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

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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155 - Three Keys in Getting What You Want in Dating

I’ve been sharing various techniques and strategies we not only teach but help you to really embody within our Dating Made Easier community. Ultimately, dating in general is about getting that relationship you want....
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154 - Radical Acceptance in Dating

From time to time, I like to share concepts I teach inside the Dating Made Easier community about developing a mindset for not only successful dating, but for greater happiness in life. You Are More Than Judgments You...
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153 - Rank Your Dating Needs

When considering your needs in dating and relationships, it's helpful to think about them in terms of a hierarchy, much like Maslow's hierarchy of needs. At the base level, you must first feel safe, both emotionally...
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152 - The Asset of Being Different

One of the key struggles for many who have been marginalized in the dating scene is feeling like a disability or other significant difference is a detractor for others. Whether you believe it’s seen as a burden, a...
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