Compassionate Behavior: Unfiltered

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Compassionate Behavior: Unfiltered - the podcast that doesn't play by the old rules. We're here to break down barriers, call out the nonsense, and dive headfirst into the messy, complex, and powerful world of human behavior and growth.  No jargon, no cookie cutter fixes. Just real conversations, sharp insights, and the kind of ideas that challenge the status quo.  This is behavioral science with teeth - raw, disruptive, and unapologetically human.  Got a topic you’d love to hear us cover, or want to be a guest on the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email and let’s make it happen! Our email: compassionatebx@gmail.com You can also visit us at: https://www.compassionatebx.com

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 4: Trauma Informed Care Part 3

    This is the final episode in our three-part series on trauma-informed care in Applied Behavior Analysis, and we’re ending it by saying the quiet parts out loud. We challenge the belief that trauma-informed care is optional, incompatible with behavior analysis, or something we’re already doing by default, and we name the real issues: power, consent, safety, flexibility, and the impact of our choices on the people we serve. This episode offers concrete, usable strategies for those who are ready to move beyond compliance-driven models and toward care that centers dignity and humanity. This isn’t a tidy wrap-up or a feel-good finale, it’s a line in the sand and an invitation to do better, on purpose.   Do you have a question, comment, or a topic you would like us to discuss? Would you like to come talk with us? Send us an email at: commpassionatebx@gmail.com You can also find us on the web at: www.compassionatebx.com   Resources from this episode:  Blossom Behavioral Services TECA Assessment

    1h 14m

  2. JAN 19

    Episode 3: Trauma Informed Care Part 2

    This follow-up episode continues the trauma-informed care conversation by centering accountability, power, and what actually needs to change inside ABA, not just what sounds good on paper. We’re joined by Leslie Birdwhistell, LCSW and BCBA, a fierce advocate for affirming, accessible care. Leslie is also the founder of My ABA Tutor, an online program that supports caregivers in using practical ABA strategies to foster early language development. Together, we explore where trauma-informed care collides with Applied Behavior Analysis and what it truly takes to support people with trauma histories without hiding behind ethics codes or claims of “effectiveness.” We break down what trauma-informed care looks like in real practice, challenge persistent myths about ABA in trauma contexts, and have an honest conversation about why working in isolation from mental health professionals puts clients at risk. This episode delivers hard truths, practical strategies, and a reframed way of thinking about power, safety, and real empowerment in the environments we create.   Do you have a question, comment, or a topic you would like us to discuss? Would you like to come talk with us? Send us an email at: commpassionatebx@gmail.com You can also find us on the web at: www.compassionatebx.com

    1h 39m

  3. 12/26/2025

    Episode 2: Trauma Informed Care Part 1

    Trauma-informed care isn’t treated like a buzzword or a checkbox here. It’s messy. It challenges power, routines, and the way “best practice” has been used without asking who gets hurt along the way. What does it really mean to work with behavior when someone’s history includes fear, loss, or chronic stress? What has the field gotten wrong—and what has to change? This first episode about trauma informed care is for listeners who can handle discomfort, who are willing to unlearn, and who believe ethical care starts with listening, not control. No polished answers. Just real talk, accountability, and a push toward doing better.   Do you have a comment, feedback, or a topic you would like us to discuss? Email us at: compassionatebx@gmail.com

    56 min

  4. 11/17/2025

    Episode 1: Dissemination

    In this raw and unfiltered episode, we dive deep into why disseminating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) matters now more than ever. Stripping away the jargon and polished talking points, we explore the real-world impact ABA can have—and the real challenges that come with sharing it responsibly. From confronting misconceptions to owning the mistakes and missteps within the field, this conversation doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable. Instead, it leans into it. This episode is for anyone who believes that meaningful change starts with honest dialogue and that the science of behavior can only move forward if we’re brave enough to talk about it openly. Raw. Real. Necessary. This is ABA without the filter.   Have a comment, feedback, or a topic you would like us to discuss?  Email us at: compassionatebx@gmail.com

    1h 27m
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Compassionate Behavior: Unfiltered - the podcast that doesn't play by the old rules. We're here to break down barriers, call out the nonsense, and dive headfirst into the messy, complex, and powerful world of human behavior and growth.  No jargon, no cookie cutter fixes. Just real conversations, sharp insights, and the kind of ideas that challenge the status quo.  This is behavioral science with teeth - raw, disruptive, and unapologetically human.  Got a topic you’d love to hear us cover, or want to be a guest on the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email and let’s make it happen! Our email: compassionatebx@gmail.com You can also visit us at: https://www.compassionatebx.com

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