EveryDay ABA Podcast

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, board-certified behavior analyst Paola dives into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can support mental health, from managing anxiety and postpartum depression to reshaping negative thinking patterns and building more reinforcing routines. Registered Behavior Technicians Brittanny and Leslie explain how evidence-based tools like Acceptance and Commitment...

Managing money can feel overwhelming, but behavioral science offers practical tools to help. In this episode of Everyday ABA, your favorite hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be used to improve financial habits. From budgeting and saving to reducing impulsive spending, the episode highlights small, observable changes that can lead to long-term financ...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, co-hosts Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie analyze Season 3 of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This engaging discussion explores how ABA strategies like positive reinforcement, role play, video modeling, and self-talk can support romantic development for autistic individuals. Listeners are guided through key moments fr...

Are you constantly keeping track of everyone’s schedules, to-do lists, meal plans, and birthday gifts—even if your partner “helps out”? That invisible, overwhelming responsibility is called mental load, and it’s a major factor in burnout for many mothers and caregivers. In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittanny (RBT) explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can b...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola (BCBA), Brittanny (RBT), and special guest Liz (RN) break down the behavioral science and social psychology behind the sales tactics used in timeshare presentations. From positive reinforcement traps to cognitive dissonance, this episode helps listeners identify the persuasive strategies they’ve probably fallen for—and teaches them how to push back usin...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, your favorite hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore the shift from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting why inclusion and understanding matter more than ever. They dive into the concept of neurodiversity and the impact of language in advocacy, discussing the ongoing debate between identity-first and person-first language. The hosts d...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie break down the Love Is Blind reunion, exploring the dynamics of love, commitment, and cognitive dissonance. They analyze how core value conflicts challenge compatibility and reflect on how editing shaped their perceptions of the couples. The conversation explores intimacy, emotional investment, and the importance of mutual reinfor...

In this juicy and insightful episode of Everyday ABA, your hosts Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie dive into the complexities of relationships through the lens of Netflix’s hit reality show Love Is Blind. From emotional breakups to setting relationship boundaries, the hosts utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to unpack the behaviors, motivations, and communication patterns of the couples...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, your hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny dive deep into Netflix’s hit reality show Love Is Blind through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They unpack the psychological and behavioral factors driving relationship dynamics on the show, from participant compensation and production techniques to the emotional impact of family opinions and financial compatibi...

Is love truly blind or are the contestants on Netflix's Love Is Blind simply engaging in reinforcement-based decision-making? In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie analyze the behavioral science behind episodes 1-6 of the Netflix reality show Love Is Blind. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral economics, the hosts examine how attachment theory, reinfor...

Join us for a special Ask Me Anything episode where Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie answer listener-submitted questions. Your favorite hosts address topics ranging from career advice to reality TV guilty pleasures, offering insights and personal experiences. In addition to answering audience inquiries, the episode includes questions the hosts ask each other, providing a mix of humor and professional...

In this episode, we dive into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles can revolutionize how coaches can assist in  athlete development. Whether you're a coach, ABA practitioner, sports psychologist, or sports enthusiast, this episode explores evidence-based strategies to enhance individual skills, optimize training methods, and enhance overall athletic performance. We discuss groundbreaking...

🎙️ Want to build stronger connections this Valentine’s Day? Join hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny as they explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and The Five Love Languages can enhance romantic, platonic, and business relationships. In this episode, we’ll discuss Valentine's Day as we break down reinforcement, preference assessments, and goal-setting- all through a behavioral lens! This tri...

Want to optimize your resume but don’t know where to start? In this episode, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittany (RBT) break down how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can make resume updating easy and effective. Whether you're a behavior analyst or a job seeker looking for structured career growth strategies, this episode gives you a step-by-step guide. Learn how task analysis simplifies resume...

Struggling to navigate the job search process? In this episode, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittanny (RBT) break down the art and science of job searching through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Learn how to transform your job hunt into a structured, measurable, and motivating process. Whether you're looking for your first job or a career pivot, this episode will provide evidence-...

Are your New Year’s resolutions starting to feel out of reach? Ready to make your New Year’s resolutions stick? Join hosts Brittanny (RBT), Leslie (MPH), and Paola (BCBA) as they dive into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help you set realistic goals and make lasting changes. Discover practical, research-backed ABA strategies to turn your resolutions into actionable steps and create a syste...

👋 Welcome to Everyday ABA! Meet your hosts Brittanny (RBT), Leslie (MPH, RBT), and Paola (Ed. M, BCBA, NADD-CC) as they dive into the fascinating world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and explore how this science can transform your everyday interactions. 🎙️ In this episode, we break down what ABA is, debunk common myths, and share how it applies to dating, parenting, business, and beyond. Plus...