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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
52 episodes
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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Season 1
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Episode 52
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16:24
Tim Talks: James Douglas - Coaching ADHD Across Youth and Executive Populations
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with James Douglas, a behavioral health coach specializing in ADHD for both youth and executives. James shares his journey into behavioral health, how he tai...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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4:24
Ethan Protzel - Founder & CEO, Behavior Group: Expanding Access to Care with AI-Powered ABA
Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of behavioral healthcare — but not by replacing clinicians. Instead, AI is unlocking more time, more accuracy, and more access to care.In this episode, Tim sits down with Ethan Protze...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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7:48
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy - Building Trust and Community in Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy, an expert in behavioral health community development and business strategy. Brianne shares her journey from working direct care in adolescent resi...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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8:46
Jen Farris - Building Sprout MBC to Serve Underserved Communities
In this episode, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jen Farris, founder of Sprout MBC, to explore her journey from a college student unsure of her path to a passionate leader in behavioral health. Jen shares the story of how she got into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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13:55
Dr. Sherilyn Duckworth: Turning Personal Struggle into Behavioral Health Advocacy
In this powerful episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Duckworth, a public health practitioner and founder of Empowered Solutions, to explore how personal experiences shape professional purpose. From surviving a t...
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12:41
Frankie Wilson – Behavior, Branding, and Client Growth
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie Wilson, a behavioral strategist with a diverse career spanning entertainment, ministry, radio, and behavioral health. Frankie shares how behavio...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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10:00
Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral: How AI is Reshaping Psychiatric Care
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming psychiatric care.Jim sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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14:06
Tom Telford, CEO of LÉVO - Bringing the “Bio” to the Biopsychosocial Model
Entrepreneur-turned–mental health leader Tom Telford (CEO, LÉVO) joins Tim to unpack how his wife’s journey to becoming an LMFT led them to build LÉVO -primary mental healthcare focused on the “bio” in the biopsychosocial model.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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25:53
Amber Nelms, M.A., BCBA - Leading Triangle ABA with Empathy, Integrity, and Neuroscience
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amber Nelms, Founder & CEO of Triangle ABA, to explore what happens when leadership meets lived experience.Amber share...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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11:04
Makenzie Sandler: Navigating the Future of ABA Therapy
In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Makenzie Sandler, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Achievements, to explore the evolving landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. With over 10 years of experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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11:58
Shannon Carr: Leading with Heart in ABA Services
In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Shannon Carr, the Owner & Managing Director of Living Soul of New York Applied Behavior Analysis, to discuss her journey in the field of ABA. Shannon shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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11:23
Dr. Danielle Taylor: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Innovation, and Growth at Spectrum360
How do you scale human-centered care without losing your soul? In this candid conversation, Dr. Danielle M. Taylor - Chief Operating Officer at Spectrum360 and Licensed Psychologist—shares how personal experience shaped her leadership, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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19:09
Amanda Timonere - Championing Inclusive Leadership in Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amanda Timonere, clinical executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Zenful Collective™. Amanda shares her journey into behavioral health, how she balances executive leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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6:07
Quatiba Davis, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA, LBA, IBA - Leading with Excellence in ABA
In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Quatiba Davis, Chief Clinical Officer at ABA Centers and one of the most experienced leaders in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Quatiba shares her journey of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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12:26
Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D - Building Ethical & Family-Centered ABA Services
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D, to discuss her journey from theater major to clinical leader in ABA. Jess shares insights on:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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9:51
Mikki Schoone, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA - Bringing a Behavior Analyst’s Lens to Domestic Violence & Coercive Control
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mikki Schoone, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years in human services. Mikki shares her journey from developmental disabilitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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9:47
Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW - Leading with Trauma-Informed Care and Community Collaboration
In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW, Executive Director of the Lorain County Children and Families First Council. Chelsea shares her journey from school social work to...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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10:25
Behavior Is the Brand - with Frankie C. Wilson Jr., Behavioral Strategist
“Behavior is the brand.” In this quick-hit conversation, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie C. Wilson Jr. to explore how everyday actions shape trust, reputation, and growth. Frankie breaks down why reclaiming your nar...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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12:30
Rodrigo Nardi: The Movement in Mental Health - Challenging Traditional Psychiatry with True Psychiatry Network
In this thought-provoking episode of Tim Talks Podcast, host Timothy A. Zercher is joined by Rodrigo Nardi, Founder of True Psychiatry Network, to discuss the revolutionary approach to psychiatry and mental health. Rodrigo shares his u...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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15:18
Scaling ABA with Compassion: Chelsea McAdams, COO of Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher is joined by Chelsea McAdams, BCBA and Chief Operations Officer at Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention. Chelsea shares how her team has scaled school-ba...
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Leading with Listening: Cassandra Bailey, BCBA & Founder of Grace ABA
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Cassandra Bailey, BCBA and Founder of Grace ABA. With more than 15 years of experience leading clinical teams of over 100 providers, Cassandra shares ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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12:15
Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS | Integrative Therapy, Nutrition, and Whole-Person Healing
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS, founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy.Cortney blends psychotherapy, clinical nutrition, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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