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EveryDay ABA is a podcast that demystifies applied behavior analysis (ABA) showing how it’s scientific principles can be applied to improve your every day life. Hosted by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and two former Registered Behavior Technicians, they explore how to navigate relationships, work, family life, and more through the lens of behavior science. Join them weekly for practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful discussions that make ABA accessible and relatable to everyone.

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  • S2 · E91
    Tuesday · 56 min

    7 Simple Questions to Build Mental Strength

    In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola discuss, “What does it actually mean to be mentally strong?” The hosts explore seven simple questions that anyone can use to build mental strength and a growth mindset in children and adults. They discuss how intentional questions can encourage self-awareness, positive self-talk, problem-solving, gratitude, empathy, curiosity, emotional regulation, and a willingness to try new things. From an ABA perspective, the episode highlights how everyday behaviors, conversations, and environmental cues can shape resilience over time. Rather than treating mental toughness as something people either have or do not have, the hosts explore how resilience can be practiced, modeled, reinforced, and strengthened through small behaviors that happen every day. Whether listeners are parents looking for practical parenting strategies, educators supporting social-emotional learning, or ABA professionals interested in applying behavior science to everyday life, this episode offers simple questions and actionable strategies that can help build stronger thinking, healthier coping skills, and a lasting growth mindset. Tune in to discover how a few intentional questions can turn ordinary conversations into opportunities to build mental strength, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Keywords: BCBA, ABA, RBT, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Strength, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Mental Toughness, Emotional Regulation, Positive Self-Talk, Self-Awareness, Behavior Science 🦷 Tooth Keepsake box 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support the Podcast! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you. EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and staff turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E90
    September 22 · 1 hr 4 min

    Stop Chasing the Algorithm: How to Build a Website That Works for You

    What if your website could bring in clients while you sleep? In this episode, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie sit down with SEO specialist Morgane to reveal how service-based businesses can use SEO, clear website copy, and content repurposing to get found on Google and turn visitors into clients. Morgane breaks down her simple 4 W’s framework, explains why social media alone is not a sustainable marketing strategy, and shares how one piece of content can keep working across blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and social media. For consultants, clinicians, coaches, and service-based business owners ready to build visibility without the burnout, this episode offers a smarter way to make marketing work harder and last longer. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩‍🏫 Guest Expert: Morgane helps service businesses and practice owners like you get found on Google and get more clients by turning your website into a steady and reliable source of qualified clients through SEO, clear messaging, and content strategies that keep working long after you've hit "publish". https://morganeconsulting.com/ FREE Audit Checklist Keywords: SEO, search engine optimization, website strategy, service-based business, Google visibility, content marketing, website copywriting, content repurposing, client acquisition, social media marketing, ABA, BCBA, RBT, entrepreneur EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E89
    September 15 · 1 hr 1 min

    Outgrowing Your Job: Burnout, Behavior Change, and Reinventing Yourself

    What happens when the job that once defined success no longer fits the person you are becoming? Using behavior science to understand real life, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie examine how environmental variables, reinforcement, habits, and small behavior changes can influence major life decisions. Paola explores career transition, burnout, identity shifts, behavior change, motivation, and self-determination. They unpack the difference between burnout, discomfort, and an identity mismatch while exploring how podcasting, teaching, parenting, and personal growth became signals that something needed to change. This honest conversation connects ABA, behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, leadership, career development, and everyday behavior to the process of reinventing yourself. For anyone questioning their current job, career, navigating burnout, considering entrepreneurship, or feeling stuck in a role that looks good on paper but no longer feels right, this episode offers a relatable reminder: changing your environment can change your behavior, and changing your behavior can change your future. ☕ Support the Podcast 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), RBT, behavior science, career transition, burnout, behavior change, identity shift, motivation, organizational behavior management, entrepreneurship.

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  • S2 · E88
    September 8 · 1 hr 8 min

    How to Know If You Really Want to Own Your Own Business

    Thinking about starting a business? Before you quit your job or chase the dream of entrepreneurship, there are a few conversations you need to have first. In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Paola is joined by co-hosts Brittany and Leslie, along with special guests April and Stephen from the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a successful business. The group unpacks what it really takes to launch and sustain an ABA business, from developing a clear vision and strong company values to navigating partnerships, leadership challenges, communication, and decision making. You'll also hear why many aspiring business owners struggle with perfectionism, avoidance, burnout, and the misconception that owning a business automatically creates more freedom. If you've ever wondered whether you truly want to own a business or you're simply looking for greater flexibility, purpose, and impact, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and help you make a more informed decision. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩‍🏫 Guest Experts: Stephen and April Smith are the co-founders of 3 Pie Squared LLC and co-hosts of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, where they help ABA providers build ethical, sustainable, and scalable organizations. Stephen brings over a decade of operations experience, including leadership in a seven-figure ABA practice, with expertise in compliance, systems, and process improvement. April is a BCaBA and ABA business consultant who specializes in helping organizations create strong foundations for growth and long-term success. Together, they combine real-world ABA experience, operational strategy, and behavior science to support leaders in building businesses that thrive without compromising quality of care. Join Business Leaders Support Group Read Stephen’s Book: The ABA Business Leader's Free 45-minute Consultation Keywords: business ownership, starting a company, BCBA, entrepreneurship, private practice, career growth, ABA leadership, organizational behavior management (OBM), ABA practice management, scaling an ABA business, ethical ABA business growth.

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  • S2 · E87
    September 1 · 1 hr 7 min

    Great Leaders Talk Before There's Anything to Fix

    Not every workplace problem starts with bad employees. Sometimes it starts with leaders avoiding the conversations that matter most. In this episode, the hosts unpack a real workplace scenario that reveals how poor communication, delayed feedback, and leadership avoidance can quietly damage trust, morale, and employee performance. Through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), they explore why conversations are often postponed, how silence becomes reinforced within organizations, and what leaders can do to create a culture built on feedback, accountability, and psychological safety. The discussion goes beyond communication strategies to examine why talented employees become disengaged, how workplace environments shape behavior, and why effective leadership requires coaching before problems escalate. They also tackle the concept of "acting your wage," setting healthy professional boundaries, and knowing when to influence change versus when to step back. Blending behavior science with relatable workplace stories and candid conversations, this episode delivers practical leadership strategies that managers, supervisors, HR professionals, behavior analysts, and aspiring leaders can apply immediately. Whether leading a team, navigating workplace conflict, or building a stronger organizational culture, listeners will gain actionable insights to improve communication, strengthen leadership skills, and create environments where people and organizations thrive. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), RBT, ABA, crucial conversations, difficult conversations, organizational behavior management (OBM), employee engagement, performance feedback, psychological safety, organizational culture, management, leadership.

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  • S2 · E86
    August 25 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Growth Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    This week, Dr. Radika Achari joins Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie to share how developing a growth mindset can transform leadership, strengthen workplace culture, and create lasting personal and professional success. Drawing from her experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and her doctorate in organizational leadership, Radika reveals how the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help individuals and organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Achari shares her journey from clinician to organizational leader, offering an honest look at balancing motherhood, higher education, and a demanding career while embracing continuous growth. Listeners will discover why the most successful leaders view mistakes as opportunities to learn, how psychological safety fuels innovation, and why self-awareness is one of the most powerful leadership skills anyone can develop. She also explains how defining a clear purpose can guide decision making, increase resilience, and help professionals navigate challenges such as artificial intelligence, organizational change, and evolving workplace expectations. This episode is ideal for behavior analysts, BCBAs, educators, psychologists, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone interested in leadership development, organizational behavior management (OBM), workplace culture, professional development, and Applied Behavior Analysis. If you want to become a stronger leader, build high-performing teams, and develop the mindset needed to succeed in an ever-changing world, this conversation offers practical strategies backed by behavioral science that can be applied immediately. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩‍🏫 Guest Expert: Radika Achari EdD, BCBA., is the founder of Analyze & Act, a coaching practice based in Houston, Texas. She created Bridge to College Independence™, a clinically grounded program that helps parents of neurodivergent teens build real independence across academics, social navigation, daily living, and emotional regulation before their teen leaves for college. Follow on Instagram FREE College Readiness Checklist for Neurodivergent Teens Book a FREE 15-minute Consult Keywords: Growth mindset, leadership development, psychological safety, organizational behavior management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), BCBA, RBT.

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  • S2 · E85
    August 18 · 50 min

    The 5 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People

    Discover why emotional intelligence is one of the strongest predictors of success in leadership, relationships, and career growth. In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Paola, and Leslie break down the five core competencies of emotional intelligence and reveal how anyone can develop them through practical, evidence based strategies. Listeners will learn how emotionally intelligent people navigate difficult conversations, build trust, improve communication, and strengthen personal and professional relationships. Backed by behavioral science, real life examples, and actionable tips, this episode shows how small changes in awareness and behavior can create lasting impact. Anyone looking to become a stronger leader, communicator, parent, or teammate will discover practical tools to build emotional intelligence and create more meaningful connections every day. Keywords: BCBA, ABA, RBT, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence at Work, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Self Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Behavioral Science, Professional Growth Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you. FREE 2 Months of Audible ❄️ Buy Brittanny’s Fan #ad 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and staff turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E84
    August 12 · 52 min

    How to Stop Hustling and Start Attracting Clients

    What if the secret to growing your business isn't working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, Paola and Brittanny sit down with CPA, entrepreneur, and Success Your Way founder Nancy Bennett to explore why the hustle mentality often keeps entrepreneurs stuck and what it really takes to start attracting clients with intention, confidence, and clarity. Nancy shares her powerful four-step framework for creating success by setting a clear intention, managing your mindset, taking consistent baby steps, and releasing the need to control every outcome. Together, they discuss the psychology behind entrepreneurship, why fear of failure holds so many business owners back, and how shifting your energy and perspective can create more opportunities without leading to burnout. Whether you're launching a business, trying to attract more clients, or looking for a more sustainable approach to business growth, this episode delivers practical strategies and mindset shifts you can start using today. Tune in to discover how to stop chasing success, overcome self-doubt, and build a business that grows through intentional action, authentic relationships, and aligned decision making. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩‍🏫 Guest Expert: Nancy Benet is a CPA, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Fix-It Accounting, a Florida-based accounting and fractional CFO firm helping business owners scale with smarter financial strategies. Join on Facebook Follow on LinkedIn EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: ABA, BCBA, RBT, entrepreneur mindset, attracting clients, business growth, small business success, entrepreneurship, business mindset, how to get more clients, stop hustling, mindset for entrepreneurs, business strategy

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  • S2 · E83
    August 4 · 52 min

    Mid-Year Reset: Get Back on Track With Your Goals

    2026 is half over, so how are those resolutions really going? In this honest and relatable Q2 check-in, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola revisit the goals they set at the beginning of the year and share what has worked, what has not, and what they are doing to get back on track. Through the lens of behavior analysis, they explore why motivation fades, how habits are built, and why sustainable change depends more on systems than willpower. The conversation dives into the psychology of identity, accountability, burnout, and self-sabotage while offering practical strategies for making meaningful progress, even when life gets busy. The hosts openly discuss their personal wins, setbacks, and lessons learned, giving listeners a realistic look at what long-term behavior change actually looks like. Whether the goal is improving health, advancing a career, or building better habits, this episode provides actionable tools that can help turn intentions into lasting results. This midyear reset is the perfect opportunity to reflect, refocus, and finish the year stronger than it started. Tune in for an authentic conversation filled with practical advice, behavioral science, and the reminder that progress is not about perfection. It is about consistently taking the next best step. 🛍️ Buy the Table in a Bag! 🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront * Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 💲 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com Keywords: ABA, BCBA, RBT, goal setting, behavior change, habit formation, motivation, accountability, self improvement, behavior analysis, personal growth, productivity. EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E82
    July 28 · 56 min

    Beyond Individual Interventions: Building Systems That Actually Support Children

    This week, join BCBA Paola as she sits down with BCBAs Katrina Osmeyer and Brittany Mitchelson to explore a powerful question: What if the biggest barrier to better outcomes for children isn't a lack of services, but the systems designed to support them? Together they unpack how Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Response to Intervention (RTI) can transform schools, behavioral health programs, and community organizations from the inside out. Listeners will discover how effective tiered support systems reduce burnout, improve collaboration, lower costs, and create sustainable change across entire organizations. Katrina and Brittany share their journey from traditional ABA practice to systems-level leadership, revealing practical strategies for building frameworks that bring schools, families, and service providers together around measurable outcomes. They discuss the key components of successful MTSS implementation, common red flags that signal ineffective or compliance-driven systems, and the green flags that indicate meaningful, lasting impact. This episode is essential listening for BCBAs, educators, school psychologists, administrators, and mental health professionals who want to move beyond individual interventions and create lasting systemic change. Whether you're looking to improve student outcomes, strengthen behavioral support systems, or expand your impact as a behavior analyst, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap for transforming the way support is delivered. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩‍🏫 Guest Experts: Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, a BCBA and licensed psychologist, is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Individual while Dr. Brittany Mitchelson, a BCBA-D, is the Director of Operations at Beyond the Individual where they focus on helping build effective treatments and systems of support for individuals with complex behavioral concerns.

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  • S2 · E81
    July 21 · 58 min

    How to get promoted at work

    Why do some employees consistently earn promotions while others get overlooked, even when they work just as hard? In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola reveal the workplace behaviors that truly influence career advancement. Through the lens of behavior analysis, they break down what separates employees from potential leaders and explain why promotions are driven by more than experience or technical expertise. Listeners will discover the observable behaviors that help employees stand out. The hosts also explore the behaviors that quietly derail career progression. Whether someone is preparing for their first leadership role, looking to increase their influence at work, or wondering if they have outgrown their current organization, this episode provides practical, evidence-based strategies for professional development and long-term career success. Tune in to learn how small, observable workplace behaviors shape reputation, influence promotion decisions, and create opportunities for advancement with confidence. Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis, RBT, ABA, How to Get Promoted at Work, Career Advancement, Leadership Development, OBM 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E80
    July 14 · 51 min

    Traveling with Children: The Behavior Science Secrets to Stress-Free Family Vacations

    This week, Paola and Leslie sit down with BCBA Carolyn Newtson Lukas to explore how behavior science, proactive planning, and a positive mindset can transform family travel, especially for children with autism and other neurodivergent needs. Drawing from her experiences traveling internationally with her two autistic sons, Carolyn shares practical strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) that help families prepare for success before they ever leave home. Listeners will learn how motivational assessments, visual supports, reinforcement systems, antecedent interventions, and shared decision making can reduce challenging behavior, increase independence, and create more meaningful travel experiences. She also discusses how parents can build resilience, navigate unexpected disruptions like missed flights, and maintain emotional regulation during stressful situations. The conversation highlights the power of systems, environmental design, and proactive planning to create successful outcomes. It also demonstrates how the same behavioral principles used to improve organizational performance can help families build structure, flexibility, and lasting memories. Whether you are planning your first family vacation, a behavior analyst looking for real-world applications of ABA, or a leader interested in how behavior systems drive success, this episode offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help turn travel challenges into opportunities for growth, confidence, and connection. Tune in to discover how intentional preparation and behavior science can help your family thrive while traveling. 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com Carolyn is a BCBA with over 20 years of experience in the ABA field primarily with in-home ABA services. She holds a master’s in psychology from Pepperdine University and earned her BCBA certification in 2019. She is currently in her final year of doctoral studies at Capella University, where she is pursuing her PsyD, expected completion in 2027. Carolyn is also a mother of two children on the autism spectrum and enjoys a travel-rich family life, exploring the world with her husband, who works in global hospitality. Follow her on Instagram Follow her on TikTok To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), BCBA, autism travel tips, traveling with autistic children, neurodivergent family travel, behavior science, Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), family vacation planning, autism parenting, positive behavior support, reducing challenging behavior during travel.

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  • S2 · E79
    July 7 · 54 min

    Building the Dream Team: Why Similar Teams Fail and Diverse Teams Win

    In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Brittanny, Leslie, and Paola explore how leaders can build resilient, high-impact teams by combining complementary personalities, clear roles, and evidence-based team development strategies. Drawing from their real-world leadership experience and even reality TV casts like RHORI, the hosts break down how different personality types can either accelerate performance or create friction when not intentionally aligned. They explain why successful teams thrive when reliability, accountability, organization, and responsibility are intentionally distributed across diverse roles rather than concentrated in similar thinkers. The conversation revisits the Tuckman Model from last week’s episode and how understanding these stages helps leaders anticipate conflict instead of avoiding it. The hosts emphasize that the storming phase is not a setback, but a necessary step toward cohesion when properly managed. Together, they highlight why hiring for complementary strengths leads to more innovative and adaptable teams. 📇Connect with Leslie on Instagram 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com Keywords: ABA, OBM, BCBA, team building, high performing teams, Tuckman model stages, forming storming norming performing, leadership, team dynamics, hiring for team fit EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces

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  • S2 · E78
    June 30 · 58 min

    The 5 Stages of Team Development Every Leader Needs to Know

    Why do some teams work seamlessly together while others become trapped in conflict, miscommunication, and frustration? In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Paola introduces Brittanny and Leslie to Bruce Tuckman's stages of team development: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. Together, they explore why the challenges teams face are often signs of growth rather than indicators of failure. From workplace to friendshipS, the hosts examine how group dynamics evolve over time and why the storming phase is one of the strongest predictors of long-term success. Listeners will learn how role confusion, communication breakdowns, passive-aggressive behavior, and power struggles fit into the natural process of team development, as well as what leaders can do to help teams move forward instead of getting stuck. Whether you're a manager, educator, or simply someone who works closely with others, this episode provides practical insights into leadership, conflict resolution, psychological safety, and building high-performing teams. If you've ever wondered why conflict seems inevitable or how to use it as a catalyst for stronger, more cohesive teams, this conversation offers a new perspective on teamwork and collaboration. The strongest teams are not the ones that avoid conflict. They are the ones that learn how to grow through it. 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis, RBT, ABA, Team development, team building, leadership skills, conflict resolution, workplace communication, team dynamics, psychological safety, high-performing teams, organizational behavior management, OBM, Tuckman's stages of team development.

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  • S2 · E77
    June 23 · 50 min

    The Hidden Reason High-Achieving Women Are Exhausted

    On this episode, Paola and Brittany sit down with nutritionist Lesya Holzapfel to explore a question many high-achieving women never ask: What if your exhaustion, irritability, poor sleep, and difficulty maintaining healthy habits aren't a motivation problem at all, but the result of hormonal burnout? Through a behavior science lens, they examine how chronic stress, disrupted sleep, fluctuating hormones, and elevated cortisol can alter mood, decision-making, energy levels, and even the ability to follow through on the behaviors we know are good for us. Lesya breaks down the science behind hormone imbalance, cortisol dysregulation, perimenopause, and burnout while explaining why so many women find themselves trapped in cycles of fatigue, emotional reactivity, weight gain, and overwhelm despite their best efforts. Together, they discuss how environmental factors, biological variables, and daily routines interact to shape behavior and overall well-being. Listeners will learn practical, evidence-informed strategies including optimizing sunlight exposure, adjusting caffeine timing, improving sleep hygiene, using nutrition to support hormone regulation, and creating sustainable lifestyle systems that work with the body instead of against it. Whether you're a working professional, entrepreneur, caregiver, or mom who feels like you're constantly running on empty, this episode offers a powerful framework for understanding the connection between hormones and behavior while providing actionable steps to restore energy, improve self-management, and build a healthier, more resilient life. 🛒 Buy Magnesium 👓 Buy Blue Light Glasses 💡 Buy Happy Light (Amazon affiliate links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you) Guest Expert: Lesya is a nutritionist who helps high achieving women reverse burnout, hormonal disruption, and stress related symptoms by addressing the physiological root causes. Her work focuses on helping women restore their energy, metabolism, and hormonal balance when their body has stopped responding to traditional advice. Get Lesya’s Free Recovery Guide Work with Lesya Follow on IG @LesyaHolzapfel 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com

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  • June 16 · 47 min

    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Lessons for Leaders

    What if a simple 1% error rate is quietly costing your organization thousands of dollars each year? In this episode of Everyday ABA, Paola and Brittanny explore how Lean Six Sigma can help leaders, behavior analysts, healthcare professionals, educators, and business owners reduce errors, improve efficiency, and strengthen accountability. As Brittanny works through her Yellow Belt certification, she shares practical lessons on identifying process breakdowns, eliminating waste, and building systems that consistently deliver better results. Discover how Lean Six Sigma tools can be applied beyond manufacturing to behavioral health, compliance, leadership, education, and everyday workplace operations. Learn why small process failures often have the biggest impact on performance and how continuous improvement can transform team productivity, customer outcomes, and organizational success. If you're interested in leadership development, organizational behavior management (OBM), process improvement, quality management, workplace efficiency, or performance management, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can start using immediately. Listen to Part 1 Lean Six Sigma White Belt for Behaviorists Listen to Paola on Mom is My Emergency Podcast 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA Keywords: BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, ABA, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Organizational Behavior Management, OBM, Workplace Efficiency, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Team Performance, Productivity Improvement.

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  • S2 · E75
    June 9 · 50 min

    Atomic Habits: The Psychology of Small Changes That Transform Your Life

    This week Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie continue part 2 of their Atomic Habits series, breaking down James Clear’s book Atomic Habits and why lasting change has less to do with motivation and more to do with the systems people build every day. Through the lens of ABA and behavior science, they unpack the four laws of behavior change—make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying—and reveal how tiny, consistent habits can quietly reshape health, relationships, productivity, and identity over time. From habit stacking and visual cues to minimizing response effort and tracking meaningful progress, the hosts share practical, real-life examples that make behavior change feel achievable instead of overwhelming. This episode delivers science-backed strategies with the perfect mix of insight, relatable stories, and laugh-out-loud moments that make learning about behavior change genuinely fun to listen to. If you missed part 1, listen to last week’s episode here: (Atomic Habits Part 1) 📖 Buy The Book: ATOMIC HABITS 🗒️ Follow along with the Workbook ⏯️ Listen for free on Audible 📓 Buy the Habit Notebook on Amazon 🛒 Buy the Supportive Sports Bra on Amazon 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E74
    June 2 · 50 min

    Atomic Habits Explained Through ABA: Why Systems Beat Motivation Every Time

    This week, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie break down the life changing principles from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and explore why real behavior change has less to do with motivation and more to do with systems, environment, and tiny daily habits. Using relatable examples, the hosts connect the science of habit formation to practical everyday life through the lens of ABA and behavioral psychology. Listeners will learn how habits are built through cues, cravings, responses, and rewards, why response effort matters, how immediate reinforcement shapes long term success, and how changing your environment can make healthy behaviors easier and more automatic. Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie also dive into the powerful role of identity in behavior change, exploring how the stories we tell ourselves directly influence the habits we maintain. Whether you are a behavior analyst, parent, educator, leader, or someone trying to improve routines, productivity, self discipline, or mental wellness, this episode delivers practical strategies rooted in behavior science that make lasting change feel achievable. If you are interested in self improvement, ABA principles, habit stacking, behavioral systems, productivity, and creating sustainable routines that actually stick, this EveryDay ABA episode will give you actionable tools to start making small changes that lead to major life transformation. 📖 Buy The Book: ATOMIC HABITS 🗒️ Follow along with the Workbook ⏯️ No time to read? Listen for free on Audible 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E73
    May 26 · 53 min

    Why Are You So Hard on Yourself? How Self Compassion Can Improve Your Mental Health

    This week, Paola & Brittanny dive into the powerful connection between self compassion, mental health, and behavior change through an honest conversation about perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, and the way we speak to ourselves every day. Using an ABA lens and insights from Kelly Grimes’ book The Art of Self-Nurturing, they explore how chronic negative self talk, people pleasing, and self criticism can reinforce stress and emotional exhaustion rather than growth. Through relatable personal stories, they break down how small shifts in internal dialogue can improve emotional resilience, confidence, relationships, and overall well being. Listeners will walk away with practical self care strategies, mindfulness tools, and actionable ways to reframe harmful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier habits rooted in kindness instead of shame. Whether you are struggling with burnout, high functioning anxiety, perfectionist tendencies, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode offers an empowering conversation on self nurturing, emotional wellness, and learning how to treat yourself with the same compassion you give everyone else. Tune in for an honest discussion on self worth, stress management, mental health, and the behavior science behind creating a healthier relationship with yourself. Buy the Book! The Art of Self-Nurturing Buy the Picnic Table- Table in a Bag! 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 Like discounts? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes. To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA

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  • S2 · E72
    May 19 · 55 min

    Movement Is the Missing Piece in Your Mental Health Routine

    This week Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie explore a powerful truth during Mental Health Awareness Month. Movement is not just about fitness. It is one of the most effective and overlooked tools for improving your mental health. Joined by running coach Lisa, this episode challenges traditional ideas about exercise. This is not about weight loss or discipline. It is about emotional resilience, stress relief, and mental clarity. You will hear how simple movement can help you process overwhelm, burnout, and even grief in real time. If you feel stuck, mentally drained, or frustrated with self care that does not work, this conversation will change how you think about your body and your mind. Lisa explains why consistency matters more than intensity and how movement can become a form of self respect instead of pressure. This episode connects behavior science with real life in a way that is practical, relatable, and immediately usable. You will walk away seeing movement as a tool you can use anywhere to reset your mood, clear your thoughts, and take back control of your day. If you want a simple, sustainable way to improve your mental health, press play and start moving forward today. Buy the Supportive Running Sports Bra on Amazon 📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn 📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 Like discounts on therapy supplies? Join our group! ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: everydayaba.3@gmail.com 👩🏽‍🏫 Guest Expert: Lisa is a running coach who helps women use movement as a tool for confidence, healing, and real behavior change. She blends her background in therapy with practical, sustainable strategies that support both mental and physical well being. She is also the host of EllaGo and Mom Is My Emergency Contact podcast, where she empowers women to navigate life with resilience and clarity. Follow Lisa: Instagram TikTok Website Mom Is My Emergency Contact YouTube

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