This week on Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman rewinds to one of her favorite conversations with love coach and viral content creator Shaun Galanos. Shaun is the host of The Love Drive podcast and has become a rising voice in game-free, radically honest dating advice—and this episode shows you exactly why.

In this raw and radically honest episode, Shaun and Damona go head-to-head on the dating games that hold us back, how to ask for what you want in bed, and what to do when someone won’t give you a straight answer. From emotional stonewalling to the pressure of dating app perfectionism, they unpack it all.

What you’ll learn:

Why radical honesty is the only dating strategy worth mastering

How to bring up uncomfortable topics without pushing people away

What stonewalling actually says—and how to respond to it

How to explore kink, sexual compatibility, and deeper intimacy with confidence

Why optimizing for the “perfect” person might leave you lonely

How to hold your power as a strong woman without dimming your light

This episode is part of our Rewind Series, where we revisit some of the most powerful and timeless conversations from the Dates & Mates vault.

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Listen to Sean on The Love Drive podcast and follow him @thelovedrive on Instagram and TikTok.

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