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
Menopause, Muscle, and Longevity: What Women Weren’t Told (Episode 76)
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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 without the information they deserve. Denise shares her journey through premature menopause, autoimmune challenges, digestive issues, and osteoporosis — and how learning about hormones, gut health, and strength training reshaped how she approaches aging.
Together, they explore how menopause affects the brain, bones, metabolism, and mood — and why symptoms like joint pain, brain fog, fatigue, and midsection weight gain often have deeper hormonal roots.
You’ll learn:
• Why strength training becomes essential in midlife
• How gut health, blood sugar balance, and detox pathways support hormone health
• The long-term connection between menopause and brain, bone, and heart health
• Why slowing down and listening to your body is wisdom, not weakness
This episode is a reminder that menopause isn’t decline — it’s a transition into a more intentional, empowered phase of life.
Share this with a woman who needs to know she has options — and that feeling better is possible.
Connect with Denise
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisewills_the_nurse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1575155331&ref=NONE_ig_profile_ac
About Denise
Denise is a registered nurse of 35 years, holistic health coach, and passionate advocate for women’s midlife health. She’s been married to her husband Steve for 29 years, and together they have three adult children and an energetic one-year-old goldendoodle keeping empty nest life lively.
After struggling with severe digestive issues, low mood, and limited answers from conventional medicine, Denise began exploring functional and natural approaches to healing — a path that led her to Plexus eight years ago. Today, she leads a community of compassionate, health-minded women and is especially passionate about supporting women through perimenopause and menopause with education, advocacy, and a focus on feeling safe and empowered in their bodies.
Follow Carrie on:
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.