What is the field of ABA getting wrong?

In this powerful episode of the Gold Standard Podcast, motivational speaker, wellness strategist, and behavior analyst Carlos Del Rio joins the team for a deep conversation on burnout, stress, gut health, mental resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Carlos shares his journey from working as an RBT and special education teacher to coaching high-level professionals and opening the first special needs center in his province in the Dominican Republic. The conversation dives into:

Why stress can actually be beneficial
Breathwork and nervous system regulation
Burnout in ABA and mental health professions
Gut health, nutrition, and behavior
Self-image, identity, and behavior change
Why the field of ABA may be prioritizing the wrong things
Holistic wellness strategies backed by behavioral science
Entrepreneurship, purpose, and overcoming depression

This episode challenges traditional thinking and opens up an honest discussion about what meaningful behavior change really looks like — for clients, clinicians, and ourselves.

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Linkedin: / itscarlosdr

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