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

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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158 - So Worth It

If you’ve experienced adversity in dating because of being marginalized for your disability or appearance, it can be easy to feel discouraged. You may have faced rejection or felt misunderstood by people who couldn't...
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157 - Do People Get You?

For centuries, people with disabilities have struggled to be seen, to have others look at us and recognize us for the people we are. As I said in a recent episode, historically we have either been gawked at as though...
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156 - Dating on Your Terms

I think it’s part of the human experience to struggle against how others perceive or judge us and keep returning to how we define ourselves. This is especially true when you live with a disability or some other...
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