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
March 12, 2026
Working with the Teen Brain with Dr. Cam Caswell
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...
March 4, 2026
Supporting Students with Complex Needs with Victoria Veneziano
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...
Feb. 25, 2026
Lifted to Lead with Dr. Stefan Bean
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 ...
Feb. 18, 2026
Webinar Replay: Equip and Empower Your Staff to Transform Student Behavior
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...
Feb. 10, 2026
59. New Initiatives that Stick
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...
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 ...
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