In a world ruled by FOMO, what if the real flex this summer is switching off? In this unplugged episode, Pellegrino and Francois explore the Joy of Missing Out — and why disconnection could be your brain’s ultimate holiday. From dodgy Italian mobile coverage to dopamin-fuelled scrolling habits, we ask: is it brave to just… do nothing?

Packed with honest reflections, humour, and practical tips, this episode is your invitation to log off, lean in, and let your creativity (and sanity) breathe.

Quote of the episode: "The most important things in life happen when no one else sees them."

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What if the hardest thing in life... is to simply be yourself?

In this raw and real episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive deep into authenticity — what it is, why it matters, and why it’s getting harder in a world of filters, roles, and silent conformity. From stage personas to deathbed regrets, this episode explores how living true to yourself can be both painful and powerful.

“Sometimes it hurts to be real — but it hurts more not to be.”

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"A man without ambition is like a woman without beauty." Mic drop? Or eye roll?

In this episode, we tackle one very loaded sentence — and open up a conversation about ambition, beauty, gender expectations, and what happens when we chase ideals too far.

- Why are men still judged by their drive?

- Why are women still defined by their looks?

- And what can we learn from John Lennon and Pamela Anderson?

This one’s spicy, reflective — and might just make you rethink what enough really means.

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In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois face some uncomfortable truths about interrupting each other — and everyone else. With humour and honesty, they unpack cultural habits, personal blind spots, and the power of listening.

You’ll hear confessions, insights, and practical tools like “say more about that” to help you stop talking and start connecting. Two ears. One mouth. Use them wisely.

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Why do people explode in traffic? Why do so many women feel unsafe walking home at night? And what does a bra on a studio table have to do with it?

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive into the messy, misunderstood world of aggression. From testosterone and cortisol to media fear-mongering, they unpack the science and culture behind our rising stress levels — and how that stress often shows up as anger.

The result? A thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation about fear, masculinity, safety, and what we can do to cool things down.

One takeaway? Don’t be a gorilla in a dark alley.

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In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore a deceptively simple truth: You’re only as sick as your secrets. Why do the things we don’t say weigh so heavily on us? Can secrets actually affect our mental and physical health?

With a blend of banter, science, and real stories, they uncover how secrets act like invisible rucksacks—adding weight to life’s journey. You’ll hear about fascinating research, awkward confessions, and why leaders should learn to be “secret offloaders.”

If you’ve ever carried something silently for too long, this one’s for you.

Nugget of the Day:

Secrets can be healthy boundaries — or emotional burdens. The trick is knowing which is which.

Takeaways:

- The science behind secrets and stress

- The difference between loyalty and emotional baggage

- How to offload secrets without oversharing

- Tools to lighten the load — even anonymously

Let’s Connect:

If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need a little lighter rucksack today.

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In this episode, Pellegrino and Francois dive into one of the most fragile—and powerful—forces in human relationships: TRUST.

From giving your partner access to your phone to lying for a friend in court, this episode explores what trust really means. Drawing on Rachel Botsman’s definition—“Trust is a confident relationship with the unknown”—they uncover the three C’s that build trust: character, communication, and consistency.

Honest, thought-provoking, and a little bit funny—this one will leave you questioning who you really trust… and why.

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Everyone’s chasing creativity — but are we forgetting what fuels it?

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore what happens when we stop taking ourselves so seriously. From on-stage nerves to awkward elevator chats, they unpack how fear and expectation block our playfulness — and our potential.

Along the way, they even invent a better word for “small-talk.”

Because creativity may be the engine of life — but playfulness is the fuel.

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