Behavior Bitches

Apr 15 2024 463

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Ever wonder why guys always assume you’re down to get dirty within 3 seconds of meeting them? Why you keep making the same bad decisions and getting back with your crummy ex? Why you can’t stick to a diet? Well, there’s a reason and we’re ready to be direct AF with you by behaviorally breaking down the situation and identifying the function in a way that any average Joe or Jane can understand. Liat Sacks & Casey McDaniel, two badass Behavior Analysts are your soon to be BFF’s because they make this crazy, “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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

Apr 15 2024 36 mins

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 applying the principles to our own

What is Happening in the Bitches' Lives?

Apr 01 2024 58 mins

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 um, you will have to deal with

How to be a Human and a BCBA

Mar 18 2024 60 mins

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 everyone is going through some

PCIT and OOD

Mar 04 2024 69 mins

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 figures. ODD also includes being

Behavior of Bees

Feb 19 2024 57 mins

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 could not BEEE more excited for

Are We Dating the Same Guy?

Feb 05 2024 58 mins

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 BCBA’s on one podcast you can

A Mother’s Love is Limitless

Jan 22 2024 65 mins

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 her son to be successful i

BCBA Fieldwork Tracker/Supervision

Jan 08 2024 64 mins

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 Bitches know the pain points and su

Sugar Baby Turned BCBA

Dec 25 2023 51 mins

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 sending a photo, this episod

Shabbat: ABA Edition

Dec 11 2023 60 mins

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 you have been here for a while, yo