Project You 2.2

Carrie - Kiss My Asymptote: When Almost Is Enough

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie uses the idea of an asymptote — a dotted line that a graph approaches but never touches — as a metaphor for the way we chase approval, perfection, peace, control, and the feeling of being “enough.” Through a story from her 31 years as a math teacher, personal reflection, and gentle truth-telling, Carrie explores why we stay in motion even when we’re exhausted — and how chasing often protects us from slowing down, feeling, grieving, forgiving, and releasing what no longer fits. This episode invites listeners to notice the invisible lines they’ve been running toward and asks a deeper question: What might shift if you stopped chasing — and started listening? With warmth, honesty, and practical insight, Carrie reminds us that what we avoid doesn’t disappear — it waits — and that real growth begins when we choose to meet ourselves with openness instead of striving. A grounding episode for anyone who feels something is changing, but doesn’t yet know what comes next.

Carrie & Dr. Kavin Mistry - Want to Live Longer? The Daily Switches That Control Your Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] Carrie sits down with Dr. Kavin Mistry, a board-certified neuroradiologist with over two decades of clinical experience imaging the brain, spine, and nervous system. Discover how tiny, everyday habits—like the way you breathe—can dramatically impact your health, longevity, and overall well-being. In this episode of Project You 2.2, Dr. Mistry breaks down complex science into actionable tips, from understanding your nervous system and mitochondria to the surprising importance of walking barefoot and protecting your telomeres. Carrie brings her signature teacher’s clarity, translating cutting-edge research into practical advice you can apply today. Learn how to flip the switches in the cockpit of your health and live more fully, intentionally, and vibrantly. And if you’re ready to start designing the next version of your life with more clarity, energy, and purpose, I’d love to help guide that journey. www.projectyou22.org For more information on Dr. Mistry, visit https://kavinmistrymd.com/

Carrie - Still Your Child: When Love, Fear, and Trust Collide

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] What happens when love turns into worry… and worry turns into distance? In this deeply honest episode, Carrie speaks from the heart as a mother, former teacher of 31 years, and coach who has spent a lifetime creating safe spaces for hard conversations. She explores the tender space where parents, teens, and young adults collide — around college, relationships, identity, trust, and the fear of getting it wrong. Through personal stories, years of experience with students, and powerful metaphors, Carrie unpacks how both parents and kids wear armor — armor made of love, fear, and self-protection — and how that armor can quietly turn families into brick walls instead of bridges. This episode isn’t about having the right answers. It’s about staying connected when paths aren’t linear. It’s about remembering that beneath every conflict is love trying to reach love. If you’re a parent struggling to trust again… A teen or young adult afraid of disappointing the people you love… Or a family navigating change, uncertainty, or broken trust… This conversation is for you. Inside this episode: * Why parents’ fear often shows up as control — and kids’ fear as silence * How judgment (even loving judgment) can push connection further away * A powerful metaphor that explains why trust takes time to rebuild * What Carrie learned as a teacher about safety, identity, and exploration * Practical steps parents and young adults can take to lower defenses and rebuild trust * A reminder that your child is still your child — no matter the path they’re on This is an episode about compassion, courage, and choosing relationships — again and again. Use this link to contact me for a free call to see how we can work together, or visit my website at www.projectyou22.org https://www.projectyou22.org/contact [https://www.projectyou22.org/contact]

Carrie - The Cost of Reading the Room...When Empathy Becomes a Survival Skill

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] For decades, Carrie’s ability to “read the room” made her an exceptional teacher, leader, and advocate for her students. But what happens when empathy becomes conditioning — and your nervous system never powers down? In this episode, Carrie explores emotional vigilance, chronic relational stress, and the hidden cost of always being the one who senses, manages, and carries the emotional weight of the room. If you’re a helper, teacher, parent, coach, or leader who feels constantly on alert — this conversation is for you. You don’t have to lose your softness to reclaim your peace.

Carrie - What Books Teach Us: When to Stay, When to Quit, and How to Grow

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] What if the messy, frustrating middle of your life is exactly where growth is happening? In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie shares stories that are equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — from hiding behind the couch to avoid a VHS movie in high school, to helping her husband survive the chaos of a brand-new career after decades in education, to learning how small steps added up to a 50-pound weight loss. You’ll hear real-life examples of staying when it stretches you, quitting when it shrinks you, and discovering when a chapter has run its course. If you’ve ever felt impatient with your progress, overwhelmed by change, or unsure whether to stay or move on, this episode will leave you inspired, encouraged, and ready to take the next step in your story.