Behavior Bites

How can you add more curiosity to your world?Can you shift your perspective to be more reflective rather than reactive?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about leadership, her journey with chronic illness, using our science to connect the data points to a diagnosis, and enjoying a meal more when sharing it with loved ones.—Beth McKee, MSEd, BCBABeth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She works internationally supporting sustainable humane practices in behavior analysis and contextual science. She has over 25 years experience in the field. Beth has appeared nationally and internationally on live online trainings and a podcast. She has presented in the US and China. Beth is committed to life long learning & facilitating societal change through the humane application of the science of human behavior.—Follow Beth!Instagram: @bethm_mckeeEmail: bethmariemckee@gmail.com—Resourcesmy.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24169-beighton-scoreehlers-danlos.comAre You Mad at Me?bendybodiespodcast.com/guests/jessica-ecclesjeanniedibon.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn how I can help you at ⁠⁠rosiebx.com

Does it feel like you are drowning in a sea of unorganized paperwork?Would you have more time to devote to your “why” in the field if you had space to self-advocate?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and new mom about what it looks like to advocate for yourself starting right from the interview process, having more time for life outside the field, what her favorite thing is about her job, and planning the perfect new parents’ date.—Megan Richardson, M.A., BCBA, LBAMegan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the creator behind The Organized Analyst, where she helps BCBAs organize their work to cut down on stress, rebalance their days to make space for life outside the field, and build businesses that fit the life they’re dreaming of.Through her signature program, Thrive Academy, Megan is known for her relatable “BCBA Bestie” style that blends systems, mindset, and strategy into practical steps that actually stick. Her mission? To help BCBAs stop running on burnout and start creating a career, and a life, they genuinely love.When she’s not coaching, you’ll find Megan happily color-coding her calendar, quoting early 2000s rom-coms, or soaking up the joy (and chaos) of new mom life.—Follow Megan!Instagram: @theorganizedanalystWebsite: theorganizedanalyst.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn how I can help you at ⁠rosiebx.com

What does it mean to raise a profession?How much do you value developing staff personally, as well as clinically and professionally?During today’s meal - I speak with a speech language pathologist, behavior analyst, and current PhD student about what her journey has been like, her advice to professionals and business owners, how she balances her many roles, and keeping summer alive with all the tomato dishes.—Landria Seals Green, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBALandria Seals Green is a Founder, Innovator, Speaker, and Trainer. Her clinical experience includes being a dually certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.Landria is the Founder and CEO of ExcelPrep Schools and has been a speaker for over fifteen years delivering messages and high impact trainings. While her research interests align with personnel and professional training and social communication skills, her joy comes when delivering messages of equity, diversity, justice, belonging and wellness to corporate and education organizations.Landria is a self-described visionary, crafter, and entrepreneur. She has consulted and supported clinical practice process improvement and completed the merger and acquisition of her own multispecialty clinical practice.Landria completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  and graduate coursework in speech-language pathology at Northwestern University. She is currently completing her PhD in Special Education.She is a full-time wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, business owner, and student. Landria is from the Southside of Chicago, lived in Connecticut and Michigan for a number of years. She now resides in Illinois with her husband Alfred and their children Adam and Alison, and their dog, Asher.—Follow Landria!Facebook: LandriaSLPGURUInstagram: @landriagreenslpguruLinkedIn: Landria Seals GreenYouTube: @slpgurulandriasealsgreen5445—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn how I can help you at rosiebx.com

What brings you joy?It’s okay if you don’t immediately have an answer, but I’m going to challenge you to bring more joy into your life!During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about what brings her joy, her journey with ABA (the positives and challenges), mentoring younger generations, and community service.—About Salma Jaramillo, MA, BCBA, LBASalma received her Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education & Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of West Florida. Before becoming a behavior analyst, Salma was a Registered Behavior Technician® for 7 years and provided direct therapy to various children with different needs and strengths.Ever since becoming an RBT®, Salma knew she wanted to one day have her own ethical agency to continue to help children and their families. The agency she is building from the ground up is It Takes A Village ABA and the organization's message is that together we can achieve more.Salma is stepping into her 4th year as a BCBA® and is still learning and hanging in there! Salma was raised by two immigrant parents that came to the states when she was only 3 years old and is a strong believer in resilience, hard work, and dedication to doing what you love. In her free time she creates art such as digital art and drawings, and is also skipping the midlife crisis and going straight into bird feeders, plants, and cats.Salma also loves to volunteer and has participated in organizations that help abused & unhoused women and their children get back on their feet as well as mentoring teens going into high school with the goal to help them graduate with their high school diploma.—Follow Sal!Instagram: ⁠@bcba_insight—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever been in a contentious IEP meeting?Do you support families with their educational advocacy? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, IEP advocate, and mom of 3 about how she got into behavior analysis, the biggest barrier when helping families advocate at IEPs, and her favorite food experience while traveling.—About Annie McLaughlin, PhD, BCBA-D, LBADr. Annie McLaughlin is a board certified behavior analyst and IEP advocate who runs a thriving consulting practice supporting families as they navigate the special education process and leads a small but mighty team dedicated to making the IEP process clearer and more collaborative.Dr. Annie is the creator of Pivot into IEP  Advocacy®, a program that helps behavior analysts step confidently into advocacy work, whether as a new path or an addition to their current services.She’s a mom of three, a former special education teacher, and passionate about helping special education and behavior analysis better each other.—Follow Annie!Instagram: @IEPadvocateAnnieWebsites: iepadvocacytraining.comspecialedguidance.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you find the BACB ethics process a little mysterious?Have you ever wondered how behavior analysts move forward after a violation?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, CEO, and all around amazing individual about her advice if you want to pursue a PhD, being “unprofessional”, the BACB ethics department, and the rivalry between Red Vines and Twizzlers.—*The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) has not reviewed or approved the content of this podcast. The APBA does not endorse or sponsor this podcast and is not otherwise affiliated with this podcast.—About Tyra Sellers, JD, PhD, BCBA-DTyra Sellers is the CEO of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and owner of TP Sellers, LLC. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Special Education from San Francisco State University, a J.D. from the University of San Francisco, a Ph.D. from Utah State University, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®.Her professional and research interests focus on professional ethics, training and supervision, assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior, and variability. Dr. Sellers has over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities in a wide variety of settings.She has held positions as an Assistant Professor at Utah State University and as the Director of Ethics at the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®. She has published several journal articles, four co-authored book chapters, co-authored books focused on supervision and mentorship and applied ethics for behavior analysis, and a workbook pair for consulting and new supervisors.She's been a vegetarian for over 40 years, she loves flowers, she thinks Twizzlers should be uninvented, and she hopes you know how amazing you are!—Follow Tyra!Instagram: @sellerstyraLinkedIn: Tyra SellersFacebook: Tyra SellersResource: Dr. Ronnie Detrich—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn how I can help you at ⁠rosiebx.com

Reserve your spot at Ethics CEU Brunch, Sunday 6/29!"Blurred Boundaries: Navigating Multiple Relationships in ABA”—When you hate something, do you push it away or try to learn more about it?Have you ever been called difficult because you disagree or question feedback?During today’s meal– I speak with a behavior analyst about his begrudging start to ABA, hate-reading authors he disagrees with, not chasing likes on social media, and you also get to hear us get really mad about substituting parsley for cilantro in pico de gallo.—About Matios Berhe, M.S., BCBARaised in Chula Vista, California. Worked in marketing, first exposure to behavior science. Started working with ABA in group home settings (no formal training, just strategies). Worked in functional skills classrooms at charter schools under direction of a BCBA and introduced to the Cooper book. Transitioned to in-home.  Currently working in home, clinic and telehealth settings.—Follow Matios!Instagram: @MatiosTVThreads: @MatiosTVX: @MatiosTVLinkedIn: Matios BerheWebsite: matiosberhe.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How often do you slow down?What would it be like to pause and connect before interacting?During today’s meal- I speak with a phenomenal woman about career choices, getting into ABA, parenting neurodivergent children, learning and healing from generational trauma, and ADHD projects like making chili oil from scratch.—About Jenny Lai, BCBAHi, I'm Jenny Lai. I'm a mom to 2 autistic children and also a BCBA. I've been in the field for 7 years. I'm also the co-host of a podcast called Not a Tiger Mom with my friend Bettina who is an SLP, where we talk about parenting, autism, and breaking old-school parenting habits in Asian families. I care a lot about helping families feel supported and seen. I currently work once a week for an ABA company and I own a private practice.When I am not doing ABA things, I am spending time with my family and friends, working out, and getting into cooking (juicing, protein bars, chili oil).—Follow Jenny!Instagram: ⁠@msjennybx@jennysunbehaviorconsultant@notatigermompodcast—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How often do you consider what your clients have taught you?Do you think about the therapeutic relationships you build?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and business owner about working with the adult population, trusting your gut, and her favorite vegan seafood dish she found while traveling.—About Aly Rogers, BCBAAly is a neurodivergent Clinical Behavior Analyst and the founder of Behavior Explained, where she blends behavior analysis with therapeutic approaches like ACT and ERP to help zillennial clients navigate life with clarity and confidence. Known for her dark humor and no-BS approach, Aly specializes in working with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and PTSD, creating a space where support feels both effective and relatable. She’s also passionate about fostering community-driven solutions—like a new speed dating initiative for neurodivergent folks.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her at a live show or festival embracing her love for all things music.—Follow Aly!Instagram: @behaviorexplained & @alythinksWebsite: behaviorexplained.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Did you grapple with imposter syndrome when you first started out?How often were you afraid to ask for help?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and fellow PLC member about getting started in the field, the driving force behind starting a company, and the unique challenges for her Spanish-speaking families.—About Yuri Rivera, M.A, BCBA, LBA-TXI was born in El Salvador, and moved to the U.S. when I was 15 years old. After high school, I attended a community college and transferred to a university near home.My dream was to become an occupational therapist, but I did not get into grad school. I started working in a TBI clinic, gained more experience in OT and PT, then left the job to work at Brain Balance. My coworkers there talked to me about ABA. Then I got a job as a behavior technician at the end of 2017, and I have been in the field since then.I am the oldest of 4 siblings, I like to travel. I am a picky eater, but I am working on expanding my repertoire.—Follow Yuri!Instagram: @yuririvera & @compassionate_behavior_insightProfessional Learning Committee (where we met)—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever felt out of place like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole?What if I told you that you have the power to create spaces where you and others could belong? During today’s meal - I speak with a queer, neurodivergent entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in behavior analysis. We discuss what it means to be a leader, imbedding self care throughout the day, creating your own accommodations, and her favorite dishes from around the world.—About Amanda “Mandy” Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBAFounder & CEO | Serial Entrepreneur | Neurodiversity & DEI Advocate | Visionary Speaker | Creative Problem-SolverAmanda Ralston is a queer, neurodivergent serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in behavior analysis. Certified as a behavior analyst since 2002, Mandy has founded and scaled two clinics that delivered life-changing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to hundreds of families, schools, and individuals with autism and other developmental or intellectual disabilities. Her successful exit in 2019 to the fourth-largest ABA provider in the U.S. marked a significant milestone in her career.Mandy is recognized internationally as a thought leader in behavior analysis, ethics, outcomes, and practice. She has served as a Subject Matter Expert on global panels, sharing her expertise to shape the future of the field. As a dynamic and sought-after speaker, she addresses audiences worldwide on topics including autism spectrum issues and her acclaimed talk, “#ItsNotBinary: Avoiding Binary Thinking in Work, Life, and Social Media.”Her accolades include being a two-time nominee for Small Businessperson of the Year (2015, 2017) and the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Autism Innovation Award at the Autism Investor Summit.Mandy’s latest venture, NonBinary Solutions, pioneers cutting-edge data analytics and technology, developing Clinical Decision Support Systems to empower ABA providers and stakeholders within the neurodiversity ecosystem.Mandy is deeply committed to reshaping how the world perceives autism and advancing the field of behavior analysis. Her work centers on fostering a more inclusive and equitable society, driven by the belief that diverse perspectives are essential to meaningful change.—Follow Mandy!Instagram: @amemeda_ralston & @nonbinary_solutionsFacebook: Amanda Mandy RalstonLinkedIn: Amanda Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA - NonBinary SolutionsWebsites: nonbinarysolutions.com & amandaralston.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What’s your favorite thing about what you do?Do you ever think about how we come from so many different paths, but we all have pretty similar values?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about exploring opportunities, networking with others in and outside of the field, drawing clear boundaries between work and personal life, and gearing up for our spring gardens.—About Danielle S. Jeudy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBADr. Danielle S. Jeudy has extensive experience supporting individuals and families across diverse settings, including residential treatment, in-home ABA therapy, public schools, and adult services. Known for building strong, trusting relationships with individuals, families, and stakeholders, Danielle has become a respected presence in behavioral health.With a PhD in Behavior Analysis and certifications in behavior management techniques and American Sign Language, Danielle's research and clinical practice focus on enhancing adult services and addressing social justice issues within the field, specifically colorism.As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), she specializes in consulting, assessments, professional development, and presenting at professional conferences. Danielle actively works toward advancing equity and inclusion through her roles on the Association of Contextual Behavior Science (ACBS) DEI committee and as a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Colorism Studies. In her free time, she enjoys connecting with family and friends.—Follow Danielle!Instagram: @BehaviorDJLinkedIn: Danielle S. Jeudy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBAThe Colorism Project, Inc: Conference 8/21 & 8/22—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When you observe others, do you ever examine what you are bringing to the environment?Could you be adding reinforcing or punishing vibes to the situation?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and trauma-informed ACT coach about her experiences being in the field for over 15 years, her pivot to consulting, and how she finds balance between all of her responsibilities.—About Ashley Fiorilli, PhD., BCBA, 500 RYT, CCTSIDr. Ashley Fiorilli has worked in the field of human services since 2006. In 2006, I started working with infants and toddlers with developmental delays, as well as those who were deaf and hard of hearing or visually impaired. Over the last 9 years, I have worked with individuals with autism and related disabilities in school, home, clinic, and group settings. In 2014, I completed my doctorate in International Psychology, with an emphasis in Organizations and Systems from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The core curriculum provided a foundation for creating sustainable change through connective collaboration. In 2016, I received training on the framework of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), which fueled my passion for helping others across the lifespan and all abilities. I have continued to expand my ACT repertoire over the last 6 years, with symposiums, conferences, practicums, and focused trainings. In 2018, I completed my 200 hours in Yoga Teacher Training, which augmented my skill set in implementing ACT services, across clients.  In addition, in 2020, I completed my 500 hours in Yoga Teacher Training. In 2019, I began consulting with individuals as a Behavior Analyst focusing on mindfulness, self-discovery, habit and pattern change, and transformative behavior techniques.—Follow Ashley!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashnfioWebsite: bestillbeconnected.comPodcasts: Just ACT Podcast Balanced & Becoming Podcast—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How often do we hear negative misconceptions to being a school-based BCBA?Would you be open to hearing about the benefits of impacting the lives of all students and teachers? During today’s meal - I speak with a school-based behavior analyst about supporting diverse students, learning from our clients, and her motto “I do this for kids like me.”—About Brittany Man, BCBAI'm a school-based BCBA in Connecticut who found my calling in the field of behavior analysis in adulthood after taking a leap of faith and making a career change. From the moment I entered the field, I fell in love with it—while also cautiously questioning elements that didn’t quite sit right. Early on, a friend told me, “You’ve got a good gut,” when I voiced my concerns, and that simple affirmation gave me permission to trust myself and lean into what truly mattered to me. That instinct, I later realized, was the foundation of values-based living, which continues to guide my work today.I’m neurodivergent myself and have experienced the IEP process from all angles—as a child who received one, the mother of a child with one, and now as a professional who helps create them. While working in schools often gets a bad rap, I love the reach and impact I have in this setting. I truly love what I do, I love learning, and I love discussing all things behavior analysis anywhere and everywhere.Beyond work, I’m passionate about hiking, photography, dance parties, writing, and spending time with my family. And above all, I love working with kids and exploring the endlessly fascinating world of behavior.—Follow Brittany!Instagram: ⁠⁠@rad.behaviorsWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠radbehaviors.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever thought about writing a book?How great would it be to have a book that combined compassionate care and science into one treatment plan?During today’s meal - I speak with three behavior analysts and authors of a new book releasing in March. We discuss what the writing process was like, key takeaways from the book, and what they learned from writing it.—About REFRAMEMargaret Thomas Solomon, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA, IBAJennifer Farris, MA, LABA, LBA, BCBA, IBAMari-Luci Cerda, PhD, BCBA, LBAREFRAME ABA is a book designed to bring the idea of compassionate care into practice.  With clinic-based case studies and contextual examples, REFRAME is not so much a curriculum as it is a guide.The book begins with assessing behavior, but not just assessing the skills of the learner but those of the implementer.  It continues with addressing the environment, goal-development as guided by both behavior analytic research and the long-standing evidence provided by related fields such as human development and neuroscience.REFRAME’s aim is to radically address the behaviors that will lead the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through the paradigm shift it has needed since first recognizing the harm caused by the behaviors of our field’s past.—Follow REFRAME!Instagram: @reframe.abaMeg: @acrossenvironmentsJen: @my_behavior_brainMari: @autie.analystWebsite: reframeaba.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What can behavior analysts learn from other mental health providers?How can understanding how people process grief be beneficial to our work?During today’s meal - I speak with a brilliant individual in the field of marriage and family therapy about the similarities and differences of our fields, grieving and loss, and how to prevent getting activated during difficult sessions.—About Krista Parker, M.A. LMFT, PhD CandidateKrista Parker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and PhD candidate with extensive experience in supporting diverse populations. Her journey into the helping field began with six years’ experience as a behavior interventionist, providing ABA therapy in both Los Angeles Unified District Schools and home settings. Krista currently maintains a virtual private practice, serves as an AAMFT approved supervisor candidate, and holds an adjunct faculty position at Antioch University New England.Krista’s clinical focus is on complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, and BIPOC/AAPI mental health. She works with teens, adults, couples, and families in her private practice and her current research focuses on the effects of bicultural stress on the mental health well-being of second-generation Filipino Americans. Her commitment to accessible, quality mental health care is rooted in both personal and professional experiences, including her own journey through grief following the sudden loss of her mother in 2016. This transformative experience deepened her understanding of the particular challenges faced by children of immigrants in accessing and understanding mental health support.As a scholar-practitioner, Krista is dedicated to breaking barriers and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive practices in the mental health field. She approaches her work through a social justice lens, with a particular focus on serving marginalized and underserved communities, providing psychoeducation, promoting self-compassion, and helping others live a life that feels the most authentic to them.—Follow Krista!Instagram: @therapybykristaWebsites: ⁠kristaparker.comtherapybykrista.com—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my websiteBehavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABAChat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you trust your gut when making decisions? Are you afraid to put yourself out there, or do you step into your power boldly? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, educator, parent, and all around shiny human about best career advice, how to juggle all the tasks while honoring self care, and what it’s like creating a book. — About Bailey Payne, BCBA I am a behavior analyst that lives outside of Nashville, TN and serves the community of Bowling Green, KY. My passion is serving people in their most natural environments and tailoring goals and strategies to meet each individual, family, and environment’s values. I LOVE watching people smash goals! I was born and raised in rural Kansas, like dirt roads and no stop lights. I have a passion for bringing research, services, and information to the underserved in rural areas. I love to bring information and support to those who have barriers to accessing it. My master’s degree is in Clinical Psychology from Pittsburg State University in Kansas. My professional experience includes working as a Psychologist at a State Hospital, an Autism Specialist for the Kansas Autism Waiver, a Project Therapist with the University of Kansas Lifespan Institute, a Behavioral Specialist with The May Institute of Autism, and a Licensed Behavior Analyst serving the Bowling Green, KY community at large including a school based BCBA, private in-home therapy, KY waiver programs, and an instructor with Western Kentucky University. — Follow Bailey! Instagram: @behavior_breakthrough Facebook: Behavior Breakthrough with Bailey Payne Website: baileypayne.com Book: Behavior Breakthrough: 12 Skills to Transform Behavior at Home and in the Classroom — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my website Behavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABA Chat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How often do you journal or practice gratitude? How often do you try to shape your own behavior towards things you want rather than things you don’t? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about using behavior analysis principles in everyday life, using clear stimulus conditions for work and non-work to promote boundaries, and taking care of our bodies before our bodies make us. — About Dr. Jennifer Haddock, Ph.D., BCBA-D Dr. Jennifer Haddock has been practicing behavior analysis for nearly 20 years. During that time, she has been lucky to study, teach, and conduct research at several universities. She’s worn many hats in the field, including direct service provider, supervisor, post-doctoral fellow, assistant professor, and held leadership positions in organizational behavior management. She is passionate about sharing Radical Behaviorism and the science of behavior analysis by making it relatable to her own life. To that end, she has written and made video content on social platforms. Her written content includes a blog in which she writes essays about a variety of topics, including self-improvement, mental health, and career topics. Her video content includes conceptual foundations, misinformation about behavior analysis, and everyday application, with a few wildcards thrown in. She hopes to model how behavior analysis can transform lives and inspire others to find practical, meaningful applications in their own lives and those of their clients. — Follow Jennifer! Instagram: @everyday_behaviorist Facebook: Everyday Behaviorist Website: everydaybehaviorist.com — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my website Behavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABA Chat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you shy away from the uncomfortable stuff, or do you lean into the discomfort in order to grow and learn? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about her passion projects, how to learn from failure, and her favorite holiday traditions. — About Kelly Baird, BCBA, LBA, IBA Kelly Baird is the founder of Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAAD) and the Vice President of Operations at ABAVerzus. Additionally, she co-founded and serves as President of the Missouri Black Applied Behavior Analysis Community, where she introduced The ABA Pathfinders to promote inclusive ABA programs, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  As a mother of a child with autism, Kelly is deeply committed to creating empowering spaces for clinicians and fostering networking opportunities. She is passionate about advocating for individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges, leveraging her experiences to drive positive change in the field of ABA. Through BWIBAAD, Kelly has established a platform to celebrate and support Black women in behavior analysis, cultivating a community of empowerment and professional growth. At ABAVerzus, she leads innovative initiatives that revolutionize ABA events, creating engaging experiences that unite and celebrate the ABA community. Her dedication to empowering clinicians and fostering networking opportunities is evident in her work, making her a respected leader in the field. — Follow Kelly! Linkedin:  Kelly Baird Facebook: Kelly Perry Instagram: @thatskelly4yo @bwibaad @abaverzus — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my website Behavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABA Chat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you set boundaries that align with your values? Do you show up as your authentic self in all environments? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, avid volleyball player, and entrepreneur about using the science of behavior analysis outside of autism services, practicing self care, and being a biracial immigrant and a working mom. — About Sarah "Scho" McFarland, BCBA, COBA Sarah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the state of Ohio. She has 12 years of experience working in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in various settings, which include residential, hospital/clinic, in-home, community and schools. During these past 12 years, her main areas of focus have included reduction of moderate to severe interfering behaviors,  crisis intervention (ie. training on de-escalation, behavior management & crisis management), skill based treatment, caregiver and staff training, and collaboration with other service providers. She also has over 15 years experience as a volleyball coach and trainer (middle school, high school, Junior Olympic/club levels), a journey she began and fell in love with during her collegiate volleyball career. — Follow Sarah! Instagram: @coach_scho @schobehavioracademy  Website: schobehavioracademy.com — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read excerpts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the episode on my website Behavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABA Chat with me on Instagram!— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rosie.eats.bx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠