160. Michael Cinicollo

Beneath Your Beautiful

Michael Cinicollo survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident at the age of 23. His arm was nearly amputated, he was told he would never walk again, and he fractured his skull. For the next three decades, Michael led a sedentary lifestyle. Now, at 61, he teaches yoga and credits his practice with helping him wean off pain medications, regain strength, and ultimately, lose weight and improve his overall health. He speaks with passion about the impact of yoga on his life, emphasizing that it's never about the poses but the inward journey they facilitate. Michael's story is a powerful reminder that life can change in an instant, but it's how we respond to those changes that define us. His candid reflections on his upbringing, his relationship with his family, and the insights gained through his practice are both moving and inspiring. His message is clear: movement is towards life, and it's never too late to start on the path of self-improvement.
For more information:
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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.
Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 and 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards.
Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing.
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