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

Workshop Announcement: Using the Let Them Theory for Empowered Dating

"Using the Let Them Theory for Empowered Dating"Ā Workshop Registration Link Registration Fee: $10 Stop exhausting yourself trying to manage everyone else's comfort level in dating. This transformativeĀ  workshop...
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199 - The Power of the Let Them Theory in Dating

New Feature Submit your question, dilemma, or challenge related to dating hereĀ and I'll answer it anonymously in a podcast. Let Them Reveal Their True Character Stop managing others' comfort with your disability. Let...
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198 - The Goldilocks Method: Why Being Picky Actually Gets You Better Dates

Ā  Today on the show, Violet Lange, a relationship coach, introduces The Goldilocks Method to dating. Violet overcame trauma and a difficult divorce to find lasting love. She has a deaf daughter with cochlear implants...
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197 - Come Out Disabled in Dating

Register here forĀ Upcoming Dating Workshop,Ā Authentic Dating Success Path: 5 Stages to Confidence and Connection onĀ July 9, 6:30pm EDT via zoom. Disability Pride Month July marks Disability Pride Month, commemorating...
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196 - Dating with a Visible Difference

Register here forĀ Upcoming Dating Workshop,Ā Authentic Dating Success Path: 5 Stages to Confidence and Connection onĀ July 9, 6:30pm EDT via zoom. Dorsey Ross from Westchester, PA has Apert syndrome, a birth defect...
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195 - Developing Self-Worth: How to Feel Deserving of Love and Respect

Dating confidence comes down to what you believe about yourself and your potential as a partner. Beliefs about yourself help you feel more positive and successful, because whatever you think about yourself gives off...
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194 - Don't Let Your Past Predict Your Future

Relationship expert Chaya (Jaya Sarah Garcia) shares insights about dating and relationships, particularly for people with disabilities. Chaya, a social worker who can be found on social media as @epicloveexpert, has...
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193 - The Reality of Dating as Both Disabled and LGBTQ+

Ā  Significant Overlap in Identities Research shows that 36% of LGBTQ+ adults report having a disability, compared to 24% of non-LGBTQ+ adults. Among transgender adults, this figure rises to 52%. This creates a...
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192 - Swiping with Success: Why the App Dateability Changed the Game for This Couple

Tina Fegley and Tyler Waldman who met on a dating app called Dateability, a platform specifically designed for inclusive dating, share their story on today's podcast. Tina and Tyler will be special guests inside the...
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191 - Making the Most of Summer

Our next workshop is June 4 onĀ Dating, Rejection, and Disability: Finding Resilience and Connection. Register here for just $10. Embracing Summer's Natural Advantages Summer transforms dating for people with...
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190 - When to Consider a Dating Coach: Four Signs You Might Need Support

When the same patterns emerge with different people—getting ghosted after a few dates or relationships consistently ending at the three-month mark—it's time to look deeper. These repetitions aren't coincidental but...
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189 - How a Dating Mentor Helps

Building Self-Esteem Through Guidance Dating mentors provide crucial external perspective for people with disabilities, helping them recognize their unique qualities beyond societal beauty standards. These mentors...
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