Best Tim Zercher Podcasts (2025)

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Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim Zercher 47:45

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Podcast Episode: Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim Zercher In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Timothy Zercher, entrepreneur and CEO of A-Train Marketing, to talk about how ABA businesses can strengthen their marketing, clarify their message, and build in ways that align with thei…

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Ethan Protzel - Founder & CEO, Behavior Group: Expanding Access to Care with AI-Powered ABA 7:48

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of behavioral healthcare — but not by replacing clinicians. Instead, AI is unlocking more time, more accuracy, and more access to care. In this episode, Tim sits down with Ethan Protzel, Founder & CEO of Behavior Group, to discuss: Why recruiting and retaining great clinicians is harder than ever H…

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Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy - Building Trust and Community in Behavioral Health 8:46

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy, an expert in behavioral health community development and business strategy. Brianne shares her journey from working direct care in adolescent residential treatment to leading business development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital. They dive deep into the chall…

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Jen Farris - Building Sprout MBC to Serve Underserved Communities 13:55

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In this episode, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jen Farris, founder of Sprout MBC, to explore her journey from a college student unsure of her path to a passionate leader in behavioral health. Jen shares the story of how she got into applied behavior analysis, the challenges of building and growing a behavioral health organization in rural commu…

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Dr. Sherilyn Duckworth: Turning Personal Struggle into Behavioral Health Advocacy 12:41

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In this powerful episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Duckworth, a public health practitioner and founder of Empowered Solutions, to explore how personal experiences shape professional purpose. From surviving a teenage suicide attempt to building community-focused mental health programs, Dr. Duckworth shares insights on reduc…

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Frankie Wilson – Behavior, Branding, and Client Growth 10:00

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie Wilson, a behavioral strategist with a diverse career spanning entertainment, ministry, radio, and behavioral health. Frankie shares how behavior shapes brand, insights from psychology every founder should know, and strategies for growing clients effectively …

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Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral: How AI is Reshaping Psychiatric Care 14:06

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming psychiatric care. Jim shares how his personal connection to mental health led him to build technology-driven solutions for behavioral healthcare. From developing “Nor…

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Tom Telford, CEO of LÉVO - Bringing the “Bio” to the Biopsychosocial Model 25:53

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Entrepreneur-turned–mental health leader Tom Telford (CEO, LÉVO) joins Tim to unpack how his wife’s journey to becoming an LMFT led them to build LÉVO -primary mental healthcare focused on the “bio” in the biopsychosocial model. We cover: Tom’s pivot from institutional finance to mental health care The 3 C’s of team-building: Connect, Communicate, …

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Amber Nelms, M.A., BCBA - Leading Triangle ABA with Empathy, Integrity, and Neuroscience 11:04

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amber Nelms, Founder & CEO of Triangle ABA, to explore what happens when leadership meets lived experience. Amber shares how her journey as both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a parent of an autistic child shaped the compassionate, clinician-led model behin…

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Makenzie Sandler: Navigating the Future of ABA Therapy 11:58

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Makenzie Sandler, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Achievements, to explore the evolving landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Makenzie shares her insights on how ABA therapy is adapting to meet the needs of families, the c…

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The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli Clauser 57:51

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Podcast Episode: The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli Clauser In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder of ABA C.A.R.E.S. Staffing, the ABA C.A.R.E.S. Conference, and host of The People Contingency Podcast. Holli brings a wealth of experience from her ear…

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Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni 54:44

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Podcast Episode: Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Paul Gavoni (better known as Dr. Paulie), BCBA® and organizational leader, to talk about leadership through the lens of behavior analysis. Dr. Paulie shares how his experienc…

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Shannon Carr: Leading with Heart in ABA Services 11:23

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Dr. Danielle Taylor: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Innovation, and Growth at Spectrum360 19:09

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How do you scale human-centered care without losing your soul? In this candid conversation, Dr. Danielle M. Taylor - Chief Operating Officer at Spectrum360 and Licensed Psychologist—shares how personal experience shaped her leadership, why feedback loops are a non-negotiable, and the practical ways her team uses trauma-informed practices, staff wel…

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Amanda Timonere - Championing Inclusive Leadership in Behavioral Health 6:07

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amanda Timonere, clinical executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Zenful Collective™. Amanda shares her journey into behavioral health, how she balances executive leadership with client connection, and the role of cultural responsiveness in transforming outcomes. From preventing burn…

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Quatiba Davis, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA, LBA, IBA - Leading with Excellence in ABA 12:26

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Quatiba Davis, Chief Clinical Officer at ABA Centers and one of the most experienced leaders in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Quatiba shares her journey of building clinical excellence across multiple regions, cultivating strong leaders, balancing data with empathy, and prepari…

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Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D - Building Ethical & Family-Centered ABA Services 9:51

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D, to discuss her journey from theater major to clinical leader in ABA. Jess shares insights on: How personal experience shaped her career path Lessons learned translating toilet training research into real-world practice The role of …

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Mikki Schoone, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA - Bringing a Behavior Analyst’s Lens to Domestic Violence & Coercive Control 9:47

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mikki Schoone, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years in human services. Mikki shares her journey from developmental disabilities and child welfare to creating a Domestic Violence Functional Assessment that shines light on coercive control beyond phy…

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Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW - Leading with Trauma-Informed Care and Community Collaboration 10:25

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW, Executive Director of the Lorain County Children and Families First Council. Chelsea shares her journey from school social work to countywide leadership, her philosophy on building trust across organizations, and how she balances direct clinical work w…

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Behavior Is the Brand - with Frankie C. Wilson Jr., Behavioral Strategist 12:30

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“Behavior is the brand.” In this quick-hit conversation, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie C. Wilson Jr. to explore how everyday actions shape trust, reputation, and growth. Frankie breaks down why reclaiming your narrative matters (hello, Taylor Swift), how to use the PREVAC principle to replace habits with higher-value behaviors, and…

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Rodrigo Nardi: The Movement in Mental Health - Challenging Traditional Psychiatry with True Psychiatry Network 15:18

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In this thought-provoking episode of Tim Talks Podcast, host Timothy A. Zercher is joined by Rodrigo Nardi, Founder of True Psychiatry Network, to discuss the revolutionary approach to psychiatry and mental health. Rodrigo shares his unique philosophy that emotions are signals, not symptoms, and how this perspective has shaped his approach to menta…

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Scaling ABA with Compassion: Chelsea McAdams, COO of Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention 20:06

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher is joined by Chelsea McAdams, BCBA and Chief Operations Officer at Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention. Chelsea shares how her team has scaled school-based ABA services with a focus on capacity building, collaboration, and compassion. From balancing quality care with org…

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Leading with Listening: Cassandra Bailey, BCBA & Founder of Grace ABA 12:15

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Cassandra Bailey, BCBA and Founder of Grace ABA. With more than 15 years of experience leading clinical teams of over 100 providers, Cassandra shares the leadership principle that has transformed the way she supports her teams - active listening. Cassandra also ope…

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Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS | Integrative Therapy, Nutrition, and Whole-Person Healing 10:27

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS, founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy. Cortney blends psychotherapy, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine into her practice, bringing over 15 years of experience in behavioral health strategy and direct client care. She s…

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Trevor Colhoun, CEO of Trusted Provider Network | Building the Future of Digital Behavioral Health 17:32

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Trevor Colhoun, CEO and co-founder of Trusted Provider Network (TPN.health), one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital behavioral health networks. Trevor shares the personal story that inspired him to launch TPN, how his background in finance and technology sh…

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Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee Courrau 51:21

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Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee Courrau In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Lee Courrau, behavior analyst and founder of Launch Kids Academy, to explore why social skills instruction is often treated as an afterthought in ABA—and how we can do better. Lee shares his journey from RBT…

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Scaling with Stability: Building Thriving Clinical Teams with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA 8:25

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar - an accomplished clinical and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and applied behavior analysis. Dr. Aguilar shares powerful insights on how to scale clinical teams without losing stability, how behavioral scien…

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Victoria Browne - Recruiting Top Talent in Behavioral Health: Leadership, Culture, and Creative Sourcing 12:56

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Victoria Browne, Senior Sourcer and Behavioral Health Physician Recruiter at Family Care Center, to dive into the realities of recruiting in one of the most competitive sectors today. Victoria shares how her team fills clinics across multiple states, the hardest parts of attractin…

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Adam Ventura - Merging AI & ABA: Augmented Intelligence for a More Human Future 13:53

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Adam Ventura - Chairman & Co-Founder of Bueno Ventures and the driving force behind Intraverbal AI - to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field. Adam shares his journey from selling his first product at age seven, to teaching thousands…

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Building Communities That Matter with Kelly Baird, COO of the Behavior Technician Association 11:44

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What if success in ABA wasn't about competition—but about collaboration? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Kelly Baird - COO of the Behavior Technician Association, Co-Founder of The ABA Collab, and Founder of BWIBAAD - to talk about how she’s building some of the most mission-driven, community-focus…

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Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris Topham 45:59

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🎙️ Podcast Episode: Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris Topham In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Chris Topham, BCBA and co-founder of Celeration ABA, to explore how he’s reshaping the way ABA services are delivered. Chris shares how his journey from fine arts to behavior analysis—and his deep…

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Amber Vaughan - Why Competition is a Fallacy in Behavioral Health 11:13

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Is competition in behavioral health real - or just a myth that’s hurting more than helping? In this powerful episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Amber Vaughan, CMO at Cornerstone Healing Center and a fierce advocate for ethical marketing, radical leadership, and meaningful disruption. Amber breaks down wh…

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Deepak Kumar & Naveen Chugh - Building Tech That Behavioral Health Actually Uses 16:33

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with co-founders Naveen Chugh and Deepak Kumar, a tech duo who’ve spent 13+ years solving operational challenges in the behavioral health space - from compliance to automation to client engagement. They dive into what it really takes to get clinicians to embrace new …

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Josh Nelson - From Burnout to Business: Growing Ethical ABA Practices with Clarity and Compliance 10:40

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Josh Nelson, CXO and co-founder of ABA Impact, to talk about building ABA businesses that are ethical, compliant, and scalable - without sacrificing clinical values. Josh unpacks what he's learned from tens of thousands of conversations with clinician-entreprene…

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From Compliance to Competence: Allyson Wharam on Elevating ABA Training and Supervision 10:05

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What if your ABA training systems didn’t just check boxes - but actually built confident, competent clinicians? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Allyson Wharam, M.Ed., BCBA, the founder of Sidekick Learning, to explore how behavioral health organizations can rethink training, supervision, and clin…

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Christina Gravina | Building Autonomy and Respect in ABA for Teens and Adults 8:57

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What does it look like when adults with disabilities are given real choice and dignity in their services? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, we sit down with Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA - founder and CEO of BILT, Inc. - to explore a powerful, people-first approach to ABA and IDD services. Christina shares: Why she started BILT…

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Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April & Stephen Smith 53:29

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Podcast Episode: Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April and Stephen Smith In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with April and Stephen Smith of 3 Pie Squared, two seasoned ABA entrepreneurs who built, scaled, and exited a seven-figure practice—and now dedicate their time to helping others do the same. Whether you…

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Jeron Trotman | Building Community, Elevating BTs, and Redefining Leadership in ABA 8:31

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In this candid and powerful episode of Tim Talks, host Tim Zercher sits down with Jeron Trotman - founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, ABAVerzus, the Behavior Technician Association, and co-founder of The ABA Collab. Jeron shares how he's reshaping the ABA landscape through authentic community-building, inclusive leadership, and systemic refo…

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Dr. Summer Gainey | Personalizing Outcomes in ABA & Preparing for What’s Next 10:20

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Summer Gainey, BCBA-D, to explore what it really means to lead outcomes-driven care without losing sight of personalization. Summer shares how her team balances data with human connection, why meaningful goals don’t always fit neatly into a report, and how her policy…

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Henry Xie | Elevating Human Work Through Automation in ABA 8:34

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Henry Xie, Founder and CEO of Simple Fractal, to explore how automation is transforming the ABA space. Henry shares how his team builds trust in a competitive market, why his hiring process prioritizes second-career coders, and what it really means to "elevate human work." Fr…

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Jeff Thompson | From Franchise Mogul to Autism Advocate: Building Clinics That Actually Work 22:09

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Jeff Thompson went from selling 350+ franchises around the world to radically changing lives in the autism space. In this candid episode of Tim Talks, Jeff shares how his own mental health journey - and eventual autism diagnosis - reshaped everything he believed about success, leadership, and impact. Host Timothy Zercher dives into Jeff’s leadershi…

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Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff and Supervisees in ABA with Amy Theobold 56:19

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🎙️ In the Field: The ABA Podcast Episode 26: Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff & Supervisees with Amy Theobold In this episode, I chat with Amy Theobold—clinic owner and executive functioning coach—about how executive functioning challenges show up in our staff and supervisees. From lateness and missed deadlines to overwhelm and burnout, A…

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Ken Huey | Leading with Heart: Building Trauma-Informed Systems That Actually Work 8:32

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, I sit down with Dr. Ken Huey -founder of the Hope Group and nationally recognized voice in trauma-informed care. With over 25 years in behavioral health, Ken breaks down what’s really changed in trauma treatment, how to scale with values intact, and why most providers miss the mark on truly trauma-in…

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Carly & Jon Weinberg - Building a Neurodiverse School That Actually Works 11:34

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How do you grow a school and therapy center without losing quality or culture? You hire intentionally. You build slowly. And you make collaboration non-negotiable. In this episode, Tim sits down with Carly and Jon Weinberg, the leaders behind Project Infinity School and Beyond ABA Therapy - two integrated programs creating a better path for neurodi…

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The Golden Question Every Educator and Parent Should Be Asking | Dr. David Meichenbaum 10:17

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, I sit down with Dr. David Meichenbaum, a nationally recognized leader in autism intervention and behavioral consultation. We dive into what it really means to work collaboratively with families, educators, and schools to support learners with autism or behavioral challenges. Dr. Meichenbaum shares his "Gol…

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Patrick Faga | From Flashcards to FirstWork: Digitizing ABA for Independent Learning 9:28

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On this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Patrick Faga, Founder of FirstWork, to explore how technology is reshaping ABA lesson delivery. Patrick shares how his background as a behavior technician sparked the idea to ditch laminated flashcards in favor of scalable, digital learning tools - and how that decision is cr…

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Scaling ABA with Heart: Operational Lessons from Mordy Friedberg (Best Buds ABA) 11:10

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mordy Friedberg, Director of Operations at Best Buds ABA, to unpack the reality of building and scaling an ABA practice in today’s climate. Mordy shares how he transitioned from long-term care into ABA, why workforce shortages are slowing down care, and how to grow witho…

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Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen Byra 56:48

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Podcast Episode: Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen Byra In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kristen Byra, seasoned clinician and founder of Upskill ABA, to dig into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—components of clinical practice: the i…

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Building for the 51%: Elevating BCBA Support, Mentorship & Clinical Quality with Dr. Kristen Byra 9:42

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Kristen Byra, BCBA-D and founder of Upskill ABA, to dive into the evolving challenges - and opportunities - in ABA today. Kristen shares her mission behind "building for the 51%," a call to action for supporting the growing wave of newly certified BCBAs who often ent…

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Tim Talks: Logan Pratt, CEO of Bloomwell Autism Therapy 8:57

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Logan Pratt, CEO of Bloomwell Autism Therapy, to explore how Bloomwell is reshaping autism services in underserved communities. Logan shares his journey from public policy to ABA leadership, why Bloomwell focuses on areas like Minnesota and Nebraska, and how decentralizi…