Beyond The Science Podcast

Black Mental Health, ABA & Where Behavior Science Needs to Go

ABA is way bigger than autism. So why do we keep putting behavior science in such a small box? Dr. Jared Van joins the BTS crew for a real conversation about behavior sc

Why the 2026 BMBA Summit Is More Than an ABA Conference

The BMBA Summit is back in Atlanta, and it’s bringing much more than keynotes and CEUs. In this episode of Beyond the Science, the team gives an inside look at this year

From RBT to Clinic Owner: How Darius Cooper Built 3K ABA

What does it really take to build an ABA clinic from the ground up? In this special episode of Beyond the Science, we celebrate the grand opening of 3K ABA and co-host D

The AI Revolution Every Behavior Analyst Must Understand

AI is transforming ABA faster than most people realize — and according to Dr. Adam Ventura, behavior analysts who ignore it risk falling behind. In this episode of Beyon

What Our Mothers Never Told Us | Mother’s Day Special

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Beyond the Science, we honor the women who carried us through life with love, sacrifice, strength, and grace. We welcome our moth

AI’s Rapid Rise in ABA: Are We Ready for It?

Is AI about to change behavior analysis forever? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adam Ventura, founder of Intraverbal AI, to unpack what’s really happening at the

Beyond the Software: How Office Puzzle Is Simplifying ABA Operations Without Burning Out Providers

What happens when empathy meets smart technology in ABA? In this episode of Beyond the Science, we sit down with Charlene Kurth, COO of Office Puzzle, to explore how one

The BTS Holiday Special 2025: Chaos, Laughs & Real Talk Returns

This Holiday Special brings all the vibes: laughter, games, and real talk. Jeron, Joe, and Coop are back in their ugly sweaters for a festive episode filled with holiday

Dr. Bill Ahearn on Stereotypy, Social Skills, and the Future of ABA

🔥 At FABA, one of ABA’s most respected researchers sits down for a rare, unfiltered conversation and the insights are game-changing. Dr. Bill Ahearn, Director of Research

How Behavior Science Builds Stronger, Smarter Leaders

Live from the FABA Conference, Dr. Paulie Gavoni breaks down how behavioral science and OBM can transform the way you lead, coach, and motivate people. You’ll learn why m

Inside FABA: How Cultural Humility Is Transforming ABA

The most important shift happening in ABA right now isn’t technical, it’s cultural. Live from the 45th FABA Conference, Jeron sits down with Dr. Jon Bailey, Jaelyn Windh

Accessible Travel for Autism Families: Real Tools, Real Freedom

What if your next family vacation could double as therapy? In this episode of Beyond the Science, BCBA and certified autism travel pro Rachel Morelli shares how she help

The Year We Grew Together: Success, Sacrifice & Brotherhood

What happens when three ABA leaders turn their vision into a movement? Jeron Trotman, Joseph Adams, and Darius Cooper open up about how they built Beyond the Science int

FABA 2025: Dr. Shane Spiker on Sex Ed, Ethics, and the Future of ABA

What happens when a punk-rock rebel becomes one of ABA’s most thought-provoking voices? At FABA 2025, Dr. Shane Spiker brings raw honesty and insight to the world of beh

FABA 2025 Live: Dr. Meeta Patel on Pediatric Feeding Breakthroughs

What to do when mealtime isn’t just stressful but becomes a matter of survival? Live from FABA 2025, Dr. Meeta Patel takes us inside the world of pediatric feeding disor

Dr. Merrill Winston at FABA 2025: Why Restraint Isn’t the Enemy

What really counts as a restraint and why does it matter? Recorded live at the FABA Conference 2025, Dr. Merrill Winston breaks down the thin line between physical promp

Voices of Power: The Thought Exchange at The BMBA Summit

What happens when some of the most accomplished Black men in Applied Behavior Analysis come together on one stage? You get raw honesty, inspiring stories, and a powerful

Black Male BCBA Day: How One Man Sparked a Movement

What happens when poetry, culture, and science collide? This episode reveals the story behind Black Male BCBA Day and the movement transforming the field of behavior anal

OT Meets ABA: Breaking Barriers in Therapy & Neurodivergence

What happens when occupational therapy, ABA, and lived experience collide? In this episode, Michelle shares her powerful journey from nursing school dropout to OT and BCB

From Bronx to ABA’s C-Suite: Quatiba Davis’ Inspiring Journey

From the Bronx to the C-Suite, this is the remarkable journey of a woman who refused to be defined by limits. In this inspiring conversation, you’ll hear how she rose fr