CAB CONFESSIONS https://ancain25.podbean.com Join Ashely, a BCBA, LBA, IBA, ACE provider,  IBAO CEU Provider, and Ph.D student as she navigates the ins and outs of behavior analysis, real-world practice, and professional growth. Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, parent, or direct service professional, this podcast delivers insightful conversations, ethical dilemmas, and practical tools to help you thrive.

💡 Expect engaging discussions, expert interviews, and a dash of humor—because every CAB™ ride is different!

🎧 Buckle up and #RideWithCAB™ for impactful learning, collaboration, and empowerment in the ABA field.

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:38:26 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic ancain25 ancain25 No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20216955/CAB_Confessions_Podcast_Studio_cez5xj.png CAB CONFESSIONS https://ancain25.podbean.com 144 144 SPACES: Who Gets Access to Yours? SPACES: Who Gets Access to Yours? https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/spaces-who-gets-access-to-yours/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/spaces-who-gets-access-to-yours/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:38:26 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/5a1f56d7-3d88-3519-9ba7-980e964f6160 Have you ever asked for space, only to feel out of place when you finally get it? In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore the spaces we invite others into, the responsibilities we take on, and the moments we forget to leave for ourselves. Through real-life reflections and a little behavior analysis, let's talk about boundaries, expectations, and learning to simply be.

Real ABA. Real Talk. Real Growth.

#CABConfessions #RideWithCAB #EveryRideIsDifferent

]]> Have you ever asked for space, only to feel out of place when you finally get it? In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore the spaces we invite others into, the responsibilities we take on, and the moments we forget to leave for ourselves. Through real-life reflections and a little behavior analysis, let's talk about boundaries, expectations, and learning to simply be.

Real ABA. Real Talk. Real Growth.

#CABConfessions #RideWithCAB #EveryRideIsDifferent

]]> ancain25 true No 1699 12 full School Is in Full Swing… Now What? School Is in Full Swing… Now What? https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/school-is-in-full-swing%e2%80%a6-now-what/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/school-is-in-full-swing%e2%80%a6-now-what/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:37:22 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/47ce1c7f-a15f-36b1-8464-7d204c0758b0 We’ll talk about looking beyond the behavior and asking: What changed? What is my child communicating? What patterns am I seeing? And what can I realistically change at home? Using practical ABA concepts without all the textbook talk, this episode explores routines, transitions, communication, environmental changes, reinforcement, and the importance of tracking patterns before trying to fix everything at once.

 

]]> We’ll talk about looking beyond the behavior and asking: What changed? What is my child communicating? What patterns am I seeing? And what can I realistically change at home? Using practical ABA concepts without all the textbook talk, this episode explores routines, transitions, communication, environmental changes, reinforcement, and the importance of tracking patterns before trying to fix everything at once.

 

]]> ancain25 true No 1624 11 full Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When High Expectations, Emotional Labor, and Systems Collide Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When High Expectations, Emotional Labor, and Systems Collide https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/emotional-fatigue-in-aba-when-high-expectations-emotional-labor-and-systems-collide/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/emotional-fatigue-in-aba-when-high-expectations-emotional-labor-and-systems-collide/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 13:23:44 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/38025ab6-8218-3885-b75c-8c455a61c647 This conversation explores how emotional fatigue can influence performance, communication, supervision, sustainability, and workplace dynamics within ABA settings. Rather than viewing these patterns as personal weakness, this episode examines how environmental variables, reinforcement contingencies, and organizational systems may contribute to fatigue and disengagement over time.

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]]> ancain25 true No 1228 10 full Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When Reinforcement Stops Working Emotional Fatigue in ABA: When Reinforcement Stops Working https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/emotional-fatigue-in-aba-when-reinforcement-stops-working/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/emotional-fatigue-in-aba-when-reinforcement-stops-working/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 13:22:32 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/4254e6c9-4ff6-32fd-9f93-07ab7f907fc1 This conversation explores: ✔ emotional fatigue ✔ organizational variables and leadership strain

This is not about tearing the field down— it’s about strengthening how we apply the science in real-world environments.

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✔ emotional fatigue
✔ organizational variables and leadership strain

This is not about tearing the field down—
it’s about strengthening how we apply the science in real-world environments.

]]> ancain25 true No 702 9 full The Function of Behavior: Why Behavior Happens The Function of Behavior: Why Behavior Happens https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/the-function-of-behavior-why-behavior-happens/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/the-function-of-behavior-why-behavior-happens/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:13 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/b6362199-9780-3cdc-b814-957b00c04ff5 In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore one of the foundational concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: the function of behavior. Learn how attention, escape, access to tangibles, and sensory reinforcement influence behavior across home, school, and clinical settings. This episode helps parents, educators, therapists, and ABA professionals better understand why behavior happens and how to respond more effectively and compassionately.

]]> In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore one of the foundational concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: the function of behavior. Learn how attention, escape, access to tangibles, and sensory reinforcement influence behavior across home, school, and clinical settings. This episode helps parents, educators, therapists, and ABA professionals better understand why behavior happens and how to respond more effectively and compassionately.

]]> ancain25 true No 1896 8 full Year Two as a BCBA: Still Growing Year Two as a BCBA: Still Growing https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/year-two-as-a-bcba-still-growing/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/year-two-as-a-bcba-still-growing/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 02:36:26 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/d4fa8376-a27e-3e41-aa09-169feee7deca In this deeply personal episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely reflects on what year two as a BCBA truly looked like beyond the credential. This episode is honest, reflective, motivating, and real. Ashely opens up about imposter syndrome, financial realities, and growth.

Sometimes growth really begins after the milestone.

#RideWithCAB

]]> In this deeply personal episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely reflects on what year two as a BCBA truly looked like beyond the credential. This episode is honest, reflective, motivating, and real. Ashely opens up about imposter syndrome, financial realities, and growth.

Sometimes growth really begins after the milestone.

#RideWithCAB

]]> ancain25 true No 2431 7 full Behavior Isn’t Random: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind What We See Behavior Isn’t Random: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind What We See https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/behavior-isn-t-random-understanding-the-why-behind-what-we-see/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/behavior-isn-t-random-understanding-the-why-behind-what-we-see/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 00:28:43 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/06dd0a4a-cf51-3b1e-8380-87368d40bc17 Behavior is not random—but it is often misunderstood.

In this episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely Cain breaks down the science behind behavior using the ABC model (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences)

This episode explores: • Why behavior is predictable • How the environment influences behavior

]]> Behavior is not random—but it is often misunderstood.

In this episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely Cain breaks down the science behind behavior using the ABC model (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences)

This episode explores:
• Why behavior is predictable
• How the environment influences behavior

]]> ancain25 true No 894 6 full Burnout in ABA: A Behavioral Perspective Burnout in ABA: A Behavioral Perspective https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/burnout-in-aba-a-behavioral-perspective/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/burnout-in-aba-a-behavioral-perspective/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 20:10:00 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/4dfef0fb-7b54-3acf-84cd-a69d2b52e6ba If you’re in ABA, education, or supporting individuals with behavior needs—this is for you.

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]]> ancain25 true No 1155 5 full Closing-Beyond the tasklist Closing-Beyond the tasklist https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/closing-beyond-the-tasklist/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/closing-beyond-the-tasklist/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:20:30 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/b00d0a45-96a8-3902-9db4-b304402cd141 ancain25 true No 61 1 4 full Opening Opening https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/openining/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/openining/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:17:18 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/1ec00833-4e01-30f7-a570-57190b2c6423 ancain25 true No 188 1 1 full Beyond the tasklist part 2 Beyond the tasklist part 2 https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-tasklist-part-2/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-tasklist-part-2/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:16:56 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/c2cecf3d-3c23-388c-80ed-e9a5bf57ac2b ancain25 true No 884 1 2 full Beyond the task list part 3 Beyond the task list part 3 https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-task-list-part-3/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-task-list-part-3/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:16:32 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/c76510d4-12d1-32f8-990b-ff2a3b002f87 ancain25 true No 373 1 3 full Introduction to CAB Introduction to CAB https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-cab/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-cab/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:12:41 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/01bd1264-cdb9-38a6-8b15-30841e352f41 ancain25 true No 15 1 full Welcome Welcome https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/welcome/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/welcome/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 22:10:45 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/ec953f2f-41e6-3f14-8f9e-0c02db3b68c2 Introduction to CAB

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]]> ancain25 false No 55 1 full 1st year as a BCBA! 1st year as a BCBA! https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/1st-year-as-a-bcba/ https://ancain25.podbean.com/e/1st-year-as-a-bcba/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 22:08:32 -0300 ancain25.podbean.com/d0044532-d9c1-380f-9a56-44e8090231a4 What did I sign up for? 

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