How Somatic Healing and Self-Trust Unlock True Wellness with Kelly Gores
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to “heal from within”? This week on Can’t Be Contained, I’m absolutely buzzing about my heartfelt conversation with Kelly Gores, the visionary producer and director behind the transformative Heal documentary. Kelly joins me in LA to unpack the revolutionary idea that our bodies—yes, even on a physical level—hold the innate power to heal themselves. From her wake surfing metaphors for navigating life’s waves to her deeply personal story of health, loss, and emotional resurrection, Kelly courageously shares what it looks like to reclaim agency over your well-being.
Together, we journey through the emotional and physical wisdom locked in our bodies, discussing everything from somatic healing and breathwork to the experience of quitting alcohol as a spiritual awakening. Kelly opens up about the devastating loss of her home, and how the process moved her through layers of trauma, ultimately awakening new levels of presence and self-trust. Along the way, we examine the power of ancestral patterns, the importance of nervous system regulation, and the act of parenting as a mirror for personal evolution.
This episode is a soulful call to stop outsourcing your power and instead, tune into your body’s felt wisdom. Whether you’re searching for freedom from old stories, hoping to catalyze healing in your life, or seeking inspiration to trust your own journey, Kelly’s story is a reminder: everything you need is within you.
Show Notes:
00:00 “Heal Documentary & Self-Healing”
04:22 “Riding Life’s Inevitable Waves”
07:58 Holistic Healing Practices Overview
12:16 “Self-Realization and Boundaries”
13:56 “Reflections on Alcohol Abstinence”
16:31 Inner Awareness and Personal Growth
21:53 Healing Through Self-Reflection
25:05 Embracing Spiritual Challenges
26:21 “Follow the Energy’s Call”
30:25 Expanding Personal Growth Limits
32:41 Heartache, Loss, and a Saved Ring
38:43 “Mold and Lyme Treatment Success”
40:48 “Discovering Breathwork’s Impact”
44:49 “Embracing Healing Through Motherhood”
47:45 Bonding with Niece Through Routine
51:42 Breaking Inherited Life Templates
53:04 Tony Robbins’ Health Philosophy
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About Kelly Gores
Kelly Noonan Gores is an entrepreneur, writer, director, and producer. She gained recognition for her award-winning documentary HEAL (2017) which explores the power of the mind-body connection and the body’s natural healing capabilities. In 2019, Kelly authored the follow-up book, HEAL: Discover Your Unlimited Potential and Awaken the Powerful Healer Within.
She is the host of HEAL with Kelly, a podcast that inspires, reveals tools, and shares personal stories of the body’s ability to heal. Through the HEAL brand, she aims to empower people by sharing knowledge about the remarkable ability and intelligence of the human body to expand our belief of what’s possible and become conscious co-creators with our lives.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kelly has been in the entertainment industry since the age of seven, acting in commercials, TV, and films. Kelly is currently on the board of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA and has a passion for healing the planet. Her interests also extend to psychology, wellness, spirituality, and an insatiable appetite for understanding consciousness. Outside of professional pursuits, Kelly is a mother, knowledge-seeker, meditator, and investor in Religion of Sports, Trusted Gut Brewing Company, and WellSet. She also enjoys exploring all that the West Coast has to offer from snowboarding in the mountains to surfing in the ocean and stand-up paddle boarding, playing tennis, and getting lost in a self-help book, an ancient philosophy text, or a mystery novel.
