A Teen's Perspective

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A show for parents of teenagers. Each week, I interview teens so they can share their experiences growing up in today's world.

Dr. RJ


    • Jun 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 213 EPISODES

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    The A Teen's Perspective podcast is an incredibly insightful and impactful show that provides parents with a better understanding of their teenage children. As a mother of three, I found this podcast to be invaluable in helping me navigate the challenges of communicating with my teen. Dr. RJ does an excellent job of breaking down the issues and providing practical advice for parents.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it gives teenagers a platform to express themselves and discuss the issues they face in today's society. By hearing directly from teens, parents are able to gain a perspective on what their children are going through and can better relate to their experiences. This not only leads to improved understanding but also helps facilitate quicker issue resolution and fosters closer relationships within families.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Dr. RJ's ability to connect with his guests and make them feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. His interviews are engaging and he asks thoughtful questions that allow the teenagers to open up about sensitive topics. This creates an environment where honest conversations can take place, providing valuable insights for both parents and teenagers.

    The only downside to this podcast is that it may not cover every single issue that teenagers face today. However, considering the vast range of topics that can be addressed, it is understandable that not every issue can be covered in each episode. Nonetheless, the episodes that are available provide valuable insights into various aspects of teenage life.

    In conclusion, The A Teen's Perspective podcast is an inspiring and informative show that offers parents a deeper understanding of their teenage children. Dr. RJ's approachable style and insightful interviews create a platform where teenagers can express themselves while providing invaluable insights for parents looking to navigate the challenging world of parenting teens. I highly recommend this podcast to any parent or guardian seeking a better understanding of today's youth.



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    Latest episodes from A Teen's Perspective

    Summer Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 16:04


    In this episode, Dr. RJ talks about a strategy that will help your child develop certain qualities that will be necessary for school success. If you are interested in joining his life coaching program please schedule a consultation at www.drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Sadness In Teenagers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 24:53


    In this episode, Dr. RJ reveals that sadness among teenagers is on the rise. He shares practical tips on what you should do and what you should not do when your teenager feels sad.

    Do's and Don'ts for the Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:42


    In this episode, Dr. RJ gives parents ideas on how to help their teenagers have a productive summer. There are certain experiences that will hinder the child's future success. Parents want to avoid those this summer. Conversely, there are activities that teenagers can do that will enhance their success in the Fall. Teenagers should do those this summer. If you are interested in Dr. RJ's life coaching program for the summer, schedule a consultation at www.drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Biggest Mistakes of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 24:28


    In this episode, Dr. RJ addresses three common mistakes parent make with their teenagers. This episode will provide reasons why your teenager may choose to avoid spending time with their parents. 

    Parent Must Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 21:07


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the secret weapon that all parents have access to. This is a must have for parents who want a peaceful and respectful environment at home. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. RJ's coaching program for parents, schedule your consultation at https://drrjjackson.com/coachyourteen

    Parenting in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 16:12


    In this episode, Dr. RJ tackles the beginning of Pew Research Center's article, Parenting in America. If you are a parent of an adolescent, this episode will open your eyes about the common issues among today's teenagers.

    Hidden Effects of Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 18:10


    When it comes to social media, parents understand the many concerns. But what about the longterm effects? Many do not consider how social media could alter the way their child thinks. If your teenager is on social media then this episode is for you.

    Should You Hire a Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 16:13


    In this episode, Dr. RJ addresses the confusion between mentorship and life coaching. Both can be helpful but which one is right for your teenager. Join us as Dr. RJ educates families on finding the best help for their teens.

    Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 18:09


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the harms of social media and what parents can do to help their child. Even if your child has been using social media responsibly, this episode is for you. 

    Parent Teen Disconnect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 14:51


    In this episode, Dr. RJ uncovers reasons for disagreements with parents and teens. He shares how often times, the parents belief about their teenager is inaccurate. If you believe your relationship with your teenager needs improvements then schedule a consultation at the following link: https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Chores for Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 21:33


    In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Should you force your teen to do chores?" The topic of chores is one of the most common causes of conflict in homes. Teenagers hate doing them so naturally they resist. Parents believe that chores will help them become more successful. Is that true? Listen to this episode to learn the secret to getting teens to do chores.

    When To Use Aggression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:25


    The gentle parenting philosophy is on the rise. Is there ever a time to use aggression with your parenting? Or should every situation be handled gently? In this episode, Dr. RJ addresses the topic of gentle parenting and should aggression ever be used.

    How to Change a Teenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 14:01


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares how parents can play a huge role in changing their child's overall mindset. With this skill, parents can help their teens maximize their full potential.

    Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 21:29


    In this episode, Dr. RJ reveals the main cause of your child's happiness (and sadness). He also shares a solution for parents to help train their teenagers when it comes to friendships.

    Are Sleepovers Okay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 18:49


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the pros and cons of sleepovers. He also shares a strategy that will train your teenager to handle any situation. If you are interested in learning more about life coaching for your teenager visit us at https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Election Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 18:37


    The election is days away and your teen can be feeling very overwhelmed. In this episode, Dr. RJ shares strategies on how the parents can use the election to coach their teens on navigating contentious times in life.

    How To Change Your Teen's Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 20:50


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares something that each parent can do today that will drastically change their child's mindset. If you are interested in life coaching for your pre-teen, teen, or young adult, schedule a consultation at https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Parent / Teen Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 28:01


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares a strategy to use when all other strategies fail as it relates to growing the relationship with your teenager. This episode is for any parents with teens who defiantly make efforts to sabotage the relationship

    Mistakes of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 19:50


    In this episode, Dr. RJ reveals the most common mistakes parents are making this year. If you want to grow the relationship with your child, it is imperative that you stop making these crucial mistakes. If you are interested in coaching for you or your teenagers then schedule a consultation at https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Back to School Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 21:44


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares three tips on how you can support your child as they start school. Parents have the biggest opportunity to help their child maximize their potential this school year. Follow these tips to experience success with your child. If you are interested in learning about Dr. RJ's coaching program visit https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Inside Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 20:47


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the hidden message in the movie, Inside Out. He discusses part 1 and reveals what your teenager may be learning after watching the movie. If you would like to learn how to manage your emotions then join Dr. RJ's private community at www.drrjjackson.com/few

    Alternatives to Teen Life Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 13:21


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the three alternatives to life coaching. If your child is not maximizing their potential then it is important that you find help for them. Teen life coaching is currently the best option for adolescents who are not taking the necessary steps to accomplish their their goals.

    How Teenagers Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 22:39


    In this episode, Dr. RJ breaks down the four ways teenagers change. Whichever issues your teen struggles with there are only four ways your child can change their behavior. Listen in to learn how you can potentially assist your adolescent with making changes in their life.

    Takeaways From Parent Seminar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 27:30


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares five key takeaways from his most recent parent seminar. He discusses how to handle disrespectful teenagers, what to do when your child starts dating, and more. If you are interested in learning more about teen life coaching visit www.drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Takeaways from F.E.W.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 16:04


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares his top three takeaways from his in-person transformative event for teenagers, F.E.W. He also shared that parents can join his private community by joining the waitlist at www.drrjjackson.com/waitlist. Finally, he discussed his desire to start a virtual book club for teenagers. If you are interested in your teen participating, fill out the form at www.drrjjackson.com/bookclub

    Get Back Your Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 9:55


    In this episode, Dr. RJ encourages parents to take back their authority. Often times, parents unknowingly create an environment at home where teenagers are allowed to break rules and cross boundaries. This not only harms the relationship between the parent and child, but it also prevents the parental influence that is necessary for teenagers to maximize their full potential.

    Be Aware of Facebook Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 23:06


    In this episode, Dr. RJ exposes the problems with parenting groups on Facebook. He also shares the number one change, as it relates to therapy, that could help millions of teenagers in this country. https://drrjjackson.com/waitlist/

    Benefits of Strategic Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 24:47


    In this episode, Dr. RJ describes the most effective style of parenting and that is "strategic parenting." Although, gentle parenting has gained popularity over the past few years, there are many limitations to that form of parenting. Dr. RJ invites parents who want to learn strategic parenting to schedule a consultation at https://www.drrjjackson.com/coachyourteen.

    High Achieving Teens and Successful Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 18:36


    In this episode, Dr. RJ describes the unique dynamic between high achieving teens and parents that are considered "successful." This discovery can prevent your child from underachieving after graduation from high school.

    Is Your Teen Manipulating You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 21:50


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the most common "manipulation" tactics used by teens. They are very effective when parents are afraid to maintain boundaries in the home. Dr. RJ not only shares examples, but he also gives a solution. If you are interested in life coaching for your teenager, schedule a consultation at https://www.drrjjackson.com/coaching.

    Punishing Teenagers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:29


    Dr. RJ discusses one of the most asked questions in his life coaching program, and thats how to punish their teenager in a way to get them to change their behavior. In this episode, you will learn when to punish and how to punish. Also, Dr. RJ shares his philosophy that is different than gentle parenting.

    Mindset Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 22:24


    In this episode, Dr. RJ teaches parents about their teens' mindset and how it contributes to their resistance towards school, chores, and other activities they dislike. Parents will learn why willpower doesn't work for teenagers. Finally, Dr. RJ shares why it doesn't require years of therapy to help your teen. In some cases, it only requires five hours. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to speak with a team member about Dr. RJ's program, go to https://drrjjackson.com/coaching. If you are interested in your teen attending Dr. RJ's in-person teen leadership conference in Austin, TX on April 14th, register at https://drrjjackson.com/few

    Teens Need Lifelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 29:24


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the importance of lifelines. Lifelines are memories of past experiences where a child overcomes. This creates a powerful source of motivation in any given moment. Dr. RJ explains how parents can rob their teenagers of these experiences by giving in to their demands. If you are a parent who would like to see a transformation in your child immediately, Dr. RJ wants you to join him in Austin, TX on April 14th. There, he will coach your child to overcome any struggles that are holding them back. You can register at the following link: https://www.drrjjackson.com/few

    The Fastest Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 22:26


    In this episode, Dr. RJ takes you through his journey with life coaching and what he discovered to be the fastest transformation in teenagers. Whether your child struggles with confidence, motivation, social media addiction, procrastination, anger, anxiety, or depression, it is possible for your child to make a massive change in one day. Dr. RJ is hosting a in-person life coaching experience for teenagers on April 14th in Austin, TX. Tickets are only $49. You may purchase at the following link: https://www.drrjjackson.com/few

    The Mistake of a Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 19:08


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares a common mistake parents of teenagers make often. This mistake can hinder a child from maximizing their full potential. If you are interested in learning about Dr. RJ life coaching program for pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults schedule your consultation at https://www.drrjjackson.com/coaching.

    F.E.W. Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 17:20


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the biggest takeaway from his leadership event for high school students, held on February 25th in Austin, TX. If you are interested in life coaching, schedule your consultation at https://www.drrjjackson.com.

    Leadership Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 15:08


    In this episode, Dr. RJ breaks down leadership and why it's important for your child to develop it during their teen years. Dr. RJ also announces the date for his in-person life coaching event for teenagers.

    The Victim Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 17:31


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discussing the victim mindset that exists among parents. After revealing the common signs of a victim mindset, Dr. RJ teaches the fastest way to breakthrough it.

    Fulfillment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 20:35


    In this episode, Dr. RJ helps parents understand the importance of fulfillment. Parents will also learn Dr. RJ's life coaching strategy behind helping teenagers to experience fulfillment in their life immediately.

    Therapy vs Life Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 16:36


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the three main differences between therapy and life coaching for adolescents.

    Are You An Insane Parent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 20:57


    In this episode, Dr. RJ describes what is an insane parent and he gives five strategies on how to respond to your child. If you are interested in learning about Dr. RJ's life coaching program please schedule a consultation at www.drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Parenting Lying Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 23:19


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the secret parenting technique that will help your teenagers stop lying. If you are interested in life coaching for your family please schedule a consultation at www.drrjjackson.com/coaching.

    Don't Allow Pouting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 19:20


    Often times, Parents believe pouting is "normal teenager behavior." In this episode, Dr. RJ reveals the long term negative effects of pouting, and how to help your child stop pouting.

    Phone Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 22:25


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares a strategy that has helped many parents set new rules for their teens as it relates to their phone and social media usage. If you believe your child spends too much time on the phone then this episode is for you.

    Timing is Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 17:32


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares why parents need to pay attention to their children in order to capitalize on certain emotions that can help facilitate deeper conversations.

    Conquer Parent/Teen Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 17:03


    Parent/Teen conflicts dominant families across the globe. In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the secret cause for these conflicts. If you would like help transforming the relationship with your child, schedule a consultation at www.drrjjackson.com/coaching.

    Conquering the Mental Health Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 20:42


    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the mental health crisis among adolescents all across the world. He shares the answer to solve this global crisis.

    Phone Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 17:20


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the most harmful effect of adolescents having phones. Whether your child has had a phone for one week or four years, this episode is for you.

    Hidden Reasons for Life Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 21:13


    Dr. RJ shares brand new insights on things that impact every single teenager (and pre-teen). Do you have a sibling rivalry at home? Is your child involved in the "normal" teenage drama at school? Do your children struggle to understand your rules and the consequences? If you answered, "yes" to any of these questions then this episode is for you.

    How To Motivate Your Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 10:23


    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the his most successful strategy to help parents motivate their teenagers. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. RJ life coaching program visit www.drrjjackson.com/coaching

    Dangers of an "Okay" Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 12:31


    Dr. RJ discusses the problems with teens who do not attempt to maximize their full potential. They often just fly "under the radar." In this episode, he shares potential issues that these teens may face in the future.

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