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!
Thrive with Carrie
Greens That Heal: Why Microgreens Deserve a Spot on Your Plate with Wade Ellinger (Episode 53)
You’ve probably seen microgreens sprinkled on a fancy dish or tossed in a smoothie—but did you know they might be one of the most powerful foods for gut healing, hormone balance, and inflammation?
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, certified fitness coach and nutritional counselor Wade Ellinger joins Carrie to break down the real magic behind microgreens. From his roots in the Colorado Rockies to growing High Vibrations Microgreens in Annapolis, Wade shares how these tiny plants deliver massive nutrient density—and why they’ve been a game-changer for Carrie’s own healing journey with Hashimoto’s and gut health.
They explore:
🌱 Why microgreens contain up to 40x more nutrients than mature vegetables
🌱 How they support detox pathways, GI health, and even mental clarity
🌱 The difference between sprouts and microgreens—and why it matters
🌱 Easy ways to incorporate them daily (even if you’re not a salad person)
If you're ready to nourish your body with powerful, low-toxin, high-impact food—without the overwhelm—this episode will change how you think about the greens on your plate.
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About Wade:
Raised in the Colorado mountains on homemade, homegrown food, Wade witnessed firsthand how powerful nutrition can be when his mother healed herself through diet after conventional medicine offered no answers. After overcoming serious health struggles in his early 20s, he became a certified fitness coach and nutritional counselor. With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of clients, Wade saw the gap between commercial “health” messaging and true healing. Today, he grows fully organic microgreens through High Vibrations Microgreens, aiming to provide access to real, nutrient-dense food and help others realize the body’s incredible ability to heal.
Connect with Wade
Instagram: @highvibrationsmicrogreens
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Yqxx2qh9/
Website: https://www.highvibrationsmicrogreens.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriechojnowski/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.o.chojnowski
Visit https://thrivewithcarrie.com/ to book a free discovery call!
See you next time!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.