The HRE Podcast

Building Capacity and Connection: Navigating School-Based Behavior Support with Nicky Schneider

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Hosts Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney welcome Nicky Schneider to The HRE Podcast to discuss her experience as a behavior analyst and educator. They explore the challenges of consulting in schools, building staff capacity, and creating supportive environments for both educators and students. Nicky shares insights on navigating complex educational settings, promoting collaboration, and fostering a culture of reflection and growth.

Transforming Pediatric Feeding: Compassionate, Autonomy-Centered Strategies with Dr. Yev Veverka

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The HRE Podcast, Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney explore a transformative, autonomy-centered approach to pediatric feeding therapy with guest Dr. Yev Veverka. They discuss the shift from traditional extinction-based methods to a compassionate, tiered model that promotes positive mealtime experiences and intrinsic motivation for children. The conversation delves into strategies for supporting families, fostering self-reflection, and honoring individual needs in feeding practices.

RRE and Co-Regulation in Leadership: Building Resilience with Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney welcome Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda to discuss the importance of co-regulation, resilience, and leadership in behavior analysis. Dr. Cerda shares her experiences building a compassionate model of care, focusing on supporting staff, promoting psychological safety, and fostering genuine connections. This episode explores Dr. Cerda's RRE framework (Regulated, Responsive, Empowered) and offers practical insights for leaders looking to create supportive, growth-oriented environments.

From Directive Leadership to Empowerment: Mentorship and Capacity Building with Brit Bauerle and Edward Sanabria

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney are joined by Brit Bauerle and Edward Sanabria, who discuss their roles in mentoring clinicians and directors. Brit and Edward, both part of Centria's Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation team, highlight the importance of building rapport, genuine curiosity, and providing tailored support through shaping and active listening, demonstrating a shift from directive leadership to building capacity and fostering a positive learning environment.

Building Trust and Psychological Safety: Leadership Insights with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Ellie Kazemi

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Hosts Hillary Laney and Timothy Yeager welcome Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Ellie Kazemi to discuss the importance of building relationships and trust in the field. Dr. Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Kazemi share their experiences and insights on how to create a supportive and psychologically safe environment for staff and clients, emphasizing the need for ongoing reflection and self-awareness to improve as leaders.

Staying Curious with Timothy Yeager & Hillary Laney

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In the Season 2 premiere of the HRE Podcast, Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney shift the focus to the people behind the care—the staff. They explore how fostering emotional safety, curiosity, and joy in challenging work environments supports both client outcomes and long-term staff well-being. Through personal reflection and open dialogue, they lay the groundwork for a season centered on compassionate leadership and sustainable care.

Erin Cook - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Erin Cook - Director of Clinical Services - joins Hillary and Timothy on this episode of HRE. Listen as they discuss Erin's journey to Centria, the Foundational Plan, mentorship and more.

Nicole Browe - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Meet Nicole Browe! Hear Nicole's journey at Centria - from starting as a Behavior Technician to becoming a BCBA, a CLR, and now a DCS! Nicole, alongside hosts Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney, discuss mentorship, personal growth, and more on this episode of the HRE Podcast.

Nyrie Kasparian - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Nyrie Kasparian, Director of Clinical Services in DFW, joins hosts Hillary Laney and Timothy Yeager to discuss how mentorship and training helps build confidence and positively improve outcomes for clients.

Lauren Washington - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Joining Centria in 2016, Lauren has progressed through many positions and locations with the organization. Hillary, Timothy and Lauren discuss trust, HRE and the importance of the Foundational Plan in this episode of HRE.

Kate Walker - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Kate Walker joins Timothy and Hillary to discuss her journey at Centria. Hear how she transitioned from an in-home technician to a DCS on this episode of the HRE podcast.

Olivia Greene - Behavior Technician

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Hillary and Timothy welcome Olivia Greene to this episode of HRE. Listen in as they discuss Olivia's experience coming from preschool teaching to becoming a Behavior Technician.

Mariam Algohaim - Supervising Clinican BCaBA

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Organizational changes, the rollout of Foundations of Care, the implementation of STEAM: Mariam (Mary) Algohaim has been here through them all. Hear how she's seen these changes positively impact her clients and team members on this episode of HRE.

Jerry Idicula - Area Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of HRE, we meet with Area Director of Clinical Services Jerry Idicula. Join us as we discuss various topics, including his experience as a BCBA and transition into a clinical leadership role.

Ashley Hamilton - Director of Clinical Services

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome Ashley Hamilton - Director of Clinical Services - to the HRE podcast. Listen in as we discuss the value of mentorship, the effectiveness of our new assessment framework, and the need for compassion and individualization in everything we do.

Hillary Laney & Timothy Yeager

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:45:00 -0400

Reshaping an organization doesn't happen overnight. Hillary Laney and Timothy Yeager discuss their journey of restructuring Centria's clinical team to provide better outcomes for the clients we serve.