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

118 - Your Disability's Superpower

We're diving into the incredible world of resilience, and how living with a disability can actually be a superpower when it comes to dating and relationships. So, you might be wondering, "How on earth can THIS be a...
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117 - Mean People

On today’s show we’re keeping it real and tackling the tough stuff with a side of humor. We're diving into a topic that many of us can relate to but might not talk about enough—dealing with mean comments about dating...
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116 - Got a Dating Plan?

Grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, because today's topic is all about dating and why having a game plan for the new year can be a game-changer in your quest for meaningful connections. So, let's dive right in....
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115 - Dating Improves Quality of Life

We're talking about dating and relationships, but with a special focus on why it's a quality of life issue for people with disabilities. Love and connection have a profound impact on our health, happiness, and...
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114 - Ignored Needs and Gingerbread Houses

Season #1

Why a Dating Curriculum? We have quite a few terrific curriculums out there teaching people with disabilities about sexuality and sexual rights. But as I always say, what about dating?? I know much of my podcast and...
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113 - Dealing With Judgments

In the complex world of dating, our judgments and attitudes can significantly impact the dynamics of our relationships. Whether it's societal expectations, personal biases, or the influence of stereotypes,...
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112 - Questions to Ask for Healthy Sexuality

Season #1

It's crucial when you are fostering a healthy sense of sexuality and relationships, that you reflect on where you're at by beginning to ask these questions: When you think of being in a relationship, what do you...
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111 - Beliefs to Challenge for Dating Success

I have done several podcasts about the power of beliefs when it comes to dating. Actually when I think about the work I do in dating and relationships, it’s really all about mindset. Transforming my own beliefs from...
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110 - Respectfully Not Giving a ...

Bear with me for a minute on this one so that I can properly explain this. A Love for Grocery Shopping Wanna know a weird fact about me? I LOVE grocery shopping! Yes, I know many people dread this unavoidable task....
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109 - Saying No to Sexual Ableism

We have an important topic to discuss: the significance of saying no to sexual ableism in dating and relationships, especially for people with disabilities. Understanding Sexual Ableism Let's start by defining sexual...
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108 - Online & Offline Dating Advice

Do you sometimes read online advice articles and think, "Well, I didn’t learn anything new?" I often feel that way about articles offering dating advice, and many times, the articles don’t speak to the particular...
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107 - Why I Don’t Feel Attractive

"I don't feel attractive." If you haven’t said that at some point in your life, I think you’re in a very small and fortunate group. Most of us have grappled with this feeling, which is really a belief, at some point...
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