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The Gold Standard Podcast

The Gold Standard Podcast

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Join Board Certified Behavior Analysts Kate Wiamer and Brianna Snyder, along with Brandon Dzwonkowski, a Registered Behavior Technician, as they explore how principles of Applied Behavior Analysis can be applied to everyday life. With new guests each episode, both from within and outside the ABA field, the podcast offers fresh insights and practical tips. The Gold Standard Podcast is available in both HD video and audio formats on various platforms.

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  • ABA Beyond Autism: Parenting, Grit, and Becoming a Bodybuilder
    Dec 18 2025

    Applied Behavior Analysis isn’t just for therapy sessions — it’s a way of life.

    In this episode of The Gold Standard Podcast, the hosts sit down with an extraordinary BCBA whose journey spans parenting, autism advocacy, elite bodybuilding, and behavior change at the highest level, Miin-An Hosic

    What started as a mother fighting for answers for her young daughter eventually became a lifelong commitment to ABA — one that shaped her career, her family, and even her path to the bodybuilding stage.

    This conversation with An dives into:

    What it’s like navigating autism as both a parent and a professional

    How ABA principles apply far beyond autism, from fitness to nutrition to mindset

    The role of grit, shaping, reinforcement, and delayed gratification in real-world success

    The importance of ethical coaching, vetting professionals, and individualized plans

    How behavior science helped transform powerlifting into competitive bodybuilding

    Why ABA is about quality of life, not compliance

    This episode is honest, inspiring, and packed with real-world applications of behavior science — whether you’re a BCBA, parent, athlete, or someone trying to build better habits.

    #GoldStandardPodcast #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BehaviorScience #BCBALife #AutismAcceptance #AutismParent #Neurodiversity #AdvocacyInAction #QualityOfLife #BodybuildingJourney #NaturalBodybuilding #WomenWhoLift #FitnessMindset #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #Grit #BehaviorChange #DelayedGratification #GrowthMindset #ScienceBased

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • It’s Not the Dog — It’s You: The Behavior Science Behind Dog Training | The Gold Standard Pod Ep17
    Nov 11 2025

    In this episode of The Gold Standard Podcast, the team sits down with Jack Bowker, CEO and Dean of Ruff University, to explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) connects to dog training.

    Jack explains why dogs struggle to generalize behaviors — and how our own actions directly shape the way our dogs behave. From police work to behavior science, Jack shares his journey of combining his detective background with ABA to help people build stronger, more positive relationships with their dogs.

    🐾 Topics include:

    Why your behavior impacts your dog’s

    How to apply behavior analysis to dog training

    The importance of reinforcement, motivation, and trust

    What most trainers miss when working with dogs and their owners

    🎧 Tune in for a mix of behavioral science, real-world stories, and insights that go far beyond “sit” and “stay.”

    If you are interested in more evidence-based behavior analysis, check out our other​ @Hacking Applied Behavior Analysis channel here
    / @hackingbehavioranalysis

    If you're interested in Mentoring others check out our Mentorologist channel here / @mentorologist


    Brett DiNovi is the founder & CEO of one of the nation's largest BCBA-owned & family-operated Behavioral Consultation/Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) companies.
    Brett Cares Most That People Are Genuinely Happy At Work, Which Makes Happiness At Home!


    Brett DiNovi & Associates & all subsidiaries deploy consultants across more than 300 schools/organizations using applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to help people, from students with developmental disabilities to coaching leaders of industries worldwide.

    #podcast #TheGoldStandardPodcast #Interview #InspiringStories #MustWatch #Autism #Neurodiversity #LoveOnTheSpectrum #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Neurodivergent #AutismCommunity #Relationships #Dating #SocialSkills #LifeOnTheSpectrum #PersonalGrowth #TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #SuccessStories #careerdevelopment

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Finding Purpose: Kaelynn Partlow’s Path from TV to ABA Therapy | The Gold Standard Podcast
    Sep 17 2025

    In this special episode of The Gold Standard Podcast, we sit down with Kaelynn Partlow—autism advocate, published author, and cast member of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum. Kaelynn shares her inspiring story of growing up with autism and learning differences, how she found her path into Applied Behavior Analysis, and why she chose to become a Registered Behavior Technician. From her unique childhood experiences to her advocacy work and strategies for overcoming challenges, Kaelynn opens up about resilience, identity, and finding purpose in supporting others on the spectrum.

    Tune in for an authentic conversation filled with insight, humor, and inspiration.

    If you are interested in more evidence-based behavior analysis, check out our other​ @Hacking Applied Behavior Analysis channel here
    https://www.youtube.com/@hackingbehavioranalysis/featured

    If you're interested in Mentoring others check out our Mentorologist channel here https://www.youtube.com/@UCJZddoxZYZweSFqyogT-gaA


    Brett DiNovi is the founder & CEO of one of the nation's largest BCBA-owned & family-operated Behavioral Consultation/Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) companies.
    Brett Cares Most That People Are Genuinely Happy At Work, Which Makes Happiness At Home!


    Brett DiNovi & Associates & all subsidiaries deploy consultants across more than 300 schools/organizations using applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to help people, from students with developmental disabilities to coaching leaders of industries worldwide.

    #podcast #TheGoldStandardPodcast #Interview #InspiringStories #MustWatch #Autism #Neurodiversity #LoveOnTheSpectrum #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Neurodivergent #AutismCommunity #Relationships #Dating #SocialSkills #LifeOnTheSpectrum #PersonalGrowth #TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #SuccessStories #careerdevelopment

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    44 mins
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