Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast

Bela has a REAL, in depth chat with celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser, who has represented celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Dr. Dre, Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Iovine, Maria Shriver, Stevie Wonder and the list goes on. Laura Wasser is also an author, entrepreneur, and Family Law expert. She is the senior partner at the law firm Wasser, Cooperman, Mandles, the founder and C.E.O. of It’s Over Easy, the online divorce service and one of the creators of the Next Chapter Collection of luxury candles.   Laura maintains that divorce is the great equalizer—it terrifies everyone, but that your next chapter can be better than ever!   Bela and Laura talked about SO many things, including the following: How Laura became a divorce attorney What she thinks about love the second (or third or fourth) time around Why divorce sucks (she hosted a show called "Divorce Sucks") Is she single?  :) Why a pre-nup can be a GREAT tool for a strong marriage How celeb marriage/divorces differ from 'our normal' ones What is part of her 'dating ritual'?   Does everyone have just one 'lid to their pot' or could there be 'many'???? Here's a link to get date coaching from Smart Dating Academy - www.smartdatingacademy.com To hear live advice, monthly, on Bela's Instagram Live show - www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy  To get the amazing 'divorce' candles for your "next chapter" -- https://www.perfectdaycandles.com/nextchapter

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 Taylor Swift, Michael B. Jordan, Helen Mirren -- and Larry King says that she 'has the ability to make people feel seen."  In this chat, Danielle shares with us: The way she got to know herself (it has to do with 800 questions....) What happened when she got her first dream job (hives might be involved, spoiler alert)! How to be WAY more interesting at dinner parties What dating tip I gave her that has talked her into getting back into the game (woo hoo me!!) The new product she has created to make conversations REAL I know you're going to get some good laughs and information from this podcast.  You'll be inspired by how Danielle has brought more love into her life with work, AND, how she is going to start dating!! You can get the cards Danielle shared with us here at https://prettysmartshop.com/collections/shop/products/question-everything-card-deck-1 Download this episode, share it on social, and sign up for our free newsletter by filling out any contact form on our site (www.smartdatingacademy.com).  Follow us on Instagram as well @smartdatingacademy! Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more... Follow Bela on  Instagram Twitter  Facebook YouTube Smartdatingacademy.com

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.  Nancy found love online and got married in September 2021 to the most magical man ever (and they're both over 50).   Nancy and her podcast partner Sheri invited Bela to be the 'dating coach' on their podcast -- coaching Nancy to find love.  This episode takes you through the WHOLE story, including: Nancy's background as a single mom, raising two tiny kids on her own How she intrepidly got online What a man will do when he REALLY loves you What her 'last first date' was, and what she noticed about David soon as they stood up Why she knew he was 'the one' How obsessed we are with 'the berry lip' The photoshoot on the 100F day Her best advice to women about finding love How she lives in a magical forest now :) For those of you that want to READ her full story, you can read it after you listen by putting this link in your browser: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/success-stories/nancy-and-david And, please SHARE this episode with your friends that need it!   And we would LOVE a review and your comments!  If you're in need of any dating help, follow us on Instagram @smartdatingacademy, AND come to our www.smartdatingacademy.com, and fill out any contact form to receive our free newsletter with ALL of the things!!  

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 SINGLE and they're making resolutions to get back into the dating pool and FALL IN LOVE! In this episode, I'll talk about HOW to take advantage of PEAK DATING SEASON (whether it's in this time frame or anytime)! The Right Mindset Apps - Which ones and how many? Photos - what kind and how many?? Profile Text - Is it important? Dating Strategy - How to get the ball rolling? If you're doing the same thing over and over again, if you don't know how to vet the dates, know you have a problem that needs solving, we can help you at Smart Dating Academy!   Download this episode, share it on social, and sign up for our free newsletter by filling out any contact form on our site (www.smartdatingacademy.com).  Follow us on Instagram as well @smartdatingacademy! Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more... Follow Smart Dating Academy on  Instagram  Twitter Facebook YouTube SmartDatingAcademy.com

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, friends, and more!   But what are the REAL signs you're dealing with a narcissist?  In this episode, I will tell you: The 9 actual parameters that therapists use from the DSM-5 to diagnose narcissism How narcissists will show up in your dating life The red flags that should make you run!! You will want to have this episode with you ALWAYS as you're dating, as a good check for you if you've had problems with this in the past, OR if you're just getting out into the dating pool after being divorced or widowed! If you're doing the same thing over and over again, if you don't know how to vet the dates, know you have a problem that needs solving, we can help you at Smart Dating Academy!   Download this episode, share it on social media, and sign up for our free newsletter by filling out any contact form on our site (www.smartdatingacademy.com).  Follow us on Instagram as well @smartdatingacademy! Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more... Follow Bela on  Instagram  Twitter Facebook YouTube SmartDatingAcademy.com

In this episode Bela explores dating during and after divorce with Susan Guthrie.  Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law and Mediation Attorneys in the country, has been helping individuals and families navigate separation and divorce for 30 years. Susan provides online divorce mediation and legal coaching services to select clients around the world. Susan is also the host of the "Divorce & Beyond Podcast".  You can see more about Susan Guthrie here. If you're doing the same thing over and over again, if you don't know how to vet the dates, know you have a problem that needs solving, we can help you at Smart Dating Academy!   Download this episode, share it on social, and sign up for our free newsletter by filling out any contact form on our site (www.smartdatingacademy.com).  Follow us on Instagram as well @smartdatingacademy! Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more... Follow Bela on  Instagram Twitter  Facebook YouTube Smartdatingacademy.com

In this AMAZING episode, Bela interviews Jill Sherer Murray, author of best-selling inspirational book, "Big Wild Love."   Jill shares with us the story of her own searching, and finding her Big Wild Love (and her TEDx talk about it has MILLIONS of views).    In this episode, Jill shares with us: Why she stayed in a relationship for 12 years that she knew wasn't going anywhere What finally happened to get her OUT of it (and it was in a bathroom) What she needed to let go of to find herself How she met her husband Dan online, and what she wore to the date that he thought was bizarre Jill's biggest piece of advice for you to find your Big Wild Love!   I know you're going to see yourself in this podcast - we are all Jill, or have been Jill.  She is so forthcoming, and her book is AWESOME and the link to order it is here:  Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power Of Letting Go Download this episode, share it on social, and sign up for our free newsletter by filling out any contact form on our site (www.smartdatingacademy.com).  Follow us on Instagram as well @smartdatingacademy! Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more... Follow Bela on  Instagram Twitter  Facebook YouTube Smartdatingacademy.com

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 chemistry right away 3) You need to be in 'lust' right away 4) Online Dating is only for losers 5) Men take longer to fall in love 6) Men don't want to date successful women 7) Short men have no dating prospects Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy, is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more...