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by Dr. RJ
A show for parents of teenagers. Each week, I interview teens so they can share their experiences growing up in today's world.
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- 1 weeks ago17 min
Why Your Teen Is Resisting You (And How to Decode Their Mindset Without the Pushback)
Ever feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells, battling over homework, or hitting a wall of silence with your teenager? You aren't alone. The hardest part of parenting a teen isn't just seeing the procrastination or the attitude—it's not knowing where the internal block is actually coming from. In this episode, Dr.RJ explains his approach on how you can map out your teen's internal operating system in under 10 minutes—without even making them take a test. Tune in to discover how shifting your perspective on their daily behaviors can completely change the dynamic at home and give you a clear, actionable game plan.
- 3 weeks ago13 min
Disrespectful Teenagers
Should you allow your teenager to be disrepectful? The obvious answer is, "No," but many families continue to struggle with disrespectful teenagers. How do you put an end to disrespectful communication in your home? Tune in to discover how Dr. RJ has helped thousands of parents get back their authority.
- Sep 9, 202614 min
Exciting News
In this episode, Dr. RJ shares exciting news for parents of pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Tune in and please subscribe. https://drrjjackson.com/coaching
- Aug 7, 202614 min
Why Teens Are Refusing School
School refusal is more than just "skipping class." In this episode of A Teen's Perspective, we dig into why so many teens are saying no to school—anxiety, burnout, mental health struggles, social pressure, irrelevant curricula, and the feeling that school just doesn't fit real life.
- Jul 18, 202615 min
3 Signs Your Teen Is Silently Spiraling
From the outside, everything can look fine — decent grades, same friend group, still showing up to practice. But some of the most telling signs of a teen quietly struggling don't look like a crisis at all; they look like normal teenage moodiness. In this episode, we break down three signs parents consistently miss, why they get overlooked, and why waiting for things to "pass on their own" is often the costliest mistake a parent can make.
- Jun 24, 202616 min
The Hidden Desires of Teenagers
What do teenagers actually want? In this episode of A Teen's Perspective, Dr. RJ dives deep into the real desires driving today's teens—beyond the surface-level assumptions adults often make. From the friendships that shape their world to the social pressures they navigate daily, Dr. RJ unpacks what truly matters to them. But there's one crucial thing most teens don't even realize they're craving… something that could completely transform family dynamics if parents understood it. If you're a parent trying to connect with your child, this episode offers ground breaking insights you won't want to miss. Discover the three things teenagers really want—and why the third one might be the game-changer no one sees coming.
- May 23, 202614 min
Summer Success
Why is it so hard to get your teenager to make the most of their summer? You see them sleeping until the afternoon, staying up all night, turning into moody zombies who resist every productive suggestion you make. You want them to build good habits, stay motivated, maybe even earn some money or prepare for the future — but nothing you try seems to work. If you're exhausted from the constant battles and want real summer progress for your teen without destroying your relationship, this episode will show you the smarter path. I share when it's time to stop trying to handle it all yourself and bring in professional life coaching that actually understands how to motivate teens from the inside out. 🎧 Listen now and discover a better way forward this summer.
- May 13, 202618 min
Life Coaching in 2026
In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the top reasons parents are seeking life coaching. There are changes happening among teenagers and it's important for parents to pay attention before it impacts their children.
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