Best Smart Dating Academy Podcasts (2025)

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172: Insider's Secrets -- How to Overcome Dating Fatigue: Expert Tips from Smart Dating Academy! 46:21

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ating fatigue is something almost every single one of us has felt at some point. Maybe you've been dating for what feels like a century -- maybe you're exhausted by the dating apps (which can feel like "Human EBay"), endless small talk, or the emotional ups and downs of trying to find “your person"; if so this episode is for you! Bela Gandhi sits d…

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EP. 355: Heartbreak, Rejection, and ADHD: A Survival Guide (with Kiersten Lyons) 1:03:54

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Kiersten Lyons spent most of her life being told she was too much. Too loud, too dramatic, too many feelings all at once. She was also told she wasn't enough. Not pretty enough, not the right fit, not what Hollywood…

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EP. 354: Why Burnout Conversations Fail Without Neurodiversity with Nicole Bela 1:19:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Nicole Bela was brilliant at her job. She could read a room in seconds, remember every donor’s story, and raise millions for causes she believed in. But behind the polished professionalism, she was quietly unravelin…

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EP. 353: Why Career Clarity Is Non-Negotiable for ADHD Brains with Shell Mendelson 1:19:10

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ What happens when doing everything "right" still leaves you miserable? You start asking better questions. Shell Mendelson was a successful CEO of KidzArt, an international children's art franchise she founded, when …

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171: Make Dating FUN Again! with Bela Gandhi & Kathy Citera 54:02

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Dating doesn’t have to feel like the awkward lunchroom of middle school — and in this episode, we’re showing you exactly how to leave that behind. I’m joined by our very own Smart Dating Academy coach, Kathy Citera, who brings her trademark humor, wisdom, and lived experience to the table. Kathy knows firsthand what it’s like to re-enter the dating…

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EP. 352: AI, Delegation, and ADHD: Work Smarter, Stress Less with Skye Waterson 1:01:12

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Burnout was Skye Waterson's PhD companion. She'd switch majors—psychology to law to sociology—convinced each time that she just hadn't found her passion yet. The truth was simpler and more complex: she was trying to…

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EP. 351: Regulation Before Education: Why Calm Brains Learn Best with Meg Schofield 52:03

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Sometimes the thing that saves you is also the thing that masks your greatest struggle. Swimming was Meg Hennessey Schofield's lifeline through college—three to four miles a day that kept her ADHD brain calm and foc…

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170: ✨ How to Attract the Love You Deserve! 38:16

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What if the love you’ve been waiting for isn’t about luck, but about alignment? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Jaime Bronstein. With over 20 years of experience, Jaime has helped countless singles heal and grow! We break down why manifesting love is not about magical thinking—it’s about shifting your mi…

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EP. 350: Mental Mindfields: RSD, Overthinking, and the Trap of Feeling Judged 34:02

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Sometimes, the most humbling moments teach us the most about ourselves. Tracy recently found herself in Santa Barbara, recording courses for major companies like LinkedIn Learning and Google. After three flawless, s…

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Adam from I Kissed a Boy: HIV, Heartbreak & Telling the World 31:53

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He kissed a boy. Then told the villa — and the whole country — he was living with HIV. Adam Williams went on I Kissed a Boy looking for love — and ended up schooling the nation on HIV and therapy. On Outcast World this week, Graeme Smith gets the goss straight from the masseria: Coming out (again) — this time on reality TV and ultimately the entire…

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EP. 349: Master the Mundane: Household Scheduling for ADHD Moms 1:02:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ From the outside, you look like you've got it all together. But inside? You're drowning in the endless mental load, feeling guilty because you need breaks from your kids, and wondering why other moms seem to breeze …

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Junaid Ahmed: Queer, Muslim and Unfiltered on TOWIE 21:22

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Junaid Ahmed is one of the most visible queer Muslims on British television — and he’s doing it on one of the UK’s most-watched reality shows. As The Only Way is Essex returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday nights at 9pm, Junaid sits down with Graeme Smith to talk identity, faith, fame and the reality behind the reality TV. In this candid conversation,…

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169: ✨ The ONE CHANGE Colleen Made to Find Love that YOU can do TODAY! 35:19

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What happens when you stop putting pressure on every date and start living like “Vacation You”? For Colleen, it changed everything. In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Sarihan, whose journey is a reminder that love can show up when you least expect it—and often in the most magical ways. Colleen first heard m…

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EP. 348: Doing It Differently: ADHD, Autism & Rewriting the Script for Our Kids with Natasha M. Nurse, Esq. 51:27

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup Natasha M. Nurse lived 37 years not knowing she was neurodivergent. Then motherhood changed everything. The crying, the overwhelm, the dark thoughts that felt like more than typical new parent struggles—all of it led to a…

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Should We Ditch the Apps? Daniel Harding on Queer Dating + UK Eurovision Girlband Remember Monday 26:52

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On this week's Outcast World, Graeme Smith is asking the big question: should we finally ditch the dating apps? Author and broadcaster Daniel Harding joins the show to talk about the impact of his best-selling book Letters To My Younger Queer Self, and his new project hitting the streets to find out how queer people really feel about swiping, hooku…

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EP. 347: Barbara Baskin on Dating After 60 with ADHD 59:40

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ Barbara Baskin spent 30 years convinced she wasn't very smart. School was academic probation and "needs to try harder" report cards. Then came an ADHD diagnosis at 30, followed by three decades of raising four kids (inc…

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Manchester Pride Uncovered: B*Witched, Jsky, Paris Munro & Queer as Folk 35:54

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Outcast World goes live from Manchester Pride 2025 with Graeme Smith and Nick Charles right at the heart of the action hosting a podcast and radio show from the site on the afternoon of Graeme's stag doo in the city! As well as speaking to some modern Manchester queer icons and old school pop legends, we're essentially hosting the entire podcast ou…

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168: Is Love in the Stars for Me? – Carol Allen on Love, Compatibility & Dating Insights 54:09

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Ready to finally understand the cosmic blueprint of your love life? In this episode of The Smart Dating Academy Podcast, Bela sits down with celebrity Vedic astrologer and relationship coach Carol Allen to reveal how ancient astrology meets modern relationship science—helping you find (and keep) the love you deserve. Blending the ancient wisdom of …

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Under the Ayatollah’s Gaze: Queer, Iranian, and Unseen 27:02

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“This feeling I was nurturing… was punishable by death.” This week on Outcast World, Graeme speaks with writer and doctor Majid Parsa, author of The Ayatollah’s Gaze — a compelling story about growing up queer in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We explore forbidden desire, the underground queer scene in Tehran — full of joy, glamour, and danger — and…

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EP. 346: How Justine Glaser turned sensory chaos into creative genius 56:05

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*This episode has been updated* Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ What would it be like if you could see music as colors dancing in front of your eyes? For Justine Glaser, that's just a normal Tuesday. Justine is a creative force who doesn't just hear m…

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TOWIE Essex Drama to Insta famous Floral Drama – Harry Derbidge & Hamish Powell 28:49

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This week we’re going full cultural yin and yang. First, Harry Eric Derbidge (The Only Way Is Essex, ITV2 & ITVX) spills on the brand-new TOWIE season kicking off this Sunday at 9pm – expect sun, sea, and classic Essex drama. Then, we swap spray tans for sculptural blooms with Hamish Allan Powell, the Instagram-famous florist making waves in high-e…

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EP. 345: Stop Apologizing and Start Asking with Lucia Kanter St. Amour 1:06:02

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ You know that feeling when someone tells you you're "too intense" or "ask too many questions"? Lucia Kanter St. Amour has built an entire career on exactly those traits. Lucia is a negotiation expert, law professor, and…

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167: 🔮 Dating With Intuition: Nikki Novo on Soulmates, Signs & Trusting Your Inner Voice 50:14

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Have you ever had that gut feeling about someone—but ignored it? Or maybe you felt a deep soul pull toward someone who later broke your heart? If so, this episode is for you. In this soulful and eye-opening conversation, Bela sits down with Nikki Novo, a bestselling author, proud Cuban-American, and master intuitive who’s known for helping people c…

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EP. 344: What to Do When You Feel Stuck 18:26

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ You want to make changes, but can't seem to start. Or maybe you're doing the work, but it's not working fast enough. This solo episode tackles the number one thing that keeps ADHD women stuck, and it's not what you thin…

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Grindr, China & the Curse of the Andrews – Kuan-wen Huang at the Fringe 34:37

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Kuan-wen Huang is a queer, Taiwanese comedian, writer, and actor based in London. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, BBC, and Channel 4, and has become a standout voice on London’s comedy circuit. Now, he’s bringing his brand-new one-man show Andrews Are The Worst to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In this episode of Outcast World, Graeme Smith sits d…

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EP. 343: Raising Emotionally Safe Kids After Domestic Abuse with Dr. Shafer Stedron 1:01:00

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup __ Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from dropping the mask and reclaiming your story after decades of living someone else's version of your life. Dr. Shafer Stedron knows this journey intimately. Dr. Shafer is a n…

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Running the Church: LGBTQ, HIV-Positive… and on the Synod! Philip Baldwin 40:51

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The Church of England just met to decide the future of LGBTQ+ people in the Church — again. Still no equal marriage. Still no full acceptance. Still a fight. This week, Graeme speaks to Phillip Baldwin — a gay man, HIV-positive, and one of the few openly queer members of the Church’s General Synod. From inside the Church’s governing body, Phillip t…

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166: 🎧 3rd Time’s the Charm: How Shari Found Remarkable Love After Divorce 59:14

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I’m so excited to share this week’s powerful story, featuring a journey of resilience, radical self-growth, and finding remarkable love later in life. In this unforgettable episode, you’ll meet our client Shari—a vibrant, creative powerhouse who, after divorce and two breakups with the same man, rewrote her love story at 64. Yes, you read that righ…

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EP. 342: Not Done Yet: Redefining the Third Act with ADHD with Sandy Reynolds 47:38

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Aging with ADHD isn't about decline—it's about finally coming into your own. Sandy Reynolds is challenging everything we've been told about getting older, especially as neurodivergent women. Sandy is a coach, facilita…

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Cliff Joannou on Queer Media, Coming Out & Culture Wars 21:23

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What happens when you gather some of the most fabulous, fearless minds in queer media around a breakfast table? OUTCAST WORLD takes you inside the BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Breakfast Club — with legendary Attitude Editor-in-Chief Cliff Joannou front and centre. Cliff is a defining voice in queer journalism — shaping the stories, covers and controversies th…

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EP. 341: Friendship, ADHD, and Building a Kinder Workplace 1:24:57

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ When you're the eldest daughter of immigrants with ADHD and autism, you learn to mask early and master systems—but at what cost? Meral Alizada knows this story intimately, and she's using it to transform how companies…

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Do Ask, Do Tell: Darkrooms, Drag & exploring modern queerness with Stu Oakley & Lotte Jeffs 51:35

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In this episode, Graeme Smith is joined by Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs — co-authors of Do Ask, Do Tell, the bold, funny, and radically honest new book that lays queer life, love and culture bare. Stu is a film publicist who’s worked on Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Jurassic World. Lotte is a genderqueer journalist, novelist, children’s author, and fo…

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165: 📖 The Love Thief -- A Tale of Heartbreak to True Love with Arielle Ford 30:16

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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 Th…

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EP. 340: AI, Intuition, and the ADHD Advantage with Muxin Li 1:13:56

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ People with ADHD are built for the future of work. While everyone else worries about AI taking over jobs, we're the ones who'll figure out what to do with it next. Muxin Li studied at UVA and Rice, but her real educat…

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EP. 339: The Science of Feeling Better Without Fixing Yourself with Julia Hotz 50:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ What if your doctor could prescribe a fishing group instead of another medication? A birdwatching club for your anxiety. An art class for your depression. Welcome to social prescribing—a healthcare movement that's cha…

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164: 💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein 50:05

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💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein Let’s face it—dating in the digital age is a wild ride. One minute you’re vibing in the DMs, the next… they vanish into thin air. If you’ve ever wished for a wise older sister (with a killer sense of humor) to decode modern love for you, this episode is it. In this honest,…

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Post Glasto Double Drop: Bob Vylan & the Rage Machine 28:06

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Bob Vylan at Glastonbury sent the outrage machine into overdrive. We’ve scoped 24 hours of GB News to bring you every pearl-clutching reaction from the self-declared defenders of free speech. But here’s the twist: our guest, sex educator and writer Topher Taylor, actually knows someone from Bob Vylan personally — and brings rare, real-life insight …

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Post Glasto Drop: Kneecap, Censorship & the Minister for Wanks 27:53

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As the Glastonbury Festival heatwave rolls on, the political outrage is just warming up. Graeme and Nick Charles unpack Kneecap's headline-grabbing set and the pearl-clutching reaction from MPs and a media desperate to censor a culture they don’t understand. Did The 1975 let us down with the announcement mid set they didn't want to do politics.. to…

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EP. 338: ADHD and Pregnancy: What No One Tells You 1:15:02

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Nobody prepares you for ADHD pregnancy brain. Decisions become impossible when choosing between 200 strollers for a baby you've never met, how appointments can completely derail your routine, and focus. The brain fog …

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Jordan Burrow: From reality TV show ‘I Kissed a Boy’ to Speaking His Truth 27:22

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Reality star Jordan Burrow won hearts on I Kissed a Boy—the BBC’s flagship queer dating show hosted by Dannii Minogue—but his story goes beyond the groundbreaking global hit show. In this episode, Jordan opens up about using his platform to start real conversations: from coming out in a remote rural village, his love of football and sports, to his …

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EP. 337: Internal Family Systems for ADHD Women: Less Shame, More Clarity 1:06:32

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ When you live with ADHD, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, shutdown, and shame. But what if there’s a way to interrupt that pattern without judgment, without spiraling, and without trying to “fix” yourse…

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Kitty Scott-Claus: My grief for The Vivienne & Getting lean and sober without Ozempic! 37:00

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Graeme Smith sits down with UK drag royalty Kitty Scott-Claus, who opens up like never before. As a finalist on worldwide TV show - RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, Kitty is riding high — but the past year has brought huge personal change. She speaks movingly about her friend and fellow queen The Vivienne, and the impact her tragic passing had …

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163: Get your FLIRT ON: Dating Smarter, Bolder, and with More Fun Than Ever 56:49

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What if flirting wasn’t awkward, dating didn’t feel like a second job, and attracting love could be playful and powerful? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with the dazzling Lauren Frances, and let me tell you—she brings the magic. From the moment she opens her mouth, you’ll understand why she’s been dubbed The Flirt F…

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EP. 336: Nancy Shapiro on ADHD, Leadership, and Her Legacy at the GRAMMYs 1:14:11

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ How do you thrive in one of the most demanding industries in the world, while quietly navigating ADHD the whole time? Nancy Shapiro spent 33 years as a senior executive at the Recording Academy, home of the GRAMMYs, w…

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SlutDrop - Topher drops by 22:43

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Cute lil catchup with Topher and Graeme. Topher is the sexual freedom awards writer of the year 2025 and a longstanding OUTCAST alumni. Once again his services have been in demand on various podcasts to talk about him dating downlow guys, it's worth unpacking what the appeal and issues are. And a chat about coercion and bribery in the chemsex scene…

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EP. 335: Healing the ADHD–Trauma Burnout Loop with Dr. Lorre Laws 1:03:38

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ You can’t out-organize trauma. You can’t schedule your way out of burnout. But you can begin to heal, and in doing so, everything else starts to shift. Dr. Lorre Laws has spent over three decades helping people do jus…

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Queer grief is different 28:48

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Graeme Smith is joined by writer and Queer I Am podcast host Andrew Flewitt for a deeply personal conversation about queer grief — the kind that isn’t always spoken about, but lives quietly inside so many of us. Andrew’s new book, Do You Believe in Life After Loss?, explores the grief queer people carry: the loss of lovers, of friends taken too soo…

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162: 🧠 Conscious Dating: How Inner Work, Self-Worth & Energy Shape the Love You Attract with Angela Nicole Holton 47:22

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If you’re done with surface-level situationships and ready for soul-stirring, conscious connection—this one’s for you. ✨ In this episode, I sit down with internationally recognized dating and relationship coach Angela Nicole Holton for a heart-opening, no-fluff conversation about what it really takes to attract lasting, authentic love. Angela was n…

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EP. 334: Why Crafting Isn’t Cute—It’s Critical with Vickie Howell 55:07

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Vickie Howell discovered something most people never do: the exact moment her brain went quiet. It happened when her hands were busy with yarn and needles, long before she had words for ADHD or understood why making t…

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WHAT A GIRL WANTS? - DIVA's Roxy Bourdillon joins the chat 35:46

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This week we chat to Roxy Bourdillon, the editor in chief of DIVA magazine, the world's biggest media outlet for queer, trans and non binary women. Roxy has a new book called "What a girl wants" in which she charts the path of her teenage, sexually unsure self all the way to heading up one of the world's biggest queer media outlets, even using her …