Thrive with Carrie
by Carrie Chojnowski
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About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 86 episodes
- The Missing Piece of Gut Health? Understanding the Gut Barrier, Leaky Gut & Plexus Armor (Episode 85) · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 85If you've ever struggled with bloating, food sensitivities, autoimmune symptoms, inflammation, brain fog, skin issues, or hormone challenges, this episode is for you. In this…
- You're Not Broken: Understanding Your Biology in Midlife with Jen Oknin (Episode 84) · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 84If you've ever thought: "I'm doing everything right, so why do I feel so different?" This episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Certified Integrative Health…
- The Exhaustion No One Talks About: When Women Carry Everything (Episode 83) · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 83This week on the Thrive with Carrie podcast, Carrie gets real about a type of exhaustion so many women are quietly carrying ~ the emotional, mental, and physical depletion that…
- The Missing Piece in Midlife: Lipedema, Lymphatic Health and Why Your Body Feels "Stuck" (Episode 82) · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 82If 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…
- Busy Season Survival: Real-Life Ways to Stay Healthy When Life Is Nonstop (Episode 81) · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 81If 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…
- MTHFR, Infertility & Advocacy: Meredith’s Journey from “Unexplained” to Answers (Episode 80) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 80In 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…
- MTHFR Explained: Why You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Off (Episode 79) · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 79Have 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…
- Berberine: The Metabolism & Blood Sugar Support Women in Midlife Are Talking About (Episode 78) · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 78Berberine 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…
- Not a Magic Fix: What Actually Helps With Cravings & Food Noise (Episode 77) · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 77In 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…
- Menopause, Muscle, and Longevity: What Women Weren’t Told (Episode 76) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 76What 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…
- Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why Winter Feels Hard & What Actually Helps (Episode 75) · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 75As 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…
- From Pushing Hard to Thriving: What Turning 50 Taught Me About Rest (Episode 74) · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 74In 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…
- Rooted in Intention: Choosing Your Word for the Year (Episode 73) · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 73Forget 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)…
- My Alcohol-Free Journey: What Changed When I Got Curious with Maureen Benkovich (Episode 72) · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 72A 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…
- How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Post-Holiday Crash (Episode 71) · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 71This 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…
- Presence over Protocol: Neo-Emotional Release & Integrative Care with Dr. Marisa Catapano (Episode 70) · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 70What 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…
- Thankful on Purpose: How Gratitude Builds Resilience (and Better Digestion) (Episode 69) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 69After 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…
- Beyond the Game: How to Fuel Your Student Athlete Like a Pro (Episode 68) · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 68School. 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…
- Breaking Through Depression & Trauma: Exploring Ketamine & Innovative Mental Health Treatments with Gwen Dudley (Episode 67) · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 67In 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…
- What Your Poop Is Telling You: Carrie's 5 P’s to Decode Your Gut (Episode 66) · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 66Did 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)…
