On this episode, we really dive deeper into the world of disability. We unpack assumptions people made about disability as a whole, as well as Sam's experiences with assumptions about himself. We compare what his disability looks like "on paper" versus what real life actually looks like.

We also take on talking about assumptions made about us as an interabled couple - from how we met, what our day-to-day is like, and more. This episode is really about challenging stereotypes, changing perspectives, and showing that disability does not define any person.

Thanks for listening today - and be sure to follow up on social media:

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Disclaimer:

These are just our opinions, experience and advice. There is no intention to offend or upset anyone. We respect your opinion and kindly ask you to respect ours. We also understand that they may not reflect the views or values of any organization or community, and that’s okay — everyone’s experiences are different. Thanks for listening with an open mind!

Music:

We do NOT own any music in the episode. It was provided by the following link below:

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Production:

Special shoutout to our great friend, Sean Towgood, for being our producer for our show - We appreciate you!

In this episode, we challenge the idea that disability is the biggest obstacle—and instead unpack how society often creates the real barriers. We also chat about how society views any relationship that doesn’t fit the norm—making this conversation relatable far beyond disability. We share what it’s like navigating everyday situations as an interabled couple, from barriers and disrespect to moments where people speak to a partner instead of the disabled person. These experiences open up a bigger conversation about awareness, boundaries, and how we choose to respond.

We also talk about the role of a partner—when to advocate, how to support, and why setting clear boundaries together matters. Ashley brings insight from her work in developmental services, highlighting how society can devalue people who are seen as “different,” and what it actually looks like to support others in a way that respects their dignity and autonomy.

Thanks for listening! We always take listener questions and topic requests, so you’re part of the conversation too. Be sure to follow up on social media:

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Disclaimer:

These are just our opinions, experience and advice. There is no intention to offend or upset anyone. We respect your opinion and kindly ask you to respect ours. We also understand that they may not reflect the views or values of any organization or community, and that’s okay — everyone’s experiences are different. Thanks for listening with an open mind!

Production:

Special shoutout to our great friend, Sean Towgood, for being our producer for our show - We appreciate you!

In this episode, we explore the things that actually matter in relationships. From communication and adaptability to understanding each other’s needs, we talk about what supportive partnership looks like in real life - from the lens of an interabled couple.

We share experiences, insights and even some research on how to be a good partner to someone who has a disability. We also touch on the often-overlooked side of the conversation: how disabled partners can show up well in relationships with able-bodied partners.

This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding, growth, and becoming the partner your person actually needs - as it does for all relationships. We hope you enjoy!

Take a look below at the articles we mentioned in this episode:

https://rootedinrights.org/dating-and-disability-navigating-life-together-in-an-unaccommodating-world/

https://medium.com/@emily_rj/10-things-to-know-before-dating-someone-with-a-disability-6bf6eb8ae196

Thanks for listening! We always take listener questions and topic requests, so you’re part of the conversation too. Be sure to follow up on social media:

Tiktok/Instagram/Facebook: The Interabled Couple (@theinterabledcouple)

Disclaimer:

These are just our opinions, experience and advice. There is no intention to offend or upset anyone. We respect your opinion and kindly ask you to respect ours. We also understand that they may not reflect the views or values of any organization or community, and that’s okay — everyone’s experiences are different. Thanks for listening with an open mind!

Production:

Special shoutout to our great friend, Sean Towgood, for being our producer for our show - We appreciate you!

On our very first episode, we dive into family dynamics in relationships. We touch on how both our families reacted when we were dating, challenges, turning points, and everything in between. We also talk about how families can be a huge factor in any relationship - not just an interabled one. We hope you enjoy.

Thanks for listening! We always take listener questions and topic requests, so you’re part of the conversation too. Be sure to follow up on social media:

Tiktok/Instagram/Facebook: The Interabled Couple (@theinterabledcouple)

Disclaimer:

These are just our opinions, experience and advice. There is no intention to offend or upset anyone. We respect your opinion and kindly ask you to respect ours. We also understand that they may not reflect the views or values of any organization or community, and that’s okay — everyone’s experiences are different. Thanks for listening with an open mind!

Production:

Special shoutout to our great friend, Sean Towgood, for being our producer for our show - We appreciate you!

Welcome to The Interabled Couple Podcast.

We’re like any couple navigating life, love, and everything in between — just with a few extra logistics.

On this show we talk openly about what it actually looks like to be an interabled couple: relationships, boundaries, family dynamics, assumptions, awkward social encounters, and the everyday realities that most tend to leave out of the narrative. Some episodes are funny, some are hard, and most are a bit of both.

Our goal isn’t only to share our experience — it’s to show that interabled (or disabled) relationships aren’t inspirational or tragic… they’re just relationships. Messy, challenging, complicated, and worth understanding.

We always take listener questions and topic requests, so you’re part of the conversation too.

In this trailer, we just start off with a short intro pilot for our listeners so that they know what is in store - we hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer:

These are just our opinions, experience and advice. There is no intention to offend or upset anyone. We respect your opinion and kindly ask you to respect ours. We also understand that they may not reflect the views or values of any organization or community, and that’s okay — everyone’s experiences are different. Thanks for listening with an open mind!

This music is NOT owned by us. It was provided by the following link below:

https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/9f4f5f4a-c447-4b74-ac50-342d9aa665c2/

Production:

Special shoutout to our great friend, Sean Towgood, for being our producer for our show - We appreciate you!