Episodes

  • Episode 170: A Smiling Racism: Reflections on Racism In Canada

    Episode 170: A Smiling Racism: Reflections on Racism In Canada
    Jul 26 2024

    Canadian two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Donovan Bailey who was once hailed as the fastest man in the world said, in an interview with CTV news in 2020: "in Canada, it's racism with a smile" alluding to how racial inequity is masked by Canada's reputation of being the nicest people in the world.

    In Episode 170, Ben sits down with behavior analyst Danni Reid, his guest from the first episode of the Behaviour Speak Podcast who in 2020 shared her experience of being the only Black behavior analyst in British Columbia. Danni is joined by two other Black behavior analysts, Juliet Musonge and Michelle Upshaw who also thought they were the only Black behavior analysts in BC. Danni, Juliet, and Mish reflect on their experiences with racial inequality in Canada and how things have changed (and haven't changed) over the past four years.

    Editors Note: Michelle Upshaw's vocal track has a crackling sound for about 8 minutes at around the 25 minute mark that I was unable to isolate but please listen to what she has to say and enjoy the conversation

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact:

    Danni Reid

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyelle-reid-9a2a3555/

    https://www.instagram.com/dannyellereid/

    Juliet Musonge

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-m-57a38469/

    Michelle Upshaw

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-upshaw-838260222/

    Links

    Donovan Bailey Interview with CTV

    https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/in-canada-it-s-racism-with-a-smile-donovan-bailey-reflects-on-racial-inequality-1.4973814

    Behavior Analysis in Practice Special with Guest Editor Denisha Gingles

    https://link.springer.com/journal/40617/volumes-and-issues/15-4

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

    Episode 1: A Behaviour Analysts Experience with Racism in Canada with Danni Reid

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/

    Episode 53: Elizabeth Hughes-Fong

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-53-cultural-competence-in-behaviour-analysis-how-far-have-we-come-with-dr-elizabeth-hughes-fong/

    Episode 98: Evan Auguste

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

    Episode 115: Brea Banks

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-115-microaggressions-a-primer-with-dr-brea-banks/
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 169: Smashing Disability Stigma with Caterina Rivera

    Episode 169: Smashing Disability Stigma with Caterina Rivera
    Jul 19 2024

    In Episode 169, Ben chats with Catarina Rivera, founder of Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas through storytelling and advocacy. As a Latiné woman who has lived with disability all her life, she brings a deep understanding of intersectionality to conversations surrounding disability. She wore hearing aids from a young age but did not know why she was hard of hearing. At 17, she was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome which includes a progressive vision disability due to retinitis pigmentosa as well as a hearing disability. She has a BA from Duke University, an MSEd from Bank Street College of Education, and an MPH from Hunter College. Catarina is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (IAAP).

    Contact:

    https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina/?hl=en

    https://www.catarinarivera.com/

    http://twitter.com/catarinarivera

    http://www.facebook.com/blindishlatina

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinarivera

    https://www.youtube.com/@CatarinaRivera

    Links:

    Catarina's TED Talk

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbXxhuraJsE

    ABC News Interview

    https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/video/activist-social-media-fight-stigmas-blindness-deafness-94359608
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    52 mins
  • Episode 168: Tending the Garden: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Trina Spencer

    Episode 168: Tending the Garden: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Trina Spencer
    Jul 12 2024
    In Episode 168, Ben chats with Dr. Trina Spencer, the first female Director of the Juniper Garden's Children Centre, a part of the KU Life Span Institute, originally founded in the mid-1960s when citizens of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas joined with faculty from the University of Kansas to address concerns about the development and education of children in their low-income, inner-city community. Since its inception, Juniper Gardens has developed and validated meaningful solutions to major community concerns identified by those directly affected - the community residents themselves. The center also provides opportunities for KU faculty and students to learn from the wisdom and life experiences of families from diverse backgrounds. In this conversation, Dr. Spencer bares her soul as she shares her journey of living a sheltered life in a conservative religious family, eventually raising a wonderful transgendered child, finding herself in Africa, and the many life lessons she had along the way. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 2.5 Learning IBAO: 2.5 Learning QABA: 2.5 General Contact: https://absc.ku.edu/Trina-Spencer http://www.trinastoolbox.com/ Juniper Gardens Children's Project https://juniper.ku.edu/ Links: Olivia J. Hooker https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/about/heritage/olivia-hooker-biography Carolyn Barcus Carolyn Barcus Interview with Dr. Melissa Tehee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgyE_cJIuY Dr. Carolyn Barcus: Keeper Of The Fire: Mentoring Through Self-Actualizing Education https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003246183-19/dr-carolyn-barcus-keeper-fire-mentoring-self-actualizing-education-pauline-attiyeh-erica-ficklin-devon-isaacs-melissa-tehee?context=ubx&refId=63868e7c-d942-44aa-ac7c-9495a52cd091 Morningside Academy https://morningsideacademy.org/ Educated - Tara Westover https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated Black Applied Behavior Analysts https://babainfo.org/ Articles Referenced Penney, A.M., Bateman, K.J., Veverka, Y. et al. Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00888-9 Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced Natalia Baires https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/ Anita Li https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-a-deep-dive-into-the-inequities-professorship-and-authorship-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-anita-li-phd-bcba-d/ Nicole Hollins https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-49-free-appropriate-public-education-for-all-students-the-role-of-behavior-analysts-in-public-schools-with-dr-nicole-hollins/ James Lee https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-56-supporting-autistic-children-in-low-resource-settings-with-james-lee-phd-bcba-d/ Jeron Trotman https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/ Malika Pritchett https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/ Lisa Aguilar https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheenem-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Episode 167: From Linebacker to Trailblazer: Empowering Neurodivergent People Through Sports

    Episode 167: From Linebacker to Trailblazer: Empowering Neurodivergent People Through Sports
    Jul 5 2024

    In Episode 167 Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board Certified Behavior Analyst and doctoral student at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology. After a brief stint as a linebacker with the NFL's New York Giants, Basim combined his love for sports and his passion for supporting kids and adults with behavioral challenges back to his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and opened Unlimited ABA Sports where he utilizes behavioral science in the context of athletics to improve lives.

    Contact:

    https://www.unlimitedabasports.com/

    Links:

    Team ABA

    https://teamaballc.com/

    Canucks Autism Network

    https://canucksautism.ca/

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

    Black Liberation Psychology

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

    Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-108-culturally-affirming-special-education-in-panamanian-and-muslim-culture-with-dr-naima-bhana-lopez/

    Culturally Safe Harm Reduction

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 166: A Critical Friends Conversation on Harassment In The Field of Applied Behavior Analysis

    Episode 166: A Critical Friends Conversation on Harassment In The Field of Applied Behavior Analysis
    Jun 28 2024
    In Episode 166, Ben chats with Dr. Lauryn Toby, Erica Ranade, and Dr Kristyn Peterson. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual harassment in conference, workplace, and academic settings. The content may be distressing to some listeners. If you find these topics triggering, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. Remember, if you or someone you know is affected by sexual harassment, support and resources are available. In Canada you can call the Sexual Violence Helpline: 1 888-933 9007 https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca/getting-help/sexual-violence-helpline/ In the USA you can call The National Sexual Assualt Telephone Hotline 1 800 656 HOPE (4674) The original purpose of "Me Too" as used by Tarana Burke in 2006 was to empower women through empathy, especially young and vulnerable women. In October 2017, American actress, Alyssa Milano encouraged using the phrase as a hashtag to help reveal the extent of problems with sexual harassment and assault by showing how many people have experienced these events themselves. It therefore encourages women to speak up about their abuses, knowing that they are not alone. The movement spread beyond Hollywood calling out perpetrators in the music industry, sciences, academia, politics and even students in K-12 schools. So-called "whisper networks" have also formed where private lists of "people to avoid "are shared unofficially in nearly every major institution or industry where sexual harassment is common due to power imbalances, including government, media, news, and academia. These lists have the stated purpose of warning other workers in the industry and are shared from person to person, on forums, in private social media groups, and via spreadsheets. (From: Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June 27). MeToo movement. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:41, June 28, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MeToo_movement&oldid=1231354954) One such list has been rumored to exist in the field of applied behavior analysis warning conference attendees and employees of people to avoid or risk exposure to predatory behavior. In this episode, we dig into the experiences of behavior analysts, the availability and usefulness of reporting procedures, and behaviors we can engage in to protect others from perpetrators. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 Learning QABA: 1.0 General Contact: Dr. Lauryn Toby and Eric Ranade https://www.thepsychobabblebcbas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepsychobabblebcbas/ Pre-order Erica and Lauryn’s Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032844183?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX Dr. Kristyn Peterson https://linktr.ee/moralismachina https://www.instagram.com/aba_in_the_wild/ Links: The #MeToo Movement https://metoomvmt.org/ LGBTQIAS Special Interest Group https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqabaisig/ The International Association for Behavior Analysis Position on Sexual Harassment https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/sexual-harassment,-2019.aspx Harassment Reporting Procedure https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/harassment-policy/report-harassment-incident.aspx Behavior Analyst Demographics https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/ Articles Referenced Costa, A. L., & Kallick, B. (1993). Through the Lens of a Critical Friend. Educational Leadership, 51, 49-51. Baires, N.A., Koch, D.S. The Future Is Female (and Behavior Analysis): A Behavioral Account of Sexism and How Behavior Analysis Is Simultaneously Part of the Problem and Solution. Behav Analysis Practice 13, 253–262 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00394-x Stenhouse, L. (1975). An introduction to curriculum research and development. London: Heinemann. Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/
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    56 mins
  • Episode 165: The Road to Black Con 2024 Series: Mini Episode 7

    Episode 165: The Road to Black Con 2024 Series: Mini Episode 7
    Jun 24 2024

    We're excited to share Episode 7 of our Mini-Episode Series: The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference! Episode 7 features conversations with Breanna Kelly, Erykah McClendon, LaKeshia Wells, Akricia Joseph, and Kemy Williams!

    IN PERSON TICKET SALES FOR BLACK CON 2024 END ON JUNE 28TH!

    To register for Black Con go to https://babainfo.org/conference/
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    29 mins
  • Episode 164: Advocating For Indigenous People with Developmental Disabilities

    Episode 164: Advocating For Indigenous People with Developmental Disabilities
    Jun 21 2024
    In Episode 164, Ben chats with Gitxsan-born Indigenous developmental disabilities advocate Frankie (Sii Lu Yee) Abel. Frankie works as an Indigenous Practice Advisor for Community Living BC in rural remote British Columbia while attending Simon Fraser’s Beedie School of Business in the Indigenous Executive MBA program. She is passionate about advocating for Indigenous people and vulnerable adults and children who don't have their voices yet. Frankie hopes to focus her career on bridging the gap between Indigenous people and the rest of the world. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 DEI Contact: https://www.gitanmaax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-abel-8bab06234/ https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/about-us/indigenous-relations/ Links: Residential schools https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/first-person-facing-genocide-mohawk-institute-la-tuque-residential-school-1.6527631 The Indian Residential Schools Surivivors Society https://www.irsss.ca/ The 60s scoop https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/ Indigenous Day school https://irshdc.ubc.ca/learn/indian-day-schools/ Indigenous Foster Care https://themedium.ca/disproportionate-suffering-indigenous-children-and-ongoing-discrimination/ The Gift Of Being Different https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different Shikabe Makwa https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/shkaabe-makwa Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced Rachelle Gladue https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/ Grant Bruno https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/ Louis Busch Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/ Links: DMV Association of Black Behavior Analysts (DMV ABBA) https://www.dmvabba.org/ Black Men in Behavior Analysis https://bmbanetwork.org/ Black Applied Behavior Analysts https://babainfo.org/ Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC) https://www.mobbac.org/ TAP: The ABA Pathfinders https://www.mobbac.org/tap-the-aba-pathfinders Black Women in Behavior Analysis (BWIBAAD) https://bwibaad.org/ ABA Verzus Block Party https://www.linkedin.com/company/abaverzus-block-party/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/ The Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community with Kelly Baird https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-86-the-missouri-black-behavior-analysis-community-mobbac-with-kelly-baird-ma-bcba-cctsi/ Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/ Culturally Responsive Screening Tools for Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities in Nigeria with Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/ Artificial Intelligence and Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Marc Lanovaz https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d/ Black Liberation Psychology with Dr. Evan Auguste https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Road to Black Con 2024 Mini Episode 6 with Dr. Jesca Apamo-Gannon, Ashley Carrigan, Danni Reid, and Jadine Wilson

    The Road to Black Con 2024 Mini Episode 6 with Dr. Jesca Apamo-Gannon, Ashley Carrigan, Danni Reid, and Jadine Wilson
    Jun 19 2024

    On this Juneteenth 2024 we're excited to share Episode 6 of our Mini-Episode Series: The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference! Episode 6 features four separate conversations with BABA 2023 attendees: Dr. Jesca Apamo-Gannon, Ashley Carrigan, Danni Reid, and Jadine Wilson!

    To register for Black Con go to https://babainfo.org/conference/
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    34 mins