BehaviorSelf: BA without the BS
by Mary Lewis and Jackie Noto
Guestisode! Kamila Iacob, BCBA: MentraTrack: A MUST USE for…
About this podcast
Welcome back to BehaviorSelf. Join co-hosts Jackie Noto and Mary Lewis as they dive into all that is behavior. Mary and Jackie will be using conversation and storytelling to help disseminate helpful information to those within the field and beyond. Episodes will vary from discussing applications of behavior analysis to novel populations, identifying the systems surrounding behavior, strategizing how to institute change, reviewing novel research, sharing professional success secrets, and answering questions from audience members. Tune in each Monday for new episode drops!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 79 episodes
- Guestisode! Kamila Iacob, BCBA: MentraTrack: A MUST USE for practicum field hours · 1 h 25 min · Season 6 Episode 13Hello there, you stylish scholars, In this engaging conversation, we reflect on the recent Met Gala, discussing the significance of Black Dandyism and its representation in…
- Guestisode with Ron Sandison: Navigating the World of Autism with Mentorship & Support · 1 h 4 min · Season 6 Episode 12Hello autism advocates, In this Guestisode, Ron Sandison shares his insights on the importance of mentorship, support systems, and self-advocacy for individuals with autism. He…
- Craft Joy & Take Care with Dr. Shane Spiker · 1 h 10 min · Season 6 Episode 10Hello energized enthusiasts, In this episode, Shane T. Spiker discusses the importance of finding joy in work, advocating for oneself, and the significance of job crafting. The…
- BA of Books: Guestisode with Maddie Duke on the Behavior Analysis of Fiction Story Arcs · 1 h 13 min · Season 6 Episode 11Hello dearest readers, listeners, & viewers, This week we had the immense pleasure of professionally yapping with our dear friend, Maddie Duke. Maddie highlights the behavior…
- DEI discussion & Microfeminisms in Media · 1 h 2 min · Season 6 Episode 7Hi hi hello critical friends, We are so happy you are here. Jackie and I wanted to share our thoughts, as critical friends of behavior analysis, related to the recent DEI update…
- MUST-ATTEND Conferences for BAs 2025 · 42 min · Season 6 Episode 8Welcome all! Sending you OBMified glimmers on this fine Monday morning. We spill the tea on our fav upcoming conferences and why we love them. Check out the extra information…
- Every Hospital Needs an OBMer: Optimizing Outcomes for All · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 3Hellllooo BxSelfPod Peeps, Ever wondered if OBMers have done research in hospitals?! The answer is YESSS! Listen/watch this episode if you want to hear Mary pitch why all…
- Spilling the Tea on OBM Book Recs & Moreeeee · 58 min · Season 6 Episode 6Ever wanted to start an OBM read, but not sure which one would be best for you? Look no further! Jackie and Mary are spilling all the tea on classic OBM books, which ones to…
- OBMify Budget: Exposing Outdated Stereotypes · 51 min · Season 6 Episode 5*This is NOT financial advice. This idea was inspired by a Tik Tok from Emily Claire Bell. Welcome my financially literate listeners, This week Jackie and Mary spill the tea on…
- Pivoting into OBM with Mercedes McCann · 1 h 13 min · Season 6 Episode 3Helllooooo sagacious humans! Are you trying to pivot into OBM and not finding success? Our special guest, Mercedes McCann, process improvement specialist, spills all the tea on…
- B.A. of V-Day! · 49 min · Season 6 Episode 1Hello, your lovely listeners! Welcome to February! We are opening strong with one of our classic holiday episodes. This week, we explore the background of Valentine's Day, ways…
- Feedback Loops: A Year in Review · 49 min · Season 6 Episode 2Hello to all of you lovely people! This week is mainly a gab fest! We talk recommendations and hydrations, but the main focus? Our data from the past year! What differences have…
- Revolutions vs Resolutions: 2025 · 1 h 23 min · Season 6 Episode 1Hello all of you glorious humans! We are back from break with reduced levels of burnout and are happy to be back to gabbing with all of you. First up - those pesky new years…
- Vital Behavior Tea Party ft. Dr. Julie Smith and Dr. Lori Ludwig · 1 h 43 min · Season 5 Episode 10Welcome back! Tune in for the event of the season... an interview with Dr. Lori Ludwig and Dr. Julie Smith! These two powerhouses have been pioneers within behavior analysis, but…
- Wicked Behaviors · 1 h 1 min · Season 5 Episode 10Welcome to Shiz University! Make sure to avoid the poppies so you can tune in while we discuss Wicked! Fair warning - there will be spoilers! Make sure you have seen the film…
- OBM Research Gossip · 50 min · Season 5 Episode 9Welcome back! This week, we get up on our soap boxes and dish about OBM research. As friends of OBM, we want to discuss some potential areas for continued growth. For some…
- Consulting Advice - An Early Gift to You · 38 min · Season 5 Episode 8Welcome back! This week we continue in our theme of unsolicited OBM advice and focus in on consulting. We will share with you some things we have learned along the way via trial…
- Unsolicited OBM Advice PS - Go Vote!!! · 1 h 8 min · Season 5 Episode 7Welcome back! This week we give you part one of our unsolicited OBM advice. Tune in as we dish out our experiences and the recommendations we have garnered along the way! Oh and…
- Winter Arcs: OBMify your Year End · 50 min · Season 5 Episode 6Hello and welcome back! This week, we discuss a current social media phenomenon: winter arcs! How can we set ourselves up for the end of the year? What are ways to program…
- Spookify your October · 55 min · Season 5 Episode 5Boo! Welcome back! This week we discuss how to embed seasonally positive stimuli and reinforcers this spooky season! Tune in to your favorite ghouls!







