Best Dr Marcus C Shepard Podcasts (2025)

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Emotional IQ, Dating Burnout, and How to Speak Your Feelings 41:45

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Host Dr. Marcus C. Shepard breaks down what emotions are and how framing rules, feeling rules, surface acting, deep acting, emotional intelligence, and emotional competence shape the way we feel and express ourselves. He offers practical guidelines for owning feelings, using specific language, and creating a supportive climate for emotional convers…

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"From Bad Friends to True Companions: A Deep Dive" 47:35

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In this episode of Off the Data Provided, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard delves deep into the realm of modern friendships, exploring a compelling CNN article by Christian Rogers titled "Some of You Are Bad Friends, and That's Why You're Lonely" (https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/02/health/signs-you-are-a-bad-friend-wellness) The discussion touches on the increasi…

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Navigating Conflict with Supportive Communication Strategies 39:57

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Join Dr. Marcus C. Shepard in an insightful episode of "Off the Data Provided" as we delve into the art of creating positive communication climates. Explore essential terms and concepts like confirmation and disconfirmation, defensive and supporting climates, and the role of conflict in communication. Discover valuable guidelines for nurturing heal…

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Friendship in Adulthood: Building Bonds Amidst Modern Hurdles 46:58

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In this episode of "Off the Data Provided," host Dr. Marcus C. Shepard delves into the complexities of making, building, and maintaining friendships in adulthood. Exploring concepts like the seeds of connection and parasocial relationships, the discussion revisits key elements such as investment, emotional closeness, trust, support, and external pr…

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Exploring Love Types in 'Materialist': Eros vs Pragma 24:50

2M ago24:50

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In this episode of Off the Data Provided, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard dives into the intricate world of Celine Song's new film, "Materialist." Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern relationships through the lens of two love types: Eros and Pragma. Through engaging discussions, we explore the contrasts of romantic passion and the practicality o…

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Navigating Sexual Communication and Consent 26:50

3M ago26:50

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Welcome to Off the Data Provided, hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard. In this episode, we dive into critical aspects of sexual communication, tackling subjects like consent, self-disclosure, and the stigma surrounding STIs. Dr. Shepard guides us through understanding sexual health and the importance of equitable communication in relationships, stressi…

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Unmasking the Self: Mastering Impression Management 43:10

3M ago43:10

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Welcome to Off the Day to Provide, your go-to podcast for exploring the nuances of interpersonal communication. In this episode, hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard, we delve into the depths of understanding the self and the art of impression management. Discover how interactions with others, ranging from family members to social media acquaintances, s…

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AI, Loneliness, and Amiendships 37:03

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In this episode of Off the Data Provided, host Dr. Marcus C. Shepard delves into a variety of intriguing topics around interpersonal communication and friendships. The conversation kicks off with a recent interview featuring Mark Zuckerberg, exploring the implications of AI companions on the growing loneliness epidemic (https://www.youtube.com/watc…

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Navigating AI Companionship: A Communication Crisis? 39:29

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In this thought-provoking episode of Off the Data Provided, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard explores the implications of a recent Harvard Business Review poll (https://hbr.org/2025/04/how-people-are-really-using-gen-ai-in-2025) on the use of generative AI for companionship and relationship advice. As AI technology becomes more integrated into our lives, Dr. …

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Unlocking the Friendship Formula: Navigating Loneliness and Social Connections 42:59

5M ago42:59

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In this episode of "Off the Data Provided," we explore the complexities of male loneliness and social relationships. Host Dr. Marcus C. Shepard bridges insights from NPR's "It's Been a Minute" (https://www.npr.org/2025/02/17/1263527043/its-been-a-minute-male-loneliness-epidemic-real) with a fresh look at Pew Research data (https://www.pewresearch.o…

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Decoding Love: Exploring Symbolic Words and Love Styles 43:26

5M ago43:26

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On this episode of "Off the Data Provided," dive into the complexities of language and love. Discover how words are symbols, carrying arbitrary, abstract, and ambiguous meanings, and how this affects our communication every day. Explore the intriguing Color Wheel Theory of Love, developed by John Allen Lee, delving into the primary and secondary lo…

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End of the Road: The Deterioration Phase of Romantic Relationships 32:53

6M ago32:53

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Welcome to the latest episode of "Off the Data Provided," where we delve into Steve Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown with host Dr. Marcus C. Shepard. In this episode, Dr. Shepard explores the intricate stages of relationship deterioration, from the intrapsychic to the social phase, and discusses how to navigate these challenging moments…

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Navigating Modern Love: From Disney Dating to Relational Dialectics 37:42

6M ago37:42

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Welcome to the latest episode of Off the Data Provided, hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard, where we delve into the intricate dynamics of dating, relationships, and the influence of social media. Join us as we dissect a thought-provoking Wall Street Journal article, ''Don't Touch, Don't Go Dutch and Other Tips for Dating Success” (https://www.wsj.com/…

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The Relationship Recession 45:13

7M ago45:13

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In this episode of Off the Data Provided, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard delves into the notion of a "relationship recession" and the evolving concept of love and partnership. Through an engaging discussion, he examines the insights from a Financial Times article (https://www.ft.com/content/43e2b4f6-5ab7-4c47-b9fd-d611c36dad74), Sabrina Strings's book "The …

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Building Bonds: The 200-Hour Friendship Theory 41:38

7M ago41:38

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In this episode of Off the Data Provided, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard dives into a captivating exploration of friendship dynamics as highlighted by Clare Ansberry's Wall Street Journal article, 'It Takes at Least 200 Hours to Make a Close Friendship and More to Maintain It'. Discover the underlying theories, including the Social Brain Hypothesis and the …

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From Impersonal to Interpersonal: Understanding the Communication Continuum 24:16

8M ago24:16

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Welcome to "Off the Data Provided," an illuminating podcast on interpersonal communication hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard. Dive into fascinating communication concepts, theories, and skills aimed at making you a more ethical and effective communicator. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Shepard explores the interpersonal communication continuum, a fra…