Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya

Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya

By Dr. Teresa A. Smith (Dr. TAS) and OnJerya T. SmithSociety & CultureRelationshipsPersonal Journals
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Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya episodes

  • They Feel Your Impact Before They Acknowledge It
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, confidence, resilience, identity, emotional growth, purpose, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

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    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    4 min
  • Doorbell Drama: Would You Answer That Door?
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, trust, emotional triggers, communication, boundaries, healing, and the unexpected moments that expose deeper problems beneath the surface.

    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. 

    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. 

    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. 

    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

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

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    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    4 min
  • Shooketh, Recognition, and People Who Secretly Compete With You
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, confidence, self-worth, emotional growth, identity, relationships, and rebuilding your life without shrinking yourself to make others comfortable.

    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.

    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.

    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. 

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

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    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    3 min
  • She Slapped Him Out His Sleep
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack relationships, emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, healing, boundaries, trust, and the real-life moments that expose what people are truly carrying beneath the surface.

    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. 

    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. 

    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. 

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
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    Stay connected with Dr. TAS:
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    Dr. TAS Blog

    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    3 min
  • Who Benefits When You Stay Stuck?
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, difficult decisions, and rebuilding your life after unhealthy patterns and painful seasons.

    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. 

    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. 

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
    https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Stay connected with Dr. TAS:
    Dr. TAS YouTube Channel
    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram
    Teresa Smith Facebook
    Dr. TAS Blog

    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    2 min
  • Stop Tolerating What Is Breaking You
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, identity, emotional growth, boundaries, self-worth, and rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.

    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. 

    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. 

    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?”

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
    https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Stay connected with Dr. TAS:
    Dr. TAS YouTube Channel
    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram
    Teresa Smith Facebook
    Dr. TAS Blog

    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    2 min
  • You’re Carrying Too Much to Keep Pretending You’re Fine
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack emotional healing, burnout, identity, resilience, boundaries, mental exhaustion, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.

    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. 

    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. 

    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.

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
    https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Stay connected with Dr. TAS:
    Dr. TAS YouTube Channel
    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram
    Teresa Smith Facebook
    Dr. TAS Blog

    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    2 min
  • Joseph’s Dream: Delayed Is Not Denied
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack faith, resilience, healing, identity, emotional growth, purpose, and rebuilding your life during difficult seasons.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

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    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    3 min
  • Rebuild Your Life and Cut What You’ve Outgrown
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, relationships, emotional growth, identity, boundaries, confidence, and rebuilding your life after difficult seasons.

    In this episode, Dr. TAS and OnJerya explore what happens when people continue carrying relationships, habits, mindsets, and emotional weight they have already outgrown. 

    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. 

    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.

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
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    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    1 min
  • Black Actors Excellence Delayed Is Not Denied
    Real Talk With TAS and OnJerya is an emotional wellness and self-discovery podcast where conversations shift how you think and how you move. Through honest life conversations, Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Dr. TAS, and OnJerya unpack healing, resilience, identity, purpose, emotional growth, and the real-life experiences that shape confidence and perseverance.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Did this conversation remind you of something you've experienced? Maybe you agreed with one of us, disagreed with both of us, or saw something in a different way.

    We'd love for you to keep listening!

    Follow Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya so you don't miss another conversation. Share this episode with someone who might have something to say about the topic.

    Prefer to watch us? Visit:
    https://www.realtalkwithtasandonjerya/

    Stay connected with Dr. TAS:
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    Dr. Teresa Smith Instagram
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    Dr. TAS Blog

    Real Talk With TAS & OnJerya is a production of DQ Consulting, LLC.
    3 min

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