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In the Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist Show, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni looks at common issues or phenomena in our personal and professional lives, gives you his thoughts, sometimes rants about it, and provides you with practical solutions rooted in the science of human behavior. Sponsored by the Opioid Awareness Foundation, whose mission is to unify influencers and exercise their platforms to promote international awareness of opioid usage and associated issues to bring attention to ...
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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Program aims to combat the opioid epidemic through education. The program aims to accomplish the following goals: 1. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about best practices for prescribing opioids 2. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about non-opioid pain management therapies 3. Reduce the amount of opioid prescriptions prescribed by eligible prescribers
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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Program aims to combat the opioid epidemic through education. The program aims to accomplish the following goals: 1. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about best practices for prescribing opioids 2. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about non-opioid pain management therapies 3. Reduce the amount of opioid prescriptions prescribed by eligible prescribers
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What does it mean to create healthier, equitable workplaces? How does behavioral science play a key role in this transformation? Join us as we welcome the insightful Portia James to answer these questions. Portia, a prominent leader in the field of behavior analysis, shares her experiences and passion for constructing fair workforces where people f…
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Hey there, fellow behavior analysts and seekers of knowledge! Get ready to dive into an eye-opening episode with Dr. Antonio Harrison, a true maverick in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). And guess what? We're not just sticking to the ordinary. Sure, ABA is like a superhero when it comes to helping those on the autism spectrum, but in t…
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From a behavior analytic perspective, trauma can be seen as an aversive event or series of events that have led to maladaptive behavior patterns or reactions to certain stimuli. When we understand that an individual's behaviors might be a response to trauma, we can respond more effectively. But how can we better understand trauma? And what constitu…
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As an entrepreneurial Behavior Analyst, Dr. Emily Ice has participated in founding organizations within the non-profit and profit sectors for over two decades. Additionally, she has expertise in consultation and mentorship with applying Applied Behavior Analysis for the treatment of sleep disturbances. In this chat we discuss behavioral approaches …
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In the episode, Dr. Nick Green and I dive into issues related to finding the right career, determining what success is, and effectively using data to improve and sustain organizational success. Email Nick: Nick@behaviorfit.com Find him on LinkedIn: Nick on LinkedIn Behaviorfit Website https://www.behaviorfit.com Learn about Business Intelligence: h…
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In this episode, Dr. Bruce Tinor and I talk shop about leadership in schools and organizations. We will be presenting on leadership in education at the sold-out BABACon 2023. Quick Wins!: Using Behavior Science to Accelerate and Sustain School Improvement The Behavioral Toolbox Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel fo…
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Achieving results in any organization requires behavior. But too often, leaders do not know how to get critical behavior going and keep it moving to achieve desired outcomes. In this episode, Dr. John Austin lays out key approaches for reaching results using practical behavior science. If you are interested in getting a copy of Dr. Austin's book RE…
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There have been a lot of concerns about the use of punishment regarding the appropriateness and effectiveness of it as a behavior-change tool. And rightfully so, as the use of punishment can have a number of unintended side effects like emotional distress, retaliation, R- of undesired behaviors, the suppression of other adaptive behaviors, and more…
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In his book Beyond Freedom and Dignity, Skinner (1971) reminds us that “culture is the social environment that shapes and maintains the behavior of those who live in it. A given culture evolves as new practices arise, possibly for irrelevant reasons, and are selected by their contribution to the strength of the culture as it “competes” with the phy…
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Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, sit down to chat with Dr. Heath McAnally, MD, to discuss the nuances between different opioid agents and how to choose between them to match your patient's needs. Tune in as we review the biological pain pathways and how the mu and kappa receptors are involved with different opioid agents and then…
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The concept of assent has garnered a lot of attention in recent years. And rightfully so. Engaging learners in their treatment is extremely important. Like you, they don't want things done "to" them but done "with" them. Behavior Analysts recognize they have assent when a learner verbally or non-verbally agrees to participate in treatment. But is a…
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Organizational Justice refers to employee perceptions of fairness in the workplace. But while the concept has been around for close to four decades, can it be explained behaviorally, and is the research sound? In this episode, Behavior Analyst Rob Scalise takes a look at the concept of Organizational Justice through a Behavior Analytic lens. Show n…
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In this episode, Dr. John Austin and I talk behavior science, leadership, and practical approaches for improving climate, culture, and reaching results. Dr. Austin is an internationally recognized expert in providing behavior-based solutions to organizational challenges. He is the founder of Reaching Results, a consultancy for management, motivatio…
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Some people talk the leadership talk. But when you lift the hood, there is misalignment with their say-do as they aren't walking the walk. In this episode, I interview my best friend of almost 50 years, Leigh Martin. Leigh and I lived, traveled, struggled, partied, and even fought together (stories for another episode!). An authentic leader and ind…
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In the episode, David Roth and I tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of punishment and CESS. It is broken down into 3 sections: pre-show monologue, full episode, and post-show discussion about the ABC video that highlighted the unethical use of CESS at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Please listen to the episode in its entirety as we spir…
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If you follow me, you are likely aware that I make numerous posts. Now, 99.9% of the time I receive positive feedback on them. But somebody might take issue with a post every once in a while, which is OK because I'm not perfect, and everybody has their opinion. And that's just what happened last week when I was accused of being "myopic" and "grands…
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Poor performance happens. Sometimes it might be related to skill, and other times, will. Even in the greatest organization, people are bound to make mistakes. When this happens, feedback must be provided to get performance back on track. Unfortunately, people tend to avoid providing this type of feedback as it is often aversive to them and the reci…
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Want to develop, sustain, or repair any relationship? Some people seem to be engaged in happy relationships, the reciprocal nature of which might be described as magical as each person fulfills their significant other’s needs while simultaneously meeting their own. Many people make earnest attempts at developing and maintaining these types of relat…
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In this episode, David Roth and Dr. Nic Weatherly chat about the principles of Skinner's Walden Two as they relate to Organizational Behavior Management and the following four questions: Build a way of life in which people live together without quarreling, in a social climate of trust rather than suspicion, of love rather than jealousy, cooperation…
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I’d like to talk to you about one of the simplest yet most powerful approach for creating success. And in our personal or professional lives, the simpler things are, the better. This approach has been instrumental in saving countless lives. It has also helped people and even the largest organizations achieve their most challenging goals. Quick Wins…
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In this episode, Behavior Analyst Dr. Bruce Tinor breaks down then compares and contrasts racism from racist through a behavior analytic lens. We also discuss systematic racism, being a black behavior analyst, and potential behavior analytic solutions for making a dent in issues associated with racism. Links: Dr. Tinor's LinkedIn The Shame of Ameri…
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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Howard Schubiner, MD to discuss mind body medicine and the power of perception when it comes to pain. Dr. Schubiner discusses how the brain is responsible for much of the pain we experience and how we can harness this knowledge to reduce it after ruling out structural sources. Resources …
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Did you know there is an instructional approach that can accelerate student learning from 2 to 8 times faster than current instructional approaches? Check out this episode to learn more about the largest research that was ever conducted in education to find out what this approach is, and why it's not being used everywhere. Below are some links rela…
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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Kate Nicholson, JD, the founder of the nonprofit National Pain Advocacy Center whose mission is to advance the health and human rights of people in pain. Kate discusses her entry into the field of pain and her own journey developing and managing chronic pain and how she has used her expe…
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Communication is very complex. Even the slightest change in tone, volume, or cadence can alter the communicative intent as experienced by the listener. In this episode I discuss what you should be aware of, and what you can do instead. Quick Wins!: Using Behavior Science to Accelerate and Sustain School Improvement Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Pauli…
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Struggling with internal obstacles like fear and anxiety? Well, you aren't alone. Unfortunately, most of us have not been properly equipped with the tools for overcoming these obstacles. This leads us to engage in behaviors that actually make things worse. Check out this episode for practical tips rooted in behavior science for overcoming obstacles…
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There are lots of well meaning people who give instructions and advice as a means of helping people; unfortunately their "telling" behavior falls far short of the desired result. Why is this? Because their "telling" behavior, regardless of how it is delivered, can actually be de-motivating and lead to a number of other issues. If you've already sub…
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If you are tired of people in leadership positions engaging in behaviors that leave you frustrated, downtrodden, and otherwise make you want to leave your current position, then this episode is definitely for you. And if you are in a leadership position and struggling with retention, this episode also might be for you, too! Quick Wins!: Using Behav…
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Host Rachael Duncan, PharmD sits down with Alexis Ritvo, MD, an assistant professor at CU Anschutz School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Program Director at Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado to discuss all things benzodiazepines. Tune in to learn about tapering strategies, polypharma interactions and increased …
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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Andrew Herring, MD and Charles Hawthorne of CA Bridge to discuss healthy equity and disparities in the opioid epidemic. CA Bridge is a pioneering organization that expands access of evidence-based addiction care to those who use drugs across California, Andrew serves as the Director and …
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Dr. Emily Einstein, PhD, chief of the Science Policy Branch for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This episode ranges from policy issues at NIDA and plans to implement actionable interventions to improve care for those suffering from addiction to in-depth biology of addict…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Stanford pain psychologist Dr. Heather Poupore-King, PhD to discuss the intersection of pain, opioids and sleep. This episode addresses the biopsychosocial approach to health and highlights how relevant it to how pain and opioids affect your sleep and how sleep quality and quantity c…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Director of the NIH's Helping End Addiction Longterm (HEAL) Initiative, Dr. Rebecca Baker, Ph.D. In the podcast we discuss the opioid crisis, health disparities and scope of HEAL Initiative. Dr. Baker shares her insights into how the NIH has prioritized efforts to better understand a…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Tom Bowen to discuss his personal journey through dealing with chronic pain. Tune in to hear Tom's story and how he learned to live with his chronic pain by changing his perspective and utilizing invaluable self-directed pain management techniques. Tom is an active advocate for patie…
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Dr. Steven Wright joins us to explain how to best manage patients with OUD in the primary care setting. Tune in to learn how to counsel patients with OUD and responsibly incorporate buprenorphine, naltrexone and methadone into your practice in this eighth installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr.…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Dr. Travis Rieder, PhD, a Research Scholar at Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics to discuss his personal experience becoming dependent on opioids following a traumatic motorcycle accident and navigating the healthcare system to wean himself from his medications. Iowa Healthc…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Addiction and Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Corey Waller to define addiction, discuss strategies for recognizing signs of OUD early and then appropriately manage it. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with …
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Dr. Don Stader joins us to explain how to identify OUD in patients on short-term and long-term opioid prescriptions and discuss the benefits of medication assisted treatment for addiction. Tune in to learn how to incorporate buprenorphine into your practice in this seventh installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel f…
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Dr. Steven Wright joins us to explain the best practices for chronic pain management in this sixth installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquiries. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program Pod…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Stanford pain psychologist Dr. Heather Poupore-King, PhD to discuss the nuance of pain psychology and management of patients with chronic pain. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare …
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Dr. Anna Lembke to discuss her BRAVO protocol for opioid tapering. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit their website for more information on the Compas…
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Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Steven Wright explain the best practices for opioid and benzodiazepine tapering in this fifth installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquiries. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewa…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Mary Andrawis, PharmD sit down with Dr. Heath McAnally and dive deep into the weeds of pain physiology, opioid induced hyperalgesia and so much more. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit th…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Mary Andrawis, PharmD sit down to discuss the intricacies of litigation risks that come with prescribing opioids with healthcare attorney, Mr. Harry Nelson. Tune in to review the risks and practices you can adopt to protect yourself as a prescriber. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship E…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Mary Andrawis, PharmD sit down to discuss what led to the opioid crisis and our way out with Dr. Andrew Kolodny. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit their website for more information on t…
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Dr. Don Stader explains the details of pain psychology in this fourth installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquiries. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program Podcast in partnership with the …
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Dr. Don Stader explains the details of pain physiology and alternatives to opioids in this third installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquiries. Video referenced towards the end: Understanding Pain In Less than 5 Minutes Iowa He…
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Dr. Don Stader discusses the history of opioid use in medical practice over the past 150 years and how we got to where we are now in this second installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquiries. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative prese…
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Dr. Don Stader explains the breadth of potential legal ramifications associated with prescribing opioids due to their risk of adverse patient events and how to avoid them in this first installment of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program lecture series. Feel free to contact Dr. Stader at don@staderopioidconsultants.com with any questions or inquir…
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