Skinner’s Locker Room

Dr. Scott O'Donnell returns to Skinner's Locker Room to dive deep into Relational Frame Theory (RFT), practical behavior analysis, and how these ideas apply to sports, billiards, and personal performance.

We talk fantasy football strategy, transforming stimulus functions, self-monitoring with data charts, breathing and visualization techniques, and real-world interventions for oppositional behavior — all interwoven with humor, spor...

In this intriguing episode, Amy and Jimmy dive into the expansive world of behavior analysis with their guest, Dr. Scott O'Donnell. The conversation navigates through various aspects of behavior analysis beyond its typical applications, steering into golf, billiards, mental health, and RFT.

Dr. O'Donnell shares insights from his research reviewing golf swings and schedules of reinforcement and how behavior analysis transcends tradi...

Welcome to another episode of Skinner's Locker Room. In this episode we dive into the fascinating intersection of behavioral science, coaching, and authenticity with our special guest, Dr. Paul 'Paulie Gloves' Gavoni.

As a a globally recognized thought leader and bestselling author, Dr. Gavoni shares his thoughts on the science of behavior with straightforward strategies that drive performance and effect lasting change across diver...

Welcome to the latest episode of Skinner's Locker Room, with hosts Amy Bukszpan and Jimmy O'Brien. This episode explores everything from how to be an expert witness to dissecting buzzwords and hot topics in behavior analysis with special guest Dr. Merrill Winston (don't call him Winston Merrill).

With over 35 years of expertise, Dr. Winston offers an engaging discussion on the ethical complexities surrounding restraint, trauma-info...

Join hosts Amy Bukszpan and Jimmy O'Brien as they delve into a captivating discussion with Sarah Welsh, the owner and head of the Catalyst Behavior Project, in this insightful episode of Skinner's Locker Room. Sarah shares her journey from being a BCBA to creating a transformative behavior analysis practice that transcends traditional boundaries. We explore how her innovative collaborative approach is redefining health, wellness, a...

Join hosts Amy Bukszpan and Jimmy O’Brien as they engage in a candid conversation about postpartum depression with three guests: Dr. Shannon Arthur, Laura Troy, and Stephanie Ferreira. Each guest shares their unique experiences with postpartum depression, discussing the unexpected challenges and emotional struggles they faced after childbirth.

Explore the realities of motherhood as the guests open up about their journeys, shedding ...

In this episode, join hosts Amy Bukszpan and Jimmy O'Brien, both behavior analysts, as they dive into the fascinating world of ultra running with Ricky Urias, the elite athlete manager for UltraAspire. Discover the unique challenges and experiences that come with managing elite athletes, and delve deeper into Ricky’s personal journey as a runner, exploring his transition from mixed martial arts to ultra running.

The conversation ex...

Welcome to Skinner's Locker Room, the podcast where Amy and co-host Jimmy O'Brien delve into the science of human behavior, behavior analysis, and the intersections with sports, wellness, and human performance. In this episode, Dr. Shannon Arthur joins the discussion to explore the journey of motherhood while being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The conversation navigates through the challenges and insights of balancing a prof...

Welcome to another engaging episode of Skinner's Locker Room. Join hosts Amy and Jimmy as they dive deep into the world of behavior analysis beyond autism, with a special focus on sports. Joining them are two esteemed guests, Dr. Justin Leaf and Dr. Joe Cihon, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. In this episode, they explore the application of behavioral analysis in coaching, sports performance, and ...