NUGGETS

Behind every emotionally healthy man, there’s usually a Francois. Or a Pellegrino. A brother from another mother who sees all your mess, sticks around, and laughs and cries with you through it all.

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In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive into the paradox of vulnerability — why we crave it in others but fear showing it ourselves. From Leonard Cohen’s haunting reminder that “ther…

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dig into the world of expectations — at work, in relationships, in parenting, and even in the endless scroll of social media. Why do high expectati…

In 2024, a study revealed something shocking: in ERs, women wait up to 30 minutes longer than men for pain relief.

Why? Outdated medical research. Systemic bias. The belief that women “handle it bette…

When it rains, you can complain — or you can be grateful. In this feel-good episode, Pellegrino and Francois dive deep into the power of gratitude: why it’s a choice, how it boosts your brain chemist…

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 b…

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 g…

"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 expectat…

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 bl…

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 …

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 actuall…

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 co…

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 …

Secrets – The Truth About Envy and Jealousy

What’s the difference between envy and jealousy—and why do they make us feel so uncomfortable?

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive into …

Assimilation, Integration, and Identity

When you move to a new country, do you blend in or stand out? In this episode, Pellegrino and Francois explore the delicate balance between assimilation (lettin…

This one started with popcorn on the floor, a rogue sports bra, and a very annoyed Pellegrino. What followed was a totally unplanned conversation about confrontation—why we avoid it, why we need it, …

Viagra, gold, and happiness. What do they all have in common? They're expensive, desirable—and not always what they seem.

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore why happiness migh…

We’ve all heard of “the survival of the fittest”… But what about the survival of the flashiest?

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore why overconfidence works, what peacocks rev…