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!
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MTHFR Explained: Why You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Off (Episode 79)
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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.”
In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that completely changed how I understand my own body—the MTHFR gene and methylation—and why it may be a missing piece for so many women, especially in midlife.
I’m also sharing part of my personal story—how I discovered I had a compound MTHFR mutation after losing my brother to a stroke, and how that moment became the beginning of connecting so many of my own health struggles.
We’ll walk through:
- What MTHFR actually is (in simple terms)
- The two most common genetic variations (C677T & A1298C)
- How this pathway impacts energy, mood, hormones, detoxification, and inflammation
- Why your symptoms may feel “random”… but aren’t
- Whether testing is necessary (and when it might be helpful)
- Foundational nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement support
- Why you can’t out-supplement a stressed body
This episode is not about fear—it’s about understanding. Because your body isn’t broken… it’s communicating. And when you start supporting it in the right ways, everything can begin to shift.
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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.