CAB CONFESSIONS

ancain25

Join Ashely, a BCBA, LBA, IBA, ACE provider,  IBAO CEU Provider, and Ph.D student as she navigates the ins and outs of behavior analysis, real-world practice, and professional growth. Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, parent, or direct service professional, this podcast delivers insightful conversations, ethical dilemmas, and practical tools to help you thrive. 💡 Expect engaging discussions, expert interviews, and a dash of humor—because every CAB™ ride is different! 🎧 Buckle up and #RideWithCAB™ for impactful learning, collaboration, and empowerment in the ABA field.

  1. Oct 23

    SPACES: Who Gets Access to Yours?

    Have you ever asked for space, only to feel out of place when you finally get it? In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore the spaces we invite others into, the responsibilities we take on, and the moments we forget to leave for ourselves. Through real-life reflections and a little behavior analysis, let's talk about boundaries, expectations, and learning to simply be. Real ABA. Real Talk. Real Growth. #CABConfessions #RideWithCAB #EveryRideIsDifferent

  2. Sep 27

    School Is in Full Swing… Now What?

    We’ll talk about looking beyond the behavior and asking: What changed? What is my child communicating? What patterns am I seeing? And what can I realistically change at home? Using practical ABA concepts without all the textbook talk, this episode explores routines, transitions, communication, environmental changes, reinforcement, and the importance of tracking patterns before trying to fix everything at once.

  3. May 24

    Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When High Expectations, Emotional Labor, and Systems Collide

    This conversation explores how emotional fatigue can influence performance, communication, supervision, sustainability, and workplace dynamics within ABA settings. Rather than viewing these patterns as personal weakness, this episode examines how environmental variables, reinforcement contingencies, and organizational systems may contribute to fatigue and disengagement over time.

  4. May 24

    Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When Reinforcement Stops Working

    This conversation explores: ✔ emotional fatigue ✔ organizational variables and leadership strain This is not about tearing the field down— it’s about strengthening how we apply the science in real-world environments.

  5. May 17

    The Function of Behavior: Why Behavior Happens

    In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore one of the foundational concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: the function of behavior. Learn how attention, escape, access to tangibles, and sensory reinforcement influence behavior across home, school, and clinical settings. This episode helps parents, educators, therapists, and ABA professionals better understand why behavior happens and how to respond more effectively and compassionately.

  6. May 11

    Year Two as a BCBA: Still Growing

    In this deeply personal episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely reflects on what year two as a BCBA truly looked like beyond the credential. This episode is honest, reflective, motivating, and real. Ashely opens up about imposter syndrome, financial realities, and growth. Sometimes growth really begins after the milestone. #RideWithCAB

  7. May 8

    Behavior Isn’t Random: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind What We See

    Behavior is not random—but it is often misunderstood. In this episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely Cain breaks down the science behind behavior using the ABC model (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences) This episode explores: • Why behavior is predictable • How the environment influences behavior

  8. May 4

    Burnout in ABA: A Behavioral Perspective

    If you’re in ABA, education, or supporting individuals with behavior needs—this is for you.

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Join Ashely, a BCBA, LBA, IBA, ACE provider,  IBAO CEU Provider, and Ph.D student as she navigates the ins and outs of behavior analysis, real-world practice, and professional growth. Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, parent, or direct service professional, this podcast delivers insightful conversations, ethical dilemmas, and practical tools to help you thrive. 💡 Expect engaging discussions, expert interviews, and a dash of humor—because every CAB™ ride is different! 🎧 Buckle up and #RideWithCAB™ for impactful learning, collaboration, and empowerment in the ABA field.

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  • Creator
    ancain25
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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