Beyond The Science Podcast

Beyond The Science Podcast

Join your hosts Jeron, Joseph and Darius as they dive deep into the world of ABA. Exploring fresh perspectives, untold stories, and the heart beyond the science. > Youtube: @BeyondTheSciencePod > IG: @beyond.the.science.pod >Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-science/id1813418906 > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyond-the-science-pod/ > Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.science?_t=8qL2HJNWElr&_r=1 > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14n31Si3eW/ > www.bmbanetwork.org

  1. JAN 14

    Beyond the Software: How Office Puzzle Is Simplifying ABA Operations Without Burning Out Providers

    What happens when empathy meets smart technology in ABA? In this episode of Beyond the Science, we sit down with Charlene Kurth, COO of Office Puzzle, to explore how one practice management platform is helping ABA providers run smarter, scale sustainably, and reduce daily stress. Charlene shares her path from psychology and analytics into ABA tech, and why Office Puzzle was built to support people, not just data. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why broken systems, not care, hold practices back - How Office Puzzle unifies scheduling, notes, billing, and compliance - Where AI actually helps (and where it shouldn’t) - Why affordable, flexible tools matter for growth - How customer support and community drive success If you’re an ABA provider, clinic owner, or clinician looking for better systems without burnout, this episode is for you. 👉 Watch now and discover a smarter way to run your practice. Timestamps: 00:38 Meet Charlene of Office Puzzle 02:08 Charlene’s background and career path 04:23 Day-to-day role as COO 05:12 Advice for aspiring leaders 06:47 Origin of the Office Puzzle name 08:46 Key pain points Office Puzzle solves 12:48 HIPAA compliance and data security 13:26 AI features and note generation 16:23 Common mistakes business owners make 20:55 The biggest challenge in the field 22:29 Proudest moments and team growth 23:35 Provider success story 25:34 Straight Talk with Joe 28:46 Supporting small and growing practices 30:30 All-in-one pricing and accessibility 32:36 Long-term vision for Office Puzzle 34:17 Expanding services and position in the market 38:20 Georgia pilot program teaser 43:21 Industry perspective and competition 45:10 Empathy and community impact 47:30 Coop’s Off the Clock

    57 min
  2. 12/23/2025

    The BTS Holiday Special 2025: Chaos, Laughs & Real Talk Returns

    This Holiday Special brings all the vibes: laughter, games, and real talk. Jeron, Joe, and Coop are back in their ugly sweaters for a festive episode filled with holiday debates, movie face-offs, and a Christmas dinner draft that gets surprisingly competitive. But between the jokes, they open up about family, loss, and what the holidays really mean to them as fathers, friends, and business owners. In this episode: • Fun holiday showdowns: movies, traditions, music, and the ultimate dinner plate • How dads balance joy, pressure, and family expectations this season • Behind the Sapphire AI launch and what it taught about community • Honest talk on grief, forgiveness, and navigating tough moments during the holidays • Quick insights on Georgia insurance changes every ABA family should know A warm, entertaining, and genuinely heartfelt episode to close out the year. Press play and celebrate the season with the Beyond the Science crew. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Holiday Special Begins 01:42 Parenting, Presence, and Christmas Balance 03:04 Holiday Traditions and Family Life 06:08 Recap of the Sapphire AI Launch 10:21 Coping with Loss During the Holidays 14:39 Holiday Movie Showdown 17:37 Overrated or Underrated Holiday Edition 21:32 Straight Talk with Joe: Georgia Insurance Changes 26:01 One Tip for Starting an ABA Business 27:34 Holiday Dinner Plate Draft 30:20 Coop’s Off the Clock 31:31 Ultimate Artist Showdown

    34 min
  3. 11/20/2025

    Accessible Travel for Autism Families: Real Tools, Real Freedom

    What if your next family vacation could double as therapy? In this episode of Beyond the Science, BCBA and certified autism travel pro Rachel Morelli shares how she helps families turn travel into progress, not stress. From cruises with built-in respite care to airports that actually support neurodiverse kids, Rachel breaks down real-world tools that make exploring the world possible for every family. She also introduces The Learning Escape, a first-of-its-kind ABA cruise where professionals can earn CEUs while their families enjoy the trip. 🎧 Watch now and see how travel can become therapy and freedom for families everywhere. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Meet Rachel: BCBA & Autism Travel Pro 04:00 Autism on the Seas: Support on Cruises 06:30 How Travel Goals Become Therapy Goals 09:40 Can Insurance Cover Travel Therapy? 13:20 Why Vacations Boost Family Well-being 14:45 Genius Safety Tip for Traveling with Kids 17:40 Autism-Friendly Parks & Resorts 20:10 Airport Help: TSA Cares & Sunflower Program 22:00 Practice Flights for Autism Families 23:20 The Learning Escape: CEUs at Sea 25:50 Inside the First ABA Cruise Conference 29:30 Balancing Motherhood & a BCBA Career 34:20 Beating Burnout and Finding New Paths 36:30 How to Become a Certified Autism Travel Pro 38:10 The Future of Accessible Travel 42:00 Group Trips, Sponsorships & Insurance 45:25 Rapid-Fire Travel Q&A with Rachel 47:00 Rachel’s Early Morning Rituals 48:20 Final Thoughts & Takeaways

    53 min

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Join your hosts Jeron, Joseph and Darius as they dive deep into the world of ABA. Exploring fresh perspectives, untold stories, and the heart beyond the science. > Youtube: @BeyondTheSciencePod > IG: @beyond.the.science.pod >Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-science/id1813418906 > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyond-the-science-pod/ > Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.science?_t=8qL2HJNWElr&_r=1 > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14n31Si3eW/ > www.bmbanetwork.org