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By Megan Miller & Joe Smith

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S2 E8: Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy

#dobetter PodApr 21, 2021

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Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth

Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth

In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman's empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients.


Follow Iveth on Instagram:

@empowerwithiveth

@emotionawareaba


Links Shared in the Show:

Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk


Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748


It Didn't Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/


YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg


Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link


Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com


Summary of Podcast from Fathom:

  • Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
  • Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.
  • Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.
  • Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.
  • There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.
  • Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
  • Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.
  • Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.
  • Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.
  • She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.
  • This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.
  • As a coach, Iveth identifies "can't do vs won't do" problems. If it's a "won't do" due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.
  • With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.
  • Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn't Start With You.
  • Connecting with your own body is the best resource.
  • Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.
  • There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.




Feb 27, 202455:39
Do Better Pod Live Recording Jan 23, 2024: Goals and Words for 2024

Do Better Pod Live Recording Jan 23, 2024: Goals and Words for 2024

In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss goals and words for 2024 with members of the Do Better Community. What's your word for 2024?

Podcast Summary from Fathom:

  • Both Megan and Joe are focused on improving their health, routines, and productivity in 2024.
  • Having an extensive list of health/self-care goals can be overwhelming and counterproductive. It's better to focus on 1-3 key goals at a time.
  • Choosing a "word of the year" and integrating it into your life (like a password) can help focus intentions.
  • Tools like planners, journals, and apps can help build habits and routines, if used consistently.
  • Planning for obstacles and challenges in advance leads to better follow-through. The WOOP method (Wish, Outcome, Obstacles, Plan) is a helpful framework.
  • Megan went on a cruise and is now trying to establish routines and new habits, but feels overwhelmed by their extensive list of 30+ health/self-care goals. They got a planner to track habits and routines.
  • Joe is focused on productivity, planning, leadership, and being more disciplined in health habits like diet and exercise. They uses a "High Performance Planner".
  • They discussed how having too many goals creates cognitive load and makes it hard to build consistent habits. It's better to focus on 1-3 high priority goals first.
  • Joe uses "brain dumping" at night to reduce cognitive load. Megan's new planner helps their plan and track goals.
  • Nicole shared that choosing a "word of the year" helps focus intentions. Joe's word is "disciplined".
  • Writing goals down repeatedly (like in a password) keeps them top of mind. Vision boards also help visualize goals.
  • Time blocking is useful but can be hard for dynamic jobs. Planning for obstacles in advance helps overcome challenges.
  • Teaching supervisees methods like WOOP to plan for obstacles can set them up for real world success.
  • They will revisit leadership strategies for behavior analysts in a future episode.
  • Megan will confirm if their word of the year is "organized" in the next episode.
  • They will interview Callie and discuss leadership strategies in future episodes.
  • Next live podcast recording is February 27th at 12pm EST.



Feb 27, 202439:10
Do Better Pod Live - Soft Skills

Do Better Pod Live - Soft Skills

In this episode from Dec 12th, 2023, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss Soft Skills in Behavior Analysis. Let us know which resources you have found helpful for teaching Soft Skills.

Show Notes:

  • Do Better podcast will switch to monthly live recordings instead of weekly in 2024.

  • Goal is to have all live content on the same day/time each month so people can plan for it.

  • Next recording will be a special session on motivational interviewing with Callie on 12/19.

  • Soft skills like listening and cultural humility weren't taught much in grad school but are critical.

  • Important for behavior analysts to listen to families without judgement and understand their perspectives.

  • Compassion, empathy, collaboration, and perspective taking are key soft skills.

  • There can be issues when expectations around "professional" interaction aren't neurodiversity affirming.

  • Resources mentioned:

    • Compassionate listening courses

    • Book "25 Essential Skills for Behavior Analysts"

    • Stoic philosophy (Ryan Holiday)

    • ACT training

    • Books by Aubrey Daniels and Brene Brown

    • Trainings and Books by Denny Reed

    • ChatGPT and Goblin AI tools


Dec 12, 202322:15
Do Better Pod Live - Social Media Instagram Accounts

Do Better Pod Live - Social Media Instagram Accounts

In this Live recording from Dec 5th, 2023, Joe and Dr. Megan discuss which Social Media Instagram Accounts influence their practices and why. Let us know if you have any accounts you would recommend!

Podcast Show Notes:

  • Callie Plattner to join on December 19th to discuss motivational interviewing.

  • Suggestions needed for new topics to add to the podcast topic wheel.

  • Megan discussed favorite Instagram accounts that inform ABA practice:

    • Kids Create Ed - gives fun ideas for parents and kids, e.g. family clean-up time triggered by Alexa timer

    • Big Life Journal - building resilience, persistence, grit

    • Connected Parenting - gentle parenting strategies

    • Mr. Chazz - education and parenting topics

  • Joe discussed his favorite Instagram accounts:

    • Kaylin Hartrow - autistic advocate, gives advice and perspectives on autism

    • Ryan Holiday - author on stoicism, teaches focusing on controllables

    • The Tired Dad - shorts on being an intentional, present father



Dec 12, 202324:30
Do Better Pod Live - Disconnect Between Research and Practice
Nov 07, 202315:52
Do Better Pod Live - Behavior Analyst Halloween Costume

Do Better Pod Live - Behavior Analyst Halloween Costume

This episode was recorded on Halloween so of course Dr. Megan and Joe had to discuss what items are needed to create a Halloween costume for behavior analysts! What would you add?

Nov 07, 202323:29
Do Better Pod Live Recording - Creators that Influence us!
Oct 24, 202324:24
Do Better Pod Live! - AI and Behavior Analysis
Oct 10, 202339:22
Do Better Pod Live - Favorite Topic in the Field Right Now

Do Better Pod Live - Favorite Topic in the Field Right Now

Join Dr. Megan and Joe in this live recording! The topic chosen by the wheel today was: Fav topic in the field right now. Any guesses on what they chose? Drop us your favorite topic in the comments and let us know what else we should add to our wheel! See you every Tuesday on Facebook Live at 12p Est!

Oct 03, 202329:13
Do Better Pod LIVE - Conferences for 2023

Do Better Pod LIVE - Conferences for 2023

Join Dr. Megan, Joe and the Do Better Pod community as we decide which upcoming conference 2023 will give you the most FOMO if you don't attend in person or online!


LINKS TO CONFERENCES MENTIONED:

Gulf Coast ABA Oct 6th and 7th: https://www.labaa.net/about-3-1 Dr. Megan is presenting a workshop and presentation. Dr. Pat Friman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Dr. James Moore are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this conference. It is being held in New Orleans


Hoosier Association Oct 18th-20th: https://haba.abainternational.org/events/annual-conference-2023/

Dr. Megan is presenting on Oct 19th. Dr. Becca Tagg and Dr. Tarbox are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this one as well. It is in Bloomington, IN 


APPLIED 2023 hosted by Matthew Harrington

Link available beginning of August. Even is on October 28th and is FREE with option to purchase CEs.


Standard Celeration Society Nov 9th-11th: https://celeration.org/36th-annual-conference/ 

Dr. Megan is presenting on a panel and this is one of her favorite conferences and locations. Great hotel for families! The content covered is usually novel but accessible! Dr. Rosales Ruiz and Dr. Heward are the main speakers this day. Conference registration includes incredible meals and there is a great collaborative environment! 


Disrupt Conference

 ⁠https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/DisruptABA/home⁠

Online on Nov 11th and includes a business and clinical track


Sep 19, 202332:16
Joe and Megan Catch Up - In memory of Stephen Foreman

Joe and Megan Catch Up - In memory of Stephen Foreman

Join Megan and Joe as we finally get the podcast back into gear! This episode is dedicated to Stephen Foreman, he was a strong supporter and mentor for so many as well as a devoted husband and father. In today's episode, we will catch up a little and share some memories of Stephen.

Jun 27, 202341:26
FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy
Dec 15, 202201:05:52
Wheel Decide Wednesday March 2, 2022

Wheel Decide Wednesday March 2, 2022

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Mar 03, 202210:55
Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 26th, 2022

Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 26th, 2022

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Mar 03, 202212:47
Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 19th, 2022

Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 19th, 2022

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Mar 03, 202211:14
Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 12th, 2022

Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 12th, 2022

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Mar 03, 202208:30
Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 5th, 2022

Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 5th, 2022

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Mar 03, 202215:11
Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 29th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 29th 2021

What will the Wheel Decide today? Tune in to find out!

Jan 10, 202214:05
Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 22nd, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 22nd, 2021

What will the Wheel Decide Today? Tune in to find out! 

Jan 06, 202216:04
Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 15th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 15th, 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out! 

Jan 06, 202208:12
Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 8th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 8th, 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out! 

Jan 06, 202214:11
Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 17th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 17th, 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out! 

Jan 06, 202211:02
Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 10th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 10th, 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out! 

Jan 06, 202214:48
Wheel Decide Wednesday Oct 27th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Oct 27th 2021

What will the wheel decide today? Tune in to find out!

Jan 06, 202213:57
Wheel Decide Wednesday October 13th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday October 13th, 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out!

Jan 05, 202210:31
Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 22nd 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 22nd 2021

What will the Wheel decide today? Tune in to find out!

Dec 15, 202112:59
Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 15th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 15th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Dec 15, 202116:26
Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 8th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 8th 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Dec 15, 202111:57
Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 1, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 1, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Dec 15, 202116:19
Wheel Decide Wednesday August 25th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 25th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Nov 01, 202116:39
Wheel Decide Wednesday August 18th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 18th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Nov 01, 202117:47
Wheel Decide Wednesday August 11th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 11th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Nov 01, 202113:33
Wheel Decide Wednesday July 28th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 28th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Nov 01, 202118:57
S3 E1: What does Do Better Mean to You?

S3 E1: What does Do Better Mean to You?

In this episode, Joe and Megan took advantage of the annual FABA conference to talk to Do Better Podcast listeners about what Do Better Means to them. Tune in to find out the answers and learn more about favorite episodes from our listeners!! 

Email or  DM us with you answer to the question: What does Do Better Mean to You???? 

megan@dobettercollective.us 

@Do.Better.Pod

Oct 12, 202125:43
S2 E10: Active Engagement
Aug 31, 202101:31:28
Wheel Decide Wednesday July 21st, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 21st, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202114:14
Wheel Decide Wednesday July 14th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 14th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202114:11
Wheel Decide Wednesday July 7th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 7th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202115:58
Wheel Decide Wednesday June 23rd, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday June 23rd, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202119:39
Wheel Decide Wednesday June 2nd, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday June 2nd, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202116:02
Wheel Decide Wednesday May 26th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 26th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Jul 22, 202110:33
S2 E9: Behavior analysis abroad with Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA
Jul 15, 202101:54:53
Wheel Decide Wednesday May 19th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 19th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

May 20, 202115:23
Wheel Decide Wednesday May 12th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 12th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

May 20, 202115:43
Wheel Decide Wednesday April 28th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 28th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

May 20, 202119:01
Wheel Decide Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

May 20, 202109:57
Wheel Decide Wednesday April 14th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 14th, 2021

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

May 20, 202113:06
Difficult Discussions #8: Where have all the white men gone?

Difficult Discussions #8: Where have all the white men gone?

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #8 on Where have all the white men gone? with Vince LaMarca, Joe Smith, Megan Miller, and Stephanie Bolden The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

May 05, 202101:15:08
Difficult Discussions #7: Incorporating Autistics for Conference Presentations

Difficult Discussions #7: Incorporating Autistics for Conference Presentations

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #7 on Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to be welcome Mari, Jeff, and Mary for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. We will be talking about how each of us have navigated Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

May 05, 202101:00:24
Difficult Discussions #5: Science

Difficult Discussions #5: Science

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #5 on Science. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to welcome Adrienne Bradley and Stephanie Bolden for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

May 05, 202101:08:59