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).

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Change Doesn’t Have to Suck with Dr. Maya Shankar

    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 Instagram Youtube X Substack MayaShankar.com Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com 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

    1h 24m
  2. 5 JAN

    How to Outsmart Test Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain

    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 Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com 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

    1h 4m
  3. 22/12/2025

    Fitness Goals That Stick with BCBA Brittnay Duguay

    What if fitness, food, and stress weren’t about discipline, but about behavior? This week, Liat sits down with Brittnay Duguay, BCBA, functional nutritionist, IFBB Bikini Pro, and founder of Better Habits by Britt, to talk about why most wellness plans (and your New Year’s resolutions) fail, and how behavior science can actually make habits stick. From undoing diet culture and perfectionism to breaking down why “starting on Monday” is a total behavior trap, Brittnay shows how ABA principles apply way beyond the clinic and straight into real life. If you’ve ever said “I don’t have time,” spiraled after one off day, or wondered why you can’t stick to your routine, this episode is for you. Behavior Concepts Covered: Pragmatism Antecedent Reinforcement Motivating Operations CMO-R Ratio Strain Mentalism Shaping Task analysis Connect with Brittnay: Instagram: @betterhabitsbybritt Website: www.betterhabitsbybritt.com Register for Stone Soup 2026! Register here with code SNABA26 for $20 off! Check out the SNABA Stone Soup Giveaway here! Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com 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

    52 min
  4. 08/12/2025

    Bouncing Back from a Breakup with Keith Crossley

    This week, Liat sits down with transformation coach and author Keith Crossley, whose work on healing, relationships, and enlightenment has gone viral. Keith breaks down the science and psychology behind betrayal, why we cling to relationships that hurt us, and how to stop living in fear of your own emotions. If you’ve ever wondered why breakups feel like withdrawal, why your feelings seem so damn big, or how to start healing instead of spiraling, this episode is your guidebook to face betrayal and find freedom on the other side. Behavior Concepts Covered: Private verbal behavior Variable ratio schedule Replacement behaviors Matching Law Stimulus Conditioned reinforcement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Negative reinforcement Function of Bx Tacting Extinction Connect with Keith: KeithCrossley.com Find him on Facebook or LinkedIn! Instagram TikTok Youtube Get the Book! Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com 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 • PairABA: PairABA.com

    50 min
  5. 10/11/2025

    Mastering Your Leadership Voice with Dr. Laura Sicola

    Ever said something and immediately thought, “Why did I say it like that?” Same. This week, Liat chats with Dr. Laura Sicola, cognitive linguist and communication queen, to break down how your tone, pacing, and pitch can change your message. We discuss how vocal fry, upspeak, confidence, and even the way you say your name can change how people see you. If you’ve ever wanted to sound like a leader (without faking it), this episode is your crash course. Whether you’re a boss, a student, or just trying to stop saying “like” every three seconds, this episode will have you speaking to influence people, not just to fill silence. Get the Book: Paperback - Audible - Kindle Read the First 2 Chapters Free! Connect with Dr. Laura: LauraSicola.com SpeakingtoInfluence.com Dr. Laura’s TEDx Presentation LinkedIn Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com 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

    1h 6m

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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).

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