believe. How deep are you willing to dig?"

Damona Hoffman is a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and The Washington Post. She was also featured in Season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Damona has created content and collaborated with most major dating apps, including Bumble and Match, and she was named the Official U.S. Dating Coach of OkCupid in 2021. Her podcast, Dates & Mates, was named Best Podcast of the Year by The Black Podcasting Awards. Damona's first book F the Fairy Tale, was released January 2, 2024.

We get into:

• Using dating apps with intention + why Damona says to take notifications off your dating apps and track what is going on in your dating life.
• The three C's when designing your profile: Color, Context, Character.
• The four BIG dating myths and how to ditch them! Including the preferences list myth, the chemistry myth, and the soulmate myth.

Links: F The Fairy Tale: Rewrite The Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story Damona's website The Dates and Mates podcast

Damona on Instagram @damonahoffman Damona's Date Tracker

Show notes: http://datebrazen.com/blog/shedding-dating-myths-with-damona-hoffman