#150: Students pushing your buttons? These 6 one-liners will save you!

The Unteachables Podcast

Content provided by Claire English. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Claire English or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

13d ago 25:58

MP3•Episode home

Fetch error

Hmmm there seems to be a problem fetching this series right now. Last successful fetch was on December 01, 2025 21:13 (6d ago)

What now? This series will be checked again in the next day. If you believe it should be working, please verify the publisher's feed link below is valid and includes actual episode links. You can contact support to request the feed be immediately fetched.

This episode is a big warm hug and a practical roadmap for every teacher who’s ever thought: “How the heck am I supposed to stay calm when they’re pushing ALL my buttons?!”

I’m diving into a juicy listener Q&A all about what to do in those real-deal, fight-flight-freeze moments in the classroom. And spoiler alert: it’s not about becoming a Zen monk who never reacts. It’s about having scripts, self-awareness, and a bit of self-compassion ready to roll.

In this episode, I walk you through:

My own messy moments (because YES, I’m a very imperfect human too)
The neuroscience behind your snapping point (hello, barking guard dog 🐶)
What emotional regulation really looks like for teachers
And my top 6 behaviour one-liners that will save you from spiralling.

So whether you’re already consciously incompetent 😬 or just starting to build awareness, this episode will meet you where you’re at, with practical tools to make it all a bit easier.

What you’ll learn:

The difference between reacting and responding
6 calm one-liners you can keep in your back pocket for the trickiest moments
Why having scripts matters when your thinking brain goes offline
How to redirect defiance without getting sucked into a power struggle
Language that sets boundaries without shame
Why saying “I’m not here to argue with you” is low-key magic

Resources & Mentions:

📥 Grab the FREE Calm Scripts Guide here: https://www.the-unteachables.com/calmscripts
Need extra support? The Behaviour Club has your back: https://www.the-unteachables.com/tbc

Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!

RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:

Connect with me:

Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
Check out my website

Chapters

1. Welcome And Mission (00:00:00)

2. The Core Question: Staying Regulated (00:01:15)

3. Why Triggers Happen In Classrooms (00:03:10)

4. Spotting Body Cues And Self-Regulation (00:05:40)

5. The Power Of Scripts Under Stress (00:07:55)

6. One-Liners: Hold It For Later (00:09:33)

7. One-Liners: Acknowledge And Redirect (00:11:20)

8. One-Liners: Check Back In Five (00:13:10)

9. One-Liners: Addressing “But They’re Doing It” (00:15:10)

10. One-Liners: Prompting Ownership (00:17:05)

11. One-Liners: Not Here To Argue (00:19:00)

12. Grace, Limits, And Free Guides (00:20:30)

13. Final Encouragement And Share Request (00:23:20)

152 episodes

#Claire English #Teaching #Behaviour Management #Classroom #Support #Beginning Teacher #New Teacher #Teaching Tips #Teacher Training #High School #Secondary #Primary #Higher Education #Podcasting Education #Teachers

#150: Students pushing your buttons? These 6 one-liners will save you!

The Unteachables Podcast

18 subscribers

published 13d ago

MP3•Episode home