Ep39 - Robyn Vasquez-Gutierrez

How often do you focus on your breath?

Do you ever tap into your insecurities and reframe them into strengths?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst turned Mindset & Self-Compassion Coach about the pivot they made into coaching, their self care practices, and diving into their values to hone in what really matters.

Ep38 - Leah Noble

Have you ever worked with a Court Appointed Special Advocate?

How often are you considering trauma during caregiver coaching, IEP meetings, and treatment protocols?

During today’s meal— I speak with a Court Appointed Special Advocate about the wins and challenges of the work she does, collaborating with large groups, and having the patience to navigate a slow system.

Ep37 - Lauren James

Have you ever debated leaving the field to pursue a different career?

Do you ever dive deep to determine the values behind your work?

During today’s meal— I speak with an auDHD behavior analyst about her new projects, how life has shifted since becoming a mom, and what financial security and freedom looks like to her.

Ep36 - Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo

How often do you stop and celebrate your wins and accomplishments?

How often do you seek mentorship and networking outside of your immediate environment?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and co-founder of APIABA about being trauma-informed in our caregiver coaching sessions, her favorite insult, and her accomplishments in the past 10 years.

Ep35 - Lindsay Lundquist

Have you ever been dismissed because of your age?

Do you wish you could tell people to not judge a book by its cover?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst who owns her own company and recently published her first children’s book. We discuss her new book, what it’s been like starting a company, and listening to our gut when things don’t feel right.

Ep34 - Carolyn “Behaviorshorty” Smith

Have you ever caught yourself analyzing a date’s behavior?

Do you ever take yourself out on solo dates?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst who has combined ABA and dating, about what she wishes she knew when she started in the field, how she practices self care, and her worst first date.

Ep33 - Landa Fox

Do you get uncomfortable talking about sexual health, especially with caregivers?

Do you wish talking about sex was less taboo?

During today’s meal— I speak with a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator about affirming and rights-based sex education, actions we can take to become more comfortable discussing these topics, as well as my dinner guest’s favorite dessert.

*Content warning, we will be talking about sexual health/behavior during this episode.*

Ep32 - Carly Bereznay

Have you ever wished you had pushed back against the status quo?

Do you wish there was more collaboration in the field?

During today’s meal— I speak with an SLP BCBA about collaborating, gestalt language processing, self care, and our mutual love of iced coffee year round.

Ep31 - Rosangela Estrada

Have you ever been told that you’re too combative because you ask questions?

Do you believe there’s a link between mental health and physical health?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, personal trainer, and small business owner about goals for 2024, what advice they’d give to their younger self, and their New York food recommendations.

Ep30 - Erika Preciado

Have you ever been told you’re too emotional?

Do you feel like you have to remove part of yourself in order to be professional?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior intervention developer about their role models, how to use empathy and emotions to remove barriers with caregivers, and advice on ethical mentors. We also talk about being Scorpios and eating figs!