Podcast — Smart Dating Academy

  The Smart Dating Academy Podcast serves as personal training in dating and love. It was started in early 2022 to inspire you with actionable tips, incredible guests, and real-life love stories to help you find  
   "the one".
  This podcast is meant to help you put more 
    love into your life and more life into your love.

What Listeners Are Saying

Podcast Testimonials

Smartdating or Brilliant Bela?

“Bela is simply the best dating coach-fairy godmother out there ! She brings the joy into the often daunting world of dating and with humor! A+!”

By I Collins

There is NO ONE Better than Bela!

“Bela Gandhi is America’s favorite dating coach for a reason! She knows what you need to know about dating and love so that you can find that lid to your pot!”

By CaliGal44

Listen! It's great and uplifting advice!

“Bela is full of great ideas and data based wisdom on dating. She’s also warm, kind, caring, a true “ elevator” person. The podcasts and IG live will leave you feeling motivated and give real world “to do” strategies.”

By Johy18

Thoughtful & Insightful

“I love listening to all of Bela’s podcasts. It’s not just about dating but also about different parts of your life such as self awareness and building your own business! Thank you, Bela!”

By Brittany

Perfect Balance Between Practical & Inspirational

“I wait with bated breath for new episodes to be dropped. I love all of Bela’s content. Her dating advice is spot on, and her guests provide inspiration and insight. Thank you, Bela sharing your wisdom with us!”

By Caroline Eaton

God's Work

“Bela has earned her way as a household name across the nation…and it is no accident. She is a master at her craft, offers knowledgeable dating advice based on real life data, and is the most humble human! Most people put faith in a higher power or look for signs from the universe to guide their destiny or direct them towards finding the lid to their pot. Look no further, Bela IS your soul mate seeker.”

By isabellaOshani~

Entertaining and Educational

“Bela manages to entertain AND educate- she uses real world examples instead of just theories. She has helped me see so many patterns in my relationships and encourages listeners to work on creating heathy, joyful lives. This isn’t just for those poking for love- everyone has benefit from this podcast!”

By CJAllDressedUp

Not Just for Women Who are Dating

“One of my friends told me about this show and even though I am a happily married woman, I am loving these podcasts. Yes, Bela is all about helping men and women find love, but these podcasts are really about RELATIONSHIP. Not just with your spouse, partner or date, but also with friends, co-workers and relatives. A narcissist is a narcissist. A weekly dose of Bela is entertaining, fun, informative and Smart Dating Academy has quick turned into one of my favorite podcasts.”

By Lauren FS

Bela is Amazing!

“Smart Dating Academy podcast is so insightful, thoughtful and necessary to help navigate the dating world. Bela’s Ted Talk is quite extraordinary also and I’ve shared that with all my single friends. She really shines a light on how to cut through the wrong people and make better choices. I love the IG account also. If you’re dating, this podcast is the best one out there, and I’ve listened to a few. Bela, you’re awesome!”

By Best PT Ever!

Best Dating Podcast

“Bela is so kind and genuine. I love how she includes all ages, those in their 20s, middle aged like myself and those older like my mom. The emphasis on dating slowly and not rushing into bed. Pure gold. Thank you so much Bela 😍.”

By Karen

So Happy This is Now a Podcast

“I listened to Bela on her IG live for a long time and was so thrilled to hear she is now doing a podcast. Bela always seems to touch on a sensitive and relevant dating or relationship issue and sees every angle. She has an amazing ability to understand single life these days as well as the pain of breakups and also demonstrates a respect for remaining single. Totally worth a shot!”

By UWSdonna

The Key to Love and Dating

“This podcast series has absolutely shifted something in me as a 50+ woman dating in the world today. Bela and her smart crew point out insights and information that is absolutely key to unlocking the mysteries in how to find love. I have asked for years ‘why can’t I find a great guy?’ My picker was busted: I was a narcissist dater!! I understand myself better and get the ‘why’ in my ‘why can’t I meet a great guy’. And now as a result of listening to this series, while sitting in LA traffic, I understand myself so much better and look forward to finding love. What a gift. Thank you Bela and Crew!!!!”

By AMkline

The Latest Episodes

Featured

Episode 132: Secrets to Lasting Love!

This week on the podcast I chatted with the amazing Sharon Pope about the secrets to keeping a relationship healthy.

Episode 130: She Almost Didn't Message Him Mack...Megan's Love Story

In this episode, Megan tells her story of dating 'life of the party' guys, and how she cast her net wider to find the 'life of the party's best friend who's an accountant' type of guy :)

Episode 129: The NEWEST Way to Break Relationship Trauma (and it's not legal everywhere, yet)....

This episode will blow your mind (no pun intended) - we are talking about using Psilocybin (mushrooms) in a regulated, facilitated environment to remove traumas! I welcome back the awesome Dr. Michelle Roberts as a guest on SDA.

Episode 128: Ruth Finds Love in the Most Unexpected Way and Time in her 70s

Smart Dating Academy client love stories are YOUR favorites (and ours too) - these stories are from people just like you who started our process with a healthy dose of excitement and nervousness! I am so excited to have Ruth tell you one of the most unique, awesome, and unexpected love stories in this week's podcast.

Episode 127: Divorce Doesn’t Have to Suck!

I am excited to have Wendy Sloane as my guest. Wendy is a former TV producer for The Phil Donahue Show and The Geraldo Rivera Show. During her career in broadcasting, she covered some of the biggest news stories of our time, including the O.J. Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey murders. She was also the host of the popular radio show "What's Up with Wendy" and started her popular podcast "Divorce Doesn't Suck" during Covid - about new perspectives and how to move forward and focus on the future and take the chance to restart with a blank new canvas.

Episode 126: OXYTOCIN & RELATIONSHIPS with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Get ready to dive deep into the world of hormones with the charismatic Dr. Anna Cabeca! In this episode, we will dive deep into the mysterious interplay between oxytocin and cortisol, and how it affects your romantic relationships, friendships, interpersonal dynamics, and overall well-being.

Episode 125: Love with Tamsen Fadal

I couldn't be more excited to have a conversation with the fabulous Tamsen Fadal - I met Tamsen while doing dozens of love segments on her TV Show in NYC on PIX11. Tamsen is an award-winning journalist (she won 13 Emmy awards!), speaker, author, podcast host and menopause advocate.

Episode 124: Bianca, the Chemist, Finds Love in her 30s in Canada!

This week we are bringing to you your favorite kind of episode: another love story from one of our dear clients who will inspire you with her self-awareness, action, and authenticity at a young age.

Episode 123: The Science of Love

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Walsh joins me to talk about the science of love. Known as America's Relationship Expert, Dr. Wendy Walsh is an award-winning television journalist, a Radio Host & Podcaster, the author of three books on relationships & thousands of print and digital articles.

Episode 122: How to Be CONFIDENT During Dates!

In this episode, I'm having a conversation with the lovely Dr. Sheva Assar about how we can amp up our confidence, especially in the dating world.

VIEW ALL Episodes

The Smart Dating Academy Podcast serves as personal training in dating and love. It was started in early 2022 to inspire you with actionable tips, incredible guests, and real-life love stories to help you find "the one".

This podcast is meant to help you put more love into your life and more life into your love.

Subscribe to The Smart Dating Academy Podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review: