Behavior Bitches

30 Years of Raising a Child with Autism with Liat's Mom: Melanie Sacks

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Liat brings on her mom, Melanie, for a raw convo about raising Liat’s brother who has autism and intellectual disabilities. They cover everything from public behavior incidents and Chuck E. Cheese trauma to marriage strain, group home fears, and the chaos of parenting before insurance-covered ABA and Facebook support groups even existed. Melanie opens up about the lifelong commitment and all the emotions that come with raising a child with ASD, and why he's been one of the greatest blessings of her life. This one will make you laugh, cry, call your mom, and maybe start filling out Medicaid waiver paperwork immediately. Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast [https://www.instagram.com/behaviorbitchespodcast/] Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/behaviorpodcast] Website: BehaviorBitches.com [https://behaviorbitches.com/] Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com [https://behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs • Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com [https://studynotesaba.com/] • CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com [https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/] • PairABA: PairABA.com [https://PairABA.com]

Lessons from a Disabled Mother with Jessica Slice

Author and disability advocate Jessica Slice joins us to talk about chronic illness, perfectionism, parenting with a disability, and why she refuses to let anyone else write her narrative. Jessica shares her journey becoming a wheelchair user and mother, and why becoming disabled made her a better parent, not an unfit one. We get into the legal reality that in 22 states a child can be removed from a home based solely on a parent's disability, the beautiful and unconventional way Jessica became a mom through foster care, and how letting go of perfectionism changed everything in her relationship, her parenting, and her sense of self-worth. You don’t want to miss this. Connect with Jessica: @jessicaslice [https://www.instagram.com/jessicaslice/] jessicaslice.com [http://jessicaslice.com/] jessicaslice.substack.com [http://jesiicaslice.substack.com/] Unfit Parent (Beacon Press, 2025) [https://bookshop.org/p/books/unfit-parent-a-disabled-mother-challenges-an-inaccessible-world-jessica-slice/2bce5616b0cb3830?ean=9780807013243&next=t] Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast [https://www.instagram.com/behaviorbitchespodcast/] Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/behaviorpodcast] Website: BehaviorBitches.com [https://behaviorbitches.com/] Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com [https://behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs • Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com [https://studynotesaba.com/] • CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com [https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/] • PairABA: PairABA.com [https://PairABA.com]

Is Sex Addiction A Real Thing? with Dr. Rob Weiss

Sex addiction is real, but most people don’t actually understand what it is. This week, Liat sits down with renowned therapist and author Dr. Rob Weiss (Seeking Integrity, Sex Addiction 101) to break down compulsive sexual behavior and why it’s now recognized as CSBD. They unpack the signs, the stigma, the role of shame, and what real intimacy actually looks like. Plus, why the conversation has changed from “this isn’t real” to “how can we help people with this issue.” Connect with Dr. Rob: Website [http://www.seekingintegrity.com/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi4ZhroJly6LmOrk6mr-Wdg] TikTok [https://www.instagram.com/seeking_integrity/] Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/seeking_integrity/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seeking_integrity/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sexaddictionspecialist/] Sex, Love and Addiction Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-love-and-addiction/id1376842008] Sex and Relationship Healing Podcast [https://sexandrelationshiphealing.com/blog/category/podcasts/] Behavior Concepts Covered: MO Antecedent Determinism CMO-S Connect with Behavior Bitches: • Instagram: @behaviorbitches [https://www.instagram.com/behaviorbitchespodcast/] • Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/behaviorpodcast] • Youtube: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@behaviorbitchespodcast] • Website: BehaviorBitches.com [https://behaviorbitches.com/] • Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or in the Apple Podcast App and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep, CEUs, or a BCBA Job? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam, are looking to earn CEUs, or want to find your perfect career match, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, CEUs, job matching and more. • Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com • CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com • PairABA: PairABA.co [http://pairaba.com/]

ChatGPT is Your BCBA Bestie with Mellanie Page

This week, Liat chats with Mellanie Page about ChatGPT, AI in ABA, and why your BCBA workflow might be way harder than it needs to be. From clinical work to business and marketing, Mellanie breaks down how AI is already changing the field of behavior analysis and how you can start using it to increase efficiency, improve programming, and expand your impact. They also get into the real questions: Is AI ethical in ABA? What should you not be using it for? And why are so many BCBAs still hesitant to get on board? If you’ve been feeling burnt out, stuck, or just curious about how to actually use ChatGPT in your day-to-day as a BCBA, this episode is your sign to start thinking bigger. Connect with Mellanie! Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinicalboss] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mellaniepage] Free Monthly CEUs & Innovative Conferences [https://theabacollective.myflodesk.com/obmpractitioner] Online Business for BCBAs [https://theabacollective.myflodesk.com/obmpractitioner] OBM Practitioner Program [https://theabacollective.myflodesk.com/obmpractitioner] How to Use ChatGPT in ABA Therapy CEU [https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/chatgpt-rec/] Behavior Concepts Covered: Shaping Reinforcement Punishment Tact Generalization Automatic Reinforcement Automaticity of Reinforcement Behavior Momentum Response Effort Pragmatism IOA Motivating Operations 7 Dimensions ABA Attitudes + Assumptions of Science Connect with Behavior Bitches: • Instagram: @behaviorbitches [https://www.instagram.com/behaviorbitchespodcast/] • Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/behaviorpodcast] • Youtube: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@behaviorbitchespodcast] • Website: BehaviorBitches.com [https://behaviorbitches.com/] • Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or in the Apple Podcast App and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep, CEUs, or a BCBA Job? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam, are looking to earn CEUs, or want to find your perfect career match, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, CEUs, job matching and more. • Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com • CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com • PairABA: PairABA.co [http://pairaba.com/]

He Lost $100 Million & Built it Back with David Meltzer

David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of the sports agency that inspired Jerry Maguire. This week he joins Liat to talk about what happens when you lose $100 million and build it back. He shares the wake-up call that changed everything, the success mindset that helped him rebuild, and why gratitude, giving value, and helping others might be the real formula for happiness. Plus: Rock bottom moments, raising kids who aren’t assholes, and the behaviors that actually lead to success. Connect with David: WEBSITE - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2w4dEh5akFnczdEUDV4blE1dUdZUTg4cFE1d3xBQ3Jtc0ttNHZBTWlMNmh3OFloSTJka2V2NFBNbmZKaml3N2J6WnNUOGJJTlNKOTlJRTJDLTNTdE9UT1ZpREZxdTl2MVJBRUFXbVNLQlp4Y2NteVRCNHloNkY0OEFvWG5SdE9ndm1YZ1AwSFFyY3J0dGc3Z0c3bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2L052wW&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://dmeltzer.com/ [https://dmeltzer.com/] INSTAGRAM - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9KRjdSM0w0S1g1bDlHLXc0eWJqdFZWZEJOUXxBQ3Jtc0ttYnFfZDZ4SUtZSHJLRjdPSVRMUm5DWVprNGlCbEx3SlNJdkw2RmNlVGg4dWhSRVFjTHI1ZDFRQXVUbHNVaGFVQUNqcnVRMkpvX3lIc2R1NzNoZkpuT3dnTnNQSTJvVzZQLXlidnFIVzRtVTVtcmFSaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2LfIRly&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/ [https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/] TWITTER - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUdhQjhlRVVuYkUtc21SeURqanRxR1RaUGw3d3xBQ3Jtc0tuZnBhR0R6T1plNGh6cDVCWTlRdGpZM3lWbjVkSjJ1bUczUFJBNFc2aDl0c29ydUVja29KdjBwdUR4Z25Ba2g4Tk1rX1pDWWZ2QjYwdHZrcmdfOWdzMjROMTFaeWpDUGpFOVB4YXNVaUl5WElrMTJGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2KZWo1b&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://x.com/davidmeltzer [https://x.com/davidmeltzer] FACEBOOK - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJXenNXR09PSS1mT09Ba21wcEM1NEFRT0pEQXxBQ3Jtc0tucEtVdlVZWmp0WjZuOEVJaVo4QXlqX2Z2Y2k2STRsU2s2TGZ4dXlLLTdIOUZfTWFGS0ZZM1BsZXRyRHB2a1BtYkhIR04yVjFidjlBYlIyaUx3TnhzNGhfLXNSVkZxbDRrUTVSVnItOFB3aW40NTVESQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2JthVKm&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/ [https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/] LINKEDIN - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGlzazVHaGJMZDlHQUF3bFRqVnF2RzBwVGFEUXxBQ3Jtc0tra0pLdGgwbmtWUFZwQjdTb2E5bzc4YlJCeExESEw1aU8tQzZ1NEtDU2U4NkV6c0tmbGozMmt2UXZSd29OUUV1UEZranFRZkxBSS1TTHFVWXVaWXR3YWlwNzNtSXZJQ2NqejJ0MkhRMjNya281YkEzcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2uuTHdO&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2] YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZEYmVNczJZMG1wS3VielNhVEdNQTc4VmlXd3xBQ3Jtc0tteS0zQUFQcHpUWnp2NDlDQmxWaXQ4LUFvek9SMXNkS3FGeENCTWZEWWg3QmZPZmhqd0RJd18xaXEzOFFtMndOUEVxdVdCcXJsM0JIZ3VLZ1Z2dWFUQ244QkFndE40YUJ3aDZmSGh2dG9TS1FVVTVmWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2Lqr8oB&v=yT98z1iTHnUhttps://bit.ly/2Lqr8oB [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZEYmVNczJZMG1wS3VielNhVEdNQTc4VmlXd3xBQ3Jtc0tteS0zQUFQcHpUWnp2NDlDQmxWaXQ4LUFvek9SMXNkS3FGeENCTWZEWWg3QmZPZmhqd0RJd18xaXEzOFFtMndOUEVxdVdCcXJsM0JIZ3VLZ1Z2dWFUQ244QkFndE40YUJ3aDZmSGh2dG9TS1FVVTVmWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2Lqr8oB&v=yT98z1iTHnU] Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast [https://www.instagram.com/behaviorbitchespodcast/] Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/behaviorpodcast] Website: BehaviorBitches.com [https://behaviorbitches.com/] Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com [https://behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com] Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs • Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com [https://studynotesaba.com/] • CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com [https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/] • PairABA: PairABA.com [https://PairABA.com]