Project You 2.2

Carrie Helmer
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Project You 2.2 is your go-to podcast for navigating life transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Hosted by Carrie Helmer, a retired teacher and health coach. Each episode dives into practical strategies for mindset shifts, personal growth, and actionable steps to create the life you want. From transforming your health and fitness to mastering your emotions and setting bold goals, Project You 2.2 shows you how to connect with yourself, rewire your subconscious, and take intentional steps to level up. Tune in to find inspiration and motivation as you put yourself first and glow up.

  1. 1D AGO

    Carrie - From the Back of My Classroom to the ER with Dr. O'Brien

    What does it take to step up, even when no one is watching? In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer reunites with former student Chanel O’Brien, now an ER physician and medical director, to unpack the small choices, discipline, and mindset shifts that create extraordinary lives. Chanel (Dr. O'Brien) shares her journey from a high school student quietly showing up in the back of the classroom to leading in high-stakes emergency rooms—revealing lessons on confidence, overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and turning discomfort into growth. Listeners will come away with practical insight into how to build presence, resilience, and consistent habits that quietly yet powerfully transform their lives—whether you’re a teen finding your path or an adult chasing your next version of yourself. This episode is for anyone ready to turn ordinary decisions into extraordinary results.

    59 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Greg - The Messy Middle Is Bigger Than You Think — And That’s the Point

    In this Friday follow-up to Carrie’s episode on the messy middle, Greg Helmer explores why the most uncomfortable phase of change often feels overwhelming — and why that doesn’t mean something is wrong. Drawing from leadership experience, including a district-wide transition from Microsoft Word to Google Docs and MacBooks to Chromebooks, Greg shows how resistance, frustration, and pushback are natural parts of growth. This episode reframes the messy middle as a necessary season of sorting, endurance, and becoming — reminding listeners that what feels disruptive now often becomes foundational later.

    9 min

  3. FEB 4

    Carrie - The Messy Middle

    In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer dives into the messy middle — that challenging, frustrating, and often overwhelming part of any journey where progress feels slow, life feels chaotic, and giving up seems easier than continuing. Through heartfelt storytelling from her own life, including her weight loss journey, her college and teaching experiences, and building a coaching business from scratch after retirement, Carrie shows listeners that struggle is not failure — it’s part of growth. She shares practical lessons on how to navigate setbacks, push through overwhelm, and take life “one drawer at a time,” while offering empathy, encouragement, and actionable strategies to keep moving forward. Whether you’re facing health challenges, career transitions, or personal reinvention, this episode will remind you that the messy middle is temporary — and the breakthroughs on the other side are worth every step.

    13 min

  4. JAN 30

    Greg - Identity Under Pressure: The Decision, the Nervous System, and the “Athlete Year” Mindset

    In this Friday follow-up to Carrie’s interview with Mikayla Jai, Greg breaks down the neuroscience and psychology behind real transformation: identity, decision-making, nervous system regulation, and the courage to move before you feel “ready.” You’ll hear why “ready” is often a lie your brain uses to protect you, how an athlete's mindset blends discipline with recovery, and how micro-actions build a new identity over time. This episode ends with a practical challenge to stop negotiating with your goals and start honoring your decisions — one day at a time.

    12 min

  5. JAN 28

    Carrie & Mikayla Jai - "When the Leap Comes Before the Proof"

    What does it take to say yes before you feel ready? In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie sits down with mindset coach Mikayla Jai to explore courage, identity, and the moments that quietly shape who we become. From early responsibility and teenage resilience to leading with calm under pressure, Mikayla shares how trusting yourself before the proof arrives can change everything. Together, they reflect on a transformative retreat in Italy and Greece — filled with unexpected challenges, laughter, and powerful lessons in composure, leadership, and self-trust. This conversation explores the mindset shifts that enable you to stop waiting for permission, release self-doubt, and step into the version of yourself that can foster growth, success, and abundance. If you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling a pull toward something new, or wondering if you’re “ready,” this episode is your reminder: the courage you’re looking for may already be inside you. Listen, lean in, and take the leap anyway.

    1h 3m

  6. JAN 23

    Greg - Showing Up Fully: Energy, Authenticity, and the Courage to Be “Too Much”

    In this Friday follow-up to Carrie’s interview with Rachael Gray (105.3 Hot FM), Greg explores what it really means to show up fully without losing yourself. Drawing on themes of energy regulation, routine, criticism, kindness, and identity, this episode blends neuroscience, mindset, leadership, and endurance to help listeners stop shrinking and start aligning. If you’ve ever been labeled “too much,” exhausted by expectations, or unsure how to protect your energy while staying authentic, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a grounded challenge for the week ahead.

    12 min

  7. JAN 21

    Carrie & Rachael Gray - "You're Not Too Much: Owning Your Voice and Your Life"

    What does it really take to show up every day when life is messy, loud, and unpredictable? In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Gray, morning radio host on 105.3 Hot FM in Grand Rapids, MI. She is a mom, storyteller, and one of the most unapologetic real humans you'll ever meet. From live radio mishaps and parenting fails to early mornings, mental health, and learning when to rest, Rachael shares what it looks like to live life fully - without pretending to have it all figured out.  With humor, honesty, and heart, this conversation dives into juggling career and family, being "too much" in a world that asks you to be smaller, finding courage outside your comfort zone, and why kindness still matters most. You'll laugh, reflect, and walk away feeling seen - and maybe a little braver about being yourself.  Perfect for anyone balancing a lot, questioning their pace, or just needing a reminder that you're not alone in the chaos.

    1h 8m

  8. JAN 16

    Greg - Eliminating Excuses: When Preparation Meets Reality

    In this Friday follow-up to Carrie’s episode on eliminating excuses, Greg Helmer explores why “I can’t” is rarely about ability and almost always about choice. Drawing from Lead with Endurance and his recent journey from foot surgery to completing the Palm Beach Marathon, Greg shows the difference between making excuses and making adjustments. Through real-world training challenges, mindset shifts, and honest reflection, this episode invites listeners to stop negotiating with fear and start moving forward — even when conditions aren’t perfect.

    11 min
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Project You 2.2 is your go-to podcast for navigating life transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Hosted by Carrie Helmer, a retired teacher and health coach. Each episode dives into practical strategies for mindset shifts, personal growth, and actionable steps to create the life you want. From transforming your health and fitness to mastering your emotions and setting bold goals, Project You 2.2 shows you how to connect with yourself, rewire your subconscious, and take intentional steps to level up. Tune in to find inspiration and motivation as you put yourself first and glow up.

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  • Creator
    Carrie Helmer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Project You 2.2
  • Show Website
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