About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of disability, identity, and dating through humorous and heartfelt discussions.

Welcome back to the third installment of our "Dating with Disabilities" miniseries on Disability Empowerment Now. Host Keith Murfee-Deconcini is joined by Liv Mamone and Andrew Gurza for a conversation that starts with names and identities but quickly descends into a hilarious and heartfelt deep-dive into the realities of sex, aging, and "celebrity crushes" for the disabled community. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on: The Naming Game: Liv explains why she transitioned from "Olivia" to "Liv" to carve out space in the New York slam scene and explore gender nonconformity. The Humphrey Bogart Affinity: Keith reveals his "man crush" and why he’s drawn to the unique speech patterns and identities of classic Hollywood icons. The Small World of Disability: How the "Disability Small World" means Liv already knows Keith’s exes, and why that dynamic is both a blessing and a "mind-f***." The "40 Crisis": Andrew warns Liv about the "crushing depression" of turning 40, while they discuss how disability can make you feel advanced in some areas of life and a "17-year-old girl" in others. Sexual Realities & Antidepressants: A candid (and funny) look at how Prozac affects libido…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Murfee-DeConcini

Guests: Liv Mamone, Andrew Gurza

Topics covered

• disability and dating
• identity
• celebrity crushes
• aging
• sexuality
• mental health

Keywords

• disability
• dating
• identity
• celebrity crushes
• mental health
• sexuality
• aging

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