Podcast appearances and mentions of samantha skelly

Today, on Can't Be Contained, I'm thrilled to bring you an episode all about conquering burnout and mastering the art of nervous system regulation!  Your host, Samantha Skelly, dives deep into the world of somatic coaching, sharing her personal journey and insights drawn from over 15 years in this powerful practice. Get ready to explore how you can transform burnout into balance with five powerful somatic tools, guided entirely by your body's wisdom. Samantha uncovers the profound impact of somatic healing on overcoming exhaustion and achieving true vitality. We learn about her early fascination with breathwork discovered in Bali, the unique teaching of her somatic therapist, and how these experiences have led her to breakthrough insights regarding body-based work. From understanding burnout as a nervous system response to discovering the magic of well-timed gratitude practices, Samantha delivers a masterclass in reclaiming energy and purpose. Join us as we: ➤ Dive into body scans for somatic awareness and emotional release ➤ Harness the healing power of breathwork for nervous system regulation ➤ Explore the liberation of intuitive movement and grounding practices ➤ Master the art of pendulation to elevate your mood and energy Whether you're a coach, healer, therapist, or someone passionate about personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights! Samantha's passion for helping others achieve lasting change shines through in every minute. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to live in harmony with your body's natural rhythms and build resilience against burnout. It's time to say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a life rich with energy and fulfillment! 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-330-five-somatic-tools-for-overcoming-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 the Homebody podcast I am joined by powerhouse entrepreneur Samantha Skelly who has achieved international bestseller status as an author and established Pause Breathwork. Samantha describes how breathwork functions as a transformational tool which helps people heal their emotions while regulating their nervous system and achieve personal growth. She describes how breathwork generates long-lasting change through mind-body integration and demonstrates its unique approach compared to conventional self-help strategies. Through her teachings Samantha examines the essential role intention-setting plays in breathwork practices while demonstrating its impact on personal experiences. Both beginners and experienced practitioners will find Samantha's insights essential for anyone seeking healing and self-discovery through breathwork. Key Takeaways: - Personal transformation processes require nervous system regulation to achieve lasting results. - Through breathwork you can establish an emotional connection at the cellular level which enables deep healing of emotions. - Exploring breathwork leads to significant personal revelations and self-awareness. - Effective breathwork practice and desired results depend on the practice of intention setting. - Through breathwork people can experience reduced anxiety levels while also advancing in emotional recovery and strengthening their confidence in themselves. - Through breathwork you enhance your emotional understanding which allows you to recognize your emotional requirements. - Holistic healing requires both body-based techniques such as breathwork and mental exercises like mindset work. - Practicing breathwork delivers quick results through enhanced mental clarity while improving emotional awareness and stress reduction. - The expansion of breathwork will occur through increased training of facilitators who can deliver its transformative benefits. Sound Bites: "Breathwork is the antidote to anxiety." "Breathwork is a collaboration with God." Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Breathwork and Self-Help 02:51 - The Journey to Breathwork: Samantha's Personal Experiences 06:48 - The Power of Breathwork in Emotional Healing 10:52 - Mind vs. Body: Breathwork's Role in Self-Help 14:38 - The Role of Intention in Breathwork Practices 18:57 - Understanding the Nervous System and Breathwork 22:50 - Immediate vs. Long-Term Benefits of Breathwork 26:41 - Building Self-Trust Through Breathwork 30:37 - The Future of Breathwork and Personal GrowthConnect with Samantha Skelly: Instagram: @samantha.skelly https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/ Website: pausebreathwork.com Follow Anna: Instagram: @annatheanxietycoach https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/ Website: annatheanxietycoach.com

If you've ever struggled with meditation or felt like you couldn't “turn off” your brain, you're not alone. But what if there's a faster, simpler way to calm your mind and reset your energy? In this episode, I'm joined by Samantha Skelly, a leading expert in breathwork, to explore how this transformative practice can help you feel clear, calm, and focused in just three minutes.Samantha shares her journey from overwhelm to alignment and explains why breathwork is a game-changing alternative to traditional meditation. Whether you're a busy achiever, a chronic overthinker, or just looking for a quick way to de-stress, this episode will give you a powerful tool to create instant calm and clarity.This is your invitation to breathe, reset, and take control of your energy—without the pressure of meditation.What You'll Learn:The science behind breathwork and why it's so effective for calming the mindA step-by-step guide to a three-minute breathwork exercise you can try todayHow breathwork can transform transitions in your day and help you feel more groundedThe difference between breathwork for relaxation and breathwork for transformationConnect with Samantha:www.instagram.com/pausebreathworkwww.pausebreathwork.comJoin the FREE One Notebook Challengeand Kiss your Notebook Clutter GoodbyeJanuary 27th-31th, 2025www.megansumrell.com/onenotebook________________________________Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you!>>> https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan

LifeBlood: We talked about the benefits of breathwork, what it is and what it does, how and when to do it and why, regulating your nervous system, and getting intentional with how you feel and want to feel, with Samantha Skelly, Founder of Pause Breathwork.     Listen to learn why humans have been focused on breath for thousands of years! You can learn more about Samantha at SamanthaSkelly.com, Instagram, and Linkedin. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast. I'm your host, Shahid Durrani. Today, we have the incredible pleasure of welcoming Samantha Skelly to the show. Samantha is the founder of Pause Breathwork, a leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, and a passionate advocate for using the power of the breath to unlock human potential. Samantha is on a mission to help people break through emotional blocks and reconnect with their bodies, and she brings a unique blend of expertise in breathwork, business, and personal transformation to her work. In this episode, we delve deep into how entrepreneurs can leverage the power of breathwork to overcome challenges, enhance performance, and cultivate a more fulfilling and sustainable path to success. We explore the impact of stress on entrepreneurial well-being, the role of emotional intelligence in business, and how to cultivate inner peace amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired as Samantha shares her insights and practical strategies for integrating breathwork into your daily life and elevating your business to new heights   Chapter Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Host's Welcome 00:37 Meet Samantha Skelly: Founder of Pause Breathwork 01:05 The Importance of Breathwork for Entrepreneurs 08:00 The Science and Spirituality of Breathwork 15:00 Overcoming Emotional Blocks in Business 17:43 Aligning Self-Image with Business Goals 21:45 The Power of Surrender and Awareness Pullout Quotes: “A lot of entrepreneurship was built from trauma." "Entrepreneurship is 80% psychology and energy, and it's 20% tactical." "We gotta get with that and I see it. I've been in the game obviously for 15 years now, so I've seen it happen where these people come in and. guns blazing so much fire and energy and like they're just relying on their brute effort and force without doing the inner work and it's just like you're gonna burn out and i see it happen over and over again" "One shift in awareness. Can radically change our entire life, one shift."   Social: Website: www.pausebreathwork.com Social: @samanthaskelly    Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts. Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business LIVE every Tuesday morning(EST), ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don't miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' Today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/ The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves. Bob Proctor  ▬▬▬ Free Clarity Call with Shahid▬▬▬  https://calendly.com/shahiddurrani/free-clarity-call-with-shahid-durrani ________________________________________________________________________ OFFERS: https://zez.am/officialshahiddurrani  ▬▬▬ Get my Free Webinar▬▬▬ How to super scale your business to the next level without chasing strategies and feeling stuck https://shahiddurrani.com/registration/  ▬▬▬ Business Funding▬▬▬  https://www.7figurescredit.com/superfunding  ▬▬▬ Fund Your Clients▬▬▬  https://join.7figurespartners.com/?a_aid=superfunding  ▬▬▬ The TEDx Talk Program▬▬▬ https://info.shahiddurrani.com/tedx ▬▬▬ Professional Investment Ideas Delivered to your Inbox▬▬▬ https://capexinsider.com/insider-newsletter/?orid=90906&opid=94 ▬▬▬ FREE DOWNLOAD Reveals Recession Proof Business▬▬▬ https://www.b2bfundingpartner.com/b2bfree100?a_aid=superfunding&a_bid=1f1eb0a5 ▬▬▬ START-UP INVESTOR READY TO HELP▬▬▬ https://info.shahiddurrani.com/ideas ▬▬▬ How to make $3,493 commissions without doing any selling▬▬▬ https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=superentre&vendor=ambsador ▬▬▬ Stock/Options Trading Academy That Works▬▬▬ https://lddy.no/1gqxb  ▬▬▬ Real Estate Investing on Terms! No Credit | No Down payment▬▬▬ https://smartrealestatecoach.com/?sld=super Affiliate Disclaimer: If you buy through one of the links provided, I may receive a commission (without any additional charge to you).  @SuperEntrepreneursPodcast   @officialshahiddurrani 

If you knew that 5 minutes of daily breathwork would radically enhance your business and personal life, would you prioritize it?  In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, we sit down with Samantha Skelly, the founder of Pause Breathwork and a leading expert in breathwork, to discuss the profound impact that breathwork can have on personal and professional growth. Samantha shares her journey with breathwork, its powerful healing properties, and how it can be used to enhance leadership, emotional well-being, and intuitive clarity.  Whether you're a leader looking to cultivate deeper self-awareness, a business owner seeking clarity, or simply someone wanting to feel more connected to yourself, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to become the next level of yourself.     Timestamps: 08:01 – 12:00 The initial shock factor of breathwork and why it's so effective in triggering healing. 12:01 – 17:00 Building discipline in breathwork practice and its benefits for emotional clarity and leadership. 17:01 – 22:00 How breathwork helps us identify and heal hidden traumas within the body. 22:01 – 25:00 Using breathwork to heal and clear emotional triggers, including personal examples. 25:01 – 28:00 Breathwork's role in unlocking intuition and improving self-leadership. 28:01 – 32:00 The growing integration of breathwork in corporate America and its potential to change the healthcare and leadership industries.     Key Takeaways: Breathwork as a Healing Tool: Samantha explains how breathwork is a powerful, natural way to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. By tapping into the body's innate ability to heal, breathwork provides a safe and simple practice to process and release stuck energy. The Power of Discipline in Breathwork: While breathwork is an evolving journey of discovery, consistency, and discipline are essential for long-term benefits. Even just a few minutes a day can lead to profound changes in mental clarity, emotional health, and spiritual connection. Stages of Healing: When integrating breathwork into your life, you may experience an initial sense of curiosity followed by a deeper awareness of hidden traumas. Breathwork helps you process and release these emotions, often providing emotional breakthroughs and clarity. Breathwork for Leaders: Samantha discusses the importance of self-leadership and intuition in today's world. Leaders who can reconnect with their inner wisdom and practice self-care through breathwork will make better decisions, lead with authenticity, and inspire others to do the same.     Resources: Pause Breathwork App: Samantha's personal app to help you integrate breathwork into your daily routine. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/  Pause Breathwork Certification Program: Become a certified facilitator and help others harness the healing power of breathwork. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/facilitator-training-program/  Follow Samantha Skelly on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/   Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business & Life https://www.audible.com/pd/Unstoppable-Audiobook/B01JJNWMA4?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic

— Deep breathing has been proven to be an effective tool for reducing stress and anxiety. Breathwork (or the practice of conscious controlled breathing) can reduce oxidative stress by increasing oxygen intake and decreasing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body. This promotes balance and helps to protect our bodies from inflammation and cell damage associated with free radical production. It can also help with insomnia and sleep disruption by calming the central nervous system (CNS). When our CNS is in a relaxed state, melatonin production increases, which helps us get better quality sleep. Studies have also shown that deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure and increase circulation, both of which are important for overall health. And finally, regular breathwork can help develop greater awareness of self and allow us to better manage our daily stressors and lifestyle choices. Breathwork can also help us heal past trauma, and release challenging emotions, that may be causing unhealthy lifestyle choices that contribute to oxidative stress.  Valeria interviews  Samantha Skelly — She is the author of  “Hungry for Happiness: Stop Emotional Eating & Start Loving Yourself.” Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath. Through Pause's signature trauma-informed somatic coaching program, breathwork facilitator training, and live events, she provides uniquely accessible somatic and emotional healing resources while also equipping clients with the tools and strategies to create and scale their own 6-figure wellness businesses. She has trained and certified thousands of facilitators in over 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide. With the mission of helping 1 Million people by 2030, Samantha started examining the underlying causes of anxiety, trauma, and stress in 2014 with her first Hay House best-selling book. Eventually growing the movement into the comprehensive wellness brand that Pause is today, supporting over 10,000 clients in 30+ countries worldwide. Her sustainable healing solutions have revolutionized the self-help industry, challenging the old “Band-Aids on bullet wounds” approach that kept people trapped in the yo-yo effect. Samantha is also the Host of the Can't Be Contained, a top-rated podcast which has had millions of downloads over the last 5 years.  To learn more about Samantha Skelly and her work, please visit: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/ and https://www.samanthaskelly.com/

What if the secret to conquering chaos, leading with confidence, and transforming stress into ease was as simple as your next breath? This week on the podcast, I sat down with breathwork expert Samantha Skelly to uncover the transformative power of intentional breathing. As the Founder of Pause Breathwork, Samantha Skelly is on a mission to help others unlock their infinite potential though breathwork. And her next big focus is making breathwork accessible & affordable to humanity, worldwide. From hilariously relatable mishaps (like sending a 10-year-old email to thousands) to life-changing strategies for managing energy and embracing joy, Samantha shared tools that could shift how we approach work, leadership, and even self-healing. Here were some of my favorite topics that we covered in the episode:  1. Managing Emotions Through Breathwork Samantha introduces the concept of consciously choosing your breath pattern to influence how you feel. Instead of letting anxiety take control, she suggests asking yourself what you want to feel, like confidence or clarity, and then adjusting your breath accordingly. By using deep, intentional breaths, you can activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” state), helping you feel grounded, even in high-stress moments. Btw, if you're looking for another breathwork expert on the pod, I think you'll love this one with Erin Telford: The Art of Breathwork: Mastering Self-Love and Living Fully with Erin Telford 2. Real-Life Example of Breathwork Samantha recounts an intense experience right before recording this episode, where an old, out-of-date email was accidentally sent to her entire mailing list. She describes feeling an initial surge of rage, then using breathwork to regain her composure and approach the situation with clarity. By taking two deep breaths and extending the exhale, she shifted from a “fight-or-flight” response to a calmer, problem-solving mindset.  3. Shifting Mindsets from Stress to Ease I reflect on my own experience with stress in building my company, improve it!, sharing how I used to view stress as a badge of hard work. In response, Samantha offers a framework called LIFE: Lucrative, Impactful, Fun, and Easy. She encourages business owners to allow success to feel easy and fulfilling instead of always hard-earned, emphasizing the importance of self-love and creating a business model that sustains rather than drains energy. For all things breathwork and how to start incorporating it into your daily routine (and why you should!), listen to the full episode. It'll blow your mind with how simple it is + the impacts it can have.   No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite breathwork insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question about breathwork that we can answer, or a question about something else? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Show Links Purchase I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy here and the Resource Guidebook that was built in conjunction with it here. Connect with Samantha Skelly Samantha's LinkedIn Samantha's website Pause Breathwork website Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's LinkedIn

Samantha Skelly is an Master Breathwork Facilitator, Author, and the Founder & CEO of Pause Breathwork. She teaches others how to use breath as a powerful tool for stress management, emotional processing, and trauma recovery. Follow her work at www.pausebreathwork.com  Remember to follow and support The Because Organization, this month's highlighted charity, a Philadelphia based nonprofit helping survivors of human trafficking, at www.becauseorganization.org 

Samantha Skelly is a powerhouse entrepreneur, international best selling author, sought after international speaker, host of The Can't Be Contained Podcast & Founder of the world's leading breathwork brand, Pause Breathwork.For over a decade Samantha has made a significant impact in the world of spiritual & personal transformation. Her trauma-informed approach to healing and awakening through the power of breathwork has changed the lives of over 500,00 people & counting. Her mission advances through training & certifying people to become breathwork facilitators & through her innovative mobile app - Pause Breathwork. Samantha has shared the stage with inspirational leaders such as Tony Robbins, Kobe Bryant, Marie Forleo & Marianne Williamson. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Women's Health, Global TV, The Doctors & CBS.In This EpisodeSamantha's WebsitePauseBreathwork.comIG: @samanthaskelly---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Welcome back to another invigorating episode of Can't Be Contained! Today, I'm thrilled to share a whirlwind of life updates and transformative insights FRESH from my month-long hiatus! We'll dive into the wild experiences of my wedding and honeymoon, and the profound epiphanies I had during some reflective sauna sessions with my husband, Eric. This episode is all about navigating challenges, asking the right questions, and harnessing the power of self-awareness to turn life's curveballs into empowering opportunities. Plus, I have an exciting announcement about the upcoming Life Mastermind for 2025. So buckle up and get ready for a deep dive into self-growth, resilience, and actionable strategies to elevate your life! Some other topics I covered include: Linking Problems with Empowering Questions Balancing High Emotions and Self-Awareness The Need for Purpose to Direct Life-Energy  So buckle up and get ready for a deep dive into self-growth, resilience, and actionable strategies to elevate your life!   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:  The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App

Have you ever felt like the pressure to look a certain way is pushing you to extremes—leaving you more anxious, depleted, and unsafe in your own body?  And what if most of that pressure is actually coming from within? The truth is: The harder you push, the harder it gets.  Take it from Dr. Michelle Shapiro, a renowned anxiety expert and dietitian whose incredible health transformation started with drastic weight loss that ultimately spiraled into severe health issues like hypothyroidism, panic attacks, and nutrient deficiencies. In today's podcast, Michelle gets real about the right and wrong ways to lose weight. She reveals WHY her body rebelled against the pressure to change—and how she ultimately found healing  through targeted nutrition, rebuilding her stress response, and learning to quiet the internal voices fueling her anxiety. Together, we dig into the often-overlooked internal battles that keep us stuck in hypervigilance and self-doubt.  And why it's SO crucial to listen to these signals. Tune in to discover practical tools for rebalancing your body, setting boundaries, and learning how to truly nurture yourself in moments of chaos.  IN THIS EPISODE How drastic weight loss can backfire, causing nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and panic attacks Why many women feel trapped in a constant state of hypervigilance, always waiting for the next crisis to hit How to identify and address the internal voices that fuel anxiety, using strategies from internal family systems therapy Practical strategies for resetting your body's stress response, so you no longer feel like you're stuck in fight-or-flight mode Why setting clear boundaries and reclaiming your time and energy are crucial for managing anxiety How to stop chasing symptoms and start healing the root causes of panic attacks and chronic stress The importance of working with practitioners who help you feel seen, heard, and safe Visit podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode602 QUOTES "Weight loss is often seen as the ultimate goal for health, but if it's done wrong, it can wreak havoc on your body—leading to hormone imbalances, panic attacks, and more." "Feeling like your body is in constant overdrive, like you're stuck in fight-or-flight, is your body's way of telling you it doesn't feel safe." "Panic attacks aren't just in your head. They're your body's alarm system, and unless you address the root causes—like nutrient depletion or chronic stress—they'll keep coming." "Setting boundaries and reclaiming your energy is the ultimate act of self-care. You can't be everything to everyone without losing yourself." RESOURCES MENTIONED Connect with Michelle Shapiro The Highly Sensitive Body Hub – a resource for those struggling with chronic health issues like histamine intolerance, POTS, and hypermobility LAST CHANCE! Save your FREE seat for my upcoming Thriving in Perimenopause & Menopause Summit Go to zoe.com and use code “ENERGIZE10” for 10% off of your Zoe membership RELATED EPISODES  598: Break the Cycle of Burnout, Anxiety, and Fear by Tapping into Heart Coherence with Kimberly Snyder #563: How to Use Breathwork Daily to Ease Stress, Anxiety and Trauma with Samantha Skelly #581: Five of the Worst Types of Food for Metabolic Health, Insulin Sensitivity, and Stubborn Visceral Belly Fat with Dr. Mariza #490: Why We Crave the Foods We Crave and What We Can Finally Do About It with Dr. Amy Shah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this transformative episode, Julia sits down with Samantha Skelly, founder of Pause Breathwork and a leading expert in breathwork for healing and personal growth. Samantha shares her journey into the world of breathwork and how it has become a powerful tool for emotional release, self-love, and manifestation. This conversation is packed with practical tools and wisdom for anyone looking to deepen their personal development journey, heal emotional wounds, and step into their most authentic, empowered self. Key Topics: The Power of Embodiment:Julia and Samantha discuss what it means to be truly present in your body, and how breathwork helps reconnect us to ourselves on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Samantha's Journey into Breathwork:Samantha shares how she discovered breathwork as a way to heal from burnout and emotional pain, turning it into a practice that transformed her life and her work. Healing Through Breathwork:Breathwork facilitates emotional release, helping to process and let go of stored emotions, leading to more self-love and inner peace. The Science Behind Breathwork:A breakdown of how breathwork impacts the nervous system, shifting us from a state of stress to calm, and how it enhances energy and mental clarity. Breath as a Spiritual Connector:Samantha explores how breathwork helps us merge our human experience with our soul's purpose, leading to deeper spiritual connection and intuition. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Manifestation:The role of breathwork in clearing limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns, allowing us to manifest our desires with greater ease and alignment. Practical Tips for Daily Breathwork:Samantha shares simple breathwork techniques anyone can use in their daily lives to reduce stress, increase focus, and foster personal growth. Notable Quotes: "Breath is our greatest teacher, it shows us where we are holding on and where we need to let go." "We spend so much time in our heads, but true healing happens when we drop into our bodies." "The breath allows us to bridge the gap between our human experience and our soul's truth." Guest Info: Samantha Skelly is the founder of Pause Breathwork, an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has helped thousands of people reconnect with their bodies and heal emotional trauma through breathwork. She is dedicated to teaching individuals how to access their inner power and transform their lives from the inside out. Connect with Samantha on Instagram @samanthaskelly or through her website pausebreathwork.com. Check out these special offers! Join the 21 Day Embodiment Journey (60% off) Sign Up to Become a Certified Breathwork Facilitator! Connect w/ Julia: Instagram: @dreamyourlifenow Website: dreamyourlifenow.com Email: julia@dreamyourlifenow.com

In this engaging episode, Aryeh sits down with Samantha Skelly, founder of Pause Breathwork. The conversation weaves through Samantha's entrepreneurial journey, from her early days of making jewelry to becoming a leader in the breathwork industry. Samantha shares her fascinating story of discovering breathwork in Bali, which led to healing her own eating disorder and eventually creating a successful business. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of building an app, emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision and the right team. The episode takes an intriguing turn as Samantha explains her role as a "spiritual strategist," bridging the gap between traditional business practices and energy-based approaches. She provides insights into how breathwork can benefit even the most logic-driven entrepreneurs, helping them manage stress and gain new perspectives. Listeners will find valuable lessons on hiring, scaling a business, and the power of intuition in decision-making. Samantha's unique blend of business acumen and spiritual awareness offers a fresh take on entrepreneurship and personal development. The conversation concludes with information about the Pause Breathwork app, which offers customizable breathwork sessions for various needs, from stress relief to better sleep. In this episode, we'll cover: How entrepreneurship often stems from either inspiration or pain, with many driven by the need to prove themselves Having a clear vision is crucial when developing products or services, especially in tech When intuition can be a powerful tool in hiring and decision-making How breathwork can be a valuable tool for managing stress and gaining new perspectives in business When bridging the gap between traditional business practices and energy-based approaches can lead to unique insights and opportunities for growth SHOW NOTES: https://insidethelionsdenpodcast.com/podcast/episode88   CONNECT WITH ARYEH: Apply to Work with Me Instagram @aryehthebusinessman Future Fund | The guilt-free flexible plan to build financial wealth + freedom Join me inside: Solution Advisory: Investment for Wealth Coaching Program

Harnessing the Power of Breathwork to Regulate Emotions and Trauma This week's episode features an enlightening conversation with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Paws Breathwork. Samantha shares her journey from battling anxiety and an eating disorder to discovering the transformative potential of breathwork. She explains how breathwork can help regulate emotions, reduce trauma responses, and create space between triggers and reactions, which can be particularly beneficial in relationships. We explore the science behind breathwork, its spiritual connections, and its practical applications. Samantha also guides us through a brief breathwork exercise, demonstrating its immediate impact. For those interested in further exploring breathwork, Samantha offers resources through her Breathwork app and facilitator training. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve emotional regulation and overall mental well-being.   00:00 Introduction to Emotional Control 02:03 Meet Samantha Skelly: Breathwork Expert 03:52 Samantha's Journey to Breathwork 07:16 The Science and Impact of Breathwork 11:05 Breathwork in Relationships 24:21 Practical Breathwork Exercise 34:16 Final Thoughts and Resources Learn more about our guest here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/   Wait!!! Before you go!  Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community! Join my community on Facebook - The Grace Fueled Wives Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news.  Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com

Ready to transform your life in 30 days? Join the Unbeatable Challenge now at unbeatablemind.com/30 and unlock your peak performance with Navy SEAL-proven techniques. Limited-time discount available – don't miss out!   Your internal landscape is the foundation of your external reality. This is the core message Samantha Skelly wants you to understand about breathwork. To take control of your emotional and mental state, start by developing a consistent breathwork practice. Cultivate awareness, emotional resilience, and a deep connection to your body through the power of conscious breathing. By mastering your breath, you master your state, and by mastering your state, you shape your future.   Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. She founded Hungry for Happiness in 2014, a movement helping people transform their lives through emotional and energetic coaching techniques. In 2018, she launched Pause Breathwork, aiming to unite humanity through breathwork practices.   Takeaways:   Breathwork is a Future-Readiness Practice: The most impactful way to shape your future is through internal transformation, and breathwork offers a powerful tool for this journey. By cultivating a consistent breathwork practice, you develop a mindset of openness, curiosity, and emotional resilience – key traits for thriving in an ever-changing world. The Power of Somatic Experience: Regular breathwork creates a profound connection between your current self and your desired future state. This embodied practice aligns your physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts with your aspirations, making your future vision feel more tangible and achievable. Emotions in Transformation: Personal growth and transformation are deeply tied to emotions. Breathwork provides a method to navigate the full spectrum of human emotion – from anxiety to bliss – in a controlled, safe environment. This emotional fluency becomes a crucial asset for innovation, creativity, and adaptability in your personal and professional life. Creating a Breath-Conscious Environment: Your breath is always with you, making it a portable tool for transformation. By intentionally incorporating breathwork into your daily routines and physical spaces, you design an environment that constantly supports your journey toward your desired future state. This practice of "situated breathing" can have a powerful effect on your ability to live "future-ready" in any circumstance. Greenlight Empower your kids with financial wisdom and security. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free! Visit greenlight.com/DIVINE to start your family's financial journey.   Lumen  Unlock your metabolic potential with Lumen, the world's first handheld metabolic coach; visit lumen.me and use code DIVINE to get $100 off. Start optimizing your health today.   Magic Spoon Dive into a delicious bowl of Magic Spoon's new high-protein Treats, now available at your nearest grocery store.   Defender  Ready for adventure? With a family of vehicles to choose from, you'll have the space, technology, and performance to go further than ever before. Explore the Defender lineup at https://www.LandRoverUSA.com/Defender      SealFit ElectroGreens Fuel your body and conquer your limits with SealFit ElectroGreens - a USDA organic superfood packed with over 25 organic fruits, vegetables, and electrolytes. Head to Amazon, search for "SealFit ElectroGreens," and use code SEALGREENS25 at checkout for 25% off your order.    Links for Samantha Instagram Website YouTube LinkedIn  

What's the best way to heal your nervous system and release stress?In this moment, stress expert and breathwork practitioner Samantha Skelly shares powerful strategies to regulate and nurture your nervous system and help those around you stay regulated too.Press play to learn: a powerful strategy to instantly release stress from the body, simple techniques to help your partner or child regulate their nervous system, and how she brings nervous system awareness to the workplace.Listen to the full episode: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/557-unlock-your-potential-heal-your-nervous-system/id1196106699?i=1000647168950 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dzlBRglFUnfVIY5iCEBVu?si=f1449497ad184373 Hey, do you follow the show? It's the simplest, easiest way to show your support and for us to keep getting more epic humans on the show for you. If you feel called, please hit the follow button and leave a review. I would be so grateful.Get full show notes and links to all resources here: www.melissaambrosini.com/557 Want mentoring from Melissa? Join SheLaunch: www.shelaunch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excited to welcome back onto the show my guest to have a conversation about one of the strongest healing modalities we know today. That modality and tool, not only is free, but accessible to us all…which is breathwork. My guest will simply and magnify the powerful practice of using breath to transform and move energy so that you can relieve stress, anxiety, and fear. Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath.  She has trained and certified nearly 1,000 people in 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide. Her sustainable healing solutions have revolutionized the self-help industry, challenging the old “Band-Aids on bullet wounds” approach that kept people trapped in the yo-yo effect.  In this episode we talk about: The Power of Breathwork in Returning to Ourselves Managing Stress and Calming the Nervous System Giving Yourself Permission to Live on Your Own Terms The Healing Power of Breathwork How We Can Get Back Into Alignment For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/samantha-skelly2/ Samantha Skelly | Website , Instagram, Pause Breathwork Can't Be Contained Podcast Pause Breathwork Pause Breathwork App Follow me on Social Media: Listen on YouTube Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/

Can Breathing Change Your Love Life? Discover how with Samantha Skelly in this captivating episode! Dive into a transformative journey with "The Love Machine" podcast where your hosts, James Preece and Samantha Skelly, explore the life-changing power of breath work. In this inspiring episode, Samantha, the founder of Pause Breathwork, shares her personal story of overcoming anxiety and body image issues through the magic of breathing. Discover how you can reduce stress, boost your energy, and deepen your relationships—all with the power of your breath. Get ready to breathe your way to a more vibrant, aligned, and joyous life. Tune in and find out why Samantha believes that we all have the potential to become our own most powerful healer. This is one episode you won't want to miss! About Samantha Sam is a leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, the founder of the multi-million dollar Breathwork company, Pause Breathwork. WEBSITE

In this captivating episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we're joined by Samantha Skelly, the visionary Founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork, as she takes us on a profound journey of healing and transformation through the power of breathwork.Samantha eloquently shares how breathwork serves as a potent tool for healing trauma, enhancing intuition, and expanding consciousness. She delves into the intricate mechanics of breathwork, highlighting the various factors that shape the experience, including duration, breath pattern, speed, depth, music, and mantra.Samantha advocates for the importance of embracing feminine leadership and harnessing feminine energy in the realm of business—a perspective that brings a refreshing and insightful approach to entrepreneurship.Through her pioneering work, Samantha not only touches the lives of countless individuals but also empowers and certifies breathwork facilitators, exponentially multiplying the reach and impact of this transformative practice.If you're curious about building a company that can truly make a difference in the lives of many, don't miss out on this conversation with Samantha Skelly. Tune in now to The Kara Goldin Show! Interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show? Which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world. Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Samantha Skelly and Pause Breathwork:https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QBk90Q2fJ9UOMekB3ymrghttps://www.facebook.com/samantha.skelly.1https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaskelly/https://www.pausebreathwork.com/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/564 

Samantha Skelly, CEO of two multimillion-dollar wellness companies and a leading authority on using breathwork to heal addiction, anxiety, and mental health issues. Samantha shares her transformative journey, detailing how she founded Pause Breathwork in 2018 with a mission to reduce human suffering and elevate consciousness. With her innovative mobile app and global teachings, she has empowered nearly a quarter of a million individuals to harness the healing power of breath. Throughout the episode, Samantha opens up about her struggles with disordered eating, body image issues, and her path to healing through breathwork. She discusses the importance of life force energy, daily practices to maintain it, and the significance of setting boundaries and intentionality in life and relationships. The conversation touches on how childhood experiences and upbringing shape attachment styles, affecting one's ability to connect and receive love in adulthood. Samantha candidly shares her ongoing journey of learning to receive love fully and the challenges of balancing a high-achieving lifestyle with emotional and mental well-being. Samantha also provides insights into the practical applications of breathwork, explaining how it can clear trauma and stress without the need for cognitive processing. She shares her routine, emphasizing the benefits of consistent practice and the importance of doubling down on self-care during challenging times. The episode concludes with a discussion on the mental health impacts of social media and the necessity of creating boundaries to protect one's energy and focus. Tune in to discover how you can implement breathwork into your life to unlock your true potential and live a more balanced, fulfilling life. Website- www.pausebreathwork.com Social Media Links/han https://www.facebook.com/samantha.skelly.1 https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly

As a yogi, you may consider yourself a breathwork expert. But my BFF Samantha Skelly wants you to experience the power of breathwork as its own vital modality that's distinct and separate from your yoga or movement practice. Sam educates us on the difference between integrative and meditative breathwork, the four main breathing patterns she teaches at Pause Breathwork and how to increase our breathing stamina.  Nerd out with us on: 

Explore the power of reading with Lesley Logan and guest speaker Nick Hutchison, author of ‘The Rise of the Reader'. In this episode, Hutchison reveals how he evolved from a non-reader to devouring over 100 books annually, offering actionable tips on selecting books, effective note-taking, and applying what you learn. Learn to set SMART reading goals and balance your Entertainment to Education ratio to maximize personal development through literature.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How Nick evolved from a non-reader to a prolific book reviewer.The crucial lessons Nick learned from early product failure. The importance of feedback and iteration in successful entrepreneurship.How James Altucher's influenced Nick's approaches to idea generation.The motivations and processes behind ‘Rise of the Reader'.Episode References/Links:BookThinkers on InstagramCheck out the BookThinkers WebsiteRise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You LearnLimitless by Jim KwikJames Altucher PodcastGuest Bio:Nick Hutchison is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Episode Transcript:Nick Hutchison 0:00  I have used these books in my twenties. I just turned 30. To become healthy, wealthy and happy. And I'm like, I know everybody else can too, because these books are condensing decades of somebody else's greatest life lessons and lived experience into days of reading. It's the greatest shortcut ever, but people aren't using them the right way. We're not taught how to retain and implement from books.Lesley Logan 0:24  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 1:03  Hello Be It babe. Oh, my freaking goodness. This is gonna be a great episode. Nick Hutchison is our guest. So I'm just going to let the cat out of the bag right now. And I'm just going to tell you just really, really excited because I don't always get to meet our guests before I have them on and I got to meet this person. You'll hear all of the things about that in the interview. But there's something really special about knowing how amazing they already are before I get to bring them on (inaudible) and best way and I just really think you're going to love today's episode. I mean, I think that all the time. So obviously you're like, duh, Lesley, of course. But no, truly, we've had on a lot of authors in the past, and they're always talking about their awesomeness. But we've never had someone actually tell you how to retain that awesomeness. And next book is called The Rise of the Reader. And he'll tell you more about it, but you're gonna need to go get it. So you can just go to the show notes right now and just buy it, of course, because his tips on how to retain what you're reading are going to also help you retain what you're listening to this podcast. And so anyways, this is just a fabulous episode with a great human being who you're going to hear his journey of how he became a voracious reader, and he didn't grow up that way. And so if you're listening to this going ah, Lesley, another book person. I don't read. This is for you. This is absolutely for you. You don't have to have been a reader to become a reader. And so thank you, Nick, for being an amazing guest. Here he is you guys, Nick Hutchison. Lesley Logan 2:30  All right, Be It babe, I'm so excited. I got to know this person in real life. And when they stood up to introduce themselves I'm like, that is really cool what they're doing. That's really amazing. And then, by happenstance, he was put at the table to sit next to me and I got to hear how freakin intelligent he is. And just really how well he's able to distill down to certain problems and help people solve them. But more importantly, he's also an amazing author who really gets people reading. So Nick Hutchison, thank you so much for being here. Can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Nick Hutchison 2:54  Yes. Thank you so much for the opportunity. And you forgot to tell everybody that I got to drive you to the event.Lesley Logan 3:00  Oh my God. That's right. Okay. Okay. This is really funny, you guys. He said, oh, I have a rental car. And I was like, I don't know how far this hotel is from this place. So I better get in on this car. So you were our chauffeur. Thank you so much. In the rain. I appreciate it.Nick Hutchison 3:16  Nick Hutchison, chauffeur extraordinaire. So my name is Nick, I grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts area, I was not much of a reader growing up, which we could dive deeper into in a minute. But somewhere in my early 20s, I discovered the world of personal development books, and I fell head over heels in love with it. So I started a company called BookThinkers today. We're an agency that helps authors promote and market their books, we've got a bunch of cool services, I decided to write my first book, Rise of the Reader, back in November. And that's when it launched. And so I love helping people retain and implement more from the books that they read, the podcasts they listen to, the events that they attend. And then I also host my own podcast where I do a deep dive on a book with an author. Lesley is going to be on that podcast sometime soon. So I'm really excited for that. And that's who I am. I'm just passionate, curious, a lifelong learner. And I love books. Lesley Logan 4:11  Okay, so I have to go back to though, you didn't grow up being a reader. I grew up being a reader. That was, my parents were like, you can have books, but they didn't buy it. We had to go to the library. We were constantly in the library, I would get as many books as they let me check out and I'd read them as fast as I could so I can get more. But how did you become a reader later, and then on this journey to push more people to read, I think it's kind of crazy, since that wasn't what you did when you're younger.Nick Hutchison 4:34  You know, it's funny, I grew up around reading as well. But I think that somewhere along the way, I started to be a little rebellious. And I realized that in the traditional public education system if you're being forced to read something and you're being forced to conform with how they think the book should be read and talked about, I just didn't like that it didn't sit well with me. I also fell into being a little bit more of the athletes stereotype not really much of the academic right? So I played football and I was captain of the wrestling team. And you just couldn't pay me to do my homework. I was capable. I was in AP classes and stuff. But I would famously rock a zero percent homework average. So I was just not into the idea of being a nerd or whatever. And I sort of looked down upon books, which was a mistake. And that attitude continued with me through, I'd say most of my college experience as well. I was in the dining hall and the gym playing basketball, not in the classroom. But all of that changed for me when I took an internship at a local software company, going into my senior year of college, because I was commuting an hour each way. And my boss at the time, Kyle, he recognized that I had some we'll call it unfulfilled potential. That's probably a nice way to put it. I was a little rough around the edges, a little arrogant, a little bit of a know it all. And he said, Listen, man, you're commuting an hour each way. That's 10 hours a week in the car. Why don't you try listening to some podcasts, because podcasts will teach you something, they'll get you closer to your potential, but listening to the same song or the same playlist, to the same radio station is not going to help you in life. And so I did, I started listening to all of these amazing podcasts. And very quickly, to make the long story short, I recognize that a lot of the successful people being interviewed on these shows, they were giving at least some credit for their success to the books that they had read or we're currently reading. And I'm like, okay, books are dumb, but I might as well give it a shot, because that's what everybody's telling me to do. And the rest is history. I've been reading 50 to 100 books a year ever since. Lesley Logan 6:32  That is amazing. Okay, I love that because it's true. I used to commute before, before podcasts were a thing. Like I had a little bit of a commute in my college years. And it was the radio and it's just the same songs. And it's just the same host doing the same beats all the time. And so I was so excited. Like I was one of the first people, I don't know if I was the first people, but I was on the podcast before people knew that app was on their phone. It was like, when it first came on, I was like, what is this? And you're right. That's when I started reading again as an adult because I had read so much for school, I didn't have time to read outside of the classroom. And so when I started listening to like, Tim Ferriss, they were saying the favorite books to gift out and I was like, what are these books and so I bought them and they're, you know, some of them are simple as like the Four Agreements, which I live my life by, like changed my life. So I really do love that journey and how you got there. Okay. So you then turned into helping book, I just don't know how you went from software company to okay, now I'm gonna help people who write books, get their books out there.Nick Hutchison 7:31  I'll break it down for you. And by the way, Tim Ferriss was one of my first podcast inspirations, and I consume a lot of his content. He's totally changed my life. And then the Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz, another amazing book. So we have a lot of things similar there. Okay, so I go through this internship. And I realized that I love the world of selling, I continue with this internship and continue reading books throughout my senior year, I graduate and they offer me a full-time position. So I take this full-time job and I start reading books on sales and marketing and negotiation and persuasion and effective communication, I apply them to my role, and I start experiencing a lot of financial success as a result of it. And I'm just shocked that no matter how much I talk about these books, my friends and family and co-workers want nothing to do with it, right a bunch of, you know, early 20s, sort of like jock types that are like I don't want to read. So I start posting on social media, the books that I'm reading, because I wanted to connect with like minded people and see what else was out there. And my current friend group was having nothing about it. So I start posting the books I'm reading on social media, again, really with no expectation for growing an audience or anything but just to see if anybody else has similar interests. This was before Bookstagram, before Book Talk, this is back in 2016-17. And before you know it, I have an audience and quickly after that, I have authors reaching out to me saying hey Nick, I love your book reviews can I pay you to review my book as well and I'm like Lesley Logan 9:03  That's great.Nick Hutchison 9:04  I'm like get paid to read like who wouldn't want to do that? So I built BookThinkers brick by brick, stone by stone whatever you want to say as a side hustle for a couple of years after that, trying different ways to help authors promote, market their books before I went full time with it, but that was sort of like the transition point.Lesley Logan 9:21  I think this is really cool. I love it because first of all, you are proof that niching down is like the best thing to do because your whole gram was just about books.Nick Hutchison 9:30  Yes. Lesley Logan 9:31  And I also, what I really love is like you didn't have it all figured out first and then you did it like you just kind of did the thing and let it evolve to what it is and I find a lot of people that we work with that we coach they're like wanting to develop all the parts they have. They want all the pictures. They want the product, and the course and then the how they're going to do their thing and it's like yeah, but you've put haven't put it out there yet. You don't know what the feedback is going to be. You don't know you're gonna like it. And so I love that you just kind of did it for fun and then allowed yourself up to see what it can become. That's really cool. Nick Hutchison 10:02  Yeah, can I tell you a story about a big mistake I made not playing it that way in the beginning. So early in this process, I recognize that people in the industry that read a lot of books, they have a hard time retaining and implementing what they read. And so one of my first ideas for monetizing my passion of books was to build a mobile application. They'll get to help readers retain and implement more from books. You can log your biggest takeaways, you would get put into this reiteration system. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. And I got together with a couple of my friends, we pulled together some money, right? Tens of thousands of dollars, we spent hundreds of hours of our time outsourcing and building the development of this app. And it totally flopped. Like, nobody wanted it. And that's because we did what you just highlighted not to do, we assumed that everybody wanted the same thing that we wanted in our brains, we didn't test, we didn't collect feedback, we didn't put out an MVP and iterate. We just built a finished product. And it had no product market fit whatsoever. And so I was like, super defeated by that for a little while. You know, thankfully, I was connected to a purpose, which I think is important. But yeah, I made a lot of mistakes. I think that we're expensive, both in terms of money and time to learn that lesson of don't assume what your audience wants, collect feedback and grow more organically and it's more sustainable that way too.Lesley Logan 11:24  Oh, my God, we did that. We did that in 2016. I became known because of my business skills as a Pilates instructor. I became a Pilates instructor in 2008, when everyone's canceling their cable, and people are paying me for private Pilates sessions. And so I got hired to teach all these workshops. And I found people wanted coaching calls. And I was like, okay, what if I create like this coaching website that would help all these Pilates instructors and be a nominal fee, it'd be $50 a month, and they could come and they could learn and all these things. And so Brad built this insane website that like some stuff was in the front. But then some was like, behind a paywall, like on the New York Times, just like that, and I put it out there, and I promoted it, and no one bought it. Zero people bought it, no one and I did it month after month, I was pretending like it was working. And I was like being it until I see it. And no one bought it. And I don't like, embarrassingly only for me, because no one even knew it really existed, shut it all down, redo a whole website, started over, and it was so funny, Nick, because what I ended up doing was like just doing one of the parts of it over and over again every month. And people pay me more for one part than I was charging for the whole thing. And what I learned is you have to get feedback and to see what people think before you do anything. So, been there.Nick Hutchison 12:43  So incredibly important, you know, and one of those four agreements, don't take anything personally, you know, another like, don't make assumptions. I think that in business it's important to build with your community and collect feedback. And a lot of authors, by the way, they make that mistake, they just put out a finished product, all of a sudden, they're like, hey, social media following, buy this book. And it's like, no, you should have included your community as you were building it, you should have put up multiple cover iterations and had your audience vote, you should have put out multiple subtitles and had your audience vote, you should have asked them if the information you're writing about is actually what they want to read before just assuming, and writing a book. So again, like this applies not only to business, but books and sort of everything in between. I thinkLesley Logan 13:27  That's amazing. That's actually really great feedback. I didn't do that with our first flashcard deck. Partly because I was afraid, I'll tell, I'll be really honest, I was afraid people would steal the idea. And I also was a little bit nervous that it wouldn't do well. And so I was trying to put all of it together. So I didn't really like only my members knew what I was creating, but the public didn't know. And I feel like it was successful-ish. I feel like it could have been even more successful had I brought people along the journey. And so when I was doing the second deck, I did bring people on the journey. And it was insane what happened when we launched that. And I'm like, looking back, I'm like, you know, it's really like, James Altucher, that's the podcast host. And he said this and it's perfect that his name came up to my brain right now. Because he said, "Less than 2% of people will ever take action on idea." He's like, here's 17 ideas I have for businesses, I'm gonna tell them on this podcast, because I know less than 2% of you listening will even take action to see if it's a valid business model. So no one's basically, no one's going to steal my idea. And I should have listened to that advice at the time.Nick Hutchison 14:30  Yeah, I love James. I've had the chance to interview him and spend some time with him. Lesley Logan 14:35  Stop it. Are you kidding? Nick Hutchison 14:36  Yeah, he's the best. He's the best. We did an episode on my show for his book, Choose Yourself. And in that book, he talks about something related to ideas called Idea Sex, and I love this idea. So he'll just say, take two random words, take Pilates and take Stanley Cups, you know, water bottles, and just write out a bunch of random ideas on how they could work together like should you be creating Pilates-specific Stanley Cup designs or like whatever, you never know what's going to come up from it. But that's how you get novel ideas is you combine two totally unrelated things. And I actually teach people to do this with the books they're reading. So you could take a book on the science of intermittent fasting and you could take a book on leadership, and you could just merge them together. And now you have intermittent delegation or something where you only delegate tasks once per week instead of throughout the work day. And then boom, now you have something that's super cool and new and efficient. But you never would have had it unless you merged them together. So shout out James Altucher for inspiring both of us in a big way. Lesley Logan 15:39  Oh my gosh. And also like, if I, he would be a dream guest, just he has no idea. He has no idea, like the fangirl that I was. But he was like with me at 5 a.m. every morning, I would listen to his podcast when I would go on a run. He was like, because you guys, so I tell the audience this all the time. If you can't afford to invest in coaching. You can't afford to invest in people to help you. You can't afford to have Nick help with your book idea or me to help you with your Pilates. It's like if you're listening to a podcast, and you treat it like you paid for it, he helped me build my business. He has no clue. Nick Hutchison 16:11  I will make that introduction for sure. Consider it done.Lesley Logan 16:13  Oh, that's amazing. Yeah, thank you. This is awesome. Okay, so tell me about, tell me about your book like you, so first of all, you're doing BookThinkers before you wrote your book. So I want to know, like kind of why you chose that route versus doing the book first and BookThinkers.Nick Hutchison 16:30  You know, I think you can probably resonate with this to some degree. But when you have a large social media audience, sometimes you accidentally become a source of credibility for something that you didn't intend on originally, right? So I'm reading these books, I'm applying the information, I'm sharing my thoughts on social media, authors start reaching out and saying, hey, I'd love you for you to post about my book and I build the business side of that, right? I've got 10 people on my team working with a couple hundred authors a year now. Amazing. But along the way, that social media audience continue to grow. And that's full of readers, right? Not authors. And so people start asking me all sorts of questions. I received some variation of the following questions hundreds and hundreds of times. Hey, Nick, how do I choose the right book to solve my problem? How do I take effective notes while I'm reading? How do I retain more I feel like the books go in one ear and out the other? How do I take more action? Like, I read the books, but my behavior doesn't change? I'm trying to overcome the resistance, but I'm not moving. What do I do? And so I wish there was a book I could have just recommended for everybody that would solve this problem. But nobody had written a book about implementing personal development material. And I knew I had the answers. So I just started to feel the questions and answer them, and then collect those answers and start to build out a book, essentially. And it was a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be. It took me a couple of years to put it together. Because I first had to observe my own behavior, like what the heck does Nick Hutchison do to implement these books so effectively? I mean, I have used these books in my 20s, I just turned 30, to become healthy, wealthy, and happy. And I'm like, I know everybody else can, too, because these books are condensing decades of somebody else's greatest life lessons and lived experience into days of reading. Like, it's the greatest shortcut ever. But people aren't using them the right way. We're not taught how to retain and implement from books. So I started to build the book. And every single time one of those questions came in and encouraged me to continue to take action, because I'm like, there is a very clear need for this information out there in the world. So in November, it launched and I've been so thrilled with the feedback. But that's how I decided to go from like helping authors promote and market their books, to deciding to write one myself. And of course, I got to test all of my own services, which was cool.Lesley Logan 18:58  This is really cool. I want to highlight for everyone we take for granted what comes easy to us, like you had an there was an ease of which you were implementing what you're learning, that's possibly because like you had a boss tell you like use your time to read and then you are taking what you're reading and implement it in your work. And so like it just became a thing. But we tend to think everyone does it like that. Everyone retains everything that they're reading because that's what I'm doing. And oftentimes, it's not the case and what you're the most expert in is the thing that comes easy to you. But it seems so silly because it comes easy to you. You know, I think that that's just something I always have to take away. It's like, oh, this comes really easy but it's probably not easy for other people.Nick Hutchison 19:34  Yeah, I remember this, this period early into, so I was a recent college graduate, I was flying all around the U.S. with a sales team making presentations and going on-site to visit customers. It was a B2B software sale, kind of pretty complex, lot of variables and stuff, decision makers. And I'm reading books all about how to navigate this more smoothly. And I remember I'm sitting at a bar in Chicago with my same boss, still at the company. And I remember him saying like, how many books are you reading every year right now? And I told him and he's like, and you're taking notes on all of them? I'm like, Yeah. And he's like, and you're then using those notes to implement what you've learned in your role and test it? Like, yeah, and he goes, that is weird man. Who does that? Yyou know, we're sitting there over a couple of drinks. And I'm like, you're the one that got me into the space. And he's like, but I'm not doing all of that. So that's when I first started, think about how abnormal it was. But you're right, it came easy to me. And to sort of tell a little bit more of this story, the software that I was selling, it would go, it would be implemented into a company, like the company that would purchase it over the course of 4, 6, 8, maybe sometimes even as long as 12 weeks. So it take that company a long time to integrate our software. They would have to show up to training calls. They'd have to do their homework. They would have to provide questions. It was pretty intensive. And if the companies didn't go through that process, they would fail. But if they did, the software would help them grow their business. Same thing with the books, it's like, if I put this book through a four, eight, call it maybe even a 12-week implementation process. It's going to help me live a better life. But if I don't, I would argue that the book is closer to a form of entertainment, that it is education if you don't use what you've learned. You know what I mean?Lesley Logan 21:24  You and I and I know a lot of people who do a lot of self-development. And I'll have a lot of people who sign up for coaching with me or even with Pilates with me. And they think because they signed up then they get the, they get the results from the signing up. It's like, no, you have to do the thing. And like, so one of my coaches was like, information without integration equals constipation, like, if you just keep taking in information, but you don't integrate it, like it's gonna suck. Nick Hutchison 21:49  Yes. I love that line.Lesley Logan 21:52  Isn't that great? It's so great. Shout out to Samantha Skelly who I heard it from first. And it's like, I just really love it. Because anytime I'm like, taking things and I feel overwhelmed, it's like, oh, I'm just probably not integrating. It doesn't mean you have to integrate all of that we're gonna have Aaron (inaudible). Sorry, Aaron, I don't know how to say your last name. Anyways, we're gonna have her on, because she has the 50% rule, which is like, like 50% it. So you're not a perfectionist about it. Try to integrate some of it, as opposed to all of it. So I want to go into your book, because you guys, I read a lot. And I don't really unless I share what I just listened to or actually read because I do both audible and physical books. I don't retain it. It's like a podcast that I listened to, you know, on a walk. So but you have a whole thing on how I can learn how to like, learn it, like how to like, effectively take notes and like, retain it. Was that the easiest part of the book to write, the hardest part? Do you find people use it? What's like, what? Because I know book like, I've read Jim Kwik's book, and it's how to read fast, but I don't remember learning how to retain anything. Nick Hutchison 22:55  Yeah, I love Jim too. Funny enough, Jim was the second guest ever on my podcast (inaudible). Yeah, he's an amazing guy. And I went to send Jim a copy of my book. And he's like, oh, I just bought copies for everybody on my team anyway, so you don't need to sell one. I'm like, okay, that sounds super cool. I was like, that's like a hero buying your book, you know? Lesley Logan 23:18  Woah, that's crazy. Nick Hutchison 23:21  Yeah. So you're right. Jim's book, Limitless is is sort of about, you know, it talks about the possibilities of our brain, it talks a little bit about how to read more efficiently. It talks about some brain-boosting foods. But you're right, he's not talking about how to retain and implement more from books. So my book has only been out for a few months. So far, the reviews have been amazing. I've had a lot of people who are like, hey, I finally get it, I finally get how to take more action. So I do know that there are some people out there using these strategies and frameworks to get more from books and live up to their potential. Like, that's my whole message is that life doesn't have to be so hard. You can live an amazing life, a lot of other people have figured it out. You have access to the healthiest people, the wealthiest people, you know, on planet Earth, the happiest people on planet Earth, because they've either written a book or a book has been written by them. So yeah, then there are all the tools and strategies for actually taking that information and integrating it into your life. And they are a little detailed, you know, I tried to simplify them as much as possible. But as you know, from writing a book, like that's a hard process. Lesley Logan 24:30  It's so hard. And then also because I reread my book, because I wrote it, you guys, in 2013. Self-published it. And then like, as known as I thought I was, you know, I wasn't super known enough yet, but it went out there and it was shocking. I would go to conferences and there would be book people selling my book at a Pilates conference. So it was really, really cool. And I was trying to hear from people who'd bought it. And we're coming on the 10th year anniversary and my team was like we want to edit it and rerelease it and I had to sit down and read my book. And you know what? Like, I don't know, maybe you don't know this, but I was like, Oh my God, this stuff is 10 years old, like, How bad is it? Like people are buying it right now? And like, how bad is it you guys, it was fucking great. It was actually really amazing. There was only a couple things. I'm like no one calls it a web page anymore. Let me edit that out. But like, it was actually really brilliant stuff. And I when I wanted to add more stuff, I found myself editing it back out because I'm like, actually, that's succinct, it's enough. And if they need more, there'll be more, but I can't. If I keep adding on, it'll be too overwhelming for the reader who's getting it. And so we'll just have to figure that out for them. But it is hard to be succinct. It's hard to get everything down but have everything be detailed, but not too much. Don't get me wrong, but I also know that like, people listen to podcasts, they love details. And so they love knowing exactly the next step. Okay, so if I go out and I say I did this, like what do I do next, like so it's gonna be I think that for a lot of people, it's exactly what they want. Because I think it's really cool that you even take notes that I don't do, I'm an underliner. And then also you write in the front of your book, like when you started reading the book, that's really cool, because that's also good memory jogger actually.Nick Hutchison 26:14  Yeah, and something that you'll get into as you continue with the book, as well is I teach people to set a SMART goal for each book that they read. So smart is a goal-setting framework, a lot of us are familiar with it. S stands for Specific. M stands for measurable. So what's not being measured can't really be managed. So we need to set a goal that's measurable. So we know whether or not the book helps us achieve it right? A stands for attainable. So you need to set a realistic goal. If you try to consume too much in that example, before you get constipated. You don't take any action, you procrastinate. So it needs to be realistic. R stands for relevant. So you need to be emotionally connected to the information. Is the book solving a problem? Is it building a skill? What is the book going to do for you and ask yourself, why are you reading it like really get connected to taking action. And then T stands for time-bound. You want to give yourself a deadline to take action as well, Parkinson's law's the idea that a task will expand to the amount of time that you give it. So if you don't ever set a goal for taking action with a deadline on the book, you probably won't take any action. So when I pick up a brand new book, we'll say Limitless by Jim Kwik, I set a SMART goal, something like find and implement at least one new speed reading strategy by the end of March. That is specific. I know what the goal is, it's measurable. By the end of March did I implement at least one new speed reading tactic? Is it attainable? Yes. I didn't say like 5x my reading speed just implement one new strategy? Is it relevant for me? Of course it is. I read 100 books a year, like any efficiency boost is a positive thing. And then time-bound, by the end of March. And so I'll also write that intention on the inside cover of the book and then review it every time I read another chapter. So that it's almost like I'm sharing my goal with the book so that the book can share only the actions that I should take back with me. And that's one step in my process. But I just wanted to give everybody a little flavor for maybe some strategies, some action,Lesley Logan 28:16  I love it. And also, if you just got shocked by the 100 plus books a year, you guys in the first chapter, he actually explains really well, how that is actually very easily possible, even for the busiest person. So I love it because we had a guest on who said 30 minutes of your day is only 2% of your day. That's it. That's just 2%. And so in your equation, it was like 15 minutes. So it's 1% of your day spent reading can produce as over 100 books. It's kind of insane.Nick Hutchison 28:46  So that math won't produce 100 books, but it's a starting point. Lesley Logan 28:53  Oh, it produces 20 books. Nick Hutchison 28:54  Yes. Lesley Logan 28:55  That's still more than, that's still probably 20 more books than most people are reading. At least 19.Nick Hutchison 29:00  It really is. So sometimes I'll meet people that tell me hey, Nick, I'm way too busy to read. Like I understand the value. Thank you for positioning it with all those metaphors. But I'm too busy to read. I've got kids running around, I've got a business to run whatever the excuse is. And I love to say okay, Lesley, if I paid you $10,000 to read a book by the end of next month, do you think you could do it? And you're like, oh, yeah, yeah, of course I could. I'm like good. You've fallen into my trap because it's not a question of whether or not we can read. It's a question of whether or not we value the reading enough to prioritize it. So it's about picking books that solve problems, picking books that build skill sets, because when you have like a specific outcome that you're looking for, you'll prioritize it. And that math that I gave in the book, instead of trying to find time to read just replace a little bit of a low-impact activity like scrolling on social media or watching Netflix with reading a good book and it could be as little as 15 minutes a day, and all of a sudden you're reading a boatload of books every year solving problems, building skills. We tend to overcomplicate things but there's one other thing that I throw in the book, which is an entertainment to education ratio. And most people are going to find when they go through the exercise that for every one hour of education they spend every week they're spending 10 plus hours a week on entertainment. That's not a winning ratio in life. You know what I mean? So we just need to sacrifice a little bit more of that short-term dopamine hit, Netflix or social media, with something a little bit more productive, that serves our future self. And I think books are a great way to make that happen.Lesley Logan 30:39  Yeah, you are absolutely correct. It's like pretty much everything that started the businesses that I have and the success I have came from hearing it in a book or the author on a podcast and talking about their book because it's because it's your, you said it already and I want to repeat it, it's like any book that's out there is someone's expertise condensed into a book. So you are actually going, you're jumping through hoops, you're speeding up the time, you don't have to learn all of it on your own. You can learn it from someone else.Nick Hutchison 31:11  Yeah, and I had a mentor of mine, tell me recently, he's like a business coach of mine. He said, Nick, I would rather read somebody's book than get a full day coaching session with them. And I was like, why? And he was like, it took somebody years to consolidate that information and simplify it, which we talked about how hard that is, so that it's easily digestible and actionable. It's the best of what they've got. But in a full day coaching session, and there's a lot of value in coaching, obviously. But in a full day coaching session, you're not going to get that three years of effort boiled down to the perfectly digestible action items, like you're gonna get a bunch of random stuff. And I was like, that's an interesting perspective, you know? Like, you really can get access to all of your favorite entrepreneurs and authors and speakers and coaches in their books. Like, it's so cool. Lesley Logan 32:02  Yeah. It's so cool. It's so cool. You're so cool. All right, we're gonna take a brief break. And then we're gonna find out where people can work with you, read your book, all that good stuff. Lesley Logan 32:11  All right, Nick, where can people buy your book? Where can they find BookThinkers? How can I stalk you and learn more from you?Nick Hutchison 32:17  Here's my favorite way to end conversations like this, if anybody listened, and they're a reader, and they're like, okay, Nick, you've inspired me to take a little bit more action, but I don't know where to start, then you're going to love what I'm about to say. I love to play book matchmaker, it's my favorite thing to do. And it's totally manual, but I love doing it. So anybody here can direct message me on Instagram, @Bookthinkers, and tell me about a problem that you're facing or a skill that you want to build and I'll provide a custom book recommendation to you. Sometimes it takes me a few days to get back to everybody. But I love to provide custom book recommendations that are aligned with what you need, not what I think you need, you know what I mean? So that's my favorite thing to do. So BookThinkers on Instagram, and from there, there are links to my book and our website. If you're an author, you can check out the different services and set up a call. There are sales team and everything else is over there.Lesley Logan 33:13  Amazing. You guys. His book is called Rise of the Reader. So we'll make sure the links are in the show notes and also your Instagram. And I will, don't be surprised if you find me in your DMs (inaudible). Okay, so you've already given us so much and your book has so many amazing action items in it. But for the listener who needs a little like too long, didn't listen, or just one more reminder of a great action step they can take. Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps they can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Nick Hutchison 33:39  Here's what I recommend, do a little personal audit and find one problem that you deal with on a daily basis that you just can't get rid of. It could be small, it could be big, it could be related to your personal life, your professional life, it doesn't matter. But what problem, what pain do you experience on a daily basis? And by the way, to hammer this point home, if you don't fix it over the next 30 years, so 365 times 30, you'll experience that problem almost 11,000 more times. So here's your chance to do the little personal audit, identify the problem, and then go out there and find a book that can help you solve it, right? Like as human beings, we think that our lives and our problems are unique to us. But they're not. Almost 100 billion people have lived on this planet, many of them have found a solution to the same problem that you're tolerating. And so for $20 and a few hours of your time, you can go find a book, apply that person's solution that may have taken them decades of trial and error to figure out and you can solve your problem and then you'll get addicted to doing that. That's the power of these books. So my action item, to reiterate it is do a little personal audit, find a problem that you're dealing with, go out there and find a good book, read it and solve the problem and see how amazing it feels when you do that.Lesley Logan 34:56  I love it. I love it. I'm gonna do that right now. Thank you, Nick, for being so amazing, for giving so much great, awesome advice, you're just a gem. And I'm excited to complete your book because I know it's gonna help me with so much. And Brad, I put here a copy next to his bed so he can also take it in because he is not the ferocious reader that I want to be. But when he does read a book, I can see him implement all those things into how we work. So I'm actually really excited for him to continue to do that. So you're amazing. You guys, how are you going to use these tips in your life? What are your favorite takeaways? Please tag Nick at BookThinkers and the Be It Pod and let us know what your takeaways were. And then share this with a friend who you've been listening to the daily problem they have and you just want them to fix it.Nick Hutchison 35:39  Your life gets better that way too. Lesley Logan 35:42  Yeah, I'm one of those people. I'm like here you should listen to this. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 35:49  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Lesley Logan 36:16  Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 36:31  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 36:36  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co. Brad Crowell 36:41  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 36:48  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 36:51  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. 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This week Cass chats with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork about the power of the breath to reduce stress and anxiety, heal your body, create clarity in your mind and connect with your intuition. Samantha shares her own story of going from skeptic to devoted student of breathwork, to eventually realising her mission to bring breathwork to a wider community. She's achieving this via the Pause Breathwork App (available for iOS and Android) and the creation of her 6-month long Breathwork Facilitator training. Find out more about the Pause App and the Pause Breathwork facilitator training at: www.pausebreathwork.com Connect with Sam: www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the science behind using the breath to shift your energy + release emotions (it's akin to the effects of LSD from a brain chemistry standpoint!).   In this episode of Healing & Human Potential, we dive into the transformative power of Breathwork. Our guest today, Samantha Skelly, is a breathwork expert + founder of Pause Breathwork. Listen in as we explore various breathwork techniques to relax, energize, and ground yourself into the present moment.   You'll also learn how conscious breathing can help you transition between states of fight or flight, rest and digest, and how to ignite the sympathetic response when you need an energy boost. Hear how Samantha used breathwork as an entrepreneur to lead with impact + navigate challenges with grace + gratitude.   Tune in to this episode and unlock the limitless potential of your inner power through the simple act of breathing.   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - The Science Behind Breathwork 4:41 - Experience the Different Styles of Breathwork 8:09 - The Similarities Between LSD + Breathwork 9:57 - Who Breathwork Is Good For 13:33 - The Shift from the Conscious Mind to the Subconscious 15:01 - Why Do People Get Into Positions of Power? 18:55 - Waking Up to Our Own Innate Power 19:28 - How to Create Sustainable Change 22:24 - Using Triggers As Our Teacher 27:14 - Healing Relationship with Body and Eating Disorder 39:40 - How Can Breathwork Help Us In Our Lives 42:45 - Enterperuership + Spiritual Awakening 50:35 - Using Challenges to Grow You + Your Biz   === About Samantha Samantha Skelly founded Pause Breathwork in 2016 with a vision to alleviate anxiety and stress worldwide through breathwork. Her company has trained + certified thousands of facilitators across 27 countries, with a thriving community on the Pause Breathwork app. She's been on global stages + media platforms, including CBS and USA Today, spreading the message of breath's transformative power.   https://www.alyssanobriga.com/pause Social: @samanthaskelly   ===   Have you watched our previous episode on Somatic exercises for anxiety and stress?   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LvQ08r44IrY?si=-fj-tmOfzUoLTkE2   ====   Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.   === Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495

Welcome back to the IGNITE Your Dream Podcast!  I'm so excited to share today's episode with my good friend and genius facilitator and entrepreneur, Sam Skelly. Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath.  Through Pause's signature trauma-informed somatic coaching program, breathwork facilitator training, and live events, she provides uniquely accessible somatic and emotional healing resources while also equipping clients with the tools and strategies to create and scale their own 6-figure wellness businesses.  In this conversation we talk about the power of discomfot, finding the gifts within the hard, and why YOUR voice + perspective is needed in the world.  I can't wait for you to listen!  Links Mentioned: Follow Sam over on Instagram at @samanthaskelly Learn more at her website: samanthaskelly.com Find out more about Pause Breathwork: pausebreathwork.com Learn more about my signature program IGNITE Your Business  Book your Breakthrough Call today!  Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes 

Hey FitMama! I am super excited to bring you one of my fave teachers and practitioners on this planet and that is Laurie Anne Briere! Laurie Anne is a somatic practitioner, Transforming Touch® therapist, and student of Somatic Experiencing®. Her mission is to support humans in reconnecting with the body's primary language, the language of sensation and emotion, so they can expand their nervous system capacity, cultivate a felt sense of safety, and experience more joy and presence. She trusts that given the right space, time, support, and permission, our bodies can complete the responses that might have been thwarted. After studying birth psychology, childbirth education, and interpersonal neurobiology, she now specializes in working somatically with pre- and perinatal trauma to support the healing of our earliest imprints. Healing early trauma allows us to move through the world feeling safe, protected, seen, heard, and loved. Her approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and attachment-based. She is a mentor for me in my trauma-informed breathwork course by Pause and Samantha Skelly.  Find her at her website and on Instagram! Laurie Anne is a wealth of information and wisdom, tune in now and share this episode with someone you love! Episode brought to you by Oura Ring. And grab a copy of my book for the pregnant woman or mom in your life!

Navigating or Creating Change Free Breathwork and Masterclass - https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextchapter In this podcast episode, Brenda welcomes Caroline Gibson, a chartered psychologist and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator based in Ireland. They reminisce about their first meeting and discuss Caroline's transformative experience after discovering their breathwork mentor through Instagram. Caroline shares her journey from being intrigued by Samantha Skelly's energy to becoming a breathwork facilitator herself, now leading corporate wellness programs and planning to offer equine therapy retreats. They delve into the importance of surrounding oneself with positive energy, the power of laughter and joy, and the significance of intuition in decision-making. Caroline also talks about her belief in God-given visions and aligning with her purpose, which propels her forward in creating a joyful and fulfilling life. Brenda recognizes Caroline's ability to attract the right opportunities and effortlessly manifest her goals, highlighting the inspirational nature of Caroline's approach to life and work. Listen to hear... How to follow energy and its impact on life choices The importance of surrounding oneself with positive energy and avoiding draining relationships Incorporating fun and laughter into life Combining breathwork with equine therapy for transformation Creating a new reality and effortlessly manifesting desires Impact of breathwork on stress relief and anxiety reduction Attracting the right kind of work and clients through positive energy Making decisions based on intuition and joy rather than fear or people-pleasing tendencies Encouraging a joyful life and making decisions based on what brings joy About Caroline Gibson Caroline Gibson is the Company Director of Gibson Hallmark, LTD, Chartered Psychologist, trauma-informed advanced Breathwork facilitator, and Equine therapist. She's worked in the private and public sectors for the last 20 years specializing in business improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt Certified ) and individual performance/coaching. She lives in the most beautiful part of the world, Tollymore Forest Park, with her amazing family and array of animals. She offers tailored, fun, luxury, high-impact retreats and programs for those who want to transform their lives. She works with individuals, families, and corporate businesses. Connect with Caroline Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinegib146/ Email: caroline@gibsonhallmark.com Website: www.gibsonhallmark.com Connect with Brenda Your Next Chapter: Navigating or Creating Change Free Breathwork and Masterclass - https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextchapter Try Breathwork free https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe Contact Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendawinkle111 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendawinkle/ Keywords: podcast, breathwork, facilitator, psychologist, trauma-informed, transformational programs, leadership programs, corporate world, Samantha Skelley, energy, joy, fun, breathwork facilitator, equine therapy, horses, laughter, faith, vision, stress relief, anxiety reduction, positive energy, intuition, decision-making, joy, connection, gratitude, Caroline Gibson, Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, corporate wellness programs, breathwork facilitator

Try breathwork free: https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe In this podcast episode, Brenda interviews Anat, an inner child expert, who shares her synchronistic encounter with a previous podcast guest, Samantha Skelly. Anat discusses her 19-year journey in self-development and her focus on coaching others in healing their inner child. She explains that inner child work involves connecting with one's emotions and unlearning childhood imprints. Anat emphasizes the importance of retraining the nervous system to increase one's capacity to handle life's challenges and opportunities. The conversation also touches on the role of parental influence and the transformative power of facing discomfort and embracing self-growth. Tune in to hear... Anat's background and experience in the self-development space The concept of inner child work and its importance in healing and transformation Exploring the impact of childhood imprints on adult behavior and emotions Understanding the role of the nervous system in handling challenges and expanding capacity Anat's insights on processing emotions through journaling and self-validation The influence of parental modeling on self-perception and behavior Anat's personal journey of choosing herself and surrendering to the unknown The transformative power of inner child healing and choosing oneself About Anat Peri Learn More about Yes Academy - The Retreat https://www.brendawinkle.com/retreat Learn More about Yes Academy https://www.brendawinkle.com/yesacademy Contact Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendawinkle111 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendawinkle/ Keywords: Inner child expert, Synchronicities, Inner Child Healing, Self-development, Healing journey, Anxiety, Codependency, Nervous system regulation, Emotional exploration, Childhood wounds, Transformation, Capacity building, Journaling, Parental modeling, Self-perception, Surrendering, Empowerment

What if the secret to overcoming stress, healing trauma, and unlocking your full potential was all contained in one powerful, natural tool: your breath?In this groundbreaking episode, we're joined by trailblazing breathwork practitioner, Samantha Skelly.Samantha's journey into the world of breathwork is nothing short of remarkable. Since her first experience of breathwork's transformative power, she's been on a mission to help people unlock the infinite potential that lives inside them through the power of their breath.In this fascinating conversation, we dive into: how breathwork can help regulate the nervous system, using breathwork to elevate your romantic relationship, how to release trauma stored in your tissues, and how to teach your kids breathing practices that can set them up to thrive.Samantha also opens up about how breathwork has revolutionized her approach to business, goal-setting, and even parenting PLUS she walks us through a luscious, rejuvenating breathwork exercise that you can start using today. (Seriously, I felt like I was floating afterwards.)Put simply, if you're looking to elevate your life, health, performance, parenting and relationships; or you want to know how to heal your nervous system, soothe your spirit or release lingering trauma, then press play now… this incredible episode is for you.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/557 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does social media suck? Is the first year of being engaged as magical as IG shows? What did I say to Sam when she asked me to be her bridesmaid? What do we do with suppressed anger as women? How do we deal with comparison as creators? Let's get silly AND deep in this episode with my bff Samantha Skelly! MY FAVORITE THINGS:  Organifi - Enjoy 20% off with code “angielee”  www.organifi.com/angielee    Kajabi - 30 days FREE of the EASIEST platform to run your entire online biz, even your grandma could do it.  www.angielee.com/kajabi     Come say hi on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/angieleeshow/   https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/   Shop SOUL: www.getsoul.com     

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In this episode I got to chat with CEO and founder of Pause Breathwork, Samantha Skelly. Pause Breathwork, the largest breathwork facilitator company in the world with facilitators in 27+ countries. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. Samantha's been featured on Global TV, Shaw, NBC, CBC, The Doctors Show, and BBC. And in publications like Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Elephant Journal, and The Prevail Project. As a leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath. In this episode we go super woo woo and talk about how Ascension in consciousness happens through breathwork.  The breath is a powerful took for healing, and it's also a powerful tool for manifesting.  We cover all of it in this episode.  CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QBk90Q2fJ9UOMekB3ymrg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.skelly.1Can't Be Contained PodcastYou can also download the Pause Breathwork App to start your breathwork journey.  --Connect with Danielle and learn how to work with her!on IG @danielle_onthedailyPodcast: @onthedailypodPlease subscribe, rate, and review our podcast.  As always, thank you for supporting us!On The Daily Podcast

Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed?  - What if something as simple as breathwork self-healed? A tool constantly overlooked, but within us, is our breath. Samantha dives into her story about breathwork and how her first experiences changed her mental and bodily state. In addition to diving into the science of how breathwork can be a primary determinant of the state your nervous system is in, Samantha provides you with solutions to integrate breathwork when you're busy or stressed, types of breath practices for different events in your life, the optimal frequency for breathwork, and what it means to truly pause. Finally, she dives into how you can begin teaching breathwork at an early age and the impact this has on the younger generation. Let's dive in! Vital Proteins Discount: Do you love coffee? Why not add a scoop of collagen to compensate for the loss of efficient collagen production with age! We know that while our body's ⁠⁠collagen⁠⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠⁠Vital Proteins⁠⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code ‘⁠⁠OPTIMAL15⁠⁠‘ at checkout and get your very own Lemon Collagen peptide supplement at a discounted price by clicking ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!** What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samantha Skelly⁠⁠⁠⁠: 3:33 - How did Sam become interested in breathwork 11:04 What does it mean to shift the nervous system? 15:00 - Busy or stressed? How to use our breath to self-heal? 19:07 Are there different breath techniques for different life events? 26:25 Frequency of breathwork to self-heal 32:03 Here's why you need to take 5 minutes of breathwork! 36:56 How to utilise the concept of “pause.” 39:55 How can a parent utilize breathwork with their children To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samantha Skelly and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode341⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message

We all have the ability to regulate our entire nervous system with just one thing… our breath.  Yes, your BREATH alone can be the drug your body needs to create huge transformations.  Breathwork expert Samantha Skelly joins me today to dive deep into how breathwork has saved her a few times, and why it's so important to teach the world to BREATHE.  Her App Pause Breathwork is designed to open your body up to more energy in a trauma-informed way to quickly relieve anxiety and stress.  Breathwork has been a total game-changer for Sam and me. Now, it can be life-changing for YOU too when you have the right tools.  Join us in this podcast today to learn all about how simply breathing can completely enhance your life. Check it out here!  Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is an award-winning speaker, author, entrepreneur & podcaster, who's been called a “lightning bolt for the soul”. For the last 6 years, she's been the most booked breathwork speaker worldwide. She's hired to transform and create personalized and powerful talk for audiences to reference for years to come.  IN THIS EPISODE How Sam got into the business of breathwork  Regulating one of your most important body systems  Getting started with breathwork practices  How 3 minutes a day can shift how you show up in the world  Using a breathwork facilitator to your advantage Breathwork vs. meditation and how they're different All about Sam's App: Pause Breathwork RESOURCES MENTIONED Sam's Website Pause Breathwork  Download the App Here! Listen to Sam's Podcast: Can't Be Contained  Sam's Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #390: Overcome Stress And Suffering By Accessing Your Breath With Samantha Skelly #337: Rewire Your Nervous System Out Of Stressful Patterns Using Your Breath With Amanda Laine #144: Using Breath To Heal Anxiety, Addictions And Much More With Samantha Skelly #326: Powerful Techniques To Feel And Process Your “Mess,” Including Breathwork, Meditation, And Movement With Ashley Bernardi

Welcome to our newest F.I.R.E.D up Podcast episode! In this empowering session, with the incredible Samantha Skelly, we shall delve into the transformative journey of finding peace amidst life's storms. Discover the keys to mental clarity, the profound healing potential of breathwork, and the awakening that arises from embracing moments of stress. Whether you're seeking inner peace, clarity of mind, or simply a dose of inspiration, this conversation offers invaluable insights and practical tools to guide you on your path to serenity. Tune in, breathe deep, and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery with us.   

On the podcast this week, Sam dives into a juicy, fun convo with founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork, Samantha Skelly.  Topics include: -Sam's history of body dysmorphia and how it led her to breath work -The difference between ‘knowing' a shift in the mindset vs feeling + embodying the shift -The importance of getting your body ‘online' with somatic work -Does healing have to be challenging? -The 3 lessons Sam wished she had known at the beginning of her business -Sam shares her next level massive manifestation -Reminder: your business is the greatest personal development journey that pays you -Instead of asking ‘what' ask ‘who' -Become obsessed with the person you want to serve so you can innovate for them -Sam's bts morning routine and recipe for success -Money responds to joy + the lost art of play   Join the free FREQUENCY MASTERCLASS + CEREMONY December 27th at 4p PST. REGISTER HERE.   Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast @samanthaskelly   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

In this episode, we speak with the founder of Pause Breathwork — Samantha Skelly. In her 13 years of Breathwork, she shares about how it all started, the benefits of Breathwork, her past issues with body image and eating disorders, the importance of self-awareness, and being in a relationship as a powerful woman. [4:16] Pause Breathwork “The mind has all these limitations and protectors and everything that stops us from expanding into everything that we are… with Breathwork, we're able to cut through all the noise.” [5:43] How it Started “I was struggling really badly with disordered eating, body image issues, and the whole thing; I was doing every sort of mindset hack that I could possibly do.” [9:34] The Benefits “We don't want to give people more than what they can handle... The breath helps us essentially unhook from the mind.” [13:24] Listening to Ourselves “So many things are in our world where we think we're being productive but really it's just eating away on our soul.” [15:50] Taking Breaks “My brain and my body need to relax and that's okay.” [19:18] Power and Potential “It's so cool once we get out of our own way, how much untapped power and potential we all have.” [20:53] Body Image “I overexercise or overeat or restrict; I just keep messing with my food and my body in order to feel good with things.” [25:00] Awareness “Awareness is the medicine… It's not about shaming the needs, but finding different strategies to meet the needs.” [30:31] The Clients “There's a whole range of different people with different desires who uses the App.” [34:19] Powerful Woman “It's going to take a man of equal power but different power to be able to hold you in your greatness.” [38:24] Powerful Creators “I'm gonna be patient in this little waiting…Even if it's not true, we're gonna make it true, because we create our reality.” [39:21] Undergoing Breathwork “The body is gonna give us whatever the body needs to process or heal or awaken in that moment, and our job is just to surrender to the breath.”   Follow Samantha on instagram @samanthaskelly Please download, rate & review this episode and share it with friends!  Connect with Kelly here: Follow Me on Instagram at @chaselifewithkelly  Follow Me on TikTok at @iamkellychase Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Join the ChaseLife with Kelly Community! Courses & Coaching Kelly's Favorites Visit Our Website!  

With the mission of helping 1 billion people by 2030, Samantha started examining the underlying causes of anxiety, trauma, and stress in 2014 with her first Hay House best-selling book. Eventually, it grew the movement into the comprehensive wellness brand that Pause is today, supporting over 10,000 clients in 30+ countries worldwide. The post 274: Utilizing Breath for Recovery, Transformation, and Performance with Samantha Skelly appeared first on .

Quote: “Are you feeling like you can access more of your potential? If there are stories that you keep telling yourself or you keep telling other people about what you want to do but you're not doing it because you're holding onto all this other stuff…then that's something to take a look at.” – Light Watkins Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Light Watkins–celebrity meditation teacher, podcast host, speaker, and author. We explore Light's new book, Travel Light, and his journey towards spiritual minimalism. Our conversation is intentionally unintentional. We talk about it all, from the importance of chance encounters to the hidden lessons in everyday experiences. You'll finish this episode with practical tools and inspiration for living a more mindful and fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about… Dispelling common misconceptions about meditation. Differentiating between inner voices to lessen chaos and increase clarity. Developing mindfulness practices to unpack emotional baggage and create space for more desirable outcomes. Cultivating gratitude and seeking silver linings in everyday experiences. Bio: Light Watkins is a speaker, best-selling author of four mindfulness books, and meditation teacher of celebs like Meghan Markle and comedian Eric Andre. Quick back story: in 2018, Light gave away all of his possessions and started living from a single carry-on bag. And a year later, he realized he still had too much stuff and downsized to a backpack. It was during this time that Light started developing the concept of Spiritual Minimalism, which is a new take on regular ol' minimalism. Connect with Light: Follow him on Instagram @lightwatkins. Become a spiritual minimalist & check out his new book Travel Light. Catch Light's interview with Neeta on your preferred streaming platform.   If you loved this episode, you'll also love… Episode 128: Breathwork is a Gift to Yourself with Samantha Skelly. Apple | Spotify Episode 78: Gene Keys, Human Design, and The Power of Self-Awareness in Personal Transformation with Victoria Fenton. Apple | Spotify Episode 56: Jason Nemer: How To Move, Connect, Play, and Cultivate Trust With Acroyoga. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: How can you “travel light” and incorporate a regular meditation practice into your daily routine to quiet the mind and listen to your heart's voice? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Hey loves! Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking  my FREE quiz here →  theemotionalreset.com/quiz  For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my 27,000 Newsletter here at → yourweeklyreset.com If the only thing you do today is head over to iTunes, we would love your support in allowing us to expand and GROW! Please consider taking just 5 mins to write us a 5 -star review. It would mean the world, and allows us to get even bigger guests. When you do, please send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we'll send you a FREE GIFT of my 12-month self- care calendar.

Share This Episode On: In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Johan Stoop, who shares insights from his experience at “Pause Breathwork,” a wellness company founded by Samantha Skelly. Johan discusses the importance of alignment within a leadership team and how it contributes to effective decision-making and growth. He also reveals the journey […] The post Ep. 312 – COO, Pause Breathwork, Johan Stoop appeared first on COO Alliance.

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Johan Stoop, who shares insights from his experience at “Pause Breathwork,” a wellness company founded by Samantha Skelly. Johan discusses the importance of alignment within a leadership team and how it contributes to effective decision-making and growth. He also reveals the journey of transitioning from a […] The post Ep. 312 – COO, Pause Breathwork, Johan Stoop appeared first on COO Alliance.

Content Warning: Various sensitive topics are mentioned briefly. Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with the incomparable Samantha Skelly CEO/Founder of Pause Breathwork, a trailblazer who has consistently chosen the path less traveled, striving to redefine the way we navigate life. With an unquenchable thirst for a life enriched with joy, vitality, and exuberance, Samantha has dedicated herself to unraveling the intricate tapestry of human potential and encouraging us all to harness our own power. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with Samantha Skelly. Tune in and uncover the treasure trove of emotions that resides within you and learn how to wield this potent force to create the life you've always dreamed of. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathwork https://www.pausebreathwork.com/products https://www.samanthaskelly.com/about

I am so excited to share this conversation with my pal and breathwork expert, Samantha Skelly.  Sam led a 30-minute breathwork session at a peer mastermind we attended earlier this year, and let me tell you, it was profound. She has 14 years of experience in this space and her energy is so amazing.  I invited her on the show to share her journey and explain how breathwork can help us heal trauma and return to our bodies. I hope you enjoy her wisdom as much as I did. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/529 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating podcast episode, listeners are treated to an intimate and heartfelt conversation between Brenda Winkle and Samantha Skelly. The episode kicks off with Brenda expressing her deep gratitude towards Samantha for being an extraordinary mentor and for positively impacting her life in countless ways. They delve into the significance of authenticity and the importance of openly sharing both the triumphs and challenges that life presents. Samantha recounts the pivotal moment when the idea for Pause Breathwork dropped in, igniting a passionate fire within her. Listeners are captivated by Samantha's unwavering dedication and enthusiasm, as she paints a vivid picture of the transformative power of breathwork. Throughout the episode, Brenda and Samantha engage in a dynamic conversation, exploring the intricacies of Samantha's journey and the profound effects of breathwork. The highlights of the episode include Samantha's vivid storytelling, her ability to convey the passion that drives her, and the invaluable insights she shares with listeners. Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the transformative power of breathwork. Brenda and Samantha's heart-to-heart chat is sure to leave listeners feeling motivated, empowered, and eager to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery. About Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath. Through Pause's signature trauma-informed somatic coaching program, breathwork facilitator training, and live events, she provides uniquely accessible somatic and emotional healing resources while also equipping clients with the tools and strategies to create and scale their own 6-figure wellness businesses. She has trained and certified nearly 1,000 people in 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide. With the mission of helping 1 billion people by 2030, Samantha started examining the underlying causes of anxiety, trauma, and stress in 2014 with her first Hay House best-selling book. Eventually growing the movement into the comprehensive wellness brand that Pause is today, supporting over 10,000 clients in 30+ countries worldwide. Her sustainable healing solutions have revolutionized the self-help industry, challenging the old “Band-Aids on bullet wounds” approach that kept people trapped in the yo-yo effect. She's been featured on Global TV, Shaw, NBC, CBC, The Doctors Show, and BBC. And in publications like Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Elephant Journal, and The Prevail Project. Samantha hosts the top-rated podcast ‘The Sam Skelly Show' which has had millions of downloads over the last 5 years. A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Samantha currently resides in San Diego, California. When she's not challenging the wellness and self-help industry or positively transforming lives, you can usually find her surfing, dancing, and supporting anti-trafficking efforts through her philanthropic initiatives. Here are the takeaways... Intuition comes through in a variety of ways. It might be a deep intuitive knowing, something you hear, or something that you see, or feel in your body. Personal and emotional responsibility are essential components for success. Blaming external factors or other people can hinder our growth. Instead, we should view challenges and triggers as opportunities for evolution and improvement. It's a mindset shift that can truly transform your life. Sam believes that every person has a unique soul frequency that can be the perfect medicine for someone else. Keep your focus on reaching the people who resonate with your message and creating a community where everyone's gifts are valued. Lastly, we touched on the significance of our environment and how it affects our energy. As we do spiritual and energy work, we become more sensitive and aware, making our surroundings even more crucial. Connect with Samantha Skelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly Website: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/samantha-skelly/ Try Breathwork Breathwork to Strengthen and Trust Intuition: https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe Pause Breathwork App Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/affiliate-app-one-month/?tap_a=115239-993745&ref=brenda&el=Affiliate (This is an affiliate link) Become a Pause Trama Informed Breathwork Faciliator: https://fas.st/t/vW2ceyUr (This is an affiliate link) Connect with Brenda Free breathwork and Masterclass: Awaken Your Abundant Potential: Unlocking the Path to Prosperity on 8/8/23 at 9 am PT. 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A seemingly perfect date gone very wrong, powerful sex that involved no nakedness or penetration and a listener question on hands-free orgasms!  A few things you'll learn about in the episode: Why we need to take care of ourselves after breakups The importance of feeling, rather than ignoring, our feelings The importance of feeling in your body, aka embodiment A simple breathing/energetic sex exercise A throw-back “think-gasm” story Hands-free orgasms tips Learn more about Samantha Skelly's breath work and download the Pause Breathwork app at pausebreathwork.com/app. Learn more about GS Youngblood at gsyoungblood.com.  Check out The Pleasure Chest's latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Today, I'm joined by the Queen of Breakthwork, Samantha Skelly! Enjoy!   "Vibration is your contribution. When we can really connect to that deep part of us, and everything we do and create is from that place, that's the greatest gift we can give."   In today's episode, we talk about: How your breath is your own remedy for your points of suffering Where true confidence comes from How to start with breathwork Meditation vs Breathwork How breathwork is reparenting yourself   Samantha Skelly is the founder of Pause Breathwork. She's been working with the power of the breath for 13 years in her own healing and transformation. Her personal mission is to help the world expand, wake up, and live in a peaceful and abundant state.   Breathwork changed Samantha's life at a time when she didn't see the light. She found it while on a soul-searching journey in Bali. Since she felt the power of the breath and it helped her heal her anxiety & disordered eating, she knew it was her mission to share the power of the breath with the world...    Pause Breathwork is the largest online educator for people to become Certified Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitators. They have thousands of trained facilitators in 27 countries around the world, and Samantha's next big focus is making breathwork accessible & affordable to humanity, worldwide.   Loves, this is such a powerful episode where you'll learn it ALL about breathwork and how it's the best gift you can give yourself. Enjoy!   Connect with Samantha:   - Find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaskelly. - Learn more about Pause Breathwork's training here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 30: Sharing your bravest story with Selena Soo. Apple | Spotify   - You'll love Episode 38:  Exploring the Art of Creativity & The Answers are Within with Amber Rae. Apple | Spotify   - Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander' is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co, you will get your FREE gift!

How do you allow more joy into your every day? Cathy coaches a student, Angela, who wants to be a joy consultant but struggles to open up to more joy in her life. Then Samantha Skelly, founder & CEO of Pause Breathwork shares how breathwork can be a powerful healing practice that transforms your mindset and wellbeing. You'll learn how to connect back to your divine self, how to stop co-creating a life that drains your energy, and how your contribution unlocks the door to your joy. - Sign up for Abundant Ever After at the presale price ($1500 off!) at Cathyheller.com/join and use code "expansion" - Join Cathy and Samantha Skelly for a free breathwork training, April 18th @ 5 pm PT Cathyheller.com/breathe - Follow Samantha Skelly on Instagram @samanthaskelly  - Get Sam's programs & the Pause Breathwork app at Pausebreathwork.com - Angela's Linktree https://linktr.ee/lets_design_a_life_of_joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Summary After everything we've been through in the past few years, anxiety in our population is at an all-time high. You may have felt it yourself.  Dr. Tâmara Castelo has seen this firsthand with her patients. After over 12 years in her career as a doctor, once the pandemic hit she had to shift her way of working. She needed to figure out the best ways to reduce anxiety in her patients to provide the best support through such a highly stressful time.  As an expert in Chinese medicine, she has tons of experience helping others move out of a state of anxiety. And she helps patients understand how to become more attuned to their bodies. This helps reduce anxiousness, tension, stress, and discomfort. We often forget to connect with our body or really tap into what our body needs. So often, stress and anxiety can actually present physically in our bodies. Understanding what these physical manifestations mean can help us get to the real root of the problem.  In this podcast, Dr. Castelo teaches us about how our body tries to speak to us when we're constantly experiencing things like anxiety and perceived stress, pain, or migraines. She'll also dive into the discussion of sleep, and how to prioritize it to help manage our physical and mental health. She'll explain to you the secret to the optimal amount of sleep you should get every night.  If you've been dealing with anxiety, migraines, body aches, or stress– this podcast is for you. Dr. Castelo teaches us so much about looking into your body and recognizing what it needs.  You can make these observations of your body through powerful rituals that Dr. Castelo explains further in this show. She goes deeper into this concept in her book The Power of Rituals: Small Habits, Big Changes for your Well-being and Health.  But listen to this podcast now to immediately start implementing these simple and effective rituals to ease your anxiety and improve your life!  Plus, don't forget that today's the last day to enter the 500th episode giveaway on the Essentially You podcast! All you have to do is take a minute to subscribe and rate the show, then go to Drmariza.com/500giveaway to enter to win. We'll be announcing 3 winners on March 14th, so you won't want to miss that podcast either! Quotes “When we can understand our bodies, we can really learn how to heal.” “One of the things that I love so much, especially for women, is rituals that help them to reduce burnout, stress, and anxiety and overwhelm.”  “People think that the overload is when you are going through [an anxiety attack], but it's not actually– it's the effect after that is the problem” “We've got to be more tuned in with our body and especially our physical body– and really connect into that deeper sense of ‘what is going on'. Because that's going to really support setting in the rituals and doing the things that are really going to support us.”  Resources Mentioned Dr. Castelo's Book: THE POWER OF RITUALS: Small Habits, Big Changes for Your Well-Being and Health Dr. Tamara Castelo's Website Connect with Dr. Castelo: Instagram, Youtube Related Episodes #397: Start Getting Deep, Restful Sleep Tonight with These 5 Hacks #222: Approachable, Effective Strategies for Managing ANxiety Even During Difficult Times with Cameron Rogers #180: How to Overcome the Anxiety Pandemic by Managing Your Mindset with Dr. Joan Rosenberg #144: Using Breath to Heal Anxiety, Addiction, and Much, Much More with Samantha Skelly #99: Learn How to Not Just "Cope" or "Manage" Anxiety, but Truly Say Goodby to Anxiety for Good with Stephanie Dalfonzo

Samantha Skelly is such a vibrant and fascinating guest! She wrote her book several years ago - Hungry for Happiness: Stop Emotional Eating and Start Loving Yourself. And this is what she says about it: This book is how I turned my mess into my message. The journey of struggling with emotional eating, exercise addition & severe body image issues - within these pages contains the most effective & impactful tools to heal emotional eating for good. You can tell from her words that she's got a great sense of humor and adventure! And now, she's helping people all over the world with breath. That's right - she's teaching people how to breathe - the right way. And here's her own editorial take on that! "If you're reading this thinking ‘what kind of hippy sh*t is this?' - you're not alone, before I tried it, I too thought it was all hype.Then I had an experience that healed me in ways I never knew possible. And that's my wish for you." I know you'll enjoy her as you come breathe along with us! She has a new app to help you as well, called "Pause Breathwork". Thanks to BetterHelp for once again sponsoring this episode of SelfWork! BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! You can order my book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!