From Burnout to Rebirth: Embracing Slow Business and True Alignment
On this week’s deeply honest episode of Can’t Be Contained, I’m joined by coach, entrepreneur, and feminine leadership expert Heidi Stevens! Heidi opens up about her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and what she calls her “dark night of the soul.” Together, we unpack the myths and realities of building a business as a woman, maintaining freedom and vitality, and finding alignment in both work and life—even when everything looks perfect from the outside. From sleep deprivation and nannies to the struggles of balancing ambition with nervous system health, Heidi holds nothing back about her personal evolution and the courage it takes to pause, slow down, and realign.
We dive into the emerging paradigm of feminine business leadership, questioning how women can “nurture empires” and co-create workplaces where everyone’s dreams matter—not just those at the top. Heidi and I get radically real about motherhood (and the infamous lack of sleep!), entrepreneurship as a spiritual journey, and the power of saying yes only to what feels energetically rich. We talk about everything from breathwork and plant medicine to gardening and grounding practices, showing that rest, creativity, and intuition are just as important as drive and strategy. Whether you’re feeling burnt out or simply reimagining your path, this episode is packed with wisdom on staying in deep devotion to your soul and building a life—and business—that truly can’t be contained.
Show Notes:
00:00 “Night Nurse Dilemma”
05:57 Grounded Partner, Dreamer Dynamic
09:21 Business Closure Reflection
11:08 Social Media Detox Insights
15:38 Realign Passion in Business
16:17 Contentment Without Titles
21:22 “Balancing Busy Life with Rest”
24:59 “Rediscovering Balance After Chaos”
28:24 Self-Love and Soul Awakening
30:24 Balancing Motherhood and Creative Life
34:31 Amplifying Individual Dreams Together
37:18 Balancing Consistency and Passion
41:15 “Devotion-Driven Breathwork Mission”
42:00 Intuition-Driven Business Journey
46:19 “Reconnection and Transformation Reflected”
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About Heidi Stevens
Heidi Stevens is a respected coach, businesswoman, and thought leader guiding women through the complexities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and family life. With a foundation in real estate and practical business growth, Heidi has personally navigated the challenges of burnout, rapid scaling, and the demands of motherhood. Her journey—from leading a thriving business in Los Angeles to embracing a quieter, more intentional life on a ranch in San Diego—has deeply influenced her approach.
Heidi integrates rigorous business strategy with inner work, drawing from family constellations, mindfulness, and her own experience of transformation during a significant period of personal and professional realignment. She specializes in helping women reconnect with themselves, clarify their priorities, and build businesses that are not only successful but truly sustainable and aligned with their core values. Heidi’s mission is to create new models of feminine leadership—ones that honor depth, authenticity, and the realities of modern womanhood—while supporting her clients to achieve both professional fulfillment and a meaningful home life.
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!
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