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October 28, 2025 29 mins

In this episode of Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, co-hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo discuss the holiday pressures of gift-giving. They share insights on finding meaningful and thoughtful gifts, the impact of mismatched gifts, and how to avoid financial stress during the holidays. The conversation explores the importance of communication and relationships, practical gift ideas, and the benefits of generosity for both the giver and the receiver. Tune in for tips on how to make your holiday gifting more thoughtful and less stressful.

Music by epidemic sound.

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass

The Psychology of Gifting

https://www.reachdesk.com/blog/the-psychology-of-gifting-how-giving-drives-stronger-business-relationships

The Psychology of Giving: Money and Generosity

https://team.monetagroup.com/the-psychology-of-giving-money-and-generosity/

Dr Orna - Interview Clip - why talking about money is difficult (1:22)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgB41pMf-s

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