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Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis

by Cammie D.

Pop culture and ABA and libations, oh my! Each week we will look at everyday events that occur in pop culture and apply the principles of behavior analysis to scientifically discuss the current trends of behaviors while looking inward and dissecting the functions of our own behaviors that contribute to pop culture. From Karens calling the police on innocent Black people, to the rise of the latest dance trends on TikTok, Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis is where behavioral science and pop culture meet.

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Episodes

  1. You Are Being Played: How to Spot Anti-Trans Dog Whistles

    Dog Whistle: a high-pitched whistle used to train dogs, typically having a sound inaudible to humans. used in reference to a subtly aimed political message that is intended for, and can only be understood by, a particular demographic group. Dr. Gabriella Barrientos, the first PhD-BCBA who...

  2. MAGA: The Dichotomy of Marginalized Trump Supporters

    In this honest and layered conversation, Alex Sagatume, a Cuban American BCBA, unpacks identity, culture, and political tension. This episode discusses cultural nuance within her community, generational divides, and the emotional labor of staying connected across deep political differences. Ft:...

  3. Going No Contact

    This episode delves into the complexities of family relationships, embracing emotional complexity, the impact of going no contact, healing and self-reflection, and the role of community. Ft: Dr. Jamine Dettmering

  4. The Charlie Kirk Playbook: Fear, Soundbites, and the Business of Outrage

    In this episode of The Charlie Kirk Playbook: Fear, Soundbites, and the Business of Outrage, two Black behavior analysts break down how outrage messaging spreads fast and why it sticks. We unpack the fear-based soundbite strategy, the red pill content pipeline, and the growing visibility of Black...

  5. Glinda, The Wicked, White Witch

    The podcast episode features a discussion about the musical 'Wicked' and its portrayal of Black women, as well as the themes of propaganda, discrimination, and white supremacy. The conversation delves into the characters of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring their behavior and the societal…

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  6. gRape Culture in Applied Behavior Analysis

    Drs Karly Cordova (Khy ABA Consulting) and Kristyn Peterson (Moralis Machina) join me to discuss the ever-present, unaddressed problem of rape culture within the field of applied behavior analysis. TW: Sexual assault, sexual violence, rape

  7. Colleague or Colonizer?

    On this episode, two Black women, rooted in the desire for Black liberation, discuss the now infamous Drake-Kendrick rap beef and how this art imitates their professional and personal lives.

  8. The Exhale: BABA

    This week, a few members of Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc. (BABA) join me to discuss all of the things. We discuss Blackness within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), BABA, Inc., BlackCon 2024, and more! Join the Black ABA community at BlackCon July 2024:...

  9. So not hilarious

    Jess Hilarious: Fck you. Do better. Trigger warning: mentions of anti-Blackness and homophobia

  10. Down in the Valley Where the Girl’s Get Naked

    Have you ever considered the behaviors needed to successfully patron at a strip club? Or how to appropriately engage with $ex workers? No? Well, take a listen to none other than Landa Fox, BCBA, Certified Sexual Health Educator

  11. Putting Personality Tests Into Daily Use

    This week, Kelsey Seko joins me to discuss different personality tests and how to put them into every day use.

  12. Racism Within the Anti ABA Movement

    This week, Dr. Mari and I discuss the racism that shows up within the Anti ABA movement and the ABA Neurodiversity movement.

  13. Blossoming Friendships

    This week’s episode is with Dr. Stephanie Augustin of Blossoming Behavior. We discuss the importance of friendships, and our the foundations built within our friendships can generalize to other realms of our interpersonal lives

  14. Jeffery Dahmer: A Psycho-Behavior Analytic Perspective

    Listen to a psycho-behavior analytic perspective of Jeffery Dahmer.

  15. Rebirth

    King Bey is at is again!

  16. What About Your Friendssssssss?!

    Why is it so hard making friends in your 30s?

  17. Down in the valley where the boys get naked

    Where are the safe spaces for us Black Queers?

  18. The Rebel Vigilante

    We're back! Tune in to see what kept us away.

  19. The Slap Heard 'Round the World

    A hot take on the "slap heard 'round the world". We apply cultural context and discuss varying social media responses on what is one the most layered and controversial events to happen in pop culture so far this year.

  20. Work, work, work, work, work... struggles.

    This week we discuss the mental violence that is directly correlated from working in systems of oppression.

  21. Love & Tiktok Pt. 2

    Join us as we discuss Tiktok and this week's fallout of Modern Chelsea Warrior Princess and performative allyship

  22. Love and Tiktok

    Modern Warrior.. Chelsea... Aunt Karen... TAKE US OUT OF THE GROUP CHAT! TW: sexual assault, white woman tears, racism

  23. #GMFOAT

    You're not broken, your give a f*ck is. Jami joins me to discuss her perspective of me Becoming Unf*ckwithable.

  24. I am determined to be happy, guilt free

    Adrienne Bradley and danyelle beal join me to talk about embodying Black love guilt free.

  25. All of the things

    I catch up with Melody and we talk about all of the things: Mel’s engagement, the art of happiness, her new business Behavioral Wellness Map LLC, dismantling systems of oppression, and much more!

  26. Brown Skin

    Keenia Simmons, founder of Rae Skin Essentials, joins me to discuss mental health, particularly Black mental health, weight loss transformations, and skin care. IG: raeskinessentials | Website: https://raeskinessentials.com

  27. Life With ABA

    This week I am joined by the Life With ABA creator Jerval Johnson. Jerval is a Black mother, BCBA, PHD student, and business owner. We talk about how she does all of the things while also dealing with the impact of anti-Blackness both within the field of ABA and otherwise.

  28. The Royal F*ckery

    Join danyelle beal and me as we discuss just a snippet of everything we’ve been unpacking after watching Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah about her racist ass in-laws

  29. It Takes a Village

    On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dominique Shorter-Taylor AKA Dom The BCBA Mom. Dominique Shorter- Taylor is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), CEO of Shorter-Taylor Behavior Consulting and Co-Founder of Beyond ABA, LLC. Together we discuss Black motherhood, what it’s like being a...

  30. Becoming The Bedfords

    Shelby and Torrean Bedford join me to talk about Black love, specifically about Black marriage. Lets dig a little deeper together to better understand a small version of their Black marriage from a behavioral perspective.

  31. "I Wanna Be a Scientist and a Hair Stylist"

    Mini episode with my God daughter. Welcome Harleigh!

  32. Centering Joy vs. Centering Pain

    Today, my co-admins of the Mental Health Support for BIPOC ABA Practitioners join me to discuss the importance of the space that we have created. We discuss how important mental health support is for BIPOC individuals, and how to be careful not to center white supremacy in our mental health reform.

  33. The Other Side of Things

    Last week I talked to my parents about their lives and their love and acceptance of me. This week I explore what life was like without that.

  34. Making a Morgan

    My mother and father join me to discuss their lives, their parenting style, and to answer the questions that you, the listeners, have ask them. Join us as we discuss the journey of making a Morgan

  35. Love, sex, and behavior analysis

    Sarah Trautman and Dr. Megan Miller and I discuss my favorite things: love, sex, and behavior analysis... and yoni eggs.

  36. What's the White Version of Knuck If You Buck?

    Kat, Adrienne, and Tyanna join me to talk about pants suits, pig blood, "Christina Aguilera", and white songs that bang.

  37. Black Joy Is a Revolution

    danyelle Beal joins me this week to discuss doing the heart work to access joy! Take a listen as we talk about our new community Defy, gratitude, joy, and so much more!

  38. Boys Don’t Cry

    Today, three beautiful Black male BCBAs join me to center their voices and experiences as Black men in Behavior Analysis, but more importantly, their experiences as Black men in America. Bryant Antoine, Tyler Artis, and Shawn Capell join me to talk some shit and get real about what it’s like…

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  39. New year, same you... unless you listen to this episode

    I am joined by some of my favorite twins, Gabriella, MAE, BCBA, LBA, and Dr. Gemma, DrPH, MPH, CHES, LAT, ATC, USAW, CPT, FMS, RYT-200 of Twice Consulting Services! Together we discuss how to make those damn new year resolutions actually work... and if they even should be a thing in the first...

  40. Sub-wayyyyy

    Amber eats Brian's sandwich. Amber loses the sandwich. Amber and Brian PCS from Germany to Cali. Where did the sandwich go?

  41. Bad Ass Mother F******s

    This week on LSABA, I am joined by my fellow Behavior Analysts in Military Families #BAMF Amber and Gabriella. Together we discuss some of our experiences of impact by virtue of being affiliated with the military.

  42. DMs Shawty!

    This, I dive into the inbox to answer many of the questions that have been asked!! Keep 'em coming!!

  43. Un-TEAL There is a Cure

    On today’s episode, I answer my two most asked questions: “Camille, how did you know you had ovarian cancer? And what was it like?”

  44. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Episode

    The function of my behavior for the upcoming episode is simple: attention.

  45. Mov’n On Up

    3 long time friends discuss adulting, friendship, and how to navigate supervising your friends. Welcome to the show Mindy and Nik! PS., happy birthday Nakia!

  46. Note to self: it’s okay to admit that you have a good thing, I promise.

    Arin & Kristen from BH3 join Jami and I to wrap up (for now) my mini series surrounding love, relationships, and couples. This episode is authentic, raw, unadulterated ABA and positive psychology. We step into a place of bravery and discuss our relationships and how we first show up every day as...

  47. The Art of Putting Sugar on Shit

    In this week’s episode, Jami joins me again to discuss communication, which as we’ve conceptualized it to mean, is really the art of putting sugar on shit.

  48. Shits About to Get Real

    Join us in a few hours as we continue our couples series

  49. Not Your Relationship Goals

    In this episode, I discuss the 5 love languages, the 4 functions of behavior, and more! Join me and Jami as we dive deep into our relationship and why we are not “relationship goals”... because who is?

About this show

Pop culture and ABA and libations, oh my! Each week we will look at everyday events that occur in pop culture and apply the principles of behavior analysis to scientifically discuss the current trends of behaviors while looking inward and dissecting the functions of our own behaviors that contribute to pop culture. From Karens calling the police on innocent Black people, to the rise of the latest dance trends on TikTok, Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis is where behavioral science and pop culture meet.

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Cammie D.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis have?

Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis has 52 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 8, 2026.

What is Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis about?

Pop culture and ABA and libations, oh my! Each week we will look at everyday events that occur in pop culture and apply the principles of behavior analysis to scientifically discuss the current trends of behaviors while looking inward and dissecting the functions of our own behaviors that...

How often does Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis release new episodes?

Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis publishes monthly, based on its 52 episodes since August 2020.

Who hosts Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis?

Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis is created and hosted by Cammie D..
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