Resilience Coaching Collective
Welcome to Resilience Coaching Collective!
A neurodiversity-affirming podcast where autistic adults and allies explore evidence-based, constructional approaches to resilience, emotions, and meaningful change.
Facilitated by certified BCBA, executive & resilience coach Belle Stikeleather, each episode features raw, unfiltered discussions with recurring autistic contributors (Aaron, Mina, Alex, and more).
We draw from the pioneering constructional approach of Israel Goldiamond, expanded by T.V. Joe Layng, and rooted in B.F. Skinner’s science, focusing on building strengths and repertoires rather than eliminating “problem behaviors.”
Expect compassionate, measurable strategies for:
- Bridging neurodivergent-neurotypical communication gaps
- Understanding behaviors through its function and possible patterns
- Fostering collective belonging through RCC (Resilience Coaching Collective) tools
Whether you’re an autistic adult, family member, educator, community leader, mental health or behavioral professional, this is your space for growth without stigma, turning conversations into actionable, long-lasting resilience.
Earn high-quality CEUs affordably!
Many episodes feature expert guests from the behavior analysis, mental health support, and unique abilities support fields and are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA). Available for just $9.99 USD per credit.
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New episodes weekly (backlog gems from 2025 + fresh 2026 sessions). Start transforming challenges into capabilities today!
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Resilience Coaching Collective
Neurodiversity Unfiltered: Candid Talk with Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Tod Maugans, Resilience Coach Belle Stikeleather & Autistic Voices
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This podcast episode is a raw, heart-open unfiltered conversation that cuts through the noise, hosted by Maribel “Belle” Stikeleather, Certified Resilience Coach, behavior scientist (BCBA, QBA, LBA-NY), PhD candidate in Applied Behavior Analysis, and founder of Behavioral Teaching Solutions—joined by Dr. Todd Maugans, MD, retired pediatric neurosurgeon whose decades as professor, chief of pediatric neurosurgery, and compassionate clinician gave him a front-row seat to neurodiversity’s real lives.
With autistic and neurodivergent adult voices, we dive into the unvarnished truth: daily wins/struggles, non-“standard” communication styles, the power of detailed guidance for doable tasks, medication’s careful, personal role in mental health (never a quick fix), overlapping diagnoses’ complexities, societal pressures that alienate, and the healing of trust-based, non-judgmental spaces. Gratitude emerges as a true resilience lifeline.
No offense intended! This episode isn’t to judge anyone. It’s a real talk to understand perspectives, gain practical tools for challenges, and build supportive communities where everyone thrives.
Main takeaways that hit home:
- Shift focus: Amplify strengths over deficits—true growth explodes there.
- Honor diverse communication—it’s beautiful variety, not one-size-fits-all.
- Medication can transform mental health, but only with caution, personalization, and care.
- Lived experiences shape worldviews—respecting them changes everything.
- Gratitude is a game-changer for well-being and resilience.
- Mentorship, resilience coaching, and community are transformative—building confidence, smashing myths, forging lasting connections.
This is your invitation to feel seen, listen deeper, and act with empathy. Neurodiversity is rich human variation—a strength to embrace, not a problem to solve. Ideal for parents, educators, behavioral health pros, advocates, and resilience seekers ready to elevate neurodivergent voices.
Join Belle, Dr. Maugans, and contributors in honest dialogue that sparks hope, connection, and change.
Meets 1 CE Ethics (QABA/BACB). Dive in, reflect, and let it move you.
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Dive in, reflect, and let it move you.
Thanks for joining Resilience Coaching Collective!
We explore neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based strategies inspired by Israel Goldiamond’s constructional approach (expanded by T.V. Joe Layng and rooted in B.F. Skinner’s science) that build strengths and repertoires rather than simply eliminate problem behaviors.
This episode is part of our ongoing inclusion initiative, Spectrum Speaks, a Behavioral Teaching Solutions project dedicated to amplifying neurodivergent voices and creating safe spaces for growth.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to our weekly conversations that turn challenges into lasting capabilities.
Earn Affordable CEUs
Many episodes offer 1 Learning CEU (BACB / QABA-eligible) for just $9.99 USD.
(Quiz link and certificate sent via email after payment.)
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Backlog gems from 2025 + fresh episodes in 2026 — see you next time!
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