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Why do some days at work leave you energized…
while others leave you completely drained?

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer explores a powerful shift most people never stop to consider:

It’s not just what you’re doing…
it’s how you’re wired to work.

Through real-life stories—from helping a student go from a “zero” to 100% in minutes… to leading teams and observing workplace dynamics—Carrie breaks down why two people can be in the exact same role… and have completely different experiences.

You’ll learn:

• Why being “good” at something doesn’t mean it’s right for you
• The different ways people think, work, and process
• How misunderstanding your strengths leads to burnout
• Why we judge ourselves (and others) when we don’t understand these differences
• How to identify what actually gives you energy vs. what drains it

Because when you understand how you’re wired…
you stop forcing… and start flowing.

Ready to figure out what actually works for you?
Visit www.projectyou22.org to connect with Carrie and start building a life that fits you.

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What if the way you think about work… is the thing that’s keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer shares a deeply personal and honest look at work, purpose, and identity—through stories that will likely feel very familiar.

From watching her dad work long factory shifts…
to seeing her mom build quiet but powerful impact through cleaning homes…
to picking blueberries at 5am as a teenager…
to spending 31 years in the classroom…

Work isn’t always fulfilling.
It isn’t always easy.
And it doesn’t always feel aligned.

But it does shape who you become.

This episode explores:

• The pressure to “have it all figured out”
• The gap between responsibility and passion
• Why even meaningful work can feel heavy sometimes
• How to shift your experience without always changing your situation
• What it really looks like to evolve into your next chapter

If you’ve ever questioned your job… your direction… or whether you’re doing the “right” thing—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Ready for clarity in your next chapter?
Visit www.projectyou22.org to connect with Carrie and start the conversation.

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What would your younger self say to you if she could sit down across from you today?

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie reflects on a powerful moment sparked by Miley Cyrus’ lyrics, “Hey, you… it’s younger you… I’m just checking in to see if you still remember me.” What starts as a simple question turns into something deeper—an honest look at how we slowly lose touch with the parts of ourselves that once felt alive, hopeful, and free.

Somewhere along the way, life got busy. Responsibilities took over. And without even realizing it, many of us stopped dreaming, stopped feeling, and started just… going through the motions.

Through a story about a childhood dream, a meaningful moment in a grocery store, and a reminder that joy still exists in the smallest interactions, this episode invites you to reconnect with yourself.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck, or like life has become more about managing than living, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

And if something in this episode resonates with you, Carrie invites you to reach out and start a conversation. You don’t have to figure it out alone

www.projectyou22.org or email carrie@projectyou22.org