NUGGETS

About NUGGETS

NUGGETS is a weekly podcast about human behaviour, emotional intelligence, mindset shifts, psychology, and personal growth — designed to help you think clearer, communicate better, and lead with more confidence. In every short, practical episode, Pellegrino and Francois explore the ideas that shape how we live and work: motivation, stress, happiness, relationships, decision-making, leadership, communication, culture, and the stories we tell ourselves. We break big concepts into simple insights you can use immediately — to improve your mindset, boost emotional resilience, increase self-awareness, and show up as your best self in everyday life. If you're interested in leadership development, self-improvement, emotional intelligence training, better communication, or understanding why people behave the way they do, you're in the right place. Modern life is noisy. NUGGETS cuts through the noise — giving you clarity, grounded thinking, and wisdom you can use in minutes. Because one good insight can change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Pellegrino Riccardi & Francois Sibbald

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Why Being Ignored Hurts More Than Being Hated

   Is being ignored worse than being hated? We all want to feel seen, heard and valued. But what happens when that perfectly human need turns into a desperate hunger for attention? From social media and our obsession with likes and recognition to angry young people, destructive behaviour and a rather expensive parenting lesson involving a brand-new television, this episode asks an uncomfortable question: Have we become a society of attention seekers? Pellegrino Riccardi and François Sibbald explore why being invisible can hurt so much, why even negative attention can sometimes feel better than none at all, and whether we've become so busy trying to be somebody that we've forgotten how to simply be ourselves. Along the way, there are personal confessions, plenty of humour and one surprisingly liberating thought: Maybe it's time to stop performing and just be ordinary. NUGGETS explores the everyday psychology of being human through honest conversations, different perspectives, humour and practical ideas, all served in bite-sized episodes of around 20–25 minutes. Watch this and many other episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NuggetsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Grief: When Is It Okay to Laugh Again?

   Grief: When Is It Okay to Laugh Again? How soon is too soon to feel happy after losing someone you love? Is it okay to laugh while you're still grieving? And why do we sometimes feel guilty when we start enjoying life again? In this follow-up to Grief Is the Price We Pay for Love, François opens up about life after losing his beloved dog, César. He's still grieving, still missing him terribly, but something unexpected has started happening. He's laughing again. And sometimes, he even forgets to think about César. So why does that make him feel guilty? Pellegrino and François explore the unwritten rules of grief, the pressure to mourn for an acceptable amount of time, and why moving forward doesn't mean leaving someone behind. Along the way, there are stories about funerals, laughter, friendship, and a beautiful scene from Pixar's Up that captures what it means to give yourself permission to enjoy life again. And, because this is NUGGETS, we finish with three practical things you can do to help yourself move forward, at your own pace, without feeling guilty about feeling good. Because laughing again doesn't mean you've stopped loving. 🎙️ NUGGETS – Bite-sized conversations for a bigger life. #Grief #CopingWithGrief #GriefAndLoss #FindingJoyAgain #NuggetsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Should Erling Haaland Leave Man City Over the 115 Charges?

   Should Erling Haaland Leave Man City Over the 115 Charges? Erling Haaland is one of the biggest names in world football. He's also committed his future to Manchester City, a club at the centre of one of football's biggest financial controversies. So here's the question: If the club you love is accused of breaking the rules, where does your loyalty end and your integrity begin? In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and François start with football, but quickly get into something much bigger: money, reputation, loyalty, personal values and the difficult choices we face when doing what we believe is right might actually cost us something. We talk about Haaland's extraordinary position, the Manchester City controversy, what businesses can teach us about standing by our principles, and whether it's fair to expect someone else to make a sacrifice we'd struggle to make ourselves. And there's a question for you, too: What are your values actually worth if you're never prepared to pay a price for them? Whether you're a football fan or couldn't care less about the Premier League, this one's about choices we all face. What Can You Do? Think about a value you say matters to you. Would you still stand by it if doing so cost you money, opportunity or popularity? Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oAfROVP5jxo (https://youtu.be/oAfROVP5jxo) Follow us: @NuggetsPod #ErlingHaaland #ManchesterCity #NuggetsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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