Behavior Bitches

In this episode, we hang out with Ryan O’Donnell and get real about everything from making behavior analysis interesting to the outside world, to echo chambers, incels, and even why the APBA tables look like the ’90s threw up. We dive into self-management, reinforcement, punishment, and philosophical doubt while swapping stories, laughs, and some hard truths about how our field is seen.Behavior Concepts Covered:PragmatismPunishment Repeatability Reinforcement Negative ReinforcementDelayed DiscountingLearning HistoryPhilosophical doubt Connect with Ryan:@TheDailyBA on Instagram https://www.thebehavioracademy.com/ Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

Liat’s back on the mic with Jennifer Stracquadanio and Meghan Stenziano from Moms Managing Behavior. These two badass BCBAs/moms keep it real about everything from culty ABA vibes and lorazepam White Lotus moments to the wild story of Jen and her husband taking the BCBA exam at the same time. Between the laughs, they drop gems on why parents are the true change-makers, how empathy grows when you walk in their shoes, and why community behavior has to shift too. We hit the ABA basics—MOs, reinforcement, punishment—but in a way that’s actually useful, not culty. Come for the stories, stay for the parenting wisdom you’ll use everywhere.Behavior Concepts Covered:Operational Definition MOStimulus cueReinforcement Punishment Connect with Jen and Meghan!momsmanagingbehavior.com @momsmanagingbehavior on Instagram @momsmanagingbehavior on Facebook Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

You’ve got the degrees, the clients, and the full-blown spreadsheet panic. Now what? Megan Richardson, BCBA and founder of The Organized Analyst, joins us to talk about how she ditched clinic burnout, built a systems-based biz, and now helps 1,000+ BCBAs stop crying into their clipboards. From color-coded workflows to ADHD-friendly hacks, Megan breaks down how to stop being a squirrel-brained hot mess and start working smarter (not just later into the night).Connect with Megan!@theOrganizedAnalyst on Instagramtheorganizedanalyst.comStart Your Organization JourneyConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

You know that moment when you realize your kid’s tantrum is running your whole house? Jenna Mazzillo (aka @ABANaturally) joins us to break down why behavior happens, how to proactively set expectations, and why you might actually be the problem… and the solution. We dive into sibling rivalry, the 95/5 rule, and why function-based parenting is a total game-changer. From sibling drama to extinction bursts, this episode is packed with real-world parenting tools that actually work.Behavior Concepts Covered:Parsimony Errorless teachingReplacement BehaviorFunction of BehaviorAttentionNegative ReinforcementPositive Reinforcement Motivating OperationsPairing Abolishing operationsAntecedent interventionNoncontingent reinforcement MandVerbal operant Extinction Connect With Jenna!@ABANaturally on Instagram@ABANaturally on Facebook@ABANaturally on TikTok @ABANaturally on Youtube Check Out Our Sponsors!beyonddistillingcompany.com@beyonddistillingcompanyConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

This week, Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness, joins Liat to talk all things fitness, behavior, and creating programs that actually work for the neurodivergent population. From ju-jitsu to bullsh*t detectors and bucket-lists, this episode is full of science, sarcasm, and sweaty truths.Behavior Concepts Covered:7 Dimensions of ABA PairingShapingChainingModelingImitationGeneralization Pragmatism Reinforcement Schedule of Reinforcement Connect with Eric!@TheAutismFitness on Instagram @TheAutismFitness on Youtube AutismFitness.com Check Out Our Sponsors!beyonddistillingcompany.com @beyonddistillingcompany Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

In this episode, Liat sits down with Kara Shepherd, BCBA & SNABA’s social media manager, Collective instructor, and all-around bada$$ human. Kara gets real about her journey living with Crohn’s disease and how it all shaped her perspective as a behavior analyst and educator. Don’t miss the end of this episode for a special interview with the team from Beyond Distilling, one of our amazing sponsors! Connect with Kara!@mindsetwithkara Check Out Our Sponsors!beyonddistillingcompany.com@beyonddistillingcompany Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass, joins Liat to break down what it really takes to be powerful, respected, and still totally likeable at work and in life. Also along for the ride? Liat’s sister Talia, Alison’s biggest fangirl, who may or may not misuse the term “preference assessment” on air. From spotting unlikeable behavior in yourself to mastering reciprocity and owning your voice, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and badass tips you’ll actually want to use.Behavior Concepts Covered: Fixed Time ScheduleNoncontingent reinforcementPairingTactBehavioral TargetPermanent ProductConnect with Alison: Get the Book! LinkedInInstagramNewsletterAlisonFragale.comCheck Out Our Sponsors!beyonddistillingcompany.com@beyonddistillingcompany Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

Why are we so obsessed with reality TV? In this episode, Liat sits down with cultural sociologist and Bachelor Nation expert Dr. Danielle Lindemann to break down the behavioral science behind our favorite trainwrecks. From parasocial relationships and unconditioned reinforcers to casting archetypes and cult-like manipulation, we dive into what keeps us watching — and what it says about us.Turns out, reality TV isn’t just entertaining… it’s a masterclass in behavior.Behavior Concepts Covered: Function of Behavior Reactivity Unconditioned reinforcers PairingEnvironmental ManipulationsCorrelationCausationConnect with Professor Lindemann:Website@djlindee on Bluesky and X@danielle.lindemann on ThreadsCheck out the Book! This episode is sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Resource Center. Learn more at https://behavioranalystresourcecenter.comConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

Get ready for round two as Presley dives even deeper into the dark and twisted world of Jeffrey Dahmer—but this time, through the behavior analytic lens you didn’t know you needed. In Part 2, we dissect Dahmer’s behavior chain step by step, breaking down the environmental variables, reinforcement histories, and learned behaviors that shaped one of the most infamous serial killers in history. It’s true crime meets ABA, and it’s as fascinating as it is disturbing. Tune in as we explore how behavior doesn’t happen in a vacuum—and why understanding the “why” behind even the darkest actions matters.Behavior Concepts Covered:Behavior Chain Learning History Antecedent Establishing OperationMotivating OperationConditioned ReinforcementStimulus GeneralizationExtinctionPrivate EventsConnect with Presley:CrimeandBehavior.com Crime & Behavior Analysis Academy ABAI Special Interest Group LinkedInConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

What do you get when you mix true crime obsession with behavioral science? A badass criminologist BCBA like Presley Wanner. In Part 1 of this two-part banger, Liat sits down with Presley to hear how her love of crime and behavior led her to blend criminology with ABA (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds). Presley shares her journey into the world of criminal behavior analysis, how she uses behavior-analytic principles in forensic settings, and why she believes BCBAs need a seat at the true crime table. Whether you’re a crime junkie or just obsessed with behavior, you won’t want to miss this one.Behavior Concepts Covered:Motivating OperationStimulus GeneralizationPhilogenic Ontogenic Environmental conditioning Private EventsConnect with Presley:CrimeandBehavior.com Crime & Behavior Analysis Academy ABAI Special Interest Group LinkedInConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com