Most People Help Others the Wrong Way

Most People Help Others the Wrong Way

What does it really mean to help others? In this episode of The Adam Green Show, Adam Green sits down with philanthropist, mentor, crisis intervention volunteer, and CEO Louis Pillemer for a fascinating conversation about charity, volunteering, philanthropy, and creating lasting change. Drawing on more than a decade of experience helping individuals and families through crisis, Louis shares powerful insights into what works, what doesn't, and why many well-intentioned efforts fail to address the real problem. Together, Adam and Louis explore effective altruism, mentorship, community service, charitable giving, and the importance of addressing root causes rather than simply treating symptoms. They discuss why everyone has something valuable to give, how helping one person can create a ripple effect that impacts countless others, and what it means to make a difference in a way that is both meaningful and sustainable. Whether you're interested in philanthropy, leadership, personal growth, community service, or simply becoming a better human being, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiring perspectives that can change the way you think about helping others. Guest: Louis Pillemer Host: Adam Green "Don't just put a band-aid on the problem. Go to the root cause." — Louis Pillemer #AdamGreenShow #LouisPillemer #Philanthropy #Charity #Volunteering #Leadership #Mentorship #PersonalGrowth #CommunityService #EffectiveAltruism #HelpingOthers #Purpose #GivingBack #Humanity #SelfImprovement

Is It Ever Okay to Lie? Father vs Son on Truth, Trust & White Lies

Is it ever okay to lie? In this episode of The Adam Green Show, Adam sits down with his son Gabriel Green for a thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal conversation about honesty, white lies, moral dilemmas, and the real cost of bending the truth.Together, they explore whether lying is always wrong, when compassion might justify a lie, how honesty affects relationships, business, family, politics, and society, and why hard truths can sometimes build more trust than comfortable deception.From Santa Claus and birthday gifts to dementia, Anne Frank, Abraham Lincoln, Kant, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and the idea of the “noble lie,” this episode asks one of the oldest and most important human questions: when does the truth matter most?Watch The Adam Green Show for honest conversations about life, ethics, family, culture, and the questions that shape how we live. Website: ⁠https://www.AdamGreenShow.com⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnVCQnJkQ3gxWEpka00xUXhIUGlEaW5IZUdwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMEZWakxNd1lwckpZX1FXUkpiRlI5QUdBX0FHZjI0Ml9GVVNIQWlBOTlZSXRrM1R0NGJ0WTk2MUhONVd4cTdkb195RXVPUElCd2hVdU83XzZ6M3BSTjhwS1N5cTFXUzNOclB0NldqNUVldGJQV3BDWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.AdamGreenShow.com%2F&v=YINx9Pkchos]Instagram: ⁠  / theadamgreenshow  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdzcGxVdDVzZXcybkpUS05WUnJhSVVfckc4d3xBQ3Jtc0trYkFiMzRIWGRNNG0xVHBuYWtzbk1GYXkxRlJyR0VWWVBNbG11bXFLTUtYcGcyV3BjaVp4RzZ3UkhGNl9BSHJES0xPN2Y3N3VJdl8zbVUyS2dsdTU4T01tMnRzQUJRaW5WRVlabHI4U3l0cWo4WWZ2RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheadamgreenshow&v=YINx9Pkchos]Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblFkQkplQ3FHMlloU3FNdjZtaDlkcHdjN3hVd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZmwwT3JLX3U5MFV6WDA0SXZiRFNhbUt4WGgxT3BxblNSdjluR3dTeGo5d2NyWFpCbEdRZFN4cVplMVdwR1VOcHBMdW1vVVNCbmJCZElVdnFSOVZreVkyNU40b1k4S2ZOemN1X0pFRGtBdFNYcUJqVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D61588733079245&v=YINx9Pkchos]YouTube: ⁠   / @theadamgreenshow  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORawll2YB61Q1f_8VH6vrQ] #AdamGreenShow [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adamgreenshow] #Honesty [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/honesty] #Lying [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lying] #WhiteLies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/whitelies] #MoralDilemma [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moraldilemma] #Ethics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ethics] #Truth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truth] #FatherSonConversation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fathersonconversation] #Philosophy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/philosophy] #Integrity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/integrity] #Trust [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trust] #HardTruths [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hardtruths] #Kant [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kant] #AbrahamLincoln [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/abrahamlincoln] #PersonalGrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth]

Hait's World Cup Miracle: Francklin Guerrier on Hope, History & National Pride

In this episode of The Adam Green Show, Adam sits down with Haitian-American guest Francklin Guerrier for a powerful conversation about Haiti, history, culture, pride, and the emotional meaning behind Haiti qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 52 years.Francklin shares his perspective on Haiti’s rich culture, music, faith, difficult history, current struggles, and the incredible joy surrounding Haiti’s return to the world stage. This episode goes beyond soccer. It is about hope, identity, unity, and what this World Cup moment means to Haitians around the world.Haiti has faced more than its share of hardship, but this historic World Cup qualification has given millions of Haitians a reason to celebrate, believe, and feel proud. As Francklin explains, for Haiti, this is more than a game. It is a beacon of hope.Watch this inspiring conversation about Haiti’s past, present, and future on The Adam Green Show.Website: https://www.AdamGreenShow.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamgreenshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588733079245YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCORawll2YB61Q1f_8VH6vrQ#Haiti #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #TheAdamGreenShow #HaitianHistory #Soccer #Football #HaitianCulture #ToussaintLouverture #HaitiFootball #CaribbeanCulture #WorldCup #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #FrancklinGuerrier

Social Media: Harmful or Helpful? A Boomer vs Millennial Debate Gets Real

Episode 1 of The Adam Green Show Is social media destroying society—or connecting it in ways we’ve never seen before? In this episode of The Adam Green Show, Adam sits down with Dana Kravitz for a powerful generational debate on the real impact of social media. From mental health and addiction to algorithms, misinformation, and opportunity, this conversation dives deep into both sides. If you’ve ever questioned how social media is shaping your life—or your kids’ future—this is a must-watch. Website: https://www.AdamGreenShow.com [The Adan Green Show Website] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamgreenshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588733079245 YouTube:  @theadamgreenshow   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORawll2YB61Q1f_8VH6vrQ]