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52 - The Effects of Ableism on Intimate Relationships
We're talking about the effects of ableism on intimate relationships. We're talking with my colleague at Radiant Abilities, Alexa Strickland. Alexa is a Mental Health Counselor and Trainer who has researched ableism,...
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51 - 8pm and 3am Loneliness
I want to give you a little context because I realize I often refer to “when I was single,” when talking about when I was on the path of trying to date with a disability. I did not meet my husband until just before I...
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50 - What's In Your Dating Tool Bag?
I want to thank the listeners who have already volunteered for the research interviews my colleague, Alexa, and I are doing. We have gotten such amazing insights and information already. If you would be willing to...
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49 - Do You Really Need A Matchmaker?
I often get messages on social media like this: I’m looking for a disabled woman who wants marriage. Do you know of any honest matchmakers?While my heart goes out to people who have the vulnerability to ask this, I...
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48 - I Want To Talk With YOU
Click this link to schedule a time to talk with myself or my amazing colleague, Alexa. You can schedule at a time that’s convenient for you.One of my biggest goals is to “move the needle on people with disabilities...
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47 - Get Out Of Your Head
Sometimes our own beliefs can be the biggest stumbling blocks to our dating and relationship success. Sometimes we just need to get out of our heads.My friend, Patrick McMullan, is back talking about his experience...
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46 - For All The Men Out There
I've been wanting for a while to do a podcast from the male perspective of someone dating with a disability. Today I have another special guest, a friend of mine for over 30 years, Patrick McMullen. Patrick and I...
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45 - Letting Go of Preconceptions
Whitney Bailey is on a mission to educate society while advocating for the needs of the disabled community and motivating others to maximize their potential.Whitney was born with cerebral palsy. She is a podcast host...
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44 - Wise Advice on Dating (Part 2 with Shirley Paceley)
Today we're continuing our conversation with Shirley Paceley, author of SHINING A LIGHT: Creating Pathways to Equity, Safety, Healing, and Justice With People with Disabilities. See last week's episode for the first...
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43 - Shine A Light (a chat with Shirley Paceley)
I'm reading a great book, SHINING A LIGHT: Creating Pathways to Equity, Safety, Healing, and Justice With People with Disabilities by Shirley Paceley. Shirley Paceley has worked with people with disabilities for 48...
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42 - A Ramp to Hearts and Minds
Today's show is released on the 32nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) act. While it hasn't fix all the issues, or even come close, to providing accessibility to all people with...
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41 - Why We Need Disability Pride in Dating
In the month of July, we’re celebrating Disability Pride. According to the Disability Community Resource Center, Disability Pride is defined “as accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a...
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