Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

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  193: How to Be Your Authentic Self in Dating, Love & at Work with Claude Silver | Emotional Intelligence, Self-Worth, and Finding Real Connection 10.08.2026 53p

  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 relationship.If you’re dating after divorce, rebuilding confidence, or ready to find love again without settling, this episode is for you.Apply to work with our dating coaches: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  192: How Your Mind Shapes Your Love Life and It’s Bigger Than You Think with Bela Gandhi and Dr. Caroline Leaf 27.07.2026 42p

  How Your Mind Shapes Your Love Life and It’s Bigger Than You ThinkWhat 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 change how you see everything.You’ll learn how to break unhealthy cycles, build emotional availability, and date with clarity and confidence.👉 Apply to work with our dating coaches: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact🌐 https://www.smartdatingacademy.comDr. Caroline Leaf's website: https://drleaf.com/
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  191: Understanding Men and Finding Love Again: The Power of Curiosity in Dating | Bela Gandhi & Alison Armstrong 13.07.2026 1ó 2p

  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/contactWebsite:https://www.smartdatingacademy.comAlison's website: AlisonArmstrong.com
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  190: How Michelle Found Love in Australia through Instagram | Dating After Divorce Success Story 29.06.2026 52p

  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.In this episode:Dating after heartbreak and divorceFinding love in unexpected placesEmotional availability and mindset shiftsHigh-value dating advice for professionals👉 Apply to work with our dating coaches: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact🌐 https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  189: Dating After Divorce: How to Heal, Rebuild Confidence, and Find Love Again with Michelle Dempsey-Multack 15.06.2026 33p

  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, emotionally available relationships.If you want to find love again without repeating the past, this episode is for you.Apply to work with us: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  188: How to Find Emotionally Available Love After Heartbreak with Stephan Labossiere 01.06.2026 1ó 8p

  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 relationship If you’re ready to stop settling and start dating smarter, this one is for you.Apply to work with us:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  187: The New Rules of Dating and Negotiation: How to Get What You Deserve in Love and Relationships 18.05.2026 46p

  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 settling and start creating the relationship you truly deserve.👉 Apply to work with us:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact🌐 https://www.smartdatingacademy.comKristen's website: https://www.prinz-lawfirm.com/Pre-order Kristen's book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Negotiation-Shift-Matters/dp/1399832409/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SXXhMeK-iH4yKHrx_BoWxw.GzA2czqZss9itoPteaBJUF-CXW1VNg3gyaz0ttWipI0
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  186: What if dating success had less to do with luck… and more to do with negotiation? 04.05.2026 57p

  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 settling and start creating the relationship you truly deserve.👉 Apply to work with us:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact🌐 https://www.smartdatingacademy.comKristen's website: https://www.prinz-lawfirm.com/Pre-order Kristen's book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Negotiation-Shift-Matters/dp/1399832409/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SXXhMeK-iH4yKHrx_BoWxw.GzA2czqZss9itoPteaBJUF-CXW1VNg3gyaz0ttWipI0
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  185: Are you giving too much in dating and getting too little in return? 20.04.2026 49p

  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 the healthy, balanced relationship you deserve.👉 Apply to work with our dating coaches: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact🌐 https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  184: Ready to find love again without repeating old patterns? 06.04.2026 49p

  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 be an elevator personIf you are dating after divorce, heartbreak, or burnout, this episode will change how you approach love and healthy relationships forever.Apply to work with our dating coaches:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite:https://www.smartdatingacademy.comWebsite: https://realloveready.com/Real Love Ready on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realloveready/Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinducharmeofficial/Robin's book: https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBook
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  183: Dating Over 50: Why Your Best Relationship Might Still Be Ahead 16.03.2026 15p

  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 successfully navigate dating after 50, dating after divorce, and online dating in midlife.If you're wondering how to approach dating in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, this episode will help you date with confidence, clarity, and optimism.In this episode you’ll learn:• The biggest mistake people make when dating again after a long relationship• Why the midlife dating pool is stronger than most people think• How to stop repeating unhealthy relationship patterns• Why online dating feels overwhelming — and how to approach it differently• Why chemistry isn’t always the best indicator of compatibilityIf you’re ready to date smarter in midlife, Bela is also hosting a live workshop:Dating During Midlife and Over 50 Love Lab👉 Register here:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/lovelab-dating-during-midlifeLove does not have an expiration date — and your best relationship may still be ahead.
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  182: The Hidden Self-Worth Patterns Sabotaging Your Love Life | Dating After Divorce, Emotional Availability, and Finding Healthy Love with Dr. Amanda Hanson & Bela Gandhi 09.03.2026 44p

  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 conversation will help you shift from overgiving and burnout to confidence and alignment.You will learn how self-worth, inner child healing, and emotional awareness directly influence who you attract and how you build lasting relationships.👉 Apply to work with our dating coaches: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  181: Dating Anxiety Decoded: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Find Love Again with Bela Gandhi | Smart Dating Academy 23.02.2026 34p

  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 confident and grounded.You will learn:• Why dating anxiety happens• How to regulate your nervous system• How to stop avoiding and start building confidence• What emotional availability really looks like• How to create healthy relationships without settlingReady to work with a relationship coach?Apply here: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactVisit us: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  180: What does science really say about sex, monogamy, and lasting love? 09.02.2026 46p

  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 achieving women and men find love again without settling.This episode blends research, compassion, and real life dating wisdom you can actually use.Apply to work with our dating coaches:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite:https://www.smartdatingacademy.comPurchase Justin's book:https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Animal-Science-Fidelity-Live/dp/0316594032
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  179: Heal Your Past to Transform Your Love Life: Laura Day on Prism and Emotional Clarity 26.01.2026 1ó 12p

  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 transformation begins with understanding yourself.This episode is for anyone ready to stop repeating old patterns and start creating relationships with clarity and intention.👉 Apply to end frustration and loneliness -- learn our framework and get mentoring to find love:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactLaura's website: LauraDay.comLaura's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prism-Seven-Steps-Transform-Future/dp/1954118708Laura's IG: @lauradayintuit 
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  178: Love Will Come in an Unexpected Package 12.01.2026 50p

  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 without compromising your values If you want to find love again with confidence and clarity, this episode will stay with you.Apply to work with our dating coaches:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactWebsite:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  177: How Monica Broke Her Dating Patterns & Found Real Love (Using the Smart Dating Method) 29.12.2025 34p

  How Monica Broke Her Dating Patterns & Found Real LoveIn 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 joy.If you’ve ever wondered whether love is still possible for you, this episode is your reminder that it absolutely is.Apply to work with Bela and our coaching team:https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactLearn more: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com
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  176: Dating After Divorce: How Jeannette Found Confidence, Adventure, and Love Again with Smart Dating Academy 15.12.2025 49p

  dating after divorce, dating tips for professionals, find love again, relationship coach, healthy relationships, emotional availability, Smart Dating Academy, Bela Gandhi, starting over, dating confidence, love after 50, Lindsay Anderson
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  174: She Rented 12 Billboards to Find Love: Lisa Catalano’s Bold Leap That Went Viral 17.11.2025 44p

  dating coach, dating after divorce, find love again, dating tips for professionals, relationship coach, healthy relationships, emotional availability, Smart Dating Academy, Bela Gandhi, Lisa Catalano, billboard dating story, dating confidence, viral dating story, dating strategy
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  173: 🌟 How to Date Authentically and Build Real Love with Dr. Jeanne Michele 03.11.2025 34p

  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 authentically. Jeanne brings her signature blend of heart, wisdom, and straight talk to help us see dating not as a performance, but as a mirror — a reflection of who we are, what we want, and where we might be holding ourselves back.Together, we dive into: The difference between dating and relationshipping — and why both matter in building healthy love How to have Courageous Conversations that honor your needs without pushing love away The subtle ways we betray ourselves in relationships (and how to stop repeating old patterns) Why dating is one of the best mirrors for self-awareness — and how to use it for growth How to stay open-hearted in love while still protecting your truth and boundaries This conversation is an invitation to approach love with courage, compassion, and clarity. Whether you’re single, dating, or redefining what love means to you, Jeanne’s insights will help you stop settling, start honoring yourself, and finally create the kind of authentic connection you deserve.🎧 Tune in now and learn how to bring more authenticity and joy into your dating journey.  💌 And if you’re ready for personalized support to make dating feel fun, empowering, and successful, reach out to us at Smart Dating Academy. Our expert coaches can help you build the confidence, clarity, and strategy you need to find the love you deserve.  Ready to redefine your dating life or need guidance on your journey to love? Visit Smart Dating Academy to learn more about our transformative programs.For more free tips and up to date information, click here to register for the Smart Dating Academy free newsletter!   https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactFollow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/