Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

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...

Let’s be real: dating in today’s swipe-right world can feel like a game you didn’t sign up for. Between ghosting, mixed signals, and second-guessing your own needs, it’s easy to wonder: Am I doing this right? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeanne Michele — relationship specialist, psychologist, and author of The Infidelity Cure — to talk about what it really means to date and love...

ating fatigue is something almost every single one of us has felt at some point.  Maybe you've been dating for what feels like a century -- maybe you're exhausted by the dating apps (which can feel like "Human EBay"), endless small talk, or the emotional ups and downs of trying to find “your person"; if so this episode is for you! Bela Gandhi sits down with Smart Dating Academy coach Ilene Collins...

Dating doesn’t have to feel like the awkward lunchroom of middle school — and in this episode, we’re showing you exactly how to leave that behind. I’m joined by our very own Smart Dating Academy coach, Kathy Citera , who brings her trademark humor, wisdom, and lived experience to the table. Kathy knows firsthand what it’s like to re-enter the dating world — she candidly shares her journey from pos...

What if the love you’ve been waiting for isn’t about luck, but about alignment? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast , I’m joined by therapist Jaime Bronstein. With over 20 years of experience, Jaime has helped countless singles heal and grow! We break down why manifesting love is not about magical thinking—it’s about shifting your mindset, trusting your intuition, and clearing out...

What happens when you stop putting pressure on every date and start living like “Vacation You”? For Colleen, it changed everything. In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Sarihan, whose journey is a reminder that love can show up when you least expect it—and often in the most magical ways. Colleen first heard me speak at a women’s networking event (hosted by m...

Ready to finally understand the cosmic blueprint of your love life? In this episode of The Smart Dating Academy Podcast , Bela sits down with celebrity Vedic astrologer and relationship coach Carol Allen to reveal how ancient astrology meets modern relationship science—helping you find (and keep) the love you deserve.   Blending the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology with modern relationship resear...

Have you ever had that gut feeling about someone—but ignored it? Or maybe you felt a deep soul pull toward someone who later broke your heart? If so, this episode is for you. In this soulful and eye-opening conversation, Bela sits down with Nikki Novo , a bestselling author, proud Cuban-American, and master intuitive who’s known for helping people create purpose-driven lives by reconnecting with t...

I’m so excited to share this week’s powerful story, featuring a journey of resilience, radical self-growth, and finding remarkable love later in life. In this unforgettable episode, you’ll meet our client Shari—a vibrant, creative powerhouse who, after divorce and two breakups with the same man, rewrote her love story at 64. Yes, you read that right. Three chapters. One love. Two rounds with Smart...

We’ve all been there—betrayed, blindsided, or just broken open by love gone wrong. But what if your biggest heartbreak could lead you to your biggest breakthrough? In this rich, soul-stirring conversation, Bela sits down with Arielle Ford—bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and modern-day love alchemist—to talk about her first novel, The Love Thief. Part spiritual romance, part thriller, this s...