The Doctor's Corner with Dr. John Oda

Dr. john Oda

For over 38 years, I’ve walked alongside parents and teens, coaching, rewiring, and transforming lives with one mission: to help families go further, faster. I’m Dr. John Oda, Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Master Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and a specialist in behavioral transformation. With a 90% success rate, I’ve helped thousands of families break through the emotional and mental barriers that keep them stuck in cycles of frustration, rebellion, and disconnection. In 2006, I released my book Connecting with Your Teen—a guide that sparked healing and reconnection in homes across the world. And now, almost two decades later, I’m seeing the same problems showing up in different packaging. So I’m back—this time through this podcast—to deliver insights, strategies, and breakthroughs straight to your ears. This show is designed for parents of pre-teens and teenagers who are struggling with behavioral issues, emotional distance, or simply feel like they’ve lost their connection. I’ll be unpacking proven principles from my book, sharing real-world stories, and equipping you with tools to help your teen thrive—and your family bond deepen. Because when you reconnect with your teen... You unlock their potential and restore peace in your home. Let’s begin this journey together. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support.

  1. Sep 8

    Who's Raising Your Teen—the Leader, the Friend, or the Joker?

    Are you leading your teenager—or has your teenager slowly started leading you?  In this episode of The Doctor’s Corner, Dr. John Oda introduces the Family Clock™, a powerful model designed to help parents recognize the role they are actually playing in their teenager’s life: The Leader, The Friend, or The Joker. Drawing from nearly four decades of experience working in the mental health field with teenagers, parents, and families, Dr. Oda shares the story of a mother who loved her daughter deeply—but had become afraid to upset her. What appeared to be a teenage behavioral problem revealed something much deeper: the parent had lost her leadership position in the home. You’ll discover the difference between being friendly with your teenager and becoming their Friend, why inconsistent rules and consequences can turn a parent into the Joker, and what it really means to become the Leader your teenager needs Being a Leader doesn’t mean becoming controlling or authoritarian. It means listening, communicating, setting boundaries, remaining consistent, and remembering that your responsibility isn’t to win a popularity contest—it’s to prepare your teenager for life. As another school year begins, Dr. Oda challenges every parent to answer one powerful question: Who is raising your teenager—the Leader, the Friend, or the Joker? And perhaps the more important question is: If you asked your teenager, what would they say? Listen now and discover your position on the Family Clock Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

  2. Apr 29

    How Elite Mindset Creates Athletes_ Leaders_ and High Performers

    Every parent wants the same thing:  For their child to succeed  To have opportunities  To make it to the next level—college, sports, life But here’s the truth most parents never hear… It’s not just talent. It’s not just grades.  It’s how your child performs under pressure. Dr. John Oda has spent decades working with teens and families—and he’s seen it over and over again  Talented kids who fall short. Smart kids who don’t execute. Athletes who shine in practice… but disappear in real moments. He lived it himself—playing basketball —realizing that without the right mindset and conditioning, talent alone is not enough. This podcast teaches parents what it really takes:Building confidence in your teenDeveloping mental conditioning earlyHelping your child perform when it mattersPreparing them for college, sports, and lifeThis is not traditional parenting advice. This is a performance system for your family. If you want your child to have real opportunities… 👉 You have to train more than talent. Every parent wants their child to go to college… But very few are preparing them for what it actually takes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

  3. Feb 26

    Episode 41: Raising Leaders, Not Just Kids

    Are you raising a child… or developing a future leader?  In Raising Leaders, Not Just Kids, International Best-Selling Author of Connecting with Your Teen, Dr. John Oda brings over four decades of experience working with more than 100,000 teens and families worldwide, with a documented 90% transformation success rate.  This is not traditional parenting advice. This is family leadership training. Each episode equips parents with the structure, mindset tools, faith-based confidence principles, and high-performance strategies needed to rebuild authority, eliminate entitlement, reduce anxiety, and develop discipline in today’s teens . Dr. Oda combines neuroscience, faith, leadership psychology, and real-world coaching experience to help families create strong foundations, correct behavioral symptoms, systemize communication, and build responsible young leaders prepared for sports, academics, business, and life.  If you’re a parent who refuses to raise a follower — and is committed to raising a confident, disciplined leader — this show is for you. If you believe a strong business starts with a strong home… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

  4. 11/27/2025

    Episode 39 - How to get along with loved ones during the holidays

    Podcast Episode Title: How to Get Along With Loved Ones During the Holidays Description: In this powerful holiday episode, Dr. John Oda reveals how to bring peace, harmony, and understanding back into your family dynamics—especially during the most emotionally charged time of the year. You’ll discover the exact rapport-building tools used in high-level leadership psychology and learn how to apply them with your loved ones, even the ones who trigger you the most. Dr. Oda breaks down practical, easy-to-use techniques like pacing and leading, emotional mirroring, advanced rapport-building skills, and conflict diffusion strategies that work instantly. These tools will help you create deeper connection, prevent arguments before they start, and turn the holidays into a time of joy, bonding, and genuine transformation. Whether you're dealing with difficult relatives, sensitive conversations, or old emotional patterns, this episode gives you everything you need to navigate family gatherings with confidence, compassion, and leadership. CTA: If you want a private Family Breakthrough Session to strengthen communication and healing in your home, DM the word FAMILY. I take only 3 families per month. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

  5. 11/06/2025

    Episode 38 - How to Stop Arguing With Your Teen

    Are you tired of every conversation with your teen turning into an argument? In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Dr. John Oda reveals how to transform conflict into connection using neuroscience, NLP, and emotional intelligence. With 38 years of experience helping families rebuild trust, Dr. Oda introduces the  How to gain Rapport— a proven process to stop power struggles and restore peace at home. You’ll learn how to decode your teen’s emotions, lead with calm energy, and apply the Six Logical Levels of NLP to reconnect deeply with your child. Discover how to communicate with empathy, confidence, and purpose — because when communication heals, the family transforms. 🎯 Learn the agreement phrase 🧠 Discover how NLP reshapes family dynamics ❤️ Build influence and trust without control 🎧 Tune in to The Doctor’s Corner and learn how to stop arguing — and start connecting — one conversation at a time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

  6. 10/21/2025

    Episode 37 - Sports Pressure: When Winning Breaks the Bond

    In this powerful and emotional episode, Dr. John Oda reveals the hidden cost of performance pressure in youth sports. You’ll hear the story of Marcus — a gifted 15-year-old basketball player — and his father, David, whose love for winning nearly cost them their bond. Through this heartfelt case study, Dr. Oda unpacks the psychology behind pressure, how it rewires a child’s nervous system, and how parents can transform “performance parenting” into “presence parenting.” Using insights from The ODA Inner Command Method for Families, Dr. Oda shows how to replace fear with faith, critique with connection, and pressure with presence. Because when a child feels unconditionally loved — they perform from peace, not for approval. This episode is a must-listen for any parent, coach, or mentor who wants to raise confident, emotionally intelligent young athletes who play with passion, joy, and purpose — on and off the court. 🎧 “You don’t raise champions by pushing harder. You raise them by loving deeper.” – Dr. John Oda Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support. Dr. John Oda has spent 38 years helping teens and parents strengthen communication, overcome struggles, and build thriving families. Download a free 23-minute deep dive from his book *Connecting with Your Teen: Send an email to info@drjohnoda.com for your download TEEN Reset needs help with YOUR Teen, pre-teen, or Young Adult drjohnoda.com/teen-reset-intensive If your teen is playing sports and wants that extra edge https://sports.pnbcgroup.com

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For over 38 years, I’ve walked alongside parents and teens, coaching, rewiring, and transforming lives with one mission: to help families go further, faster. I’m Dr. John Oda, Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Master Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and a specialist in behavioral transformation. With a 90% success rate, I’ve helped thousands of families break through the emotional and mental barriers that keep them stuck in cycles of frustration, rebellion, and disconnection. In 2006, I released my book Connecting with Your Teen—a guide that sparked healing and reconnection in homes across the world. And now, almost two decades later, I’m seeing the same problems showing up in different packaging. So I’m back—this time through this podcast—to deliver insights, strategies, and breakthroughs straight to your ears. This show is designed for parents of pre-teens and teenagers who are struggling with behavioral issues, emotional distance, or simply feel like they’ve lost their connection. I’ll be unpacking proven principles from my book, sharing real-world stories, and equipping you with tools to help your teen thrive—and your family bond deepen. Because when you reconnect with your teen... You unlock their potential and restore peace in your home. Let’s begin this journey together. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-corner-with-dr-john-oda--5470834/support.