Pairing Gone Wrong Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pairing-gone-wrong en-us © 2026 Pairing Gone Wrong yes 526cff4d-0ed3-5567-b348-426345ba31ce pairinggonewrong@gmail.com Chelsee & Matios episodic false Pairing Gone Wrong is two BCBAs discussing ABA hot topics through research, lived clinical experience, and a whole lot of sarcasm. This is not clinical advice, not supervision, and not a treatment plan. It’s two friends having real conversations about a complicated field. Remember don’t take us seriously.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ABA, Private Equity, Small Business, BCBA Chelsee & Matios pairinggonewrong@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wtd4si0h0xt88gfnlimjmvrytymj?.jpg Pairing Gone Wrong https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pairing-gone-wrong Chelsee Mena Matios Berhe Episode 5 Are you graduating your clients? Episode 5 Are you graduating your clients? Are BCBAs graduating clients... or just keeping them in services? This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we're asking one of the toughest questions in ABA: Are we truly preparing clients for independence, or has the system created incentives to keep services going longer than necessary? We dive into fading plans, generalization, clinic versus natural environments, and what it really means to put the client's best interest first. Expect an honest conversation that challenges assumptions, not clinicians.

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]]> Are BCBAs graduating clients... or just keeping them in services? This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we're asking one of the toughest questions in ABA: Are we truly preparing clients for independence, or has the system created incentives to keep services going longer than necessary? We dive into fading plans, generalization, clinic versus natural environments, and what it really means to put the client's best interest first. Expect an honest conversation that challenges assumptions, not clinicians.

Tell us your thoughts!

]]> Chelsee & Matios Buzzsprout-19444874 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0700 4867 ABA, GRADUATION, PROMPT FADING, HOURS 1 5 full true Episode 4 BT to CEO Pipeline. What's missing? Episode 4 BT to CEO Pipeline. What's missing? In this episode of Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re unpacking the classic ABA glow-up: BT today, supervisor tomorrow, BCBA by Friday, CEO by next fiscal quarter. ABA loves to push passionate people into leadership and ownership, but somehow forgets to teach them how to actually lead, manage conflict, build systems, understand business, supervise ethically, or run an organization without surviving purely on caffeine, crisis, and vibes. We’re talking about how being great with clients does not automatically mean you’re ready to lead a team or open a company, and why the field needs to stop confusing clinical talent with leadership readiness. Growth is great. Unsupported promotions disguised as “opportunities”? Pairing gone wrong.

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]]> In this episode of Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re unpacking the classic ABA glow-up: BT today, supervisor tomorrow, BCBA by Friday, CEO by next fiscal quarter. ABA loves to push passionate people into leadership and ownership, but somehow forgets to teach them how to actually lead, manage conflict, build systems, understand business, supervise ethically, or run an organization without surviving purely on caffeine, crisis, and vibes. We’re talking about how being great with clients does not automatically mean you’re ready to lead a team or open a company, and why the field needs to stop confusing clinical talent with leadership readiness. Growth is great. Unsupported promotions disguised as “opportunities”? Pairing gone wrong.

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]]> Chelsee & Matios Buzzsprout-19213594 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700 4674 ABA, CEO, Leadership, BT, Growth 1 4 full true Episode 3 Are YOU weaponizing Ethics? Episode 3 Are YOU weaponizing Ethics? This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re talking about weaponizing ethics and the messy reality of people using the Code to intimidate, control, or “win” instead of protect. We break down the difference between actual ethical violations and the workplace drama people love to dress up as one. If you’ve ever heard “that’s unethical” and thought, or maybe you’re just mad, this one’s for you. 

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]]> This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re talking about weaponizing ethics and the messy reality of people using the Code to intimidate, control, or “win” instead of protect. We break down the difference between actual ethical violations and the workplace drama people love to dress up as one. If you’ve ever heard “that’s unethical” and thought, or maybe you’re just mad, this one’s for you. 

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]]> Chelsee & Matios Buzzsprout-18985765 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0700 4455 Ethics, ABA, BCBA 1 3 full true Episode 2 Actively Disengaged? It's your fault Episode 2 Actively Disengaged? It's your fault This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re talking about actively disengaged employees and the leadership delusion that somehow staff just woke up one day and chose chaos. Spoiler: disengagement usually has receipts. We’re getting into how BCBA leaders contribute to burnout, resentment, and low morale, and why accountability cannot just be for the team when BCBAs helped build the culture in the first place. 

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]]> This week on Pairing Gone Wrong, we’re talking about actively disengaged employees and the leadership delusion that somehow staff just woke up one day and chose chaos. Spoiler: disengagement usually has receipts. We’re getting into how BCBA leaders contribute to burnout, resentment, and low morale, and why accountability cannot just be for the team when BCBAs helped build the culture in the first place. 

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]]> Chelsee & Matios Buzzsprout-18866006 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 3643 1 2 full false Episode 1 Private Equity ABA Villain or Expanding care? Episode 1 Private Equity ABA Villain or Expanding care? In this episode, we will be discussing private equity and who the real villain is.

Is it them?

Is it Us?

Or are we all just trying to make an impact and do better?


*Remember, don't take us seriously, we are just here to stir the pot*

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]]> In this episode, we will be discussing private equity and who the real villain is.

Is it them?

Is it Us?

Or are we all just trying to make an impact and do better?


*Remember, don't take us seriously, we are just here to stir the pot*

Tell us your thoughts!

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