EveryDay ABA Podcast

EveryDay ABA

EveryDay ABA is a podcast that demystifies applied behavior analysis (ABA) showing how it’s scientific principles can be applied to improve your every day life. Hosted by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and two former Registered Behavior Technicians, they explore how to navigate relationships, work, family life, and more through the lens of behavior science. Join them weekly for practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful discussions that make ABA accessible and relatable to everyone.

  1. 1d ago

    The Growth Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    This week, Dr. Radika Achari joins Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie to share how developing a growth mindset can transform leadership, strengthen workplace culture, and create lasting personal and professional success. Drawing from her experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and her doctorate in organizational leadership, Radika reveals how the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help individuals and organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Achari shares her journey from clinician to organizational leader, offering an honest look at balancing motherhood, higher education, and a demanding career while embracing continuous growth. Listeners will discover why the most successful leaders view mistakes as opportunities to learn, how psychological safety fuels innovation, and why self-awareness is one of the most powerful leadership skills anyone can develop. She also explains how defining a clear purpose can guide decision making, increase resilience, and help professionals navigate challenges such as artificial intelligence, organizational change, and evolving workplace expectations. This episode is ideal for behavior analysts, BCBAs, educators, psychologists, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone interested in leadership development, organizational behavior management (OBM), workplace culture, professional development, and Applied Behavior Analysis. If you want to become a stronger leader, build high-performing teams, and develop the mindset needed to succeed in an ever-changing world, this conversation offers practical strategies backed by behavioral science that can be applied immediately. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  💲 Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com   👩‍🏫 Guest Expert:  Radika Achari EdD, BCBA., is the founder of Analyze & Act, a coaching practice based in Houston, Texas. She created Bridge to College Independence™, a clinically grounded program that helps parents of neurodivergent teens build real independence across academics, social navigation, daily living, and emotional regulation before their teen leaves for college. Follow on Instagram  FREE College Readiness Checklist for Neurodivergent Teens Book a FREE 15-minute Consult Keywords: Growth mindset, leadership development, psychological safety, organizational behavior management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), BCBA, RBT.

  2. Aug 18

    The 5 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People

    Discover why emotional intelligence is one of the strongest predictors of success in leadership, relationships, and career growth. In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Paola, and Leslie break down the five core competencies of emotional intelligence and reveal how anyone can develop them through practical, evidence based strategies. Listeners will learn how emotionally intelligent people navigate difficult conversations, build trust, improve communication, and strengthen personal and professional relationships. Backed by behavioral science, real life examples, and actionable tips, this episode shows how small changes in awareness and behavior can create lasting impact. Anyone looking to become a stronger leader, communicator, parent, or teammate will discover practical tools to build emotional intelligence and create more meaningful connections every day. Keywords: BCBA, ABA, RBT, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence at Work, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Self Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Behavioral Science, Professional Growth Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you.  FREE 2 Months of Audible  ❄️ Buy Brittanny’s Fan #ad 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  💲 Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com   EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and staff turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

  3. Aug 12

    How to Stop Hustling and Start Attracting Clients

    What if the secret to growing your business isn't working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, Paola and Brittanny sit down with CPA, entrepreneur, and Success Your Way founder Nancy Bennett to explore why the hustle mentality often keeps entrepreneurs stuck and what it really takes to start attracting clients with intention, confidence, and clarity. Nancy shares her powerful four-step framework for creating success by setting a clear intention, managing your mindset, taking consistent baby steps, and releasing the need to control every outcome. Together, they discuss the psychology behind entrepreneurship, why fear of failure holds so many business owners back, and how shifting your energy and perspective can create more opportunities without leading to burnout. Whether you're launching a business, trying to attract more clients, or looking for a more sustainable approach to business growth, this episode delivers practical strategies and mindset shifts you can start using today. Tune in to discover how to stop chasing success, overcome self-doubt, and build a business that grows through intentional action, authentic relationships, and aligned decision making. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  💲 Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com   👩‍🏫 Guest Expert:  Nancy Benet is a CPA, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Fix-It Accounting, a Florida-based accounting and fractional CFO firm helping business owners scale with smarter financial strategies. Join on Facebook Follow on LinkedIn EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: ABA, BCBA, RBT, entrepreneur mindset, attracting clients, business growth, small business success, entrepreneurship, business mindset, how to get more clients, stop hustling, mindset for entrepreneurs, business strategy

  4. Aug 4

    Mid-Year Reset: Get Back on Track With Your Goals

    2026 is half over, so how are those resolutions really going? In this honest and relatable Q2 check-in, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola revisit the goals they set at the beginning of the year and share what has worked, what has not, and what they are doing to get back on track. Through the lens of behavior analysis, they explore why motivation fades, how habits are built, and why sustainable change depends more on systems than willpower. The conversation dives into the psychology of identity, accountability, burnout, and self-sabotage while offering practical strategies for making meaningful progress, even when life gets busy. The hosts openly discuss their personal wins, setbacks, and lessons learned, giving listeners a realistic look at what long-term behavior change actually looks like. Whether the goal is improving health, advancing a career, or building better habits, this episode provides actionable tools that can help turn intentions into lasting results. This midyear reset is the perfect opportunity to reflect, refocus, and finish the year stronger than it started. Tune in for an authentic conversation filled with practical advice, behavioral science, and the reminder that progress is not about perfection. It is about consistently taking the next best step. 🛍️  Buy the Table in a Bag! 🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront  * Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you.  📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  💲 Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com   Keywords: ABA, BCBA, RBT, goal setting, behavior change, habit formation, motivation, accountability, self improvement, behavior analysis, personal growth, productivity. EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

  5. Jul 28

    Beyond Individual Interventions: Building Systems That Actually Support Children

    This week, join BCBA Paola as she sits down with BCBAs Katrina Osmeyer and Brittany Mitchelson to explore a powerful question: What if the biggest barrier to better outcomes for children isn't a lack of services, but the systems designed to support them? Together they unpack how Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Response to Intervention (RTI) can transform schools, behavioral health programs, and community organizations from the inside out. Listeners will discover how effective tiered support systems reduce burnout, improve collaboration, lower costs, and create sustainable change across entire organizations. Katrina and Brittany share their journey from traditional ABA practice to systems-level leadership, revealing practical strategies for building frameworks that bring schools, families, and service providers together around measurable outcomes. They discuss the key components of successful MTSS implementation, common red flags that signal ineffective or compliance-driven systems, and the green flags that indicate meaningful, lasting impact.  This episode is essential listening for BCBAs, educators, school psychologists, administrators, and mental health professionals who want to move beyond individual interventions and create lasting systemic change. Whether you're looking to improve student outcomes, strengthen behavioral support systems, or expand your impact as a behavior analyst, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap for transforming the way support is delivered. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review!  📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com   👩‍🏫 Guest Experts:  Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, a BCBA and licensed psychologist, is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Individual while Dr. Brittany Mitchelson, a BCBA-D, is the Director of Operations at Beyond the Individual where they focus on helping build effective treatments and systems of support for individuals with complex behavioral concerns.

  6. Jul 21

    How to get promoted at work

    Why do some employees consistently earn promotions while others get overlooked, even when they work just as hard? In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola reveal the workplace behaviors that truly influence career advancement. Through the lens of behavior analysis, they break down what separates employees from potential leaders and explain why promotions are driven by more than experience or technical expertise.  Listeners will discover the observable behaviors that help employees stand out. The hosts also explore the behaviors that quietly derail career progression. Whether someone is preparing for their first leadership role, looking to increase their influence at work, or wondering if they have outgrown their current organization, this episode provides practical, evidence-based strategies for professional development and long-term career success. Tune in to learn how small, observable workplace behaviors shape reputation, influence promotion decisions, and create opportunities for advancement with confidence. Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis, RBT, ABA, How to Get Promoted at Work, Career Advancement, Leadership Development, OBM   📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review!  📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com       EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

  7. Jul 14

    Traveling with Children: The Behavior Science Secrets to Stress-Free Family Vacations

    This week, Paola and Leslie sit down with BCBA Carolyn Newtson Lukas to explore how behavior science, proactive planning, and a positive mindset can transform family travel, especially for children with autism and other neurodivergent needs. Drawing from her experiences traveling internationally with her two autistic sons, Carolyn shares practical strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) that help families prepare for success before they ever leave home. Listeners will learn how motivational assessments, visual supports, reinforcement systems, antecedent interventions, and shared decision making can reduce challenging behavior, increase independence, and create more meaningful travel experiences. She also discusses how parents can build resilience, navigate unexpected disruptions like missed flights, and maintain emotional regulation during stressful situations. The conversation highlights the power of systems, environmental design, and proactive planning to create successful outcomes. It also demonstrates how the same behavioral principles used to improve organizational performance can help families build structure, flexibility, and lasting memories. Whether you are planning your first family vacation, a behavior analyst looking for real-world applications of ABA, or a leader interested in how behavior systems drive success, this episode offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help turn travel challenges into opportunities for growth, confidence, and connection. Tune in to discover how intentional preparation and behavior science can help your family thrive while traveling. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review!  📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com Carolyn is a BCBA with over 20 years of experience in the ABA field primarily with in-home ABA services. She holds a master’s in psychology from Pepperdine University and earned her BCBA certification in 2019. She is currently in her final year of doctoral studies at Capella University, where she is pursuing her PsyD, expected completion in 2027. Carolyn is also a mother of two children on the autism spectrum and enjoys a travel-rich family life, exploring the world with her husband, who works in global hospitality. Follow her on Instagram   Follow her on TikTok To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA  Keywords: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), BCBA, autism travel tips, traveling with autistic children, neurodivergent family travel, behavior science, Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), family vacation planning, autism parenting, positive behavior support, reducing challenging behavior during travel.

  8. Jul 7

    Building the Dream Team: Why Similar Teams Fail and Diverse Teams Win

    In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola explore how leaders can build resilient, high-impact teams by combining complementary personalities, clear roles, and evidence-based team development strategies. Drawing from their real-world leadership experience and even reality TV casts like RHORI, the hosts break down how different personality types can either accelerate performance or create friction when not intentionally aligned. They explain why successful teams thrive when reliability, accountability, organization, and responsibility are intentionally distributed across diverse roles rather than concentrated in similar thinkers. The conversation revisits the Tuckman Model from last week’s episode and how understanding these stages helps leaders anticipate conflict instead of avoiding it. The hosts emphasize that the storming phase is not a setback, but a necessary step toward cohesion when properly managed. Together, they highlight why hiring for complementary strengths leads to more innovative and adaptable teams.  📇Connect with Leslie on Instagram  📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3  🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group!   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review!  📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com       Keywords: ABA, OBM, BCBA, team building, high performing teams, Tuckman model stages, forming storming norming performing, leadership, team dynamics, hiring for team fit EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces

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EveryDay ABA is a podcast that demystifies applied behavior analysis (ABA) showing how it’s scientific principles can be applied to improve your every day life. Hosted by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and two former Registered Behavior Technicians, they explore how to navigate relationships, work, family life, and more through the lens of behavior science. Join them weekly for practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful discussions that make ABA accessible and relatable to everyone.

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