CAB CONFESSIONS
Join Ashely, a BCBA, LBA, IBA, ACE provider, IBAO CEU Provider, and Ph.D student as she navigates the ins and outs of behavior analysis, real-world practice, and professional growth. Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, parent, or direct service professional, this podcast delivers insightful conversations, ethical dilemmas, and practical tools to help you thrive.
💡 Expect engaging discussions, expert interviews, and a dash of humor—because every CAB™ ride is different!
🎧 Buckle up and #RideWithCAB™ for impactful learning, collaboration, and empowerment in the ABA field.
Episodes

Oct 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
28 min
Have you ever asked for space, only to feel out of place when you finally get it? In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore the spaces we invite others into, the responsibilities we take on, and the moments we forget to leave for ourselves. Through real-life reflections and a little behavior analysis, let's talk about boundaries, expectations, and learning to simply be.
Real ABA. Real Talk. Real Growth.
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Sep 27, 2026
Sep 27, 2026
27 min
We’ll talk about looking beyond the behavior and asking: What changed? What is my child communicating? What patterns am I seeing? And what can I realistically change at home? Using practical ABA concepts without all the textbook talk, this episode explores routines, transitions, communication, environmental changes, reinforcement, and the importance of tracking patterns before trying to fix everything at once.

May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
20 min
This conversation explores how emotional fatigue can influence performance, communication, supervision, sustainability, and workplace dynamics within ABA settings. Rather than viewing these patterns as personal weakness, this episode examines how environmental variables, reinforcement contingencies, and organizational systems may contribute to fatigue and disengagement over time.

May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
11 min
This conversation explores:✔ emotional fatigue✔ organizational variables and leadership strain
This is not about tearing the field down—it’s about strengthening how we apply the science in real-world environments.

May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
31 min
In this episode of CAB Confessions, we explore one of the foundational concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: the function of behavior. Learn how attention, escape, access to tangibles, and sensory reinforcement influence behavior across home, school, and clinical settings. This episode helps parents, educators, therapists, and ABA professionals better understand why behavior happens and how to respond more effectively and compassionately.

May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
40 min
In this deeply personal episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely reflects on what year two as a BCBA truly looked like beyond the credential. This episode is honest, reflective, motivating, and real. Ashely opens up about imposter syndrome, financial realities, and growth.
Sometimes growth really begins after the milestone.
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May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
14 min
Behavior is not random—but it is often misunderstood.
In this episode of CAB Confessions, Ashely Cain breaks down the science behind behavior using the ABC model (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences)
This episode explores:• Why behavior is predictable• How the environment influences behavior

May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
19 min
If you’re in ABA, education, or supporting individuals with behavior needs—this is for you.

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025
About the Host
Ashely Cain is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), International Behavior Analyst (IBA), ACE Provider, and IBA CEU Provider with experience across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
With nearly two decades in behavioral and mental health and years of leadership experience, Ashely brings both clinical depth and cultural perspective to the conversation. As a doctoral student in Behavior Analysis, she is committed to advancing ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate practice in the field.
CAB Confessions reflects her mission:
To educate beyond the basics.
To advocate for underserved communities.
To connect research to real life.
To elevate the standard of ABA.





