Busyness: The Badge We Can’t Stop Wearing
Why do we treat “busy” like a badge of honour?In this NUGGETS episode, Pellegrino and Francois dive into one of the great modern addictions — busyness. From bees and lions to burnout and balance, they...
7 Nov 202519min
Hello, Stranger: Why Talking to Strangers Makes Us More Human
Why do we avoid talking to strangers — and what does it cost us?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore the quiet power of everyday encounters: the compliment that opens a door, th...
30 Okt 202520min
Success – Why Comfort Kills Growth
Success feels amazing… until it starts slowing you down.In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore the paradox of success — how comfort, routine, and “doing well” can quietly kill cur...
24 Okt 202521min
Stinginess: Why Tight Rules Cost More Than Generosity
What happens when loyalty meets stinginess?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino tells the unforgettable story of being charged €30 for a 3-kilo “overweight” bike bag — after 25 years of loyalty to t...
17 Okt 202520min
Why Compliments Feel So Awkward — And Why We Need Them
Why is it so hard to take a compliment?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore the strange psychology of compliments — why we squirm, why we downplay them, and why the right one ca...
10 Okt 202519min
Why Being Different Feels Risky — And Why It Might Save Your Life
Why does being different feel so dangerous — especially today?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dig into the ancient fear of standing out, why our brains still treat “being too diffe...
3 Okt 202521min
Belonging: Why Feeling Left Out Hurts More Than You Think
Why does being left out literally hurt?In this powerful episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore the deep human need for belonging — and what happens when it’s missing. Drawing on Brené Bro...
26 Sep 202520min
POOR: How Growing Up With Less Shapes the Rest of Your Life
What does it really mean to grow up poor? In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois open up about childhoods shaped by scarcity — no holidays, no pocket money, sometimes just one chocolate b...
18 Sep 202524min
