Ep70 - Megan Richardson

Does it feel like you are drowning in a sea of unorganized paperwork?

Would you have more time to devote to your “why” in the field if you had space to self-advocate?

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and new mom about what it looks like to advocate for yourself starting right from the interview process, having more time for life outside the field, what her favorite thing is about her job, and planning the perfect new parents’ date.

Ep69 - Landria Seals Green

What does it mean to raise a profession?

How much do you value developing staff personally, as well as clinically and professionally?

During today’s meal - I speak with a speech language pathologist, behavior analyst, and current PhD student about what her journey has been like, her advice to professionals and business owners, how she balances her many roles, and keeping summer alive with all the tomato dishes.

Ep68 - Salma Jaramillo

What brings you joy?

It’s okay if you don’t immediately have an answer, but I’m going to challenge you to bring more joy into your life!

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about what brings her joy, her journey with ABA (the positives and challenges), mentoring younger generations, and community service.

Ep67 - Dr. Annie McLaughlin

Have you ever been in a contentious IEP meeting?

Do you support families with their educational advocacy? 

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, IEP advocate, and mom of 3 about how she got into behavior analysis, the biggest barrier when helping families advocate at IEPs, and her favorite food experience while traveling.

Ep66 - Tyra Sellers

Do you find the BACB ethics process a little mysterious?

Have you ever wondered how behavior analysts move forward after a violation

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, CEO, and all around amazing individual about her advice if you want to pursue a PhD, being “unprofessional”, the BACB ethics department, and the rivalry between Red Vines and Twizzlers.

Ep65 - Matios Berhe

When you hate something, do you push it away or try to learn more about it?

Have you ever been called difficult because you disagree or question feedback?

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about his begrudging start to ABA, hate-reading authors he disagrees with, not chasing likes on social media, and you also get to hear us get really mad about substituting parsley for cilantro in pico de gallo.

Ep64 - Jenny Lai

How often do you slow down?

What would it be like to pause and connect before interacting?

During today’s meal– I speak with a phenomenal woman about career choices, getting into ABA, parenting neurodivergent children, learning and healing from generational trauma, and ADHD projects like making chili oil from scratch.

Ep63 - Aly Rogers

How often do you consider what your clients have taught you?

Do you think about the therapeutic relationships you build?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst and business owner about working with the adult population, trusting your gut, and her favorite vegan seafood dish she found while traveling.

Ep62 - Yuri Rivera

Did you grapple with imposter syndrome when you first started out?

How often were you afraid to ask for help?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and fellow PLC member about getting started in the field, the driving force behind starting a company, and the unique challenges for her Spanish-speaking families.

Ep61 - Amanda “Mandy” Ralston

Have you ever felt out of place like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole?

What if I told you that you have the power to create spaces where you and others could belong?

During today’s meal— I speak with a queer, neurodivergent entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in behavior analysis. We discuss what it means to be a leader, imbedding self care throughout the day, creating your own accommodations, and her favorite dishes from around the world!