Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass, joins Liat to break down what it really takes to be powerful, respected, and still totally likeable at work and in life. Also along for the ride? Liat’s sister Talia, Alison’s biggest fangirl, who may or may not misuse the term “preference assessment” on air. From spotting unlikeable behavior in yourself to mastering reciprocity and owning your voice, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and badass tips you’ll actually want to use. Behavior Co...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 188
Why are we so obsessed with reality TV? In this episode, Liat sits down with cultural sociologist and Bachelor Nation expert Dr. Danielle Lindemann to break down the behavioral science behind our favorite trainwrecks. From parasocial relationships and unconditioned reinforcers to casting archetypes and cult-like manipulation, we dive into what keeps us watching — and what it says about us. Turns out, reality TV isn’t just entertaining… it’s a masterclass in behavior. Behavior Concepts Covered: F...
Jun 09, 2025•44 min•Ep. 187
Get ready for round two as Presley dives even deeper into the dark and twisted world of Jeffrey Dahmer—but this time, through the behavior analytic lens you didn’t know you needed. In Part 2, we dissect Dahmer’s behavior chain step by step, breaking down the environmental variables, reinforcement histories, and learned behaviors that shaped one of the most infamous serial killers in history. It’s true crime meets ABA, and it’s as fascinating as it is disturbing. Tune in as we explore how behavio...
May 26, 2025•54 min•Ep. 186
What do you get when you mix true crime obsession with behavioral science? A badass criminologist BCBA like Presley Wanner. In Part 1 of this two-part banger, Liat sits down with Presley to hear how her love of crime and behavior led her to blend criminology with ABA (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds). Presley shares her journey into the world of criminal behavior analysis, how she uses behavior-analytic principles in forensic settings, and why she believes BCBAs need a seat at the true crime tabl...
May 19, 2025•39 min•Ep. 185
In part two of this wild 2-part convo, Liat chats with comedian and cult survivor Davey Jackson. In this second half, things get even deeper—and somehow even funnier. Davey opens up about the psychological fallout of leaving a cult, the behavioral patterns that kept him stuck, and how comedy became his unexpected lifeline. Liat and Davey break down cult dynamics through a behavioral lens, sprinkle in some serious shade, and prove that healing doesn’t have to be humorless. Don’t miss this final d...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 184
In part one of this wild 2-part convo, Liat chats with comedian and cult survivor Davey Jackson. From escaping a high-control group to crushing it on stage, Davey’s story is raw, real, and ridiculously funny. You’ll laugh, gasp, and maybe even have a new crush. Behavior Concepts Covered: Pairing Behavior Contract Stimulus Discrimination Modeling Operational Definition Dead Man’s Test Positive & Negative Reinforcement Matching Law Connect with Davey: Instagram - @daveyjax Youtube - @daveyjaxx...
May 05, 2025•37 min•Ep. 183
This week, Liat sits down with Jeron Trotman—a badass BCBA who's redefining what it means to show up authentically in the field of behavior analysis. From his Bronx roots to making waves in boardrooms, Jeron shares how environment shapes behavior, why representation matters, and how he’s breaking barriers in a field that desperately needs it. Expect truth bombs, real talk, and plenty of laughs. Behavior is more than science—it’s a movement. Tune in or miss the F out! Behavior Concepts Covered: T...
Apr 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 182
Get ready to rumble! This week, we’re body-slamming into the world of pro wrestling with Damo McCullough—professional wrestler, gym owner, family guy, and Liat’s personal burpee dictator. Damo’s spilling all the secrets on how wrestlers use behavioral science to pump up the crowd, master insane moves, and keep the drama flowing like pyro on a championship night. Whether you’re here for the wrestling, the behavior nerdiness, or just some good ol’ laughs, this episode is a total showstopper. Don’t...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min•Ep. 181
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be on The Bachelor? Well, today we’ve got the inside scoop from none other than Parisa Shifteh, BCBA and contestant from Season 29! Parisa may have left in week 4, but she’s here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea—like how she landed on the boldest first convo of the season (yes, the PowerPoint was 100% her idea), why she literally breaks out in hives when she’s nervous, and what it’s like taking the Collective (aka the best way to pass the BCBA exam). ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 180
In this episode, Liat sits down with Sean Inderbitzen, author of Autism in Polyvagal Terms, to break down the science behind neuroception, how the nervous system shapes behavior, and what the Polyvagal Theory means for understanding autism. They also dive into the heated world of ABA criticism—how to handle the haters, what the field gets right (and wrong), and how we can do better. This conversation will make you think differently about autism, behavior, and the future of ABA. Don’t miss it! Be...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 179
On this week's episode, we sit down with Bill Petrich, a cancer survivor whose own experience opened his eyes to the shocking world of cancer fakers. We discuss the real Belle Gibson from Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar, Real Housewives of Orange County’s Brooks Ayers, Scamanda’s Amanda C. Riley, Anatomy of a Lie’s Elizabeth Finch, and more fakers and frauds that haven’t gotten their own documentaries (yet!) Bill helps us break down the M.O.s, the consequences, and more behind this bizarre behavio...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 178
This week on Behavior Bitches, we’re talking all things neurofeedback with Julie Bucalos! Ever wish you could just train your brain to chill out or focus better? Neurofeedback might be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. Julie breaks down how it works and how it can seriously improve your mental game. It’s science meets self-care, and it’s way cooler than you think. Listen in for a raw, real conversation about how to level up your brain. Behavior Concepts Covered: Confounding Variables ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 177
This week, Liat sits down with the hilarious Jiaoying Summers to talk comedy, culture, and everything in between—unfiltered. Jiaoying shares childhood experiences, her thoughts on cancel culture, and swaps stories you won’t want to miss. If you’re here for raw truths, laughs, and a bit of chaos, this episode will have you thinking and laughing all at once! Behavior Concepts Covered: Reinforcement +/- Matching Law Punishment Pairing Shaping Generalized Condition Reinforcer Tacting Connect with Ji...
Feb 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 176
This week Liat hangs with Brianna Sims, an amazing BCBA making waves at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. They talk about nonprofit work, training parents, and juggling it all as a mom. Brianna spills on moving from clinical work to group programs, working with homeless families, and why trauma-informed care is a must. It’s real, relatable, and full of tips to level up your ABA game—don’t miss it! Behavior Concepts Covered: Antecedent Environment Data Scatterplot Attention as a function Function...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 175
It’s a bonus episode, b*tches! Liat and Danielle are spilling the tea on The Live Collective—aka the ultimate BCBA test prep experience. They’re shooting the shit, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and giving you a peek into the lives of the fabulous ladies behind Study Notes ABA. If you’re studying for the BCBA exam (or just here for the laughs), grab your coffee, wine, or whatever fuels your study sesh, and join the fun! 💕 Connect with Behavior Bitches • Instagram: @behaviorbitches • Faceboo...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 174
In this episode, we chat with Sasha Long, M.A., BCBA, and founder of The Autism Helper. Sasha shares her journey from teacher to BCBA and how her teaching background shapes her practice today. We discuss the "icks" she sees in Special Ed classrooms, ways to improve teacher-BCBA collaboration, and how behavioral knowledge could transform classrooms. This episode is packed with insights, laughs, and tips for teachers, parents and BCBAs! Behavior Concepts Covered: Schedule Reinforcement Pairing Wan...
Jan 06, 2025•48 min•Ep. 173
Burnout doesn’t discriminate—it hits practitioners across all fields. In this episode, Liat sits down with two incredible trauma-informed BCBAs, Robyn Gutierrez and Jessica Woolson, to dive into the heart of self-care and anti-burnout strategies. Robyn, founder of Reflect & Refine, and Jessica, founder of The Wellness and Behavior Collective, share their personal and professional journeys in creating holistic, accessible approaches to wellness that empower practitioners to care for themselve...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 172
In this deeply insightful episode of Behavior Bitches, we’re diving into the world of dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a special guest, Matthew Fanning, whose wife lived with 21 distinct personalities. Through the lens of behavior analysis, we explore how DID impacts daily life, the misconceptions surrounding the condition, and the role of environmental contingencies in shaping behavior across personalities. This episode is packed with real-life experiences, behavioral insights, and act...
Dec 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 171
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the story of someone who has spent her life caring for other people’s children with love, patience, and dedication. For years, Jordan Litt, a BCBA and Co-Founder of CEUs by Study Notes ABA, has been the one others relied on, nurturing, teaching, and being there for countless young lives. But now, she’s facing one of the most personal, heart-wrenching journeys of her own—the journey of trying to have a child herself. As she opens up about her struggle with fi...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 170
Back again... Tell a friend! You thought you got rid of us? Not so fast. The Behavior Bitches Podcast is back! Tune in for the tea... Let us know if you have a topic request, guest idea, if you’d be a great guest, or just want to send us love at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Interested in advertising on our podcast? Want to get your name out there to thousands of listeners? Shoot us an email (behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com) and we’ll send you the relevant details and analytics! Interested...
Sep 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 169
On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Don Moore who identifies the ways confidence behaves in real life and raises thought-provoking questions. How optimistic should you be about an uncertain future? What justifies your confidence in something amorphous and subjective like your attractiveness or sense of humor? Moore reminds us that the key to success is to avoid being both over- and under-confident. In this essential guide, he shows how to become perfectly confident—how to strive for an...
Jul 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 168
Certified school counselor and child/teen behavior expert Zack Kasabo shares the joys structure, lists, and working with strong-willed kids. Get the gritty details about the behavioral challenges Zack encounters in his work with kids who have an especially low tolerance for frustration. Grab a pen and paper, as we dive into some excellent strategies for connecting with strong willed kids and share some stories from the frontlines of school counseling, aunthood, parenthood, and beyond. Tune in or...
Jun 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 167
On today’s episode the Bitches chat with BCBA Carolyn Smith, AKA Behavior Shorty, and spill the tea on online dating with some real-life horror stories. As always, we will break these wild behaviors down through the eyes of behavior analysts. Trust us, you will never look at online dating the same way again! Tune in to hear all about it. Love you. Mean it!! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 166
On today’s episode, the Bitches get to chat with Iveth Aguilar. She is a passionate and dedicated bilingual behavior analyst, committed in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals I partner with daily. Her mission is to not only analyze behavior but to continue advocating for the rights of individuals, ensuring that they receive the support they need to thrive by blending expertise with compassion, I aim to create a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve and those who su...
May 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 165
On today’s episode, the Bitches get to sit down with Arthur Hairston, BCBA. Former SNABA student turned BCBA and a dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for creating positive change in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. With a proven track record in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, he is excited to share his journey in entrepreneurship and my commitment to fostering inclusive communities. He also has an awesome podcast the Behavioral Business Blueprint which talks ab...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 164
On today’s episode the Bitches talk with Gianna Biscontini about behavior, trauma, psychedelics, going through it to get through it, how to not give a flying f#%k, and most importantly her life-changing book Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom , behavior scientist, and lifestyle design coach guides women through the process of liberating themselves from the ten archaic, stifling expectations (a.k.a. Fucks) society has placed on them for over a century so they can finally live life on...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 163
Today on the show, the Bitches sit down with Dr. John Borgen. He is a clinical psychologist and doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst. He has synthesized his education, experience, and expertise into a scientific framework that allows you to succeed when you haven’t before. ABA is an amazing science but let’s be honest we all suck at applying the principles to our own life and habits. Dr. Borgen wrote a book called “Persevere: The Science-based Guide to Starting lifelong habits.” “You ...
Apr 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 162
On today’s episode we thought we were going to be talking about crazy Reddit posts, but life got in the way (in a good way), and you have all asked for an episode updating you on where we are in life now so here you go! Also, we know this is EPISODE 162 and the rhyme is for 161, but like, seriously, there was too much going on to redo that part, so um, you will have to deal with it or miss the F out! Love you. Mean it! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast Insta: @behaviorbitchespodca...
Apr 01, 2024•59 min
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Terrance Bryant and have a conversation about the state of the ABA field, how to show up and use your soft skills to show that you are not a robot, but a human with real feelings and empathy. You have to have boundaries in this field, but you also need to relate to the families you work with and remember everyone is going through some sh*t. Dr. Terrence Bryant has over 20 years of practical experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 161
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back on one of our favorite guests, Dr. Steven Kurtz . As well all know, even the best-behaved children can be difficult and challenging at times. But oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) includes a frequent and ongoing pattern of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward parents and other authority figures. ODD also includes being spiteful and seeking revenge, a behavior called vindictiveness. These emotional and behavioral issues cause serious proble...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 160
