Behavior Bitches

• Beyond the Science with Jeron Trotman

  This week, Liat sits down with Jeron Trotman—a badass BCBA who's redefining what it means to show up authentically in the field of behavior analysis. From his Bronx roots to making waves in boardrooms, Jeron shares how environment shapes behavior, why representation matters, and how he’s breaking barriers in a field that desperately needs it. Expect truth bombs, real talk, and plenty of laughs.Behavior is more than science—it’s a movement. Tune in or miss the F out!Behavior Concepts Covered: Token EconomiesReinforcement DisseminationGeneralizationLearning HistoriesRepair ProcedureShapingRule-Governed BehaviorContingency-Shaped BehaviorResponse EffortExtinctionSocial ValidityWant to Connect with Jeron?Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA):Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedInBMBANetwork.orgBMBA Summit 2025 Registration Beyond the Science Podcast:InstagramYoutubeTikTokLinkedInFacebookThe Behavior Technician Conference:Website & Registration FacebookLinkedInInstagramTik TokFacebook Group Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches

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• Behavior Smackdown with Pro Wrestler Damo McCullough

  Get ready to rumble! This week, we’re body-slamming into the world of pro wrestling with Damo McCullough—professional wrestler, gym owner, family guy, and Liat’s personal burpee dictator. Damo’s spilling all the secrets on how wrestlers use behavioral science to pump up the crowd, master insane moves, and keep the drama flowing like pyro on a championship night.Whether you’re here for the wrestling, the behavior nerdiness, or just some good ol’ laughs, this episode is a total showstopper. Don’t forget to tag your favorite wrestlers on Instagram @behaviorbitchespodcast!Behavior Concepts Covered: Pairing AntecedentReinforcementPunishmentShapingChainingTask AnalysisExtinctionStimulus DiscriminationWant to Connect with Damo?InstagramFacebookYoutubeMerchConnect 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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• From BCBA to Bachelor Nation with Parisa Shifteh

  Ever wondered what it’s really like to be on The Bachelor? Well, today we’ve got the inside scoop from none other than Parisa Shifteh, BCBA and contestant from Season 29! Parisa may have left in week 4, but she’s here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea—like how she landed on the boldest first convo of the season (yes, the PowerPoint was 100% her idea), why she literally breaks out in hives when she’s nervous, and what it’s like taking the Collective (aka the best way to pass the BCBA exam). Plus, she gives us the inside scoop on picking outfits, avoiding eye contact with the cameras, and the wild reality of what actually makes it to air. Whether you're a Bachelor superfan or just love a good reality TV deep dive, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in or miss the F out!Behavior Concepts Covered:Stimulus generalizationPairingPre attendingPrecursors Behavior managementAntecedentConsequence Adaptation Operant behaviorMODeprivation BSTExtinction ReinforcementImitation Formal similarityModel Immediacy Redundancy stimulus promptGroup contingency Three term contingency Private events Want to Connect with Parisa?Follow her on Instagram!Connect 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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• 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 ArticleSponsored by Arohana Support: www.arohanasupport.comConnect 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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