

Behavior Bitches
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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
Mentioned books

Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 23min
Ethics with Ann Beirne: More Than Just Not Sleeping with Your Client
My client just walked out of the room during session to smoke his bong, is this okay? My supervisor is billing for hours she never actually did, WTF do I do? As newbies (or even oldies in the field), we often have no idea where to turn to get our most pressing ethical questions answered. However, Behavior Bitches to the rescue. Well, not really, Ann Beirne #BadAssBCBA #Author, is coming to the rescue and saving all of our asses and answering our most pressing questions that we need answered #stat. Join in because this is some sh*t you don’t want to miss.
Show Notes:
Get Ann’s book on Amazon at:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Ethics-Applied-Behavior-Analysis/dp/1138320625/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MT65K82C3E6T&keywords=ethics+applied+behavior+analysis&qid=1572971613&sprefix=ethics+applied+%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1
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Testing for the big BCBA/BCaBA exam? Chill out. We got you. Check us out on www.studynotesaba.com

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 12min
Let's Talk About Sex Baby
On today's episode the Bitches are talking about SEX. Yes, we said sex. Are you tuned in now? We are having special guest, Ryan Sain, Ph.D on the show to talk about his research and knowledge on sexual behavior as it applies to humans. You may know Ryan from his highly entertaining YouTube channel, PsychCore. Once again, we talk about how behavior analysis can save the world.
Show Notes:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFpzEc1o4Lx6AmawVNUaHQ
Go to PsychCore on Youtube and Facebook
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Oct 21, 2019 • 43min
F#%k #MeanGirls
On today’s episode the bitches discuss a topic that lights absolute rage in both Casey and Liat, Bullying. Bullying is a big freaking deal and guess what, punishing the bully’s behavior after the fact is NOT working. Why the F#%$ do people bully? WTF do we do about it? With the invention of social media and the cyber world, bullying has only increased and intensified. The ladies tie in many behavioral principles that maintain bullying behavior, why people bully, and applied behavior analysis therapy interventions that if implemented correctly could one day create a kind and respectful community. Once again, ABA can change the world!
Show notes:
Ross, S. W., & Horner, R. H. (2009). Bully prevention in positive behavior support. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 42(4), 747–759. doi:10.1901/jaba.2009.42-747

Oct 14, 2019 • 52min
Dear Behavior Bitches
OMG! The Bitches are in the same physical location. We just met for the first time and to celebrate this meeting we decided to flip the script and have our listeners call into the show to ask us questions. In part 1 of Dear Behavior Bitches, listeners had the chance to ask us anything. No edits, no filters, just real talk. Tune in to find out if Liat & Casey will be continuing this podcast or if their personalities are #incompatable.
Show notes:
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Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 53min
Bitches & The Daily BA
On episode 18 the Behavior Bitches interview the one and only Ryan O from The Daily BA. Ryan spends countless hours creating powerful content, editing videos, and interviewing some pretty impactful people in the field in order to fill the gap between the amazing science of behavior and the billions of people that it could impact for the better. Ryan shares his experience working as a BCBA as well as the insane amount of time he has spent learning how to shoot videos and edit content. We have some pretty juicy questions that we asked Ryan, so you won’t want to miss this interview! If you want something in life, you have to be willing to put the work in, as Ryan says #EatshitDaily. He touches on his experience in OBM, working with adults with disabilities, his failures in business, the good and the ugly sides of social media, how fast the field is expanding and so much more. Check the show notes for this episode, Ryan shared some super valuable resources.
You can find us on:
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You can find today’s guest at:
Follow @theDailyBA on instagram and facebook and subscribe to the youtube channel
www..youtube.com/thedailyBA
Patreon: https://www.thedailyba.com/episodes/2018/1013/why-support-the-daily-ba-on-patreon
Ryan created these two one pagers for his talks at ABAI. PRICELESS!!!!!
file:///Users/macuser/Downloads/ABAI_OnePager_ODonnell_2_BreakingBarriers.pdf
file:///Users/macuser/Downloads/ABAI_OnePager_ODonnell_Expanding.pdf
Tate behavioral conference on October 25th in Springfield, MA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tate-behavioral-1st-annual-aba-conference-tickets-64670946542
TXaba Business Bootcamp on October 11th in Houston, TX link: https://new.txaba.org/events/businessbootcamp2019/
Headsprout: https://www.headsprout.com/
Randy Olson book: Houston, We have a narrative: https://www.amazon.com/Houston-We-Have-Narrative-Science/dp/022627084X
Steven Hayes: A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot towards what matters.

Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 10min
Sarah Trautman-Eslinger the #HustleQueen
On episode 17 we have a new bitch in town. Liat had #lupusproblems and was not on this episode but not to worry we had one BADASS QUEEN in the field of Behavior Analysis fill in. We talked all about what it means to be a new BCBA, how important quality supervision is, and how crucial it is to find mentors and companies who match your morals and values. Sarah is a real, raw, and relatable BCBA who has over 20 years experience in the field. If you are feeling like you need some motivation or direction in your career, you are a new BCBA trying to figure out where to go, or you just want to hear some bad ass b’s talking about how to #hustle and be successful, then this episode is for you!! I promise this episode will not disappoint.
Show Notes:
How to Identify Ethical Practices in Organizations Prior to Employment by:
Matthew T. Brodhead1 & Shawn P. Quigley2 & David J. Cox3
Compassionate Care in Behavior Analytic Treatment: Can Outcomes be Enhanced by Attending to Relationships with Caregivers? By: Bridget A. Taylor1 & Linda A. LeBlanc2 & Melissa R. Nosik3
Get your ticket to TXABA: https://new.txaba.org/events/businessbootcamp2019/
Become a Patron and support the sh*t out of us: : https://www.patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast

Sep 23, 2019 • 49min
Don’t buy me F#%king Flowers
On today’s episode, Liat and Casey talk about the famous “5 Love Languages”. Are you a person who prefers getting flowers (clearly this is not Liat’s preference) or would you rather your SO took the trash out and did the dishes once in a while. Do you prefer to cuddle all F*ing night, or do you just want to talk about your day without interruption. By learning your love language and behavior principles behind each language you can better understand what your partner needs. We also talk about how this #generalizes to the work-place and friendships. Tune in people.
Get yourself a copy of the book:
The 5 Love Languages® by Dr. Gary Chapman
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People - By Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White
Take the free Quiz to find out what your love language is and why the F your significant other isn’t happy when you take the damn trash out even though you’d be happy AF. https://365tests.com/personality-tests/what-is-your-love-language/
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Sep 16, 2019 • 57min
It’s Called a Breakup Because It's #BrokenAF
Break-ups: They are tough AF but guess what? You will survive. When you are going through one you think it will never get better, you can’t survive without that person, who gets to keep the friends? How can you be alone? OMG...the list keeps going. But guess what “A breakup is like a broken mirror, It it better to leave it broken than hurt yourself trying to fix it.” In Episode 15, Liat and Casey talk about the craziest ex stories, how painful breakups are, and analyze this all using behavior analytic principles.

Sep 9, 2019 • 58min
Gambling: Fun and Games…Until It's Not
Whether its poker, blackjack, slot machines, or lottery tickets, it’s all fun and games until it’s not. Today on our show we have an amazing, brave guest, Marla, who is sharing the reality of the dark side of a gambling addiction. Our guest has struggled with a gambling addiction that affected so many areas of her life negatively. We are going to discuss the behavioral principles in play regarding gambling. This one is going to be raw and real as always so tune the F in.
SHOW Notes:
Help Support us on Patreon!
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If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, reach out for help. It can happen to anyone. National gambling hotline 1800-522-4700
Related Research Articles:
The first is the establishment of a behavior-analytic journal devoted to the study of gambling behavior. The journal, Analysis of Gambling Behavior, published its first issue in 2007. #CheckItOut
Dixon, M. R., Wilson, A. N., Belisle, J., & Schreiber, J. B. (2018). A functional analytic approach to understanding disordered gambling. The Psychological Record, 68(2), 177-187. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40732-018-0279-y
Weatherly, J. N., & Dixon, M. R. (2007). Toward an integrative behavioral model of gambling. Analysis of Gambling Behavior, 1, 4–18.
Weatherly, J. N., & Flannery, K. A. (2008). Facing the challenge: The behavior analysis of gambling. The Behavior Analyst Today, 9(2), 130-142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0100652

Sep 2, 2019 • 1h 13min
Weights, Macros, and Changing Habits
Today on Episode 13 we have Chauntae Gold, M.Ed, BCBA on the show. She is doing some wicked cool stuff with ABA and fitness/nutrition. How many times have you started a new diet but couldn’t stick with it? How many times have you signed up for a class or gym membership and never went? How many times have you started a 30-day challenge and not make it past the first week? We have been there baby and Chauntae is here to tell you that it is NOT because you are lazy or that you lack discipline. It is because you do not have a clear plan and solid foundation of daily habits that support your long term goals. Tune in to hear all about how you can use behavior analysis to change your habits that will allow you to gain optimal health and live your best life!!
Show Notes:
Follow Our Guest Here: @thepathtogold
Health, Sport, and Fitness ABA SIG: hsfgabai.com
ACT workshop: catalog.pesi.com
Basic Nutrition Certification: Precision Nutrition- For folks who want to learn about the fundamental principles of nutrition!
Unconventional Medicine: Chris Kresser. This is a book that describes the current chronic health crisis in America and how behavior change is the missing piece to our current healthcare system.
Automic Habits: James Clear