Let’s Talk About It: The Communication Podcast with Dr. Sherry Stancil
Let’s Talk About It is your quick, relatable stop for real conversations about communication, conflict, and connection. Hosted by Dr. Sherry Stancil, a communication expert and storyteller, each microlearning episode (under 5 minutes) reflects on everyday moments—from rush hour frustrations to workplace challenges—offering practical tips to navigate them with empathy, intention, and skill.
Episodes
12 episodes
The Lie We Live With: A Story About Being Deceived… and Being the Deceiver
What happens when we realize that deception isn’t always about lies—and that even the most honest people can play both roles: deceived and deceiver? In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, Dr. Sherry Stancil unpack...
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3:53
The Art of Outlining
Outlining—it’s a lost art, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode of Let’s Talk About It, we’re bringing back the Simple Three-Point Outline—a no-stress way to organize your thoughts before speaking or writing. Whet...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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2:32
Rebrand or Refine? When "communication" shifts, should you?
Listen… let’s be real. When the new guy arrives on the block—loud, flashy, talking about the latest trends—it’s tempting to think, "Maybe I should switch things up too." But here’s the truth: constantly rebranding yourself, ch...
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3:25
When Personal and Professional Relationships Come to an End
This episode of Let’s Talk About It explores the quiet unraveling of relationships—whether romantic, platonic, or professional. We often think of endings as sudden or dramatic, but that is not always the case. In this episode, we break...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:02
✈️ A Single Miscommunication Can Cost Lives
In today's episode of Let’s Talk About It, we’re breaking down how communication barriers played a critical role in the tragic American Airlines crash. Using the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication, we’ll analyze how breakdowns...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:01
The Unspoken Reality of Code-Switching
In this episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Communication Podcast, Dr. Stancil explores the complex and often unspoken reality of code-switching—the way we adjust our speech, tone, or language to fit different social and profess...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:00
The Toxic Side of "Moving in Silence"
In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, we challenge the popular advice to "move in silence" and explore why this mindset can be toxic, especially in group dynamics. From deflecting attention to sabotaging support, we uncover how disco...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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3:47
Quiet Leadership: The Power of Introverts
In this episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Communication Podcast, Dr. Sherry Stancil shares a personal story about a reserved yet highly skilled medical doctor whose quiet style left her reflecting on a powerful question: Can introver...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:15
What Makes a Competent Communicator?
Every semester in her Interpersonal Communication class, Dr. Stancil starts with one fundamental question: What defines a competent communicator? In this segment, she shares her perspective through the lens of a real-life case study featuring a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:30
Talk, Don't Text!
Have you ever felt like the art of speaking has taken a backseat to endless scrolling and texting? It’s easy to think our devices are ruining communication, but here’s a twist: what if they’re actually holding the key to improving your verbal s...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:26
Handling Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Difficult conversations are never easy, but they’re often necessary for growth and understanding. In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, we explore practical strategies for approaching tough talks with confidence and compassion. Learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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2:23
Escalation vs. De-escalation: The Power of Letting Go
In this short yet impactful episode, we reflect on a real-life moment of tension on Madison Boulevard's rush-hour chaos and uncover the simple but powerful choice that defused the situation: de-escalation. Learn how stepping back, staying calm,...
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Episode 1
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3:15