Having trouble focusing? Feeling debilitated by the often overpowering symptoms of ADHD? In this episode I share how I transformed my own ADHD into my own personal superpower! I’ll travel deep into my own past, my troubles in school, and what led to my diagnosis.    Discover how to remedy your own ADHD symptoms, and what’s more; how they can in fact be beneficial in fostering creativity, empathy, and resilience!    This week, I’ll touch on: ➤ Using Breathwork to Manage ADHD ➤ Microdosing Mushrooms for Focus ➤ The Natural Resilience of People With ADHD   Join me for practices and strategies to truly get in touch with your own inner superpower, and live a life that Can’t Be Contained. For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-282-self-help-sustainable-healing-practices    Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App | Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind   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 proceeded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

289: TURNING ADHD INTO A SUPERPOWER! HARNESSING HYPERFOCUS FOR CREATIVITY, RESILIENCE, AND INTUITION

“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.

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Welcome to a special stripped down episode of Can’t Be Contained, where today, I’m returning to the roots of the podcast, and giving listeners an unfiltered life update as well as answering YOUR questions! From the pure joy of planning a wedding, to the chaos of being an entrepreneur, managing the many commitments of life is challenging to say the least.    This week, I’ll dig deep and speak candidly on the trials of managing creative output with what seems at times an unfortunate reality: time is limited. I’ll honestly answer your questions on self-care essentials, diet, relationship dynamics, and staying centered in a busy world. Plus—I’ll give exciting updates on my upcoming book launch, and Wide Awake, the epic stage show I’m currently producing.    Through it all, I’ll cover:  ➤ My personal morning routine ➤ Planning a wedding and creating a unified vision ➤ The gap between creativity and capability    So join me! Get in your pajamas, make a cup of tea, and let's travel back to where we started. It’s time for honesty, vulnerability, and raw, real conversation. It’s time—--for Can’t Be Contained.  For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-295-q-and-a-morning-routine-wedding-planning   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! Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App| Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind

295 - CAN’T BE CONTAINED Q & A: MINDFULNESS, MARRIAGE, AND MORNING ROUTINES

Welcome to another episode of Can’t Be Contained! This week I’m sitting down for a challenging and personal conversation with Matthew Barnes, a conversion rate expert who has taken the e-commerce world by storm. Matthew shares his experience balancing his love for local philanthropy with his statistical wizardry for major e-commerce clients. Together we unravel the challenges of maintaining integrity and passion in what often feels like a commodified affair with our deepest interests.    We dive into those moments that push us to the edge, our relationships with fear, along with Matthews’ fascinating synesthetic view of the world.    Throughout our discussion we’ll touch on:  ➤ The potential of AI in taking over tasks ➤ The ego-driven nature of entrepreneurship  ➤ Triggering neuroplasticity    So join us as we navigate the complicated web of turning your passions into thriving businesses, and the balancing act required to preserve said passion.    For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-294-matthew-barnes-conversion-rate-personal-development   Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App| Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind   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 proceeded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

294: EMBRACING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BUSINESS WITH CONVERSION RATE EXPERT MATTHEW BARNES

On this episode of Can’t Be Contained, I’m sitting down for a raw and vulnerable discussion with the inimitable Alyse Parker! Alyse is a public figure, life coach, and host of her own transformational retreats in Hawaii! This week, Alyse and I explore the world beyond the confines of social media, and the essence of one’s authentic spirit. Alyse bravely shares with us her own personal growth journey, and how she creates her own reality from a place of clarity and ease.    Our conversation traverses Alyse’s self-reinvention amid intense public criticism, to how the qualities we project into the world can fundamentally alter our experience of it—---both in the “real” and online spaces.    Throughout our discussion, we touch on:  ➤Disconnecting from instagram ➤Shifting from a raw vegan to a carnivore diet ➤Creating space for yourself in a fast-paced world   If you feel ready to step into your true self, then Alyse may just have the experience and wisdom you’re searching for. So join us, and prepare to enter Alyse’s world of unfiltered authenticity, creativity, and vision.    So listen in, and put your fully uncontained self into the universe.    For full show notes, resources, and links: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-293-alyse-parker-digital-detox-true-self/   Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App| Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind   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 proceeded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

293: ALYSE PARKER: ENERGETIC ALCHEMY, DIGITAL DETOXIFICATION, AND CONNECTING WITH YOUR TRUE SELF

Join me on this week’s Can’t Be Contained, for a truly intimate conversation with microdosing and plant medicine mentor—----the electrifying Tiffany Hurd! In today’s episode, Tiffany shares her personal journey from being a skeptic of plant medicine to embracing its profound transformative power and becoming the advocate she is today. She’ll tell her inspiring story of shifting from an unfulfilling corporate career to finding fulfillment via magic mushrooms.    Tiffany gets personal, exploring deep subjects such as fostering a dialogue between the soul and the human form, and the therapeutic benefits that herbal medicine can have on individuals.    Along the way, we’ll dive into topics like:    ➤ Societal promotion of medication over Holistic health ➤The benefits of microdosing ➤Using plant medicine to deepen self-connection   So whether you’re a current skeptic of plant medicine, or just curious to learn more, this is the episode for you! Join me and Tiffany and you may just find yourself on a profound journey towards self-discovery.    For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-292-tiffany-hurd-herbal-medicine-microdosing   Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App| Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind   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 proceeded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

292: TIFFANY HURD ON HOLISTIC HEALING AND SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH HERBAL MEDICINE

We’ve all encountered difficult and painful times in our lives. But what if I told you that these difficult experiences have the capacity to inspire profound creativity? In this week’s episode, I’m diving deep into the art—-----of healing through art!    Join me and we’ll explore using art as a means of fully processing and understanding your own emotions. Because at the end of the day, your art should be for YOU.    Among many different forms of creative expression, we’ll immerse ourselves in concepts such as:    ➤Embracing your innate creativity ➤The Power of Somatic Movement ➤Being Present Through Pain   So if you find yourself holding on to heavy, intense, or anxious feelings then this episode may be just what you need. Channel that pain and make something great—---your creativity can’t be contained.    For full show notes, resources, and links:  https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-291-healing-through-art-creative-expression   Check out our community for more details, programs, and tips on how to thrive as a breathwork facilitator and somatic coach!  Pause Breathwork App| Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book   Pause Facilitator Training Program | Pause Facilitator Training Program Level 2 | Somatic Coaching | Life Mastermind   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 proceeded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!  

289: TURNING ADHD INTO A SUPERPOWER! HARNESSING HYPERFOCUS FOR CREATIVITY, RESILIENCE, AND INTUITION

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