Behind the ABA Talk Podcast

Behind the ABA Talk Ep. 8 - Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: What Behavior Analysts Need to Know with Dr. Hanna Rue

In this episode, we dive into the world of pediatric anxiety with Dr. Hanna Rue. As a clinical psychologist, behavior analyst and leader in the field of ABA, Dr. Rue shares her take on how behavior analysts, clinicians, educators, and parents can transform the lives of children grappling with anxiety. This conversation is packed with valuable tools and perspectives to help you support your favorite young people along their journey toward emotional resilience.  Links to Hanna's On-Demand CEU events: Pediatric Anxiety: What Every Behavior Analyst Should Know [https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/courses/aba-mental-health-part-2-interventions-for-students-with-emotional-behavioral] Enhancing Supervisory Skills: A Supervision Panel for BCBAs [https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/courses/january-event] Connect with Hanna via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-rue-29822a160/] Follow, Connect, Reach Out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/] www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting] https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting [https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting] https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/ [https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/]

Behind the ABA Talk Ep. 7 - Efficiency Meets Ethics: How BCBA's Can Responsibly Leverage AI Tools with Guest Jennifer Magnuson

Join Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Jennifer Magnuson, BCBA, shares her journey in ABA and provides practical insights on how behavior analysts can responsibly integrate emerging technologies into their practice.  With over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, Jennifer has spent the last two years intentionally designing programs that support young adults transitioning out of high school and into adulthood. Her approach focuses on partnership, goal achievement, and creating a higher quality of life, while also building inclusive networks and communities where people with autism can contribute and thrive. Register now for Jennifer Magnuson's CE event: Efficiency Meets Ethics: How BCBAs Can Responsibly Leverage AI Tools onApril 3, 12-1:30 PM EST. This event will also be available for on-demand CEUs.  Register at https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/LiveEvents [https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/LiveEvents]  Connect with Jennifer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-magnuson-5529a6176/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-magnuson-5529a6176/] https://www.runthegamut.org [https://www.runthegamut.org/] Follow, Connect, Reach Out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/] www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting] https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting [https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting] https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/ [https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/]

Behind the ABA Talk Ep. 6 - Performance Management in Practice: Building and Sustaining Motivation with Dr. Jennifer Ruane

Join host Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Ruane shares her journey from counseling to organizational behavior management in clinical settings and discusses the importance of creating a supportive work environment that emphasizes connection and collaboration.  Listen now and mark your calendar for Dr. Ruane's CE event: Performance Management in Practice: Building and Sustaining Motivation, on March 6, 12-1:30 PM EST. This event will also be available on-demand.  Register at https://www.lsgurdinconsulting.com/ [https://www.lsgurdinconsulting.com/] or https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/LiveEvents [https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/LiveEvents]  Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-r-9a327434/] www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting] https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting [https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting] https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/ [https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/]

Behind the ABA Talk Ep.5 - Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Multiple Diagnoses with Dr. Rebecca Markovits

Join host Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Markovits shares her journey in behavior analysis and discusses the importance of a supportive work environment in order to effectively address the complex needs of individuals with multiple diagnoses. Dr. Markovits also offers advice for building and maintaining resilience and connection while doing this incredible work.  Listen now and mark your calendar for Dr. Markovits' CE event: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Multiple Diagnoses on February 6, 12-1:30 PM EST. As with all LSGurdin CE events, this presentation will be offered live and on-demand for BCBA CEUs. Click HERE [https://behaviorlive.com/organizations/lsgurdin/events/meeting-the-needs-of-individuals-with-multiple-diagnoses] to register. Follow us: www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting] https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting [https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting] https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/ [https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/]

Special Series Ep. 7 - The Professional Journeys of Janet Lund & Lisa Gurdin

Welcome to a special edition of Behind the ABA Talk podcast. In this series, host Lisa Gurdin and BehaviorLive co-founder and WIBA executive director, Janet Lund, have heart-to-heart conversations with ABA experts, thought leaders, and change-makers who are speaking at the WIBA's Women Behaving Boldly Conference [https://www.thewiba.com/events-1/women-behaving-boldly-wibas-winter-virtual-conference]. On January 15 and 16 (2026), this virtual live and on-demand conference will feature women in behavior analysis who are expanding the field of ABA with passion, innovation, and intentionality.  In this podcast episode, Janet and Lisa share their professional journeys, the lessons they learned along the way, and what motivates their efforts to build communication and connection in the field of behavior analysis. Listen now and mark your calendar for the inspiring WIBA's Women Behaving Boldly Conference [https://www.thewiba.com/events-1/women-behaving-boldly-wibas-winter-virtual-conference].  Podcast & Episode Links: https://www.lsgurdinconsulting.com/podcast [https://www.lsgurdinconsulting.com/podcast] WIBA's Women Behaving Boldly Conference [https://www.thewiba.com/events-1/women-behaving-boldly-wibas-winter-virtual-conference] Janet Lund's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-lund-a0a72614/] Follow us: www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lsgurdinconsulting] https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting [https://www.tiktok.com/@lsgurdin_consulting] https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/ [https://www.instagram.com/lsgurdinconsulting/]