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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).
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).
Episodes
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Jan 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
The Science of Happily Ever After with Ty Tashiro
On Episode 33 we bring on a very special guest who we are beyond honored to have the chance to interview. Ty Tashiro has a Ph.D in psychology and is the author of some badass books, including The Science of Happily Ever After, which we go into great detail on this episode. He has been a speaker on TEDx, Harvard Business School, and the American Psychological Association. Ty is also your genie in a bottle and you get three wishes for the characteristics of your ideal mate. If you want to know what you should be prioritizing when looking for your #soulmate you need to tune the F in or miss the F out. Love you. Mean it.
Show notes:
http://tytashiro.com/
http://tytashiro.com/the-science-of-happily-ever-after/
www.patreon.com/behaviorbitches

Jan 13, 2020 • 55min
Finding a Voice: Selective Mutism
Today’s episode sheds light on a topic that many people don’t know much if anything at all about. On this episode, the bitches bring on Chelsea Gamache, a BCBA, who was diagnosed with Selective Mutism at the age of 5 years old. We find out what it was like to grow up with such an extreme anxiety, that no words come out. She gives us the inside scoop on how we can help these individuals struggling to find their voice. Tune in or miss out.
Show notes:
Join us on Patreon www.patreon.com/behaviorbitches
Go follow her at Outloud: The Selective Mutism Podcast
Here is a free online e-course about SM for parents, teachers, therapists: http://www.selectivemutismlearning.org/
Good article explaining what it is:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Who-Put-the-C-in-the-CBT-In-Balance-In-Focus-Spring-2016.pdf
The following approaches use positive reinforcement and shaping!
Article about effective therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S088761851930091X
Another PCIT article:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PCIT-SM-Chapter-2018-Cotter-et-al-1.pdf
Another Treatment Approach:
https://selectivemutismcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Selective_mutism_communication_anxiety_treatment_children.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25VYAm2E0P2nD4_4D6QVhTJykmW-7PZXP81kSb3srwWi5zTQbwhpWScDU
For more resources go to
Kurtzpsychology.com
https://selectivemutismcenter.org/

Jan 6, 2020 • 59min
#outragedAF
Happy 2020 People!! We can’t even believe that we have reached episode 31. On today’s episode we have special guest Diah Askari AKA the real behavior man on to talk about outrage culture. We talk about how social media has made it near impossible to give constructive feedback and how the outrage culture devalues the importance of sharing ideas and tolerating different opinions. Tune in and please no #outrage.
Show notes:
Go follow @therealbehaviorman
Become a patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast

Dec 30, 2019 • 52min
New Year, New Me. New year, New B
New Year, New Me is a cute saying to write on an instagram caption, but what does it actually mean? Are you trying to actually be a totally different “you” or do you want to just improve the current “you”. If you fall into the 78% of individuals who have failed at sticking to your new year’s resolutions in the past #dontLie, tune into this episode. We talk about how to set yourself up for success with this year’s resolutions. There are actually #SelfManagement strategies to use to avoid being part of the statistic. This episode is sprinkled with lots of behavioral specks of glitter so get ready because your fav Behavior Bitches are ending their last episode of 2019 with a #Bang.
Show notes:
Lane, L. (2016, Jan 22). New year, new me: Keeping new year resolutions past january. University Wire Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/1758840603?accountid=166077
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007).Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Better Than before by Gretchen Rubin
Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. New York: Macmillan.

Dec 23, 2019 • 58min
WTF is Intuitive Eating?
On today’s episode we talk all about intuitive eating. WTF is intuitive eating you may ask. Well you’re in luck because we have our girl, professional vegan chef and life coach, Yael Gutin, here to talk all about it. You don't have to think about earning oxygen as a reinforcer so why do we have to do it with food? #UnconditionedReinforcers Tune if you want to jump into this whole intuitive eating thing because we’re #FeelingIt.
Show notes:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-mindfully/201406/the-evidence-intuitive-eating
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24631111
- Set Point Weight theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21173874
- The negative impacts of weight cycling: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31089525
- Practicing health behaviors at any size reduces mortality independent of BMI: https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/1/9.full
- Why weight stigma is more harmful to their overall health than a person's actual weight: http://www.midus.wisc.edu/findings/pdfs/1592.pdf
More info here: https://www.empoweredpalate.com/holidayempowermentgroup

Dec 16, 2019 • 53min
Miss. Behaving with BCBA, Kathryn Goerges: Focus on Challenging Behavior
On today’s episode we have BCBA, Kathryn Goerges on the show to discuss how she works with extremely challenging behavior and how important it is to look at the true function of the behavior. We talk about about the importance of conducting functional analysis in your practice and not just throwing the kitchen sink at problem behaviors. Casey was still reeling after seeing Dr. Gregory Hanley present his work on the IISCA and Practical Functional Assessment so there are a ton of amazing “AH-HA” moments during this episode. If you are struggling with trying to treat problem behaviors and need some inspiration, then tune in baby. We have Journal Articles referenced in the show notes that can hopefully help you, help your clients. After all, they deserve the BEST.
Show notes:
Carr, E. G., & Durand, V. M. (1985). Reducing behavior problems through functional communication training. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 18(2), 111–126. doi:10.1901/jaba.1985.18-111
Hanley, G.P., Jin, C.S., Vanselow, N.R. and Hanratty, L.A. (2014), Producing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47: 16-36. doi:10.1002/jaba.106
Slaton, J.D., Hanley, G.P. and Raftery, K.J. (2017), Interview‐informed functional analyses: A comparison of synthesized and isolated components. Jnl of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50: 252-277. doi:10.1002/jaba.384
Go follow Kathryn on instagra @alwaysforward_aba
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Dec 9, 2019 • 42min
Impostor Syndrome: Wait I’m the professional in charge here?
On today’s episode your wish has been granted. We finally talk about what you guys want to hear: Impostor Syndrome. Do you ever feel like you a fraud? Why the hell are people listening to you? Do you even deserve to be where you are in life? Do you even go here #meangirls? Well, hunnay we are with you. We did our best to explain why we experience impostor syndrome and how the hell to overcome it. Tune in lovers!
Show notes:
Please note that we are not offering any behavioral analytic services.
Overall, C. (1997). Feeling fraudulent: Some moral quandaries of a feminist instructor. Educational Theory, 47(1), 1. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/214142534?
The imposter syndrome as related to teaching evaluations and. (1994). The Journal of Higher Education, 65(2), 183. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/205313888?accountid=166077
The Surprising Solution to the Impostor Syndrome | Lou Solomon | TEDxCharlotte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whyUPLJZljE
Patreon: www.patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 4min
From Leather to Spandex with Mascot Brad
On today’s episode we get to talk to a real life mascot and BCBA. Brad Bishop from PsychCore brings some serious laughs and ABA principles to the show. From reinforcement to punishment and verbal behavior, there wasn't a dull moment of the entire show. Brad tells us the behaviors that keep the crowd roaring for more. Episode 26 is all up in the MIX.
Show Notes:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFpzEc1o4Lx6AmawVNUaHQ
We are not here to provide behavior analytic services. We are just two chicks who like human behavior and how we can use ABA in everyday life. Do not use this podcast as the way you study for the exam or in place of any supervision. We just like chatting and hope you like it too

Nov 25, 2019 • 36min
Put the Gun Down
Today’s episode is #InterestingAF if we say so ourselves. Liat’s new obsession is researching how to successfully negotiate a hostage situation. You know, something very important in case this ever comes up when walking down the street. Okay, kidding...hopefully. Anyways, Liat has pulled Casey in on this #obv and she’s kinda obsessed with the topic too. We are no experts on this but we’re damn good at doing our due diligence and translating what we learn into #BehavioralBreakdowns. Tune in baby!
Show notes:
The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators | Scott Tillema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CNRmhleJmk
Chris Voss: Never split the difference

Nov 18, 2019 • 39min
Dealing with F#%ng People
In today’s episode the Behavior Bitches dive into the first part of the book “ How to Win Friends and Influence People”. They felt it was their duty to break it down behaviorally. They discuss how important it is to reinforce the behavior you want to see and not punish the behavior you don't want to see. Tune in. It’s a good one.
Show Notes:
https://www.hubspot.com/sales/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people-summary
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast