144 episodes

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 & Casey McDaniel, two badass Behavior Analysts are your soon to be BFF’s because they make this crazy, “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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    • 4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

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 & Casey McDaniel, two badass Behavior Analysts are your soon to be BFF’s because they make this crazy, “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

    Attachment Styles with Dr. Morgan Anderson

    Attachment Styles with Dr. Morgan Anderson

    On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Dr. Morgan Anderson, Clinical Psychologist, Attachment Theory Expert, Author, and host of the top-rated podcast: Let’s Get Vulnerable. We talk about all the different attachment theories with her and she behaviorally breaks each one down and how you can take steps to move towards a secure attachment style. Dr. Morgan talks about how we develop our attachment styles based on beliefs/experiences we had in our childhood and that those beliefs you developed in childhood were designed to help you survive not thrive. Casey and Liat open up about their attachment styles in this very open and honest AF conversation. Tune in or Miss the F out!
    Dr. Morgan's Links:
    Love Magnet Book
    Dr. Morgan's website
    Instagram
    Let's Get Vulnerable Podcast
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    What the F#%k Are You Doing with Your Time? Beating Burnout with Emily Varon, BCBA

    What the F#%k Are You Doing with Your Time? Beating Burnout with Emily Varon, BCBA

    On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Emily Varon, BCBA. Emily has created a badass workbook called, “Beating BCBA Burnout”, where she gives you simple, yet significant tools to overcome feelings of burnout by working smarter, establishing work hours, and getting more (much more) sleep. The book comes with reusable worksheets and is a step-by-step guide to overcoming burnout and rediscovering your passion for the field of behavior analysis and the families we serve. We talk about how even the simplest thing such as knowing how to manage your Google calendar can make a huge difference in your productivity. Tune in if you are part of the 72% of ABA practitioners experiencing burnout or if you are in any helping profession and feel burnt out! We got you!
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Improv'ing Your Session with Ali Arena, BCBA

    Improv'ing Your Session with Ali Arena, BCBA

    On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Ali Arena, a BCBA and Speech Language Pathologist #superpower. Ali has dedicated her education and career to finding the best communication patterns and behavior changes required to navigate the ever-changing social world. Her clients often call her a “social detective” -- more than likely that comes from her unique training as a Speech Therapist and Behavioral Analyst. She is constantly figuring out the best way to use every client’s strengths to maximize their learning and social potential. We talk all about using the “Improv Method” during sessions to help build confidence, increase social skills, and create a safe environment for everyone! Tune in to hear us get silly while playing improv games and learn new stuff about Casey & Liat that you may not know! Love you. Mean it!
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Prep + Rally with Dini Klien

    Prep + Rally with Dini Klien

    On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on one of the coolest guests, Dini Klein, author of the cookbook Prep + Rally. Dini created Prep + Rally to take the stress out of meal prep, create more time to spend with your families, and actually enjoy mealtime again. If you are a busy professional, parent, spouse, or just a human you know how hard it is to manage your to-do lists, work full time, handle all the grocery shopping, take the dog out to sh*t, maybe sneak in a workout, and then be in charge of feeding other humans. It doesn’t have to be aversive any longer with Dini’s tried and true system of prepping for one hour on Sunday and then rallying the rest of the week! Tune in to learn more or miss the F out!
    Resources: https://prepandrally.com/
    Insta @prepandrally 
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/prepandrally
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    • 53 min
    Complex PTSD, trauma-bonding, and self-gaslighting.. oh my!

    Complex PTSD, trauma-bonding, and self-gaslighting.. oh my!

    On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a clinical psychologist and author of Casey’s new favorite #lifechanging book, Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma. Ingrid shares the emotional story of her childhood trauma and her own journey discovering C-PTSD. We discuss, in detail, Complex PTSD and how it is similar yet different from PTSD, trauma bonding and trauma reenactment, self-gaslighting, and techniques to de-escalate an emotional flashback. Grab your tissues for this one and know that you are not alone. Your Bitches got you! Tune in or miss the F out!
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    How To Not Die Alone with Logan Ury

    How To Not Die Alone with Logan Ury

    On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge and author of the best-selling book How To Not Die Alone. We talk about the science behind successful dating, and what matters more and less than we think when choosing a partner. Liat seizes the opportunity to have Logan roast her own dating profile. We also discuss the three dating tendencies from her book and so much more so tune in or miss the F out!
    SHOW NOTES
    https://www.loganury.com/
    https://www.loganury.com/quiz
    https://www.loganury.com/coaching
    https://www.loganury.com/propel
    https://www.loganury.com/book
    Behavior Principles:
    Adaptation
    Selectionism
    Behavior Momentum
    Antecedent Intervention
    Positive Reinforcement
    Preferences
    Environment
    Variable Ratio
    Behavioral Plans
    Massed Trials
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    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

Mrskitso187 ,

#relatable

One word: Relatable! This podcast has me laughing, crying, but most importantly learning. Finishing up my hours, bought your digital must have-bundle and testing in about 2.5 months! Hoping to be one and done! Listening to you ladies has inspired me, and most importantly @casey you helped me discover my WHY and that I am not alone in this trauma recovery journey #daddyissues #AA. I can’t thank you ladies enough for making a podcast and material that is actually enjoyable to listen to and makes studying fun.

The Jazzinater ,

This Show Makes My Mornings

Hey guys!

I freaking LOVE this podcast! I have been in the ABA field since May 2019. I’m currently finishing up my hours to become a BCBA! I recently switched clinics and I drive an hour and a half to work everyday. It seems crazy but your podcast makes the drive FUN. I look forward to my morning commute because I can’t wait to listen to you guys chat and discuss ABA terms! I’ve also put off taking the test because I’m getting married this fall and want to focus on one thing at a time. Listening to your podcast has truly helped me keep all of the terms fresh in my brain and it also helps me be ABA-ready when I get to work! You guys are amazing and I am so thankful for all you are doing in this field! I hope to join a collective next year!

Love ya, meant it!

Jasmine 💜

MJT!22 ,

Never liked podcasts…until I listened to yours!

Use to hate listening to people read things and talk, but I made myself give you two a try. I started by listening to the latest episode, complex PTSD and other issues with guest, Dr. Ingrid. LOVED IT 🤩🥳 Multiple times, I said out loud to my self “Yes - it all makes sense!” I am currently going for my masters in ABA and the plan is to graduate next year, either summer or fall. 🤪🙏🏼🧠 I have started from the beginning episodes of your podcast and will continue listening to them! Thank you for explaining all things ABA in a non-ABA way!

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