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The BC(BAes)

The BC(BAes)

Written by: The BC(BAes) Jordan & Melina
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🌟 The BC(BAes) Podcast 🌟 Looking for a real, down-to-earth take on behavior, relationships & life from 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts! 💬❤️ Candid chats on ABA, parenting, marriage & everyday wins. Get expert tips to improve connections with your spouse, kids & friends. Perfect for parents, pros & students wanting honest, fun, science-backed insights. 🎙️😄 Follow us for laughs & ABA wisdom: TikTok: @the.bcbaes | IG: @thebcbaes #TheBCBAes #ABAtherapy #BehaviorScience #ParentingWithABA #MarriageAndBehavior #RealTalkABA #NeurodiversityAffirmingThe BC(BAes) Jordan & Melina
Episodes
  • Why ABA Research Isn’t Reaching the Real World (And Who’s Responsible)

    Why ABA Research Isn’t Reaching the Real World (And Who’s Responsible)
    May 25 2026
    There’s a conversation happening in ABA that not enough people are talking about… and it’s this:👉 Why does so much research never actually make it into real-life practice?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jared Van to unpack the disconnect between researchers and practitioners—and honestly… some of it might surprise you. From universities missing the mark, to research that feels “too far removed” from everyday work, we’re getting into the real barriers that are holding the field back.But this isn’t just critique—it’s solutions. 💡We talk about how to make research actually usable, how future BCBAs should be trained, and why expanding ABA beyond traditional settings (yes… even into the NFL 👀) could completely change the future of the field. This episode is packed with perspective shifts, practical advice, and those “wait… why AREN’T we doing that?” moments.If you’ve ever felt the gap between what you learned and what actually works in the field… this one’s for you. 🎯🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy ABA research often fails to translate into real-world practiceThe surprising role universities play in the research-practice gapHow to make research more accessible, practical, and socially validThe importance of listening to practitioners on the groundWhy supervision and mentorship are critical to developing strong BCBAsThe need for better training and client matching in the fieldExpanding ABA into new areas like sports, education, and beyondHow to critically read research instead of blindly accepting itReal talk about burnout, safety, and losing good clinicians too early⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters 🎙️0:30 – Research vs. Real Life: The Disconnect1:26 – Making Research Actually Usable2:07 – Who’s Responsible for Closing the Gap?2:20 – The Role of Universities (Hot Take 🔥)3:31 – What We SHOULD Be Teaching Future BCBAs4:40 – The Missing Feedback Loop in ABA6:02 – When the Science Isn’t Even Applied in Training7:33 – “Why Isn’t Anyone Studying This?” Moments8:23 – Real Field Challenges: Client Matching & Burnout10:35 – Losing Great Clinicians Too Soon11:23 – How to Keep Research Practical & Relevant12:24 – Expanding ABA Beyond Autism (NFL, Schools & More 👀)15:06 – Advice for Aspiring Researchers & PhD Students17:00 – Managing Anxiety & Social Responsibility in Today’s World19:29 – Finding Your Role in Creating Change20:05 – What Dr. Jared Van Is Working On Now21:12 – Closing Thoughts💬 QUOTE OR HOOK“If practitioners can’t use your research… what’s the point?”“We’re teaching the science—but not always using it.”🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FORBCBAs who feel frustrated by the gap between research and real lifeRBTs and aspiring BCBAs trying to make sense of what actually worksGraduate students considering a PhD or research pathClinicians who want to expand beyond traditional ABA rolesAnyone passionate about improving the future of the field🚀 SEO KEYWORDSABA research vs practice, behavior analysis real world application, BCBA training issues, ABA supervision, research-practice gap ABA, applied behavior analysis careers, ABA in sports performance, ABA in education, social validity ABA, behavior analysis training, BCBA mentorship, ABA field challenges, behavior analyst career path, applied behavior analysis podcast, ABA innovation🔍 HASHTAGS#ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #ABAresearch #ABAcommunity #RBT #BCBAstudent #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #TherapistLife #SpecialEducation #AutismSupport #MentalHealth #ResearchToPractice #ABAtherapy #ClinicalPsychology #BehaviorScience #GradSchoolLife #PhDjourney #ABAinnovation #FutureOfABA
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    22 mins
  • Does Being a BCBA Make You a Better Parent… or Just More Aware? (The Honest Truth) I The BC(BAes)

    Does Being a BCBA Make You a Better Parent… or Just More Aware? (The Honest Truth) I The BC(BAes)
    May 19 2026
    What happens when the science of behavior meets the reality of parenting… and they don’t always align? 😅In Part 2 with Nissa, we get real—like really real—about what it’s like being a BCBA and a parent. From emotional moments behind closed doors to token economies failing spectacularly (yes, literally thrown back in your face 💀), this episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure behavior analysts put on themselves at home.We talk about the tension between “knowing the science” and actually living life as a human. Because the truth is… your kids don’t care about your protocols—they want you. ❤️This episode is equal parts validation, humor, and perspective shift. If you’ve ever felt like you “should be better” because of your background in ABA, this conversation will hit home in the best way.🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYSBeing a BCBA does not automatically make parenting easierThe gap between clinical knowledge and real-life parenting is very realWhy compassionate care matters just as much at home as it does in practiceThe importance of repairing after mistakes (yes—even yelling happens)How generational patterns and trauma can still show up, even with trainingWhy parents should not be treated like RBTsThe long game: consistency over perfection (sometimes it takes years)The power of stepping outside your own perspective and into your child’s⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro & Jumping Back In 🎙️0:24 – “Does Being a BCBA Make You a Better Parent?”1:17 – The Emotional Reality of Parenting vs. Practice2:00 – When Reinforcement Systems Completely Fail 💀3:00 – Owning Mistakes & Repairing with Your Kids4:02 – Parents Are NOT RBTs (And Why That Matters)5:19 – Generational Trauma & Parenting Patterns6:55 – When ABA Feels Too “Clinical” at Home7:21 – The Role of a Supportive Partner 💍9:25 – Bringing Compassionate Care Into the Home10:30 – Perspective Shift: What Your Kids Actually Need12:02 – Balancing Marriage, Work, and Family Life14:48 – What ABA Gives You Beyond the Workplace16:33 – Breaking Parenting Stereotypes & Partnership Roles17:34 – Final Advice: Be Kind to Yourself ❤️19:29 – Closing Thoughts💬 QUOTE #ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #Parenting #AutismSupport #CompassionateCare #ABACommunity #ParentingStruggles #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #CaregiverSupport #BehaviorAnalyst #MomLife #DadLife #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingRealTalk #ABAtherapy #SpecialNeedsParenting #TherapistLife #RealLifeParenting“The science falls away when your heart is tied to them.”“Your kids don’t need a behavior analyst… they need a parent.”🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FORBCBAs trying to balance professional knowledge with real-life parentingParents who feel like they’re “not doing it right”ABA professionals navigating burnout, guilt, and high expectationsCaregivers wanting real, honest conversations—not perfectionAnyone working in helping professions who struggles to “turn it off” at home🚀 SEO KEYWORDSABA parenting, BCBA parent life, behavior analyst parenting struggles, compassionate care ABA, parenting and behavior analysis, ABA real life application, BCBA burnout, parenting guilt ABA, behavior analysis at home, parent training ABA, caregiver support ABA, generational trauma parenting, autism parenting strategies, behavior intervention at home, balancing work and family ABA🔍 HASHTAGS#ABA #BCBA #BehaviorAnalysis #Parenting #AutismSupport #CompassionateCare #ABACommunity #ParentingStruggles #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #CaregiverSupport #BehaviorAnalyst #MomLife #DadLife #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingRealTalk #ABAtherapy #SpecialNeedsParenting #TherapistLife #RealLifeParenting
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    20 mins
  • 🎙️ Cultural Competence vs Humility in ABA (Part 2) | The BC(BAes) Podcast

    🎙️ Cultural Competence vs Humility in ABA (Part 2) | The BC(BAes) Podcast
    May 18 2026
    Are we actually serving our clients… or just teaching them to fit into OUR world? 👀In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jordan & Melina sit back down with Javon May to get real about what it actually takes to provide ethical, culturally responsive ABA services—especially in a city as diverse as LA 🌍This isn’t surface-level “DEI training” talk.This is about:💥 Biases we don’t even realize we have💥 The difference between cultural competence vs cultural humility💥 Why some ABA goals may be doing more harm than good💥 And how to truly respect the families we serveFrom hiring practices to treatment planning, Javon breaks down how to build an ABA business that prioritizes people over profit, and values over volume.If you’re a BCBA, RBT, or clinic owner… this episode is a MUST.⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 – Intro + jumping into Part 2 🎙️00:30 – Growing up in Long Beach & how diversity shaped Javon01:30 – Serving the SAME community that raised you02:30 – Why environment shapes behavior (real-life example)03:40 – Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility 🤯05:00 – Why you CANNOT have one without the other06:00 – The problem with “one-size-fits-all” ABA06:50 – Why ABA should function more like the medical field07:50 – Hiring staff that reflect your community09:00 – The mistake agencies make when “just filling cases”10:00 – A powerful story about representation in interviews 💥11:00 – Why feeling SEEN matters for staff & families12:00 – Addressing mistrust in ABA & mental health spaces13:30 – How to build trust with hesitant families14:30 – Representation inside clinics (and why it matters)15:30 – Cultural misunderstandings in treatment goals 👀16:30 – Parent perspective: feeling truly understood17:30 – Working within schools & diverse communities19:30 – WHY cultural questions should be in every assessment20:30 – Questions every BCBA SHOULD be asking families22:00 – Respecting family norms (shoes off? eye contact?)23:30 – When ABA goals clash with family culture ⚠️24:00 – “Eat at the table” vs real life (powerful example)25:00 – Challenging your own biases as a clinician26:00 – Language matters: “milk” vs “leche” 🗣️27:00 – Masking, code-switching & societal expectations28:00 – Individualizing goals based on REAL life29:00 – True treatment planning & staff alignment🧠 What You’ll Learn✔️ The REAL difference between cultural competence & humility✔️ How to build trust with diverse families✔️ Why some ABA goals are NOT socially significant✔️ How bias shows up in treatment planning✔️ Ethical hiring & staffing strategies✔️ How to create culturally responsive ABA services✔️ Why representation matters (more than you think)✔️ Practical ways to improve your assessments TODAY📲 Follow The BC(BAes)Instagram / thebcbaes TikTok / thebcbaes YouTube / @thebcbaes 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsIf you care about ethical ABA, real impact, and doing better for the families we serve…this episode will challenge you in the best way possible 💭
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    41 mins
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