Ep43 - Kathy Fox

Do you ever take disagreement as a personal attack?

Do you ever use your failures as lessons?

During today’s meal— I speak with a dedicated educator, avid reader, and like-minded foodie about how she uses behavior science, what made her move across the country, and trying to resist the urge to get a little treat every day.

Ep42 - Jewel Parham

How often do you stick with things even when they aren’t working, just to see them through?

Have you done a values-based assessment to determine what behaviors to engage in to bring you closer to your goals?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior scientist and doctoral student about learning how to pivot when things aren’t working, juggling all the responsibilities, and reducing burnout by present moment awareness and focusing on recharging.

Ep41 - Allison Pfersich

Are schools set up to be successfully inclusive?

How often are schools failing their students and families?

During today’s meal— I speak with a school BCBA about the successes and failures in the school system, work / life balance, and hobbies as a way to practice self care.

Ep40 - Quintara Tucker

How often do you focus on increasing the confidence and competence of the people surrounding our learners?

How often do you assess your own competence and biases?

During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and fellow mystic about overcoming anxieties around presenting at conferences, having a hand in learners’ meaningful outcomes, and the joys of eating outside.

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.