Dating, Relationships, and Disability

Dating, Relationships, and Disability

Hosted by: Kathy O'Connell

We offer strategies, encouragement, and mindset tips on dating with a disability. We talk about how to navigate sexual ableism, focus on your power to attract, and develop happy and healthy relationships.

Episodes

171 - Your Body and Dating

Register here for Dating Made Easier and the Doing the Impossible in Dating workshop on January 8. People with disabilities can transform their dating lives by healing body shame and embracing their authentic selves....
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170 - What Would Your Future Self Tell You?

You're being welcomed into an intimate and empowering conversation that speaks directly to your experience navigating relationships and disability during the holiday season. Moving beyond common narratives of...
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169 - Holiday Reflections on Disability, Love, and Authentic Connection

Happy Holidays! We  dive deep into reimagining the holiday season through the lens of disability and authentic connection. We explore not just the challenges, but the rich opportunities for meaningful relationships...
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168 - Managing Holiday Loneliness

 The holiday season, often centered around family and togetherness, can amplify feelings of isolation, particularly for those navigating dating while feeling marginalized. Loneliness during this time is common, but...
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167 - Boundaries on Dating Apps

Dating App Boundaries: Protecting Your Well-Being In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of setting boundaries on dating apps. Dating online can be exciting, but it also comes with unique challenges that...
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166 - Whoa, Boundaries Please

 Check out the Annual Sale for Dating Made Easier here. Check out our sale on professional training and our Empowering Healthy Relationships curriculum. Boundaries are not about pushing people away, but creating...
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165 - Decision + Action = Changes You Long For

Check out the Annual Sale for Dating Made Easier here. Check out our sale on professional training and our Empowering Healthy Relationships curriculum. The Power of Decision-Making: Breaking Free from Paralysis We've...
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163 - Ask Three Friends

Looking for a fresh approach to dating? Consider asking three people you know if they're aware of anyone single who might be interested in dating. This strategy leverages your existing social network and reveals...
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162 - Don't Go It Alone

Click here or here for the very special early offer mentioned in the podcast. In today’s dating world, where dating apps and casual relationships dominate, finding meaningful connections can feel more challenging than...
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161 - Love, Marriage, Brain Injury

  Key Links: Register here for the November 6 Dating Narrative Workshop. Check out the Firewalk book mentioned in the podcast. Connect with Angie here. Ever wondered if a disability could break the bonds of love? This...
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160 - What’s Your Dating Story? Change It, Change Everything

Have you ever thought about what your dating narrative is? Whether you realize it or not, there’s a story you tell yourself about your dating life. This narrative shapes how you approach relationships, influences your...
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159 - The BAN Aid Approach to Dating

The work I do with people around dating and relationships is personal with disabilities. What I mean by this is I help you with the only thing you can control about dating - yourself. I think a big reason why people...
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