Episodes

What if a student’s lack of attention is not defiance, but overload? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charlie respond to a question about student attention and engagement in the classroom. They explore w...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charlie Peck respond to a question many educators and leaders have quietly wondered themselves: what if students, staff, or even adults really are just being je...

In this solo episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper shares what school leaders should expect when implementing the strategies from the book, especially during year one. He explains why staff often feel discomfor...

In this special announcement episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, The EQ Impact . They discuss why emotional intelligence is more important than ever in ...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle respond to a timely question about how to support students who keep returning to unhealthy relationships and friendships. They explore how anxious attachment, soci...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dig into one of the most common challenges in education and beyond: how to navigate difficult conversations with adults without escalating conflict....

In this special replay from the 2026 Student Behavior Summit, Brad Waid interviews Josh Stamper and Charle Peck about the work behind The Language of Behavior and why emotional intelligence matters now more than ever in schoo...

In this newly formatted episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle switch things up with a fun and honest “educational hot takes” conversation. From narcissistic tendencies in education to why email may be the devi...

What is really happening in your body and brain when panic hits, and what can you do about it? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle tackle a question that is deeply relevant for educators, students, a...

How much is stress impacting the way you show up at work and at home? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle explore how chronic stress narrows performance, increases reactivity, and affects the brain, ...

What if the behavior crisis in your school is not a student problem — but a system problem? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle respond to a question straight from the NCMLE conference: "We are seein...

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle tackle a bold listener question straight from their NCMLE conference session: "Do we need compliance when we work in a school system?" The answer is more nuanced t...

We are back from the NCMLE Conference! In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle tackle a powerful listener question that hits close to home for so many educators right now: "I'm struggling to feel like I'...

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...