In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore and Jonathan Angelilli engage in a conversation about masculinity, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Jonathan, a native New Yorker, 2X American Ninja Warrior, and Founder of Breathe Move Nourish, is pioneer of holistic fitness with nineteen years of coaching experience.

He shares his journey growing up in Queens and searching for his purpose in life, calling himself, "sensitive, but not submissive. In this episode, he also discusses:

• Masculinity, recovery, and personal growth.


• Upbringing, education, and cultural influences in a diverse Queens neighborhood.


• Eastern culture, spirituality, and personal growth.


• Societal expectations on boys.


• Rites of passage.


• Personal beliefs and emotional intelligence.


• Personal growth through meditation and nature.

ABOUT JONATHAN ANGELILLI

Jonathan is a native New Yorker, 2x American Ninja Warrior, and pioneer of holistic fitness with nineteen years of coaching experience. His core passion is teaching others how to achieve new levels of health and strength through primal movement and energy medicine. He started exercising to "look better naked", but fitness ended up radically transforming his life; he was able to overcome a destructive teenage drug addiction using only holistic movement, meditation, and nature connection.

For those interested in learning more about Jonathan's work or seeking guidance, visit his website at purestrength.nyc or follow him on Facebook @jonathan.angelilli, or Instagram at @bmn.coach.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Welcome to Understanding the Science of You, a podcast founded by Graham Skidmore and EnGen. It's purpose is to help you discover untapped aspects of yourself and alternative paths to personal freedom and empowerment outside of conventional systems.

We want listeners to accept responsibility for creating change in the areas they desire. Creating change is done through personal contribution, not creating controversy.

We hope listeners will be inspired to create change within their lives after listening to our podcast because they will feel:

... Someone is fighting for them
... Cared for
... Heard
... Understood
... Hopeful
... Valued
... Appreciated
... Loved by the Universe

By living an authentic and healthy life of joy, kindness and compassion to demonstrate what's possible, our listeners will provide inspiration for others to challenge their limiting beliefs to start the movement.

To learn more about the podcast, visit scienceofyoupodcast.com.

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