Can't Be Contained

Samantha Skelly: Breathwork Expert, Conscious Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author

"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. 6D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

    1h 24m
  5. 12/19/2025

    363 -Why Women Shouldn't Do Business Like Men

    Today on Can't Be Contained, I'm sharing a powerful solo episode recorded live at the Women and Wealth event—diving deep into feminine energetics, embodiment, and what it really means to build a thriving, sustainable business. In this episode, I explore how to create success without burning yourself out or forcing yourself into a masculine hustle model. Instead, I share how honoring feminine leadership, nervous system regulation, intuition, pleasure, and energetic alignment changes everything—in business and in life. I open up about my personal journey from hustling entrepreneur to embodied leader, including how I learned to ask for what I want, receive without guilt, and move through rejection without collapsing or self-abandoning. You'll learn practical ways to grow your business through embodiment, community, and energetic regulation, plus why surrounding yourself with powerful women accelerates success and impact. I also guide you through my signature framework for doing business the feminine way, including the five foundational R's of feminine entrepreneurship: Regulate, Reorient, Receive, Respond, and Replenish. And yes… this episode includes a live breathwork experience to help you release scarcity, activate abundance, and reconnect with joy, creativity, and aliveness. Inside this episode, we explore: ➤ Permissioning yourself for more abundance, joy, and love in business—and life ➤ How to break free from burnout and the old "hustle harder" paradigm ➤ Building businesses in rhythm with cycles, pleasure, and true feminine leadership ➤ The power of surrounding yourself with the right women to collapse time and amplify your vision ➤ The five foundational R's of feminine entrepreneurship: Regulate, Reorient, Receive, Respond, and Replenish This episode is an invitation to bust open the old container around business and step into a way of creating wealth, impact, and fulfillment that feels so much better in your body. Whether you're a business owner, coach, creative, or simply craving a new way to lead, this is your permission slip to do life and business on your terms. Let's go. Can't Be Contained. 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: linkThe Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    58 min
  6. 12/11/2025

    362 - Finding Your Authentic Power: Sisterhood, Self-Trust, and Expanding With Ease

    Today, on Can't Be Contained, I'm absolutely lit up to be joined by the one and only Krista Williams! Krista is a powerhouse creator, speaker, retreat leader, and host of one of the world's top podcasts. In this episode, Krista sits down with me, Samantha Skelly, for a real, raw, and hilarious conversation about navigating life's biggest transitions—and rising in your truth, even when it's messy. Krista opens up about the beauty and pain of transformation, sharing how her divorce, friendship breakups, and personal evolution have asked her to step out of her comfort zone and into her deepest essence. We dive into what it takes to truly choose your highest timeline, have your own back through change, and stop playing small—no more compromise energy! Together, we get tactical about building somatic safety, practicing genuine self-trust, and recognizing the difference between peaceful acceptance and hiding out in complacency. Krista gives an epic live exercise for unlocking the authentic power of your voice, claiming what you really want, and letting your body feel safe to expand into the fullness of your dreams. Inside Krista's absolute masterclass in truth-telling and leadership, we dive into: ➤ Rising through death and rebirth moments  ➤ Why it's vital to be your own best friend when everything's changing  ➤ The magic of female friendship, healing the sister wound, and creating trust  ➤ Receiving feedback from the right people—and why it matters for growth  ➤ How to unlock, embody, and trust your voice (with live somatic practices!)  ➤ Creating abundance and opening to your next-level life So join us as we explore how to meet yourself deeply, cultivate unshakeable faith, and call in a reality more beautiful than you ever imagined. Whether you're at a crossroads, feeling the void, or ready to activate your voice and vision—Krista's heart-centered wisdom and practical tools are here to guide your transformation. You cannot miss this episode! Tune in to Can't Be Contained and make this your breakthrough moment. 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: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-362-finding-your-authentic-power-sisterhood-self-trust-and-expanding-with-ease/ The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    58 min
  7. 12/05/2025

    361 - From Waitressing to Wild Success: Vision Discipline and Dream Expansion

    Today on Can't Be Contained, we're kicking off something seriously special with Samantha Skelly! As a best-selling entrepreneur, breathwork pioneer, and creator of the world's most impactful breathwork academy, Samantha Skelly is here to light the fuse on your biggest dreams—and show you just how possible the "impossible" really is. In this electrifying opening session, Samantha Skelly brings her signature humor, raw honesty, and fiery encouragement as she shares how she pulled off this event in just 90 days and why audacious vision trumps doubt every time. We talk all about the magic that happens when women gather and activate each other's boldest missions, and how to channel that collective energy into personal and professional breakthrough.   You'll hear Samantha Skelly break down:  ➤ The difference between thoughts and thinking—and how to let doubts "pass like a fart"  ➤ Tapping into community as fuel for expansion (because everything you need might be right in the room with you!)  ➤ Practical steps to shifting your state from fear and uncertainty into joyful action  ➤ Why your "I Am Possible" dream matters to the world  ➤ The true (tiny!) percentage that strategy plays in success—versus the power of vision, identity, and energy   We'll also journey through a guided breathwork and visualization experience to help you embody your vision, release emotional blocks, and reconnect with your wildest sense of possibility. This isn't about playing small. It's about doubting your doubts, loving every part of yourself—even your procrastination—and learning to redefine rejection as rocket fuel. Whether you know your mission or you're still untangling it, Samantha Skelly's wisdom and energy will inspire you to go bigger, think 10x, and trust that you have everything you need right now. So join us, as we activate visions, build momentum, and remember: You can't be contained. Ready to claim your "I Am Possible" mission? This episode will show you exactly how bold, joyful leadership—that invites in all the feels—can truly change your life and the world.   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: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-361-from-waitressing-to-wild-success-vision-discipline-and-dream-expansion/ The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

    1h 9m
4.9
out of 5
384 Ratings

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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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