In this special solo episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances Fishman shares the heart behind her work, the story behind The Play Base, and the mission that continues to guide her every day.Frances reflects on her journey into ABA, the children who changed her life, and how play became the foundation for connection, learning, and healing. She speaks openly about the challenges within the field of ABA, why she believes it needs more than a facelift—it needs a complete transformation—and how compassion, nervous system awareness, trauma-informed care, and unconditional acceptance have shaped her approach.She also shares the deeply personal story of starting The Play Base, building a business from the ground up, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned through both. Throughout the episode, Frances answers questions from listeners about her career, parenting, leadership, business, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.In this episode, you’ll hear about:<ul>
<li>How Frances found her path into ABA</li>
<li>The children who shaped her life and career</li>
<li>Why she believes no one needs “fixing”</li>
<li>The future of compassionate, play-based ABA</li>
<li>The inspiration behind The Play Base</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship, purpose, and leading with authenticity</li>
<li>Motherhood, balance, and showing up for yourself first</li>
<li>Working collaboratively with families and professionals</li>
<li>The importance of curiosity, connection, and seeing the human before the behavior</li>
</ul>Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode is an invitation to rethink behavior through the lens of compassion, connection, and humanity.Connect with The Play Base  🌐 Website: www.us.theplaybase.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaybase/  🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplaybase See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

In this special solo episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances Fishman shares the heart behind her work, the story behind The Play Base, and the mission that continues to guide her every day. Frances reflects on her journey into ABA, the children who changed her life, and how play became the foundation for connection, learning, and healing. She speaks openly about the challenges within the field of ABA, why she believes it needs more than a facelift—it needs a complete transformation—and how compassion, nervous system awareness, trauma-informed care, and unconditional acceptance have shaped her approach. She also shares the deeply personal story of starting The Play Base, building a business from the ground up, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned through both. Throughout the episode, Frances answers questions from listeners about her career, parenting, leadership, business, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How Frances found her path into ABA The children who shaped her life and career Why she believes no one needs “fixing” The future of compassionate, play-based ABA The inspiration behind The Play Base Entrepreneurship, purpose, and leading with authenticity Motherhood, balance, and showing up for yourself first Working collaboratively with families and professionals The importance of curiosity, connection, and seeing the human before the behavior Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode is an invitation to rethink behavior through the lens of compassion, connection, and humanity. Connect with The Play Base 🌐 Website: www.us.theplaybase.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaybase/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplaybase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special solo episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances Fishman shares the heart behind her work, the story behind The Play Base, and the mission that continues to guide her every day.Frances reflects on her journey into ABA, the children who changed her life, and how play became the foundation for connection, learning, and healing. She speaks openly about the challenges within the field of ABA, why she believes it needs more than a facelift—it needs a complete transformation—and how compassion, nervous system awareness, trauma-informed care, and unconditional acceptance have shaped her approach.She also shares the deeply personal story of starting The Play Base, building a business from the ground up, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned through both. Throughout the episode, Frances answers questions from listeners about her career, parenting, leadership, business, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.In this episode, you’ll hear about:<ul>
<li>How Frances found her path into ABA</li>
<li>The children who shaped her life and career</li>
<li>Why she believes no one needs “fixing”</li>
<li>The future of compassionate, play-based ABA</li>
<li>The inspiration behind The Play Base</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship, purpose, and leading with authenticity</li>
<li>Motherhood, balance, and showing up for yourself first</li>
<li>Working collaboratively with families and professionals</li>
<li>The importance of curiosity, connection, and seeing the human before the behavior</li>
</ul>Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode is an invitation to rethink behavior through the lens of compassion, connection, and humanity.Connect with The Play Base &nbsp;🌐 Website: www.us.theplaybase.com &nbsp;📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaybase/ &nbsp;🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplaybase See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 34 - The Heart Behind The Play Base: Frances Fishman on ABA, Motherhood, Purpose, and Healing

A sneak peek at what's ahead...See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A sneak peek at what's ahead... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A sneak peek at what's ahead...See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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Welcome to The Play Date - a podcast where heart meets science, play meets purpose, and conversations build connection. I’m your host, Frances Fishman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, educator, mom of three, and founder of The Play Base. Each week, we invite you to pull up a chair and join us for real conversations with experts, parents, therapists, and educators who are passionate about helping children thrive. From mental health to ABA, from the classroom to the therapy room—we’re here to learn, laugh, and grow together. Whether you're a parent, professional, or just someone who cares deeply about kids, this podcast is your invitation to explore, understand, and support the beautiful complexity of childhood. So grab your coffee... and let’s have a play date.

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