Behavior Bitches

Latest Episodes:

Behavior Smackdown with Pro Wrestler Damo McCullough Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Get ready to rumble! This week, we’re body-slamming into the world of pro wrestling with Damo McCullough—professional wrestler, gym owner, family guy, and Liat’s personal burpee dictator. Damo’s spilling all the secrets on how wrestlers use behavioral science to pump up the crowd, master insane moves, and keep the drama flowing like pyro on a championship night.

Whether you’re here for the wrestling, the behavior nerdiness, or just some good ol’ laughs, this episode is a total showstopper. Don’t forget to tag your favorite wrestlers on Instagram @behaviorbitchespodcast!

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Pairing

Antecedent

Reinforcement

Punishment

Shaping

Chaining

Task Analysis

Extinction

Stimulus Discrimination

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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

From BCBA to Bachelor Nation with Parisa Shifteh Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

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 generalization

Pairing

Pre attending

Precursors

Behavior management

Antecedent

Consequence

Adaptation

Operant behavior

Deprivation

BST

Extinction

Reinforcement

Imitation

Formal similarity

Model

Immediacy

Redundancy stimulus prompt

Group contingency

Three term contingency

Private events

Want to Connect with Parisa?

Follow her on Instagram!

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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

Autism, Polyvagal Theory & the ABA Debate with Sean Inderbitzen Mar 17, 2025

Show notes

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:

Stimming

Discreet trial

Reinforcement

Punishment

Check Out Sean's Author Page

Read Autism in Polyvagal Terms

Follow Sean on Instagram

Norton Mental Health on Facebook

Norton Mental Health on Instagram

BACB Grievance Board

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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

Apple Cider Vinegar, Belle Gibson and Faking Cancer with Expert Bill Petrich Mar 03, 2025

Show notes

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 Behavior

Motivating Operation

Reinforcement

Pairing

Escape

Attention

Tangible

Sensory

Want to Connect with Bill?:

TikTok

The Independent Article

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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

Brainwave Behavior: Exploring Neurofeedback with Julie Bucalos Feb 17, 2025

Show notes

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 Variables
Private Events
Operant Conditioning
Data
Punishment
Reinforcement
External Validity
Circular Reasoning
Replacement Bx
Function of Bx
Discrete Trial Training
Joint Attention
Automaticity of R+
Bx Momentum
Generalization

Want to Connect with Julie?

Website

Facebook

info@brainboostmidwest.com

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

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From China to Comedy Clubs: Jiaoying Summers Tells All Feb 03, 2025

Show notes

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 Law

Punishment

Pairing

Shaping

Generalized Condition Reinforcer

Tacting

Connect with Jiaoying:

summerscomedy.com/

@JiaoyingSummers on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter/X

On tour now through July - check out her site for tickets!

Stream Hot Girl Summers on Peacock or Prime Video!

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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

Nonprofit Work, Parent Training and Real-Life Balance Jan 20, 2025

Show notes

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:

Antecedent

Environment

Data

Scatterplot

Attention as a function

Function of Behavior

Generalization

Assessment

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• 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

*Bonus-ode: Meet the Boss Babes of Study Notes ABA Jan 13, 2025

Show notes

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! 💕

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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

Teacher First, BCBA Second with The Autism Helper Jan 06, 2025

Show notes

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:

Schedule

Reinforcement

Pairing

Want to connect with Sasha?

Website: theautismhelper.com

Instagram: @theautismhelper

Facebook: facebook.com/theautismhelper

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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

You Matter Too: Beating Burnout with Trauma-Informed Care Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

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 Operations

Magnitude

Independent Group Contingency

Respondent Conditioning

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Punishment

Reinforcement

Want 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 @thewelljessjourney

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