• 188: How to Find Emotionally Available Love After Heartbreak with Stephan Labossiere
    Jun 1 2026

    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/contact

    Website:
    https://www.smartdatingacademy.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 187: The New Rules of Dating and Negotiation: How to Get What You Deserve in Love and Relationships
    May 18 2026

    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.com

    Kristen'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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    46 mins
  • 186: What if dating success had less to do with luck… and more to do with negotiation?
    May 4 2026

    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.com

    Kristen'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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    57 mins
  • 185: Are you giving too much in dating and getting too little in return?
    Apr 20 2026

    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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    50 mins
  • 184: Ready to find love again without repeating old patterns?
    Apr 6 2026

    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 person

    If 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/contact

    Website:
    https://www.smartdatingacademy.com

    Website: 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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    50 mins
  • 183: Dating Over 50: Why Your Best Relationship Might Still Be Ahead
    Mar 16 2026

    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 compatibility

    If 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-midlife

    Love does not have an expiration date — and your best relationship may still be ahead.

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    15 mins
  • 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
    Mar 9 2026

    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/contact
    Website: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com

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    44 mins
  • 181: Dating Anxiety Decoded: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Find Love Again with Bela Gandhi | Smart Dating Academy
    Feb 23 2026

    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 settling

    Ready to work with a relationship coach?

    Apply here: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact
    Visit us: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com

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    35 mins