What if the very thing that once made you strong is now what’s holding you back?

In this powerful episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie sits down with midlife fitness expert, ultramarathoner, Ironman triathlete, and author Heike Yates to explore why pushing harder eventually stops working — and how to rebuild your life, body, and confidence in a way that finally feels aligned.

This conversation is for:
• Parents learning how to guide without controlling
• High achievers who feel tired, stuck, or disconnected from their bodies
• Midlife women and men who want energy, strength, and confidence without burning out
• Anyone who senses it’s time to evolve past the version of themselves that once worked

Before diving into the SPARK framework, Carrie shares a gripping story about her middle son — the youngest competitor in the Ironman in Waco, Texas — and how his endurance journey reflects the way many of us respond to change by pushing forward. For him, it was a way to stay connected to movement, purpose, and himself during a season of change. As his mom, Carrie saw a young man choosing challenge as a way to stay grounded — and it changed the way she sees resilience.

Together, Carrie and Heike unpack the SPARK framework, nervous system regulation, sustainable strength, and what it really means to partner with your body instead of fighting it.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t this working anymore?” — this episode is for you.

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