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

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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145 - Hurt People Hurt

In today's world, where social media plays a huge role in how we communicate, you may often encounter hurtful comments directed at you or others. These comments can be particularly painful when they attack aspects of...
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144 - Rock Dating With Pride

Disability Pride and Thoughts That Promote It Disability pride is the celebration and acceptance of one’s identity as a person with a disability. It encompasses recognizing the value and worth inherent in being...
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143 - Choose Self Love

Happy July and Disability Pride Month. Now, I like to think this podcast celebrates Disability Pride year round. However, throughout the month, we’ll highlight strategies and techniques for building pride and...
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142 - Knowing Your Worthiness

I often talk about my Power to Attract method when it comes to helping people build their confidence in dating. It involves focusing on your positive attributes, which we all have, that draws others to us. Another way...
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141 - Envisioning Your Person

  Visualizing the person you want to meet as a potential partner is a crucial step in the process of dating, as well as finding a loving and happy relationship. This practice helps clarify your desires and priorities,...
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140 - Why Inclusive Dating Matters

One of my life goals is to “move the needle” on people with disabilities being more viewed as dating and intimate partners.Inclusive dating is a significant part of making that happen. Inclusive dating is all about...
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139 - Beliefs About Dating That Create Success

Maintaining healthy and positive belief systems about oneself and relationships is crucial for mental health, especially in the context of dating. Belief systems shape our perceptions, actions, and interactions. When...
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138 - Beliefs for Dating Success

Believing that you are worthy of finding love and happiness begins with the realization that your current thoughts and beliefs are simply reflections of what you have accepted as true in the past. If you want to...
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137 - Rock Solid Confidence While Dating

Make dating more possible for you! Join our webinar on Dating Simplified in Three Easy Steps and discover how to make your dating journey easier and more successful with just three simple steps. Register for the...
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