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Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Ashley Fiorilli, Ph.D., BCBA
90 episodes
3 days ago
Welcome to the Just ACT podcast, with Dr. Ashley Fiorilli. This podcast is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy aka ACT. Through this platform, I’ll share ways to Accept, Clarify, and Transform different aspects of your daily life. This podcast is for you if you are a seeker of information, seeker of self-reflection, and a seeker of creating positive change for yourself. The information shared here is a culmination of my years as a behavior analyst, a trauma-informed practitioner, a yoga teacher, a student, a teacher, and so much more.
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Welcome to the Just ACT podcast, with Dr. Ashley Fiorilli. This podcast is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy aka ACT. Through this platform, I’ll share ways to Accept, Clarify, and Transform different aspects of your daily life. This podcast is for you if you are a seeker of information, seeker of self-reflection, and a seeker of creating positive change for yourself. The information shared here is a culmination of my years as a behavior analyst, a trauma-informed practitioner, a yoga teacher, a student, a teacher, and so much more.
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Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4 - 7 BCBAs and Clinical Self Care

This 1-hour continuing education (CE) session is designed to support Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in prioritizing clinical self-care by building intentional routines into their workday. Grounded in behavior analytic principles, this course emphasizes the importance of sustainable, reinforcing routines that support personal well-being, prevent burnout, and enhance professional effectiveness. Participants will explore practical strategies for identifying values-aligned behaviors, arranging the environment to support those behaviors, and shaping daily routines that foster resilience and balance in a demanding clinical role.

Learning Objectives:
 By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify and define values-aligned self-care behaviors that can be incorporated into their daily work routine using behavior analytic strategies.

  2. Design a personalized, sustainable workday routine that supports clinical self-care, using reinforcement, stimulus control, and environmental arrangement.

CE Members will earn 1 Learning CE.

20% Off Membership

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4 months ago
55 minutes 7 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4 - 6 Self Set Go Conference 2025

In this episode, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Redefining Success conference. Join us for a teaser chat with the event organizer as we explore the inspiration behind this year’s theme, “Discover Your Version 2.0.” We unpack why success isn't one-size-fits-all and how this gathering is designed to help you reimagine what thriving looks like—on your terms.

Conference Website

Registration Website

15% Off Code: bestillandconnected

Instagram

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5 months ago
46 minutes 15 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4-5: My 2024 Birthday list

This is a reflection on creating list enriched with intention and how the lists we create for ourselves can show us where aversive and appetitive tasks/goals might be for us.

See my full 2024 Birthday list here!

Share your list here.

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6 months ago
13 minutes 40 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4-4: Resilience in the Workplace

This 1-hour continuing education (CE) session is designed for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) seeking to enhance workplace resiliency through the application of behavior analytic principles. The course will explore how ABA strategies can foster resilience in organizational settings, improve staff well-being, and support a positive workplace culture. Participants will learn practical techniques to identify, reinforce, and sustain behaviors that contribute to a resilient and adaptable workforce, while addressing common challenges in maintaining staff engagement and satisfaction.

Learning Objectives:
 By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify key behaviors and environmental variables that promote resilience in the workplace and describe how to apply ABA principles to strengthen these behaviors.
  2. Design strategies using reinforcement and other behavior analytic techniques to build and maintain a resilient and engaged workforce.

(Plan Members will earn 1 Learning CE after completing the CE Survey)


20% off - Bold & Balanced CE Membership

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6 months ago
55 minutes 59 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4-3: Dating at the Happiest Place on Earth

This episode is a reflection on the aversive and appetitive space of dating and how you might be able to bring more openness into your own dating journey.

Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

Email: info@bestillbeconnected.com

Instagram: @ashnfio

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6 months ago
11 minutes 38 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4 - 2: The Time I Called A Priest

This episode kicks us off exploring aversive and appetitive places in our every day lives. Today's episode explores the idea of curiosity and how it might actually be functioning for us.

Mentioned in the Episode:

  • Balanced & Becoming Retreat - June 2025!
  • 1:1 Coaching Services
  • Virtual Sand Tray Therapy
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6 months ago
14 minutes 53 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
4 - 1: An Introduction to Planting Seeds

This is the first event of our new season.

This 1-hour continuing education course explores the evidence-based foundations of essential self-care and growth practices, such as setting SMART goals, building trust in oneself, practicing gratitude, and fostering connection. Participants will learn the science behind key habits like embracing vulnerability, expressing safety and boundaries, and engaging in reflective practices such as journaling and team debriefing. Drawing from established psychological frameworks and recent research, this course offers actionable insights into enhancing mental health, resilience, and well-being. Attendees will leave with strategies to apply these practices personally and professionally to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Learning Objectives:
 By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the scientific basis for core self-care and resilience practices, including acceptance, gratitude, and goal-setting.
  2. Explain how trust, curiosity, and connection contribute to personal and professional growth.


Individuals that are a part of the Bold & Balanced CE Membership can log into their portal to complete the CE survey.


If interested in CE membership clickherefor a 20% discount

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8 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 5 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Season 4! The Details

Just a small insight to what Season 4 episodes will bring! If you want to catch up on Season 3's TOP 5:

  1. Robyn's Update
  2. Taking Aligned Action
  3. Cultivating Self-Care
  4. Building Resilience
  5. Setting Boundaries Part 1


Want to get in touch? Email me at info@bestillbeconnected.com


Join Bold & Balanced CE Membership Today! Enjoy a 2 week free trial

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9 months ago
6 minutes 48 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 11: A Small Update

Today's Episode is just a small update and a short practice to those that are exhausted with the challenges of life and wishing to be seen in how you navigate it all.

xoxo,

Ashley

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10 months ago
8 minutes 40 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3-10: Self Love Coach Robyn - An Update!

Today's episode is a catch up episode with Robyn! Last season, we did a brief interview/ACT practice and today we're catching up to see how her practice has grown and things it's opened her up to more and more!

Robyn's Initial Episode

Ways to Connect:

Instagram

Website

Self Love Club

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1 year ago
41 minutes 43 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 9: Understanding Codependency through ACT and Behavior Analysis

Today's episode will explore codependency, traits, and how the ACT toolbox can help start to explore patterns and shift into different actions. Additional episodes were discussed on boundaries:

Part 1

Part 2

Website

Instagram

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1 year ago
23 minutes 45 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 8: Using ACT to Thrive in Your Education Journey: Strategies for Success

Welcome again! First, if you want to join Lisa Fox and I for a new podcast adventure jump over to

Balanced & Becoming and follow along there!

Today's Just ACT Episode, explores strategies and examples of how ACT can be applied to academic journeys when challenges arise. We discuss cognitive defusion, values, and self-compassion.

For more details on:

Defusion

Values


If you want to connect and share your ideas: info@bestillbeconnected.com

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1 year ago
19 minutes 54 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 7: Learning to Celebrate Yourself

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli discusses the importance of recognizing and celebrating personal achievements, whether big or small, as a way to enhance well-being and build resilience.

She explores different celebration styles, helping listeners identify what works best for them, and shares Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, including cognitive defusion and self-compassion, to support this practice.

Listeners will also learn actionable tips for incorporating daily self-celebration into their lives, fostering a healthier relationship with their accomplishments.

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1 year ago
22 minutes 19 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
BONUS: Check out Balanced & Becoming

Hi Dear Just ACT Listeners! If you enjoy this work, hop over to Balanced & Becoming. My new co-hosted Podcast with Lisa Fox. Here's our first episode, so you can get a taste. Just follow along here: Balanced & Becoming

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1 year ago
30 minutes 13 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 6: Setting Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Space and Energy Part 2

In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli provides us with practical tools and strategies to create boundaries based on needs and assertative communication. She also explores ideas of how to respond to boundary violations.

Dr. Fiorilli reminds us that setting boundaries is an act of self-care and is not selfish.

Instagram: @ashnfio

Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

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1 year ago
17 minutes 28 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3 - 5: Setting Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Space and Energy Part 1

In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli guides us through the essential practice of setting healthy boundaries to protect our personal space, energy, and well-being. She explains that boundaries serve as guidelines that help us maintain our emotional, physical, and mental health while still fostering meaningful connections with others.

Together, we explore different types of boundaries—physical, emotional, mental, time, material, and self-boundaries—and participate in a mini-assessment to help us evaluate and strengthen our own boundaries.

Dr. Fiorilli emphasizes that when we set boundaries from a place of values rather than avoidance, we create a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Instagram: @ashnfio

Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

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1 year ago
20 minutes 49 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3-4: "Navigating Transitions: Embracing Change with Flexibility

In this episode of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli explores the art of navigating life transitions with flexibility. Drawing parallels to the magical world of Harry Potter, Dr. Ashley discusses how changes, whether big or small, bring uncertainty much like starting a new term at Hogwarts. The episode introduces psychological flexibility as the key tool, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and committed action to handle life's shifts. Tune in for practical strategies and a special visualization exercise inspired by the wizarding world to help you embrace change with grace and resilience.


Be Still Be Connected Website IG: @ashnfio

References:

  • Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change*. Guilford Press.
  • Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies. *Clinical Psychology Review*, 31(6), 1041-1056.
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1 year ago
21 minutes 1 second

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3-3: Overcoming Procrastination: Taking Aligned Action.

In Episode 3 of the Just ACT podcast, "Overcoming Procrastination: Taking Aligned Action," we explore the root causes of procrastination and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us overcome inertia. Learn about the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and discover practical tools for breaking through avoidance patterns. We discuss values-driven goal setting and mindful action to empower you to take aligned steps toward your aspirations. Reflective questions and actionable strategies are included to guide you in making meaningful progress. Join Dr. Ashley Fiorilli as she delves into these insights to help you combat procrastination and achieve your goals.


Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

IG @ashnfio


Mini Series

Experiential Avoidance


References:

  • Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. *Psychological Bulletin*, 133(1), 65-94.
  • Sirois, F. M. (2014). Procrastination and stress: Exploring the role of self-compassion. *Self and Identity*, 13(2), 128-145.
  • Levin, M. E., Luoma, J. B., & Haeger, J. A. (2018). Decoupling as a mechanism of change in acceptance and commitment therapy. *Behavior Modification*, 42(1), 8-30.
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1 year ago
24 minutes 20 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3-2: Cultivating Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Well-being

In Episode 2 of Just ACT, we dive into "Cultivating Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Well-being." We explore self-care through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), highlighting the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries. Tune in for actionable strategies to nurture your inner world, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and integrate self-care practices for holistic wellness.


Instagram: @ashnfio

www.bestillbeconnected.com

**References:**

- Neff, K. (2003). Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself. Self and Identity, 2(2), 85-101.

- Schure, M. B., Christopher, J., & Christopher, S. (2008). Mind–Body Medicine and the Art of Self-Care: Teaching Mindfulness to Counseling Students Through Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong. Journal of Counseling & Development, 86(1), 47-56.

- Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Spiegel & Grau.

- Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change. Guilford Press.

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1 year ago
25 minutes 8 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Episode 3-1: Building Resilience: Embracing Life's Challenges

In the Season 3 opener, "Building Resilience: Embracing Life's Challenges," we explore how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) aids in developing resilience by discussing psychological flexibility and practical strategies. Key factors of resilience, such as strong relationships, emotional regulation, and a sense of purpose, are highlighted, along with the importance of acceptance, mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on their challenges and align their actions with their core values to enhance resilience.

Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com

References:

  • Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change. Guilford Press.
  • American Psychological Association. (2014). The Road to Resilience.
  • Masten, A. S. (2001). Ordinary magic: Resilience processes in development. American Psychologist, 56(3), 227-238.
  • Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Spiegel & Grau
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1 year ago
16 minutes 50 seconds

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform
Welcome to the Just ACT podcast, with Dr. Ashley Fiorilli. This podcast is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy aka ACT. Through this platform, I’ll share ways to Accept, Clarify, and Transform different aspects of your daily life. This podcast is for you if you are a seeker of information, seeker of self-reflection, and a seeker of creating positive change for yourself. The information shared here is a culmination of my years as a behavior analyst, a trauma-informed practitioner, a yoga teacher, a student, a teacher, and so much more.