Thrive with Carrie
Welcome to the Thrive with Carrie Podcast, your uplifting haven for women in midlife who refuse to let society and age dictate their health journey! If you’re tired of feeling stuck in a rut, join us for cutting-edge holistic health tips mixed with laughter, grace, and practical wisdom.
Hosted by Carrie Chojnowski, a Holistic Gut Health Practitioner and Certified Health Coach, this podcast is your guide to navigating midlife with confidence, clarity, and vitality. Carrie knows what it’s like to feel lost and wonder if your body will ever feel “right” again. After battling numerous health issues herself, Carrie dug deep into holistic health and has gathered an arsenal of simple, effective strategies backed by science to improve those pesky midlife issues that so many women struggle with. From gut health to glucose and hormone balance, Carrie will empower you with actionable advice, easy-to-use tools, and a sprinkle of inspiration.
Whether you’re seeking weight loss solutions, hormone harmony, ways to reduce inflammation or practical tips to thrive, Carrie's got you! Reclaim your unique sparkle, shed what no longer serves you, and embrace a life of vitality, joy, and balance as you approach 50 and beyond.
So grab your favorite smoothie or cup of tea, kick back, and let’s embark on this empowering journey together. It’s time to step into your power, radiate confidence, and flourish like never before. It’s time to Thrive with Carrie!
Episodes
83 episodes
The Missing Piece in Midlife: Lipedema, Lymphatic Health and Why Your Body Feels "Stuck" (Episode 82)
If you feel like your body has changed in midlife—and no matter what you do, it’s just not responding—you are not crazy… and you are not alone.In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with lymphatic specialist and occup...
Busy Season Survival: Real-Life Ways to Stay Healthy When Life Is Nonstop (Episode 81)
If your life feels like pure chaos right now… this episode is for you.Between baseball games, end-of-year events, summer planning and packed schedules, it’s easy to feel like your health takes a backseat. But what if staying on track did...
MTHFR, Infertility & Advocacy: Meredith’s Journey from “Unexplained” to Answers (Episode 80)
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I’m joined by my friend Meredith Minor — photographer, wellness advocate, and mom — for a powerful conversation about fertility, MTHFR, and the importance of advocating for your health.After ...
MTHFR Explained: Why You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Off (Episode 79)
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but still don’t feel like yourself? Low energy. Brain fog. Mood swings. Hormone imbalances. Stubborn weight that won’t budge. And then you’re told… “your labs look normal.”I...
Berberine: The Metabolism & Blood Sugar Support Women in Midlife Are Talking About (Episode 78)
Berberine has been getting a lot of attention lately—some people even calling it “nature’s Ozempic.” But what actually is it, and how does it work in the body?In this episode of the Thrive with Carrie Podcast, I break dow...
Not a Magic Fix: What Actually Helps With Cravings & Food Noise (Episode 77)
In this solo episode, Carrie breaks down why cravings, “food noise,” and never quite feeling full are not a willpower problem ~ they’re often a regulation problem rooted in the gut–brain connection.You’ll learn:
Menopause, Muscle, and Longevity: What Women Weren’t Told (Episode 76)
What if much of what we’ve been told to expect in midlife… isn’t inevitable?In this conversation, Carrie sits down with registered nurse Denise Wills to talk about menopause, hormones, and why so many women are navigating this stage with...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why Winter Feels Hard & What Actually Helps (Episode 75)
As the days get shorter, many women notice shifts in mood, energy, sleep, and motivation — and it’s not “all in your head.” In this episode, we’re diving into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and why winter can feel especially hard, par...
From Pushing Hard to Thriving: What Turning 50 Taught Me About Rest (Episode 74)
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal reflection inspired by turning 50 — and a powerful shift I’m making in how I approach movement, work, and rest.For most of my life, I believed that pushing harder was the key to better results. Mor...
Rooted in Intention: Choosing Your Word for the Year (Episode 73)
Forget pressure-filled resolutions—this episode is all about choosing a word that supports who you’re becoming.Carrie shares how her past words (Intention → Abundance → Embrace) shaped her growth over the last three years and re...
My Alcohol-Free Journey: What Changed When I Got Curious with Maureen Benkovich (Episode 72)
A couple weeks before Christmas, Carrie shares a real-life update on her alcohol-free journey ~ what’s changed, what’s surprised her, and why this has become one of the most powerful shifts for her energy, mood, clarity, and presence.She...
How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Post-Holiday Crash (Episode 71)
This episode is your holiday survival guide — without restriction, guilt, or starting over on January 1st.Carrie walks you through why we tend to overeat this time of year and gives you five grounded, doable strategies to...
Presence over Protocol: Neo-Emotional Release & Integrative Care with Dr. Marisa Catapano (Episode 70)
What if the biggest multiplier for your health isn’t another supplement—but presence? In this conversation, Carrie sits down with Dr. Marisa Catapano, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (F...
Thankful on Purpose: How Gratitude Builds Resilience (and Better Digestion) (Episode 69)
After a busy season, Carrie is back—and kicking off November with a powerful reset: gratitude. Not the fluffy kind, but the kind that rewires your stress response and supports real, measurable health gains. In this episode, Carrie explains how ...
Beyond the Game: How to Fuel Your Student Athlete Like a Pro (Episode 68)
School. Sports. Travel teams. Homework. Life as a student athlete is demanding—and nutrition can make or break performance. In this episode, Carrie breaks down how to keep your athlete energized, focused, and resilient through smart fueling, hy...
Breaking Through Depression & Trauma: Exploring Ketamine & Innovative Mental Health Treatments with Gwen Dudley (Episode 67)
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with Gwen Dudley, Community Outreach Specialist at The Mood Center in Annapolis, to explore powerful new approaches to mental health care. Gwen shares her personal journey with grief an...
What Your Poop Is Telling You: Carrie's 5 P’s to Decode Your Gut (Episode 66)
Did you know that your daily bathroom trip is a built-in gut check?In this episode, Carrie breaks down the “5 P’s” of poop ~ Pattern, Pace, Physical appearance (Bristol chart), Pigmentation (color), and Pungency (smell) ~ to help ...
Beyond Quick Fixes: Root-Cause Healing & Self-Advocacy with Abby Tweeten (Episode 65)
What happens when the system you’ve worked in for years no longer feels aligned with true healing?In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with my dear friend, Abby Tweeten—a registered nurse turned holistic health advo...
Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Your Health Journey (Episode 64)
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, we’re tackling something every woman faces: setbacks. Whether it’s falling off routine after summer, hitting a plateau, struggling with fatigue, or life simply throwing curveballs—obstacles are pa...
Human Design & Midlife Alignment with Darci Grotton (Episode 63)
What if the key to feeling more peace, alignment, and self-acceptance was already written into your energetic blueprint? In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with my dear friend and Diamond Plexus leader, Darci...
Back-to-School Fuel: Snack & Lunch Ideas to Keep Kids Energized All Day (Episode 62)
School is back in session—which means packing lunches, juggling schedules, and keeping your kids fueled for long days of learning, sports, and activities. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to formula for healthy, balanced snacks that keep bloo...
Believe, Begin, Become: A Goal-Setting Chat with My 14-Year-Old (Episode 61)
Today’s episode is extra special—I'm joined by my youngest son, Jack, for a six-month check-in on the goals he set at the start of the year! From pitching milestones to bench press PRs and a shift in mindset around school, we talk about what it...
Estrobolome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Hormones, Mood & Metabolism (Episode 60)
In this solo episode of Thrive with Carrie, we’re diving into a little-known but hugely important part of your gut microbiome—your estrobolome. If you’ve been wondering why your body feels different in midlife, or why y...
Crushing Breast Cancer and Reclaiming Health with Carrie Wuollett (Episode 59)
What do you do when life completely sideswipes you—twice?In this powerful episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Carrie Wuollett, a fellow midlife mama, cancer survivor, and radiant force of resilience...
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Michael’s 45-Pound Transformation & Holistic Health Journey (Episode 58)
In this powerful episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with Michael Molinaro—speech pathologist, founder of Peak Speech Therapy, and one of my former coaching clients turned friend.Michael opens up about his wake-up call aft...