Carrie - I Want To vs. I Have To: Living From Opportunity Instead of Obligation

Carrie - I Want To vs. I Have To: Living From Opportunity Instead of Obligation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie explores the two attitudes that shape every experience: the “I want to” energy versus the “I have to” mindset. Drawing on stories from her teaching days, her personal health and fitness journey, and her daily life as a mother and daughter, she illustrates how choice and perspective transform even the hardest tasks into opportunities for growth, joy, and connection. From showing up to Pilates because of the women who inspire her, to walking on the treadmill while enjoying a guilty pleasure, to teaching students who might not love math but are willing to grow, Carrie shows how energy, mindset, and purpose affect both your experience and the people around you. Featuring the powerful saying from one of her best friends, “Everything in life is either an opportunity or an obligation,” this episode invites listeners to notice their own energy, reframe their mindset, and lean into I want to instead of I have to. By the end, listeners are challenged to take one action today with intention and choice, transforming ordinary moments into meaningful ones and creating a ripple of positivity in their lives.

Carrie - The Teachers Who Change Lives (And What They Know That Everyone Else Should)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer — a former math teacher of 31 years, mom of three, and life coach — explores the hidden skills of teachers who don’t just deliver content, but change lives. Drawing from decades in the classroom, parenting, and coaching, Carrie reveals how emotional intelligence, presence, and reading the room can transform every area of life. You’ll learn how to: * Recognize and respond to energy in any space, from classrooms to boardrooms to family dinners * Foster growth and confidence in yourself and others by asking the right questions and listening deeply * Apply the habits of master teachers to parenting, leadership, friendship, and self-development * Walk with people in a way that creates trust, safety, and opportunity for transformation This episode is for anyone who feels shifted in life — someone who has spent years caring for others and now is asking, “Who am I now?” Carrie shows that the same skills that create life-changing classrooms can help you build connection, confidence, and identity wherever you are, and invites you to take small, actionable steps toward growth while offering guidance, reflection, and coaching support. Whether you’re a parent, a leader, a friend, or simply someone ready to level up, this episode offers practical tools, vivid stories, and the courage to notice, adjust, and choose differently — one moment at a time.

Carrie - Domain & Range: Who Has Access to Your Life

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530787/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer explores how the math concept of domain and range mirrors our real-life boundaries and relationships. Using stories from her 31-year teaching career, personal experiences, and playful references to Dora, Boots, and Swiper, she shows how the people we allow in — and how much access they get — directly influences our energy, peace, and joy. Listeners are guided to reflect on who consistently drains or lifts them, and to create a “life graph” to visualize the impact of their domain on their range. With coaching examples, personal reflections, and actionable insights, this episode helps anyone feeling exhausted, overextended, or in transition recognize patterns, set boundaries, and protect the treasures of their life.

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/