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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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151 - Believe in Your Dating Possibilities
Much of the key to success in general and especially in dating and relationships is your mental approach, mainly what you believe is possible for yourself and your life. This is particularly true if you live with a...
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150 - Your Dating Past Doesn't Define Your Future
Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Future in Dating
It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that past experiences dictate future outcomes, especially in the realm of dating. If you've faced disappointment, rejection,...
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149 - The Unsexy Part of Dating You Need
When I talk about “doing the work” in dating and relationships, what comes to mind? Swiping? Being on a lot of dating apps? Trying to date as many people as you can? I’m actually not referring to any of that when I...
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148 - Mastering Five Modern Dating Challenges
Confession time. I have not dated in 17 years. However, I specialize in helping people to date successfully. It’s a bit of a conundrum, isn’t it? But I obviously don’t date because at one time, I successfully dated...
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147 - Pride and Vulnerability Together?
Intertwining disability pride and vulnerability is an enriching journey that brings forth a unique perspective on love, belonging, and joy. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher on vulnerability, emphasizes that it is...
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146 - Pride and Your Partnership Potential
Disability Pride and Being the Partner You Want to Be
While I am a mental health counselor, I am very drawn to the practice of life coaching because it focuses so much on thought and behavior change. I believe any...
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