Episodes

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle go solo to unpack one of the most important—and often overlooked—dynamics in schools: what happens to student behavior when adults are overwhelmed, fearful, exhaus...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle welcome Dr. Cameron Caswell (Dr. Cam), co-author with Charle and expert on teen behavior. Dr. Cam reveals why teen "defiance" is often self-protection, not rebelli...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle sit down with special education leader Victoria Veneziano to explore how we can better support students with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Drawing from h...

In this powerful episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck sit down with Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, to explore how a life marked by adversity became the foundation for ...

In this Webinar Replay, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck share practical, school-tested strategies from The Language of Behavior that help staff move from reactive discipline to proactive, relationship-based support. You’ll lea...

In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck address a leader’s question about new year initiatives: “If I’m trying to implement practices to help students and staff, how do I make sure t...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ,...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...