Best Functional Behavior Assessment Podcasts (2025)

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#351 ‒ Male fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility, and navigating testosterone replacement therapy | Paul Turek, M.D. 2:19:12

1d ago2:19:12

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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 This is part one of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health, with next week's guest, Dr. Paula Amato, focusing on the female side of the equation. Paul Turek is a world-renowned expert in male ferti…

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Transforming Applied Behavior Analysis Through AI-Powered Tools with Adam Ventura (Part I) 59:05

5d ago59:05

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Mr. Adam Ventura. (Part 1 of 2) Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-…

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Supporting Parents in ABA Services with Valencia Harper from Apollo Behavior: Session 301 50:53

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When it comes to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), much of the focus is often placed on data collection, program goals, and measurable outcomes for the child. But what about the parents? Supporting caregivers is a critical, and sometimes overlooked, component of effective ABA services. In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down …

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#350 ‒ Injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for every decade | Kyler Brown, D.C. 1:44:45

9d ago1:44:45

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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 Kyler Brown is a sports rehab chiropractor who specializes in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, and guiding clients from rehab back to peak performance. As co-founder of the private training progr…

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Standard Celebration & Acceptance and Commitment with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part II) 1:01:40

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 2 of 2) Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. Dr. O’Donnell began working w…

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#349 - AMA #71: Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity 11:25

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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 In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into the topic of muscle mass and strength, examining their essential roles in both lifespan and healthspan. Drawing from over 30 hours of prior discussions wit…

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Standard Celeration & Acceptance and Commitment with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part I) 51:02

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 1 of 2) Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. Dr. O’Donnell began working w…

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Pediatric Bipolar vs Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 1:02:26

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This PsyDactic podcast episode, hosted by Dr. O'Leary, delves into the complex and often controversial topic of diagnosing Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and its differentiation from other conditions, particularly Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Dr. O'Leary, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, explores the DSM-5-TR diagnostic frame…

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Chronic Absenteeism and School Refusal: Session 300 with Kristen McNeely 1:16:31

20d ago1:16:31

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Kristen McNeely joins me for an informative discussion about the challenging topic of School Refusal and Chronic Absenteeism. If you are in any way connected to a school community, you've probably heard about this difficult and growing problem. As we discuss in this episode, school refusal is an ever-growing concern, and it manifests itself in nume…

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#348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Rachel Rubin, M.D. 2:13:28

23d ago2:13:28

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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 Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and one of the nation's foremost experts in sexual health. In this episode, she shares her deep expertise on the often-overlooked topic of women’s sexual health, exploring wh…

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Feeding, Eating and Meal Time Behavior with Dena Kelly Part II 52:16

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part II) Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena d…

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Understanding Repetitive Behavior: Session 299 with Bill Ahearn 1:34:49

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Dr. Bill Ahearn joins me in Session 299 of Behavioral Observation. I met Bill a few times at conferences and I'm so glad we finally had a chance to sit down and record a podcast together. Bill is the Director of Research at The New England Center for Children. Long time listeners may recall that NECC sponsored a series of episodes, and in this podc…

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#347 – Peter’s takeaways on mastering sleep, dealing with chronic pain, developing breakthrough cancer drugs, transforming healthcare with AI, advancing radiation therapy, and healing trauma | Quarterly ... 33:20

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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 Jeff English on…

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Feeding, Eating and Meal Time Behavior with Dena Kelly Part I 50:53

1M ago50:53

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part I) Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena de…

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El Estado del Análisis de la Conducta en Puerto Rico con la Dra. Yaniz Padilla Dalmau: BOP en Español 14 1:23:58

1M ago1:23:58

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El Estado del Análisis de la Conducta en Puerto Rico con la Dra. Yaniz Padilla Dalmau En este episodio, tuve el honor de conversar con la Dra. Yaniz Padilla Dalmau, una de las voces más comprometidas y visionarias en el desarrollo del análisis de la conducta en Puerto Rico. A través de una charla llena de realidades, aprendizajes y esperanza, explo…

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#346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine | Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H. 2:05:50

1M ago2:05:50

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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 Susan Desmond-Hellmann is a physician and scientist whose remarkable career has spanned clinical medicine, oncology, biotech innovation, and global health leadership. In this episode, Susan shares insights from her jou…

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Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Childhood Development with Maggie Haraburda, Part II 53:28

1M ago53:28

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Send us a text Part 2 of 2 ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education. Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotype…

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#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D. 2:47:06

1M ago2:47:06

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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 Sean Mackey is a professor of pain medicine at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, where his research explores the neural mechanisms of pain and the development of no…

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Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Childhood Development with Maggie Haraburda, Part I 1:42:47

1M ago1:42:47

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Send us a text Part 1 of 2 ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education. Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotype…

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Altering the Relative Efficiencies of Responses for Behavioral Improvement: Session 297 with Steve Ward 56:34

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Steve Ward returns to the podcast to talk about a paper he recently published with co-author Teresa Grimes, titled, "50 Practical Ways to Alter the Relative Efficiencies of Behaviors." In this conversation, we review the highlights of this paper, and discuss things like The Matching Law, making desired behavior more efficient in generating reinforc…

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#344 - AMA #70: Nicotine: impact on cognitive function, performance, and mood, health risks, delivery modalities, and smoking cessation strategies 21:47

2M ago21:47

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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 dives deep into nicotine—a topic increasingly debated both scientifically and publicly. He clarifies the critical differences between nicotine and tobacco, highlighting wh…

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The Autistic Behavior Analyst: Michelle Zeman and Safe Space Applied Behavior Analysis Part II 51:32

2M ago51:32

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Send us a text (Part 2 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her …

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Improving Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Session 296 with Brandon Franklin 1:05:48

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Brandon Franklin returns to the podcast after a very long hiatus. You'll have to go back to Session 36 to hear his first appearance as a matter of fact. It turns out that he's been doing a lot of innovative clinical work in that time. Currently, he is the Chief Behavior Analyst for the Lee Specialty Clinic and a Behavioral Consultant at Kramer Beha…

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#343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D. 2:12:12

2M ago2:12:12

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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 Sanjay Mehta is a radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience, and is currently the president of Century Cancer Centers in Houston, Texas (drsanjaymehta.com). In this episode, Sanjay explores the rapidly evol…

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The Autistic Behavior Analyst: Michelle Zeman and Safe Space Applied Behavior Analysis Part I 1:01:32

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Send us a text (Part 1 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her …

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Response to Name Interventions for Staff and Caregivers: Inside JABA 22 1:27:46

2M ago1:27:46

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This is not a show about teaching eye contact. We'll get to that in a bit. First though, I should note that the 22nd installment of the Inside JABA Series is coming out comically late. I apologize for getting us off schedule. The good news is that we already have a great paper to discuss for the 23rd Inside JABA episode that I think you're going to…

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#342 ‒ Aging well: Peter shares strategies for improving longevity with residents at a senior living center 43:33

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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 special episode of The Drive, Peter joins a unique conversation inspired by his daughter’s volunteer experience at a senior care center, where she formed meaningful relationships with residents curious about he…

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IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part II 56:07

2M ago56:07

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2) Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. In this episode, we d…

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Gambling Disorder - Rarely Diagnosed, Highly Prevalent 35:02

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Gambling disorder may be the most under-diagnosed disorder in the DSM. This is an exhaustive treatment of the neurobiological, psychological, and societal aspects of gambling addiction, featuring discussions on the brain's reward system, cognitive distortions, and the impact of advertising and the design of gambling products. Please leave feedback …

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#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D. 2:05:16

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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 Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at UCSF, where she leads the Sleep, Eating, and Affect (SEA) Laboratory. In this episode, Ashley provides a masterclass on cognitive behavioral therapy…

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IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part I 1:01:10

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2) Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. In this episode, we d…

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Ethical Decision Making in Applied Behavior Analysis: Session 294 with Ilene Schwartz and Beth Kelly 1:16:36

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Drs. Ilene Schwartz and Beth Kelly joined me to discuss the never ending conundrum of navigating ethical dilemmas. As Ilene points out in the podcast, most people know right from wrong, but the types of dilemmas BCBAs encounter are what she calls 'right vs. right' dilemmas... Therefore, ethical practice requires a continuous decision making process…

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Functional Neurological Disorder, Predictive Processing and Active Inference 24:37

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Functional Neurological Disorder was previously called Conversion Disorder or psychogenic neurological symptoms and is a condition in which a patient develops any number of neurological symptoms (such as loss of ability to move or seizure like episodes or inability to feel parts of their body or phantom pain) that cannot be explained by a clear les…

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#340 - AMA #69: Scrutinizing supplements: creatine, fish oil, vitamin D, and more—a framework for understanding effectiveness, quality, and individual need 24:36

3M ago24:36

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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 the complex world of supplements by introducing a practical framework for evaluating their effectiveness and relevance to individual health needs. Rather than pro…

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