Understanding the Science of You

In the latest episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore and Jodi Branton discuss important themes of cultural identity, personal growth, and connection. Jodi shares her journey from a small town in Michigan to her career at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. She highlights her return to her Native roots after living away for many years, emphasizing the significance of cultural knowledge and c...

Welcome to a special episode of "Understanding the Science of You," where the tables are turned, and our host becomes the guest. This week, Graham Skidmore delves deep into his journey with the help of his good friend, Todd "Mad Dog" Matskin-Bridger. In a candid conversation, Graham reflects on his transformation from a corporate executive to a more self-aware, compassionate individual.

Join us as Todd navigates through Graham's pa...

This episode of Understanding the Science of You explores the importance of understanding differences, fostering empathy, and embracing individuality to promote unity and support. Graham speaks with Tom Parsons, who shares his family's experiences raising Dane, a child with autism, and how it has transformed their perspectives.

Key themes include: 

• The challenges of communication and mutual understanding, especially between par...

In this solo episode, Graham Skidmore shares his insights and learnings from observing nature and animals. He discusses the concept of intelligent design, highlighting how every element of the natural world serves a purposeful role.

Through examples like chipmunks and squirrels, Graham explores the universal intelligence and problem-solving abilities demonstrated by non-human beings.

He emphasizes the importance of expanding our ow...

If you could talk to a squirrel, what would it say? In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore and Ruby Hernandez experiment with channelling squirrels to dig into the way different species interact.

"So I have so my belief is absolutely that we are part of an intelligent design system," explains Graham. "And when I say intelligent design, you know, strip away any sort of dogma or religion or philosophy or...

In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham speaks with Jessica Ruby Hernandez for a conversation spanning two interview sessions. Ruby, a therapist, resilience coach, and yoga instructor, shares her deep connection with nature, a bond that has been essential to her well-being throughout her life.

Ruby also discusses her unique ability to communicate with animals, a skill she developed at a young age. As an only chi...

In this solo episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore discusses how realities imposed from others can create complexity around someone understanding the science of oneself.

He outlines the difference between a shared reality and an individual reality and poses the question: how do we have different realities co-existing to enrich existence?

Graham then touches on 11 different imposed realities he beliefs are fal...

In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore is joined by Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner, a distinguished expert in human design and the integration of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical worlds.

Dr. Eleanor shares her journey of recognizing her unique gifts from childhood, including seeing auras and experiencing energy shifts. She discusses her transformative Kundalini experience and how it shaped her ap...

Graham Skidmore discusses Understanding the Science of You: Breaking Molds and Building Bridges Guidebook, available for download on https://scienceofyoupodcast.com/download/.

Graham touches on the importance of experiential learning in life, believing that knowledge is power, but being able to apply it is liberation. He also emphasizes the need for safety in experiential learning while pushing boundaries.

Finally, Graham talks abo...

Welcome to another edition of Understanding the Science of You, where host Graham Skidmore delve into real conversations to help you break free from limiting molds and build bridges to your most productive self. In this episode, Graham is joined by Jummie Moses, the host of the Shifting Dimensions podcast.

Jummie shares her journey from moving to the United States from Nigeria at a young age and what it was like assimilating to a n...

Welcome to this special recap episode of "Understanding the Science of You." Today, we delve into the essence of embracing our true selves and the challenges that come with it. Despite being naturally wired a certain way, many of us spend our lives trying to conform to external expectations.

Our host reflects on the importance of self-acceptance and the unnecessary complexities we add to our lives by not being true to ours...

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 hims...

Are labels helpful or hurtful? From neurodivergent to alcoholic to witch, labels can be adopted by someone or placed on a person without their consent. Are labels helpful or harmful depending on how they are used?

In this episode of Understanding the Science of You, Graham Skidmore and Sunshine, a Psychic Medium, Soul Healer, Spiritual Advisor, High Priestess, Reiki Master, recovering alcoholic, and Founder of Sunshine Readings, di...

How did Graham get to this place of beginning the Understanding the Science of You Podcast?

In this introductory episode, Graham reflects on his journey, which began with a 21-year corporate career, and culminated in recognizing he had "checked all his success boxes" only to find he was inherently unhappy.

Leaving corporate, he began a walkabout journey that gave him a deep trust and belief in the universe, with a drive to help ind...

Welcome to 'Understanding the Science of You' a podcast in which Graham Skidmore will help you discover untapped aspects of yourself and alternative paths to personal freedom and empowerment outside of conventional systems. Throughout this series, Graham will be having candid conversations about the unspoken thoughts and ideas we often keep to ourselves or share only with a close circle of friends.

The goal of this podcast is to de...