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• Autism, Polyvagal Theory & the ABA Debate with Sean Inderbitzen

  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!Behavior Concepts Covered:StimmingDiscreet trialReinforcementPunishmentCheck Out Sean's Author PageRead Autism in Polyvagal TermsFollow Sean on InstagramNorton Mental Health on Facebook Norton Mental Health on Instagram BACB Grievance BoardConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at [email protected] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

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• Apple Cider Vinegar, Belle Gibson and Faking Cancer with Expert Bill Petrich

  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 behavior. Buckle up, because this one’s a wild ride through deception, manipulation, and straight-up fraud. Behavior Concepts Covered:Function of BehaviorMotivating Operation Reinforcement Pairing Escape AttentionTangibleSensoryWant to Connect with Bill?:TikTokThe Independent ArticleConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comPatreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcastContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at [email protected] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

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• Brainwave Behavior: Exploring Neurofeedback with Julie Bucalos

  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 VariablesPrivate EventsOperant ConditioningDataPunishmentReinforcementExternal ValidityCircular ReasoningReplacement BxFunction of BxDiscrete Trial TrainingJoint AttentionAutomaticity of R+Bx MomentumGeneralizationWant to Connect with [email protected] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

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• From China to Comedy Clubs: Jiaoying Summers Tells All

  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 LawPunishmentPairingShapingGeneralized Condition ReinforcerTactingConnect with Jiaoying:summerscomedy.com/@JiaoyingSummers on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter/XOn tour now through July - check out her site for tickets!Stream Hot Girl Summers on Peacock or Prime Video!Connect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at [email protected] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

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• Nonprofit Work, Parent Training and Real-Life Balance

  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: AntecedentEnvironmentDataScatterplotAttention as a functionFunction of BehaviorGeneralizationAssessmentConnect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast • Website: BehaviorBitches.com• Patreon: Patreon.com/BehaviorBitchesPodcast• Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at [email protected] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com

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