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Hosted by Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya, this podcast features honest, thought-provoking conversations about life, relationships, faith, family, personal growth,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Real Talk With TAS &amp; OnJerya is where real conversations meet real life.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />What makes Real Talk different is the conversation itself. Two voices. Two perspectives. One discussion.<br /><br />No scripts. No pretending. Just real conversations that encourage listeners to think, reflect, and move forward with greater awareness and intention.<br /><br />Listen. Reflect. Grow.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>c0d1f4b5-5775-5dc7-aa4a-0ddc4ae0a3bf</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Stop Shrinking Yourself to Make Others Comfortable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-shrinking-yourself-to-make-others-comfortable--72271907</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Sometimes the most important investment you can make is in yourself.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271907</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72271907/the_moment_you_stop_living_for_other_peoples_expectations_real_talk_series_tas_and_onjerya.mp3" length="1634264" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2/4685e0ed-bb8c-415c-9f01-199dfbcb4ea2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Sometimes the most important investment you can make is in yourself.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>103</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundaries,confidence,emotionalwellness,financialwellness,focusonwhatyoucancontrol,identity,mindset,motivation,overcomingcriticism,payyourselffirst,peoplepleasing,personalgrowth,protectyourpeace,relationships,resilience,selfcare,selfrespect,selfworth,voiceownership,worryless</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba55b5276fce86308418b50434e04938.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kids Will Tell You the Truth About Your Glasses</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-will-tell-you-the-truth-about-your-glasses--72265062</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72265062</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:39:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72265062/dl_3.mp3" length="1442308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef/77b49f19-8267-4fa8-bb6f-566d203f5eef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>91</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aginggracefully,authenticitymatters,confidencejourney,emotionalwellness,familydynamics,familyfeedback,familyhumor,glassesdrama,healingconversations,lifeandlaughter,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,selfacceptance,selfconfidence,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfimage,unfilteredtruth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/936543cd5c5b19b713770b51db6ae5fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Are You Feeding Your Subconscious?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-you-feeding-your-subconscious--72252284</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252284</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 18:54:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72252284/your_subconscious_mind_controls_everything.mp3" length="3017920" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f/c782df5e-c59e-4672-b8ad-3c7e0a66111f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>189</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bodyimageissues,bodyshaming,comparisonculture,confidencebuilding,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,identityandgrowth,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,selfacceptance,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,socialmediapressure,workfromhomelife,zoomlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0543ee8b752c22c3f61f092a7bf05f4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Strangers Turn Conversations Into Therapy Sessions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-strangers-turn-conversations-into-therapy-sessions--72204457</link><description><![CDATA[Why do strangers open up to certain people so easily?<br /><br />In this Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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, trustworthy people during difficult moments.<br /><br />The conversation blends humor, emotional intelligence, personal boundaries, and real-life experiences that many people quietly relate to.<br /><br />Real conversations for real life change. Take care of you.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72204457</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:34:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72204457/why_do_strangers_spill_their_life_story_to_you_real_talk_with_tas_and_onjerya.mp3" length="2076742" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae/8d1ff384-491c-429c-907e-a3407a1105ae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why do strangers open up to certain people so easily?

In this Real Talk With TAS &amp;amp; OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya discuss healing energy, emotional safety, coaching conversations that happen everywhere from Walmart to concerts, and why...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do strangers open up to certain people so easily?<br /><br />In this Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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, trustworthy people during difficult moments.<br /><br />The conversation blends humor, emotional intelligence, personal boundaries, and real-life experiences that many people quietly relate to.<br /><br />Real conversations for real life change. Take care of you.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>130</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticconversations,calmingpresence,drtas,emotionalintelligence,emotionalsupport,emotionalwellness,healingenergy,healingjourney,humanconnection,lifecoaching,personalboundaries,personalgrowth,podcastconversations,reallifetalk,realtalkwithtasandonjerya,relationshipconversations,selfawareness,spiritualgrowth,traumahealing,womenwhopodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3dbfa0c5722c3de440242386221bedb0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wait… What Does “Zaddy” Mean Now?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wait-what-does-zaddy-mean-now--72177427</link><description><![CDATA[Modern dating language has changed fast, and not everybody is comfortable with it. In this funny and honest Real Talk With TAS &amp; OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack words like “zaddy” and “papi” while discussing emotional boundaries, generational differences, communication, and why some questions feel too personal in today’s dating culture. What starts as curiosity turns into a deeper conversation about comfort, identity, and modern relationships. Real conversations for real life change. Take care of you.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72177427</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:45:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72177427/what_does_zaddy_even_mean_dr_tas_had_questions_real_talk_with_tas_and_onjerya.mp3" length="3155516" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e/f5d5cd72-a90b-4050-b318-0292da72e42e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Modern dating language has changed fast, and not everybody is comfortable with it. In this funny and honest Real Talk With TAS &amp;amp; OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack words like “zaddy” and “papi” while discussing emotional boundaries,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Modern dating language has changed fast, and not everybody is comfortable with it. In this funny and honest Real Talk With TAS &amp; OnJerya conversation, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack words like “zaddy” and “papi” while discussing emotional boundaries, generational differences, communication, and why some questions feel too personal in today’s dating culture. What starts as curiosity turns into a deeper conversation about comfort, identity, and modern relationships. Real conversations for real life change. Take care of you.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>198</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackpodcast,communicationmatters,conversationalpodcast,datingculture,drtas,emotionalboundaries,emotionalwellness,generationaldifferences,healingconversations,moderndating,modernrelationships,podcastconversation,podcastdiscovery,realtalkwithtasandonjerya,relationshippodcast,relationshipslang,relationshiptalk,voiceandgrowth,womenwhopodcast,zaddymeaning</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bda78662c8b8119b8a059b13007263.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Viola Davis, Stop Waiting for Permission to Wear Your Crown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/viola-davis-stop-waiting-for-permission-to-wear-your-crown--72150986</link><description><![CDATA[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, relationships, and the moments that challenge how people see themselves.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on Viola Davis’ powerful NAACP Image Awards speech and unpack what happens when people spend years shrinking themselves, waiting for validation, or questioning whether their voice truly matters. <br /><br />Through honest conversation and real-life reflection, they explore self-worth, confidence, emotional healing, purpose, identity, leadership, resilience, personal growth, and how painful life experiences often become the very thing that shapes your voice and prepares you for greater impact. <br /><br />This episode also unpacks workplace silence, fear of speaking up, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, hidden purpose, recognition, community impact, and why so many people wait for permission before stepping fully into who they already are. <br /><br />If you are navigating self-doubt, confidence struggles, emotional growth, workplace challenges, identity shifts, healing, purpose discovery, or learning how to stop shrinking yourself to fit spaces that do not value you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72150986</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:45:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72150986/viola_davis_speech_unlock_your_inner_worth_now_your_voice_was_never_small.mp3" length="2154480" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e/b9b6a6bc-28cb-4672-b626-50f06185a22e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, relationships, and the moments that challenge how people see themselves.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on Viola Davis’ powerful NAACP Image Awards speech and unpack what happens when people spend years shrinking themselves, waiting for validation, or questioning whether their voice truly matters. <br /><br />Through honest conversation and real-life reflection, they explore self-worth, confidence, emotional healing, purpose, identity, leadership, resilience, personal growth, and how painful life experiences often become the very thing that shapes your voice and prepares you for greater impact. <br /><br />This episode also unpacks workplace silence, fear of speaking up, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, hidden purpose, recognition, community impact, and why so many people wait for permission before stepping fully into who they already are. <br /><br />If you are navigating self-doubt, confidence struggles, emotional growth, workplace challenges, identity shifts, healing, purpose discovery, or learning how to stop shrinking yourself to fit spaces that do not value you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>135</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>confidencebuilding,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,findingyourvoice,healingconversations,identityandgrowth,leadershipmindset,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,overcomingselfdoubt,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,purposejourney,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwuthtasandonjerya,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,violadavis,womenshealing,workplaceconfidence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7627d60b2323dab7fe69e4857dc7f4bf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Braces Drama, Retainers, and Genetic Surprises</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/braces-drama-retainers-and-genetic-surprises--72152353</link><description><![CDATA[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 wellness, humor, and the unexpected moments that make life feel all too real.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya turn a frustrating retainer struggle into a hilarious and relatable conversation about braces drama, genetics, self-awareness, family traits, aging, and the moments when life humbles you in ways nobody warns you about.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack patience, frustration, everyday stress, self-image, family similarities, emotional reactions, humor, and the reality that sometimes the smallest inconveniences can completely test your mood and sanity.<br /><br />This episode also explores personal growth, resilience, emotional wellness, family patterns, self-acceptance, awkward moments, and why “YouTube University” does not always prepare people for real-life situations.<br /><br />If you are navigating everyday stress, family quirks, emotional frustration, self-image struggles, humor-filled life moments, or simply need a relatable conversation that reminds you everyone has awkward days, this episode offers real talk, laughter, reflection, and everyday insight.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152353</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152353/braces_drama_genetic_twists_you_won_t_believe_it_real_talk.mp3" length="3224115" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75/7832ba51-2644-4376-a062-bc756a593b75.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 wellness, humor, and the unexpected moments that make life feel all too real.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya turn a frustrating retainer struggle into a hilarious and relatable conversation about braces drama, genetics, self-awareness, family traits, aging, and the moments when life humbles you in ways nobody warns you about.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack patience, frustration, everyday stress, self-image, family similarities, emotional reactions, humor, and the reality that sometimes the smallest inconveniences can completely test your mood and sanity.<br /><br />This episode also explores personal growth, resilience, emotional wellness, family patterns, self-acceptance, awkward moments, and why “YouTube University” does not always prepare people for real-life situations.<br /><br />If you are navigating everyday stress, family quirks, emotional frustration, self-image struggles, humor-filled life moments, or simply need a relatable conversation that reminds you everyone has awkward days, this episode offers real talk, laughter, reflection, and everyday insight.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>202</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awkwardmoments,bracesdrama,emotionalgrowth,emotionalwellness,everydaystress,familydynamics,familytraits,geneticsandfamily,healingconversations,humorandhealing,lifehappens,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,retainerproblems,selfacceptance,selfdiscoverypodcast,youtubeuniversity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6396576f382b99a7fd7a9baad485011e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Oversharing, Secrets, and Relationship Boundaries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oversharing-secrets-and-relationship-boundaries--72125162</link><description><![CDATA[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 culture, and the real-life situations people quietly struggle to navigate.<br /><br />In this episode, a conversation about transparency takes an unexpected turn as Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack oversharing, relationship boundaries, privacy, communication, and the complicated balance between honesty and discretion. <br /><br />Through humor, relatable storytelling, and honest reflection, they explore how sharing too much information can sometimes create unnecessary tension, why some people believe relationships should stay completely private, and how generational beliefs around secrecy still shape modern partnerships today.<br /><br />This episode also unpacks emotional intelligence, communication styles, trust, family dynamics, relationship expectations, transparency, privacy, and the moments when “just sharing” can unexpectedly create conflict. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship communication, boundaries, emotional growth, dating culture, trust issues, oversharing, or trying to figure out what should stay private versus what should be shared, this episode offers relatable real talk, humor, reflection, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72125162</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:28:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72125162/not_everything_needs_sharing_real_talk.mp3" length="3308222" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206/4e9b7225-9652-4d05-8d6e-561cb9dd5206.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 culture, and the real-life situations people quietly struggle to navigate.<br /><br />In this episode, a conversation about transparency takes an unexpected turn as Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack oversharing, relationship boundaries, privacy, communication, and the complicated balance between honesty and discretion. <br /><br />Through humor, relatable storytelling, and honest reflection, they explore how sharing too much information can sometimes create unnecessary tension, why some people believe relationships should stay completely private, and how generational beliefs around secrecy still shape modern partnerships today.<br /><br />This episode also unpacks emotional intelligence, communication styles, trust, family dynamics, relationship expectations, transparency, privacy, and the moments when “just sharing” can unexpectedly create conflict. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship communication, boundaries, emotional growth, dating culture, trust issues, oversharing, or trying to figure out what should stay private versus what should be shared, this episode offers relatable real talk, humor, reflection, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>207</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>communicationstyles,couplescommunication,datingconfusion,datingculture,emotionalintelligence,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,modernrelationships,oversharing,personalgrowth,privacyinrelationships,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipadvice,relationshipboundaries,relationshipprivacy,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,trustissues,womensperspective</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc3720054cdeab9f585f08a10a96ddc8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daddy, Zaddy &amp; Dating Boundaries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daddy-zaddy-dating-boundaries--72112378</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya, the show features honest life conversations about relationships, emotional growth, spiritual growth, women rebuilding their lives, self-worth, and finding clarity during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack modern relationship language, comfort levels, generational differences, confidence, boundaries, and the emotional meaning behind labels like “daddy” and “zaddy” through healing conversations and relatable real talk moments.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72112378</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:05:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72112378/one_word_made_everything_awkward_real_talk.mp3" length="3134530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534/702a41b1-8f1a-4e70-a19f-cad8c153b534.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya, the show features honest life conversations about relationships, emotional growth, spiritual growth, women rebuilding their lives, self-worth, and finding clarity during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya unpack modern relationship language, comfort levels, generational differences, confidence, boundaries, and the emotional meaning behind labels like “daddy” and “zaddy” through healing conversations and relatable real talk moments.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>196</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundariesmatter,confidencegrowth,daddylanguage,datingboundaries,datingculture,datinglabels,emotionalwellness,generationaldating,healingconversations,moderndating,personalgrowth,realtalkpodcast,relationshipconfusion,relationshippodcast,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,spiritualgrowth,womenhealing,zaddyculture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/76b22c1736d388138190e6792585a080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Words Hurt &amp; How to Heal Family Pain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-words-hurt-how-to-heal-family-pain--72097810</link><description><![CDATA[TAS and OnJerya unpack body shaming, painful words, and generational parenting habits while sharing real talk on healing and emotional growth.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72097810</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72097810/dl.mp3" length="3822911" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990/fca91273-3cb3-4f98-a40b-2ac4242c7990.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TAS and OnJerya unpack body shaming, painful words, and generational parenting habits while sharing real talk on healing and emotional growth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TAS and OnJerya unpack body shaming, painful words, and generational parenting habits while sharing real talk on healing and emotional growth.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>239</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticconversations,blackfamilyconversations,bodyshamingawareness,emotionalgrowth,emotionalwellness,familydynamics,generationalhealing,healingfamilytrauma,healingfromwords,mentalhealthtalk,parentchildhealing,personalgrowthtips,podcastlifelessons,positiveparenting,relationshiphealing,selfhealingjourney,selfworthjourney,toxicfamilypatterns,traumarecovery,wordsmatter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f8e2aef62333b8ef994af3c84826e052.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lashes, Beauty Standards &amp; Knowing Your Worth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lashes-beauty-standards-knowing-your-worth--72082304</link><description><![CDATA[Hosts TAS and OnJerya discuss lashes, beauty pressure, self-image, and why real confidence starts from within.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72082304</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:25:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72082304/lash_length_debacle_are_yours_too_long.mp3" length="2769230" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440/3ac48b13-c11d-4635-bf53-834b19081440.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hosts TAS and OnJerya discuss lashes, beauty pressure, self-image, and why real confidence starts from within.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosts TAS and OnJerya discuss lashes, beauty pressure, self-image, and why real confidence starts from within.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>174</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticbeauty,beautystandards,beautytalk,confidenceboost,confidenceforwomen,embraceyourself,innerbeauty,lashculture,lashtrends,modernbeauty,personalgrowth,selfacceptance,selfimage,selflovejourney,selfworth,socialmediapressure,tasandonjerya,womenempowerment,womenpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f94cb5209e43782807941909b672f9be.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thin Brows, Family Shade &amp; Beauty Standards</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thin-brows-family-shade-beauty-standards--72069275</link><description><![CDATA[TAS and OnJerya laugh through real talk on thin eyebrows, beauty standards, family shade, waxing, microblading, and owning natural beauty with confidence.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72069275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:29:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72069275/thin_brows_loud_family_shade.mp3" length="3322920" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b/9c4fa3c0-6d07-49f8-9d81-8287b50a814b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TAS and OnJerya laugh through real talk on thin eyebrows, beauty standards, family shade, waxing, microblading, and owning natural beauty with confidence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TAS and OnJerya laugh through real talk on thin eyebrows, beauty standards, family shade, waxing, microblading, and owning natural beauty with confidence.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>208</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticpodcast,beautyhumor,beautystandards,beautytalk,blackwomenpodcast,bodyshaming,browtinting,browwaxing,confidenceboost,eyebrowtalk,familydrama,hairtexture,microblading,naturalbeauty,realconversations,selfconfidence,selflovejourney,tasandonjerya,thinbrows,womensvoices</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/636fb96b79f7b3751652e8f70f7580f4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>He Asked if That Was My Biological Daddy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-asked-if-that-was-my-biological-daddy--72124383</link><description><![CDATA[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, confidence, emotional growth, and the awkward real-life moments people experience while navigating relationships today.<br /><br />In this episode, a routine oil change unexpectedly turns into a conversation about dating language, assumptions, comfort levels, and relationship labels after a stranger asks one surprising question: “Was that your biological daddy?”<br /><br />What follows is a funny, honest, and relatable conversation about modern dating culture, generational differences, flirting, boundaries, and why certain relationship terms feel natural to some people but uncomfortable to others. <br /><br />This episode explores dating confusion, emotional comfort, self-awareness, communication, relationship expectations, and the moments that make people stop and rethink how language shapes connection.<br /><br />If you are navigating modern dating, relationship boundaries, awkward conversations, emotional growth, or trying to make sense of today’s dating culture, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, humor, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72124383</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:51:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72124383/oil_change_got_weird_fast_real_talk.mp3" length="2689799" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37/9a14787f-f6be-4fed-ab6d-40f4caa35d37.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, confidence, emotional growth, and the awkward real-life moments people experience while navigating relationships today.<br /><br />In this episode, a routine oil change unexpectedly turns into a conversation about dating language, assumptions, comfort levels, and relationship labels after a stranger asks one surprising question: “Was that your biological daddy?”<br /><br />What follows is a funny, honest, and relatable conversation about modern dating culture, generational differences, flirting, boundaries, and why certain relationship terms feel natural to some people but uncomfortable to others. <br /><br />This episode explores dating confusion, emotional comfort, self-awareness, communication, relationship expectations, and the moments that make people stop and rethink how language shapes connection.<br /><br />If you are navigating modern dating, relationship boundaries, awkward conversations, emotional growth, or trying to make sense of today’s dating culture, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, humor, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>168</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awkwardmoments,communicationstyles,confidenceanddating,datingadvice,datingconfusion,datingculture,emotionalwellness,generationaldifferences,healingconversations,moderndating,modernrelationships,personalgrowth,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipboundaries,relationshiplabels,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,womensperspective</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab78a2867ec261498d1f1324d9305a7b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Side Chick Clout or Real Confidence?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/side-chick-clout-or-real-confidence--72152291</link><description><![CDATA[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, boundaries, and the hidden pressures shaping modern dating culture.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore fake confidence, online personas, relationship competition, emotional insecurity, and the emotional damage that happens when social media image becomes more important than emotional health and self-worth.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack side chick culture, emotional validation, hidden struggles, social media pressure, toxic relationship patterns, insecurity, emotional healing, self-worth, and why many people mistake performance, attention, and visibility for genuine confidence. <br /><br />This episode also explores dating culture, emotional exhaustion, identity struggles, relationship confusion, unhealthy attachments, comparison culture, personal growth, and the reality that believing curated online personas can blind people to unhealthy patterns happening in real life. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship confusion, emotional healing, self-worth struggles, dating culture, social media pressure, confidence issues, or learning how to recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics beneath polished online appearances, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152291</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152291/side_chick_clout_or_real_confidence_real_talk.mp3" length="2336740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7/7fd50d6b-5f7c-4f5f-853c-b60f19c599f7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, boundaries, and the hidden pressures shaping modern dating culture.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore fake confidence, online personas, relationship competition, emotional insecurity, and the emotional damage that happens when social media image becomes more important than emotional health and self-worth.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack side chick culture, emotional validation, hidden struggles, social media pressure, toxic relationship patterns, insecurity, emotional healing, self-worth, and why many people mistake performance, attention, and visibility for genuine confidence. <br /><br />This episode also explores dating culture, emotional exhaustion, identity struggles, relationship confusion, unhealthy attachments, comparison culture, personal growth, and the reality that believing curated online personas can blind people to unhealthy patterns happening in real life. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship confusion, emotional healing, self-worth struggles, dating culture, social media pressure, confidence issues, or learning how to recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics beneath polished online appearances, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>146</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,fakeconfidence,healingconversations,hiddeninsecurity,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipdrama,relationshippatterns,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,sidechickculture,socialmediapressure,toxicrelationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4a7f0e6b7b1ff16a7485ba17b2bce29.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Confronting the Other Woman Will Not Fix the Real Problem</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/confronting-the-other-woman-will-not-fix-the-real-problem--72152280</link><description><![CDATA[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, accountability, and the difficult conversations people often avoid.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship drama, betrayal, emotional reactions, accountability, and what happens when people focus all their anger on the “other person” while avoiding the real issue inside the relationship itself. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack trust issues, emotional pain, confrontation, unhealthy relationship dynamics, self-worth, emotional healing, communication breakdowns, toxic cycles, and why accountability matters more than misplaced anger.<br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, relationship confusion, hidden resentment, betrayal trauma, dating culture, boundaries, personal growth, and the reality that outsiders can only access what someone inside the relationship allowed. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, betrayal, relationship conflict, emotional triggers, healing, communication struggles, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or learning how to stop blaming the wrong people for repeated pain, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152280</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:11:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152280/relationship_drama_confronting_the_other_woman_real_talk.mp3" length="2768844" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f/a82b4728-563b-47f7-9c94-7fe758fe818f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, accountability, and the difficult conversations people often avoid.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship drama, betrayal, emotional reactions, accountability, and what happens when people focus all their anger on the “other person” while avoiding the real issue inside the relationship itself. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack trust issues, emotional pain, confrontation, unhealthy relationship dynamics, self-worth, emotional healing, communication breakdowns, toxic cycles, and why accountability matters more than misplaced anger.<br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, relationship confusion, hidden resentment, betrayal trauma, dating culture, boundaries, personal growth, and the reality that outsiders can only access what someone inside the relationship allowed. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, betrayal, relationship conflict, emotional triggers, healing, communication struggles, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or learning how to stop blaming the wrong people for repeated pain, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>173</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>betrayaltrauma,communicationissues,datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipboundaries,relationshipdrama,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,theotherwoman,toxicrelationships,trustissues</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0594f08041ba5d581bf22021a061a7b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Emotions Keep Choosing the Wrong Person</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-emotions-keep-choosing-the-wrong-person--72152237</link><description><![CDATA[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 the hidden patterns that shape how people love and connect. <br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore how emotions, family patterns, childhood experiences, and unresolved wounds can quietly influence relationship choices long before people recognize the damage being repeated. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack red flags, emotional attachment, unhealthy relationship cycles, emotional healing, self-awareness, dating culture, generational patterns, trauma responses, and why emotions often override logic when people are craving connection, comfort, or validation. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, relationship confusion, self-worth, toxic dynamics, healing, identity shifts, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the reality that peace becomes difficult to maintain when emotions continue choosing people who create instability. <br /><br />If you are navigating unhealthy relationship patterns, emotional exhaustion, dating confusion, healing, trust issues, self-worth struggles, or learning how to recognize red flags before emotional attachment takes over, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152237</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:08:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152237/emotion_picks_the_wrong_person_real_talk.mp3" length="3588842" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca/4dc1a9aa-509c-4269-bc26-86c793c6f6ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 the hidden patterns that shape how people love and connect. <br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore how emotions, family patterns, childhood experiences, and unresolved wounds can quietly influence relationship choices long before people recognize the damage being repeated. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack red flags, emotional attachment, unhealthy relationship cycles, emotional healing, self-awareness, dating culture, generational patterns, trauma responses, and why emotions often override logic when people are craving connection, comfort, or validation. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, relationship confusion, self-worth, toxic dynamics, healing, identity shifts, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the reality that peace becomes difficult to maintain when emotions continue choosing people who create instability. <br /><br />If you are navigating unhealthy relationship patterns, emotional exhaustion, dating confusion, healing, trust issues, self-worth struggles, or learning how to recognize red flags before emotional attachment takes over, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>225</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>childhoodtrauma,datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,generationaltrauma,healingconversations,healingjourney,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,redflagsinrelationships,relationshipboundaries,relationshippatterns,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,toxicrelationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db2d9fbc46de98c443da06d72a946317.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ring Doorbell Drama: She Asked for Your Man</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ring-doorbell-drama-she-asked-for-your-man--72152209</link><description><![CDATA[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, communication, and the unexpected moments that expose hidden truths.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship tension, unexpected confrontations, trust issues, emotional shock, and what happens when someone shows up asking questions you never saw coming.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack insecurity, intuition, hidden behavior, relationship boundaries, emotional reactions, dating culture, communication breakdowns, self-protection, and why some people ignore warning signs until the drama arrives directly at their front door. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, self-awareness, betrayal, relationship confusion, accountability, emotional healing, toxic dynamics, and the uncomfortable reality that truth often shows up when people feel the safest. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, relationship uncertainty, emotional triggers, dating challenges, healing, communication struggles, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before they escalate, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152209</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152209/ring_doorbell_she_asked_for_him_real_talk.mp3" length="2982494" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12/590d7738-a41a-46fa-a36d-abf9bb2cee12.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, communication, and the unexpected moments that expose hidden truths.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship tension, unexpected confrontations, trust issues, emotional shock, and what happens when someone shows up asking questions you never saw coming.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack insecurity, intuition, hidden behavior, relationship boundaries, emotional reactions, dating culture, communication breakdowns, self-protection, and why some people ignore warning signs until the drama arrives directly at their front door. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, self-awareness, betrayal, relationship confusion, accountability, emotional healing, toxic dynamics, and the uncomfortable reality that truth often shows up when people feel the safest. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, relationship uncertainty, emotional triggers, dating challenges, healing, communication struggles, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before they escalate, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>187</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>betrayaltrauma,communicationissues,datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipboundaries,relationshipdrama,relationshiptalk,ringdoorbell,selfdiscoverypodcast,toxicrelationships,trustissues</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a9ffc4546293dacb09f440c8f6fdd8c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Falling in Love With Who They Could Be</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-falling-in-love-with-who-they-could-be--72152188</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after unhealthy patterns and painful experiences.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional trap of falling in love with someone’s potential while ignoring who they consistently show themselves to be in the present.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional attachment, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationship dynamics, emotional exhaustion, hope versus reality, boundaries, self-worth, healing, and why many people stay stuck trying to fix, save, or emotionally carry relationships that are draining them. <br /><br />This episode also explores dating culture, emotional dependency, hidden disappointment, relationship expectations, toxic cycles, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the difficult reality that loving someone’s potential can sometimes cost you your peace, power, and emotional stability.<br /><br /> If you are navigating unhealthy relationships, emotional exhaustion, self-worth struggles, dating confusion, healing, difficult decisions, or learning how to stop settling for possibility over reality, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152188</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152188/potential_is_the_trap_stop_enabling_bad_relationships_take_back_your_power_real_talk.mp3" length="3011750" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0/8fc62551-6c45-4d95-9cf1-1a89d3dc34e0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after unhealthy patterns and painful experiences.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional trap of falling in love with someone’s potential while ignoring who they consistently show themselves to be in the present.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional attachment, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationship dynamics, emotional exhaustion, hope versus reality, boundaries, self-worth, healing, and why many people stay stuck trying to fix, save, or emotionally carry relationships that are draining them. <br /><br />This episode also explores dating culture, emotional dependency, hidden disappointment, relationship expectations, toxic cycles, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the difficult reality that loving someone’s potential can sometimes cost you your peace, power, and emotional stability.<br /><br /> If you are navigating unhealthy relationships, emotional exhaustion, self-worth struggles, dating confusion, healing, difficult decisions, or learning how to stop settling for possibility over reality, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>189</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,peoplepleasing,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,potentialisthetrap,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipboundaries,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,toxicrelationships,unhealthyrelationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/87a9a462bcbe4972d6c9acb37d709448.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let It Go Before It Breaks You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-it-go-before-it-breaks-you--72151894</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue carrying emotional weight, past pain, disappointment, resentment, guilt, and unhealthy attachments long after those experiences have stopped serving them. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional exhaustion, burnout, healing, fear of letting go, identity shifts, self-worth, emotional baggage, personal growth, and why holding onto yesterday often blocks the peace and progress people say they want. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, difficult transitions, rebuilding confidence, mindset shifts, releasing unhealthy patterns, and the reality that freedom often begins the moment people stop carrying what was never meant to stay with them forever. <br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, healing, difficult transitions, self-doubt, burnout, personal growth, or learning how to finally release what has been weighing you down emotionally, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151894</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151894/let_it_go_now_you_re_carrying_too_much_real_talk.mp3" length="1740350" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70/257ac508-d486-4c71-9a4a-9d459b659b70.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue carrying emotional weight, past pain, disappointment, resentment, guilt, and unhealthy attachments long after those experiences have stopped serving them. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional exhaustion, burnout, healing, fear of letting go, identity shifts, self-worth, emotional baggage, personal growth, and why holding onto yesterday often blocks the peace and progress people say they want. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, difficult transitions, rebuilding confidence, mindset shifts, releasing unhealthy patterns, and the reality that freedom often begins the moment people stop carrying what was never meant to stay with them forever. <br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, healing, difficult transitions, self-doubt, burnout, personal growth, or learning how to finally release what has been weighing you down emotionally, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>109</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>burnoutrecovery,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,letitgo,lettinggo,lifeaftertrauma,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,overcomingstress,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b74d8b8c4000d668a53d6a076aa468c8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Delay Is Not Denial, Your Time Is Still Coming</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/delay-is-not-denial-your-time-is-still-coming--72152081</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional frustration of feeling delayed while watching other people move ahead, receive opportunities, or gain recognition first.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack disappointment, self-doubt, hidden preparation, emotional exhaustion, purpose, resilience, faith, perseverance, identity shifts, and why delays are not always rejection but sometimes preparation for greater responsibility and impact. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, comparison culture, confidence struggles, mindset shifts, rebuilding after setbacks, personal transformation, waiting seasons, and the reality that growth often happens quietly before people ever see the results publicly.<br /><br />If you are navigating delays, setbacks, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, healing, rebuilding confidence, career frustration, faith struggles, or trying to stay encouraged while waiting for your next opportunity, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152081</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152081/dl_1.mp3" length="2088413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c/06a5bace-4272-48cb-9a6d-4d1a7edc021c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional frustration of feeling delayed while watching other people move ahead, receive opportunities, or gain recognition first.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack disappointment, self-doubt, hidden preparation, emotional exhaustion, purpose, resilience, faith, perseverance, identity shifts, and why delays are not always rejection but sometimes preparation for greater responsibility and impact. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, comparison culture, confidence struggles, mindset shifts, rebuilding after setbacks, personal transformation, waiting seasons, and the reality that growth often happens quietly before people ever see the results publicly.<br /><br />If you are navigating delays, setbacks, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, healing, rebuilding confidence, career frustration, faith struggles, or trying to stay encouraged while waiting for your next opportunity, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>131</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>delayednotdenied,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,faithandpurpose,faithandresilience,healingconversations,hiddenpreparation,mindsetshift,overcomingsetbacks,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,purposejourney,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,resiliencejourney,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,waitingseason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93e58f06ef84c039fbe0caf36c61798c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>They Feel Your Impact Before They Acknowledge It</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-feel-your-impact-before-they-acknowledge-it--72152073</link><description><![CDATA[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, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional frustration of feeling overlooked, underestimated, or delayed while continuing to show up, work hard, and create impact anyway.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack recognition, self-worth, workplace dynamics, emotional exhaustion, hidden influence, delayed visibility, resilience, confidence, systemic barriers, and the emotional toll of constantly feeling like you must prove yourself before being fully acknowledged.<br /><br />This episode also explores identity, personal growth, purpose, comparison culture, emotional healing, leadership, hidden preparation, rebuilding confidence, and why some systems struggle to recognize people whose impact challenges what they are used to seeing.<br /><br />If you are navigating career frustration, delayed recognition, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, confidence struggles, leadership pressure, healing, or trying to stop shrinking yourself while waiting for acknowledgment, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152073</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152073/they_can_t_deny_your_impact_the_system_just_not_ready_yet_real_talk.mp3" length="3290587" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197/b018b032-66bc-4f6e-b4ed-f1494fbf2197.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional frustration of feeling overlooked, underestimated, or delayed while continuing to show up, work hard, and create impact anyway.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack recognition, self-worth, workplace dynamics, emotional exhaustion, hidden influence, delayed visibility, resilience, confidence, systemic barriers, and the emotional toll of constantly feeling like you must prove yourself before being fully acknowledged.<br /><br />This episode also explores identity, personal growth, purpose, comparison culture, emotional healing, leadership, hidden preparation, rebuilding confidence, and why some systems struggle to recognize people whose impact challenges what they are used to seeing.<br /><br />If you are navigating career frustration, delayed recognition, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, confidence struggles, leadership pressure, healing, or trying to stop shrinking yourself while waiting for acknowledgment, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>206</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerfrustration,confidencebuilding,delayedrecognition,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,hiddenimpact,leadershipgrowth,mindsetshift,overcomingselfdoubt,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,resiliencejourney,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,visibilitymatters,workplacedynamics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7654f8cbaf595cf93e00e3750aceffd2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Doorbell Drama: Would You Answer That Door?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doorbell-drama-would-you-answer-that-door--72152149</link><description><![CDATA[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, healing, and the unexpected moments that expose deeper problems beneath the surface.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship drama, unexpected visitors, hidden secrets, emotional tension, and the uncomfortable situations that happen when people ignore warning signs in relationships. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack trust issues, intuition, relationship boundaries, emotional reactions, communication breakdowns, hidden behavior, dating culture, and the reality that some situations become complicated the moment someone opens the door emotionally or physically. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, self-awareness, relationship confusion, accountability, personal growth, emotional healing, toxic dynamics, and why people often ignore red flags until the drama finally reaches their front door. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, relationship confusion, emotional triggers, dating challenges, communication struggles, healing, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before they escalate, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152149</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:49:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152149/doorbell_drama_would_you_answer_real_talk.mp3" length="3016429" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a/152b4894-9ed8-44d7-a75a-c30643c2d11a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, healing, and the unexpected moments that expose deeper problems beneath the surface.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship drama, unexpected visitors, hidden secrets, emotional tension, and the uncomfortable situations that happen when people ignore warning signs in relationships. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack trust issues, intuition, relationship boundaries, emotional reactions, communication breakdowns, hidden behavior, dating culture, and the reality that some situations become complicated the moment someone opens the door emotionally or physically. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional wellness, self-awareness, relationship confusion, accountability, personal growth, emotional healing, toxic dynamics, and why people often ignore red flags until the drama finally reaches their front door. <br /><br />If you are navigating trust issues, relationship confusion, emotional triggers, dating challenges, communication struggles, healing, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before they escalate, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81c12c2470cde1ada97bb8009c7e691d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shooketh, Recognition, and People Who Secretly Compete With You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shooketh-recognition-and-people-who-secretly-compete-with-you--72152060</link><description><![CDATA[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, relationships, and rebuilding your life without shrinking yourself to make others comfortable.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when recognition starts showing up before you emotionally feel ready to fully step into it.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack self-doubt, visibility, hidden insecurity, fake support, jealousy, emotional tension, people secretly competing with you, shrinking your voice, and the discomfort many people feel when they realize they are no longer supposed to stay small.<br /><br />This episode also explores confidence, emotional healing, purpose, comparison culture, identity shifts, personal growth, workplace dynamics, hidden competition, and why some people celebrate your growth publicly while quietly struggling with it privately. <br /><br />If you are navigating visibility, self-doubt, emotional growth, confidence struggles, healing, hidden tension in relationships, workplace pressure, or learning how to stop shrinking yourself when opportunities begin finding you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152060</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:31:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152060/shooketh_dealing_with_recognition_fakers_real_talk.mp3" length="2625152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15/5df13e8f-f563-4fcf-be08-f8f5fdb6cf15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, relationships, and rebuilding your life without shrinking yourself to make others comfortable.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when recognition starts showing up before you emotionally feel ready to fully step into it.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack self-doubt, visibility, hidden insecurity, fake support, jealousy, emotional tension, people secretly competing with you, shrinking your voice, and the discomfort many people feel when they realize they are no longer supposed to stay small.<br /><br />This episode also explores confidence, emotional healing, purpose, comparison culture, identity shifts, personal growth, workplace dynamics, hidden competition, and why some people celebrate your growth publicly while quietly struggling with it privately. <br /><br />If you are navigating visibility, self-doubt, emotional growth, confidence struggles, healing, hidden tension in relationships, workplace pressure, or learning how to stop shrinking yourself when opportunities begin finding you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>164</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>confidencebuilding,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,fakefriends,healingconversations,hiddenjealousy,identityshift,mindsetshift,overcomingselfdoubt,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,recognitionjourney,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,shooketh,visibilitymatters,workplacedynamics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0da3ee03bf73ee2c082e9801de6c5dd8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>She Slapped Him Out His Sleep</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-slapped-him-out-his-sleep--72152143</link><description><![CDATA[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, boundaries, trust, and the real-life moments that expose what people are truly carrying beneath the surface.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship conflict, emotional reactions, hidden frustration, trust issues, emotional instability, and what happens when people suddenly “flip the script” after appearing calm, supportive, or emotionally safe. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional pressure, unresolved anger, communication failures, toxic reactions, emotional healing, relationship tension, self-awareness, and the warning signs people often ignore before conflict escalates. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional maturity, accountability, hidden resentment, relationship boundaries, emotional wellness, personal growth, trust, and why some reactions are connected to issues that existed long before the argument ever started. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship drama, emotional triggers, communication struggles, trust issues, healing, emotional growth, or trying to understand unhealthy relationship dynamics, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152143</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:46:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152143/dl_2.mp3" length="2574495" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed/3dfbd1b7-af24-4377-9739-2d41bc8c1fed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, boundaries, trust, and the real-life moments that expose what people are truly carrying beneath the surface.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore relationship conflict, emotional reactions, hidden frustration, trust issues, emotional instability, and what happens when people suddenly “flip the script” after appearing calm, supportive, or emotionally safe. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional pressure, unresolved anger, communication failures, toxic reactions, emotional healing, relationship tension, self-awareness, and the warning signs people often ignore before conflict escalates. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional maturity, accountability, hidden resentment, relationship boundaries, emotional wellness, personal growth, trust, and why some reactions are connected to issues that existed long before the argument ever started. <br /><br />If you are navigating relationship drama, emotional triggers, communication struggles, trust issues, healing, emotional growth, or trying to understand unhealthy relationship dynamics, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>161</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>communicationissues,datingculture,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionaltriggers,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,mentalwellness,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,relationshipboundaries,relationshipconflict,relationshipdrama,relationshiptalk,selfdiscoverypodcast,toxicrelationships,trustissues</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d57673d949f2eaf04a82e21dfda1b331.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who Benefits When You Stay Stuck?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-benefits-when-you-stay-stuck--72151609</link><description><![CDATA[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, and rebuilding your life after unhealthy patterns and painful seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue investing time, energy, money, and emotional labor into situations that continue draining them instead of helping them grow. Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional exhaustion, fear of change, toxic cycles, unhealthy attachments, self-worth, emotional dependency, avoidance, healing, and why delaying difficult decisions often creates greater emotional costs over time. <br /><br />This episode also explores people-pleasing, emotional burnout, survival mode, personal transformation, boundaries, rebuilding your life, mindset shifts, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes staying stuck benefits everyone except you. <br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, unhealthy relationships, fear of letting go, burnout, difficult transitions, healing, or learning how to stop carrying situations that no longer serve you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151609</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151609/stop_staying_stuck_who_benefits_from_your_pain_real_talk.mp3" length="1343390" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932/1aef1d8f-e61b-4e7e-af1e-bf293ae78932.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, and rebuilding your life after unhealthy patterns and painful seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue investing time, energy, money, and emotional labor into situations that continue draining them instead of helping them grow. Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack emotional exhaustion, fear of change, toxic cycles, unhealthy attachments, self-worth, emotional dependency, avoidance, healing, and why delaying difficult decisions often creates greater emotional costs over time. <br /><br />This episode also explores people-pleasing, emotional burnout, survival mode, personal transformation, boundaries, rebuilding your life, mindset shifts, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes staying stuck benefits everyone except you. <br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, unhealthy relationships, fear of letting go, burnout, difficult transitions, healing, or learning how to stop carrying situations that no longer serve you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>84</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundarysetting,emotionalburnout,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,lettinggo,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,peaceoverpressure,peoplepleasing,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,stopstayingstuck,toxicrelationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ced88e6deec5f0ba92f1c79cf3fab77.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Tolerating What Is Breaking You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-tolerating-what-is-breaking-you--72151637</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people stay attached to relationships, environments, expectations, and versions of themselves that are slowly breaking them emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, identity loss, fear of starting over, self-worth, healing, emotional survival, rebuilding, and the pressure many people feel to keep smiling while privately struggling. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional boundaries, hidden pain, life transitions, self-discovery, toxic cycles, personal transformation, and the difficult question many people quietly ask themselves: “If I walk away from all of this, who am I without it?”<br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, unhealthy attachments, burnout, identity shifts, healing, difficult decisions, rebuilding your life, or learning how to stop tolerating what no longer serves you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151637</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151637/transform_your_life_stop_tolerating_start_rebuilding_real_talk.mp3" length="1726123" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e/35f3531a-c6a8-4e7e-b14b-af82f91cf57e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people stay attached to relationships, environments, expectations, and versions of themselves that are slowly breaking them emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, identity loss, fear of starting over, self-worth, healing, emotional survival, rebuilding, and the pressure many people feel to keep smiling while privately struggling. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional boundaries, hidden pain, life transitions, self-discovery, toxic cycles, personal transformation, and the difficult question many people quietly ask themselves: “If I walk away from all of this, who am I without it?”<br /><br />If you are navigating emotional exhaustion, unhealthy attachments, burnout, identity shifts, healing, difficult decisions, rebuilding your life, or learning how to stop tolerating what no longer serves you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>108</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundarysetting,burnoutrecovery,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,identityshift,lettinggo,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,peaceoverpressure,peoplepleasing,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,stoptolerating,toxicrelationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da86b171907a83324c9894a7ae4a8c52.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You’re Carrying Too Much to Keep Pretending You’re Fine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-carrying-too-much-to-keep-pretending-you-re-fine--72151583</link><description><![CDATA[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 exhaustion, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional weight many people carry while pretending everything is under control. From silent stress to emotional overload, they unpack what happens when people continue saying “I’m fine” while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and healing conversations, this episode explores emotional suppression, burnout, people-pleasing, hidden struggles, self-worth, resilience, emotional healing, rebuilding, and the importance of releasing the pressure to carry everything alone. <br /><br />This conversation also unpacks inner battles, emotional exhaustion, mental wellness, life transitions, identity shifts, healing, and why rebuilding your life often begins with finally admitting the weight has become too heavy to hold by yourself.<br /><br />If you are navigating burnout, emotional stress, healing, self-doubt, overwhelming responsibilities, life transitions, or searching for the courage to finally release what is weighing you down, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151583</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151583/conquer_your_inner_battles_rebuild_your_life_real_talk.mp3" length="1309215" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26/c1479599-272f-4c25-8801-bb6475890b26.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 exhaustion, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional weight many people carry while pretending everything is under control. From silent stress to emotional overload, they unpack what happens when people continue saying “I’m fine” while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and healing conversations, this episode explores emotional suppression, burnout, people-pleasing, hidden struggles, self-worth, resilience, emotional healing, rebuilding, and the importance of releasing the pressure to carry everything alone. <br /><br />This conversation also unpacks inner battles, emotional exhaustion, mental wellness, life transitions, identity shifts, healing, and why rebuilding your life often begins with finally admitting the weight has become too heavy to hold by yourself.<br /><br />If you are navigating burnout, emotional stress, healing, self-doubt, overwhelming responsibilities, life transitions, or searching for the courage to finally release what is weighing you down, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>82</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>burnoutrecovery,emotionalburnout,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,innerbattles,lifeaftertrauma,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,overcomingstress,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,stressandhealing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6e4501504cac0cf068b2a489a440dc3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Joseph’s Dream: Delayed Is Not Denied</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-s-dream-delayed-is-not-denied--72151701</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on the story of Joseph and explore what happens when life feels delayed, disappointing, confusing, or unfair while you are still carrying a dream you believe was placed inside of you for a reason.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack setbacks, waiting seasons, emotional exhaustion, faith, rejection, purpose, preparation, resilience, and why many people mistake delay for denial when they are actually being developed for greater responsibility and growth.<br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, disappointment, identity shifts, spiritual growth, perseverance, hidden preparation, rebuilding confidence, mindset shifts, and the importance of staying ready while life quietly shapes you behind the scenes.<br /><br />If you are navigating setbacks, delays, disappointment, emotional growth, healing, uncertainty, rebuilding your life, or trying to hold onto purpose during difficult seasons, this episode offers relatable real talk, encouragement, reflection, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151701</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151701/josephs_dream_delay_is_not_denial_its_preparation_real_talk_series.mp3" length="2442020" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56/b07a6504-90fd-4768-b43c-e26f195b6f56.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on the story of Joseph and explore what happens when life feels delayed, disappointing, confusing, or unfair while you are still carrying a dream you believe was placed inside of you for a reason.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack setbacks, waiting seasons, emotional exhaustion, faith, rejection, purpose, preparation, resilience, and why many people mistake delay for denial when they are actually being developed for greater responsibility and growth.<br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, disappointment, identity shifts, spiritual growth, perseverance, hidden preparation, rebuilding confidence, mindset shifts, and the importance of staying ready while life quietly shapes you behind the scenes.<br /><br />If you are navigating setbacks, delays, disappointment, emotional growth, healing, uncertainty, rebuilding your life, or trying to hold onto purpose during difficult seasons, this episode offers relatable real talk, encouragement, reflection, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>153</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>delayednotdenied,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,faithandpurpose,faithandresilience,faithinwaiting,healingconversations,josephsdream,mindsetshift,overcomingsetbacks,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,purposejourney,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,resiliencejourney,selfdiscoverypodcast,spiritualgrowth,waitingseason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/394a631de9a17274b15def851b2c1b37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rebuild Your Life and Cut What You’ve Outgrown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebuild-your-life-and-cut-what-you-ve-outgrown--72151573</link><description><![CDATA[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, confidence, and rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue carrying relationships, habits, mindsets, and emotional weight they have already outgrown. <br /><br />Through honest reflection and relatable real talk, they unpack fear, emotional attachment, identity shifts, personal growth, rebuilding, healing, self-worth, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes peace requires release. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional exhaustion, starting over, self-discovery, people-pleasing, letting go, emotional healing, life transitions, boundaries, and why many people struggle to move forward because they are still holding onto versions of themselves that no longer fit who they are becoming.<br /><br />If you are navigating change, emotional growth, healing, rebuilding your life, difficult decisions, identity shifts, or learning how to release what no longer serves you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151573</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151573/rebuild_your_life_break_free_from_what_you_ve_outgrown_real_talk.mp3" length="946788" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f/2ddec023-474a-4344-b7bc-3a49ae95012f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, confidence, and rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue carrying relationships, habits, mindsets, and emotional weight they have already outgrown. <br /><br />Through honest reflection and relatable real talk, they unpack fear, emotional attachment, identity shifts, personal growth, rebuilding, healing, self-worth, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes peace requires release. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional exhaustion, starting over, self-discovery, people-pleasing, letting go, emotional healing, life transitions, boundaries, and why many people struggle to move forward because they are still holding onto versions of themselves that no longer fit who they are becoming.<br /><br />If you are navigating change, emotional growth, healing, rebuilding your life, difficult decisions, identity shifts, or learning how to release what no longer serves you, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight you can apply in everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>60</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundarysetting,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,identityshift,lettinggo,lifeaftertrauma,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,overcomingfear,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney,startingover</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc26014119a980ae11bc18574fa7c5c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Actors Excellence Delayed Is Not Denied</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-actors-excellence-delayed-is-not-denied--72151753</link><description><![CDATA[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 real-life experiences that shape confidence and perseverance.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on Black actors, delayed recognition, perseverance, and the emotional reality of doing the work long before the spotlight finally arrives.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack rejection, resilience, overlooked talent, emotional exhaustion, self-worth, perseverance, purpose, visibility, and the pressure many people feel when success takes longer than expected.<br /><br />This episode also explores delayed recognition, hidden preparation, identity, purpose, emotional healing, comparison culture, personal growth, career frustration, and why greatness is not always acknowledged on other people’s timelines.<br /><br />If you are navigating setbacks, delayed opportunities, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, career frustration, healing, rebuilding confidence, or trying to stay encouraged while waiting for your moment, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151753</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151753/black_actors_wins_excellence_delayed_not_denied_real_talk.mp3" length="2219729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0/b39d1645-e1a1-448f-b2b1-2e5281fa8ea0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 real-life experiences that shape confidence and perseverance.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya reflect on Black actors, delayed recognition, perseverance, and the emotional reality of doing the work long before the spotlight finally arrives.<br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack rejection, resilience, overlooked talent, emotional exhaustion, self-worth, perseverance, purpose, visibility, and the pressure many people feel when success takes longer than expected.<br /><br />This episode also explores delayed recognition, hidden preparation, identity, purpose, emotional healing, comparison culture, personal growth, career frustration, and why greatness is not always acknowledged on other people’s timelines.<br /><br />If you are navigating setbacks, delayed opportunities, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, career frustration, healing, rebuilding confidence, or trying to stay encouraged while waiting for your moment, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>139</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackactors,blackexcellence,careergrowth,confidencebuilding,delayednotdenied,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,hiddenpreparation,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,overcomingadversity,peaceoverpressure,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,purposejourney,realtalkpodcast,realtalkwithtas,resiliencejourney,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4aed8dca8e1acb8274d7e5a07172c72.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Patching Your Life, Rebuild What Matters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-patching-your-life-rebuild-what-matters--71593159</link><description><![CDATA[Still fixing surface cracks? It’s time to rebuild your foundation and reclaim your life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71593159</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71593159/you_can_t_patch_what_needs_rebuilding.mp3" length="1202715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303/a5564f1f-2266-4c8a-9daa-20b43dcdc303.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Still fixing surface cracks? It’s time to rebuild your foundation and reclaim your life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Still fixing surface cracks? It’s time to rebuild your foundation and reclaim your life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>76</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>accountability,authenticliving,breakpatterns,emotionalhealing,growthmindset,healingjourney,innerwork,levelupmindset,lifelessons,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,motivationdaily,personalgrowth,purposefulliving,realtalk,rebuildyourlife,selfawareness,selfimprovement,selfreflection,transformyourlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f4e167da055841d5837bcd75f27520b6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reclaim Your Voice After Silence Steals Power</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaim-your-voice-after-silence-steals-power--71511267</link><description><![CDATA[Lost your voice in survival mode? Learn how to rebuild power, identity, and self-expression.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71511267</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71511267/reclaim_your_voice_finding_your_power_after_silence.mp3" length="1470241" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db/573674be-cc29-4831-9024-1aaef23c49db.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lost your voice in survival mode? Learn how to rebuild power, identity, and self-expression.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lost your voice in survival mode? Learn how to rebuild power, identity, and self-expression.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>92</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticself,breakthesilence,confidenceboost,emotionalhealing,empoweryourself,findyourvoice,healingfromsilence,healingjourney,innerpower,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,personalgrowth,realtalkwithtasandonjerya,reclaimyourvoice,selfdiscoveryjourney,selfexpression,selfworth,speakup,traumarecovery,voiceandidentity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09386400531eb5620d7470ac2274259b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Tolerating. Start Thriving for Real Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-tolerating-start-thriving-for-real-now--71509258</link><description><![CDATA[Break free from what drains you. Set boundaries, protect your peace, and start living better today.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71509258</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71509258/stop_tolerating_start_thriving_your_life_matters.mp3" length="2062489" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f/8aa36431-f8be-4972-9f87-1f1598afbd7f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Break free from what drains you. Set boundaries, protect your peace, and start living better today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Break free from what drains you. Set boundaries, protect your peace, and start living better today.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>129</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>choosebetter,cutofftoxicity,emotionalhealth,growthmindset,healthyboundaries,levelupyourlife,lifetransformation,livebetternow,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,peaceovereverything,personalgrowth,protectyourpeace,realtalkwithtasandonjerya,selfimprovement,selfworth,setboundaries,startthriving,stoptolerating</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a03e994b733374cc2fda9e1fcf8a86ed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>They Never Got You. Now Make It Your Advantage</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-never-got-you-now-make-it-your-advantage--71509256</link><description><![CDATA[You were always different, stop shrinking. Turn what set you apart into your edge.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71509256</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71509256/they_never_got_you.mp3" length="2815994" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d/944cfed2-b49d-4894-a6cd-af0eb5ecce2d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You were always different, stop shrinking. Turn what set you apart into your edge.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You were always different, stop shrinking. Turn what set you apart into your edge.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>176</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticlivingtips,beuniquebeunapologetic,breaklabelsbuildlife,confidencebuilding101,embraceyourdifference,fromoutsidertoadvantage,growthmindsetcoach,identityempowerment,innerstrengthrise,levelupyourlife,mentalclaritytools,mindsetshiftdaily,onjerya,ownyourstorynow,personalgrowthmindset,purposefulliving,realtalkwithtas,selfawarenessjourney,selfdiscoverypath,turnpainintopower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bef7fe15a501d9472ff70a763a7a4b08.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Choose You: Let Go &amp; Reclaim Your Power</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/choose-you-let-go-reclaim-your-power--71429880</link><description><![CDATA[Stop forcing what’s broken. Choose yourself, release the past, and step into your truth today.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71429880</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71429880/choose_you_even_if_it_means_letting_go.mp3" length="2725340" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2/bbd1adc7-e9bd-4421-a37f-e3a18f18a8f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stop forcing what’s broken. Choose yourself, release the past, and step into your truth today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stop forcing what’s broken. Choose yourself, release the past, and step into your truth today.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>171</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticliving,chooseyourself,emotionalfreedom,growthmindsetdaily,healingmindset,innerhealingjourney,letgoandgrow,levelupyourlife,mentalwellnessmatters,mindsetshiftdaily,personalgrowthtips,reclaimyourpower,releaseandrise,selfempowermentnow,selflovefirst,selfrespectfirst,selfworthjourney,toxicpatterns,truthovercomfort,walkawaypower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97c3bfaacce6553d73db4faea7b97554.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Faking Who You Are to Fit In</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-faking-who-you-are-to-fit-in--72151678</link><description><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life without losing yourself in the process.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional cost of pretending to be who others expect while quietly disconnecting from who you really are. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack people-pleasing, identity struggles, emotional exhaustion, authenticity, self-worth, confidence, healing, social pressure, and why trying to fit into spaces that require you to shrink often blocks personal growth and peace. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, fear of rejection, self-discovery, hidden insecurity, mindset shifts, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the reality that authentic growth begins when people stop performing and start living honestly.<br /><br />If you are navigating identity struggles, emotional exhaustion, self-worth issues, healing, people-pleasing, confidence challenges, or learning how to stop hiding parts of yourself just to feel accepted, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151678</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151678/authentic_healing_be_real_in_a_fake_world_real_talk_series.mp3" length="3253695" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b/2ccbcce9-c172-4a06-9532-df8bfc64b82b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 rebuilding your life without losing yourself in the process.<br /><br />In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore the emotional cost of pretending to be who others expect while quietly disconnecting from who you really are. <br /><br />Through relatable real talk and honest reflection, they unpack people-pleasing, identity struggles, emotional exhaustion, authenticity, self-worth, confidence, healing, social pressure, and why trying to fit into spaces that require you to shrink often blocks personal growth and peace. <br /><br />This episode also explores emotional healing, fear of rejection, self-discovery, hidden insecurity, mindset shifts, rebuilding confidence, personal transformation, and the reality that authentic growth begins when people stop performing and start living honestly.<br /><br />If you are navigating identity struggles, emotional exhaustion, self-worth issues, healing, people-pleasing, confidence challenges, or learning how to stop hiding parts of yourself just to feel accepted, this episode offers relatable real talk, reflection, encouragement, and insight for everyday life.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>204</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authentichealing,authenticitymatters,beyourself,confidencebuilding,emotionalgrowth,emotionalhealing,emotionalwellness,healingconversations,healingjourney,identityshift,mentalwellness,mindsetshift,peaceoverpressure,peoplepleasing,personalgrowth,personaltransformation,realtalkwithtas,rebuildyourlife,selfdiscoverypodcast,selfworthjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc681ab869e369990a32688377198b67.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find Yourself Again: The Hot Seat Breakthrough</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-yourself-again-the-hot-seat-breakthrough--71429873</link><description><![CDATA[Feeling lost? This hot seat challenge helps you reconnect, reset, and rediscover your true self.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71429873</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:57:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71429873/discover_your_true_self_hot_seat_challenge_revealed.mp3" length="2582018" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a/1f039852-77ae-472f-b171-6b99cccacc6a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Feeling lost? This hot seat challenge helps you reconnect, reset, and rediscover your true self.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Feeling lost? This hot seat challenge helps you reconnect, reset, and rediscover your true self.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>162</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticityiskey,breakthroughmoments,confidencebuilding,emotionalgrowth,findyourselfagain,growthmindsetdaily,healingjourneys,identityshift,innerhealing,innerwork,lifereset,mentalwellnessjourney,mindsetmatters,mindsetshift,personaldevelopment,purposefulliving,selfawareness,selfdiscoveryjourney,selfreflection,transformationjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50dbb8703e8660edc77bdb168849d859.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Authentic Healing: Stop Faking It, Start Thriving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/authentic-healing-stop-faking-it-start-thriving--71429878</link><description><![CDATA[Think fitting in keeps you safe? Discover how being real unlocks growth, clarity, and your next level.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71429878</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71429878/authentic_healing_be_real_in_a_fake_world.mp3" length="3254901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb/59c8188a-52a1-4d03-9056-7e01fe5dc8bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Teresa A. Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Think fitting in keeps you safe? Discover how being real unlocks growth, clarity, and your next level.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think fitting in keeps you safe? Discover how being real unlocks growth, clarity, and your next level.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? 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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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya on video at: <a href="https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/</a>  <br /><br />Follow Dr. TAS for conversations on personal growth, leadership, visibility, faith, relationships, and life lessons:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrTAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. TAS YouTube Channel</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drteresasmith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.smith.98871" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Smith Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="https://officialdrtas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Teresa A. 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Smith, aka Dr. TAS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reconnect with your true self, heal your story, and reclaim who you were meant to be.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reconnect with your true self, heal your story, and reclaim who you were meant to be.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to Real Talk With TAS &amp; 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.<br /><br />Prefer to watch instead of listen? 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Smith aka, Dr. TAS Blog</a><br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>101</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticselfjourney,becomeyourselfagain,breakfreefrompast,confidencebuildingtips,emotionalhealing,findyourselfagain,growthmindsetdaily,healingfromtrauma,healyourstory,innerchildhealing,innerhealingwork,mentalwellnessmatters,mindsettransformation,personalgrowthtips,reclaimyourpower,selfawarenessgrowth,selfdiscoveryjourney,selfhealingtools,transformyourlife,traumahealingjourney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1d5549b43c67ab9acb931b8304b4c0df.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
