Your Body’s Breaking Point: How Burnout Hijacks Energy, Fertility & Longevity
Ever found yourself snapping at your partner for literally no reason or blaming your total exhaustion on your hormones or the full moon? Yeah, I’ve been there—and in this episode of Can’t Be Contained, I’m getting super real about the silent ways burnout creeps into our lives. I open up about my own journey of pushing through, overriding my nervous system, and chasing ambition until my body was like, “Nope!” Burnout doesn’t scream; it whispers—showing up as little irritations, endless tiredness, or that nagging feeling something is off. In a world that glorifies doing more, it’s no wonder we don’t see the signs until we’re totally depleted!
This week, I’m spilling the science and the soul behind breathwork and why it’s an absolute game-changer for physical burnout. Not only can breathwork help you feel more energized, but (hot tip!) it literally supports anti-aging, mitochondrial health, and even pain management. I share stories ranging from my hilarious attempts to get my mom obsessed with breathwork, to client transformations that prove just how powerful conscious breathing truly is. Plus, I’m giving you the basics—quality sleep, nourishing food, hydration, movement, and, of course, coming home to your breath.
At the end of the day, this conversation isn’t just about escaping burnout; it’s about remembering that thriving doesn’t mean doing more—it means being present, intentional, and connected. I want you to give yourself permission to slow down, rebel a little against hustle culture, and root back into your own power. Grab your headphones, take a few deep breaths, and let’s do this together. You deserve to feel amazing from the inside out!
Show Notes:
00:00 “Thrive as a Breathwork Coach”
04:26 Breath’s Impact on Beauty and Health
09:25 “Back to Basics: Wellness Essentials”
12:55 “Breathwork for Pain Relief”
14:28 “Empowerment Reminder Podcast”
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About the host, Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a breathwork pioneer, serial entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author who has spent the last decade revolutionizing the personal and spiritual development industries. She founded one of the largest breathwork companies worldwide. Pause Breathwork has a mission to help 1,000,000 people worldwide tap into their infinite potential using breathwork. It has grown into a multi-million dollar wellness company that has certified nearly 1,500 people in 27 countries, and thousands more use the Pause Breathwork Mobile App every day. She’s also a passionate speaker who has shared her message on over 400 stages, appearing on networks and in publications worldwide.
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About the Can’t Be Contained Podcast
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!
Don’t forget to check out the Pause Facilitator Training program, found HERE! If you’re ready to take the next step in your breathwork journey, there’s absolutely NO better place to start! See you there, lovelies!
