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Tim Talks: Behavioral Health
Tim Talks: Behavioral Health is a fast-paced podcast featuring candid, 10-minute conversations with leaders across the behavioral health field.
Hosted by Timothy Zercher, CEO of A-Train Marketing, each episode dives into what’s actually working in marketing, practice growth, and leadership — with a sharp focus on ethics, sustainability, and smart strategy.
Designed for behavioral health providers, practice owners, and executive leaders, Tim Talks delivers real insight from real operators shaping the future of care.
Short talks. Big insights. Smarter growth.
New episodes weekly.
Episodes
74 episodes
Nicholas Hilligoss – Human Resources Business Partner, Indiana University Health
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim sits down with Nicholas Hilligoss, a human resources leader bringing a unique perspective to the behavioral health space.Nick shares how his early frontline experience working...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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7:07
Frances Pereira – Behavior Analyst & Founder, Quantum Outcomes
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Frances Pereira, behavior analyst, OBM consultant, and founder of Quantum Outcomes, to explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can go far beyond tradit...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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9:28
Mike Lifshotz - Founder / VP of Business Development, Kipu Health | Hatch Compliance
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Mike Lifshotz to talk about the real role compliance plays in behavioral health growth, operations, and long-term value.Mike shares how he entered ...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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15:32
Steven Merahn, MD - Physician Executive, Perimeter Healthcare - Integrated Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Steven Merahn, MD, physician executive, author, and advocate for more human-centered systems of care.Dr. Merahn shares how his early work in pe...
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Episode 72
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15:14
Kristyn Peterson - Interim Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Zendicoded INC
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Kristyn Peterson, PhD, BCBA, LBA, LSSMBB, behavioral scientist, OBM leader, and Interim Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Zendicoded INC.
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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9:22
Jason Barker - Chief Executive Officer, ICBD and ABA Centers
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Jason Barker, Chief Executive Officer of ICBD and ABA Centers, to talk about what it really takes to grow autism services the right way....
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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13:24
Moishe Kaufman - Chief Marketing Officer, The Treetop ABA
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Moishe Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer at The Treetop ABA, to talk about what really drives growth in multi-location behavioral health organizations....
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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12:43
Dov Berman - Chief Financial Officer, NewVista Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim sits down with Dov Berman, Chief Financial Officer at NewVista Behavioral Health, to discuss the financial and operational realities of growing a behavioral health organization ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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14:09
Veronica Medina - Board Certified Behavior Analyst, The ABA Proyect
How is AI changing the way ABA professionals work?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Veronica Medina, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and consultant at The ABA Proyect, to discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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8:52
Kamila Iacob - Co-Founder, MentraTrack
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Kamila Iacob, M.A., BCBA, LBA, Co-Founder of MentraTrack, to talk about one of the biggest challenges in ABA today: fieldwork supervision systems t...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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8:45
Melissa Kozak – Founder, Kozak Consulting LLC and Clinical Partnership Consultant, Therapprove
Technology is rapidly transforming behavioral health and ABA services - but is it actually helping clinicians deliver better care?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Melissa Kozak, BC...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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11:52
Nick Chappell - Co-CEO & Founder, Verbal Beginnings
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Tim Zercher sits down with Nick Chappell, Co-CEO and Founder of Verbal Beginnings, a leading provider of home-based and center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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10:00
Matt Cicoria - Consultant and Founder, Positive Behavioral Outcomes
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher speaks with Matt Cicoria, Consultant and Founder of Positive Behavioral Outcomes, LLC, and the Producer & Host of the widely popular Behavioral Observations Podcast - one...
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16:58
Paul (Paulie Gloves) Gavoni, Ed.D., BCBA-D – CEO, Heart & Science International
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim sits down with Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni, a globally recognized thought leader, behavior analyst, and former Golden Gloves champion, to explore how behavioral science can transform le...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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10:03
Jaime Vinck – President, Meadows Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jaime Vinck, President of Meadows Behavioral Health, to explore leadership, innovation, and growth in the behavioral health space. Jaime shares her...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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10:20
Taylor Cowan, M.Ed. – Vice President of Business Development, Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Taylor Cowan, M.Ed., Vice President of Business Development at Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education, to unpack the real challenges districts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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11:12
Isaac L. Bermudez, BCBA – Chief Innovation Officer, Brett DiNovi & Associates
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim sits down with Isaac L. Bermudez, BCBA, Chief Innovation Officer at Brett DiNovi & Associates, to explore leadership, innovation, and marketing in the behavioral health and ABA s...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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10:30
Trish Murray – Licensed Behavior Analyst & Co-Owner, Surfside ABA Therapy
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Trish Murray, Licensed Behavior Analyst and Co-Owner of Surfside ABA Therapy, to explore what sustainable, family-centered growth really looks like...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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11:09
Margaret Fitch – Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Boys & Girls Village
In this episode of Tim Talks, Tim Zercher sits down with Margaret Fitch, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Boys & Girls Village, to explore the transformative power of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in supporting children with...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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6:35
Ashleigh Dominguez - BCBA, Ashleigh Behavior Analysis, LLC
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Ashleigh Dominguez, BCBA, entrepreneur, and founder of Ashleigh Behavior Analysis, LLC. Ashleigh shares her unique journey into the world of ABA - a happy acci...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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6:45
Moshe Katz – Practice Owner & Clinical Director, TE(A)CH Developmental and Behavioral Support, LLC
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Moshe Katz, Practice Owner and Clinical Director at TE(A)CH Developmental and Behavioral Support, LLC, to explore his journey in...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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10:53
Lee Courrau, Founder of Social Pathways Curriculum
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Lee Courrau, creator of the Social Pathways Curriculum, for a candid and practical conversation about the real challenges inside ABA soc...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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9:39
Dr. Jennifer Charles – Prioritizing Quality Over Rapid Growth in ABA Services
In this bite-sized episode of Tim Talks, Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Jennifer Charles, PhD, BCBA, founder of Building Blocks Resolutions. Dr. Jenn shares her journey into applied behavior analysis (ABA), why she fell in love with its obj...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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6:11
Dr. Scott O’Donnell, PhD: Breaking Misconceptions in Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is more than just a therapy for autism—it’s a science that can transform lives across all populations. In this episode, Dr. Scott O’Donnell, PhD, joins Tim Zercher to share his journey into ABA, tackle common mis...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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9:28
Melanie Dallas: Leadership, Marketing & Expanding Access in Behavioral Health
Join Timothy A. Zercher as he sits down with Melanie Dallas, a seasoned behavioral health leader with nearly 40 years of experience, to explore the challenges and innovations in mental health care. From creating easier access for complex popula...
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Episode 52
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