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Hello! Welcome to Behind Behavior. Let’s talk about behavior analysis & how we use it in every day life.
Welcome back! In this episode, Mariah & Dani discuss examples of age appropriateness across the lifespan and ways to determine if something is age appropriate.
Bits & Bobs:
- Magnatiles
- Financial Audit Podcast/Youtube
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Welcome to S2Ep17! Shane is back again to talk about self-care and how to actually address burnout in your everyday life.
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Welcome back to Hot Takes! In this episode, Mariah & Dani talk about the trend of self-diagnosing.
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Welcome back! In this technical episode, Mariah and Dani explain the different compound schedules and provide examples.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
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Garbage Cookies
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picky pads
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Welcome to S2Ep15! Mariah and Dani discuss what anxiety is, how it feels, and ways to manage it from a behavioral perspective.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- LMNT
- Cold Foam
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Welcome to S2Ep14! Kayla is back! Listen as the trio discuss the differences and importance of informed consent and assent. The three BCBAs disect a published research article and discuss ways the researches could have gained better assent.
Article link: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2019-16079-001.pdf
Have questions for Kayla? Email her at: kccrook@olemiss.edu
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Mariah- Laundry detergent sheets
- Kayla- History podcast – A Short History Of, The Rest is History, History that Doesn’t Suck!
- Dani- Carrot time!
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Welcome to hot takes! Listen as Mariah & Dani discuss the lack of training when it comes to BCBAs and de-escalating.
Welcome to S2Ep13! Mariah and Dani discuss how to make coping skills mobile and give lots of examples. We also learn that Dani has no imagination (womp womp).
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
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Uno
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Pokemon Go
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Welcome to S2Ep12! Mariah & Dani discuss the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat and model what philosophical doubt looks like when consuming media.
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Welcome to S2Ep11! Listen as Dani and Mariah explain the different types of reinforcement schedules and desperately try to come up with examples. Seriously, does anyone have an IRL example of a variable interval schedule? Let us know!
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Welcome to hot takes! Dr. Kayla Crook is back to talk with Mariah about the pros and cons of reading physical vs ebooks. Take home point: reading is reading!
Welcome to S2Ep10! Mariah and Dani talk about dysregulation. What is it, what does it look, and what do we do about it?
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Toni & Ryan Podcast
- (Ghost) Tours
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Welcome to S2Ep9! Mariah & Dani talk with BCBA Emily Dzugan about her experience volunteering with the Global Autism Project. Listen as the trio discuss Emily’s experience, discuss cultural differences, and talk about all the great things Emily did while in Kenya.
If you want to learn more about Global Autism Project, check out their website or socials:
https://www.globalautismproject.org/
GAP Facebook
GAP Linked In
GAP Instagram
GAP Youtube
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Kasey Musgraves ‘Deeper Well’
- Chips Masala
- Baggu
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Surprise! Welcome to the first bonus episode of the year. Listen as Mariah & Dani chat about how their yearly goals are coming along so far.
Welcome to S2Ep8! Mariah & Dani talk about social significance and give examples that they’ve experienced in practice
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- 40oz Owala
- artisanal soap
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Welcome back to Hot Takes! In this episode, Mariah & Dani review and dissect a Reddit thread discussing "weird" reasons for behavior.
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Welcome to S2Ep7! Mariah & Dani talk about their pets and how they use ABA to parent them.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- DUKEandFOX
- Holiday Cacti plants
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Welcome to S2Ep6! Mariah & Dani talk about how we can bridge the gap between online and IRL (in real life) friendships.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Dune, Part 2
- Extraordinary
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Welcome to S2Ep5! Mariah & Dani talk about decision fatigue, what it is, and ways to avoid it.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Take yourself on a picnic
- Ink Joy Gel Pens
Articles mentioned:
- Is Decision Fatigue Real?
- 6 Solutions for Procrastination Caused by Decision Fatigue
- How the Neurodiverse Can Better Cope With Decision Fatigue
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Welcome back to hot takes! Mariah & Dani discuss toxic positivity, what it means, and how it's harmful to your emotional and behavioral health.
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Welcome back, Dr. Kayla Crook! Listen as Mariah and Kayla discuss her life as a professor, including her frustrations and favorite classes to teach.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Mariah- Nee-doh
- Kayla- Elf cosmetics
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Welcome to S2Ep3! Mariah and Dani talk about boundaries… again. Listen as they discuss tips, tricks, and specific boundary phrases for a variety of situations.
Links mentioned:
- Values Worksheet
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Case 63
- Lord of the Rings
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Welcome to 2023 Goals WRAPPED! Listen as Mariah and Dani discuss their goals from last year and plan ahead for 2024. To the surprise of no one, they also go on a tangent about "little treat culture".
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Welcome to Behind Behavior season 2! Inspired by Spotify wrapped, Mariah and Dani discuss some stats, inspiration, and thoughts from their first year on the pod.
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Welcome to episode 26! Mariah & Dani talk with Annie about her work as a fully remote telehealth BCBA. Listen as they discuss the pros, cons, and ethics of telehealth work.Bits & Bobs mentioned: Camping with an air mattress Aldi KindleWe love feedback! Connect with us on socials.Instagram: @behindbehaviorpodFacebook: Behind BehaviorEmail: contactbehindbehavior@gmail.com
Welcome to Hot Takes! Mariah & Dani discuss their opinions on gamifying behavior interventions.
Welcome to episode 25! Mariah & Dani talk about their favorite subject, personal finance! Listen for antecedent interventions for starting your personal finance journey.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Personal Finance Club (IG)
- Her First 100K (IG)
- Monarch Money
- Go Budget Girl (IG)
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Welcome to episode 24! Mariah & Dani talk about the importance of sleep and provide some tips & tricks for getting to sleep. Warning, your Alexa speaker might start playing ambient sounds near the end!
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Rakuten
- Credit card points & offers
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Welcome to episode 23! Mariah & Dani talk about behavior plans, common flaws, and ideas on how to improve them.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Flat back earrings
- Notion
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Welcome to Hot Takes! Mariah and Dani discuss why it's actually helpful to allow clients, kids, or anyone to lose at games.
Welcome to episode 22! Mariah & Dani discuss the most efficient ways to read a research article and how to apply it to real-world settings.
Read along with us!
Functional analysis and treatment of aggression exhibited by cats toward humans during petting
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Fourth Wing
- Shout Color Catchers
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Welcome to episode 21! Mariah & Dani give an update on their 2023 goals. Along with talking about what has and hasn’t worked, they give tips and tricks for keeping up with and adjusting your goals when life gets in the way.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Allbirds
- Macrame Hanging Plant Holders
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Welcome to Hot Takes! Mariah and Dani discuss the importance of value-based self-identifiers and the idea that you are more than just what you do.
Welcome to episode 20! Mariah & Dani give tips & tricks for building your network and share stories about how their networks have helped them. Stick around to find out if Dani actually got a LinkedIn account.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
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Welcome to episode 19! Mariah & Dani discuss red & green flags to look out for at ABA companies.
Bits & Bobs
- Extra wide office chair
- Little Universes by Heather Demetrios
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Kayla joins Mariah and Dani again to discuss ABA journals and possible alternatives.
Seven Dimensions Journal
https://www.wndpress.com/seven-dimensions
Kayla’s Info:
kayla.crook@gmail.com
Insta: kay_crook
Welcome to episode 18! Mariah & Dani talk with Shane Spiker about living with imposter syndrome and why white men are the worst.
Bits & Bobs
- Nodpod
- Weyward by Emilia Hart
- Author Tom Robbins
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Welcome to episode 17! Mariah & Dani talk about their experiences in interviews and give tips for anyone interviewing for a new job.
Bits & Bobs
- Upside App
- Libby App
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We're back with another hot take! Mariah & Dani discuss their opinions on kids swearing and the science behind this behavior.
Welcome to episode 16! Mariah and Dani give several tips and tricks for new BCBAs and anyone starting a new job.
Bits & Bobs
- Affirmation Song
- Send your friends a virtual hot beverage
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Welcome to episode 15! Mariah and Dani are joined by fellow BCBA, Marquita Winston! Marquita talks about her experience living in a group home for over 80 days during the Covid pandemic.
Bits & Bobs
- Dani - Bombas Compression Socks
- Maria - Transatlantic
- Marquita - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody", Olipop Soda, Poppi Soda
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Welcome to hot takes! Listen as Mariah & Dani discuss their hot takes on tipping culture in the US.
Welcome to episode fourteen and the second goals check-in! Dani & Mariah give updates on their yearly goals and discuss what’s worked and what hasn’t.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Book of the Month Subscription
- Oura Ring
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Look out for our upcoming Hot Takes! These will be shorter episodes all about our (potentially) controversial opinions.
Welcome to episode 13! Listen as Mariah and Dani explain the science behind why we like social media so much and learn why Mariah is such a troll.
Bits & Bobs:
- Yellowjackets
- Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors
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Welcome to episode 12! Listen as Mariah and Dani explain what contingencies are in behavioral terms and how they affect our lives. Don't let the technical talk intimidate you! Mariah and Dani break it down with real-world examples that anyone can relate to.
Bits & Bobs:
- Flush App
- Dani's Favorite Pomodoro Playlist
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Welcome to episode 11! In this episode, Mariah and Dani discuss the movie Turning Red. Listen as they talk about the various controversies and generalize the emotional regulation skills that this movie showcases.
Bits & Bobs
- Roots of Pacha
- Quip Want a free $5? Use my referral code: S4812XVD
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Welcome to episode 10! Dr. Kayla Crook is back and shares her experience working in a school district. Listen as the trio discusses ABA in schools, de-escalation strategies, and their thoughts on restraints in ABA.
Have more questions for Dr. Crook? You can contact her at kayla.crook25@gmail.com
Bits & Bobs
- Mariah's favorite Lo-Fi Playlist
- StoryGraph
- Duolingo
Read with us!
- Mariah's Goodreads
- Mariah's StoryGraph
- Dani's Goodreads
- Dani's StoryGraph
- Kayla's StoryGraph
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Welcome to episode 9! Dani and Mariah are joined by special guest, Dr. Kayla Crook! Dr. Crook talks about her experience in graduate school and what lead her to get a PhD. Listen for practical tips on getting a PhD and finding the right program for you. Have more questions for Dr. Crook? You can contact her at kayla.crook25@gmail.com
Bits & Bobs
- So Much (for) Stardust by Fall Out Boy
- Moleskine Journals
- Stamped & Finch Custom Handmade Jewelry (stampedandfinch.com)
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Welcome to episode eight! Dani & Mariah give updates on their yearly goals and discuss what’s worked and what hasn’t. Dani finally figured out how her microphone worked and Mariah created a Facebook page.
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
- Magnetic bookmarks https://a.co/d/16n8bB3
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Welcome to episode 7! Join Mariah and Dani as they discuss boundary strategies they use in their own life. You'll also learn about boundaries used by strippers, just for funsies.
Bits & Bobs:
Pack Up + Go https://www.packupgo.com/
BIDET BABY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG2DETM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Citation: Managing the Toll of Stripping: Boundary Setting among Exotic Dancers (Barton, 2007, Journal of Contemporary Ethnology)
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Welcome to Episode 6! This is the second part of our review of The Science of Wellbeing course on Coursera. Join Mariah and Dani as they discuss their happiness scores & strategies they use to live their best lives. Remember to check on your friends!
Bits & Bobs:
Owala water bottles
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas
Welcome to episode 5! Join Mariah and Dani and learn about the science of well-being and how to bring more happiness into our lives.
Class Link:
- The Science of Well-Being
Pre-tests:
- Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment Survey
- Authentic Happiness Inventory
- Character Strengths Survey
Bits & Bobs mentioned:
- Do your nails yourself!
- Huberman Lab Podcast
Welcome to episode 4! In this extra-long part two, Mariah and Dani analyze the second half of Too Hot To Handle season 4. Listen as they discuss the changes in player behaviors and process their feelings about the show overall. Plus suggestions for other reality shows if Too Hot To Handle isn't your thing!
Bits & Bob’s mentioned:
- Alone (Netflix)
- 90 Day Fiance (Discovery+)
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Welcome to episode three! Mariah and Dani have been binge-watching Too Hot To Handle and they have thoughts. Listen as they analyze player behavior and critique Lana’s behavior strategies. Throughout the podcast, they will mention 15 different behavior terms and strategies. Did you find any they missed?
Bits & Bob’s mentioned:
- The Circle (Netflix)
- Women At War (Netflix)
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Hello! Welcome to Behind Behavior. Let’s talk about behavior analysis & how we use it in every day life.
Welcome to episode two! Dani & Mariah discuss some of their 2023 goals and their mutual love for Indian food. They also discuss tips on tracking and sticking to your goals throughout the year. And they finally set up an Instagram! Check out the Linktree for episodes and Bits & Bobs links.
Bits & Bob’s mentioned:
- Bullet Journals
- Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family https://www.priyakrishna.me/indianish
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Welcome to episode one! Mariah and Dani introduce themselves and talk about how they got interested in behavior analysis in the first place. Although they didn’t meet until grad school, Mariah and Dani have become close friends and continue to talk about and research behavior science together. Learn about their backgrounds, interests, and their plan for this podcast in the future.Bits & Bob’s mentioned: Plant swag www.plantgoodvibes.com Squishy sensory toys https://www.fivebelow.com/categories/toys-and-games/fidget-sensory-toysWe love feedback! Contact us at: contactbehindbehavior@gmail.com