In the Field: The ABA Podcast

In the Field: The ABA Podcast

Allyson Wharam

Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (17)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
68%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Welcome to In the Field- The ABA Podcast, hosted by Allyson Wharam. This podcast is a resource hub for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), business owners, training coordinators, individual supervisors, and graduate students accruing fieldwork in ABA.

Allyson, the creator of Sidekick, an innovative online curriculum and learning portal for behavior analysts, dives into the nuances of ABA with a focus on quality supervision, which she believes is the cornerstone of the field. Each episode offers information on topics relevant to ABA professionals, ranging from effective strategies for supervision, innovations in the field, to practical advice for improving service quality and outcomes for clients.

In the Field- The ABA Podcast is not just a show; it's a community for those who are passionate about enhancing their knowledge, skills, and practices in ABA. The podcast features interviews with experts, discussions on emerging trends, and shares actionable tips to help listeners invest in their professional growth and the advancement of the field.

Whether you are driving to an in-home session, taking a break in your busy day, or seeking inspiration and guidance, this podcast is your companion in fostering excellence in ABA. Join us as we explore, learn, and grow together in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

For more resources and information, visit our website at www.sidekicklearning.net.

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Vision, Systems, and Sustainability: Inside the ABA Business Journey of April and Stephen Smith

Jun 10, 2026 51m Transcript

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with April and Stephen Smith of 3PieSquared and the ABA Business Leaders Podcast. April is a BCaBA with nearly three decades of experience…

More Than a Supervisor: How Mentorship Shapes Clinical Decision Making and Career Growth in ABA with Dr. Becky Eldridge

May 20, 2026 55m Transcript

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Becky Eldridge, Ph.D. BCBA-D, researcher, and mentor with 17 years of experience in behavior analysis. Becky brings both personal…

Expanding Your ABA Career: Behavior Analysis in Residential and Foster Care Settings with Arthur Hairston

May 06, 2026 44m Transcript

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Arthur Hairston, BCBA and entrepreneur, to talk about a corner of our field that most BCBAs never get exposure to: residential…

Building a Referral Network That Actually Works: ABA Marketing and Care Collaboration with Matt Harrington

Apr 22, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Matt Harrington, BCBA® and founder of Provider Spark, the Behaviorist Book Club, and ABA Digital Marketing to talk about marketing…

Developing Better Interventions through Efficiency, Assent, and Foundational Skills with Steve Ward

Apr 01, 2026 52m Transcript

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Steve Ward, BCBA® and co-founder of Whole Child Consulting, to explore how efficiency, assent, and foundational learning repertoires…

Common Training Mistakes in ABA Organizations (and What to Do Instead)

Mar 25, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Training in ABA Organizations with Shannon BiagiIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Biagi to unpack common training mistakes we see across ABA…

Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim Zercher

Nov 04, 2025 47m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim ZercherIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Timothy Zercher, entrepreneur and…

The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli Clauser

Oct 08, 2025 57m Transcript

Podcast Episode: The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli ClauserIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder…

Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni

Oct 07, 2025 54m

Podcast Episode: Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" GavoniIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Paul Gavoni (better…

Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee Courrau

Aug 27, 2025 51m Transcript

Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee CourrauIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Lee Courrau, behavior analyst and founder of Launch Kids…

Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris Topham

Aug 13, 2025 45m Transcript

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris TophamIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Chris Topham, BCBA and co-founder of…

S1E27 Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April & Stephen Smith

Jul 30, 2025 53m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April and Stephen SmithIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with April and Stephen Smith of 3 Pie Squared, two…

S1E26 Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff and Supervisees in ABA with Amy Theobold

Jul 16, 2025 56m Transcript

🎙️ In the Field: The ABA Podcast Episode 26: Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff & Supervisees with Amy TheoboldIn this episode, I chat with Amy Theobold—clinic owner and executive…

S1E25 Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen Byra

Jul 02, 2025 56m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen ByraIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kristen…

Episode 24 | Structuring Group Supervision for Maximum Impact (Part 2)

Jun 17, 2025 20m

🎙️ “In the Field” – Group Supervision Part 2 Hosted by Allyson Wharam🎧 Episode Overview: In this follow-up episode, Allyson Wharam dives into how to structure group supervision so it’s not just…

S2E23 Episode 23 | Group Supervision in ABA Fieldwork (Part 1)

Jun 10, 2025 13m

🎙️ Podcast Summary: “In the Field” – Group Supervision Part 1 Hosted by Allyson Wharram🎧 Episode Overview: In this solo episode, Alison War introduces the first part of a two-part series on group…

S2E22 Collaboration Across Disciplines: Insights from Rose Griffin, SLP & BCBA

May 28, 2025 35m

Episode Description In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I talk with Rose Griffin, founder of ABA Speech and one of fewer than 500 professionals dually certified as a speech-language…

S2E21 Supervision Stories | Applying ABA to Your Own Life with Lindsay Milnes

May 09, 2025 31m

🎙️ In This Episode of Supervision StoriesIn the kickoff episode of our Supervision Stories series, I chat with Lindsay Milnes, a newly certified BCBA who took a creative, values-driven approach to…

S2E20 Practical OBM for BCBA®s: How to Drive Organizational Change with Mellanie Page

May 01, 2025 42m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with Mellanie Page, CEO of The ABA Collective and Executive VP of Operations at ABS Kids. Mellanie brings a rare blend of clinical and…

S2E19 Building Better Systems: Leadership, Supervision, and Organizational Culture with Liz Matthews (Part 2)

Apr 23, 2025 32m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, host Allyson Wharam continues her conversation with Liz Matthews, CEO of EMG Consulting. After exploring burnout and personal evolution in Part 1,…

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