In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Graham Skidmore, a former high-level corporate executive turned consciousness-driven visionary, to explore the transformative cycle of growth, restoration, and reclamation. Graham shares how his journey from corporate accolades to inner alignment was less about surrender and more about being “beat into submission” by life until he listened to his soul’s calling. Together, they unpack why achievement without peace feels hollow, how society glorifies growth but resists stillness, and why reclaiming our authentic selves is the ultimate form of empowerment. Graham’s insights challenge the cultural conditioning that fears the unknown, offering a roadmap for merging the practical demands of life with spiritual truth—so we can stop performing for approval and start living from our own alignment.

About the Guest:

Graham Skidmore is the founder of Engen Solutions and the voice behind Science View Podcast. After leaving a successful corporate career, he now builds bridges between traditional systems and authentic living, creating digital communities and infrastructure to support holistic well-being. His work integrates health, wellness, and consciousness, empowering people to navigate life with clarity, purpose, and self-trust.

Key Takeaways:

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  Success without peace isn’t success—external achievements lose meaning if they erode your quality of life.

  
  


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  The cycle of growth, restoration, and reclamation involves learning, transforming guilt/shame into gratitude, and reconnecting with your higher self.

  
  


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  Society resists restoration because it challenges the one-size-fits-all narrative and demands we honor our individual truth.

  
  


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  Authenticity is your best armor against burnout—when you see challenges as happening for you, setbacks become catalysts.

  
  


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  Language shapes identity—shifting from “I am anxious” to “I’m experiencing anxiety” helps reclaim your power.

  
  


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  Nature, stillness, and conscious self-talk are powerful tools for reconnection.

  
  


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  If you feel lost, ask for guidance, watch for synchronicities, and trust the puzzle pieces will fit together over time.

  
  


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  Choosing evolution over comfort often means walking into the unknown—but the reward is a life lived on your own terms.

  
  

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