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Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya

Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya

By: Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka Dr. TAS
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Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is where real conversations meet real life.

Hosted by Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya, this podcast features honest, thought-provoking conversations about life, relationships, faith, family, personal growth, culture, confidence, communication, and the experiences that shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.

These short-form audio episodes are created from authentic conversations that challenge perspectives, encourage reflection, and spark meaningful dialogue. Whether discussing current events, relationship dynamics, personal boundaries, self-worth, life transitions, or lessons learned through experience, each episode offers insights listeners can apply to their everyday lives.

What makes Real Talk different is the conversation itself. Two voices. Two perspectives. One discussion.

No scripts. No pretending. Just real conversations that encourage listeners to think, reflect, and move forward with greater awareness and intention.

Listen. Reflect. Grow.
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Episodes
  • Stop Shrinking Yourself to Make Others Comfortable | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya

    Stop Shrinking Yourself to Make Others Comfortable | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya
    Jun 1 2026
    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 neglecting the areas of life where you actually have power. From dealing with criticism and labels to standing confidently in your own identity, they explore why self-worth cannot be built on other people's opinions.

    The conversation also highlights an important lesson many of us learn later in life: pay yourself first. Whether it is your finances, your time, your energy, or your emotional well-being, taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is necessary.

    Through personal stories, family wisdom, and honest reflection, Dr. TAS and OnJerya remind listeners that challenges do not have to define them. What matters is how you respond. When you stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, stop seeking approval, and start honoring your own needs, you create space for growth, confidence, and peace.

    Sometimes the most important investment you can make is in yourself.

    Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya, where real conversations meet real life. Join Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya as they explore relationships, faith, family, confidence, communication, personal growth, culture, and the experiences that shape how we think, live, and connect with others.

    Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:

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    Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show and help more people discover honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical insights they can apply to everyday life.If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend.
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    2 mins
  • Kids Will Tell You the Truth About Your Glasses | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya

    Kids Will Tell You the Truth About Your Glasses | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya
    May 31 2026
    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, relationships, and the everyday moments that teach unexpected life lessons.

    In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya share a hilarious and relatable conversation about shopping for glasses, asking family members for their opinions, and discovering that what people approve in theory is not always what they like in reality.

    Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack confidence, self-image, family feedback, generational perspectives, body image, personal style, and why the people closest to us often deliver the most honest opinions whether we ask for them or not.

    This episode also explores self-acceptance, emotional wellness, family relationships, appearance, aging, authenticity, and the reality that confidence often comes from liking what you see in the mirror even when everyone else has a different opinion.

    If you have ever asked family members for advice, questioned your appearance, struggled with confidence, received unexpected feedback, or learned that kids have absolutely no filter, this episode offers relatable real talk, laughter, reflection, and insight for everyday life.

    Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya, where real conversations meet real life. Join Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya as they explore relationships, faith, family, confidence, communication, personal growth, culture, and the experiences that shape how we think, live, and connect with others.

    Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:

    Dr. TAS YouTube Channel

    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram

    Teresa Smith Facebook

    Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog

    Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show and help more people discover honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical insights they can apply to everyday life.If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend.
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    2 mins
  • What Are You Feeding Your Subconscious? | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya

    What Are You Feeding Your Subconscious? | Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya
    May 30 2026
    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, healing, and the everyday experiences that shape how we see ourselves.


    In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore body image, social media influence, self-perception, subconscious messaging, and the hidden impact of the content people consume every day.

    Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack body shaming, comparison culture, workplace confidence, Zoom life, beauty standards, self-criticism, emotional wellness, and why repeated messages often affect people long before they realize it.

    This episode also explores social media pressure, self-worth, confidence, identity, emotional healing, public scrutiny, celebrity culture, and the reality that many people are fighting battles created by expectations they never consciously agreed to carry.

    If you are navigating body image struggles, confidence issues, social media pressure, self-worth challenges, emotional healing, comparison culture, or learning how to protect your peace in a world filled with constant opinions, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.

    Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya, where real conversations meet real life. Join Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya as they explore relationships, faith, family, confidence, communication, personal growth, culture, and the experiences that shape how we think, live, and connect with others.

    Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:

    Dr. TAS YouTube Channel

    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram

    Teresa Smith Facebook

    Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog

    Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show and help more people discover honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical insights they can apply to everyday life.If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend.
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    3 mins
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