In this 79th Episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu launch Season 3 with a New Year's Show about Health and Wellness. Easier said than done, Getting and Staying Fit is more than maintaining a certain weight, visiting a gym and/or dieting. Whether your resolution in the new year is to be better, do better or something in-between, we offer some practical advice for how to make those change commitments "stick"!!!!

Episode 77: The Psychology of Greed | Put Em On The Couch Podcast

In this 77th episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu dive deep into the complex and often controversial topic of greed. What drives us to want more—whether it’s wealth, power, or possessions? How does greed shape our happiness, behaviors, and society at large?

We explore:

• What is greed and its roots in human nature.
• The psychology of greed: Is it a personality trait or a temporary emotion?
• How greed negatively impacts well-being and life satisfaction.
• Paul Piff’s studies using Monopoly to demonstrate how wealth affects behavior.
• The upside of greed: Can it fuel capitalism and economic growth?
• Greed as addiction: How the cycle of acquisition can become never-ending.
• The impact of greed on society, from greedy billionaires to unethical behaviors.
• The difference between the desire to acquire versus the fear of losing.

This thought-provoking episode unpacks the forces that drive human behavior and the implications of greed—both on a personal and societal level. Don’t miss out on this important conversation!

A Special Thank You & Merry Christmas! As we wrap up the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for your continued support. Merry Christmas! May this season bring joy, reflection, and meaningful connections.

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In Episode 76 of Put Em On The Couch, Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu dive into the fascinating spectrum of giving—from the cold, calculating behavior of psychopaths to the boundless generosity of extreme altruists. We explore the psychology behind why we give, what motivates us, and how giving shapes our relationships and society.

Along the way, we discuss Paul Slovin’s research on “warm glow,” the neurobiology of generosity, and whether non-human animals display altruistic behavior. Nelson shares a personal story of the best gift he’s ever given, while we also tackle tough questions: Can giving ever be truly selfless? Why do we expect gift-givers to be mind-readers? And why is giving sometimes more about the giver than the recipient?

Plus, we look at the politics of charitable giving, the costs of bad gifts, and share a story about a friend who gave a kidney to a complete stranger. It’s an episode that will make you rethink what it means to give.

As always, thank you to our amazing listeners! In lieu of gifts or monetary contributions, you can show us some love and appreciation by liking, following, commenting, and rating us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue to bring you more engaging and thought-provoking content.