1. DEFINE PODCAST: INTRO

The speaker highlights the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's behavior, not just that of children. Behavior patterns can be inherited and challenging to change. The podcast "Define" aims to help parents, future parents, educators, therapists, and others understand behavior and create meaningful change in individuals. The focus is on the struggle between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Have you ever noticed we spend so much time asking, why is my kid doing that? But we almost never stop to ask, why am I doing that? Why do I keep checking my phone when I want it to be more present? Why do I know exactly what to do and still struggle to do it? And why do I keep saying, I'll start Monday every single Monday? Or maybe you've caught yourself saying, I'm never going to parent like my parents. And then one stressful Tuesday afternoon, you hear your childhood come flying out of your mouth. Yeah, that's the thing about behavior. It doesn't stop with kids. It follows all of us. Hi, I'm Denise and welcome to Define. If you're here because you're a parent, I'm so glad you're here. If you're hoping to become a parent someday, welcome. And if you're a teacher, therapist, BCBA, coach, caregiver, or someone who simply wants to understand people a little better, you're in the right place. Because this podcast isn't just about children. It's about people. I've spent my career helping children, families, and adults create meaningful behavior change. And whether I'm helping a child communicate, supporting parents through a difficult moment, or coaching someone toward healthier habits, I keep coming back to the same realization. Knowing what to do has never been the hardest part. Doing it is.