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The BC(BAes) Jordan & Melina
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🌟 The BC(BAes) Podcast 🌟 Looking for a real, down-to-earth take on behavior, relationships & life from 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts! 💬❤️ Candid chats on ABA, parenting, marriage & everyday wins. Get expert tips to improve connections with your spouse, kids & friends. Perfect for parents, pros & students wanting honest, fun, science-backed insights. 🎙️😄 Follow us for laughs & ABA wisdom: TikTok: @the.bcbaes | IG: @thebcbaes #TheBCBAes #ABAtherapy #BehaviorScience #ParentingWithABA #MarriageAndBehavior #RealTalkABA #NeurodiversityAffirming

  1. 5d ago

    Supervision Is Hard (and It Should Be): Lessons From Dr. Linda LeBlanc - Live from the BMBA Summit: early mistakes, the RBT-to-BCBA leap, and how to mentor without the "harsh feedback" phase

    🎓 What if the hardest part of becoming a BCBA isn't the science… it's the people? At the BMBA Summit, we pulled Dr. Linda LeBlanc aside for a quick conversation, and it turned into a masterclass on supervision and mentorship. 🙌 A longtime researcher, former journal editor, and consulting agency owner, she's refreshingly honest about how she got into supervision: she wasn't naturally good at it, and her early feedback was too direct and too focused on "do it right" instead of "let me help you do it better." 💡 From there we get into the leap that surprises a lot of new BCBAs: going from RBT to BCBA means you're no longer doing the work, you're leveraging other people's efforts to help the client. We talk about why some people "get snookered" into jobs that don't match their reinforcers, why you should find your sweet spot before taking the promotion, and why covering a session might be a gift. 🎁 Then we tackle the telehealth wave. 💻 Her take isn't "it's great" or "it's terrible." It's get good in the room first, then translate it. We finish with the fun one: advice for married BCBAs who can't stop analyzing each other. Short version: your marriage is a system. 💍 If you supervise, mentor, or are about to step into a bigger role, pull up a seat. 🛋️ 🔑 IN THIS EPISODE - Why learning to be a behavior analyst is hard (and why it should be) - How early supervision mistakes become your best teachers - Why the RBT-to-BCBA jump is a bigger shift than most people expect - Know your reinforcers before you take the promotion - Telehealth works best when you've built skills in person first ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Meet Dr. Linda LeBlanc 🎙️ 1:27 – The Papers That Shaped How We Supervise 2:13 – Why Supervision? (And the Mistakes That Led Her There) 3:38 – "I Was Not Naturally Good at It" 5:02 – Being a BCBA Is More Than the Science 6:15 – "If They Don't Know, We Haven't Taught Them Yet" 6:48 – RBT to BCBA: The Steepest Learning Curve 8:38 – Zooming Out: Leveraging Other People's Efforts 9:03 – When the BCBA Job Isn't Just a Bigger RBT Job 9:50 – Know Your Reinforcers 🎯 10:27 – Manager of BCBAs: Now You're Designing Systems 12:02 – Why We Still Love Direct Sessions 13:05 – Covering a Session: A Gift in Disguise 🎁 14:41 – Getting Over Yourself: Responding to Feedback 15:29 – The Telehealth Wave: Slippers, Screens & Supervision 💻 16:51 – Telehealth: Ambivalence & the Evidence Base 20:07 – "Get Good in the Room First" 22:58 – Telehealth Is a Tool (Where the Hammer Analogy Breaks) 23:50 – Married BCBAs: How Not to Overanalyze Each Other 💍 24:41 – Your Marriage Is a System 25:53 – Individual Interests Aren't Barriers 27:29 – Wrap-Up 🔗 FOLLOW US: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBCBAes 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.bcbaes 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebcbaes The BC(BAes) Podcast: Where Behavior Meets Real Life. #ABA #BCBA #BMBASummit #BCBASupervision #BehaviorAnalysis

  2. Oct 20

    Rush Hour, Real Talk: First-Timers, Big Keynotes & Playlists for Hard Days A carpool conversation on why the BMBA Summit feels like a community, not a conference

    🚗 Six behavior analysts. One car. Friday rush hour. Zero filter. The Keynote Carpool is officially a TRADITION. 🎉 For the second year in a row, we piled into the car at the BMBA Summit with BCBAs, a behavior technician, and a supervisor to talk about what stuck with us. Highlights include a masking workshop that made people write on actual masks, a keynote that had everyone inspired, and a live reading of a love poem (receipts included). 💌 Along the way we hear from first-timers who feel like sponges soaking up the whole conference, and we get a very fun detour into what sponges actually do. 🧽 There's also a stop for a 90s music-industry story you have to hear from the source, and it ends with the exit question: what's the one song that makes a hard day better? 🎶 This is the unpolished, "we're literally driving" side of the field: community, self-care, and the people who make a conference feel like home. Turn it up, buckle in, and pull up a seat. 🛋️ 🔑 IN THIS EPISODE - What made the BMBA Summit feel welcoming for first-timers - The masking workshop and why reflection stuck with people - Why in-person conferences beat watching sessions on replay - Self-care in the field: the songs that get behavior analysts through bad days - The "keynote carpool" tradition and why we're calling it official ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome to the Keynote Carpool 🚗 0:22 – Roll Call: Who's in the Car? 1:16 – Two Years in a Row: It's a Tradition Now 1:37 – Any New Poems for the Wife? (Receipts Included) 💌 2:36 – Summit Highlights: Masks, Panels & Reflection 4:08 – The Keynote That Had Everyone Inspired 6:33 – Rush Hour, Camera in Hand: "This Is Natural" 😅 7:07 – Memorable Moments From the Talks 9:06 – Did We Run Around More This Year? 10:13 – First-Timers Report In (Sponge Mode: On) 🧽 12:06 – Wait, What Do Sponges Actually Do? 13:03 – Small-World Stories: The Name-Drop Olympics 13:46 – The 90s Demo Tape Story 16:05 – The Exit Question: The Song That Fixes a Bad Day 🎶 17:04 – Two Degrees From Beyoncé 19:38 – The Hopeless Romantic Pick 💛 20:57 – Rear-View Mirror Metaphors 21:40 – We've Arrived: Sign-Off & the Third Annual 🚗 🔗 FOLLOW US: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBCBAes 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.bcbaes 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebcbaes The BC(BAes) Podcast: Where Behavior Meets Real Life. #ABA #BCBA #BMBASummit #KeynoteCarpool #BehaviorAnalysis

  3. Oct 13

    From Protecting Quarterbacks to Protecting ABA Clinics Why a former offensive lineman builds financial support for clinic owners

    🏈💼 What does an offensive lineman have in common with an ABA clinic owner? Both are trying to keep someone from getting blindsided. At the BMBA Summit, we sat down with the founder of Bounce Back Financial, who helps ABA clinic owners connect their billing, accounting, and CFO advisory so the money side doesn't fall apart. We get into why he chose this field over bigger-margin industries (it's personal 💛), what he sees when clinics run into cash-flow trouble, and why the name "Bounce Back" fits the story behind the company.Then we talk about what we all wish grad school covered: running the business. 🧾 Why delegation and succession planning separate the clinics that last, why Medicaid rules change so much from state to state, what a prepayment audit can put at risk, and how to find a partner who shows up when things get messy.And because it's us, we also talk about what it felt like to be welcomed into the BMBA community as a non-behavior analyst, why representation matters, and a very serious debate about LA versus DC. 🎢 (Our spare room is still open.)If you own a clinic, dream of owning one, or want to know what happens after the session notes… pull up a seat. 🛋️🔑 IN THIS EPISODE- Why billing, accounting, and CFO support work better when they talk to each other- Why delegation and succession planning matter as a clinic grows- How state Medicaid differences affect clinic owners- What a prepayment audit can put at risk, and why documentation matters- Why community and representation matter in this field⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – Meet the Founder of Bounce Back Financial 🎙️0:36 – Who Are You? A Story of Bouncing Back1:29 – From Protecting Quarterbacks to Protecting Clinics 🏈2:33 – Why Help ABA Clinic Owners?3:11 – Billing, Accounting & CFO: Why Vendors Don't Talk4:29 – Why ABA? The Personal Why5:39 – Family-Led Clinics vs. Big Box6:12 – Cash Flow, Loans & Staying in Business7:39 – Every State, Different Medicaid8:38 – Growing Without Losing the Relationships9:37 – Traits of Clinics That Make It10:59 – The Gap: Nobody Teaches BCBAs How to Run a Business12:06 – When the Audit Shows Up: Who Shows Up With You?14:33 – What a Prepayment Audit Can Put at Risk15:23 – Why the BMBA Community Matters17:05 – The Block Party (FOMO Alert) 🎉17:24 – LA, DC & Merch: Where To Next?19:57 – Thank You & See You at the Block Party🔗 LEARN MORE: [INSERT BOUNCE BACK FINANCIAL URL OR DELETE THIS LINE]🔗 FOLLOW US:▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBCBAes📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.bcbaes📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebcbaesℹ️ This episode is for general information and isn't financial or legal advice.The BC(BAes) Podcast: Where Behavior Meets Real Life.#ABA #ABABusiness #BMBASummit #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis

  4. Oct 5

    From Pre-Med to BCBA: The Clinic Tour That Changed Everything

    🎙️ What happens when a pre-med hopeful takes a "why not?" tour of an ABA clinic… and never leaves? Recorded live at the BMBA Summit, we sit down with BCBA A'Daunte Bivens of Savannah, Georgia. He went from biology and exercise sports science to ABA, and now he's looking at sports, precision teaching, OBM, and even music. 🎹 Our take: the science was never about autism. It's the science of human behavior. 🌍 We also get real about imposter syndrome around big words, why plain language matters with families, and what it's like being married to someone outside ABA when you can't turn off your reinforcement radar. 😅 ("I know what you just did" is a real sentence in real homes.) If you've ever felt boxed in by what ABA "is supposed to look like"… pull up a seat. 🛋️ 🔑 IN THIS EPISODE - ABA is the science of human behavior, not just autism services - Sports, OBM, music, and wellness are growing paths for behavior analysts - Great supervisors give new clinicians room to be creative - Imposter syndrome is common, and plain language beats jargon - Conferences show you paths you can't Google ⏱️ CHAPTERS [same 20 chapters] 🔗 FOLLOW US: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBCBAes 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.bcbaes 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebcbaes The BC(BAes) Podcast: Where Behavior Meets Real Life. #ABA #BCBA #BMBASummit #BehaviorAnalysis #ABAPodcast

  5. Sep 30

    Spontaneous Fireside Chat - Night 2 : Waves, Wobbles & Watching Our Kids Watch Everyone Else

    🔥 Round two! Same campsite, same fire, one sunburn heavier — Melina and Jordan are back for night two of their fireside chat, and this time the topic that found us was observational learning. 👀Turns out camping strips away the devices and the distractions, which means kids are watching everything and everyone — for better and for worse. We talk through watching our oldest pick up big feelings from a peer at the beach, the tricky balance of correcting your kid's behavior without embarrassing them in front of others, and why this messy, unscripted environment is basically real-life "what would you do" for our kids.Then things get real: a street-safety scare turns into an unplanned lesson on urgency, dignity, and positive practice — and honestly, watching the training kick in when it actually mattered hit different. 🥹 We close it out reflecting on the whole trip (9 out of 10, waves were doing too much 🌊) — and then, true to camping form, the camera battery gave out mid-conversation. So consider this one an authentic, no-do-over ending. 😂Drop a comment: what's something your kid picked up from watching someone else — that you did NOT teach them yourself? 💬⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Night 2 by the fire 🏕️00:27 – Sunburnt, dehydrated, and settled in00:44 – Beach recap: waves, lifeguards & respecting nature01:26 – Tonight's topic: observational learning02:41 – Camping = built-in exploration & social learning03:06 – When kids imitate big emotions from peers03:43 – Raising brave kids while working on yourself04:32 – Picking up new language & communication styles05:08 – The clinical case for peer settings & school05:45 – "Real-life role plays" with our kids06:25 – Giving grace while still guiding growth07:01 – The street safety scare 🚸08:14 – Why we yelled (and why that mattered)09:44 – Respecting her dignity + comfort first10:05 – Positive practice in action10:47 – "This is what it looks like for two BCBAs to be married" 😂11:36 – Context matters: impulse vs. understanding12:06 – Core memories & why the lesson stuck13:00 – Rating the trip: 9 out of 10 🌊13:34 – Wrapping up... until the camera battery said otherwise 🔋😂🔗 FOLLOW US FOR MORE📱 TikTok: @the.bcbaes📸 Instagram: @thebcbaes🌐 www.thebcbaes.com#ABAtherapy #BCBA #RBT #ObservationalLearning #ParentingInABA #BCBAparent #ABACommunity #TheBCBAes #UnscriptedPodcast #RealTalkParenting #BehaviorAnalysis

  6. Aug 12

    Spontaneous Fireside Chat: Unscripted, Unplugged & Unfiltered: A Campfire Convo

    🔥 No script. No outline. Just Melina and Jordan, a campfire, and whatever came to mind. In this episode of The BC(BAes), we're coming to you live from a family camping trip (kids FINALLY asleep 🙏) for a raw, unplanned convo about what it's really like being a BCBA and a parent at the same time. We're doing our own version of "Sparkles & Sparkles" — one parenting win and one parenting fumble from the week, no filter included. Think: green beans that got spit out and put back in 😅, a wave-advisory beach moment turned shaping session 🌊, an after-bedtime meltdown (ours, not theirs 🙈), and a gratitude car-ride exercise that turned an entitled morning into something genuinely sweet. PLUS: We're recapping our excitement for the BNBA Summit 2026, where we'll be sharing the stage to interview none other than Dr. John Bailey live on stage 🎙️ — plus a shoutout to Dr. Jared Van and his precision teaching talk that lives rent-free in our heads. Grab your ticket (hybrid options available) and use our code for 10% off! Drop a comment: what's YOUR parenting sparkle (and stumble) from this week? 💬 ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Live from the campfire 🏕️00:34 – Cheers to getting the kids down01:25 – This week's game: BCBA wins & fails02:12 – The green bean showdown 🫘05:22 – Was it a win or a fail? You decide06:21 – Jordan's high note: shaping at the beach 🌊08:14 – Critters, creatures & campsite chaos 🦝08:36 – Melina's honest low: losing patience at bedtime11:06 – Panic mode vs. co-regulation11:28 – Living life & giving our kids full experiences12:18 – The entitlement moment (and the Dr. Jared Van save 😂)13:28 – Turning frustration into a gratitude exercise 🚗14:56 – "I'm thankful for tambourines" 🥹15:58 – Daily affirmations with the girls16:35 – BMBA Summit 2026 announcement 🎉17:01 – Interviewing Dr. John Bailey LIVE on stage17:53 – Use our code for 10% off tickets18:12 – Why the summit connections matter most18:40 – See you soon, bye for now 👋 🔗 FOLLOW US FOR MORE📱 TikTok: @the.bcbaes📸 Instagram: @thebcbaes🌐 www.thebcbaes.com #ABAtherapy #BCBA #RBT #ParentingInABA #BCBAparent #ABACommunity #TheBCBAes #BNBASummit #UnscriptedPodcast #RealTalkParenting #BehaviorAnalysis

  7. May 25

    Why ABA Research Isn’t Reaching the Real World (And Who’s Responsible)

    There’s a conversation happening in ABA that not enough people are talking about… and it’s this:👉 Why does so much research never actually make it into real-life practice?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jared Van to unpack the disconnect between researchers and practitioners—and honestly… some of it might surprise you. From universities missing the mark, to research that feels “too far removed” from everyday work, we’re getting into the real barriers that are holding the field back.But this isn’t just critique—it’s solutions. 💡We talk about how to make research actually usable, how future BCBAs should be trained, and why expanding ABA beyond traditional settings (yes… even into the NFL 👀) could completely change the future of the field. This episode is packed with perspective shifts, practical advice, and those “wait… why AREN’T we doing that?” moments.If you’ve ever felt the gap between what you learned and what actually works in the field… this one’s for you. 🎯🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy ABA research often fails to translate into real-world practiceThe surprising role universities play in the research-practice gapHow to make research more accessible, practical, and socially validThe importance of listening to practitioners on the groundWhy supervision and mentorship are critical to developing strong BCBAsThe need for better training and client matching in the fieldExpanding ABA into new areas like sports, education, and beyondHow to critically read research instead of blindly accepting itReal talk about burnout, safety, and losing good clinicians too early⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters 🎙️0:30 – Research vs. Real Life: The Disconnect1:26 – Making Research Actually Usable2:07 – Who’s Responsible for Closing the Gap?2:20 – The Role of Universities (Hot Take 🔥)3:31 – What We SHOULD Be Teaching Future BCBAs4:40 – The Missing Feedback Loop in ABA6:02 – When the Science Isn’t Even Applied in Training7:33 – “Why Isn’t Anyone Studying This?” Moments8:23 – Real Field Challenges: Client Matching & Burnout10:35 – Losing Great Clinicians Too Soon11:23 – How to Keep Research Practical & Relevant12:24 – Expanding ABA Beyond Autism (NFL, Schools & More 👀)15:06 – Advice for Aspiring Researchers & PhD Students17:00 – Managing Anxiety & Social Responsibility in Today’s World19:29 – Finding Your Role in Creating Change20:05 – What Dr. Jared Van Is Working On Now21:12 – Closing Thoughts💬 QUOTE OR HOOK“If practitioners can’t use your research… what’s the point?”“We’re teaching the science—but not always using it.”🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FORBCBAs who feel frustrated by the gap between research and real lifeRBTs and aspiring BCBAs trying to make sense of what actually worksGraduate students considering a PhD or research pathClinicians who want to expand beyond traditional ABA rolesAnyone passionate about improving the future of the field🚀 SEO KEYWORDSABA research vs practice, behavior analysis real world application, BCBA training issues, ABA supervision, research-practice gap ABA, applied behavior analysis careers, ABA in sports performance, ABA in education, social validity ABA, behavior analysis training, BCBA mentorship, ABA field challenges, behavior analyst career path, applied behavior analysis podcast, ABA innovation🔍 HASHTAGS#ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #ABAresearch #ABAcommunity #RBT #BCBAstudent #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #TherapistLife #SpecialEducation #AutismSupport #MentalHealth #ResearchToPractice #ABAtherapy #ClinicalPsychology #BehaviorScience #GradSchoolLife #PhDjourney #ABAinnovation #FutureOfABA

  8. May 19

    Does Being a BCBA Make You a Better Parent… or Just More Aware? (The Honest Truth) I The BC(BAes)

    What happens when the science of behavior meets the reality of parenting… and they don’t always align? 😅In Part 2 with Nissa, we get real—like really real—about what it’s like being a BCBA and a parent. From emotional moments behind closed doors to token economies failing spectacularly (yes, literally thrown back in your face 💀), this episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure behavior analysts put on themselves at home.We talk about the tension between “knowing the science” and actually living life as a human. Because the truth is… your kids don’t care about your protocols—they want you. ❤️This episode is equal parts validation, humor, and perspective shift. If you’ve ever felt like you “should be better” because of your background in ABA, this conversation will hit home in the best way.🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYSBeing a BCBA does not automatically make parenting easierThe gap between clinical knowledge and real-life parenting is very realWhy compassionate care matters just as much at home as it does in practiceThe importance of repairing after mistakes (yes—even yelling happens)How generational patterns and trauma can still show up, even with trainingWhy parents should not be treated like RBTsThe long game: consistency over perfection (sometimes it takes years)The power of stepping outside your own perspective and into your child’s⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro & Jumping Back In 🎙️0:24 – “Does Being a BCBA Make You a Better Parent?”1:17 – The Emotional Reality of Parenting vs. Practice2:00 – When Reinforcement Systems Completely Fail 💀3:00 – Owning Mistakes & Repairing with Your Kids4:02 – Parents Are NOT RBTs (And Why That Matters)5:19 – Generational Trauma & Parenting Patterns6:55 – When ABA Feels Too “Clinical” at Home7:21 – The Role of a Supportive Partner 💍9:25 – Bringing Compassionate Care Into the Home10:30 – Perspective Shift: What Your Kids Actually Need12:02 – Balancing Marriage, Work, and Family Life14:48 – What ABA Gives You Beyond the Workplace16:33 – Breaking Parenting Stereotypes & Partnership Roles17:34 – Final Advice: Be Kind to Yourself ❤️19:29 – Closing Thoughts💬 QUOTE #ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #Parenting #AutismSupport #CompassionateCare #ABACommunity #ParentingStruggles #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #CaregiverSupport #BehaviorAnalyst #MomLife #DadLife #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingRealTalk #ABAtherapy #SpecialNeedsParenting #TherapistLife #RealLifeParenting“The science falls away when your heart is tied to them.”“Your kids don’t need a behavior analyst… they need a parent.”🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FORBCBAs trying to balance professional knowledge with real-life parentingParents who feel like they’re “not doing it right”ABA professionals navigating burnout, guilt, and high expectationsCaregivers wanting real, honest conversations—not perfectionAnyone working in helping professions who struggles to “turn it off” at home🚀 SEO KEYWORDSABA parenting, BCBA parent life, behavior analyst parenting struggles, compassionate care ABA, parenting and behavior analysis, ABA real life application, BCBA burnout, parenting guilt ABA, behavior analysis at home, parent training ABA, caregiver support ABA, generational trauma parenting, autism parenting strategies, behavior intervention at home, balancing work and family ABA🔍 HASHTAGS#ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #Parenting #AutismSupport #CompassionateCare #ABACommunity #ParentingStruggles #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #CaregiverSupport #BehaviorAnalyst #MomLife #DadLife #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingRealTalk #ABAtherapy #SpecialNeedsParenting #TherapistLife #RealLifeParenting

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🌟 The BC(BAes) Podcast 🌟 Looking for a real, down-to-earth take on behavior, relationships & life from 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts! 💬❤️ Candid chats on ABA, parenting, marriage & everyday wins. Get expert tips to improve connections with your spouse, kids & friends. Perfect for parents, pros & students wanting honest, fun, science-backed insights. 🎙️😄 Follow us for laughs & ABA wisdom: TikTok: @the.bcbaes | IG: @thebcbaes #TheBCBAes #ABAtherapy #BehaviorScience #ParentingWithABA #MarriageAndBehavior #RealTalkABA #NeurodiversityAffirming

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  • Creator
    The BC(BAes) Jordan & Melina
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
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