Best Functional Behavior Assessment Podcasts (2025)

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Kinks, Communication, Compassion and ABA: A Pour with Rachel Benson, Part II 49:44

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Send us a text ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 2 of 2): *PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds …

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Culturally Sensitive Approaches to ABA Treatment: Session 311 51:00

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In Session 311, I sit down with Christina Nylander and Leah Hussain from Apollo Behavior to talk about culturally sensitive approaches to Autism intervention. We dive into three case studies that show how flexible, individualized care can make a huge difference in building the rapport that's so important in our clinical work. Along the way, we shar…

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93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause 21:05

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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women e…

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#364 – AMA #75: Diets: how to evaluate and implement any diet including keto, carnivore, vegan, Mediterranean, and more 13:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explores how to determine the right diet for yourself rather than searching for a universal “best” diet. He begins by laying out five non-negotiable criteria that any sust…

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Kinks, Communication, Compassion and ABA: A Pour with Rachel Benson, Part I 55:25

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Send us a text ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 1 of 2): *PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds …

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92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause 18:45

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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What if I told you the biggest threat to your midlife metabolism isn’t your age or your diet—it’s your office chair? It’s true. Sitting for hours can double your risk for hormone-related metabolic issues in midlife like insulin resista…

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#363 ‒ A new frontier in neurosurgery: restoring brain function with brain-computer interfaces, advancing glioblastoma care, and new hope for devastating brain diseases | Edward Chang, M.D. 1:53:25

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon, scientist, and a pioneering leader in functional neurosurgery and brain-computer interface technology, whose work spans the operating room, the research lab, and the engineering bench to…

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The Behavioral Sleep Blueprint with Nicole Shallow, Part II 52:12

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Send us a text ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 2 of 2): Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from…

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Clozapine - Beyond the Basics 24:06

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Dr. O'Leary explores the history of clozapine, highlighting its initial revolutionary impact as the first atypical antipsychotic, followed by a ban on its use, followed by its re-emergences as a strictly monitored medication, and then culminating in new recommendations that greatly encourage its use. The discussion details the severe side effects t…

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91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product 5:46

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairsty…

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90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause 18:50

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Still trusting “clean beauty” labels? That might be your first mistake. From "fragrance" loopholes to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, your skincare…

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Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D. (#287 rebroadcast) 2:31:22

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro where he specializes in evaluating complex cases of lower back pain from across the globe…

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The Behavioral Sleep Blueprint with Nicole Shallow, Part I 56:16

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Send us a text ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 1 of 2): Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from…

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Improving Health Routines for Adults with Disabilities Using Synchronous Reinforcement Strategies: Inside JABA 24 1:01:27

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In this episode of the Inside JABA Series podcast, we dive into a fascinating discussion on health-related routines for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Katie McHugh, Dr. Claudia Dozier, and Editor-in-Chief Dr. John Borrero share insights from their recent study, Synchronous Reinforcement Schedules Promote Toleranc…

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89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause 4:15

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available):https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Tired by 2pm—even after coffee? You’re not alone. In this week’s NEW bonus tip episode, I’m sharing 3 better-than-coffee energy boosters to help you…

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88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee 15:50

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No More Guesswork. No More Labwork. Just your own personal hormone game plan, customized to you. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru What if the reason you're really exhausted, restless, or lying awake at 2am… is your morning coffee? Sounds crazy, right?...but multiple studies s…

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#41 JNeurosci Spotlight (Part 3): Cochlear Function and Development 45:15

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Zhiyong Liu discusses his paper, “Revisiting the Potency of Tbx2 Expression in Transforming Outer Hair Cells into Inner Hair Cells at Multiple Ages In Vivo,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 23 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Then, Catherine Weisz discusses her paper, “Fast Inhibition Slows and Desynchronizes Mouse Auditor…

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#362 ‒ Understanding anxiety: defining, assessing, and treating health anxiety, OCD, and the spectrum of anxiety disorders | Josh Spitalnick, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. 2:15:15

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Josh Spitalnick is a clinical and research psychologist with expertise in treating a variety of anxiety conditions with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches. In this episode, Josh unpa…

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Beyond the Spectrum: Diverse Paths in Applied Behavior Analysis with Nicole Parks, Part II 1:00:59

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 2 of 2): Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behav…

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Improving Autism and Law Enforcement Interactions through ABA: Session 309 with Lyndsy Coffield 59:49

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In Session 309, I welcome Dr. Lyndsy Coffield, Director of Client Success at Apollo Behavior, to share her unique journey in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and her groundbreaking work training law enforcement officers on autism awareness. Dr. Coffield’s path into ABA began with an undergraduate degree in speech pathology, later becomi…

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87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones 21:39

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast We blame the co…

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#361 - AMA #74: Sugar and sugar substitutes: weight control, metabolic effects, and health trade-offs 15:59

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explains how to evaluate sugar and its substitutes in the context of health. Peter explores the role of sweeteners in three common use-cases – beverages, protein supplemen…

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Beyond the Spectrum: Diverse Paths in Applied Behavior Analysis with Nicole Parks, Part I 52:12

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 1 of 2): Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behav…

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Sleep, Autism, and Screen Time: Session 308 with Emily Varon 1:08:05

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Episode Overview In this episode, sleep expert Emily Varon returns to the Behavioral Observations Podcast to share her deep expertise in sleep improvement—especially within the autism community. Drawing from 15 years of experience, Emily emphasizes personalized approaches, the role of wearable technology, and the importance of sensitivity when disc…

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86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback] (Back-2-Hormone Basics) 31:25

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast Truth: Half of…

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#360 ‒ How to change your habits: why they form and how to build or break them | Charles Duhigg, M.B.A 2:13:10

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author known for distilling complex neuroscience and psychology into practical strategies for behavior change, performance, and decision-making. In…

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The Sensory and Behavior Link with Michelle Vences, Part II 1:00:57

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 2 of 2) Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied …

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85 | Can’t Lose Weight On HRT? How To Reboot Your Metabolism in Menopause: LIVE Coaching Call 1:02:40

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What do you do when the doctor says your labs are “fine”… but you still have no energy, constant brain fog, and weight that just keeps climbing? That’s exactly whe…

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3.14 Malingering and Factitious Disorder: An Approach to Clinical Deception 1:12:41

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Dr. Nicholas Kontos, Director of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins us for a reflective conversation on factitious disorder, malingering, and clinical deception. We begin by unpacking the concept of “thinking dirty”—a term used in co…

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#359 ‒ How metabolic and immune system dysfunction drive the aging process, the role of NAD, promising interventions, aging clocks, and more | Eric Verdin, M.D. 2:11:11

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Eric Verdin is a physician-scientist and the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging whose career has centered on understanding how epigenetics, metabolism, and the immune system influence the aging process. In…

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The Sensory and Behavior Link with Michelle Vences, Part I 53:04

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 1 of 2) Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied …

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84 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss in Perimenopause: My Go-To Supplements (Part 2) 20:52

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, The Hot Flash: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Taking you…

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#40 JNeurosci Spotlight (Part 2): Foveal Neurons 47:15

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Ashley Clark discusses her paper, “Oculomotor Contributions to Foveal Crowding,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 48 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Then, Sara Patterson discusses her paper, “Cone-Opponent Ganglion Cells in the Primate Fovea Tuned to Noncardinal Color Directions,” published in Vol. 44 Issue 18 of JNeurosci…

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3.13 Functional Neurological Disorders 49:16

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Dr. Caitlin Adams, psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, provides an overview of functional neurological disorder (FND). This episode covers how to recognize, explain, and treat FND using a modern, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach. We begin by defining FND and discussing nomenclature from hysteria through conversion disorder …

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#358 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on navigating HRT, rejuvenating the face, understanding the biology of aging, optimizing fertility, and learning to live well from the dying | Quarterly Podcast Summary #6 12:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Paul Turek and …