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đď¸ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy PodcastIn Session: ABA - Fact or Fiction?In this episode of In Session, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA joins us to explore common myths, highlight what effective ABA really looks like, and share guidance on how parents can identify quality providers. Tune in for clear, practical information to help you make informed decisions for your childâs care.
2025-11-2644 min
Tubular Teens with TitansTubular Teens with Titans S02E20 - EpilogueIn the aftermath of the shocking battle between the Guardians and Tirich Mir, how does Dragon cove, and the families of the Guardians, recover?Narrator- Shayne PatrickCatherine Avalon - Lesile TrautmanLeo Avalon - Aram VartianCamille Avalon - Melanie DollGaia/Janet Humo - SarahCarter Humo - Wil GouldDesdemona George - Sara RobertsReginald Thaddeus - Kyle GouldTara Terra - Kaylee JungPhineas Terra - Adam BeltaineJohnny Dakota - Noah Clemons
2025-08-1816 min
Under The PuppetSarah Oh (Five Nights At Freddy's, Muppets, Barbarian and the Troll)http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Sarah Oh is a puppeteer and improvisor who got her start in puppetry working on the Jim Henson Company Show Splash and Bubbles.  Since then she's worked with The Muppets, Puppet Up Uncensored, Postmodern Jukebox and on TV shows like Kidding and The Barbarian and the Troll as well the blockbuster film Five Nights At Freddy's as well as the upcoming sequel Five Nights At Freddy's 2!  I chat with Sarah about her puppetry career on this episode of Under The Puppet. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Sarah Oh by b...
2025-06-011h 04
Hi Rasmus & FriendsThe Story Behind Building, Selling, and Starting Again: Sarah Trautmanâs JourneyIn this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Sarah Trautman â a dynamic leader and entrepreneur who has worn many hats in the ABA community and beyond.
From founding and selling her own ABA business, to launching a jewelry line, to mentoring countless professionals, Sarah's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Now stepping into a new CEO role, she continues to innovate, coach, and empower others in the field.
Join us for a candid conversation about leadership, reinvention, and staying true to your passions â both inside and outside of ABA. đâ¨
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2025-01-0652 min
Nourish with Nicole Radio#122 - Overcoming food anxiety and building a healthy relationship with food with Sarah StraussIn this episode, Iâm joined by special guest Sarah, as we dive deep into a topic that many of us have struggled with: our relationship with food. From unhealthy eating patterns to food anxiety, we share our personal journeys of overcoming the fear and guilt associated with food.
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2024-11-1344 min
Created Creative PodcastEp 25 Reshaping Stories Through Travel with Sarah RaymondJoin Dawn and Ruth on a magical journey with Sarah from Sunlight Tours, where stories intersect with faith and community-building. From knitting excursions in Scotland to spiritual pilgrimages in Israel, Sunlight Tours crafts unforgettable odysseys that reshape the travelerâs narrative. Listen in as Sarah shares her unconventional path from pastoral work to story-driven travel adventures and how she has navigated through pandemic upheavals and geopolitical crises. The three also discuss some unique challenges of female entrepreneurs and brainstorm a new elevator pitch for Sarahâs business.Find out more about Sarah's company and tours at sunlighttours.org
2024-05-1336 min
The Wealth and Wellness StudioAdhd, Autism, and Understanding Neurodivergence - Dr. OIt seems like nowadays more and more people are identifying as ADHD and Autistic. Is it really that people used to not have ADHD? Are we just more educated now with more tools? Could our attention spans be decreasing. Is all of this a trauma response? How do you get tested, and how can you know if you really have ADHD? If you do have it, how do you manage it, when do you know you need medication, can you manage it with just lifestyle changes? It can be an overwhelming topic to handle - and with all the...
2024-04-271h 15
Catching Up to FIOn the Road With Catching Up to FI | Tony's Journey | 032Becky and guest co-host, Mark Trautman, talk to Tony about his journey to FI and retirement while on a cruise to Alaska.  This is part of a new series called On the Road with Catching Up to FI. đ Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financi...
2023-08-3131 min
The Contingency CliqueEpisode 37: "Keep Ya Head Up"Todays guest speaker episode brings to us an incredible Tupac loving (peep the nod to Mr. Shakur in the title of the episode), coffee addicted, badass...Sarah Trautman. Sarah is the co founder of Defy Community along with MANY other accolades. Our real and honest conversation talks about what we deal with in the field and how it's SO MUCH more than clinical skills. My obsession is real, and I can't wait to connect more with Sarah in the future. A literal queen! Mentions from the episode:Defy CommunityDefy Community InstaTake the...
2022-10-1354 min
defy communityEpisode 28: It all started with Ralston's Drug Store & Chaka Khan...Mandy Ralston has been in the field of Behavior Analysis so long she used to mail VHS tapes to her mentor, Dr. Vince Carbone, to have him provide her with feedback (true story). Growing up the youngest of 4 children in a small West Virginia town helped Mandy realize 2 things pretty early in life - that she wanted to have more autonomy and choice as soon as possible and coming out in West Virginia was not going to be easy. So, Mandy moved to Kentucky to live as her authentic self, discovered Behavior Analysis in her early 20s and started her...
2021-06-3056 min
defy communityEpisode 27: defy Live Q&AFor this week's episode, Sarah Trautman hosted the defy podcast LIVE and SOLO! This show aired live on the defy.community Facebook and Instagram and it featured many listeners questions submitted to Sarah. So if you missed the live stream, don't sweat it! You can check out this very special episode of the defy podcast right here!Â
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2021-06-2452 mindefy communityEpisode 26: The Possibility is ALWAYS YESZahra Hajiaghamohseni believes that anything is possible if you are truly passionate about the work that you do (and are willing to work really REALLY hard, ask questions and find great mentors). Zahra has applied this positive attitude to her work. She founded 2 companies, completed her PhD in Behavior Analysis (it took 10-years, but who cares) and STILL loves what she does. Zahra also believes in being willing to tackle hard problems. Sheâs chosen to tackle the problem of insufficient numbers of quality field supervisors in Behavior Analysis. Hear how sheâs proposing that this issue can be solv...
2021-06-161h 06
defy communityEpisode 25: You're Too Difficult to Work With...Devon Sundberg started working with people with disabilities as a teenager in Terre Haute, Indiana. After she graduated from college she answered an ad in a newspaper (like for reals, an actual printed newspaper) looking for people interested in working at an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinic. Little did she know this would become her career. Â Devon met her husband, Carl, at the clinic they both worked at and in 2009 they started their own ABA business, the Behavior Analysis Center for Autism. Indiana was the first state to pass an autism health insurance law and Devon spent a lot o...
2021-06-1051 min
defy communityEpisode 24: Hustle & HeartAlex âHoopâ Hooper was born and raised in Oakland. Her mom worked a 2nd job at the most elite private schools in the Bay Area in order to ensure that Alex and her sister were able to receive the best education possible. As a result Alex had to stay late after school while her mom worked. So, in order to combat her boredom she started to play sports. And she got really good, especially at basketball. Alex parlayed her basketball skills into a scholarship to Ohio Wesleyan where she was first introduced to group fitness classes while recovering from an i...
2021-06-021h 07defy communityEpisode 23: I Did It My WayHoda Mehr grew up in Iran with a father who loved to invest in the stock market. As a little girl she used to ride with her father as he picked up investment dividend checks from companies he had invested in. Conversations about money and business were a daily part of her life. When Hoda immigrated to the US she learned that most people didnât have open conversations about money, but theyâd have open conversations about literally ANYTHING and EVERYTHING else. After Hoda applied for a few of her dream jobs and was rejected, she realized that she...
2021-05-2655 min
defy communityEpisode 22: Eating Like Iâm WorthyLau Macciavelli is passionate about teaching women to ditch restrictive diets and learn how to eat like they are worthy. But this isnât simply a marketing strategy to get more clients; Lau has spent years struggling with her body image and her relationship with food. Learn how Lau has used her passion for nutrition and fitness, the power of behavior science (especially habit formation) and truly accepting herself to launch her own business - Lifestyle by Lau. Lauâs energy is infectious, so come on and listen to her and Sarah chat about how theyâve learned that the only w...
2021-05-1949 min
Basically FamousFeral PeopleThe girls are ready to put their best face forward with a new beauty influencer hitting the scene, debate over the top celebrations and giggle over some super sleuthing.Â
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Veronica Rodriguez / @vepyrod
Ally Grizzard / @allygrizzard
Courtney Kerr / @kerrently
Amanda /@amwstyledÂ
Megan Lavallie / @meganlavallie (TikTok)
Amber Lancaster / @amberlancaster
Ashlee Nichols / @ashleeknichols
Katy Roach / @livingmybeststyle
Rachel Parcell / @rachparcell
Kelsie Bynum / @kelsiebynum
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2021-05-1855 min
defy communityEpisode 21: I Want to Solve ProblemsThere are people in the world who see problems and wait for someone else to tackle them. And then there are people who see problems and immediately think âWhat can I do to solve this?â Sara Litvak is one of those people. Saraâs identity as someone who doesnât wait around for others to take action was heavily influenced by her late grandmother, Rosa. Rosa immigrated to the US from Russia and spent her entire life advocating for her most vulnerable students. Rosa talked to Sara like an adult from the time she was very young and encouraged her to s...
2021-05-1248 min
defy communityEpisode 20: Be, Do, HaveGina Kershaw grew-up in a family that emphasized higher education as the pathway to success. So what did she do? Became a criminal defense lawyer. By all accounts Gina was living her best life - great job, happy marriage, wonderful kids. But she was noticing a pattern. Almost every woman she encountered in her work was stuck in a life where they couldnât see their own potential and were resigned to being unvalued and unhappy. This became unbearable to Gina, along with the other dysfunctions within the criminal justice system, so she WALKED AWAY. Learn how Gina has be...
2021-05-0548 mindefy communityEpisode 19: Using My Voice To Do BetterDr. Megan Miller decided a long time ago that she wasnât going to be afraid to use her voice to bring attention to issues that mattered to her. As a Behavior Analyst Dr. Miller has worked to elevate the value and experiences of practitioners in a field that has historically given more attention and respect to individuals in academia. In this episode Dr. Miller shares how her own graduate and professional experiences have shaped HOW she uses her voice and WHAT sheâs committed to using it for. Â Dr. Miller will also discuss WHY sheâs adopted a growth...
2021-03-2456 mindefy communityEpisode 18: Just Do ItMcKenna Doe was born and raised by a loving, supportive family in Huntington Beach, California. She also happens to be an identical twin. McKenna and her sister grew-up with a closeness that many twins experience together. But McKenna was always fearful of hurting her sisterâs feelings so she learned to minimize her accomplishments. This created an environment where McKenna doubted herself and her abilities.
In college at University of San Diego McKenna found an incredible network of support within her sorority which helped her be able to embrace her skills and gifts. As a result McKenna go...
2021-03-1748 min
defy communityEpisode 17: Team Letâs Not Do ThatHolding space and including non-binary folks has been a priority for defy community. Have we done a great job of this? We donât think so. As part of our effort to cultivate space for our non-binary members we worked with one of our colleagues, Worner Leland, of Upswing Advocates, to help us do better. Worner graciously agreed to sit down with Sarah to talk about their personal story and to share their expert advice on how ANYONE can educate themselves to better understand their own gender constructs/beliefs, the diversity within gender identities and how to avoid being on...
2021-03-1043 min
defy communityEpisode 16: Death is NOT cleanAdrienne Bradley was born and raised in a traditional black family in Troy, Michigan. Her father had a great job as an engineer at GM and she enjoyed all the privileges of a secure, middle class upbringing. When the auto industry tanked in 2008 Adrienneâs father lost his job and couldnât secure another one. This was a turning point for Adrienneâs family, their financial security and for her fatherâs mental and physical health. Over the next 4-years Adrienneâs relationship with her father deteriorated until she was eventually kicked out of the house. When Adrienneâs father died...
2021-03-0343 mindefy communityEpisode 15: Prey, TellTiffany Bluhm was abandoned as a baby in New Delhi and adopted by a white family. Growing up as the only brown skinned girl in a small town in the Pacific Northwest Tiffany experienced overt racism. She also learned to be an agreeable, conflict-avoidant woman of color in order to preserve her value. But in junior high she discovered Christianity. Tiffanyâs faith has helped her to transform her life. Sheâs learned how to harness her gifts of resiliency and the ability to connect with ANYONE in order to make a positive impact. Specifically, Tiffany has written a new...
2021-02-2555 min
defy communitydefy Goes Live!Each month, the defy.community podcast will be going live. This episode aired across defy.community social media on 2/10/21 and it features Sarah Trautman, Dr. Emily Callahan, and Cammie Morgan discussing life after surviving cancer and other health crises.Â
2021-02-221h 01
defy communityEpisode 14: How I Learned to Speak Life Into MyselfChauntae Gold grew-up with 2 parents who loved her fiercely, but also were very strict. They thought this was the best way to protect her against the hardships they had each faced. But Chauntae felt isolated and insecure. As a result Chauntae rebelled against her parentâs restrictions with alcohol and drugs. Learn how Chauntae was able to speak life back into herself when she rediscovered her love for fitness and nutrition and how sheâs using the best of behavioral science to help her clients achieve their nutrition goals.
A little more about Chauntaeâs work: The Path t...
2021-02-1745 min
defy communityEpisode 13: When the mold doesnât fit you, BREAK ITLiat Sacks & Casey McDaniel are Behavior Analysts who each discovered early in their careers that the typical BCBA job was NOT going to work for them. So, they broke the mold and created their own path with their podcast, Behavior Bitches and BCBA test prep, SNABA. In this episode Liat & Casey have a candid conversation with Sarah about what itâs really been like to grow their business under the spotlight of social media and the biggest misconceptions that people have about them.Â
Show Notes:Â
Behavior Bitches: https://behaviorbitches.com/Â
Study Notes ABA: https...
2021-02-101h 01
Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior AnalysisLove, sex, and behavior analysisSarah Trautman and Dr. Megan Miller and I discuss my favorite things: love, sex, and behavior analysis... and yoni eggs.
2021-02-0456 mindefy communityEpisode 12: When Will My Dream Be Realized?Camille learned at a young age that no matter how hard she tried, she was never allowed to fully realize her dreams. She wasnât allowed to engage in the activities she enjoyed as a child, wasnât allowed to go to the university she worked so hard to get into and couldnât find a job that was a good fit for her. Now, as she is embarking on a new journey as a business owner Camille is starting to better understand and reconcile her experiences as a black woman and what she needs to be able to fully...
2021-02-0357 mindefy communityEpisode 11: The PhD with 2 Chronic Mental IllnessesDr. Allison Bickelman has an amazing career that she finds meaningful, a part-time job teaching at a university, is well liked and admired by her friends and colleagues, an adorable dog named Scooby...and two chronic mental illnesses. Learn how the 1994 LA-Northridge earthquake affected Dr. Bickelman and how her anxiety and depression has manifested throughout her life. Despite a wonderful relationship with her longtime therapist and a fulfilling career, nothing prepared Dr. Bickelman for the impact that COVID-19 and long-term isolation from others would have on her. In November 2020 Dr. Bickelman came the closest sheâs ever been to en...
2021-01-271h 00
defy communityEpisode 10: Real Talk with Team defyWe get it. Thereâs a LOT of questions about who we are and what weâre all about. In this episode 6 members of Team defy talk candidly about why they decided to be a part of our community, how weâre having hard conversations as a team to create authentic relationships with each other and why we are so passionate about the work that we do. Weâll also share some of our fave stories of working together and some embarrassing little known facts, too.
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2021-01-201h 10defy communityEpisode 9: Why Am I Not Enough?Nicole Ju moved to a predominantly white suburb with her Chinese-immigrant parents when she was in elementary school. Her parents moved to provide Nicole and her siblings with the American dream - a safe community, good schools and a nice house. But, despite their good intentions Nicole was subjected to racism and shamed for how she looked. As an elite athlete focused on ballet and swimming she always felt like she didnât measure up. She was never enough. This manifested into an eating disorder, suicide attempts and multiple in-patient treatment stays. Nicole has worked hard the past 15-years to...
2021-01-1349 mindefy communityEpisode 8: The Majorette with MigrainesKaty Carothers was living her best 16-year-old teenage majorette life when she experienced a migraine for the first time. Little did she know that migraines and chronic pain management would become the dominant factor in her life. Learn how Katy was able to finally obtain effective treatment, the role that acceptance and commitment therapy has played in her pain management, why self-care really matters (spoiler alert, Katy is terrible at meditating) and strategies for engaging in self-advocacy to ensure you receive the right kind of medical care.
Show Notes:
âLoving What Isâ by Byron Katie
2021-01-061h 03
defy communityEpisode 7: Iâm Here for a ReasonCamille âCammieâ Morgan was a 16-year-old cheerleader when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Cammie won the battle against cancer, but spent over 10-years in constant pain as a result of a myriad of reproductive issues. As a black woman Cammieâs own assessment of her pain was constantly questioned and minimized. Hear how Cammie was able to finally get her pain under control, how her trauma and experiences led her to question whether or not she wanted to live, how she has prioritized working on her mental health and how Behavior Analysis helped her realize that she is here f...
2020-12-3051 min
defy communityEpisode 6: Sometimes when youâre the most lost, youâre the closest to being foundSarah Trautman lives life BIG! Big hair, big hoops, big mouth. Sheâs used her leadership, business and public speaking skills to help her attain a lot of professional success. But what about the private person behind the public persona? How did Sarah create such a huge division between who she âplaysâ on stage and at work and who she is at home? How has 2020 forced her to reconcile her identity to herself? And what comes next? Listen as danyelle beal flips the script on defyâs podcast host and makes her get uncomfortably vulnerable, open and...soft (seriously, it happe...
2020-12-231h 00
BehaviorbabePeace Out 2020 with Sarah TrautmanIn this very special, hour-long episode, Sarah Trautman and Dr. Kelly discuss all things 2020. They speak of how this year started with optimism and intention. Then, became one filled with chaos and heartbreak, most notably with the loss of autism advocate and friend, Feda and her son, Mu. In this episode, Sarah and Dr. Kelly kick 2020 to the curb and talk about what really matters in life! Join them as they take a candid look back at 2020 and a cautiously optimistic look ahead to 2021.
2020-12-211h 05
defy communityEpisode 5: Real Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccines aka "When can we go back to a dance club?!?"Dr. Alycia Halladay has been working full-time from home during the pandemic while also mothering her twin daughters (one of whom is on the autism spectrum). Dr. Halladay is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation and has authored over 50 scientific publications. In a nutshell, Dr. Halladay is a smartie pants and loves to share her love of science with anyone who will listen to her. On this episode Dr. Halladay talks about her own story as a mother of a young daughter with autism. She also provides up-to-date information about the current status of COVID-19 vaccines...
2020-12-161h 09defy communityEpisode 4: The Ripple EffectâGrowing up I never saw people like me in power...and I wanted to change thatâ. Carolina Gonzalez was born to a Guatemalan father and Mexican mother. She and her 5 siblings were raised in Watts by her maternal grandmother after her mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 5-years-old. Carolina constantly questioned the religious and cultural traditions of her Mexican family - why did she have to stay in the house while her brothers went out to play? Why did she have to make food for the entire family? Carolina wanted more. Learn how Carolina became the first pers...
2020-12-091h 02defy communityEpisode 3: People will remember my namedanyelle beal was born when her teen mother was in prison for murdering her father in self-defense. She spent her childhood being abused and passed through the foster care system as her mother battled alcohol and drug addiction. danyelle swore she wouldnât turn out like her mother, but then found herself pregnant by an abusive partner at the age of 19 AND with custody of her younger brother after her mother died. BUT, despite all of the challenges of her live, danyelle has found a path forward - becoming a BCBA, business owner, and wife to the love of he...
2020-12-0254 min
defy communityEpisode 2: Let her go...An Chang spent the first part of her life in Taiwan being neglected by her birth parents and bullied by her peers. She was adopted by her paternal aunt and moved to Los Angeles at age 8. An didnât understand how the circumstances related to her birth parentâs own experiences impacted her childhood until she discovered Behavior Analysis. Anâs ability to maintain a circumstantial view of life has allowed her to forgive her birth parents and have helped her to exceed even her own wildest dreams.
Show Notes:
K-Lab at Cal State Northridge
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2020-11-2557 min
defy communityEpisode 1: The Cancer Club...thereâs no on-boarding, no handbook and no one joins by choiceEmily Callahan looked like she had it ALL - a great marriage, her dream job and an awesome kid. And then her entire life changed when her 3-year-old son, Jack, was diagnosed with cancer. Emily had to relocate her family to a different state in order for her son to receive the best treatment, had to quit her job and navigate her marriage through a crisis. Learn how Emily was able to use her training as a psychologist and behavior analyst to help her make it through to the other side and why her female relationships helped her hold...
2020-11-191h 01
It Has To Be SaidAutism Treatment & Big BusinessAbstract:The first chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA ! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Sarah will discuss autism treatment in the age of big business. The panelists will take a deep dive into how big business is affecting autism intervention while inviting questions for the audience.Learning Objectives:Â
At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify what big business is as it relates to autism intervention.Â
At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least two...
2020-10-211h 32
Behavior BitchesSarah Trautman-Eslinger the #HustleQueenOn episode 17 we have a new bitch in town. Liat had #lupusproblems and was not on this episode but not to worry we had one BADASS QUEEN in the field of Behavior Analysis fill in. We talked all about what it means to be a new BCBA, how important quality supervision is, and how crucial it is to find mentors and companies who match your morals and values. Sarah is a real, raw, and relatable BCBA who has over 20 years experience in the field. If you are feeling like you need some motivation or direction in your career, you...
2019-09-301h 10
Leadership Happy Hour108 - Do You Have Who It Takes? With Steve TrautmanâAn investment in knowledge pays the best interest.â â Benjamin Franklin In today's economy, you know that it's our people that are the commodity that we're all fighting to keep. It's not just about recruiting the right people...it's about what you do when you've got them on that makes the difference. Not just in their care and feeding but in harnessing the power of their knowledge. This week I'm talking to Steve Trautman and the topic is, Do you Have WHO It Takes To Execute Your Strategy? I learned a lot from Steve as we discussed...
2019-02-0951 min
Sr PlusSarah Trautman-Eslinger - President of CalABASarah Trautman-Eslinger is the owner of STE Consultants, a leading ABA provider agency in northern California (STEconsultants.com). She also currently serves as President of the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA). In this interview we discuss the origins and future goals of her company, strategic initiatives underway with CalABA, how to build great organizational culture within ABA agencies, and general thoughts on the future of our field.
2018-10-051h 15
The Good Work | The Event CompanyMeet: The GroupiesIn this episode of "The Good Work," youâll be introduced to the rest of the team at The Event Company. Hear from Kali & Sarah (and perhaps an intern or two) on why they chose event planning, their most memorable event moments and the best trends they are seeing in the industry! Please join us in welcoming Event Designers, Kali Trautman and Sarah Roseland.
2018-07-3025 min