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
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 enjoy the food, the fun, and the festivities without the sluggishness, cravings, or crash that so many people feel by mid-December.
You’ll learn:
• Why holiday routines trigger overeating and cravings
• Simple “pre-game plate” ideas to stabilize blood sugar
• The Half-Plate Rule that keeps you satisfied without deprivation
• How fiber, protein, and mindful bites make holiday meals easier
• How stress, sleep, and nervous system dysregulation affect appetite
• Two quick breathing techniques to shift into “rest-and-digest” before meals
Carrie also shares her go-to Plexus tools for gut balance, cravings, glucose control, and metabolic repair — along with exciting details about her January Nourished Reset Challenge, including the free 3-Day Reset only option and the expanded 30-Day coaching experience that helps women rebuild metabolic flexibility with simple, sustainable habits.
Whether you want more energy, less bloating, fewer cravings, or just want to feel more like yourself this season, this episode gives you everything you need to enjoy the holidays ~ and still feel amazing in January.
If this episode resonated, share it with a friend or DM Carrie on Instagram (@thrive.with.carrie) to join the January Nourished Reset Challenge!
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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.