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.

Ep18 - Cammie Williams

How much do you really love yourself? Do you tend to always help others without helping yourself first?

During today’s meal— I talk to the wonderful Cammie Williams about her dream projects, what people tend to misunderstand about her, and how she practices self love and self care.

Ep17 - Dr. Shelby Dorsey

Do you ever wonder how people perceive you? Do you wish you could create an anonymous survey to see what people really think about you? Today’s guest did just that!

During today’s meal— Dr. Shelby Dorsey and I discuss her self-concept project, learning from failures, and the start of AI in behavior analysis.

Ep16 - BABA Conference

A quick bite about the 2023 BABA Conference, June 17-19 in Detroit, Michigan and virtually!

For today’s snack—Special guests share tasty morsels about the conference.

Ep15 - Rosie Jeffers

Does your mind ever wander while listening to a podcast? Do you ever wish you could ask a podcast host a question?

During today’s meal—It’s an all out buffet while I answer listener submitted questions.

Ep14 - Jeron Trotman

Do you ever feel unsupported and like you don’t belong because you’re different from the people around you?

During today’s meal—I chat with President and Founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, Jeron Trotman, MS, BCBA, about the challenges Black male BCBAs face and the vision for the field’s future.

Ep13 - Jasmine Yepez

Do you ever feel like you have to save everyone? Do you feel like you're burning the candle at both ends trying to support clients, families, staff, colleagues, and maybe even fixing a broken system?

During today’s meal — I talk to Jasmine Yepez about her start in behavior analysis, being a compassionate BCBA, and her journey through burnout.