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

25 - Dating Strategy #2 - How Do You Describe Yourself?

We’re back for strategy #2 in our mini series on the Four Strategies to Dating Successfully with a Disability.  How do you describe yourself to potential dates? Do you sound like someone a person would like to get to...
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24 - Four Strategies to Successfully Dating Mini Series

We’re beginning a mini-series over the next few weeks, based on my workshop, Four Strategies to Dating Successfully with a Disability. Each week I’ll give you bit size tips for how to tackle each strategy. The...
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#23 - No Thumbs Required In This Relationship

Bryony Grealish is a food influencer, speaker, trainer, No Thumbs Chef Challenge show host, and is the owner of The Fingerless Kitchen, LLC. A Syracuse native, Brie is a wife and mom to two vibrant, sweet boys. She...
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22 - Managing Your Mind to Improve Dating

I recently was working with someone on his mindset around dating. He was saying how he had difficulty seeing what he had to offer in a relationship, although he would desperately like to have one. He went on to talk...
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21 - Sexuality Education with Katherine McLaughlin

Today, I'm interviewing Katherine McLaughlin, CEO and Lead Trainer of Elevatus Training.Katherine is certified as a sexuality educator by AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists)...
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Episode 20 - Who's Your Support System for Dating?

Success in dating and relationships require support from people outside the relationship. This can be particularly true for people with disabilities. Because, let’s face it, dating in general is hard and dating with a...
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Episode 19 From Online Dating to Engaged

I have such a treat for you today. If you’re listening to this episode close to when this episode is published, Happy Valentine’s Day! I know that Valentine’s Day can be a challenge for some of you who are out there...
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Episode 18 - Heart of Relationships Virtual Conference

Today we’re talking with Anna Hayek, Instructor and Heart of Operations at Mad Hatter Wellness, which specializes in sexuality and healthy relationship training. We talk about the resources and services Mad Hatter...
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Episode 17 - Bringing Disability Into Relationships

I once dated a guy who would say things to me like “I wonder how many people see us together and think you’re my client.” Yeah, very uncool. He also said, “My friend told me she thinks it’s so great that I’m dating...
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Episode 16 - Saying NO!

I was originally going to do this podcast on boundaries, but I realized that what may be more helpful is to talk about the importance of saying NO as a way of developing healthy boundaries. We have to learn to say NO...
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Episode 15 - Safe and Strong in Relationships

A foundation to success in dating and relationships is being safe and feeling empowered in all your interactions. This includes not being taken advantage of physically, emotionally, sexually, or financially. It also...
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Episode 14 - Safety on Dating Sites and Apps

Last week we discussed whether or not to use dating sites and apps. We talked about how that’s an individual choice and up to your comfort level. This week we’re talking about safety on dating sites and apps, not to...
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