The Language of Behavior
by Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck
88. When Getting Started Feels Too Hard
About this podcast
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 learning environments. Join us as we decode behaviors and build healthier school communities, one conversation at a time.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 105 episodes
- 88. When Getting Started Feels Too Hard · 15 minHow do you encourage someone who is avoiding a task without adding pressure or dismissing what they are experiencing? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper…
- 87. Empathy Does Not Mean Removing Expectations · 21 minCan we support an anxious child without removing every uncomfortable experience? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore a question…
- Reverse Time Blocking to Create Better Boundaries With Dr. TJ Vari · 22 minWhat if managing a stressful school year starts with changing your systems rather than working longer hours? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper welcomes…
- 86. What if Your Body is Telling You to Slow Down? · 19 minHow do you take care of yourself when everything feels urgent and there is nothing left to give? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle…
- 85. Is It a Behavior Problem or an Expectation Problem? · 24 minWhat do you do when someone genuinely cares but still does not follow through? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore whether…
- 84. You Have More Power and Creativity Than You Realize · 10 minIn this solo episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper reflects on a recent, in-depth conversation with Principal Kafele about the ideas and strategies behind The…
- The Resistance Solution with Becca Silver · 30 minWhen someone resists change, what are they really trying to tell us? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh is joined by educator, coach, author, and founder of The…
- 83. The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters · 26 minHow do you stop being so hard on yourself when you make a mistake? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle explore why so many of us get stuck in guilt…
- 82. What Mental Health Changes Can Look Like · 27 minWhat changes are you noticing in the students and adults around you? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle discuss how stress and mental health needs often…
- 81. Preventing Challenging Behavior Before It Starts · 23 minIn this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle explore practical ways educators can create environments that help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn…
- 80. The Conversations That Can Save a Life · 23 minWhat do you do when a student may be thinking about suicide? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle have an important conversation about suicide prevention…
- 79. When a Student Shuts Down, What Should You Do? · 23 minWhat should you do when a student shuts down? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle explore what it looks like when a student becomes emotionally…
- 78. Preparing for the Stress and Pressure Before It Hits · 22 minAre you managing your stress, or simply powering through it? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle talk about what happens when the demands of work…
- 77. Building Capacity Under High Pressure Seasons · 22 minWhat happens when the pressure starts building and your capacity starts shrinking? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle dig into what it really…
- 76. Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking · 14 minWhat if overthinking is not a weakness, but a protection strategy? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle talk about rumination, overthinking, and…
- 75. Behavior Is Data, Not a Verdict · 15 minIn this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charlie dive into the question of how to tell when someone is lying. They explain why there is no perfect tell, why…
- Creating Focused Classrooms With Cell Phone Policies with David James · 22 minIn this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charlie are joined by middle school educator and leader David James to discuss the impact of cell phones in schools…
- 74. What Is Behind the Lie? · 16 minIn this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charlie explore a question that affects students, adults, and leaders alike: why do good people lie? They unpack the…
- 73. Are Screens Changing Our Kids Behavior? · 18 minAre screens really changing kids’ brains, behavior, sleep, and mental health? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charlie Peck explore what screens…
- 72. Reducing Cognitive Load to Improve Student Engagement · 14 minWhat 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…







