Behavior Bitches

On today’s episode Elaine Krift, BCBA, takes us on her journey of her son’s diagnosis of ASD. Elaine, a seasoned journalist, took a major career jump at the age of 34, and decided to pursue becoming a BCBA. This episode exhibits the love of a parent, the emotions involved, and the application of ABA through someone who has experienced the other side. Whether you’re a parent of an individual with autism or a provider working with individuals- you will take a lot away from this episode. Elaine left us with the important message that we need not only to meet the child where they are at, but also the parents. This is a good one for so many reasons, but you’ll have to tune in or miss the F out! Show notes:  Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

True Life: I’m a dominatrix. What really happens behind the dungeon doors? Wouldn’t you like to know. On episode 102, The Bitches + Danielle (The wannabe third bitch- JK love you D) leave no whip unturned. We ask all the questions you may be too scared to ask and our cool AF guest, Mona Wolf, answers every last question without sparing any dets. This episode hits on a shit ton of behavioral concepts, so good news is you’ll be learning while being completely fascinated by what goes on behind closed dungeon doors. Tune in or miss the F out. Show notes: You have find Mona and her podcast below: Thepsychhoe.com Twitter: femdommona  wolfdomination.com  theypsychoe.com  IG: thepsychoepodcast  IG: mwolfdomination

The rumor is true...The Bitches are back and stoked to bring you season 3. Oh, how they have missed their loyal listeners. This episode is a grab bag of The Bitches shooting the shit. From Casey’s EMDR therapy, to Liat’s new mama status, get an update on what’s been up with The Bitches as they bring you the most entertaining season yet. Tune in or miss the F out. Show Notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

Holy shit, pinch us. The Bitches have made it to episode 100, hit one-million downloads, and are celebrating their two year anniversary. Liat & Casey celebrate this milestone by reflecting back on the best and worst moments of the making of this podcast. They share your ( wonderful listeners) kind words. They get all in their feels with how many of you guys shared how this podcast has changed your lives. They also drop some news as to what is next forThe Bitches. Aren’t you dying to hear? Well, you better tune in or miss the f#%k out. Show Notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On episode 99, we bring on a wild woman who literally runs the world. Victoria Lovelace is a BCBA and ultra-endurance athlete who runs races up to 100 miles (is this even humanly possible?). On the show, we get all the deets into what the hell it takes to be able to achieve the “impossible”. On this episode we drop tons of behavioral principles and spend the other half with our jaws dropped to the floor at the perseverance of this badass B. You don't want to miss this one, so tune in or miss the F out. Show notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode we bring on a #throwback guest and also Liat’s best friend, Dr. Nina Calmenson, Ph.D to talk about this new buzz word “Languishing”. As the vaccine has arrived and the world seems to be opening up why are we not more excited? Have you found yourself feeling like you are aimlessly muddling through your days, not exactly burnt out but def not fired up for the day, lacking joy, unable to focus on one task at a time? Well, you are not alone and we are here to dissect this NY Times Article by Adam Grant on Languishing, the neglected middle child of mental health with our Doctor friend Nina! Tune in or miss the F out! Show Notes: If you are looking for a therapist you can always check this website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.amp.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/22/everyone-is-tired-we-need-give-ourselves-an-actual-break/%3FoutputType%3Damp Support us a

It’s been a minute people. We got some news to drop. Liat has officially become a “Mama Bitch” as motherhood greeted her 2 months early. Casey is really feeling herself with her new office set up. On episode 97, The Bitches talk about the all too relatable epidemic of loneliness. They talk about how it affects them personally, how serious the problem is, and provide some replacement behaviors we can all engage in to fight the loneliness bug. For starters, you can get outside, put your airpods in, and tune in or miss the F out! Show notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast https://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/loneliness-the-silent-killer/ https://www.genengnews.com/news/scientists-show-what-loneliness-looks-like-in-the-brain/

On episode 96 we have Laurah Pastel Shames, MSW, who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and anxiety disorders. We talk all about what OCD looks like, the different subsets of OCD, intrusive and compulsive thoughts, and the best treatment for OCD. She does some exercises with The Bitches that gives them and likely you the heebie-jeebies to say the least. Tune in or makeout with your mom (you’ll get the reference when you tune in). Show notes: https://iocdf.org/realocd/ (https://iocdf.org/realocd/) Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s show The Bitches sit down with Enasha Anglade, M.S., BCBA, as she shares her past experience with domestic abuse. Enasha’s story fueled her fire #MO to use her understanding of ABA to make a socially significant #applied change for those who are in the same position she was once in or are the perpetrators themselves. We cover how one gets into an abusive relationship, why people stay in the abusive cycle, and how to get out. Our hope is that this episode brings awareness and hope that there is love after abuse. Now all you have to do is tune in or miss the F out! Show Notes: TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Abuse NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) Enasha’s website: https://laughloveliveagain.com/ (https://laughloveliveagain.com/) Enasha’s Instagram: @laughloveliveagain Behavior Principles Covered: Intermittent Reinforcement Extinction Behavioral Contingencies Motivating Operations Social Significant Change Modeling CMO-R Respondent and operant be

On today’s episode we bring on Savannah Wright-Evans, M.Ed, BCBA to share her experience with multi-generational hoarding. Savannah talks about the struggle of being owned by material things in her life and how she was giving value to things such as dirty dishes and trash. She talks about her journey of leaving the hoarding behaviors behind through therapy and ABA. This episode is filled with behavioral principles and stories you may not have known about The Bitches. Tune in or miss the F out. Show Notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode we bring on Mari Cerda, BCBA, LBA. We have been following all the amazing work that she has been over on her insta @the.bilingual.bcba and are pumped we were all able to sit together and have an open and honest conversation. Mari is a BCBA and was also diagnosed after college as Autistic. She is able to see both sides of the coin when it comes to ABA treatment and Autism. She sheds so much light on validating those that have had trauma or bad experiences with ABA and what we can all do better in the field. Mari is also passionate about creating a more culturally inclusive and diverse representation in the field and is working hard with her non-profit organization, LEAP, to offer scholarships to break the financial barriers that come with the cost of getting into this field. You do not want to miss this one. Tune in or miss the F out! Show notes: Find Mari Cerda, BCBA, LBA on instagram: @the.bilingual.bcba Follow us on: Instagram: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podc

On episode 92 we bring on Mallory, BCBA, and self proclaimed reality TV expert. Why the hell do we love watching these #fake shows and waste so many valuable hours on other people's “love” stories. We examine all different reality TV shows through a behavior analytic lense and realize just how many behavior principles show up that keep us coming back for more! Tune in or miss the F out.  Show notes: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On Episode 91, Liat does a very #LiatMove and invites her OBGYN to join us on the show. He knows her pretty well-literally inside and out. Don’t worry we have some class and dont go into that detail. Instead we have Dr. Martin Hechanova share his family’s journey with surrogacy. We hope this episode helps disseminate the surrogacy process and all the fascinating steps involved (like swiping left and right on individuals based on their genetic make up). As always, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. That being said, tune in or miss the F#%k out! Show note: Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On episode 90 ( yes we have made it to 90 episodes!) we bring on Wes Lowery, BCBA, from Team ABA to talk about the intersection of sports and ABA and his experience applying ABA with both individuals with disabilities and athletes of all levels. Wes tells all the cool sh*t that Team ABA is doing within sports, fitness, nutrition, wellness, OBM, supervision and more! We talk about task analyses, shaping procedures, differential reinforcement, FBA’s, data, baseline, target bx’s, and goals, OH MY! You don’t want to miss this one. Love ya. Mean it. Show Notes: https://teamaballc.com/ Instagram @teamaballc Facebook @teamaballc Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast www.behaviorbitches.com

On today’s episode we bring on Georgiy AKA Mr. FUNANCIALISM. Georgiy is a behavior analyst who intersects behavior analysis with investing into the stock market and personal finances. He shares all of his tips and tricks of investing and how to get the behavior chain started to invest in your future, even if you don’t have a lot of money. After one phone call with Georgiy, Casey started her first Roth IRA in under 5 minutes. This guy means business and knows his sh*t. He is also a super interesting person who loves to rap, moved here from the former Soviet Union and believes growing wealth should be accessible to everyone. Show notes: Follow him on Instagram @funancialism Sign up for his Stock market 101: The Laziest path to Wealth: https://funancialism.vipmembervault.com/products/units/view/1165530/?lesson=1405488 (https://funancialism.vipmembervault.com/products/units/view/1165530/?lesson=1405488) Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitch

On today’s episode we bring on cult expert, Rick Alan Ross, to answer all our burning questions: Who actually joins a cult? How extreme do cults get? How do you get someone out of a cult? We talk about a few specific cults such as Children of God, Kabbalah Center, and Scientology. Prepare to have your mind blown as we discuss the behavioral techniques used to brainwash individuals into joining and stay in the cult. It’s wild. Tune in or miss the F out. Show notes: https://culteducation.com/ (https://culteducation.com/) Twitter: @RickAlanRoss Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, there are legiterally no f#%ks given. Casey and Liat ride solo on this one since Liat proclaims herself as a “Cursing Queen”. From this episode, we share with you why cursing isn’t so bad after all. In fact, there are even some benefits. Who knew there are so many behavior principles behind dropping a F-bomb? Have no fear, The Bitches are here. So this week more than ever we mean it when we say, Tune in or miss the f#%k out. Show Notes: *Listener Discretion is advised* *Explicit content* Learning Opportunity: If you are studying for your exam or just a behavior nerd, why don’t you practice taking some data on the frequency of F-bombs dropped in the episode. Share your count with us and tag us on insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast. Let’s check the IOA! https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-of-why-swearing-physically-reduces-pain/ https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-of-swearing https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/worried-about-your-foul-mouth-swearing-c

On today’s episode we bring on forensic psychologist, Dr. Nancy Zarse, to talk about violence risk assessments. What are the risk factors for violence and what can we do to prevent violence from occurring. Dr. Zarse is a forensic psychologist and full time professor in the forensics department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Zarse specializes in prevention, identification, assessment, and management of risk of violence. We learn so much from her years of experience and you will love her energy and ABA banter with the bitches. Tune in or miss the F out! Show notes: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/survival-mentality-the-psychology-of-staying-alive (https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/survival-mentality-the-psychology-of-staying-alive) Dr. Zarse’s business is Zarse Psychological Services.

On today’s episode we talk about the dark side of social media. Can we control what we consume on a daily basis? How do we stop comparing our real lives to their filtered lives? We talk about keyboard warriors, cancel culture, and the toll social media takes on the individual as well as personal relationships. This is one of those episodes where we think everyone can relate on some level. Moral of the story: social media is full of shit. Tune in or miss the F out. Show notes: Trigger warning at 44:00: suicide, eating disorders Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

Today’s episode is a #jawdropper. We bring on ex, Children of God, cult member to tell her tale of being born into, living, and escaping the infamous cult. Daniella details what she went through and witnessed being raped, having to prostitute, pedophillia, and having every aspect of her life controlled. Daniella details her brave journey to escape the cult and come to America without a single possession or dollar to her name. This is a tale of going through literal hell and coming out on top. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. AKA tune in or miss the F out. Show Notes: Read her article on cult mentality here: https://narratively.com/i-escaped-the-cult-but-i-couldnt-escape-the-cult-mentality/ (https://narratively.com/i-escaped-the-cult-but-i-couldnt-escape-the-cult-mentality/) Watch her Ted talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96gBf6LNxa4&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96gBf6LNxa4&feature=youtu.be) Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behavior