In this engaging conversation, Dr. Jewel Parham shares her journey as a behavior scientist, her experiences as a first-generation PhD graduate, and her passion for values-based living. She discusses her insights on burnout in the field of behavior analysis, the importance of community, and the implications of algorithmic bias in AI systems. Dr. Parham emphasizes the need for self-reflection and collective values in building strong communities, particularly within the context of behavior analysis and education.

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Coded Bias Movie

https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/coded-bias/

Women in Behavior Analysis 2025 Workshop

https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/wiba2025/events/from-burnout-to-balance-using-acceptance-and-commitment-training-actr-to-culti

Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference 2025

https://babainfo.org/conference/

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