The Fire Within: Brotherhood, Masculinity, and Healing in Nursing with Dr. Julian Gallegos | Episode 68

In this powerful episode of Pathway to Purpose, Todd Angelucci sits down with his brother and fellow changemaker, Dr. Julian Gallegos — Assistant Professor and Assistant Head of Graduate Programs at Purdue University School of Nursing, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and developer of the groundbreaking Manifest Theory of men’s health.From his years in the U.S. Air Force to his leadership in academia and men’s health, Julian’s story is one of courage, connection, and transformation. Together, Todd and Julian unpack:The origins of Manifest Theory — a framework exploring masculinity, health behaviors, and why men often avoid care.The inspiration behind Julian’s new book, “The Fire Within: Leadership Lessons from the Firehouse for Nursing’s Future.”His journey from burnout to belonging through volunteering as a firefighter — and how the “kitchen table” in firehouse culture models the authentic connection nursing desperately needs.How rediscovering brotherhood, purpose, and physical health reshaped Julian’s identity and leadership.This is more than a conversation about nursing — it’s about human connection, healing from the inside out, and redefining what it means to be a man in service to others.📚 Grab “The Fire Within” on Amazon and explore the open-access Manifest Theory paper in the show notes belowThe Book:The Fire Within: Leadership Lessons from the Firehouse for Nursing's Futurehttps://a.co/d/4n8hcVNFollow Julian Gallegoshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-l-gallegos-phd-mba-fnp-bc-nremt-cnl-cmhe-fauna-5695753b/Follow Todd AngelucciWebsite ⁠Toddangelucci.com⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/todd.angelucci⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/toddangelucci/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@toddangelucci⁠X : ⁠https://x.com/ToddAngelucci⁠Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@toddangelucci