
Behavior Bitches
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, a badass Behavior Analyst and your soon to be BFF, makes this “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Latest episodes

Feb 8, 2021 • 50min
All Out of F#%ks- The Art of Cursing
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-could-actually-be-good-for-you
https://nypost.com/2019/04/19/swearing-is-good-for-you-according-to-science/
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Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 10min
Violence Risk Assessment with Dr. Nancy Zarse
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
Dr. Zarse’s business is Zarse Psychological Services.

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 2min
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 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
I Escaped a Cult with Daniella M. Young
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/
Watch her Ted talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96gBf6LNxa4&feature=youtu.be
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Jan 11, 2021 • 52min
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 4, 2021 • 45min
Victoria Boone: This girl is on Fire
On Episode 81 we bring on Victoria Boone, a badass BCBA who has done some cool sh*t, earned multiple degrees, opened her own businesses, and is the youngest female franchisee ever #Boss. Our rhyme for this episode was perfectly fitting for this guest as she literally does everything under the sun. Victoria is also a mindset coach and behavior change motivator for millennial-age entrepreneurs and understands the hard work and dedication that pursuing your dreams entails. You do not want to miss this episode. Mean it.
Show Notes:
Check her out here: https://www.vbconsultingandcoaching.com/
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Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 49min
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 21, 2020 • 57min
Talking with Trey: Finding your motivation
On episode 79 we bring on someone super special...Trevon Bryant! Trey had dreams of playing in the NFL when he suffered a traumatic knee injury tearing his ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus and patellar tendon all in one snap. His life changed in an instance and he had to figure out a way to reinvent himself. Trey started a motivational speaking company called “Talking with Trey” and is sharing his message and uplifting people around the world. Trey might be the most inspiring person we have ever met and also is here to give some very special advice to our listeners. Tune in to find out how Casey met Trey and how to embrace yourself so you can be free like Trey!! Love you. Mean it.
Show notes:
https://www.talkingwithtrey.com/
https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithtrey/?hl=en
Follow Talking with Trey on Tik Tok!

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 10min
Bruce Lisker and the Man Who Saved His Life: Exclusive Interview
Stop for a second and answer this. Would you do the right thing if it meant you could get punished by losing your job and the respect of all those who you work with? Well, that’s exactly what LAPD officer Jim Gavin did when he got a letter on his desk from prisoner, Bruce Lisker, stating he was not guilty for the murder of his mother 26 years ago. On today’s episode we have both Bruce Lisker and Jim Gavin on the show to talk about what went down and eventually led Bruce Lisker to his release from prison after being wrongfully convicted. This episode is heart wrenching in seeing what the implications to be had from the criminal justice system erroring. This story gives us hope that there are good people in this world willing to give it all up to do the right thing.
Show notes:
https://vimeo.com/203059589

Dec 7, 2020 • 39min
Part 2: Studying Doesn’t Have to #suck - Passing the Exam
On episode 77 #part2 we continue the conversation with Dr. Maggie on all the behaviors that go into studying and ways to tackle this beast of an exam. We talk about choosing how to study, time management, self management skills, manipulating your environment, how to read a question and break it down, and setting reinforcement schedules for your own behavior. We even talk about how to make studying not-suck; but take it a step further as to how you can actually make studying FUN. No, it’s not a mistake that we just said studying and fun in the same sentence. Hopefully whether you are studying for your BCBA or any other exam, this podcast will help you. Tune in or miss the F out.
Show Notes:
Check out the best test prep ever #ShamelessPlug at www.studynotesaba.com. Whether you are studying for your RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA we have something for everyone!
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