Functional Relations

Author: Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, PhD, BCBA-D

An ABA podcast where Dr. Zachary Bird and Dr. Caleb Davis set aside time to have engaging conversation with experts in the field of behavior analysis to explore topics like ethics of functional analysis, effective supervision practices, translating research to practice, and others. BACB, IBAO, and QABA CEUs are available for listeners. To purchase, visit www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To deliver social praise or aversive stimulation, you can email us at functionalrelationspodcast@gmail.com
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#36 - Did Skinner Meditate? Behaviorism Meets Contemplative Living w/ David Roth
Episode 36
Saturday, 1 November, 2025

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a behavior analytic interpretation of contemplative practices with David Roth. 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com/subscription/membership Things to check out from the episode: David Roth's Podcast w/ Dr. David Palmer: Dialogues on Verbal Behavior - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Consider checking out the work of the B.F. Skinner Foundation: B. F. SKINNER FOUNDATION – Better Behavioral Science for a More Humane World Link to BF Skinner Foundation bookstore to purchase Reflections on Behaviorism and Society: Behaviorism and Society: https://www.bfskinner.org/product/reflections-on-behaviorism-and-society-extended-edition/ Link to pdf for Mindfulness in Plain English: https://cdn.bookey.app/files/pdf/book/en/mindfulness-in-plain-english.pdf David's ResearchGate publication profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Roth11?ev=hdr_xprf Link to Skinner's article What Religion Means to Me: https://secularhumanism.org/1987/04/what-religion-means-to-me/ David Roth gifted 50 of our listeners 3 free months of Sam Harris's Wake Up meditation app. Promo code: WU7A-6C28129A2A Redeem: wakingup.com/redeem This unlocks full access to the Waking Up app, including: 28-day introductory course Robust library of guided meditations In-depth talks on philosophy, science, and more Conversations with leading scholars and teachers References: Gunaratana, B. H. (2010). Mindfulness in plain English. ReadHowYouWant. com. Hanh, T. N. (2012). Old Path White Clouds: The Life Story of the Buddha. Random House. Skinner, B.F. (1980). Notebooks, B.F. Skinner. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc Skinner, B. F. (1987). What religion means to me.