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Jun 2024
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#231 Loving Yourself Through Acceptance ...

Dr. Heidi
About this episode

Hope, Healing, & Freedom for those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships is the mission of my work. Our guest today understands my work, maybe better than most. She has also worked with many who have some out of toxic relationships. She see too that oftentimes they were drawn to the same type of relationship over and over again. Bela helped them change that and find wonderful partners that made them happy.

Bela Gandhi is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert. Her business, The Smart Dating Academy offers the best tips to start dating smarter to help you find real and lasting love. Bela is a sought out correspondent and works with all major networks including Steve Harvey, NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more… She is THE dating expert for Good Morning America and The Today Show and has regular appearances on both shows.

Today she tells us about her work and how she began in the relationship realm. She also expands on how she guides her clients though the dating process, no matter their background so they find what they are truly looking for.

Get to know her more by listening to her podcast.

https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/podcast

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