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In this heartfelt episode of Project You 2.2, we reflect on the last messages Eric Dane shared for his children — a powerful, posthumous gift full of life lessons. Best known as Dr. McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, Eric’s words aren’t just for his kids — they’re a blueprint for all of us:

•  Stay present and let go of regrets. 
•  Fall in love with life, purpose, and the people around you. 
•  Choose your friends wisely and nurture meaningful connections. 
•  Fight for your spirit and resilience, even when life gets hard. 

Join me, Carrie Helmer, as we unpack these lessons and explore how to apply them to your relationships, work, and everyday life. If you’re ready to step into your next chapter, live fully, and find more clarity and courage, this episode is for you.

Visit www.projectyou22.org or email me at [email protected] to schedule a free call and see how you can take intentional steps toward your most fulfilled life.

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What are the things in life that no one can take from you?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie Helmer shares the story of her son and father training side by side for their black belts—an experience that almost never happened. What began as a simple “yes” turned into years of growth, connection, resilience, and unforgettable moments.

Through this story, Carrie unpacks a truth so many of us face: we often say no to the very things that could change us because they feel like too much—too hard, too time-consuming, too uncomfortable.

But what if those are the exact moments that shape who we become?

This episode is a reminder that the most meaningful parts of life aren’t just the outcomes—they’re the relationships built, the confidence gained, and the version of yourself you step into along the way.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, holding back, or waiting for the “right time,” this conversation will challenge you to rethink what’s possible.

Because time will pass either way… the question is, what will you have built?

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Ever feel like your brain leaves the room mid-conversation? Or your teen can’t stay on task no matter how hard they try? ADHD isn’t laziness...it’s a brain wired to notice everything at once. In this episode, I share real-life strategies from my classroom and my home—creative, playful, and practical ways to help teens and adults focus, engage, and succeed. From “snow globe resets” to bouncy balls, micro-steps, and sensory hacks, we explore tools that work in the moment and build confidence over time.

I also share inspiring stories, small experiments that make a big difference, and how to help brains thrive without shame. Whether you’re a parent, adult, or educator, this episode gives actionable strategies to guide attention, celebrate small wins, and turn ADHD challenges into real-life victories.

For more information on working with me through 1:1 coaching, visit www.projectyou22.org or email me at [email protected].

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What would change if the body you’re living in wasn’t yours — but borrowed from someone you deeply love?

In this Project You 2.2 follow-up episode, Greg Helmer builds on Carrie’s powerful mindset shift and offers three practical ways to treat your body with stewardship instead of shame:

• Why endurance is about consistency, not intensity
• How stewardship changes the questions you ask about your health
• What one intentional choice a day can do over seven days

Drawing from endurance sport, leadership, faith, and lived experience, this episode reframes health as a long game — and challenges listeners to give their body back better than they found it.

A grounding listen for anyone who’s been pushing, neglecting, or waiting to “get it together.”

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What would change if the body you’re living in wasn’t yours… but borrowed from someone you deeply love? This episode explores a transformative mindset that can shift your health journey in the most gentle, powerful way.

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For 31 years, Carrie Helmer taught students how to solve for X—finding the missing number, balancing equations, and showing your work. But as retirement approached, she realized there was one equation she’d never solved for herself: Joy = ?

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie shares her journey of rediscovering joy beyond grades, schedules, and expectations. From backyard adventures and Barbie houses as a child, to learning to say “yes” to life’s scary, exhilarating moments as an adult, she reveals the lessons that transformed her life—and how they can transform yours.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or like life is passing by while you wait for the “right moment” to feel happy, this episode is for you. Carrie breaks down the simple formula she now lives by: 

Joy = (Presence + Purpose + Play) ÷ Expectations, 

and shows how stepping out of your comfort zone can ignite joy, confidence, and meaningful connection.

Tune in to hear how you can start choosing joy today—and take the first steps toward the life you’ve always wanted.

Ready to start living your best life? Visit www.projectyou22.org or email Carrie at [email protected] to schedule a free call and explore how coaching can help you uncover joy, confidence, and your spark for life.

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In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie sits down with Kelsey Hammack, a 24-year-old American Sign Language interpreter who’s mastered the art of reflection, journaling, and self-discovery at a young age. We explore the pressures of perfectionism, the anxiety tied to chasing straight A’s, and how life experiences, including loss and personal growth, shape the way we approach expectations.

Kelsey shares how releasing the need for perfection allowed her to become more present, productive, and at peace. We also discuss journaling as a tool for insight, navigating body image and fitness, and how turning personal growth into action can open doors to exciting new opportunities, like her upcoming work in interpreting for recorded media content.

This episode is for high-achieving students, young adults, and parents who want to understand how pressure, grades, and expectations can impact well-being, and how to shift from striving to truly living.

Key Takeaways:

    •    How to release perfectionism and reconnect with yourself.

    •    The importance of self-reflection and journaling for growth.

    •    Shifting focus from fear-driven success to love-driven action.

    •    Insight for parents on supporting children without adding pressure.

    •    Turning personal growth into meaningful opportunities.

Tune in to hear Kelsey’s inspiring story and practical advice for anyone ready to stop performing and start living fully.

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This episode delivers three leadership lessons that shape lives and break cycles:

• Why high expectations are an act of belief — not pressure
• How accountability paired with love builds real endurance
• What it takes to become the person someone else needs to believe again

Through the true story of Charlie — an underdog turned champion runner, U.S. Army veteran, and deeply present father — Greg Helmer explores how one leader’s belief can change a life, and how that life can change the next generation.

A powerful listen for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone called to hold the line for someone else.

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In this episode of Project You 2.2, we explore the universal human desire to leave a mark on the world. From childhood scratches on desks and trees to the stories we carry as adults, our need to be remembered is less about fame and more about significance—about the impact we have on others.

Through reflection, psychology, and gentle coaching, we examine the difference between being seen and being meaningful, and how we can live with intention in the time we have. You’ll be invited to pause, consider what truly matters, and take one deliberate step toward leaving a lasting, quiet legacy in the lives around you.

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What happens after the dream comes true?

In Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation, Carrie Helmer and Broadway actress Carly Jibson move beyond the spotlight and into the moments that shaped who she is today.

From stepping away from a rising career to be with her mother during a stage four cancer diagnosis… to navigating loss, identity, relationships, and the pressure to keep going—this episode reveals the side of success most people don’t see.

Together, they explore:

• How life’s hardest seasons can redefine your priorities
• The emotional reality behind chasing big dreams
• Confidence, body image, and the inner voice, so many women struggle with
• What it really means to grow, evolve, and stay grounded through it all

This episode is raw, reflective, and full of the kind of truth that stays with you long after it ends.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something more… but held back by fear, doubt, or uncertainty—this conversation will meet you there.

Because the real story isn’t just about achieving the dream…

It’s about who you become along the way.