Carrie - The Messy Middle

Send us Fan MailIn 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.