Why We Snap: The Hidden Psychology of Aggression

Why do people snap in traffic? Why are so many women afraid to walk home at night? And what does a random bra on a studio table have to do with any of this?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive into the misunderstood world of aggression — breaking down the biology, psychology, and cultural forces that turn stress into anger. From testosterone myths to cortisol alarms, from media-fuelled fear to the everyday pressures men carry, this conversation uncovers what’s really going on underneath the surface.You’ll hear stories about road-rage moments, public-space fear, gendered safety, and why so many of us — especially men — are walking around like ticking stress bombs. Insightful, funny, and surprisingly human, this episode reveals how anger isn’t always about rage… sometimes it’s about fear, overload, or feeling powerless.IN THIS EPISODE:Why cortisol doesn’t ask questions — it just hits the alarmHow gendered safety shapes our behaviorWhy men snap more in public (and why they’re not always “angry”)What stress and fear look like under a microscopeHow culture teaches men to react instead of reflectPractical ways to cool things down — before you turn into a gorilla in a dark alleyThis one goes deep into fear, masculinity, biology, and the emotional world we don’t talk about enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.