Best Study Notes ABA Podcasts (2024)

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How to Persevere and Create Life-Long Healthy Habits Using ABA 36:51

3d ago36:51

36:51

Today on the show, the Bitches sit down with Dr. John Borgen. He is a clinical psychologist and doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst. He has synthesized his education, experience, and expertise into a scientific framework that allows you to succeed when you haven’t before. ABA is an amazing science but let’s be honest we all suck at appl…

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What is Happening in the Bitches' Lives? 58:49

17d ago58:49

58:49

On today’s episode we thought we were going to be talking about crazy Reddit posts, but life got in the way (in a good way), and you have all asked for an episode updating you on where we are in life now so here you go! Also, we know this is EPISODE 162 and the rhyme is for 161, but like, seriously, there was too much going on to redo that part, so…

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How to be a Human and a BCBA 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Terrance Bryant and have a conversation about the state of the ABA field, how to show up and use your soft skills to show that you are not a robot, but a human with real feelings and empathy. You have to have boundaries in this field, but you also need to relate to the families you work with and remember…

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PCIT and OOD 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back on one of our favorite guests, Dr. Steven Kurtz. As well all know, even the best-behaved children can be difficult and challenging at times. But oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) includes a frequent and ongoing pattern of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward parents and other authority figure…

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Behavior of Bees 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Jeff & Julie Russell, AKA, Mr. and Mrs. Bee Rescue! They rescue honeybees year-round in San Diego, California. Jeff has 18 years of experience in live bee removal and Julie is a new-bee. They have a buzzing Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook sharing bee rescue adventures and education! We cou…

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Are We Dating the Same Guy? 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back Carol Bell, BCBA. You may remember her from past episodes or the amazing SNABA App! Carol reached out to us about this Facebook group she found during her dating journey called “Are We Dating The Same Guy." This group is wild, and we had to break down the bizarre behaviors behaviorally….duh. With three BCB…

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A Mother’s Love is Limitless 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Move over Casey. Estas estoy neuva bitch en la casa. On today’s episode, Casey has been replaced by Liat’s other BCBA bestie, Isabela Santos. Isabela is a lawyer, and upon her son’s diagnosis with autism, she decided she needed to make a major life pivot: moving to the USA and becoming a BCBA. This momma’s determination to do whatever it takes for …

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BCBA Fieldwork Tracker/Supervision 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a special guest, Angie Pickering, BCBA! Angie is the creator of "Tracker!" - a seamless documentation website to track hours for aspiring BCBAs. It’s a true north star to students who are gaining hours and want to ensure accuracy in documenting those hours and completing the supervision experience. The Bitch…

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Sugar Baby Turned BCBA 51:29

4M ago51:29

51:29

You gotta do what you gotta do to survive. On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on an ex-sugar baby. You may be wondering WTF is a “sugar baby”? Well, this is your cue to tune in and find out. Casey is V disappointed that she never made a cent for all those college wild nights. If you’re curious about how you can make big $$$ going on a date or se…

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Shabbat: ABA Edition 1:00:06

4M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a former student, Michael Lebovitz, BCBA! Michael is the resident BCBA for BayCare Behavioral Unit where he works on the Community Action Team and Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP), specializing in Trauma Focused ACT (TFACT). He is also Jewish and celebrates Shabbat weekly with his family. If yo…

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Body Modification: Bad tats to Botox 1:04:24

5M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

On today’s episode, The Bitches have office banter with their fav B, Nicole. We are talking all things body modification; I mean all things- tats, botox, nose jobs, piercings, boob jobs. They discuss what body mod they have personally done as well as the functions behind why they did what they did. As always, the girls keep it real. This is a fun o…

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Experimental Designs But Fun AF 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Megan Kirby who is an expert on single-case designs in ABA. We get it, this topic can be dry AF and hard to learn but if you remember Casey’s “audition” for SNABA (Check it out here!), you know she is obsessed with teaching these designs and she has now met her match in the field who is doing the researc…

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A DINKs Guide to Caregiver Coaching with Rosie 51:36

6M ago51:36

51:36

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back a very special guest and friend, Rosie Jeffers, BCBA. Rosie is passionate about three things in life-- food, behavior analysis, and cats. Her dissemination efforts can be found through her podcast Behavior Bites, Instagram @rosie.eats.bx, and website rosiebx.com. Rosie is a member of multiple organizations…

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Finding Victoria: A magical training guided to the Science of Applied Behavior Analysis 41:42

6M ago41:42

41:42

On today’s episode, the Bitches get to chat with Kristin Ruane, BCBA and the author of “Finding Victoria” which is the story of an adorable, yet stubborn child who meets her match when her mother, Valerie, decides to call a behavior analyst. This book is a training guide to the science of Applied Behavior Analysis written as a novel. The idea is to…

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Bridging Independent Living Together: Adult Services to the Rescue 56:38

7M ago56:38

56:38

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Christina Gravina who is the founder of BILT (Bridging Independent Living Together) in Massachusetts. Their team is committed to bridging the gap of care to enhance individuals’ independence, maximize their capabilities, and provide meaningful community inclusion by assisting and supporting their choice…

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Netflix's: Jewish Matchmaking Host Aleeza Ben Shalom! 45:53

7M ago45:53

45:53

On today’s episode, the Bitches were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Netflix’s “Jewish Matchmaking” host, Aleeza Ben Shalom. If you have been living under a rock, Liat is modern orthodox Jewish and was fascinated by the show, so of course she reached out to see if Aleeza would come on the show and answer all of her questions and explain how …

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Sneaker Heads 54:21

8M ago54:21

54:21

On today’s episode the Bitches sit down for a super behavioral conversation with Nicole Williams, talking all about the sneaker industry and what it means to be a sneakerhead. Casey was skeptical about this episode at first given that she owns legit one pair of sneakers, but once the behavior principles started rolling, she was down AF. Get ready f…

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Crohn's Disease: Ostomy Surgery, or Death 1:07:08

8M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

On today's episode the Bitches bring on a badass chick. Jessica Grossman, the founder and spokesperson of Uncover Ostomy, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 8. Between the ages of 11-13, she was bedridden in the hospital. After countless diets, torturous tests, and medications with side-effects worse than the disease itself, Jessica h…

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Supervision through a DM: with the Local ABA Ladies 1:04:47

9M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Marrisa and Peggy, two amazing ladies from Local ABA. Local ABA provides remote supervision to BCaBA and BCBA candidates who are working towards getting their hours to sit for the board exam. We know good supervision is hard to find and most BCBA’s do not have the time to provide the necessary supervision wh…

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Libido, Arousal, & Sexual Wellness with Dr. Sadaf, host of the Muslim Sex Podcast 56:45

9M ago56:45

56:45

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a very special guest, Dr. Sadaf, a board-certified OBGYN, life coach, and sexual counselor in New York, with over 22 years of experience in helping women and adolescent girls with their physical and emotional health issues. She is more than just an expert on female anatomy–she has an understanding of the min…

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Moving On with Michelle Dempsey-Multack 57:07

10M ago57:07

57:07

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Michelle Dempsey-Multack, a writer, mom, coach, certified divorce specialist (TM) (CDS), speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. She hosts the weekly podcast Moms Moving On, and is the author of the Book, Moms Moving On! This girl knows how to move on successfully after a divorce, which as if the pain of…

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Weighing the Risks/Benefits with Dr. Shane Spiker, Ph.D., BCBA 57:19

10M ago57:19

57:19

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back an oldie but a goodie guest, Dr. Shane Spiker. Dr. Spiker has worked for the past decade with dangerous behavior that, without treatment, could result in harm for various reasons. In his new workbook, Dr. Spiker talks with us about how to mitigate those risks and increase the benefits of clinical decisions…

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WTF is Somatic work and how does it relate to behavior? 48:57

11M ago48:57

48:57

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Kelley Hoag who runs her own private practice as a Certified Integrative Health Coach using Somatic therapy where she is your guide and advocate to support yourself, trust yourself and live in alignment with your authentic self! Kelly also holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Applied…

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Attachment Styles with Dr. Morgan Anderson 1:15:33

11M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Dr. Morgan Anderson, Clinical Psychologist, Attachment Theory Expert, Author, and host of the top-rated podcast: Let’s Get Vulnerable. We talk about all the different attachment theories with her and she behaviorally breaks each one down and how you can take steps to move towards a secure attachment sty…

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What the F#%k Are You Doing with Your Time? Beating Burnout with Emily Varon, BCBA 1:10:01

11M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Emily Varon, BCBA. Emily has created a badass workbook called, “Beating BCBA Burnout”, where she gives you simple, yet significant tools to overcome feelings of burnout by working smarter, establishing work hours, and getting more (much more) sleep. The book comes with reusable worksheets and is a step-…

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Improv'ing Your Session with Ali Arena, BCBA 1:02:31

12M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Ali Arena, a BCBA and Speech Language Pathologist #superpower. Ali has dedicated her education and career to finding the best communication patterns and behavior changes required to navigate the ever-changing social world. Her clients often call her a “social detective” -- more than likely that comes fr…

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Prep + Rally with Dini Klien 53:49

1y ago53:49

53:49

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on one of the coolest guests, Dini Klein, author of the cookbook Prep + Rally. Dini created Prep + Rally to take the stress out of meal prep, create more time to spend with your families, and actually enjoy mealtime again. If you are a busy professional, parent, spouse, or just a human you know how hard it is t…

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Complex PTSD, trauma-bonding, and self-gaslighting.. oh my! 1:20:49

1y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a clinical psychologist and author of Casey’s new favorite #lifechanging book, Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma. Ingrid shares the emotional story of her childhood trauma and her own journey discovering C-PTSD. We discuss, in detail, Complex PTSD and how it…

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How To Not Die Alone with Logan Ury 56:30

1y ago56:30

56:30

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge and author of the best-selling book How To Not Die Alone. We talk about the science behind successful dating, and what matters more and less than we think when choosing a partner. Liat seizes the opportunity to have Logan roast her own datin…

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From Non-Vocal to Public Speaker 50:54

1y ago50:54

50:54

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Kerry Magro who is an award-winning national speaker, best-selling author, and a role model in the disabled community. He talks about how he was diagnosed with Autism at a very young age, was non-vocal for the first part of his life, and how that led to him to be standing on the TEDx stage inspiring thou…

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#TriggerWarning 52:05

1y ago52:05

52:05

On today’s episode the Bitches talk about #Triggers!! Do you find yourself or someone you know easily triggered? Same. Liat and Casey discuss their personal triggers as well as coping skills to recognize and heal things that may trigger you. So tune in or miss the f#%k out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespod…

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Divorce….Should I Stay or Should I Go? 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

On today’s episode, the Bitches are stoked to be joined by New York Time’s Top Podcast’s host, Kate Anthony, to talk all things divorce. This podcast hits on all things divorce: knowing when to stay or go, the indicators that it’s time to call it quits, planning to leave, the actual divorce, children, and finding you post-divorce. If you’re someone…

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Psychedelics: Are We Missing Something Huge? 1:30:55

1y ago1:30:55

1:30:55

On today's episode the Bitches bring on probably one of the coolest guest couples ever, Kole and Tah. They talk about how everything we do is led by either desperation or inspiration. Tah is the "Done Dude" (a nurse with nearly 25 years of experience), and Kole (former substance abuse educator turned psychedelic advocate) founded The Condor Approac…

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with the Man, the Myth, the Legend: Dr. Thomas Szabo 1:13:20

1+ y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

On today's episode, the Bitches bring on one of the greatest in the field of behavior analysis, specifically when it comes to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Thomas Szabo has spent the past 10 years focusing his practice on teaching people ways to ignite behavioral flexibility in their personal lives and with others in clinical practic…

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Behavior Analysis in the Wild with Kristyn Peterson, BCBA 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

On today’s episode, The Bitches sit down with Kristyn Peterson, a badass BCBA, who has paved her own way in the tech world. After feeling burnt out in the clinical and academia spaces she took some time to get to know her own values and how she could contribute her behavior analysis skill set to other settings #generalization. Kristyn now builds pr…

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Addiction and Healing with Dean Moses 1:08:30

1+ y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Today the Bitches bring on a close friend of Liat who has struggled with addiction and shared his story with us. Dean Moses went on his path of recovery with a passion to help others, primarily young adults, to reach stability and sobriety. Hear Dean tell his story, the behaviors behind maintaining a lifestyle in service of addiction, and how Dean …

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Answering Your Burning Instagram Questions with The Behavior Chick 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

All of your burning instagram messages answered by your fave bitches and Behavior Chick! How to work with parents compassionate ABA, empathy, burn out, imposter syndrome, wanting to leave the field, dissemination, how important our work is, knowing your value, advocating for yourself and your clients….using humor to cope, funny memes, safe supporti…

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Collaboration for the win with Taylor Ross, BCBA 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

50:48

On today’s episode Liat & Casey sit down with Taylor Ross, a lead BCBA at Blossom Children’s Center in Michigan. This girl really loves her job and we talk all about why! From their interdisciplinary approach to natural environment teaching, this clinic has got it figured out for the best outcomes for clients and staff. Taylor is an advocate for al…

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Extreme Haunts with Ron Lefevre, BCBA 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

52:39

Today’s episode is horror-ble. Haha, just kidding; it is actually “horror-filled”. On today’s episode, we have Ron Lefevre, BCBA, join us on the podcast to talk about his unusual hobby of participating in extreme haunts. If you don’t know what an extreme haunt is, don’t worry, The Bitches, weren’t aware this existed before Ron blew their innocent m…

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Seeing Interventions Through the Neurodivergent Lens w/ Lara Fundaburg & Brian Middleton 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

This week's bonus episode features Lara Fundaburg and Brian Middleton, a couple of BCBAs helping people see the world through the neurodivergent lens. Check out this fun conversation they had with Casey & Liat, and be sure to check out their upcoming panel (summary below). Tune in or miss the F out! Show Notes: Through Our Eyes: Seeing Intervention…

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WTF is Schadenfreude? 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

Why do we feel excited when our ex’s fiancé calls off their engagement, that straight-A student fails a test, and when your boss dings the door of her car? The answer is Schadenfreude; this is the pleasure derived by someone for another person's misfortune. Don’t lie, you know exactly what we are talking about. We’re all guilty; it’s what makes us …

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How Much Higher Can the Prices Be #InflationAF 1:02:44

1+ y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

On today's episode, the Bitches chat with Nicole Williams, who is thrilled to dissect all the things that control our consumer behavior, why prices are so F'n high, and some underlying MOs as to why people freak the F out at grocery stores when storms are coming. She discusses how the Pandemic serves as a setting event for us all, the current state…

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Speaking the same sleep language with Emily Varon, BCBA 1:11:46

1+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

On today’s episode the Bitches bring on yet another sleep expert because let’s be real if you are not getting the quality sleep you are not showing up as your best self. Emily Varon is a BCBA who has made it her life mission to combine the science of behavior analysis with the science of sleep. Emily creates amazing learning opportunities for BCBA’…

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Winning with Underdogs 1:17:01

2y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

On today’s episode the Bitches bring on a very special guest, Gil Winch, all the way from Israel! Gil founded Call Yachol (CY), a unique free market social enterprise whose entire workforce of hundreds of employees and managers is comprised entirely of ‘underdogs’. Half of CY’s employees are people with severe disabilities and the rest come from ma…

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ABA for HIV 1:07:29

2y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

On today’s episode, Nicholas Maio-Aether returns to the show to discuss everything HIV. Get everything from the basics about HIV to Nicolas' own story about living with HIV on this jumbo-sized, info-packed, analytic-up-the-wazoo edition of the podcast! Tune in or MISS THE F*** OUT!!! Show notes: Course link: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/ab…

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School Psychologists are cool to date 1:17:53

2y ago1:17:53

1:17:53

In episode 118 we speak to some School Psychologists. Have you ever heard of them? Don’t worry if you haven’t, very few have. We introduce Chris Ponce and Brook (NOT BROCK) Roberts. These Legit Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (School Psychologists in states not named Texas) have curated and produced their own podcast, TASP TALKS. What is …

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Serial Killers with Dr. Joni Johnston 54:40

2y ago54:40

54:40

Why is society so fascinated by serial killers? Why does one even commit such a terrible crime and then do it again...and again? In today’s episode, we have Dr. Joni Johnston on to share what her job is like as a forensic psychologist working with serial killers and criminals who have committed horrid crimes. She discusses how she makes “recommenda…

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Following in your footsteps, Mom and Daughter BCBA Duo 49:45

2y ago49:45

49:45

In today’s episode, we have two very special guests, Michaela and Audrey Poggie, a mom and daughter BCBA duo. Audrey started in the field in 2008 and fell in love with ABA. She loved it so much that she converted both her daughters and her husband to join the field. Imagine having a family of BCBA’, ya we can’t either. We get to hear from Audrey ab…

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Nicole Shallow, Everyone is tired AF 1:01:50

2y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

On episode 115 (holy sh*t) the Bitches bring on a long-awaited guest, Nicole Shallow. You might know her as Your Behaviour Gal on the gram. Nicole has been a BCBA since 2019 and absolutely loves helping feel empowered, and supported on their journey to make positive changes in their lives through improving sleep habits. Let’s be honest, we are all …

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Art & ABA with Natasha, BCBA 44:05

2y ago44:05

44:05

On today’s episode, we get to chat with Natasha Bouchillon whose background in fine art and behavior analysis brings a unique intervention approach to facilitating emergent learning, functional communication, and cultivation of creative behavior known as “aesthetic behavior“. In other academic and scientific disciplines, we typically know this as c…

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