Episode 165: đź“– The Love Thief -- A Tale of Heartbreak to True Love with Arielle Ford

Episode 165: đź“– The Love Thief -- A Tale of Heartbreak to True Love with Arielle Ford

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 story takes readers on a wild emotional ride through heartbreak, karma, and ultimately, deep healing.

With her signature wisdom and warmth, Arielle opens up about the real-life inspiration behind the book (yes, some of it really happened), how her own journeys through India shaped the mystical elements of the story, and why she believes healing our hearts is the ultimate act of self-love.

Whether you’re recovering from a relationship that shook you to your core—or you’re simply craving a juicy, wise read that blends love with spiritual insight—this episode will crack your heart wide open in the best way.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- How The Love Thief was born from experiences with heartbreak
- The psychology behind why smart women fall for narcissists and sociopaths
- Red flags to watch out for in love—and how to stop ignoring them
- What Arielle discovered on her spiritual journeys through India
- Why Arielle says "you should ALWAYS listen to Bela!"
- Why happiness might be the wrong goal—and what to aim for instead
- What love actually is - and isn't!  

Plus: how you can rewrite your love story, one conscious choice at a time.

Whether you’ve been burned by love or you’re finally ready to turn the page on a painful chapter, this conversation is your reminder that you can rebuild—and you don’t have to do it alone. Arielle shows us that heartbreak isn’t the end of your story…it might just be the beginning of your most powerful transformation yet - and that you should enlist the help of Smart Dating Academy to help you along the way!

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Bela Gandhi