Skinner’s Locker Room
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Skinner’s Locker Room is the only podcast dedicated to the intersection of human behavior and sports--perfect for behavior analysts, scientists, economists, and sports and performance enthusiasts. Skinner’s Locker Room is a podcast dedicated to behavior analysis and its application to sports, fitness, health, and wellness.
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The podcast focuses on various topics such as behavior analysis, addiction, sports performance, and wellness. Episodes delve into specific areas like the role of human behavior in athletic training, addiction recovery among athletes, and principles of behavior analysis applied to fitness. For example, one episode features ultra runner Marty Gardner discussing addiction and its relationship with sports, shedding light on personal experiences and broader behavioral trends.

Skinner’s Locker Room is the only podcast dedicated to the intersection of human behavior and sports–perfect for behavior analysts, scientists, economists, and sports and performance enthusiasts. Skinner’s Locker Room is a podcast dedicated to behavior analysis and its application to sports, fitness, health, and wellness.
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-informed care, and the current state of behavior analysis. He shares anecdotes from his vast experience, exploring the intersection of behavior analysis with law and how external perceptions shape the field.
Dr. Winston also offers insights into the potential pitfalls of assenting behavior in clients, the misunderstood intricacies of compliance, and how applied behavior analysts navigate these challenging and often controversial topics.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or newly introduced to the field, this episode promises to both educate and entertain with candid conversations and expert insight. Don’t miss it!

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