I’m here with a solo episode that honestly feels long overdue. I know we’ve done solo episodes before, but this time I’m diving into something I use every single day—a powerful tool that I’ve never actually dedicated a whole episode to until now: The 30 Second Reset.

Inspired by a heartfelt email from one of our listeners, Emily (thank you, love!), I’m sharing what to do when life feels overwhelming and emotions start to take over. Whether you find yourself losing your cool with your kids, getting caught in frustration, or just need a quick energetic reboot, this episode will walk you through how to shift your state quickly, reset your nervous system, and come back home to yourself in the span of just 30 seconds.

Inside, I cover:

➤ Why unfelt emotions don’t just disappear (and how they can snowball if we’re not mindful)

➤ How to check in with your energy before things spin out of control

➤ A step-by-step breakdown of my go-to 30 Second Reset breathwork practice—super simple, super effective

➤ How to use this practice anytime, anywhere (even if you’re handling a million things)

➤ Real-life examples from parenting, relationships, and everyday triggers, and how this tool helps me show up with more presence and power

You’ll also hear a bit about what’s new in the Pause Breathwork app, including our newest music and the most-loved sleep tracks, plus how you can get an exclusive extended trial as a listener.

If you try the 30 Second Reset, I’d absolutely love to hear from you—send me a DM or tag me and let me know how it impacted your day. And if this episode brought you value, please subscribe, rate, and share with someone who could use a little more calm and joy in their world.

Thanks for listening and for being such a big part of this community. I can’t wait for you to experience the power of the 30 Second Reset for yourself. Let’s keep breathing, resetting, and living fully—together.

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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-339

The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

Today on Can’t Be Contained, I’m bouncing off the walls (and sipping from my brand new, totally not sponsored Stanley Cup) to bring you a solo episode packed with everything you need to break free from burnout and actually feel alive again. Whether you’re in early stages of burnout, or feeling completely burnt out - I’ve got your back.

In this episode, I’m getting super real about what true, soul-level burnout looks like—and trust me, it’s more than just being tired. I’m talking about that deep, “I can’t even send a text” kind of fatigue that seeps into your bones and makes you question everything. But it’s not all doom and gloom! I’ll take you through why our culture is so good at numbing out with quick fixes and why it’s time to ditch the “band-aids on bullet wounds” and actually FEEL your emotions (spoiler: you are the drug, you hold your own antidote).

You’ll hear my rituals for reclaiming energy, how I use breathwork to regulate my nervous system, and why a simple identity shift is the real secret sauce for lasting change. Yep, I’ll even guide you through my favorite 30-second breathwork reset right here on the show!

Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through:

➤ Why burnout isn’t just physical exhaustion—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual

➤ My signature Sunday energy audit ritual for identifying your true drains (and what to do about them)

➤ How turning towards your pain and emotions becomes pure life force (seriously, you’re that powerful)

➤ Simple, doable shifts—like breathwork, movement, and moments of stillness—that spark aliveness

➤ How to embody a new identity, so taking care of yourself becomes automatic rather than impossible

If you’re sick of white-knuckling your way through the day, ready to swap out overwhelm for inspiration, or just need a reminder that your energy and joy actually matter—this episode is for you. We’re talking practical steps and a radical permission slip to stop just surviving, and finally start thriving.

Subscribe, follow, and let the algorithm know you’re here for the vibes! I’m so grateful you’re tuning in, and I can’t wait to keep growing together. Remember, you CAN’T be contained—so let’s do this, together!

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-338-the-real-cost-of-burnout

The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

Today on Can’t Be Contained, I get to sit down with someone who is not only a dear friend, but one of the most honest, energizing voices I know—John Wang! John is a champion of Big Asian Energy (yes, he literally wrote the book on it!), an advocate for anyone who’s fought to be seen, and a living, breathing example of what happens when you shatter the boxes the world puts you in.

As I recorded this intro, I was literally packing for a Vegas keynote, thinking about how wild life gets when you set your intention and fully claim it. It’s not magic—it’s clarity. And clarity? That is where today’s conversation begins.

From there, John and I roll deep. Like, deep enough to laugh about our inner children, roasting each other about country music (Amy, we love you!), and unpacking what it actually took for both of us—after lifetimes of being the achievers, the pleasers, the strong ones—to let go of old scripts and let ourselves feel. Not just feel, but receive, expand, and own the space we’re meant for.

Listen in as John shares his journey growing up in a culture that taught him to silence his own greatness, how breakdown led to breakthrough (men’s group, what?!), and how being honest about the messiness actually brought more love—and power—into every area of his life.

Inside, we dig into:

➤ How a “burnout breakdown” became the catalyst for John’s true calling

➤ Rewriting the story of worthiness—especially for high achievers and “model minorities”

➤ The step-by-step way to bring your inner child (and all your parts!) back online so you can lead and love from wholeness

➤ Real tools for couples wanting more emotional connection, even if your partner “doesn’t get” inner work yet

➤ Why receiving—compliments, support, rest, JOY—matters just as much as being productive

If you’ve ever felt unseen, like you’re living below your potential, or trapped in patterns that just don’t fit anymore—this episode is your permission slip to break free. We talk relationships, power dynamics, joy over productivity (yes, I quit an $11 million offer that drained my soul!), and why “having it all together” is so last season.

This isn’t just about Asians, or men, or entrepreneurs—it’s about anyone who’s ready to let their light all the way out, even if it gets a little awkward, a little messy, or a LOT real.

Grab John’s new book Big Asian Energy and my free 3-minute breathwork for imposter syndrome, because whether you’re on the edge of a breakthrough or just searching for your voice—trust me, you are SO worthy. And the world needs exactly what only you can bring.

Join us as we laugh, get raw, and remind ourselves (and you!) that your energy cannot—will not—be contained.

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-337-letting-go-of-perfectionism/

The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App