What do you do when you finally admit you're unhappy and the world is falling apart around you? In this episode, Hélène shares the radical experiment that transformed 2020 from a year of tragedy into her most fun year yet, and how you can do the same.

During a year-long deployment in 2020, Hélène made a bold decision: to shift from nihilism ("nothing matters, so what's the point?") to absurdism ("nothing matters, so why the fuck not?"). This philosophical pivot became the foundation for her "Year of Fun, "a transformative period where she prioritized pleasure, challenged limiting beliefs, and discovered what it truly means to lead from your own light.

Learn practical tools for holding yourself accountable to joy, including:

• Creating "honored hours" for yourself
• Shifting from lifeboat to lighthouse leadership
• Rewriting unconscious rules that don't serve you
• Curating your environment for self-expression
• Embodying your most fun self

This episode is for ambitious rebels ready to stop performing for others and start building a life that actually lights them up—even when the world feels chaotic.Ready to dive deeper? Join Le Salon, Hélène's free community on Telegram for weekly insights, journal prompts, and bite-sized wisdom without the social media doomscroll. www.helenecanhelp.com/salonInterested in working together? Check out current offers at www.helenecanhelp.com, or reach out directly at hello@helenecanhelp.com.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction: When You're Unhappy & The World Is Falling Apart
02:15 - The Power of Uncertainty & Fresh Starts
04:45 - Nihilism vs. Absurdism: Shifting Your Philosophy
07:30 - Limiting Belief: "I'm Not Fun"
10:00 - Redefining Fun on Your Terms
12:15 - Lighthouse vs. Lifeboat: A New Way to Lead
16:00 - Tool #1: Creating Honored Hours
19:00 - Getting Support: Coaches & Therapists
21:30 - Tool #2: Learning Something New & Moving Your Body
24:00 - Tool #3: Rewriting the Rules
26:30 - Tool #4: Curating Your Environment & Self-Expression
30:00 - Tool #5: Your Fun Archetype
32:15 - Warning: Don't Let Fun Become Achievement
34:00 - Closing: Finding Your Joy