Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya
by Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya T. Smith
Ever had someone misunderstand what you said? Maybe you've disagreed with a family member, questioned a friendship, or wondered why people see the same situation so differently. You're not the only one. Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya brings everyday conversations about relationships, family, friendships, faith, communication, and the choices we make. Join Dr. Teresa A. Smith, known as Dr. TAS, and OnJerya as they share stories, opinions, and different views about situations we all face.Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they don't. You'll hear conversations that may make you laugh, question something you've believed, or see a situation from another person's point of view. Whether you're dealing with a family issue, trying to understand someone you love, or simply enjoy hearing different opinions, there's a conversation here for you. Listen to Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya and join the conversation. A production of
Episodes
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Stop Shrinking Yourself to Make Others Comfortable
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where honest conversations challenge us to examine what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya discuss the dangers of worrying about things beyond your control while...
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Kids Will Tell You the Truth About Your Glasses
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack family dynamics, confidence, self-image, emotional wellness,...
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What Are You Feeding Your Subconscious?
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, emotional wellness, self-worth, confidence, identity,...
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Why Strangers Turn Conversations Into Therapy Sessions
Why do strangers open up to certain people so easily? In this Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya discuss healing energy, emotional safety, coaching conversations that happen everywhere from Walmart to concerts, and why people naturally gravitate toward calming,...
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Wait… What Does “Zaddy” Mean Now?
Modern dating language has changed fast, and not everybody is comfortable with it. In this funny and honest Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack words like “zaddy” and “papi” while discussing emotional boundaries, generational differences, communication, and why...
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Viola Davis, Stop Waiting for Permission to Wear Your Crown
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack confidence, self-worth, emotional growth, identity, healing,...
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Braces Drama, Retainers, and Genetic Surprises
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack everyday frustrations, relationships, family dynamics, emotional…
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Oversharing, Secrets, and Relationship Boundaries
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, communication, boundaries, emotional growth, dating...
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Daddy, Zaddy & Dating Boundaries
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast for women navigating modern dating, relationship confusion, confidence struggles, boundaries, healing, and personal transformation. Hosted by Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya, the show features honest life...
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Why Words Hurt & How to Heal Family Pain
TAS and OnJerya unpack body shaming, painful words, and generational parenting habits while sharing real talk on healing and emotional growth. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a...
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Lashes, Beauty Standards & Knowing Your Worth
Hosts TAS and OnJerya discuss lashes, beauty pressure, self-image, and why real confidence starts from within. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to…
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Thin Brows, Family Shade & Beauty Standards
TAS and OnJerya laugh through real talk on thin eyebrows, beauty standards, family shade, waxing, microblading, and owning natural beauty with confidence. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something...
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He Asked if That Was My Biological Daddy
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack modern dating, relationship boundaries, communication styles…
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Side Chick Clout or Real Confidence?
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, healing, confidence, identity, emotional wellness,...
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Confronting the Other Woman Will Not Fix the Real Problem
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, healing, emotional triggers, trust, boundaries,...
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When Emotions Keep Choosing the Wrong Person
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, healing, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, and…
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Ring Doorbell Drama: She Asked for Your Man
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, trust, emotional triggers, boundaries, healing,...
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Stop Falling in Love With Who They Could Be
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, healing, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, and...
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Let It Go Before It Breaks You
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, emotional growth, boundaries, identity, resilience, and...
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Delay Is Not Denial, Your Time Is Still Coming
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, resilience, purpose, emotional growth, faith, identity, and...
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They Feel Your Impact Before They Acknowledge It
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, confidence, resilience, identity, emotional growth, purpose…
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Doorbell Drama: Would You Answer That Door?
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, trust, emotional triggers, communication, boundaries,...
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Shooketh, Recognition, and People Who Secretly Compete With You
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, confidence, self-worth, emotional growth, identity,...
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She Slapped Him Out His Sleep
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, healing,...
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Who Benefits When You Stay Stuck?
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, difficult decisions,...
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Stop Tolerating What Is Breaking You
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, identity, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, and...
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You’re Carrying Too Much to Keep Pretending You’re Fine
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack emotional healing, burnout, identity, resilience, boundaries, mental...
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Joseph’s Dream: Delayed Is Not Denied
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack faith, resilience, healing, identity, emotional growth, purpose, and...
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Rebuild Your Life and Cut What You’ve Outgrown
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, relationships, emotional growth, identity, boundaries,...
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Black Actors Excellence Delayed Is Not Denied
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, resilience, identity, purpose, emotional growth, and the...
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Stop Patching Your Life, Rebuild What Matters
Still fixing surface cracks? It’s time to rebuild your foundation and reclaim your life. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening! Follow...
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Reclaim Your Voice After Silence Steals Power
Lost your voice in survival mode? Learn how to rebuild power, identity, and self-expression. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening!…
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Stop Tolerating. Start Thriving for Real Now
Break free from what drains you. Set boundaries, protect your peace, and start living better today. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep…
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They Never Got You. Now Make It Your Advantage
You were always different, stop shrinking. Turn what set you apart into your edge. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening! Follow Real…
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Choose You: Let Go & Reclaim Your Power
Stop forcing what’s broken. Choose yourself, release the past, and step into your truth today. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening!...
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Stop Faking Who You Are to Fit In
Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, authenticity, emotional growth, confidence, identity, and...
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Find Yourself Again: The Hot Seat Breakthrough
Feeling lost? This hot seat challenge helps you reconnect, reset, and rediscover your true self. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening!...
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Authentic Healing: Stop Faking It, Start Thriving
Think fitting in keeps you safe? Discover how being real unlocks growth, clarity, and your next level. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep...
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Who Were You Before They Changed You?
Reconnect with your true self, heal your story, and reclaim who you were meant to be. Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way. We'd love for you to keep listening! Follow Real...
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Who Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be?
What happens when the life you built no longer feels like the person you know yourself to be? In this season closing conversation, OnJerya puts Dr. TAS in the hot seat with questions about identity, healing, faith, authenticity, success, and finding her way back to herself. Their conversation...
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What Are You Tolerating Because It Feels Easier Than Starting Over?
What are you continuing to tolerate simply because it feels familiar? Dr. TAS and OnJerya talk about the difference between managing what is broken and deciding to rebuild, from relationships and work to family dynamics and the way we see ourselves. Through personal experiences, faith…
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Why Does Recognition Sometimes Take So Long?
What do you do when you have put in the work, developed your skills, and still feel overlooked? Using Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar recognition and the history of Black actors in Hollywood as a starting point, Dr. TAS and OnJerya talk about delayed recognition, preparation, validation, faith, and…
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What Can Happen When You Keep Going Before You Feel Ready?
What have you learned from the moments that required you to grow before you felt ready? Celebrating their 50th episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya look back at the uncomfortable beginnings, mistakes, unexpected opportunities, and personal growth that helped shape who they are today. From Dr. TAS…
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Are You Wearing Your Crown or the One Someone Else Chose for You?
How much of yourself have you changed to fit someone else’s expectations? Inspired by Viola Davis’s NAACP Image Awards speech, Dr. TAS and OnJerya talk about self doubt, labels, people pleasing, recognizing your strengths, and the people who may benefit when you make yourself smaller. They also...
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What Does Comparison Steal From You?
What happens when comparing your life to someone else’s starts shaping how you see yourself? Using Lifetime’s Double Double Trouble as the starting point, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack sibling rivalry, favoritism, jealousy, infertility, identity, public image, and the lasting impact of feeling...
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Are You Healing or Just Staying Busy Enough Not to Deal With It?
Sometimes being busy feels like progress, but is it helping you heal or keeping you from what still needs your attention? Using Fantasia Barrino’s public journey as a starting point, Dr. TAS and OnJerya examine the difference between healing and distraction, why old patterns can return in new...
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Where in Your Life Are You Dimming Your Light?
Have you ever made yourself smaller because you were comparing yourself to someone else, worried about how people would receive you, or unsure whether what you bring really matters? Dr. TAS and OnJerya have a deeply personal conversation about faith, authenticity, comparison, vulnerability,...
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Who Would You Be If You Stopped Waiting for Permission?
How much of who you are gets edited because you are waiting for someone else to approve it? Using moments from the Grammys and artists across different generations, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people create, speak, dress, believe, and live without asking everyone else for...
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Are You Living Your Life or Trying to Meet Everyone Else’s Expectations?
How much of what you do is based on what you actually want, and how much is shaped by what other people expect from you? Dr. TAS and OnJerya talk about people pleasing, comparing your path to someone else’s, changing yourself depending on who is in the room, and losing sight of your own goals in...
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Does Success Change as You Get Older?
What success looks like in your twenties may not fit the life you want in your forties, fifties, or sixties. Sparked by Jill Scott’s perspective on how our approach to work changes across the decades, Dr. TAS and OnJerya compare their experiences with career, money, relationships, boundaries, and...
About this show
Ever had someone misunderstand what you said? Maybe you've disagreed with a family member, questioned a friendship, or wondered why people see the same situation so differently.
You're not the only one.
Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya brings everyday conversations about relationships, family, friendships, faith, communication, and the choices we make.
Join Dr. Teresa A. Smith, known as Dr. TAS, and OnJerya as they share stories, opinions, and different views about situations we all face.Sometimes they agree.
Sometimes they don't. You'll hear conversations that may make you laugh, question something you've believed, or see a situation from another person's point of view.
Whether you're dealing with a family issue, trying to understand someone you love, or simply enjoy hearing different opinions, there's a conversation here for you.
Listen to Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya and join the conversation.
A production of
Hosted by
Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya T. Smith
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