Behavior Bitches

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be on The Bachelor? Well, today we’ve got the inside scoop from none other than Parisa Shifteh, BCBA and contestant from Season 29! Parisa may have left in week 4, but she’s here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea—like how she landed on the boldest first convo of the season (yes, the PowerPoint was 100% her idea), why she literally breaks out in hives when she’s nervous, and what it’s like taking the Collective (aka the best way to pass the BCBA exam). Plus, she gives us the inside scoop on picking outfits, avoiding eye contact with the cameras, and the wild reality of what actually makes it to air. Whether you're a Bachelor superfan or just love a good reality TV deep dive, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in or miss the F out!Behavior Concepts Covered:Stimulus generalizationPairingPre attendingPrecursors Behavior managementAntecedentConsequence Adaptation Operant behaviorMODeprivation BSTExtinction ReinforcementImitation Formal similarityModel Immediacy Redundancy stimulus promptGroup contingency Three term contingency Private events Want to Connect with Parisa?Follow her on Instagram!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 Sean Inderbitzen, author of Autism in Polyvagal Terms, to break down the science behind neuroception, how the nervous system shapes behavior, and what the Polyvagal Theory means for understanding autism. They also dive into the heated world of ABA criticism—how to handle the haters, what the field gets right (and wrong), and how we can do better. This conversation will make you think differently about autism, behavior, and the future of ABA. Don’t miss it!Behavior Concepts Covered:StimmingDiscreet trialReinforcementPunishmentCheck Out Sean's Author PageRead Autism in Polyvagal TermsFollow Sean on InstagramNorton Mental Health on Facebook Norton Mental Health on Instagram BACB Grievance BoardConnect 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

On this week's episode, we sit down with Bill Petrich, a cancer survivor whose own experience opened his eyes to the shocking world of cancer fakers. We discuss the real Belle Gibson from Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar, Real Housewives of Orange County’s Brooks Ayers, Scamanda’s Amanda C. Riley, Anatomy of a Lie’s Elizabeth Finch, and more fakers and frauds that haven’t gotten their own documentaries (yet!) Bill helps us break down the M.O.s, the consequences, and more behind this bizarre behavior. Buckle up, because this one’s a wild ride through deception, manipulation, and straight-up fraud. Behavior Concepts Covered:Function of BehaviorMotivating Operation Reinforcement Pairing Escape AttentionTangibleSensoryWant to Connect with Bill?:TikTokThe Independent ArticleConnect 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 on Behavior Bitches, we’re talking all things neurofeedback with Julie Bucalos! Ever wish you could just train your brain to chill out or focus better? Neurofeedback might be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. Julie breaks down how it works and how it can seriously improve your mental game. It’s science meets self-care, and it’s way cooler than you think. Listen in for a raw, real conversation about how to level up your brain.Behavior Concepts Covered:Confounding VariablesPrivate EventsOperant ConditioningDataPunishmentReinforcementExternal ValidityCircular ReasoningReplacement BxFunction of BxDiscrete Trial TrainingJoint AttentionAutomaticity of R+Bx MomentumGeneralizationWant to Connect with Julie?WebsiteFacebookinfo@brainboostmidwest.com The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

This week, Liat sits down with the hilarious Jiaoying Summers to talk comedy, culture, and everything in between—unfiltered. Jiaoying shares childhood experiences, her thoughts on cancel culture, and swaps stories you won’t want to miss.If you’re here for raw truths, laughs, and a bit of chaos, this episode will have you thinking and laughing all at once!Behavior Concepts Covered:Reinforcement +/-Matching LawPunishmentPairingShapingGeneralized Condition ReinforcerTactingConnect with Jiaoying:summerscomedy.com/@JiaoyingSummers on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter/XOn tour now through July - check out her site for tickets!Stream Hot Girl Summers on Peacock or Prime Video!Connect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact 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 Liat hangs with Brianna Sims, an amazing BCBA making waves at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. They talk about nonprofit work, training parents, and juggling it all as a mom. Brianna spills on moving from clinical work to group programs, working with homeless families, and why trauma-informed care is a must.It’s real, relatable, and full of tips to level up your ABA game—don’t miss it! Behavior Concepts Covered: AntecedentEnvironmentDataScatterplotAttention as a functionFunction of BehaviorGeneralizationAssessmentConnect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact 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

It’s a bonus episode, b*tches! Liat and Danielle are spilling the tea on The Live Collective—aka the ultimate BCBA test prep experience. They’re shooting the shit, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and giving you a peek into the lives of the fabulous ladies behind Study Notes ABA.If you’re studying for the BCBA exam (or just here for the laughs), grab your coffee, wine, or whatever fuels your study sesh, and join the fun! 💕Connect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact 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, we chat with Sasha Long, M.A., BCBA, and founder of The Autism Helper. Sasha shares her journey from teacher to BCBA and how her teaching background shapes her practice today. We discuss the "icks" she sees in Special Ed classrooms, ways to improve teacher-BCBA collaboration, and how behavioral knowledge could transform classrooms. This episode is packed with insights, laughs, and tips for teachers, parents and BCBAs!Behavior Concepts Covered: ScheduleReinforcementPairing Want to connect with Sasha? Website: theautismhelper.comInstagram: @theautismhelperFacebook: facebook.com/theautismhelperConnect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: facebook.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact 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

Burnout doesn’t discriminate—it hits practitioners across all fields. In this episode, Liat sits down with two incredible trauma-informed BCBAs, Robyn Gutierrez and Jessica Woolson, to dive into the heart of self-care and anti-burnout strategies. Robyn, founder of Reflect & Refine, and Jessica, founder of The Wellness and Behavior Collective, share their personal and professional journeys in creating holistic, accessible approaches to wellness that empower practitioners to care for themselves, their coworkers, and their employees.Whether you’re a BCBA, teacher, healthcare worker, or anyone in a demanding role, this episode is packed with insights on how trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and self-compassion can transform your life and work. Listen in for a raw, relatable, and inspiring conversation about beating burnout and putting yourself back on your priority list—you matter too. Behavior Concepts Covered:Motivating OperationsMagnitudeIndependent Group Contingency Respondent ConditioningACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)PunishmentReinforcementWant to learn more about our guests?You can find Robyn at https://reflectandrefine.net or on Instagram @reflectandrefine_You can find Jessica at https://www.wellnessbehaviorcoach.com or on Instagram @thewelljessjourneySupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

In this deeply insightful episode of Behavior Bitches, we’re diving into the world of dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a special guest, Matthew Fanning, whose wife lived with 21 distinct personalities. Through the lens of behavior analysis, we explore how DID impacts daily life, the misconceptions surrounding the condition, and the role of environmental contingencies in shaping behavior across personalities. This episode is packed with real-life experiences, behavioral insights, and actionable advice for fostering understanding and empathy.**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.Connect with Matthew FanningListen to Matthew Fanning’s episode of This Is Actually Happening on Spotify: linkContact Matthew on Facebook @Matthew Fanning or via Email: Fanningmatthew635@gmail.comConnect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook Group: Behavior Bitches Podcast Group• Contact 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 CEUsWebsite: StudyNotesABA.comUpcoming BCBA Test Prep Collective Dates: https://www.StudyNotesABA.com/collectivesCEUs website: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/Behavioral Concepts Covered:SDAntecedent MOPairingDurationConsequenceSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastPodcast Website: https://behaviorbitches.com/