The Language of Behavior

The Language of Behavior

The Language of Behavior Podcast with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explores the deeper meaning behind student behaviors and provides actionable strategies for educators and leaders to respond with empathy and effectiveness. Each episode dives into innovative ways to create secure and supportive l...

Recent Episodes

Feb. 3, 2026

58. Year One Impact with Tools and Takeaways

In this milestone episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck celebrate the book’s first birthday with reflections on its impact, favorite reader takeaways, and practical tools educators are using acro...
Jan. 28, 2026

57. Tiny Habits that Provide Big Relief from Daily Stress

In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck answer a listener’s question about daily stress and practical routines that actually help, rather than add more pressure. Charlie explains how...
Jan. 21, 2026

56. Assessment, Attitude, and Action for Self Harm

In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck unpack a critical question from a recent Kentucky training on non-suicidal self injury (NSSI): how can we train teachers to respond effectively when ...
Jan. 15, 2026

55. Overwhelmed After the Break: Simple Systems for Staff Well Being

In this timely episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck respond to a vulnerable question from an educator: "I'm still overwhelmed and stressed out even after the break. We keep talking about mental ...
Jan. 6, 2026

Notice, Evolve, and Thrive with Lainie Rowell

In this uplifting conversation on The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck sits down with author, consultant, and continuous improvement expert Lainie Rowell to explore how gratitude and intentional noticing can transform stres...
Dec. 30, 2025

54. Trauma or Manipulation? Reading Behavior Without Losing Your Boundaries

In this New Year’s episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck tackle a question they hear constantly from educators: “How do I know if behavior is trauma or just manipulation?” Kicking off 2026 with ...
Dec. 23, 2025

53. Holiday Reset and Behavior Reboot for a Stronger New Year

In this timely holiday episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck answer a pressing question many educators are asking: “Student behavior is shifting—what can we do differently in the new year?” As s...
Dec. 17, 2025

52. Social Plasticity, Assumptions, and the Stories We Don’t See

In this powerful holiday episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charlie Peck unpack a question from their educator cohort: How do we respond to people who constantly frustrate us—students, colleagues, or even...
Dec. 10, 2025

51. What Happens When Parents Bring Big Emotions to School

Have you ever wondered how to respond when a parent walks into your office already angry, defensive, or full of ego? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck shift the focus from student beh...
Dec. 3, 2025

50. Decoding How Cell Phones Shape Student Behavior

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck tackle one of the most triggering topics in schools today: student cell phones. Starting with the question “ How do cell phones influence student be...
Nov. 26, 2025

49. Why Students ‘Explode’ Over the Smallest Requests

Have you ever given a simple direction and watched a student suddenly shut down, explode, or spiral into a full meltdown? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dig into one of the most ur...
Nov. 18, 2025

48. Understanding Student Stress Responses by Decoding Fight, Flight, and Freeze

In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh Stamper welcomes back Charlie Peck for a deep dive into the fight, flight, and freeze responses often witnessed in classrooms. Together, they break down why these insti...
Nov. 12, 2025

The Connection Between Executive Functioning and Student Behavior with Mitch Weathers

What if the key to unlocking student success isn’t more motivation—but better systems? In this inspiring episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper sits down with educator, author, and Organized Binder founder Mitch...
Nov. 4, 2025

47. How Small Moments Reveal Big Stress in Schools

Sometimes it’s not the crisis itself that breaks us—it’s the little moments afterward. The forgotten email. The sharp tone. The student who suddenly shuts down. In this heartfelt November episode of The Language of Behavior ,...
Oct. 28, 2025

46. The Ripple Effect of Emotional Contagions

Are our emotions contagious to other people? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore the unseen force that shapes every classroom and staff meeting: emotional contagion . The tone ...
Oct. 21, 2025

Special Episode: Thriving Under Pressure

In this special crossover episode, Josh Stamper welcomes listeners to the Language of Behavior Podcast—and introduces the launch of Charlie Peck’s bold new show, “Thriving Under Pressure.” As the very first guest, Josh flips ...
Oct. 14, 2025

When Caring Hurts How Educators Can Manage Secondary Trauma

In this deeply honest episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dive into a powerful question from a first-year assistant principal: “How do I handle the emotional weight of supporting students in c...
Oct. 8, 2025

44. Tackling Rising Referrals with Compassion and Cohort Support

In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior Podcast, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dive deep into a pressing question from a school administrator: how can teachers shift their mindset when facing an increase in ...
Sept. 30, 2025

43. When Help Escalates the Problem with Student Behavior

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack a common scenario in schools: a student becomes dysregulated, an administrator is called in to help, and instead of calming the situation, th...
Sept. 23, 2025

42. Turning Conflict into Connection with Productive Conversations

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a thoughtful listener question: How do I confront an issue with someone so it’s a productive conversation? Using brain-based research, storie...
Sept. 18, 2025

41. Charle and Joshua at the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025!

In this inspiring conversation from the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025 , Brad Waid sits down with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper—co-authors of the award-winning book The Language of Behavior —to explore how schools can...

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