#dobetter Pod

#dobetter Pod

By Megan Miller & Joe SmithScience
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#dobetter Pod episodes

  • Do Better Pod Live - Soft Skills

    In this episode from Dec 12th, 2023, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss Soft Skills in Behavior Analysis. Let us know which resources you have found helpful for teaching Soft Skills.

    Show Notes:

    • Do Better podcast will switch to monthly live recordings instead of weekly in 2024.

    • Goal is to have all live content on the same day/time each month so people can plan for it.

    • Next recording will be a special session on motivational interviewing with Callie on 12/19.

      • Soft skills like listening and cultural humility weren't taught much in grad school but are critical.

      • Important for behavior analysts to listen to families without judgement and understand their perspectives.

      • Compassion, empathy, collaboration, and perspective taking are key soft skills.

      • There can be issues when expectations around "professional" interaction aren't neurodiversity affirming.

      • Resources mentioned:

        • Compassionate listening courses

        • Book "25 Essential Skills for Behavior Analysts"

        • Stoic philosophy (Ryan Holiday)

        • ACT training

        • Books by Aubrey Daniels and Brene Brown

        • Trainings and Books by Denny Reed

        • ChatGPT and Goblin AI tools


          • 23 min
        • Do Better Pod Live - Social Media Instagram Accounts

          In this Live recording from Dec 5th, 2023, Joe and Dr. Megan discuss which Social Media Instagram Accounts influence their practices and why. Let us know if you have any accounts you would recommend!

          Podcast Show Notes:

          • Callie Plattner to join on December 19th to discuss motivational interviewing.

          • Suggestions needed for new topics to add to the podcast topic wheel.

            • Megan discussed favorite Instagram accounts that inform ABA practice:

              • Kids Create Ed - gives fun ideas for parents and kids, e.g. family clean-up time triggered by Alexa timer

              • Big Life Journal - building resilience, persistence, grit

              • Connected Parenting - gentle parenting strategies

              • Mr. Chazz - education and parenting topics

              • Joe discussed his favorite Instagram accounts:

                • Kaylin Hartrow - autistic advocate, gives advice and perspectives on autism

                • Ryan Holiday - author on stoicism, teaches focusing on controllables

                • The Tired Dad - shorts on being an intentional, present father



                  • 25 min
                • Do Better Pod Live Recording - Creators that Influence us!

                  The wheel chose the topic today of Creators that influence us. Joe and Megan focused on their favorite podcasts outside of behavior analysis. Check these out and share your favorites with us!


                  Glucose Goddess Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc


                  https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/


                  https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast


                  https://freakonomics.com/series/nsq/


                  https://wiserworldpodcast.com/


                  https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/


                  https://thefitcook.com/


                  https://jocko.com/

                  25 min
                • Do Better Pod Live! - AI and Behavior Analysis

                  In today's episode, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss their thoughts about AI and Behavior analysis. What concerns do they have and more importantly how can we benefit from AI???? Check out these links based on the conversation:


                  AI To Do List Tools:

                  Motion and other apps

                  Hive and other apps


                  Learn more about AI

                  AI Tools Database


                  The Future of AI

                  Video about Hu.Ma.Ne.

                  40 min
                • Do Better Pod Live - Favorite Topic in the Field Right Now

                  Join Dr. Megan and Joe in this live recording! The topic chosen by the wheel today was: Fav topic in the field right now. Any guesses on what they chose? Drop us your favorite topic in the comments and let us know what else we should add to our wheel! See you every Tuesday on Facebook Live at 12p Est!

                  30 min
                • Do Better Pod LIVE - Conferences for 2023

                  Join Dr. Megan, Joe and the Do Better Pod community as we decide which upcoming conference 2023 will give you the most FOMO if you don't attend in person or online!


                  LINKS TO CONFERENCES MENTIONED:

                  Gulf Coast ABA Oct 6th and 7th: https://www.labaa.net/about-3-1 Dr. Megan is presenting a workshop and presentation. Dr. Pat Friman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Dr. James Moore are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this conference. It is being held in New Orleans


                  Hoosier Association Oct 18th-20th: https://haba.abainternational.org/events/annual-conference-2023/

                  Dr. Megan is presenting on Oct 19th. Dr. Becca Tagg and Dr. Tarbox are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this one as well. It is in Bloomington, IN 


                  APPLIED 2023 hosted by Matthew Harrington

                  Link available beginning of August. Even is on October 28th and is FREE with option to purchase CEs.


                  Standard Celeration Society Nov 9th-11th: https://celeration.org/36th-annual-conference/ 

                  Dr. Megan is presenting on a panel and this is one of her favorite conferences and locations. Great hotel for families! The content covered is usually novel but accessible! Dr. Rosales Ruiz and Dr. Heward are the main speakers this day. Conference registration includes incredible meals and there is a great collaborative environment! 


                  Disrupt Conference

                   ⁠https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/DisruptABA/home⁠

                  Online on Nov 11th and includes a business and clinical track


                  33 min
                • Joe and Megan Catch Up - In memory of Stephen Foreman

                  Join Megan and Joe as we finally get the podcast back into gear! This episode is dedicated to Stephen Foreman, he was a strong supporter and mentor for so many as well as a devoted husband and father. In today's episode, we will catch up a little and share some memories of Stephen.

                  42 min
                • FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy

                  2022 was a very busy year for our show hosts, Dr. Megan and Joe. They tried their best to record episodes and managed to record three! However, finding even just a bit of time to publish the episodes proved to be the next difficulty amongst their busy schedules. Please enjoy this first of three "From the Vault" episodes from April 2022 with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy located in Maryland. The focus of this episode is on the structure of Within Me therapy and how the company is developing strategies to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion. The show notes were not written right after the episode so if any resources are discussed that you would like to access, please shoot an email to [email protected] 

                  How to Find Within Me Therapy:

                  Website 

                  Instagram: @withinmetherapy

                  Facebook

                  1 hr 6 min

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