In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up on some MAJOR life events for Joe and discuss what articles to read for October.

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AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM:

Meeting Purpose

Catch up on personal updates and plan for upcoming Do Better podcast episodes.

Key Takeaways

• Joe has a newborn son and started a new job as a BCBA consultant in public schools
• Next podcast (Oct 10) will discuss "expertise" in ABA, with pre-selected articles for listeners
• Do Better Collective celebrating 5th birthday in November; planning Rejected Conference and retreat
• Megan has extensive travel/speaking schedule through end of 2025

Personal Updates - Joe

• New son born August 6th (premature, brief NICU stay)
• Started new job as BCBA consultant in public schools
• Enjoying balancing new baby and job, appreciating school schedule
• Learning to adapt consulting style to different school cultures

Do Better Collective Updates

• 5th birthday celebration on November 15th, 2025
• Planning second Rejected Conference (speakers confirmed)
• February 2026 retreat being organized
• Megan's upcoming travel/speaking:

October Podcast Plans

• Topic: Defining "expertise" in ABA
• Pre-selected articles for discussion:
• Considering opening discussion to public participants

BACB ACE Instructor Requirements Discussion

• New rules effective July 2026:
• Concerns about potential limitations on CE opportunities
• Lack of clear rationale or research basis for new requirements

Parenting Observations

• Joe enjoying newborn phase, noticing rapid changes in older children
• Discussion on children adopting new slang/trends (e.g. "six seven" meme)
• Importance of maternity/paternity leave