Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

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 called "The Beautiful No", and we chat about her life at Oprah, and when she decided to pursue her OWN life at 56 years old.  She will tell you HOW she did it, and has the BEST life she could imagine!   You'll love this inspiring episode, and want to HOP into your own best life ASAP!    Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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.    It's going to depend on you, and the person.    Before you get into the relationship, look at this person crucially.  Listen to this amazing podcast where Bela explains the eight crucial things to consider before jumping into a relationship with a friend (and she has a LOT of experience with this with her own marriage and clients)!    Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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 lost her husband Dave to Glioblastoma too early.    When she was vulnerable, a man from 'high school' came back to sweep her off her feet at her most VULNERABLE time, and hear the story of what happened with the "Narcissist" - and how she got rid of him.  Kristy started to date with our 'guard rails' around her, and met Greg, a wonderful man.  Listen to how she navigated her grief, her job promotions, the loss of her Mom, and a narcissist -- to finally come out on the other side to win in the love game.  An inspiring story of courage and perseverance - and you don't always know what a narcissist is when you're IN IT. Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

In today's episode, Bela discusses how to "love bravely" with Dr. Alexandra Solomon.  She is a couples therapist, a Northwestern University professor, and a brilliant mind.  In this podcast we talk about: 1) What does it take to "love bravely"? 2) Why is relational self-awareness so important? 3) How to talk to yourself (hint - if you wouldn't say something to your best friend, you shouldn't say it to yourself) 4) What are the 3 patterns we can take on from our family of origin? 5) What are the lists to make to determine what you value from your family, and what you don't? 6) Why communication is so key to love and sex 7) How to share feedback with your partner (this is SO good, and can avoid dreadful arguments) Dr. Solomon is the author of "Loving Bravely", "Taking Sexy Back", and the host of the "Reimagining Love" podcast! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

Bela has a beautiful conversation with Dawn Anderson, Smart Dating Academy client, who lost her husband Mike in a tragic farming accident.  After a dark period of grief and change, Dawn reached out to Bela for a coaching session, and then worked with Smart Dating Academy to find "Moussaka Matthew" -- the new love of her life.   Listen to how she did it all, from her first sighting of Bela on Steve Harvey, to getting engaged at the Eiffel Tower in 2022!   This story will make you know that true love can happen not just once, but twice. Dawn has written a book about her grief journey, called "The Darkness and the Stars."  It's truly a story of loss and hope.   All proceeds go to the Mike Anderson Foundation , a charitable organization that was created in his honor, to spread light and help others in need.    A link to purchase her book is here:  https://bit.ly/3iVbXtk Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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 inflation in mind!   She will tell you: How inflation is impacting the dating scene? Tips for you to budget for dates Budget friendly date ideas for both singles & couples Bela & Andy's fun favorite date, starting when they got married! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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! Todays episode is the best answer to the ever controversial question, “WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO START AND END A DATE” Listen to Bela’s wise, broad thinking advice on this question and a new episode each day this week!! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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! Todays episode is the best answer to the ever controversial question, “WHY ARE YOU AFRAID OF COMMITMENT?” Listen to Bela’s wise, broad thinking advice on this question and a new episode each day this week!! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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! Todays episode is the best answer to the ever controversial question, “HOW DO YOU TAKE THINGS SLOW, SO THEY LAST?” Listen to Bela’s wise, broad thinking advice on this question and a new episode each day this week!! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela

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! Todays episode is the best answer to the ever controversial question, “WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU SEE SOMEONE ATTRACTIVE” Listen to Bela’s wise, broad thinking advice on this question and a new episode each day this week!! Join our free newsletter database by signing up here:  www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy Schedule your consultation with us here!   We are on a waiting list, and would love to help you!  https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/11-coaching/coaching-call-with-bela