Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast
Episodes
88: How to Make Dating & Life More SUCCESSFUL (and HAPPY) for FREE!
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will get you happy and PSYCHOTICALLY OPTIMISTIC! Bela interviews happiness coach Steffani LeFevour on how happiness, regardless of WHA...
87: The Love Thief & Soulmates with Arielle Ford
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arielle Ford is one of the best known love gurus out there, and returns to the Smart Dating Academy podcast to talk soulmates, how to connect with you...
86: Talking on Eggshells! Difficult Conversations - What to Always & Never Say!
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have trouble with difficult conversations? Get tongue tied, get angry, or always give in? On a date with someone who won't stop talking? This ...
85: How to SMASH a First Impression EVERYWHERE!
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study came out that said the average dater decides in 19 minutes whether they want to see the person again or not! Is this true? If so, ...
84: Messy Love - And How to Make it "Mighty Gorgeous!"
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is amazing, and Bela chats with the brilliant, prolific author Amy Ferris (author of "Mighty Gorgeous, A Little Book About Messy Love). ...
83: Secrets to our Successful Marriage with Bela & Andy!
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I invited Andy, my husband of 26 years to join me on the podcast. When I asked him to come on with me, he didn't miss a beat, an...
82: Lilah's Love Story
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This love story is epic, from the way our client Lilah and Bela met (in a Limited store fitting room), to Lilah's Smart Dating journey to meeting the ...
81: The Secret to Getting Along with Anyone, and It's Easier Than You Think!
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will indeed learn the secrets to getting along with everyone better - from new dates, existing partners, colleagues, friends, kid...
80: Janai Norman from GMA on Dating, Love, Career and Being BOLD!
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Janai Norman from GMA is an example of courage favoring the BOLD, and her story of love, dating and her career will inspire you. This episode is ver...
79: Dating & Chat GPT, Gender Roles and MORE with Damona Hoffman
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, relationship expert Damona Hoffman joins Bela to talk about dating and Chat GPT! How could/should we use it today? What ar...
78: 7 Changes You Can Make TODAY to ROCK Your Dating Life!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling like dating is 'meh', this episode is for YOU! Bela goes through seven different things you can do today to change up your dating...
77: At My Divorce Party, Adele Hugged Me During Her Concert!
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Feinglos had more trauma than the average 'bear.' She lost her Mom to brain cancer as a young teen. On the first day of COVID lockdown, sh...
76: The BEST questions to ASK on dates - TOP EPISODE!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was SO much fun! I interviewed Danielle who has created a life she LOVES at the age of 30. She's a famed TV host, entrepreneur, po...
75: From the Steve Harvey Show to Engagement! Sadaf's Love Story
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this amazing episode with Sadaf, a Smart Dating Academy client, and she tells her amazing story! "I grew up in a very loving home. I wou...
74: From Betrayal & Divorce to Happily Ever After!
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is FILLED with gems with our guest, Divorced Women's Empowerment Coach & Healer Wendy Sterling. Wendy's story, chronicled in her ne...
73: Opening Your Heart to Love with a Spiritual Medium
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bela talks with Spiritual Medium Erika Gabriel about opening yourself up to love! This episode will blow your mind because you wil...
72: Does My Love Language Need to Match My Partner's?
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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71: The BEST Way to Say What's Bothering You!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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70: Why Butterflies are BAD in Dating!
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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69: 4 Sentences That Will Bring You More Love, INSTANTLY
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bela will share an amazing set of sentences that she learned serendipitously from Dan Harris that will bring you more joy, ease, and reduce anxiety. ...
68: Does Exclusivity Mean They're Your Boyfriend / Girlfriend?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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67: How a Brilliant Ivy League Grad Found a WONDERFUL Husband - Love Story!
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is with an amazing former client named Anushka, an Ivy League graduate who was having trouble finding love, listened to a podcast, fou...
66: How to Create the JUICIEST Life, at ANY Age with Sheri Salata
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this chat with Sheri Salata, the woman who was Oprah's right hand Executive Producer when Oprah ruled the planet! Sheri wrote a book calle...
65: Will Dating a Friend Ruin the Friendship?
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WIll dating a friend ruin the friendship? The answer to this question, as you might expect, is complicated, and there isn't a firm yes or no. I...
64: Kristy's Love Story - Love After Loss & a BAD Narcissist
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy is a professor at the University of Alabama, and had two things that are so familiar to many of us. First, she had a wonderful marriage but l...
63: How to Love Bravely with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Bela discusses how to "love bravely" with Dr. Alexandra Solomon. She is a couples therapist, a Northwestern University professor...
62: Finding Love After Loss - How Dawn Found Love with "Moussaka Matthew"
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bela has a beautiful conversation with Dawn Anderson, Smart Dating Academy client, who lost her husband Mike in a tragic farming accident. After a d...
61: What is Infla-Dating and How to Have Fun Dates!
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bela defines "infla-dating" which is a term that has swept the media! She's breaking it down here, and infla-dating means dating with inflati...
60: WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO START AND END A DATE?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the “Dating Super Bowl” week!! This week is a daily short episode answering one of your most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes...
59: WHY ARE YOU AFRAID OF COMMITMENT?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the “Dating Super Bowl” week!! This week is a daily short episode answering one of your most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes...
58: HOW DO YOU TAKE THINGS SLOW, SO THEY LAST?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the “Dating Super Bowl” week!! This week is a daily short episode answering one of your most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes...
57: WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU SEE SOMEONE ATTRACTIVE
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the “Dating Super Bowl” week!! This week is a daily short episode answering one of your most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes...
56: WHO PAYS FOR THE DATE?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the “Dating Super Bowl” week!! This week is a daily short episode answering one of your most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes...
55: The Top 10 Reasons They Didn't Ask You Out Again
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bela interviews founder of "Divorced Girl Smiling" Jackie Pilossoph on her top 10 reasons you might not get asked out again (spoiler ...
54: How to Get "Set Up" on Dates - Create a Dating "Board of Directors"
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Dating Board of Directors and how do you develop one? Listen to this amazing mini-podcast jam packed with information on how to get amazin...
53: How Many Times Should I Date Someone Before Calling it Quits?
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini laser focused episode, Bela answers one of the top dating questions -- how many times should I date someone before calling it quits? ...
52: 10 Signs You're Dating a PLAYER
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini episode in honor of Peak Dating Season, Bela explains 10 BIG red flags that you're dating a PLAYER! Here are 3 of them, and to hear...
51: How to Create a Dating Funnel & Date MULTIPLE People!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest mistake people make is NOT having a dating funnel! Listen to this short, info packed episode where Bela cuts through the brush to tell ...
50: What are the BEST Dating Apps for 2023?
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a GREAT week as Bela is doing a mini daily episode from Monday through Friday, answering your most pressing dating questions! What are...
49: HOW to Get Ready for 2023 Peak Dating Season!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsay (SDA Dating Coach) and Bela discuss Peak Dating Season - which officially begins on 12/26/22. We will talk about: What...
48: That Sucked. Now What?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get over the awful things that life throws at you? This episode's guest, Dr. Neeta Bhushan explains the formula for that. Her new book...
47: How to Be a Psychotic Optimist!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an ever-changing dating world, it can be hard to stay positive. We often have two choices, we can be optimistic or pessimistic. The NYT repo...
46: How to Find an Awesome Husband in your 30's (even when you're a successful professional)!
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky's love story is amazing. She met Bela at a holiday party sometime around 2010 when she was in her 20s (Nicky was a colleague of Bela's husband A...
45: Andrew Gelwicks - Celebrity Stylist
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bela chats with celebrity stylist and author Andrew Gelwicks about how a kid from Ohio grew up, moved to Manhattan, and realized he was meant to be a ...
44: Fix Your Picker by Looking At Your Imprinting!
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this amazing episode, you'll have your mind BLOWN by my chat with Dr. Roksana Badruddoja (Dr. Rokbad) about how fixing your picker is about MORE ...
43: How Mindy Found Love After Divorce, Infidelity & a Business!
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy is a successful entrepreneur, and a single mom of two teens. Her parents were loving and supportive - and had a 'love hard' but 'fight hard' ...
42: How to Talk to a Man or Woman You're Attracted To!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bela interviews Tripp Kramer, a coach who teaches shy men how to talk to women! This conversation is riveting because we hear what...
41: Dating as a Widow with Jody LaVoie
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dating as a widow is certainly different than dating at any other point in your life. Many have lost amazing partners, and the 'love of their lives...
40: How to Find Love Over 50 or 70!! How Kathy Found Love at 71!
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to find love over 50? Hell yes!! Is it possible to find love over 70? Hell yes!! Kathy, from a rural town/state found love at 7...
39: Dating After Divorce - The Top 10 Things to KNOW!
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Top 10 Things To Do When You’re Dating After Divorce 1. Do the work – DO therapy / coaching. Make sure you have processed the relationsh...
38: Should I Tell My Friend Their Partner is Cheating?
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cheating -- If you see someone's partner cheating, do you tell them? This week's episode breaks it ALL down! What sparked this whole episode was ...
37: Safe Sex and EVERYTHING You Need to Know!
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make sure you are having safe sex? Whether you're out there dating, or thinking of dipping your toe into the pool, this episode with Dr. ...
36: How to ACE Every Date, Business Meeting, and Build Strong Relationships (using the “NCG” Method)!
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create amazing personal and professional networks? Today's guest, Larry Kaufman (the King of Linked In with over 30,000 contacts and aut...
35: How to Fix Your Picker and Find Real Love! - Marilyn's Story
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bela talks to client Marilyn Dollar about how she found love after TWO bad marriages -- one was at the age of 17 (involving physical abuse), and the o...
34: Insider's Secrets to Dating Success - Part 2
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of this episode is amazing! Bela and Lindsay of Smart Dating Academy are back, discussing MORE secrets that have made their clients successf...
33: THE INSIDER'S SECRETS TO DATING SUCCESS - PART 1
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bela chats with her long standing Smart Dating Academy coach Lindsay Anderson in a 2 part episode to review the secrets of her most successful clients...
32: Body Language - Do They LIKE Me?? Learn the key signs!!
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if someone was 'interested' in you? Body language is a critical part of attraction - and understanding it can help you to n...
31: Small Changes that lead to BIG Dating Results
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are some SMALL changes you can make TODAY for BIG results in your dating life? Bela goes through 8 ways that you can have positive changes ins...
30: The KEY signs of a Catfisher / Fraud (some not so obvious ones)
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Know the signs of a catfisher or con-person that aren't so obvious? Bela and Ilene drop ALL the bombs here -- from their real life client experience...
29: THE BEST THING TO BE ON DATES AND IN LIFE? BE RELATABLE!!
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel DeAlto, author of Relatable, and TV relationship expert and I discuss being "relatable", and why it's so much more than being "likable." It'...
28: How Sugar Found Love (and never believed it would be possible)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar is a 46 year old woman working at a large multinational firm, who sits on many non-profit boards (including her alma mater, Purdue U)! She was...
27: The Breakthrough to Quantum Love With Dr. Laura Berman
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is Quantum Love? It's a concept created by today's amazing guest, Dr. Laura Berman. Listen to EVERY word, because it will take your breath a...
26: Perfect Your Summer Face and Look!
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make your face gorgeous and glowy all summer long? Listen to this episode with Enisa, Smart Dating Academy's chief hair/makeup guru! You ...
25: How to Be More Attractive & Independent!
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Independence Day, I'm so excited to share my own 7 tips with you about how to appear more attractive and INDEPENDENT on your dates, and in...
24: How to Lower Anxiety in Dating and LIFE!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dating anxiety is something even the best daters can feel sometimes. What are some easy ways to help diminish the anxiety, so we can present the bes...
23: How to Know if Someone is THE ONE & The Science of Finding Love
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Terri Orbuch is a renowned love researcher. During this episode, she and Bela have an incredible chat that spans the biggest reasons for divorce...
22: How Andrea Found Love in her 40s After Two Divorces
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Javor is just like you in so many ways. She's beautiful, smart and successful (works in marketing AND as a divorce coach). Andrea, like so ...
21: Weight Gain - Why it Happens and How to Get Rid of It!
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weight gain is something most of us have struggled with, or will struggle with at some point in our lives - whether we are male or female. Is it ju...
20: What is Love Bombing vs. Love Seeking, and How Can You Take Control?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is Love Bombing vs. Love Seeking, and How Can You Take Control? In this amazingly informative episode, Bela and Dr. Katherine Helm discuss the ...
19: 7 Things you NEED For Summer Love!
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a WONDERFUL episode where you will hear Bela FIREHOSE you with the 7 things you NEED to do this summer to find love! This episode will educa...
18: The Soulmate Secret with Arielle Ford
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arielle Ford is a love and relationship expert, and a leading personality in the personal growth space - she's been a pal of Bela's for many years. ...
17: The 15 Date RULE That Helped Silvia Find Love!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Silvia Foti is an amazing woman, author, high-school English teacher, and a client of Smart Dating Academy who found love. Silvia was willing to sha...
16: The Secrets to Flirting & Charisma!
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is something you have ASKED FOR! Flirting, building charisma & confidence is something we ALL want to get better at - whether we...
15: How to Talk to Men & The Secret to Happiness!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation covers AMAZING gems, including: --3 Myths About Men (these are awesome, and have to do with 'the chase', sex, and feelings) --The...
14: SEX and DATING - Everything You Need to KNOW!
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is AMAZING with Rachel Zar, renowned sex and relationship therapist. We discussed ALL of the things you need to know - and make sure...
13: What Men REALLY Want - Secrets from an A-List Hollywood Actor!
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Egglesfield is an AMAZING actor who has walked the red carpets of Hollywood, starring in "Something Borrowed" with the beautiful Kate Hudson. ...
12: TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS & FRIENDSHIPS - HOW TO AVOID THEM AND STAY OUT OF THE RED ZONE!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss TOXIC friendships/relationships and staying out of the "RED Zone" with therapist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo who is Shaquille O'...
11: Why women LOVE narcissists, and how to STOP!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr. Michelle Roberts is about women, narcissistic abuse, why it happens, and how to heal from it (this is what she researched and pr...
10: Step It Up With Steph!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a gem-filled chat with Stephanie Mansour about "Building Your Confidence at Every Age and Size!" Stephanie Mansour is a nationally r...
9: How to Find Love After Betrayal and Avoid Drama!
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Rachel Went from Betrayal to Love - and got out of the "Drama Triangle!" This week's episode is an amazing chat with serial entrepreneur Rach...
8: Does backing up mean backing down? What do you REALLY value?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode taught me a lot about myself, and I hope it will do the same for you. It will change you to think about your core values in a NEW way. ...
7: Celebrity Divorce Attorney Laura Wasser
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bela has a REAL, in depth chat with celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser, who has represented celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Dr. ...
5: The best questions to ask someone on dates (and everywhere)!
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle who has created a life she LOVES at the age of 30. She's a famed TV host, entrepreneur, podcaster, and a dear friend. She has interviewed...
6: Can You Find Love After 50? Nancy Hala's Love Story
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is PURE fire, and so perfect for Valentine's Day. Nancy Hala is a renowned entrepreneur, podcaster, who became a Smart Dater with Bela...
1: What and when is "peak dating season"? - Smart Dating Academy with Bela Gandhi
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think that Peak Dating Season is in the SUMMER, but guess what? It's from 12/26-Valentine's Day! Why? Because half of US adults are ...
2: You Dated a Narcissist... Now What? - Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast with Bela Gandhi
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "N" word -- "narcissist", is a word that is thrown around a LOT in our culture. We use it to describe people in our family, colleagues, bosses, ...
3: "I'm Divorced/Divorcing - When Can I Start Dating?!"
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bela explores dating during and after divorce with Susan Guthrie. Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law ...
4: NEVER Settle, EVER! Jill Sherer Murray, author of Big Wild Love and TEDx Speaker! - Smart Dating Academy Podcast With Bela Gandhi
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this AMAZING episode, Bela interviews Jill Sherer Murray, author of best-selling inspirational book, "Big Wild Love." Jill shares with us the s...
6: 7 Biggest Dating Myths...BUSTED - Smart Dating Academy with Bela Gandhi
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Instagram Live edition, Bela busts the biggest dating myths out there including: 1) Dating is a numbers game 2) You need to feel a spark of c...