Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

What makes love last? I sit down with Zach Brittle, certified Gottman therapist and host of Marriage Therapy Radio, to talk about the relationship habits that help couples thrive. We discuss self-awareness, emotional availability, commitment, and why you can't fix someone who isn't ready to change. Plus, learn how to recognize unhealthy patterns, date with intention, and build a relationship roote...

What if you stopped trying to give everyone a chance and started getting better at recognizing who is actually right for you? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jennie Young, creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method, to talk about dating apps, red flags, compatibility, boundaries, and finding healthy love. After returning to dating around age 50, Jennie be...

What if the biggest relationship you need to repair is the one you have with yourself? On this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, Bela Gandhi sits down with relationship coach Trevor Hanson to unpack anxious attachment, fear of abandonment, self-abandonment, trust issues, and what it really takes to create secure, healthy relationships. Trevor shares his personal journey from working at...

What if the biggest obstacle to finding love isn't your dating app, your age, or your relationship history, but your nervous system? In this fascinating conversation, Bela Gandhi sits down with nervous system educator and physiotherapist Jessica Maguire to uncover how your body's stress response influences attraction, dating anxiety, emotional availability, and relationship success. If you've ever...

You know what to do in dating. So why is it still so hard to do it? In this powerful conversation, Bela Gandhi sits down with nervous system coach Masha Kay to explore why so many successful people stay stuck in familiar dating patterns, even when they know better. If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners, struggle with dating anxiety, or can't seem to find...

Chemistry feels exciting. Compatibility creates lasting love. Have you ever met someone who gave you instant butterflies, only to discover later that the relationship left you anxious, exhausted, or questioning yourself? In this episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with bestselling author and relationship coach Sabrina Bendory to explore why so many smart, successful people mistake chemistry for compati...

What if the secret to finding love isn’t becoming more impressive, but becoming more you? In this episode, I sit down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerX, to talk about authenticity, emotional intelligence, and self-worth in dating. We explore how the way you show up at work mirrors how you show up in love, and why being your real self is the key to finding a healthy, lasting relati...

How Your Mind Shapes Your Love Life and It’s Bigger Than You Think What if your dating struggles aren’t about timing or luck but your thoughts? In this eye-opening episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf to reveal how your mind is driving your relationship patterns. If you’re dating after divorce, feeling stuck, or ready to find love again, this conversation will chang...

What if the key to better dating was simple curiosity? In this episode, Bela Gandhi talks with Alison Armstrong about understanding men, improving communication, and finding love again without frustration. If you are dating after divorce or feeling stuck, this conversation will change how you approach relationships. Apply to work with us: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Website: https:/...

Michelle is a therapist who helped others heal from toxic relationships, but wasn’t sure love was possible for herself. In this episode, she shares how she found love overseas on Instagram and what finally shifted her mindset from doubt to belief. If you’re navigating dating after divorce, struggling with emotional availability, or wondering if love will happen for you, this story will inspire you...

Dating after divorce can feel overwhelming but it can also be your greatest opportunity for growth and real love. In this episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with divorce and co-parenting expert Michelle Dempsey-Multack to talk about how to heal, rebuild confidence, and date with intention. You’ll learn how to know if you’re ready, how to avoid common dating mistakes, and how to create healthy, emotion...

If you keep attracting the wrong people, this episode will change everything. Bela Gandhi sits down with Stephan Labossiere of Stephan Speaks to talk about emotional availability, healing patterns, and how to finally find healthy love after heartbreak or divorce. You’ll learn: Why you repeat relationship patterns How to spot emotionally unavailable partners What it really takes to build a healthy...

What if dating success had less to do with luck… and more to do with negotiation? In this episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with negotiation expert Kristen Prinz to reveal how understanding your needs, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself can transform your love life. Whether you're dating after divorce, feeling stuck, or ready to find love again, this conversation will help you stop settl...

What if dating success had less to do with luck… and more to do with negotiation? In this episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with negotiation expert Kristen Prinz to reveal how understanding your needs, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself can transform your love life. Whether you're dating after divorce, feeling stuck, or ready to find love again, this conversation will help you stop settl...

In this eye-opening episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with relationship expert Terri Cole to talk about boundaries, self-worth, and why high-achievers often struggle to find love. If you are dating after divorce, feeling burned out, or wondering why you keep attracting the wrong people, this episode will shift everything. You will learn how to stop overgiving, raise your standards, and finally create...

In this heartfelt episode, Bela Gandhi sits down with relationship expert Robin Ducharme to talk about forgiveness, emotional availability, and how to break free from toxic relationship cycles. You will learn: • How to heal after unhealthy relationships • Why forgiveness unlocks emotional freedom • The power of saying “I’m sorry” in love • How to stop over-functioning in dating • What it means to...

Dating after 50 can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve been out of the dating world for years. Maybe you're divorced. Maybe you're widowed. Maybe dating apps feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: some of the healthiest and happiest relationships actually begin in midlife. In this episode, Smart Dating Academy founder Bela Gandhi shares the mindset shifts and strategies that help singles s...

Are hidden self-worth patterns quietly sabotaging your love life? In this powerful episode, Bela Gandhi and Dr. Amanda Hanson explore how childhood conditioning, emotional availability, and nervous system patterns impact dating, relationships, and finding healthy love. If you are dating after divorce, feeling stuck in unhealthy attraction cycles, or ready to find love again without settling, this...

Feeling anxious about dating? You are not alone. In this episode of The Smart Dating Academy Podcast, Bela Gandhi sits down with therapist Kevin Mimms to unpack dating anxiety, emotional availability, and how to calm your nervous system so you can find love again. If you are dating after divorce, newly single, or simply exhausted by modern dating, this episode gives you practical tools to feel con...

In this episode, Bela Gandhi is joined by Dr. Justin Garcia, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute and author of The Intimate Animal , for a fascinating conversation on modern dating, emotional availability, and healthy relationships. They explore why humans crave both intimacy and novelty, how sex influences connection, why dating apps feel overwhelming, and what actually helps high achievin...

Healing your past changes how you show up in love. In this episode, Bela Gandhi talks with Laura Day , NYT bestselling author of Prism and celebrity 'intuitive': Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform Your Future , about emotional patterns, intuition, and why awareness is the key to healthier relationships. They explore how unresolved experiences shape dating choices and how real transformati...

What if love does not look the way you imagined, but feels better than you ever expected? In this Smart Dating Academy Podcast episode, Bela Gandhi shares Elayne’s inspiring journey from dating confusion to a healthy, committed relationship. This conversation explores: Dating tips for professionals Emotional availability in real relationships Why unexpected love is not settling How to find love wi...

How Monica Broke Her Dating Patterns & Found Real Love In this inspiring episode, Bela talks with Smart Dating Academy client Monica Campbell , who shares how she moved from dating the wrong people to attracting a healthy, emotionally available partner. You’ll hear the shifts that changed everything, from breaking old patterns to using the Dating Funnel to date with clarity, confidence, and jo...

Dating again after a long marriage can feel overwhelming. In this inspiring conversation, Bela talks with Jeannette, a Smart Dating Academy client who rebuilt her life after divorce. She shares how she healed, learned confidence, and by working with SDA, found a healthy relationship later in life. If you want hope and practical wisdom about dating after divorce, this episode is for you. 👉 Work wi...

What happens when you’ve tried everything to find love and decide to go big ? In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Bela Gandhi talks with Lisa Catalano , the woman who rented 12 billboards in San Francisco to find her husband. They explore what inspired her to take such a bold step, how the world reacted, and what she has already learned about confidence, courage, and connection! ✨ Whether...