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Behavior Bitches

Behavior Bitches

By Liat Sacks

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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Episode 100

Episode 100

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
May 17, 202101:22:03
If I Could Walk 500 Miles: Ultra/Endurance Athlete and BCBA
May 10, 202156:56
#Languishing: Not depressed but not flourishing?
May 03, 202144:39
Akon is Not the Only Lonely One
Apr 26, 202153:40
Thoughts, Leave Me the F Alone
Apr 19, 202101:00:25
Domestic Violence: Using ABA to Help the Victims and Perpetrator

Domestic Violence: Using ABA to Help the Victims and Perpetrator

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/

Enasha’s Instagram: @laughloveliveagain

Behavior Principles Covered:

  • Intermittent Reinforcement
  • Extinction
  • Behavioral Contingencies
  • Motivating Operations
  • Social Significant Change
  • Modeling
  • CMO-R
  • Respondent and operant behavior
  • FCT
  • Reinforcement (positive and negative)
  • Punishment

Related Journal Articles:

Meyers, 1995, Eliminating The Battering of Women By Men: Some Considerations for Behavior Analysis

Corvo, Dutton, Chen, 2007, Toward Evidence-Based Practice with Domestic Violence Perpetrators

Peterson, Calhoun, 1995, On Advancing Behavior Analysis in the Treatment and Prevention of Battering: Commentary on Myers

Dougher, Hackbert, 1994, A behavior-analytic Account of Depression and a Cased Report Using Acceptance-Based Procedures

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Apr 12, 202152:42
Saving Ketchup Packets from 2009: Hoarding with Savannah Wright-Evans

Saving Ketchup Packets from 2009: Hoarding with Savannah Wright-Evans

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:

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Apr 05, 202101:03:11
Real and Raw with Mari Cerda @the.bilibgual.bcba

Real and Raw with Mari Cerda @the.bilibgual.bcba

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

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Mar 29, 202101:01:07
The Binge: Escape through Reality TV

The Binge: Escape through Reality TV

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. 

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Mar 22, 202148:34
The Journey of Surrogacy with Dr. Martin Hechanova

The Journey of Surrogacy with Dr. Martin Hechanova

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:

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Mar 15, 202146:26
Wes Lowery: ABA and Sports
Mar 08, 202152:54
Planning for your f#%king future with Mr. Funancialism
Mar 01, 202101:04:12
Playing Nice in the Sandbox with Chad Honeycutt and Maria DiLucente
Feb 22, 202155:54
Talking with Cult Expert: Rick Alan Ross
Feb 15, 202157:48
All Out of F#%ks- The Art of Cursing
Feb 08, 202149:46
Violence Risk Assessment with Dr. Nancy Zarse
Feb 01, 202101:10:27
The Dark Side of Social Media

The Dark Side of Social Media

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

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Jan 25, 202101:01:39
I Escaped a Cult with Daniella M. Young
Jan 18, 202101:12:25
Level up with Dr. Krista Clancy

Level up with Dr. Krista Clancy

On Episode 82 we bring on Dr. Krista Clancy who is the program director for the graduate and undergraduate programs in ABA at Wayne State University where she oversees curriculum development and field placement for all the students in the ABA programs #imporantAF. We talk about quality of supervision, quality practicum experience and how she has set up rubrics and behavior skills training for the supervision process. We know how hard it can be to find good supervision and how hard it can be to pick a grad program so after this conversation with Dr. Krista we are excited to see all the amazon BCaBa’s and BCBA’s that are coming out of Wayne State University! It is her mission to continue to educate and create better BCBAs that can change the world! Tune in or miss the F out! 

Show Notes: 

https://wayne.edu/

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Jan 11, 202152:24
Victoria Boone: This girl is on Fire
Jan 04, 202145:03
Holiday Special: Dating Across Cultures with 3 special ladies!

Holiday Special: Dating Across Cultures with 3 special ladies!

On episode 80 The Bitches bring on three of our favorite ladies to talk about dating across different cultures! This podcast is #realAF and super special for the new year (almost a 2 hour episode so buckle up). As always, it is a shit load of fun and behavior all packed into one. We get personal and share all of our dating stories and let us tell you, it is juicy. So tune in or miss the F out!
Dec 28, 202001:48:36
Talking with Trey: Finding your motivation
Dec 21, 202056:36
Bruce Lisker and the Man Who Saved His Life: Exclusive Interview
Dec 14, 202001:10:13
Part 2: Studying Doesn’t Have to #suck - Passing the Exam
Dec 07, 202038:51
Part 1: Studying Doesn’t Have to #suck - Getting Started
Nov 30, 202042:07
Scott Tillema: Our biggest fan
Nov 23, 202001:02:09
#LoveYourself You Sexy Thing
Nov 16, 202047:44
Toxicity in the Workplace
Nov 09, 202052:21
Even Bitches Get #Ghosted

Even Bitches Get #Ghosted

On today's episode, the Bitches got ghosted by their guests. But have no fear, The Bitches always have something to say. You'll get a glimpse of what a convo between these girls looks like behind the scenes 96.7% of the time. It's a grab bag of topics, so tune in or miss the F out. Also listen to the end to see who these guests are and look out for next weeks episode!! #timezones
Nov 02, 202037:11
Episode 71: Dr Nick Green #BxFit
Oct 26, 202050:05
Don’t Sush: Ethics with Dr. Darren Sush

Don’t Sush: Ethics with Dr. Darren Sush

On today’s episode, we have Dr. Darren Sush on to talk about all things ethics! Darren is co-author of the book, “A workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis” so the dude knows his sh*t. We asked both personal ethical questions along with asking some of our listener’s questions. There isn’t a single ethics question that Darren shys away from. He also tells us how to choose the BEST answer when it comes to ethics questions in the exam. Tune in or miss the f#%k out!

Show notes:

https://www.amazon.com/Workbook-Ethical-Scenarios-Behavior-Analysis/dp/012815893X

Oct 19, 202001:10:36
Episode 69.5: Cum Again- Sexual Fetishes beyond the WAP

Episode 69.5: Cum Again- Sexual Fetishes beyond the WAP

On episode 69.5 (sorry we weren’t ready to let episode 69 go quite yet), We bring Back Nicholas Maio-Aether to answer all Liat’s burning questions on fetishes and let’s just say.... not vanilla sex. Tune in if you want to understand this meaning of “different strokes for different folks”. Maybe wearing a diaper and acting as a baby isn’t for you in the bedroom. No problem, we learn about other fetishes you can explore. This one you don’t want to miss. So tune in or miss the F out.
Oct 12, 202049:17
Episode 69: Nicholas Maio-Aether, BCBA & Sex therapist

Episode 69: Nicholas Maio-Aether, BCBA & Sex therapist

On episode 69, we talk all about SEX! Trust us when we tell you it’s not a conincidence that this episode fell on episode 69 👌🏾👈🏽. We knew this number only comes out once a podcast so we had to go big 🍆! We bring on Nicholas Maio-Aether, MSPSY, BCBA, LBA, to talk about his work as a BCBA and sex therapist. We were just as curious as you were as to what a day in that role can look like. This episode was so good that we couldn’t stop. Consider this episode the foreplay to next week’s episode all about fetishes. Tune in or miss the F out. Love ya. Mean it.
Oct 05, 202001:14:36
#GoodGrief
Sep 28, 202049:34
Rise Up: Entrepreneurial Soul with Dr. Antonio Harrison

Rise Up: Entrepreneurial Soul with Dr. Antonio Harrison

On today’s episode we get fired up with one of the most passionate guests we have ever had on the show. Dr. Antonio Harrison is in the house for episode 67! Antonio is not your typical doctor he is THE @onecoachdoc. He is real and raw and straight up, just like he likes his whiskey. Antonio did not go the typical route we see in this field. He has a passion for sports and fitness and a drive unparalleled to most. He paved his own way by leading with Hello and always being true to himself. Antonio is a behavioral scientist, grad school professor, podcast host, virtual reality fitness coach, guided meditation coach, speaker, author, creator, husband, and dad of 3 #Impressive. We get super personal about both Antonio and Casey’s childhood, manipulating the environment and having to grow up fast, how to do something besides working in clinics, self-management skills, leading with hello, being a kind human, and the importance of communication. This episode is not to be listened to with little one’s around :) Tune the F in or miss the F out. Mean it. Show notes: Email Antonio: renbehavior@gmail.com Follow Antonio on instagram @onecoachdoc Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thank-you-i-love-you-im-sorry/id1438768253 Harrison and Pyles (2013). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257648059_The_effects_of_verbal_instruction_and_shaping_to_improve_tackling_by_high_school_football_players Punished by Reward: Alfie Kahn https://www.amazon.com/Punished-Rewards-Twenty-fifth-Alfie-Kohn/dp/132845052X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=11FWB0JTNV00R&dchild=1&keywords=punished+by+rewards+alfie+kohn&qid=1597334381&sprefix=punished+by+re,aps,1017&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=behavioralo08-20&linkId=554fa3b9799416b23ddb1d89442dba60&language=en_US
Sep 21, 202001:19:15
Online “Learning” & Parenting During a F#%king Pandemic
Sep 14, 202001:01:35
Influencers and Cold AF Showers

Influencers and Cold AF Showers

On today’s episode The Bitches bring on Rosie Jeffers, BCBA. We talk about influencers on social media and what behaviors one engages in and why. Rosie shares her experience of “failing” to become an influenster (yes there is a difference). She also reveals why the f#%k she is torturing herself with freezing showers that make her scream. Aren’t you a little curious? Tune in or miss the F out!
Sep 07, 202050:04
WTF is Happiness?

WTF is Happiness?

On episode 64 we bring it back home with a solo episode with just the bitches. Sometimes it’s nice to check in with everyone and shoot the #pb&j. We dive into the topic of happiness and what in the F does it mean to be “happy.” Everyone has their own definition of “happy” and we talk about our’s and also what behavioral principles we can apply to our own lives which can hopefully #generalize to yourselves too. We hope you enjoy our banter as much as we do. Tune in or miss the F out. Show Notes: https://www.inc.com/benjamin-p-hardy/the-secret-to-happiness-is-10-specific-behaviors.html https://www.businessinsider.com/happiness-behaviors-characteristics-science-2017-7#2-time-beats-money-a-number-of-studies-have-shown-that-happier-people-prefer-to-have-more-time-in-their-lives-than-more-money-even-trying-to-approach-life-from-that-mindset-seems-to-make-people-more-content-2 https://chopra.com/articles/3-happiness-boosting-behaviors
Aug 31, 202054:40
What’s Behind the Mask with Chase Hughes

What’s Behind the Mask with Chase Hughes

On episode 63, the Bitches bring on Chase Hughes who rivals our other guests with the longest and most impressive resume ever. Chase is a leading behavior expert in the United States and a #1 bestselling author of two books on tactical behavior skills. What started out as asking a girl out in a bar and getting #rejected, led to an obsession on understanding human behavior and the art of persuasion in the most extreme conditions. Chase helps us tackle the question of what makes us consider someone to be of authority. Chase's favorite quote is, “Everyone is wearing a mask, I’ll introduce you to the people behind them.” In today’s day this could not be more relevant #COVID. His law enforcement courses save lives around the world and he constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible with human interaction. Although, we come from different backgrounds at the end of the day we are all humans and have behaviors #duh.

Episode Show notes:

Chase’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj_5pwQZaoXfBrEQQbADw

Website: https://chasehughes.com/our-company/

*Please advise, Applied Behavior Research, LLC (Chase’s company) is not the same as applied behavior analysis* so do not match the exact terminology we use when using our Cooper books.

The famous Milgram experiment: in case you missed it in PSYCH101 like Casey:

https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-9th-reading-vocab/x73a76fccbaf2a246:cc-9th-social-psychology/x73a76fccbaf2a246:reading-for-understanding-informational-text/v/milgram-experiment-on-obedience

Aug 24, 202001:03:39
Behaviorally Breaking Down How to Fall Asleep: Dr. Keira Moore, BCBA-D
Aug 17, 202001:11:16
WTF is ABA?: Jordan Litt

WTF is ABA?: Jordan Litt

On episode 61, we are bringing it back to basics with Liat’s apparent “BFF”, Jordan Litt, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA-NYS. Liat takes control as always and turns this episode into a “game show”. On this show, we talk about the basics of ABA. I mean B-A-S-I-C-S. We discuss how we describe what we do to an outsider. We talk about our opinions on ABA and generally we just shoot the shit. Tune in or miss the F out.

Aug 10, 202058:35
Special educator and BCBA super power: Cassie Leutenegger
Aug 03, 202059:02
PTSD F*#king Sucks and Therapy Rocks w/ Cheyanne Rush

PTSD F*#king Sucks and Therapy Rocks w/ Cheyanne Rush

On episode 59, The Bitches have a beloved StudyNotesABA alum slash badass BCBA, Cheyanne Rush, to talk about PTSD. We talk about the behavioral principles #duh that we found relevant to PTSD. As always we get #personalAF. Tune in or miss the F out.

Jul 27, 202053:30
“The Money is Made in the Waiting”: Ivan Sacks
Jul 20, 202052:58
Talking Comedy with Mr. D (Joe Dombrowski)
Jul 13, 202058:48
A Behavioral View of the #cartel

A Behavioral View of the #cartel

On today’s episode we get real AF with our fave BCBA Karina Valdez. Liats recent obsession has been a show that gets deep into the Mexican cartel. Of course two episodes in, Liat already reached out to Karina and said, “what are the odds we can pull some research together on the Mexican cartel and analyze it behaviorally?” Karina was in there like swim wear. That’s how this episode came to be and pow. Introducing episode 56, a Behavioral view of the Cartel. Tune in or miss the f out.
Jun 30, 202001:02:11
Healthy Skepticism #Philisopicaldoubt with Dr. Jim Moore
Jun 22, 202001:07:31
Triple Minority Report: Camille Morgan, BCBA

Triple Minority Report: Camille Morgan, BCBA

On today’s episode, we bring on Camille Morgan, who introduces herself as a black, lesbian, cisgender, BCBA. Camille expresses her challenges being a triple minority in the field. Camille is passionately involved in race, diversity, culture, inclusion training, severe problem behaviors, and OBM. This girl is legit cool AF. We have been following her on instagram for awhile and she exudes positivity and grace. She is also a 14-year ovarian cancer survivor #badass. We have an honest and real conversation about how we are all feeling during this time and her experience being a triple minority. We also are super excited to share that we are a part of the Akamai ABA exam prep mock question event and all proceeds go to NAACP legal and education fund! Sign up in show notes! You need to listen and listen hard. Tune in. Love you mean it. Show notes: Use this link to sign up for the ABA exam prep: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ABA4BLM?sharetype=teams&member=4564154&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet. Go follow her @ camwillmadeit_
Jun 15, 202044:16
F#%k Debt
Jun 08, 202042:27
A Call to Action: ABA Task Force
Jun 04, 202001:23:06