Can't Be Contained

Samantha Skelly: Breathwork Expert, Conscious Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author
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"Can't be Contained", hosted by Samantha Skelly, will bring you captivating conversations with humans who've cultivated a path of passion by following their bliss and intuitive hits; those who've released ordinary and opted for extraordinary. From spirituality to science, comedy to culture, and everything in between, Sam will share the untold stories of her guests who push boundaries, defy conventional thinking, and have the courage to seek the freedom their souls are desiring. If you're a rebel, rule breaker, or freedom seeker ready to live fully turned on, this show is your permission slip to break the box and follow the unconventional path. Let's be real, we didn't come to this planet to pay bills & die, we came here to live boldly all while enjoying this human adventure. The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. You can download the Pause Breathwork App at www.pause.app

  1. 1D AGO

    371 - Why Fear of Being Seen Limits Your Income | Nervous System & Visibility

    Today on Can't Be Contained, I'm flying solo on the mic and diving deep into one of the most overlooked forces in the business world—your visibility tolerance. If you've ever felt torn between wanting to be seen and fearing the spotlight, this episode was made for you! I unpack how your nervous system's capacity to handle attention, exposure, and even praise has more to do with your income ceiling than any strategy ever will. From why your body resists being seen, to the sneaky ways your nervous system tries to keep you safe—from perfectionism to inconsistent posting—I'm pulling back the curtain on what's really holding back your leadership and impact. I share stories (including a real behind-the-scenes Shark Tank blow-up!) and practical tips for metabolizing success and building your nervous system regulation. We don't just talk mindset here—visibility is a somatic experience and I guide you through an immersive exercise to expand your capacity to be seen and to serve.   We'll cover: ➤ Why visibility isn't just about ego—it's true service ➤ How hiding is expensive and regulating your nervous system expands revenue ➤ The biological roots of why being different once meant danger, and how to rewrite your story ➤ Reframes and mantras for stepping confidently into your next level ➤ My own cringey Facebook Live story (and why exposure therapy is sometimes exactly what you need) Whether you're launching, scaling, or just dreaming bigger—discover how regulating your nervous system is the key to sustained impact, income, and leadership. I've included my 8-minute nervous system reset, so you can start practicing today. Download the reset here: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/8m-nervous-system-reset Let's get you out from hiding and boldly into your main character energy—because your gifts literally can't be contained. Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App  About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!   For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-371-why-fear-of-being-seen-limits-your-income-nervous-system-visibility/

    18 min

  2. FEB 27

    370: Why I Simplified My Multi-Million Dollar Business in 2026

    After 17 years in business, I hit record-breaking revenue. And behind the scenes? My business was leaking profit, energy, and alignment. In this solo episode of Can't Be Contained, I'm pulling back the curtain on what I'm doing differently in 2026 — and why simplifying everything has been the most profitable decision of my career. We're talking: The hard truth about revenue vs. profit • Why I consolidated my entire tech stack into one platform • Shifting from complexity to clean systems • The move toward low-ticket offers and scalable impact • Building an all-female leadership team with strong energetic boundaries • Phone addiction, creativity, and protecting life force • Why recalibration years aren't failure — they're initiation This isn't a strategy episode. It's a recalibration episode. If you've built something successful but it no longer feels sustainable, this is your permission slip to simplify, refine, and build from nervous system alignment instead of pressure. Sometimes letting go is the most profitable move you'll ever make. Resources Mentioned: Claim a Free 30-Day Trial in GoHighLevel → http://www.pausebreathwork.com/highlevel Become a Certified Breathwork Facilitator → https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training Pause Breathwork App → https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    20 min

  3. FEB 13

    369: The Real Reason Female Entrepreneurs Burn Out (And How to Build a Million-Dollar Year That Feels Like an Exhale)

    Today on Can't Be Contained, Samantha Skelly breaks down the real reason so many female entrepreneurs burn out — and why it's not because they're incapable… it's because they're building businesses misaligned with their nervous system. In this solo episode, Samantha shares what shifted everything for her during her Million Dollar Year Challenge, including the moment she realized she had built a multi-million dollar business that looked successful on paper… but didn't feel good in her body. You'll learn why the hustle-heavy, masculine model of business exhausts women, how to move from push energy into pull energy, and how sustainable recurring revenue changes not just your income — but your entire nervous system. If you're scaling but secretly tired… If you're successful but not fulfilled… If you want wealth without sacrificing peace… This episode is your reset. In this episode: ➤ The hidden nervous system cost of hustle culture ➤ Push vs. pull energy in business ➤ How to design offers that honor your capacity ➤ Why joy is a revenue strategy ➤ The embodiment required to hold a million-dollar year This is your permission slip to build wealth in a way that feels expansive, regulated, and powerful. Join the Women & Wealth Event: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Become a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    22 min

  4. FEB 5

    CBC Epi 368: From $30K to $300K: Why Betting on Yourself Changes Everything

    Today on Can't Be Contained, I'm sharing a story I don't tell lightly—the year I went from making $30,000 as a waitress to building a $300,000 business by betting on myself before it made sense. This wasn't luck. And it wasn't waiting until I felt "ready." In this solo episode, I break down the internal shifts that changed everything—how choosing belief over doubt, acting "as if," and embodying my future self rewired not just my business, but my health, relationships, and sense of self. We talk about the real difference between empty affirmations and embodied frequency… how breathwork became a body-first tool for breaking old patterns… and why holding your vision especially when things feel shaky is the edge most people miss. Inside the episode: ➤ Why acting "as if" works when willpower doesn't ➤ How breathwork helps dissolve identity-level blocks (not just mindset ones) ➤ The power of rewriting your story before the world catches up ➤ Three aligned action steps you can take today to close the gap between where you are and where you're going ➤ Why investing in yourself collapses time faster than anything else If you're building a business, leading others, or feeling the pull to break cycles around money, impact, or self-trust—this episode is your permission slip. This is about becoming the person who can hold what she's asking for. One decision. One breath. One bold bet on yourself. Join the Women & Wealth Event: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    20 min

  5. JAN 15

    367: Why Radical Authenticity Wins: How to Build a Cult-Like Community with Angie Lee

    Today, on Can't Be Contained, I'm absolutely fired up to bring you an epic session from Women and Wealth featuring the dynamic duo, Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly! These powerhouse entrepreneurs aren't just business innovators—they're authentic, hilarious, and total masters at building fiercely loyal communities. In this session, Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly share their wild journey as friends, roommates, and ambitious creators, opening up about how they built their businesses from the ground up. Hear how they stretched their "abundance muscle" by living big before they "made it," and how that mindset transformed their lives and brands. We dive deep into what it takes to build a cult-like following online—and why true authenticity, storytelling, and genuine engagement are absolute game-changers. Samantha breaks down the psychology behind her thriving brand and the importance of being radically transparent, naming your tribe, and obsessing over real connection. Angie shares why staying close to your community and only outsourcing the things that don't bring you joy are keys to long-term business happiness. Together, they'll spill all the secrets on: ➤ Creating culture and belonging in your business ➤ Navigating the challenges of building personal and physical product brands ➤ The power of messy, mundane stories in magnetic marketing ➤ Handling criticism, staying true to yourself, and having the courage to be disliked ➤ Building businesses aligned with your nervous system and feminine energy Whether you're launching a coaching business, scaling a product line, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose in your work, this session will supercharge your inspiration and give you the real, unfiltered wisdom behind lasting success. Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly prove that business growth and authentic self-expression can totally coexist—and that's when the magic happens! So tune in, laugh with us, and get ready to take your vision, your community, and your impact to the next level. The Women and Wealth energy can't be contained... and neither should you! RESOURCES & LINKS LIFE Mastermind is where soul-led entrepreneurs create success that feels as good as it looks. Intimate. Powerful. Nervous system-friendly. Applications to the 2026 cohort are open now. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App  About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

    44 min

  6. JAN 8

    366: Why Your Network Is Your Net Worth (When Life & Business Get Messy) | with Lori Harder

    Today, on Can't Be Contained, I'm absolutely fired up to share an unforgettable session with powerhouse leader and my soul sister, Lori Harder! If you're ready for your next level of expansion and unapologetic authenticity—this episode is for you. Lori Harder is a celebrated entrepreneur, community builder, and motivational mastermind, here to channel the reality check and soulful pep talk every ambitious woman needs. We kick things off discussing the intersection of massive growth and the inevitable challenges that come with playing bigger in business and life. Lori Harder gets real about what it means to stretch your capacity, navigate uncertainty, and surrender to faith when life is "life-ing" hard. She unpacks her personal journey—breaking down her million-dollar startup "trampoline moment" and how failure, honest connection, and the willingness to ask for help laid the foundation for her newest venture, Glossy. This session is packed with practical wisdom including:  ➤ The necessity of building a powerful female network—and exactly how to do it ➤ How to reframe challenges as the weights that build your leadership "muscle" ➤ Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship—yes, ugly-cry moments and all ➤ Setting your business goals in alignment with the life you actually want (spoiler: you don't need $10M if you're not called to it!) ➤ The tough love behind partnerships and manifesting divine union (with a few hilarious stories along the way!) We'll also hear the inside scoop on Lori Harder's "Life Mastermind" for women ready to break boundaries, as well as the inspiration behind her new beauty and wellness brand, Glossy—you'll want to hear how it was born out of resilience and vision. Join us, as we explore the real, raw, and wildly rewarding parts of chasing your dreams and supporting other unstoppable women along the way. Whether you're scaling your empire, pivoting after a setback, or just craving a reminder that you can hold the vision through the fire—this episode with Lori Harder is your permission slip to dream bigger and play bolder. Can't be contained, baby! Join Her Million Dollar Year Event: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/her-million-dollar-year  Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links:  The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    54 min

  7. JAN 2

    365: From Scarcity to Abundance: Rewriting Your Money Story

    In this solo episode of Can't Be Contained, Samantha Skelly dives into money magnetism and the identity-level shifts that transform how women experience wealth, receiving, and self-worth. Recorded live at Women & Wealth, this session explores the real roots of scarcity—inherited money stories, nervous system dysregulation, and what Samantha calls "competing agreements" that quietly block expansion. Rather than pushing harder or fixing surface-level mindset issues, Samantha invites listeners to look at how safety, regulation, and language shape their relationship with money. In this episode, Samantha covers: ➤ How unconscious money stories keep women stuck in scarcity and over-efforting ➤ What "competing agreements" are and how they sabotage growth ➤ Why nervous system regulation is essential for sustainable wealth ➤ The language and identity shifts that change how money responds ➤ Practical exercises to rewrite money stories and expand the capacity to receive This episode is an invitation to release outdated money stories and step into a more regulated, aligned relationship with wealth — one rooted in clarity, safety, and self-trust.

    52 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    364: How to Be a Better Receiver: Abundance, Flow & Divine Timing with Cathy Heller

    Today, on Can't Be Contained, I am absolutely fired up to bring you one of the most electric episodes yet! Joining me is the incredible Cathy Heller—bestselling author, top podcast host, abundance mentor, and spiritual powerhouse—here to remind us all that abundance isn't out there somewhere… It's already inside of us. In this episode, Cathy shares her personal journey from searching for fulfillment "out there," to fully embodying what it means to be a receiver of true, soul-level abundance. She guides us through powerful stories about living in flow, tuning into divine timing, and embracing synchronicity—even when life gets lifey! We explore why the energy you bring into the room is your greatest currency, and how to open your heart and soul to receive on a whole new level. Cathy drops wisdom on trusting in the universe's (and God's!) plan, channeling the power of Kabbalah, and practicing daily alignment—even through setbacks, delays, and spilled coffee moments. She leads us through a deeply grounding meditation to activate our abundance energy centers, and reminds us that true manifestation starts not from lack but from wholeness. You'll learn:  ➤ How to tune into the frequency of abundance (and why what you want is actually "significance")  ➤ Why the universe is always conspiring in your favor, even when plans go sideways  ➤ How to use breathwork and alignment practices to keep your momentum high  ➤ The secret to magnetizing opportunities, money, and love by being your truest self If you're ready to break free from scarcity thinking, drop into your heart, and receive the truth that you are already enough—this episode is for you. Whether you're a coach, creator, entrepreneur, or simply a soul who wants more meaning and ease, Cathy's energy and aligned action steps can't be missed! When you stop forcing and start receiving, everything shifts. Let this conversation meet you right where you are. Join the Women & Wealth Event: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited, fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

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"Can't be Contained", hosted by Samantha Skelly, will bring you captivating conversations with humans who've cultivated a path of passion by following their bliss and intuitive hits; those who've released ordinary and opted for extraordinary. From spirituality to science, comedy to culture, and everything in between, Sam will share the untold stories of her guests who push boundaries, defy conventional thinking, and have the courage to seek the freedom their souls are desiring. If you're a rebel, rule breaker, or freedom seeker ready to live fully turned on, this show is your permission slip to break the box and follow the unconventional path. Let's be real, we didn't come to this planet to pay bills & die, we came here to live boldly all while enjoying this human adventure. The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. You can download the Pause Breathwork App at www.pause.app

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  • Creator
    Samantha Skelly: Breathwork Expert, Conscious Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    369
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Skelly
  • Show Website
    Can't Be Contained

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