The EveryDay ABA Podcast

In this powerful episode of Everyday ABA, the hosts are joined by Maty, the Burnout Coach, for an honest and eye-opening conversation. Together, they unpack the psychology of burnout, diving deep into how societal expectations, perfectionism, and emotional labor contribute to chronic stress, disconnection, and loss of identity. Maty shares her personal journey through burnout and offers actionable strategies rooted in both behavior...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, the hosts explore the transition from high school to military enlistment through the lens of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Listeners will learn about the ASVAB, how to choose the right military branch, and the step-by-step process of enlisting. The episode offers actionable ABA strategies like goal setting, reinforcement, and behavior chains to help teens build habits and stay motivated. Designed...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, host Paola Ortiz (BCBA), along with RBTs Brittanny and Leslie, sit down with Armando Bernal, a neurodivergent BCBA for a candid conversation about the negativity, criticism, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Armando shares his personal journey with an autism diagnosis, the power of parental support, and how evolving perceptions of ABA have been shaped by social...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny break down how to use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help students transition successfully from high school to college. They share real-life strategies for parents, students, and educators to build independence, manage time, stay motivated, and avoid common pitfalls of college life. Learn how self-monitoring, reinforcement, and creating supportive environments can ma...

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, hosts Paola (BCBA) and Leslie (RBT) talk with special guest BCBA, Kassandra, author, and founder of The Guiding Circle. Kassandra shares how she helps parents of neurodivergent children shift from survival mode to thriving by embracing the radical idea that self-care is not optional. You’ll learn why focusing on the family system creates sustainable change, how to anchor emotional regulation in dail...

This week Paola (BCBA) along with Leslie and Brittanny (RBTs) unpack how prompts and prompt fading work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to build true independence at home, school, or work. We break down what prompts really are, why they matter, and how using the right prompting strategies can guide behavior toward success. You’ll hear real-life examples of how to apply ABA prompting and fading in daily routines, like morning che...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, host Paola Ortiz and co-hosts Leslie and Brittanny sit down with intuitive human design guide Lauren Oberly Pearlingi to explore how Human Design and behavior analysis can work together to help people understand themselves, break old patterns, and create meaningful change. They dive into what Human Design is, how it combines quantum physics, astrology, and ancient systems, and how it can be used alo...

This week, EveryDay ABA explores how TAGteach and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles transform skill development in sports, education, and beyond. Your three favorite hosts break down how Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAGteach) uses positive reinforcement and auditory markers to shape behavior, enhance performance, and promote generalization. Listeners will hear real-life examples from basketball coaching and other hig...

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Dr. David Moore joins BCBA Paola and RBT Leslie to bridge the gap between neuroscience, breathwork, and behavioral science. You’ll learn how heart-brain coherence and heart rate variability (HRV) can be tracked to measure stress and resilience, and why your emotions drive your health outcomes. Discover how intentional breathwork, like elliptical breathing, goes beyond basic box breathing to retrain ...

Summer is here—and with it comes a major shift in schedules, routines, and reinforcement patterns. In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny tackle common summer challenges. Whether you're a parent, BCBA, RBT, or both, you'll get practical strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis to maintain skills, reduce stress, and prepare kids for vacations and transitions.

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In this episode of Everyday ABA, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie take on the topic of procrastination, time management, and overwhelm at work using the lens of applied behavior analysis. From debunking the myth of multitasking to unpacking why we avoid important tasks like documentation, the team explores how ABA principles—like task analysis, stimulus control, response effort, and the Premack Principle—can help professionals build su...

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Paola (BCBA) and Brittanny (RBT) sit down with Dr. Kristyn Peterson, BCBA and OBM expert, to unpack psychological safety- what it really means, why it's often misunderstood, and how behavior analysts can use evidence-based strategies to promote it in the workplace. From Amy Edmondson’s foundational research to the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy Clark, this episode bridges behavioral sci...

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, your favorite behaviorists unpack one of the most common and exhausting parenting challenges: getting young kids to sleep, and keeping them asleep! Paola (BCBA), Leslie (RBT), and Brittanny (RBT) use a behavioral lens to break down Sleep Onset Association Disorder, cry-it-out/extinction methods, gentle sleep strategies, and bedtime behavior chains- all grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and...

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore one of adulthood’s most frustrating challenges: sleep-onset insomnia. Drawing from evidence-based strategies in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the episode examines how faulty reinforcement patterns, mismatched stimulus control, and poor sleep hygiene can disrupt healthy sleep routines. The hosts guide you through behavioral sleep training techniques, the ...

In this episode of Everyday ABA, we unpack how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to manage stress in everyday life—not just for clients, but for behavior analysts, educators, parents, and professionals.  Board Certified Behavior Analyst Paola, along with Registered Behavior Technician co-hosts Brittanny and Leslie, discuss the difference between Eustress and Distress, acute vs. chronic stress, and how stress functions in ...

This episode of Everyday ABA is for anyone who gives so much to others that their own self-care ends up last on the list. Let’s get real—self-care is not about candles or spa days. It’s about building daily habits that protect your energy and support your well-being.  Join Paola, Leslie, and Brittany as they break down how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) gives us the tools to redefine self-care, reduce burnout, and create a sustain...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, board-certified behavior analyst Paola dives into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can support mental health, from managing anxiety and postpartum depression to reshaping negative thinking patterns and building more reinforcing routines. Registered Behavior Technicians Brittanny and Leslie explain how evidence-based tools like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activati...

Managing money can feel overwhelming, but behavioral science offers practical tools to help. In this episode of Everyday ABA, your favorite hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be used to improve financial habits. From budgeting and saving to reducing impulsive spending, the episode highlights small, observable changes that can lead to long-term financial stability.

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In this episode of Everyday ABA, co-hosts Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie analyze Season 3 of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This engaging discussion explores how ABA strategies like positive reinforcement, role play, video modeling, and self-talk can support romantic development for autistic individuals. Listeners are guided through key moments from the series as the hosts discuss ...