Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform

This 1-hour continuing education (CE) session is designed to support Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in prioritizing clinical self-care by building intentional routines into their workday. Grounded in behavior analytic principles, this course emphasizes the importance of sustainable, reinforcing routines that support personal well-being, prevent burnout, and enhance professional effectiv...

In this episode, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Redefining Success conference. Join us for a teaser chat with the event organizer as we explore the inspiration behind this year’s theme, “Discover Your Version 2.0.” We unpack why success isn't one-size-fits-all and how this gathering is designed to help you reimagine what thriving looks like—on your terms. Conference...

This is a reflection on creating list enriched with intention and how the lists we create for ourselves can show us where aversive and appetitive tasks/goals might be for us. See my full 2024 Birthday list here! Share your list here.

This 1-hour continuing education (CE) session is designed for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) seeking to enhance workplace resiliency through the application of behavior analytic principles. The course will explore how ABA strategies can foster resilience in organizational settings, improve staff well-being, and support a positive workplace culture. Participants will learn practical tech...

This episode is a reflection on the aversive and appetitive space of dating and how you might be able to bring more openness into your own dating journey. Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com Email: info@bestillbeconnected.com Instagram: @ashnfio

This episode kicks us off exploring aversive and appetitive places in our every day lives. Today's episode explores the idea of curiosity and how it might actually be functioning for us. Mentioned in the Episode: Balanced & Becoming Retreat - June 2025! 1:1 Coaching Services Virtual Sand Tray Therapy

This is the first event of our new season. This 1-hour continuing education course explores the evidence-based foundations of essential self-care and growth practices, such as setting SMART goals, building trust in oneself, practicing gratitude, and fostering connection. Participants will learn the science behind key habits like embracing vulnerability, expressing safety and boundaries, and engagi...

Just a small insight to what Season 4 episodes will bring! If you want to catch up on Season 3's TOP 5: Robyn's Update Taking Aligned Action Cultivating Self-Care Building Resilience Setting Boundaries Part 1 Want to get in touch? Email me at info@bestillbeconnected.com Join Bold & Balanced CE Membership Today! Enjoy a 2 week free trial

Today's Episode is just a small update and a short practice to those that are exhausted with the challenges of life and wishing to be seen in how you navigate it all. xoxo, Ashley

Today's episode is a catch up episode with Robyn! Last season, we did a brief interview/ACT practice and today we're catching up to see how her practice has grown and things it's opened her up to more and more! Robyn's Initial Episode Ways to Connect: Instagram Website Self Love Club

Today's episode will explore codependency, traits, and how the ACT toolbox can help start to explore patterns and shift into different actions. Additional episodes were discussed on boundaries: Part 1 Part 2 Website Instagram

Welcome again! First, if you want to join Lisa Fox and I for a new podcast adventure jump over to Balanced & Becoming and follow along there! Today's Just ACT Episode, explores strategies and examples of how ACT can be applied to academic journeys when challenges arise. We discuss cognitive defusion, values, and self-compassion. For more details on: Defusion Values If you want to connect a...

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli discusses the importance of recognizing and celebrating personal achievements, whether big or small, as a way to enhance well-being and build resilience. She explores different celebration styles, helping listeners identify what works best for them, and shares Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, including cognitive defusion and self-compassion,...

Hi Dear Just ACT Listeners! If you enjoy this work, hop over to Balanced & Becoming. My new co-hosted Podcast with Lisa Fox. Here's our first episode, so you can get a taste. Just follow along here: Balanced & Becoming

In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli provides us with practical tools and strategies to create boundaries based on needs and assertative communication. She also explores ideas of how to respond to boundary violations. Dr. Fiorilli reminds us that setting boundaries is an act of self-care and is not selfish. Instagram: @ashnfio Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli guides us through the essential practice of setting healthy boundaries to protect our personal space, energy, and well-being. She explains that boundaries serve as guidelines that help us maintain our emotional, physical, and mental health while still fostering meaningful connections with others. Together, we explore different types of b...

In this episode of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli explores the art of navigating life transitions with flexibility. Drawing parallels to the magical world of Harry Potter, Dr. Ashley discusses how changes, whether big or small, bring uncertainty much like starting a new term at Hogwarts. The episode introduces psychological flexibility as the key tool, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulnes...

In Episode 3 of the Just ACT podcast, "Overcoming Procrastination: Taking Aligned Action," we explore the root causes of procrastination and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us overcome inertia. Learn about the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and discover practical tools for breaking through avoidance patterns. We discuss values-driven goal setting and...

In Episode 2 of Just ACT, we dive into "Cultivating Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Well-being." We explore self-care through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), highlighting the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries. Tune in for actionable strategies to nurture your inner world, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and integrate s...

In the Season 3 opener, "Building Resilience: Embracing Life's Challenges," we explore how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) aids in developing resilience by discussing psychological flexibility and practical strategies. Key factors of resilience, such as strong relationships, emotional regulation, and a sense of purpose, are highlighted, along with the importance of acceptance...

Today's Episode is a short recap of the journey you took on Season 2. Here are the links for the Top 5 Mentioned: Fused & Overwhelmed Insight Session w/Robyn Workability & Motivation Workability & Burnout Workability & Grief

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In today's episode of Just ACT, we explore inaction and its link to inflexibility. Inaction often stems from fear, perfectionism, fear of failure, avoidance, or overwhelm. We discuss how these patterns manifest in daily life and offer strategies for overcoming them, including mindfulness, values clarification, small steps, self-compassion, and accountability partners. By recognizing and challe...

Today, we delve into the complexities of self-identity within relationships, building upon last week's exploration of personal growth through loss. Through Self-Expansion Theory, we journey into the depths of partnership, where shared experiences and divergent beliefs shape the tapestry of identity. Today's episode illuminates the path towards self-discovery amidst the shifting sands of id...