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Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

The Smart Dating Academy Podcast
Dating
Smart Dating Academy
Toxic Relationships
Divorce
Personal Growth
Emotional Abuse
Mental Health
Love Relationships
Breakups
Intuition
Healing
Relationships
Online Dating
Personal Boundaries
Self-Esteem
Independence
Communication Skills
Relationship Coaching
Emotional Healing
Coaching

Smart Dating Academy helps busy, successful professionals to jump start their dating lives. We have a results-oriented, fun 8 step process - which transforms you into a better dater - helping you find "the one". This podcast is meant to help you put more love in to your life, and more life in to your love

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Latest Episodes

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 relatio... more

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 f... more

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 f... more

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 explo... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Amanda Hanson
Clinical psychologist and midlife muse
Midlife Muse
Episode: 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
Kevin Mimms
Dating anxiety expert who has been counseling singles since 2016
Episode: 181: Dating Anxiety Decoded: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Find Love Again with Bela Gandhi | Smart Dating Academy
Dr. Justin Garcia
Executive director of the Kinsey Institute and author of 'The Intimate Animal'
Kinsey Institute
Episode: 180: What does science really say about sex, monogamy, and lasting love?
Laura Day
New York Times bestselling author and intuitive
Episode: 179: Heal Your Past to Transform Your Love Life: Laura Day on Prism and Emotional Clarity
Elayne Wesley
Client and guest sharing her dating journey
Episode: 178: Love Will Come in an Unexpected Package
Jeannette Levitt
A former client and now friend who shares her journey of dating after divorce.
Episode: 176: Dating After Divorce: How Jeannette Found Confidence, Adventure, and Love Again with Smart Dating Academy
Dr. Missi Nadeau
A healthcare professional sharing her journey of dating and self-rediscovery post-divorce.
Episode: 175: Reinvention After Divorce: How Dr. Missi Found Herself (and Real Love) Again Through Smart Dating
Dr. Jeanne Michele
Relationship specialist and author
The Infidelity Cure
Episode: 173: 🌟 How to Date Authentically and Build Real Love with Dr. Jeanne Michele
Carol Allen
Vedic astrologer focusing on love lives
Episode: 168: Is Love in the Stars for Me? – Carol Allen on Love, Compatibility & Dating Insights

Host

Bela Gandhi
Founder of Smart Dating Academy and host, focused on practical dating strategies, mindset, and authentic connections.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Always fun and important conversations

    I am on my dating journey in my 40s, dedicated, and intentional. These conversations have been supportive and truly allow me to discover parts of me in my growth and dating. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    island sunshine
    United Statesa year ago
  • So many wealthy women

    I enjoy listening but feel most of the women who are interviewed have a lot of money. I would love to hear someone who couldnt afford the VIP treatment and and only had the budget for online dating and what you did for her.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Liza182
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a wealth of knowledge!

    I have been listening to Smart Dating for a few years. I have gotten so many great bites of info and knowledge not just for dating but for my life. Thank you Bella for leading us down a more insightful path in life! ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Anne S
    United States2 years ago
  • I LOVE Bela Gandhi’s SDA podcast

    Dear Bela - I have listened to almost every single episode of your podcasts back to last fall and I’m going to keep going because I’m jloving them and I’m learning so much! I’ve discovered that you are brilliant, wise, intuitive, discerning, and you know how to quicky pinpoint the issues. Not just for romantic relationships, but for any type of relationship. And it’s so great that you’re willing to apply the teachings to your own life (real time therapy) — like when you talk about your relations... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susie Ready
    United States2 years ago
  • Really Needed this Podcast!

    Bela is a gem! Her approach to dating makes so much sense. And her kindness and optimism gives me hope and excitement for the future. Like others, I sooooo wish I could have learned this stuff back in my 20’s!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erin 26
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the show's breadth of guest expertise and its emphasis on real-life dating strategies.
Listeners praise the host's practical, optimistic approach and ability to pull actionable insights from guests.
Many reviews note the podcast helps with broader relationship skills beyond dating, including communication and self-awareness.

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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
Q: What do you see as the core pattern in dating that keeps repeating for many people?
Patterns stem from unfinished childhood wounds and internal cycles; healing can happen within oneself without requiring a relationship, and breaking the cycle involves internal closure and self-worth realization.
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
Q: What are a couple of techniques listeners can try right now?
She suggests using a baby photo as a screen saver to anchor decisions in a remembered sense of worth, and later discusses mirror practices, reframing how one views aging and self-image to foster reverence rather than self-critique.
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
Q: Tell us a little bit about you and how you got to doing this work.
Dr. Hanson explains her shift from traditional psychology to embodiment-based approaches for women, integrating ancient practices with modern science to address the somatic experience and self-worth.
180: What does science really say about sex, monogamy, and lasting love?
Q: What advice do you have for those on dating apps looking for a committed relationship?
It's key to be upfront about desires and relationship structures to avoid mismatched expectations.
180: What does science really say about sex, monogamy, and lasting love?
Q: What's the impact of consensual non-monogamy on trust and intimacy?
While some couples thrive in non-monogamous arrangements through strong communication, others struggle with jealousy and potential trust issues.

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Recent guests on Smart Dating Academy include:

1. Dr. Amanda Hanson
2. Kevin Mimms
3. Dr. Justin Garcia
4. Laura Day
5. Elayne Wesley
6. Jeannette Levitt
7. Dr. Missi Nadeau
8. Dr. Jeanne Michele

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