Feeling like a fraud despite your accomplishments? You’re not alone.

In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Sarah breaks down the psychology of imposter syndrome and how it shows up in every area of MindBodyBehavior—from supervision to health coaching to business building.

From her fear of public speaking in 2018 to launching this very podcast, Sarah shares how she learned to feel the fear and do it anyway.

In This Episode, Sarah Burby:

• Defines imposter syndrome and why it intensifies with success

• Breaks down the 5 types of imposter syndrome (and reveals her own struggles)

• Shares her journey from vomiting before presentations to confidently hosting this podcast

• Explains the “imposter loop” that traps us in perfectionism

• Reveals why her mentor refused to review her course again (and how it changed everything)

• Discusses how her upbringing shaped her adult relationship with achievement

• Offers practical tools for making space for fear while still pursuing your dreams

The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome:

• The Perfectionist – Unrealistic standards, focus on flaws, avoids delegation

• The Expert – Fear of being exposed, constantly chasing more training

• The Soloist – Believes asking for help signals weakness

• The Natural Genius – Expects to master things instantly, struggles when challenged

• The Superwoman/Superman – Feels the need to excel in every life domain

Quotes From This Episode:
"Some days I wake up and I’m ready to freaking go. And some days I wake up and think—who put me in charge?"

"If I never did the thing that made me scared and uncomfortable, who knows where I’d be today?"

"If I said yes to this right now, I’d be reinforcing your behavior of seeking approval from me. It’s good enough. You know it’s good enough."

"I need to do this thing that feels wildly uncomfortable… because I know I need to get at least decent at public speaking."

"When was the last time you looked back at something you did well and just said: yeah. I did that?"

Sarah’s 5-Step Challenge:
After this episode, challenge yourself to:

1. Define imposter syndrome in your own words

2. Identify all the areas where it shows up in your life

3. Map out your personal “imposter loop”

4. Choose one scary thing to do this week—and visualize the outcome

5. Celebrate one thing you’re proud of from the past week

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Love FREE high quality CEUs? Join our free community by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠
• Want a step-by-step framework to make attracting your first client feel easy? Download ⁠it here⁠!
• Thinking of joining our 32 CEU coaching program? Grab your exclusive podcast discount here.
• Follow me on social: ⁠⁠@sarahburby ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindbodybehavioranalysts ⁠

SUBSCRIBE + REVIEW If you are building a business and a life you actually love, subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. And if this one helped, a quick review helps other BCBAs and entrepreneurs find the show.

Ever wondered how to transition from traditional ABA to building a thriving business in health and wellness? In this inaugural episode, Sarah Burby shares her complete journey from accidentally discovering ABA through a summer camp job to building a million-dollar business in the health and fitness space.

If you're feeling stuck in traditional settings or curious about applying behavior analysis in new ways, you’ll want to give this episode a listen.

IN THIS EPISODE, SARAH BURBY:

Shares how a newspaper ad for a summer camp changed her entire career trajectory

Reveals her path from making $22,000/year as a grad student to building a thriving business outside the traditional ABA setting

Explains why she left traditional ABA settings (spoiler: it wasn't burnout!)

Details her journey to becoming dually certified as a BCBA and National Board Certified Health Coach

Discusses the moment she decided to go all in on her health coaching business while pregnant

Introduces MindBodyBehavior's three programs helping BCBAs work outside traditional settings

RESOURCES MENTIONEDFlagler College – St. Augustine, Florida
Rider University ABA Graduate Program (first cohort)
ACE Health Coaching Certification
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor certification
Small Changes Coaching (Sarah's original business name)

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

"This science of ABA is so cool. And it doesn't just apply to autism. We can apply the science of ABA anywhere. But like, I'm sure most of you have heard something similar. That was the end of the sentence."
"I personally could not live with that potential regret of not doing something. So I was like, you know what? I'm going to go all in."
"There is a major misconception in our field that if you want to accrue your practicum hours, you have to be an RBT. Nowhere in the handbook does it say that."
"My goal for this podcast is to bring on guests that are working outside of the traditional settings... It is possible. You can do it."

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Connect With Us:

⁠MindBodyBehavior Website⁠

BCBA Supervision Program Outside ASD⁠

32 CEU Board Approved Health Coaching Program⁠

Amplify Building Business Program⁠

Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Social Media: ⁠@mindbodybehavioranalyst

Next Episode Preview
Don’t miss the next episode, where Sarah dives deep into imposter syndrome—and why it’s so much deeper than just not feeling “good enough.”

If you love the show, leave us a 5-star review and share it with a BCBA friend who's ready to think outside the traditional box!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Love FREE high quality CEUs? Join our free community by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠
• Want a step-by-step framework to make attracting your first client feel easy? Download ⁠it here⁠!
• Thinking of joining our 32 CEU coaching program? Grab your exclusive podcast discount here.
• Follow me on social: ⁠⁠@sarahburby ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindbodybehavioranalysts ⁠

SUBSCRIBE + REVIEW If you are building a business and a life you actually love, subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. And if this one helped, a quick review helps other BCBAs and entrepreneurs find the show.

#ABARedefined #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #HealthCoaching #ABABusiness #MindBodyBehavior #BCBASupervision #BehaviorChange #Entrepreneurship #ABAInnovation #HealthAndWellness #IntuitiveEating

Welcome to the ABA Redefined podcast trailer! Host Sarah Burby introduces her mission to expand the science of behavior analysis beyond autism into exciting new areas like health coaching, business building, and more. If you've ever wondered how to apply your ABA knowledge in non-traditional settings, this podcast is your roadmap to breaking boundaries and building the career of your dreams.

In This Episode, Sarah Burby:

Introduces her mission to expand the science of behavior analysis beyond autism into exciting new areas

Shares how MindBodyBehavior is training over 70 BCBA candidates in non-traditional settings

Explains the 32 CEU health coaching program and Amplify business building program

Reveals her inspiration for finally launching this podcast after a year of planning

Previews upcoming episodes featuring real BCBAs making waves in non-traditional fields

Quotes from This Episode:

"My sole purpose of this podcast is to help you understand and feel confident that you can apply behavior analysis to whatever area lights you up."

"No one was really applying ABA to health coaching when I first got started and that didn't stop me."

"If someone is not currently applying it into that area, it doesn't mean you can't."

Connect With Us:

MindBodyBehavior Website

BCBA Supervision Program Outside ASD

32 CEU Board Approved Health Coaching Program

Amplify Building Business Program

Email: [email protected]

Social Media: @mindbodybehavioranalyst

Next Episode Preview

Don't miss the next episode where Sarah shares her personal journey from working as a BCBA in traditional settings to building a million-dollar business in the health and fitness space using behavior analysis principles.

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Leave us a 5-star review and share it with a friend who would benefit from this episode!