Grief, Growth & Self-Discovery: Doug Skoke on the 5 People Who Shaped His Life

S04 E03 Doug Skoke Doug Skoke In this deeply moving episode of People Are Everything, Doug Skoke shares the five people who have most shaped his life — through love, loss, resilience, and profound personal growth. Doug is the founder of LFG Now, an executive search firm, and the creator of the Blue Collar Buddha philosophy — blending business, mindfulness, and human connection. In conversation with Julia Duthie, Doug opens up about grief, adoption, neurodiversity, spirituality, and what it truly means to live with presence and compassion. This episode explores: Losing his brother unexpectedly — and how grief reshaped his understanding of life A letter from his mother that became a lifelong compass Parenting adopted sons with profound challenges — and the lessons of unconditional love The power of mindfulness, surrender, and self-acceptance Why community, connection, and people matter more than anything else A powerful, honest conversation about becoming who you are — by honouring the people who helped you get there.   Highlights His Mother (Trudy) - A deeply spiritual, values-driven woman Sana (Meditation & Mindfulness Coach) - Introduced Doug to meditation, surrender, and self-trust Carl Jung (via MBTI / INFJ discovery) - Gave Doug language for understanding himself His Sons (Adopted at Birth) - Parenting through autism, neurodiversity, and mental-health challenges Scott McGregor - Entrepreneur and community builder   These are thoughtful, honest conversations about being human — full of insight, reflection, warmth and the occasional surprise.   New episodes dropping each week.   🎧 Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo   📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down after a great New Year's celebration. ☕️   📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8   @peopleareeverything