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Welcome to Episode 39: How to Give Better Gifts: Reflecting on the Psychology of Gift Giving, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore why giving and receiving gifts can feel joyful, stressful, meaningful, awkward and everything in between.

From Secret Santa disasters to deeply thoughtful gifts that strengthen relationships, this episode unpacks the psychology behind why we give, what makes a gift actually meaningful, and why thoughtfulness matters more than cost. We look into reciprocity, love languages, and how thoughtful gifts create deeper closeness.

Whether you love gift giving or find it overwhelming, this episode offers clarity, compassion and evidence based tools to make giving and receiving feel lighter and more connected.

💭 What We Discuss in This Episode
• Our own experiences of giving and receiving gifts
• Secret Santa chaos, budgets, and disappointing gifts
• Reciprocity and why humans bond through gifting
• Love Languages and how gifts express connection
• Why thoughtfulness shows people they are seen
• Material gifts vs experience gifts

🛠 Practical Advice for Listeners
• Give from connection rather than obligation
• Use the Three Meaningful Anchors rule
• Set healthy boundaries around budgets
• Practice allowing when receiving a gift
• Reduce comparison and pressure
• If stressed about gifting, shift to experiences or non material giving

📍 Pillars Explored: Community and Connection, Presence and Gratitude, Wellbeing and Joy

📚 References Cited in This Episode
Chapman, G. (2015). The 5 love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Northfield Pub.

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