In this episode of Skinner's Locker Room, hosts Amy and Jimmy interview Andrew Houvouras and discuss everything from Andrew's new book The Lives of the Silent, and institutionalization to the effectiveness of ABA-based interventions in endurance and elite sports. They explore the benefits of adopting a scientist-practioner model in behavior analysis and coaching, the strengths of being a good listener, and how behavior science applies to elite sports performance.

The conversation blends personal stories, critiques of current trends, and practical ideas — from community-based practice to pre-performance routines and coaching — offering a thoughtful, candid overview of how behavior analysis can improve real lives.

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, sports stories, and coaching insights.

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 traditional boundaries, even touching on personal growth and mental health strategies like ACT and mindfulness.

It's an enlightening discussion for anyone interested in understanding human behavior, potential, and a deep dive into Skinner, the joy of research, and why behavior analysis can save the world.