Dating, Relationships, and Disability
Kathy O'Connell
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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.
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235 - Building Confidence in Dating: A Sex Therapist's Perspective
·36m - 2
212 - Beyond Swiping: Dating Strategies That Works When Put Into Action
·38m - 3
217 - Why I'm Ending Dating Made Easier
·13m - 4
230 - From Hopeless to Empowered: 5 Actions That Change Your Dating Journey
·23m - 5
204 - The Five Stages Toward Dating Success
·35m - 6
206 - Transitioning From Friendship to Romance
·42m - 7
215 - The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Transforming Dating and Relationships
·1h 1m - 8
213 - Sustaining Your Dating Confidence: The Mastery Phase
·38m - 9
Special Announcement: Doors Closing, Free Dating Challenge and Workshop
·5m - 10
214 - Dating While Neurospicy
·32m - 11
210 - The Six Pillars of Unshakeable Dating Confidence
·38m - 12
207 - Dating with Dyslexia - These Tips Apply to Many
·44m - 13
197 - Come Out Disabled in Dating
·26m - 14
Loving Our Bodies Workshop Announcement
·5m - 15
202 - Using AI to Meet People
·33m - 16
198 - The Goldilocks Method: Why Being Picky Actually Gets You Better Dates
·49m - 17
224 - Burned, Blocked, and Brave: Rewriting Your Story
·36m - 18
223 - Doing the Impossible in Dating
·32m - 19
222 - Being Single During the Holidays (Replay)
·20m - 20
221 - Be So Amazing You Cannot Be Ignored
·28m - 21
220 - Five Essential Green Flags for Dating
·31m - 22
219 - Feeling Beauty: Redefining Attraction After Loss
·41m - 23
218 - From Codependent to Confident: Building Boundaries in Dating
·32m - 24
211 - Stage 3: From Confidence to Strategy - Your Dating Action Plan
·45m - 25
209 - Rewriting Your Story: Foundation Work Before You Start Dating
·40m - 26
205 - Changing Culture: How Dateability is Redefining Dating
·45m - 27
200 - From Workplace to Romance: How Allyship Transforms Relationship
·37m - 28
Workshop Announcement: Using the Let Them Theory for Empowered Dating
·5m - 29
201 - An AI App That Actually Wants You to Find Love
·50m - 30
199 - The Power of the Let Them Theory in Dating
·39m - 31
196 - Dating with a Visible Difference
·33m - 32
195 - Developing Self-Worth: How to Feel Deserving of Love and Respect
·24m - 33
194 - Don't Let Your Past Predict Your Future
·28m - 34
193 - The Reality of Dating as Both Disabled and LGBTQ+
·42m - 35
191 - Making the Most of Summer
·22m - 36
226 - Mission Statements for Dating
·33m - 37
189 - How a Dating Mentor Helps
·30m - 38
188 - Becoming the Partner You Want to Attract
·27m - 39
190 - When to Consider a Dating Coach: Four Signs You Might Need Support
·26m - 40
227 - Why I Pivoted
·28m - 41
234 - The Roadmap You Never Had
·39m - 42
233 - A Dating App For People Wanting to Marry
·27m - 43
232 - When You Feel Invisible in Dating
·33m - 44
231 - Eat Something Sexy!
·30m - 45
225 - You Don't Have to Figure Dating Out Alone: Why Coaching Works
·27m - 46
238 - The Real Work of Dating with a Disability: What No One Else Is Teaching
A mental health counselor offers strategies and encouragement for dating with a disability, addressing ableism and building healthy relationships.
Apr 14, 2026·41m - 47
237 - Making Friends as an Adult: Why It's Hard and How Friending Helps
A mental health counselor provides strategies and encouragement for dating with a disability, addressing ableism and relationship skills.
Apr 7, 2026·32m - 48
236 - You're Not Behind: Building Dating Confidence Stage by Stage
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces her curriculum on the five stages of dating success for people with disabilities.
Mar 31, 2026·32m - 49
229 - Five Mindset Shifts for When Dating Feels Hopeless
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces an episode focused on five mindset shifts for when dating feels hopeless, particularly for people with disabilities.
Feb 10, 2026·35m·3 clips - 50
228 - Finding Neurobelonging: From Self-Acceptance to Partnership
Host Kathy O'Connell, a mental health counselor, opens the episode by sharing her personal journey from navigating ableism as a single person to being happily married.
Feb 3, 2026·31m·3 clips - 51
216 - Your Worth Is Unshakable: Dating, Disability, and Conscious Relationships
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces the podcast 'Dating, Relationships, and Disability' as a resource for love and happiness regardless of ability.
Nov 11, 2025·33m·3 clips - 52
203 - ADHD, Autism & Love: Navigating Dating with Neurodivergence
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces the podcast Dating, Relationships, and Disability, sharing her background as a mental health counselor.
Aug 19, 2025·53m·5 clips - 53
192 - Swiping with Success: Why the App Dateability Changed the Game for This Couple
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces an episode focused on dating with disability, sharing her personal journey from single to married.
Jun 3, 2025·42m·4 clips - 54
187 - Building Emotional Intimacy
This episode promotes a workshop on setting healthy boundaries in relationships for people with disabilities.
Apr 29, 2025·31m - 55
186 - Ableism's Role in Sexual Violence
This episode offers strategies and encouragement for navigating dating with a disability, focusing on overcoming ableism and building healthy relationships.
Apr 22, 2025·42m - 56
185 - The Hidden Crisis: Sexual Violence Against People with Disabilities
A mental health counselor shares insights and strategies for dating with a disability, addressing ableism and promoting healthy relationships.
Apr 15, 2025·31m - 57
184 - Rejection Survival
Apr 8, 2025·27m - 58
183 - Breaking the Silence: Dating with Invisible Disabilities
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces the podcast, sharing her journey and offering tools for navigating dating with a disability.
Apr 1, 2025·26m - 59
182 - Belief + Action = Results
Mar 25, 2025·31m - 60
181 - How to Not Give Up
Host Kathy O'Connell introduces the podcast's mission to help people with disabilities navigate dating and relationships, sharing her personal journey and professional insights as a mental health counselor.
Mar 18, 2025·30m - 61
180 - Confidence in Everything BUT Dating
Mar 11, 2025·23m - 62
179 - Empathy in Dating
Mar 4, 2025·25m - 63
178 - Finding Partners Who Value Diversity
Feb 25, 2025·25m - 64
177 - Tips for Dating When You're Marginalized
Feb 18, 2025·27m - 65
176 - "Can You Have Sex?"
Feb 11, 2025·18m - 66
175 - Lean Into the Cringe: Dating Through Discomfort
Feb 4, 2025·24m - 67
174 - Why Dating Should Be Seen as a Quality of Life Issue
Jan 28, 2025·36m - 68
173 - The Journey of Dating Matters More Than the Destination
Jan 21, 2025·21m - 69
172 - Before You Date
Jan 14, 2025·27m - 70
171 - Your Body and Dating
Jan 7, 2025·30m - 71
170 - What Would Your Future Self Tell You?
Dec 31, 2024·21m - 72
169 - Holiday Reflections on Disability, Love, and Authentic Connection
Dec 24, 2024·11m - 73
168 - Managing Holiday Loneliness
Dec 17, 2024·17m - 74
167 - Boundaries on Dating Apps
Dec 10, 2024·24m - 75
166 - Whoa, Boundaries Please
Dec 2, 2024·18m - 76
165 - Decision + Action = Changes You Long For
Nov 26, 2024·28m - 77
163 - Ask Three Friends
Nov 19, 2024·23m - 78
162 - Don't Go It Alone
Nov 12, 2024·23m - 79
161 - Love, Marriage, Brain Injury
Nov 5, 2024·53m - 80
160 - What’s Your Dating Story? Change It, Change Everything
Oct 29, 2024·30m - 81
159 - The BAN Aid Approach to Dating
Oct 22, 2024·28m - 82
158 - So Worth It
Oct 15, 2024·25m - 83
157 - Do People Get You?
Oct 8, 2024·17m - 84
156 - Dating on Your Terms
Oct 1, 2024·21m - 85
155 - Three Keys in Getting What You Want in Dating
Sep 24, 2024·30m - 86
154 - Radical Acceptance in Dating
Sep 17, 2024·26m - 87
153 - Rank Your Dating Needs
Sep 10, 2024·30m - 88
152 - The Asset of Being Different
Sep 3, 2024·19m - 89
151 - Believe in Your Dating Possibilities
Aug 27, 2024·24m - 90
150 - Your Dating Past Doesn't Define Your Future
Aug 20, 2024·22m - 91
149 - The Unsexy Part of Dating You Need
Aug 13, 2024·29m - 92
148 - Mastering Five Modern Dating Challenges
Aug 6, 2024·30m - 93
147 - Pride and Vulnerability Together?
Jul 30, 2024·28m - 94
146 - Pride and Your Partnership Potential
Jul 23, 2024·24m - 95
145 - Hurt People Hurt
Jul 16, 2024·28m - 96
144 - Rock Dating With Pride
The host promotes a free webinar on empowering disabled daters and discusses Disability Pride Month.
Jul 9, 2024·26m - 97
143 - Choose Self Love
Jul 2, 2024·20m - 98
142 - Knowing Your Worthiness
Jun 25, 2024·29m - 99
141 - Envisioning Your Person
Jun 18, 2024·27m - 100
140 - Why Inclusive Dating Matters
Jun 11, 2024·34m - 101
139 - Beliefs About Dating That Create Success
Jun 4, 2024·21m - 102
138 - Beliefs for Dating Success
May 28, 2024·23m - 103
137 - Rock Solid Confidence While Dating
May 21, 2024·34m - 104
136 - How to Keep Your Self Esteem Intact While Dating
A mental health counselor shares strategies for dating with a disability, focusing on self-esteem and overcoming sexual ableism.
May 16, 2024·32m - 105
135 - Play It Again: Feeling Attractive
May 7, 2024·23m - 106
134 - Dating Can Affect Mental Health
Apr 30, 2024·28m - 107
133 - Cultivating Confidence and Authenticity for Real Relationships
Apr 23, 2024·32m - 108
132 - Deconstructing Barriers One Hour at a Time
Apr 16, 2024·26m - 109
131 - Dating Empowerment as a Shield Against Sexual Assault
Apr 9, 2024·25m - 110
130 - More Than A Friend - Worthy of Romance
Apr 2, 2024·40m - 111
129 - Why I Don't Play Cupid - I Want More For You
Mar 26, 2024·36m - 112
128 - Why “I Don’t Know” Will Keep You Lonely
Mar 19, 2024·27m - 113
127 - Your Roadmap to Meeting New People
Mar 12, 2024·28m - 114
126 - What Else Are You Gonna Do?
Mar 5, 2024·33m - 115
125 - Disability Specific Dating Issues
Feb 27, 2024·34m - 116
124 - 10 Ways to Meet People
Feb 20, 2024·38m - 117
123 - Initiating Conversations
Feb 13, 2024·28m - 118
122 - The Big Three
Feb 6, 2024·39m - 119
121 - Making Dating More Inclusive
Jan 30, 2024·32m - 120
120 - 3 Key Communication Skills
Jan 23, 2024·32m - 121
119 - Want Meaningful Connections? Try This
Jan 16, 2024·25m - 122
118 - Your Disability's Superpower
Jan 9, 2024·15m - 123
117 - Mean People
Jan 2, 2024·17m - 124
116 - Got a Dating Plan?
Dec 26, 2023·20m - 125
115 - Dating Improves Quality of Life
Dec 19, 2023·28m - 126
114 - Ignored Needs and Gingerbread Houses
Dec 12, 2023·52m - 127
113 - Dealing With Judgments
Dec 5, 2023·25m - 128
112 - Questions to Ask for Healthy Sexuality
Nov 28, 2023·35m - 129
111 - Beliefs to Challenge for Dating Success
Nov 21, 2023·37m - 130
110 - Respectfully Not Giving a ...
Nov 14, 2023·32m - 131
109 - Saying No to Sexual Ableism
Nov 7, 2023·38m - 132
108 - Online & Offline Dating Advice
Oct 31, 2023·31m - 133
107 - Why I Don’t Feel Attractive
Oct 24, 2023·23m - 134
106 - At Last, A GOOD Dating App
Oct 17, 2023·53m - 135
105 - Skin in the Game
Oct 10, 2023·47m - 136
104 - Why Is Dating So Hard?
Oct 3, 2023·33m - 137
103 - What I Would Have Said
Sep 26, 2023·37m - 138
102 - The Rise in Interabled Couples
Sep 19, 2023·26m - 139
101 - Time for Something New in Dating
Sep 12, 2023·20m - 140
100 - Being Adaptable in Dating
Sep 5, 2023·18m - 141
99 - Dating as a Problem to Solve
Aug 29, 2023·21m - 142
98 - Burnout On Dating? Here's What To Do
Aug 22, 2023·25m - 143
97 - These Three Made All The Difference
Aug 15, 2023·29m - 144
96 - This Is Me
Aug 8, 2023·26m - 145
95 - Challenges and Support For LGBTQ+
Aug 1, 2023·40m - 146
94 - Struggles Are Part of Pride
Jul 25, 2023·16m - 147
93 - Healing Body Shame
Jul 18, 2023·20m - 148
92 - Disability Pride in Dating
Jul 11, 2023·25m - 149
91 - Freedom
Jul 4, 2023·19m - 150
90 - Ghosting
Jun 27, 2023·22m - 151
89 - Developing a Healthy Sense of Sexuality
Jun 20, 2023·32m - 152
88 - When The People You Love Don’t Want You To Date
Jun 12, 2023·20m - 153
87 - Lessons From The Pride Community
Jun 5, 2023·18m - 154
86 - Too Busy to Date?
May 30, 2023·20m - 155
85 - Belief Audit
May 16, 2023·22m - 156
84 - 5 Things I Stopped Doing That Led to Ultimate Dating Success
May 9, 2023·30m - 157
83 - Safety Tips as a Way to Enjoy Online Dating
May 2, 2023·22m - 158
82 - Dating Empowerment Through Happiness and Safety
Apr 25, 2023·28m - 159
81 - Sexual Assault and Disability
Apr 18, 2023·29m - 160
80 - Marriage Inequality with Nichole Hastings
Apr 11, 2023·39m - 161
79 - Why We Date
Apr 4, 2023·17m - 162
78 - Dating Disabled Through a Disability Justice and LGBTQ+ Perspective
Mar 28, 2023·1h 5m - 163
77 - Marco and Dana: Take a Chance
Mar 21, 2023·53m - 164
76 - His Perspective: Stay True to Yourself
Mar 14, 2023·22m - 165
74 - Small Changes for BIG Results
Mar 7, 2023·25m - 166
75 - Why We Date
Mar 7, 2023·17m - 167
73 - The Only Question to Ask on a First Date
Feb 28, 2023·41m - 168
72 - What is Essential for Dating: Belief, Plan, Support
Feb 21, 2023·28m - 169
71 - A Tinder Success Story
Feb 14, 2023·55m - 170
Announcement - Celebrate Valentine's Day With Us!
Feb 10, 2023·3m - 171
70 -Deciding Who You Want To Be
Feb 7, 2023·13m - 172
69 - You May Not Need Confidence to Date
Jan 31, 2023·11m - 173
68 - Why Dating Memberships
Jan 24, 2023·21m - 174
67 - What’s Possible for You in Dating?
Jan 17, 2023·21m - 175
66 - Three Essentials to Make Dating Easier
Jan 10, 2023·19m - 176
65 - Announcement: Supporting Dating and Relationships
Jan 3, 2023·24m - 177
64 - Making Dating Easier in 2023
Dec 27, 2022·26m - 178
63 - When You Get NO Response
Dec 20, 2022·20m - 179
62 - Accommodating for Dating
Dec 13, 2022·16m - 180
61 - What THEY’RE Thinking
Dec 6, 2022·14m - 181
60 - Rising Above Ableism
Nov 29, 2022·26m - 182
59 - Being Grateful in the Dating Process
Nov 22, 2022·11m - 183
58 - Advocating for Dating
Nov 15, 2022·13m - 184
57 - Undoing A Negative Belief
Nov 8, 2022·14m - 185
56 - The MOST Common Dating Question
Nov 1, 2022·21m - 186
55 - Practicing the Law of Attraction
Oct 25, 2022·53m - 187
54 - Why Fear and Doubt Can Be a Good Sign
Oct 18, 2022·14m - 188
53 - Three Goals To Top Off The Year
Oct 11, 2022·12m - 189
52 - The Effects of Ableism on Intimate Relationships
Oct 4, 2022·33m - 190
51 - 8pm and 3am Loneliness
Sep 27, 2022·15m - 191
50 - What's In Your Dating Tool Bag?
Sep 20, 2022·25m - 192
49 - Do You Really Need A Matchmaker?
Sep 13, 2022·22m - 193
48 - I Want To Talk With YOU
Sep 6, 2022·17m - 194
47 - Get Out Of Your Head
Aug 30, 2022·30m - 195
46 - For All The Men Out There
Aug 23, 2022·31m - 196
45 - Letting Go of Preconceptions
Aug 16, 2022·35m - 197
44 - Wise Advice on Dating (Part 2 with Shirley Paceley)
Aug 9, 2022·22m - 198
43 - Shine A Light (a chat with Shirley Paceley)
Aug 2, 2022·27m - 199
42 - A Ramp to Hearts and Minds
Jul 26, 2022·20m - 200
41 - Why We Need Disability Pride in Dating
Jul 19, 2022·12m - 201
40 - What We Believe is What Others See
Jul 12, 2022·30m - 202
39 - "What's Wrong With You?"
Jul 5, 2022·17m - 203
38 - Choosing Dreams Over Fear
Jun 28, 2022·17m - 204
37 - Lessons From the Pride Community on Dating With a Disability
Jun 21, 2022·16m - 205
36 - Holding Space for Discomfort
Jun 14, 2022·23m - 206
35 - Neurodivergency and Finding Acceptance
Jun 7, 2022·23m - 207
34 - What to Tell Yourself to Increase Dating Confidence
May 31, 2022·19m - 208
33 - Why "Everyone" Will Trip You Up
May 24, 2022·14m - 209
32 - What It's Like Having a Partner with a Disability
May 17, 2022·37m - 210
31 -How to Break Up
May 10, 2022·16m - 211
30 - Rejection
May 3, 2022·12m - 212
29 - How to Meet People
Apr 26, 2022·24m - 213
28 - Attract, Don't Chase
Apr 19, 2022·13m - 214
27 - Dating Strategy #4 - Having a Personal Plan to Take Action?
Apr 12, 2022·23m - 215
26 - Dating Strategy #3: Communicate Boldly and Positively About Your Disability
Apr 5, 2022·15m - 216
25 - Dating Strategy #2 - How Do You Describe Yourself?
Mar 29, 2022·14m - 217
24 - Four Strategies to Successfully Dating Mini Series
Mar 22, 2022·18m - 218
#23 - No Thumbs Required In This Relationship
Mar 15, 2022·48m - 219
22 - Managing Your Mind to Improve Dating
Mar 8, 2022·12m - 220
21 - Sexuality Education with Katherine McLaughlin
Mar 1, 2022·39m - 221
Episode 20 - Who's Your Support System for Dating?
Feb 22, 2022·15m - 222
Episode 19 From Online Dating to Engaged
Feb 14, 2022·41m - 223
Episode 18 - Heart of Relationships Virtual Conference
Feb 8, 2022·26m - 224
Episode 17 - Bringing Disability Into Relationships
Feb 1, 2022·22m - 225
Episode 16 - Saying NO!
Jan 25, 2022·13m - 226
Episode 15 - Safe and Strong in Relationships
Jan 18, 2022·16m - 227
Episode 14 - Safety on Dating Sites and Apps
Jan 11, 2022·17m - 228
Episode 13 - Dating Sites and Apps
Jan 4, 2022·18m - 229
Episode 12 - Your Dating Profile
Dec 28, 2021·15m - 230
Episode 11 - Disclosing Your Disability
Dec 21, 2021·15m - 231
Episode 10 - How to Cultivate the Power to Attract
Dec 14, 2021·19m - 232
Bonus Episode - Being Single During The Holidays
Dec 9, 2021·15m - 233
9 - Moving From Dreaming To Dating
Dec 7, 2021·15m - 234
8 - "We All Want the Same Thing"
Nov 30, 2021·40m - 235
7 - Got Problem Solving Strategies?
Nov 23, 2021·19m - 236
6 - I Met Someone, Now What?
Nov 16, 2021·17m - 237
5 - Increasing Dating Confidence
Nov 9, 2021·15m - 238
4 - Believing in Yourself, The Hardest Work
Nov 1, 2021·17m - 239
Potential As Dating and Relationship Partners
Oct 23, 2021·27m - 240
What is Sexual Ableism?
Oct 22, 2021·20m - 241
I’m Just So Uncomfortable
Oct 19, 2021·23m