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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
42 episodes
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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10:27
Trevor Colhoun, CEO of Trusted Provider Network | Building the Future of Digital Behavioral Health
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Trevor Colhoun, CEO and co-founder of Trusted Provider Network (TPN.health), one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital behavioral health networks...
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Episode 28
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17:32
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Scaling with Stability: Building Thriving Clinical Teams with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar - an accomplished clinical and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and applied behavior analysis....
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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8:25
Victoria Browne - Recruiting Top Talent in Behavioral Health: Leadership, Culture, and Creative Sourcing
In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Victoria Browne, Senior Sourcer and Behavioral Health Physician Recruiter at Family Care Center, to dive into the realities of recruiting in one of the most competiti...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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12:56
Adam Ventura - Merging AI & ABA: Augmented Intelligence for a More Human Future
In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Adam Ventura - Chairman & Co-Founder of Bueno Ventures and the driving force behind Intraverbal AI - to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the Applied Be...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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13:53
Building Communities That Matter with Kelly Baird, COO of the Behavior Technician Association
What if success in ABA wasn't about competition—but about collaboration?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Kelly Baird - COO of the Behavior Technician Association, Co-Founder of T...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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11:44
Amber Vaughan - Why Competition is a Fallacy in Behavioral Health
Is competition in behavioral health real - or just a myth that’s hurting more than helping?In this powerful episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Amber Vaughan, CMO at Cornerstone Healin...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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11:13
Deepak Kumar & Naveen Chugh - Building Tech That Behavioral Health Actually Uses
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with co-founders Naveen Chugh and Deepak Kumar, a tech duo who’ve spent 13+ years solving operational challenges in the behavioral ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:33
Josh Nelson - From Burnout to Business: Growing Ethical ABA Practices with Clarity and Compliance
In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Josh Nelson, CXO and co-founder of ABA Impact, to talk about building ABA businesses that are ethical, compliant, and scalable...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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10:40
From Compliance to Competence: Allyson Wharam on Elevating ABA Training and Supervision
What if your ABA training systems didn’t just check boxes - but actually built confident, competent clinicians?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Allyson Wharam, M.Ed.,...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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Christina Gravina | Building Autonomy and Respect in ABA for Teens and Adults
What does it look like when adults with disabilities are given real choice and dignity in their services?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, we sit down with Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA - founder and CEO of ...
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Episode 19
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