Finding Your Authentic Power: Sisterhood, Self-Trust, and Expanding With Ease
It’s safe to say the journey to your most authentic life isn’t always easy—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthwhile. On this week’s inspiring episode of Can’t Be Contained, I’m joined by creator, retreat leader, and host of the hit podcast Almost 30, Krista Williams! Together, Samantha Skelly and Krista Williams dive deep into the art of navigating radical change, honoring your voice, and cultivating inner safety in the unknown. Sharing vulnerable stories about divorce, friendship breakups, and even five-day darkness retreats, Krista Williams opens up about the power of embracing transformation and how learning to trust herself—not just others—became the key to her personal evolution.
But this episode is more than just stories of overcoming hard times—it’s a dynamic discussion about mastering the difference between acceptance and complacency, the importance of somatic self-support, and how female friendships can be portals for healing and growth. Samantha Skelly and Krista Williams share tangible tools for honing your voice, overcoming the “sister wound,” and daring to claim the life you truly want. Listeners will find practical exercises for building trust, expressing truth, and creating safe, empowering containers for feedback in both friendships and business.
From manifesting abundance to rewriting old patterns, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone seeking more meaning, connection, and possibility. Whether you’re at rock bottom or simply searching for your next level, Krista Williams and Samantha Skelly remind us that being “uncontained” begins within—and that the better it gets, the better it gets!
Show Notes:
00:00 “Resilience and Endless Growth”
03:31 Embracing Change and Uncertainty
07:06 “Trusting Intuition for Change”
12:52 Breaking Free from Complacency
15:20 “Be a Home for Yourself”
16:52 “Embracing the Truth Within”
20:17 “Embracing Authenticity and Action”
25:20 “Embracing True Receivership”
27:10 “Embrace How Loved Ones See You”
32:01 “Creating Safe, Honest Connections”
34:30 “Pause Breathwork Free Trial”
38:12 “Learning Trust Through Friendship”
43:18 “Voice: The Bridge to Manifestation”
48:38 “Speaking Your Truth”
49:08 “Claiming the Life You Want”
52:53 “Collective Manifestation Practice”
Join the Women & Wealth Event: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth
Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training
Claim a Free 30-Day Trial in GoHighLevel: http://www.pausebreathwork.com/highlevel
Pause Breathwork App | Samantha’s Instagram | Pause Breathwork Instagram | Facebook | Book
About Krista Williams
Krista is the cofounder and cohost of Almost 30, a top 50 podcast, global brand, and loving community created to raise the collective consciousness. She is also the creator of the best-selling Life Edit Course, and new Modern Tarot Decks.
The Almost 30 Podcast has reached #1 on the Health + Wellness Charts, #1 on the Spirituality Charts, #1 on the Education Charts and top 25 overall podcasts in the world. They reach millions of listeners each month, and have created a community of authentic individuals dedicated to personal growth. They cover topics such as spirituality, wellness, career, relationships and personal development.
In addition to podcasts, Krista and her cohost Lindsey Simcik host inspiring and impactful events. They’ve built an empire on authenticity and seek to inspire people with a mix of humor and insightful ah ha! moments through interviews with leaders from various industries.
They have a thriving community which connects in our membership, as well as courses and programs to support those seeking to grow and become more of who they are.
They recently launched a new podcast under our umbrella called Morning Microdose. It’s under 10 minutes, with new episodes daily. It reached #9 on the charts in the first week. Their listeners say it’s inspiring, actionable, hilarious or transformative. Morning Microdose is the best of the best from Almost 30 – the most impactful parts of those life changing moments and conversations from over 600 episodes and hundreds and millions of downloads.
Links:
Website: https://itskrista.co/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista
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!
