BehaviorSelf: BA without the BS

Hello there, you stylish scholars, In this engaging conversation, we reflect on the recent Met Gala, discussing the significance of Black Dandyism and its representation in fashion. Thennn we talk all about MentraTrack , a tool designed to enhance supervision for students and supervisors in the field of behavior analysis. The importance of self-care is emphasized, particularly in high-stress profe...

Hello autism advocates, In this Guestisode, Ron Sandison shares his insights on the importance of mentorship, support systems, and self-advocacy for individuals with autism. He discusses his experiences with Dr. Temple Grandin and emphasizes the need for functional skills and building connections in the workplace. The conversation highlights the barriers faced by autistic individuals in employment...

Hello energized enthusiasts, In this episode, Shane T. Spiker discusses the importance of finding joy in work, advocating for oneself, and the significance of job crafting. The conversation explores the challenges of burnout in the field of behavior analysis, the necessity of authenticity in professional settings, and the impact of social media on perceptions of success. Shane shares insights from...

Hello dearest readers, listeners, & viewers, This week we had the immense pleasure of professionally yapping with our dear friend, Maddie Duke. Maddie highlights the behavior analytic patterns that can be seen in all our of favorite fiction bookies, from romance to mystery to fantasy. For our personal book recs, bonus theories, and unsolicited soapbox advice, watch on Spotify or listen on Appl...

Hi hi hello critical friends, We are so happy you are here. Jackie and I wanted to share our thoughts, as critical friends of behavior analysis, related to the recent DEI update. We'd love to hear your thoughts as well. Additionally, we end on an optimistic note discussing examples of DEI representation in media, specifically, microfeminisms from our fav shows (shoutout to Shondaland Media). P...

Welcome all! Sending you OBMified glimmers on this fine Monday morning. We spill the tea on our fav upcoming conferences and why we love them. Check out the extra information about the conferences below<3 @behaviorselfpod BABA ! WE love you, BABA! APBA Highlights from the wonderful Kiel<3 Hybrid - You can attend in person, virtually, or on demand for 6 months after via behavior live!  Check...

Hellllooo BxSelfPod Peeps, Ever wondered if OBMers have done research in hospitals?! The answer is YESSS! Listen/watch this episode if you want to hear Mary pitch why all hospitals need an OBMer on their team. Kelley III, D. P., & Gravina, N. (2018). Every minute counts: Using process improvement and performance feedback to improve patient flow in an emergency department.  Journal of Organizat...

Ever wanted to start an OBM read, but not sure which one would be best for you? Look no further! Jackie and Mary are spilling all the tea on classic OBM books, which ones to read, when is best to read them, and the OBM books we reference the most. We also expand our recs to outside OBM, so if you're curious, take a look or listen! Xoxo, Behavior Self

*This is NOT financial advice. This idea was inspired by a Tik Tok from Emily Claire Bell. Welcome my financially literate listeners, This week Jackie and Mary spill the tea on spending behaviors and inaccurate stereotypes that have been popular for TOO long. We discuss the concept of a SHEconomy, disseminate resources, and share tips on how you can OBMify your budget. Listen to this episode while...

Helllooooo sagacious humans! Are you trying to pivot into OBM and not finding success? Our special guest, Mercedes McCann, process improvement specialist, spills all the tea on how she pivoted from clinical ABA into OBM. We are thrilled for you to get to know Mercedes and hear her incredible advice and opinions. Follower her on instagram: @analyticvibes and @behaviorblueprint_llc Connect with her...

Hello, your lovely listeners! Welcome to February! We are opening strong with one of our classic holiday episodes. This week, we explore the background of Valentine's Day, ways to OBMify your love and define the concept of love from a behavior-analytic perspective. So grab your chocolates and tune in!

Hello to all of you lovely people! This week is mainly a gab fest! We talk recommendations and hydrations, but the main focus? Our data from the past year! What differences have we seen? What have we learned about you? Tune in to find out more! Items discussed in this episode Book Series mentioned by Mary: LightLark Series by Alex Aster. The newest book is titled SkyShade Dr. Kristyn Peterson! htt...

Hello all of you glorious humans! We are back from break with reduced levels of burnout and are happy to be back to gabbing with all of you. First up - those pesky new years resolutions. This year, instead of resolving or settling, we are REVOLTING against behavior patterns that do not benefit us. Tune in to hear more about this phenomenon!

Welcome back! Tune in for the event of the season... an interview with Dr. Lori Ludwig and Dr. Julie Smith! These two powerhouses have been pioneers within behavior analysis, but specifically within OBM. Today, we chat with them about their new publication: Vital Behavior Blueprint. We will discuss a variety of topics: the book (of course!), their careers, their advice for newbie OBMers and more!...

Welcome to Shiz University! Make sure to avoid the poppies so you can tune in while we discuss Wicked! Fair warning - there will be spoilers! Make sure you have seen the film BEFORE listening! xoxo your Elphie & Glinda

Welcome back! This week, we get up on our soap boxes and dish about OBM research. As friends of OBM, we want to discuss some potential areas for continued growth. For some examples... What is the true definition of OBM? What hot takes do we have? What changes would we like to see?

Welcome back! This week we continue in our theme of unsolicited OBM advice and focus in on consulting. We will share with you some things we have learned along the way via trial (and error). We wish someone had told us these tips ahead of time, so we figured we would share them with you! **Information regarding consulting rates comes from Dr. Kristyn Peterson, @aba_in_the_wild on Instagram, throug...

Welcome back! This week we give you part one of our unsolicited OBM advice. Tune in as we dish out our experiences and the recommendations we have garnered along the way! Oh and EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Hello and welcome back! This week, we discuss a current social media phenomenon: winter arcs! How can we set ourselves up for the end of the year? What are ways to program reinforcement in novel behaviors? Tune in!

Boo! Welcome back! This week we discuss how to embed seasonally positive stimuli and reinforcers this spooky season! Tune in to your favorite ghouls!

Welcome back! We are happy to be able to post this week. Please keep all those impacted by Helene in your thoughts at this time. Tune in as we dish about life, spooky season, and FABA! FABA, Florida Association of Behavior Analysts, is a conference we have both attended for years - and one of our favorites! We will discuss our presented research, the types of talks we enjoyed, the discussants we v...

Welcome back! This week, we are breaking down another public favorite - Gilmore Girls. As a warning, there will be spoilers in this episode! Join us as we view SDs, SDPs, SΔs, behavior patterns, and functions of behavior! Where you lead, we will follow :)

Welcome back! This week, we discuss a topic that affects roughly half the population: ovulation cycles. We chat about how we can use behavior analysis, specifically self-monitoring, to aid in setting ourselves up for success. We identify what types of public and private behaviors to look out for, how to plan for emotions, and how to plan for your productivity.

Welcome back! We are excited to kick off a new season with you! Our opener? Some topics in OBM that could give you the "ick." We will share some information, some experiences, and some perspectives. Tune in! Learn More! Gravina, N., King, A., & Wine, B. (2024). Finding a meaningful career using organizational behavior management. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17 (1), 338-346. King,...

Welcome back! This week we discuss bulletin boards! We will be doing this via one of Jose's favorite tactics: storytelling! Join us as we discuss Tana's experiences with bulletin boards, her progression from year one to year five as an OBMer, and our suggestions!