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 themselves, their coworkers, and their employees.

Whether you’re a BCBA, teacher, healthcare worker, or anyone in a demanding role, this episode is packed with insights on how trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and self-compassion can transform your life and work. Listen in for a raw, relatable, and inspiring conversation about beating burnout and putting yourself back on your priority list—you matter too.

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Motivating Operations

Magnitude

Independent Group Contingency

Respondent Conditioning

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Punishment

Reinforcement

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You can find Robyn at https://reflectandrefine.net or on Instagram @reflectandrefine_

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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 actionable advice for fostering understanding and empathy.

**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

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Behavioral Concepts Covered:

SD

Antecedent

MO

Pairing

Duration

Consequence

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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 finding out about a joint incompatible with life carrier status and her ongoing experience with IVF, she shares the unexpected emotions, the heartache, and the resilience it takes to keep going when the dream feels just out of reach. This is an honest conversation about sacrifice, hope, and the strength we often don’t realize we have until it’s tested. Join us as we walk alongside her through this chapter of longing, self-reflection, and the undying hope that love will eventually bring her the family she's always dreamed of.

Behavior Concepts Covered:

Motivating Operations

Abolishing Operations

SD

SDelta

Repeatability

Matching Law

Negative Reinforcement

Punishment

Reinforcement

Mand

Recruit own reinforcement

Replacement Behavior

Component Analysis

Treatment Package

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Antecedent modification

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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 and maintain the well-calibrated, adaptive confidence that can elevate all areas of our lives. If you ever feel Imposter Syndrome ( which who doesn’t), you have to tune into this episode!! Love you. Mean it!

Don's Links:

Don A. Moore (academic)Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Don_A._Moore_(acad…

The Psychology of Confidence - Don MooreYouTube · Berkeley Haas Alumni Network29 minutes, 26 secondsMar 11, 2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/don-a-moore-phd

Interview with Don Moore about Perfectly Confident - YouTubewww.youtube.com › watch

Don Moore: Traditional Interviews Don't Work - YouTubewww.youtube.com › watch

Keeping Your Head in a Crisis | Professor Don Moore - YouTubewww.youtube.com › watch

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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 miss the F out!

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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!!

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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 surround them. We talk all about taking a break when you need one to come back stronger for those you help, somatic bodywork, how to release pain in places through movement, and being your best self that is not just tied to your work! This is a must listen to episode so Tune in or miss the F out!

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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 about the behavioral health of business and how to create a successful venture. You do not want to miss this. Tune in or miss the F out!

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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 their terms.” Tune in to see how Gianna connects with the Bitches. It is too good to miss. Love you. Mean it!

Show Notes:

https://www.giannabiscontini.com/

Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom

4 Intentional Practices to Ground Your New Beginning

How to Use Anxiety to Your Advantage with 3 Questions

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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 know what you want to change, but all you’ve ever had for help is some advice and people telling you change is important. You’ve tried to sustain an exercise habit or eat healthier and experienced repeated setbacks. Self-criticism and frustration set in making future attempts even more difficult. You see social media filled with success stories and advice that only seems more unattainable in time.”-Dr. Borgen. Tune in for all the behavior principles! Love you. Mean it!

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