{"podcast":{"title":"The Language of Behavior","slug":"the-language-of-behavior-7075291","podcast_index_feed_id":7075291,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-language-of-behavior/","website_url":"https://the-language-of-behavior.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/643931ca-cfad-4eaa-9365-7ee13efa5cf2/Josh-Project-Designs-40.png","author":"Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck","episode_count":87,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T10:18:52.468161+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-language-of-behavior-7075291"},"episode":{"title":"71. What if They are Really Acting Like Jerks?","slug":"71-what-if-they-are-really-acting-like-jerks","published_at":"2026-06-11T02:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-language-of-behavior-7075291/71-what-if-they-are-really-acting-like-jerks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-language-of-behavior-7075291","url":"https://the-language-of-behavior.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2514c1ff-4650-441d-b2ca-cc06fb9aef6a.mp3","summary":"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 jerks? Together, they unpack why labels are tempting, especially when emotions are high and behavior is hard to manage, but why understanding the story behind the behavior is far more powerful than trying to define a person by one moment. Joshua and Charlie explore how exhaustion, stress, environment, past experiences, and unmet needs shape the way people show up in schools and in life. They discuss the difference between excusing behavior and understanding it, and why accountability still matters even when someone is struggling. The conversation highlights how empathy, consistency, and supportive environments can help students and adults build better coping skills over time instead of spiraling into deeper disconnection. They also connect the discussion to school culture, student growth, and the responsibility educators have to guide behavior in a way that is both firm and compassionate. This episode is a reminder that the better question is not whether someone is a jerk, but what is driving the behavior and what support will help move them in a healthier direction. -- FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy Bulk Book Discount: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76 -- About Charle Peck: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charlie Peck respond to a question many educators and leaders have quietly wondered thems…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1005,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-language-of-behavior-7075291/episodes/71-what-if-they-are-really-acting-like-jerks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-language-of-behavior-7075291/71-what-if-they-are-really-acting-like-jerks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}