Ep29 - Ben Reiman

Are you more of a wait and listen person or a fill the space talker?

What happens when you get two people who like listening to themselves speak on a podcast?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst about being on a reality show, podcasting, and veganism.

Ep28 - Brittany Madruga

Have you ever questioned the path you are on? Are you afraid to change directions for fear of throwing all your hard work away?

During today’s meal— I talk with an amazing AuDHD behavior consultant who recently changed paths and is now living into her confidence and dream projects.

Ep27 - Worner Leland

Do you take data on your own behaviors? Would you ever take frequency data on each tear you cried?

During today’s meal— I talk with a behavior analyst and educator who is passionate about taking data on themself. We discuss neurodiversity, dream projects, self care, and a little about mushrooms.

Ep26 - Michelli Freitas

What’s more important— the ethics guidelines or being culturally sensitive? Are you still worried about being reported over that snack you accepted 5 years ago?

During today’s meal— I speak with a Brazilian behavior analyst about cultural considerations, the growing neurodiversity affirming movement, and truly listening to the population we serve.

Ep25 - Dr. Megan DeLeon

Have you ever heard that behavior analysis can save the world? Do you ever feel like that kind of thinking might create BCBA-holes?

During today’s meal— I talk with a well-known behavior analyst about opening yourself up to collaborating with other fields, the start of the neurodiversity affirming movement, and finding glimmers of joy in everyday life.

Ep24 - Jared Van

Do you wish you knew more about precision teaching and standard celeration? Do you have the heart to chart?

During today’s meal— I speak with a phenomenal BCBA who is making precision teaching and the SCC exciting, digestible, and ultimately more accessible.

Ep23 - Marissa Ayala

Are you your worst critic? Do you doubt your abilities, or ask, “Who am I to do [insert big event here]?”

During today’s meal— I talk to a business owner, a multiple test taker, and someone who decided to feel the fear and do it anyway. We also discuss the universe gently nudging her on her current path.

Ep21 & 22 - Lauryn Elder

Have you ever heard a behavior analyst discuss relationship based treatment? Have you ever wondered how behavior analysis can be used outside of ABA?

In this 2-part feast— I talk to a behavior analyst and certified trauma practitioner about what a “typical” day looks like for her, how she uses our science in different ways, and what she wishes she knew when she was entering the field.

Ep20 - Rashida Biera

Have you ever noticed how most visuals in our field don’t match the clients we serve? Have you ever spent hours scrolling through google images to find more diverse and inclusive materials?

During today’s meal— I speak to a behavior analyst who decided to take matters into her own hands and create high quality, detailed images and educational materials of Black & brown kids & adults for many fields of study like: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, Special Education, and more!

Ep19 - Jenny Owens

Have you ever complained that parents are the hardest part of your job? What if you looked at the competing contingencies that have maintained the parents’ behaviors?

During today’s meal— I talk to fellow behavior analyst, Jenny Owens, who believes we need to stop treating parents like a burden and instead treat them like a key member of the treatment team. We also discuss how labeling clients and parents can skew how practitioners interact with them.