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Latest Episodes:

30 Years of Raising a Child with Autism with Liat's Mom: Melanie Sacks May 11, 2026

Show notes

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Liat brings on her mom, Melanie, for a raw convo about raising Liat’s brother who has autism and intellectual disabilities. They cover everything from public behavior incidents and Chuck E. Cheese trauma to marriage strain, group home fears, and the chaos of parenting before insurance-covered ABA and Facebook support groups even existed.

Melanie opens up about the lifelong commitment and all the emotions that come with raising a child with ASD, and why he's been one of the greatest blessings of her life. This one will make you laugh, cry, call your mom, and maybe start filling out Medicaid waiver paperwork immediately.

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Lessons from a Disabled Mother with Jessica Slice Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

Author and disability advocate Jessica Slice joins us to talk about chronic illness, perfectionism, parenting with a disability, and why she refuses to let anyone else write her narrative. Jessica shares her journey becoming a wheelchair user and mother, and why becoming disabled made her a better parent, not an unfit one.

We get into the legal reality that in 22 states a child can be removed from a home based solely on a parent's disability, the beautiful and unconventional way Jessica became a mom through foster care, and how letting go of perfectionism changed everything in her relationship, her parenting, and her sense of self-worth.

You don’t want to miss this.

Connect with Jessica:

@jessicaslice

jessicaslice.com

jessicaslice.substack.com

Unfit Parent (Beacon Press, 2025)

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• 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

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• PairABA: PairABA.com

Is Sex Addiction A Real Thing? with Dr. Rob Weiss Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

Sex addiction is real, but most people don’t actually understand what it is. This week, Liat sits down with renowned therapist and author Dr. Rob Weiss (Seeking Integrity, Sex Addiction 101) to break down compulsive sexual behavior and why it’s now recognized as CSBD.

They unpack the signs, the stigma, the role of shame, and what real intimacy actually looks like. Plus, why the conversation has changed from “this isn’t real” to “how can we help people with this issue.”

Connect with Dr. Rob:

Sex, Love and Addiction Podcast

Sex and Relationship Healing Podcast

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Antecedent

Determinism

CMO-S

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• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam, are looking to earn CEUs, or want to find your perfect career match, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, CEUs, job matching and more.

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ChatGPT is Your BCBA Bestie with Mellanie Page Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

This week, Liat chats with Mellanie Page about ChatGPT, AI in ABA, and why your BCBA workflow might be way harder than it needs to be.

From clinical work to business and marketing, Mellanie breaks down how AI is already changing the field of behavior analysis and how you can start using it to increase efficiency, improve programming, and expand your impact. They also get into the real questions: Is AI ethical in ABA? What should you not be using it for? And why are so many BCBAs still hesitant to get on board?

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, stuck, or just curious about how to actually use ChatGPT in your day-to-day as a BCBA, this episode is your sign to start thinking bigger.

Connect with Mellanie!

Instagram

Free Monthly CEUs & Innovative Conferences

Online Business for BCBAs

OBM Practitioner Program

How to Use ChatGPT in ABA Therapy CEU

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Shaping

Reinforcement

Punishment

Tact

Generalization

Automatic Reinforcement

Automaticity of Reinforcement

Behavior Momentum

Response Effort

Pragmatism

IOA

Motivating Operations

7 Dimensions ABA

Attitudes + Assumptions of Science

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Looking for BCBA Exam Prep, CEUs, or a BCBA Job?

• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com

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• PairABA: PairABA.co

He Lost $100 Million & Built it Back with David Meltzer Mar 16, 2026

Show notes

David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of the sports agency that inspired Jerry Maguire. This week he joins Liat to talk about what happens when you lose $100 million and build it back. He shares the wake-up call that changed everything, the success mindset that helped him rebuild, and why gratitude, giving value, and helping others might be the real formula for happiness.

Plus: Rock bottom moments, raising kids who aren’t assholes, and the behaviors that actually lead to success.

Connect with David:

WEBSITE - https://dmeltzer.com/

INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/

TWITTER - https://x.com/davidmeltzer

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/

LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2

YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2Lqr8oB

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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

• PairABA: PairABA.com

Coparenting with a Toxic Ex with Jan & Jillian Yuhas Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

Let’s be real, coparenting is hard. Coparenting with a toxic ex? It’s like a group project with the classmate who never does the work.

This week, Liat sits down with twin sisters, certified family mediators, and Boundary Badass authors Jan and Jillian Yuhas to break down high-conflict dynamics, coercive control, and what boundaries actually look like in real life. They cover red flags of toxic and narcissistic behavior, how to stop taking the bait, and how to protect your peace (and your kid’s mental health) when emotions run high.

Not a coparent? Still relevant. If you’ve dealt with a manipulative ex, a high-conflict family member, or someone who always has to control the narrative, this conversation is for you. We’re talking self-regulation, clear communication, and holding boundaries without losing your mind.

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Behavior Concepts Covered:

Operational Definition

Behavioral contrast

Motivating operation

Extinction

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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

• PairABA: PairABA.com

Be Your Own Bestie with Misha Brown Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

This week, Liat sits down with author and one of our fav creators Misha Brown to get the tea on his new book, Be Your Own Bestie: A No-Nonsense Guide to Changing the Way You Treat Yourself, out February 17th.

We talk all things self care, like the realization that you can hype everyone else up and still be your own biggest bully, why self reflection sometimes feels like getting emotionally punched in the face, and how becoming your own bestie might start with something as simple as taking yourself on a spa day or eating a Snickers in your car. It doesn’t get more real, raw and relatable than this. Tune in for all the tips and tricks to #BeYourOwnBestie!

Connect with Misha:

Be Your Own Bestie: A No-Nonsense Guide to Changing the Way You Treat Yourself comes out on February 17th - Pre-Order it Here!

Check out The Big Flop wherever you get your podcasts!

@YourBestieMisha on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube & Facebook

Behavior Concepts:

Pairing

Reinforcement

DRI

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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

• PairABA: PairABA.com

Behavioral Breakdown: The Idaho College Murderer with Presley Wanner Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

One of our favorite guests is back!

This week, forensic psychology expert and BCBA Presley Wanner joins us to break down the Idaho murders and the case against Brian Kohberger. We walk through what happened in Moscow, Idaho, the victims, the investigation, and the key evidence that led to the killer’s arrest, then zoom out to examine the behavioral patterns, misconceptions, and unanswered questions that make this case so chilling.

Expect deep behavioral analysis, uncomfortable truths about grievance and violence, and a deep dive along the way.

Connect with Presley:

CrimeandBehavior.com

Crime & Behavior Analysis Academy

ABAI Special Interest Group

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Looking for BCBA Exam Prep, CEUs, or a BCBA Job?

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• PairABA: PairABA.com

Change Doesn’t Have to Suck with Dr. Maya Shankar Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

This week, Liat and her sister Talia sit down with Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist, former Senior Advisor and founder of the White House Behavioral Science Team, Head of Behavioral Economics at Google, host of A Slight Change of Plans, and author of The Other Side of Change.

Maya shares how she landed in rooms that didn’t even have a role for her yet (BCBAs, take notes), and opens up about losing the identity she built as a Juilliard-trained violinist after a career-ending injury. We unpack why change is so threatening to our sense of self, why our brains hate uncertainty, and how to build a “soft landing” when life makes other plans.

Liat also shares her own story of navigating serious health struggles and letting go of what she thought her career was going to look like. We talk identity, loss, growth, Love Is Blind takes, and why you are so much more than what you do.

Maya’s new book, The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans, is out now - click the link below to get your copy!

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Pairing

Reinforcement

Antecedent

Consequence

Contingency

Variable ratio schedule

High response effort

Connect with Dr. Maya:

Order Maya’s book and join our book club on Mar 10th!

Listen to a Slight Change of Plans

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Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com

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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

• PairABA: PairABA.com

How to Outsmart Test Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

If you know the material but your brain completely melts the second the exam starts, this episode is for you.

In How to Outsmart Test Anxiety, Liat sits down with Dr. Nicole Cain, author of Panic Proof, to explain why anxiety hijacks your brain and how to shut that down. We break down what your amygdala, nervous system, and “autopilot brain” are doing when panic shows up, plus real tools to calm your body so your executive brain can actually access the right info.

No “just relax” nonsense. Just science, behavior, and practical strategies for BCBAs, RBTs, and everybody inbetween.

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Antecedent

Determinism

Consequence

Pairing

Behavior chain interruption

Function of behavior

Operant conditioning

Positive reinforcement

Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain:

Website: www.DrNicoleCain.com

Book: Panic Proof

Instagram: @drnicolecain

Facebook: Dr. Nicole Cain

Linktree / Resources: https://campsite.bio/drnicolecain

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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

• PairABA: PairABA.com