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!
What happens when the system you’ve worked in for years no longer feels aligned with true healing?
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with my dear friend, Abby Tweeten—a registered nurs…
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, we’re tackling something every woman faces: setbacks. Whether it’s falling off routine after summer, hitting a plateau, struggling with fatigue, or life simply …
What if the key to feeling more peace, alignment, and self-acceptance was already written into your energetic blueprint?
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with my dear friend and Diam…
School is back in session—which means packing lunches, juggling schedules, and keeping your kids fueled for long days of learning, sports, and activities. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to formul…
Today’s episode is extra special—I'm joined by my youngest son, Jack, for a six-month check-in on the goals he set at the start of the year! From pitching milestones to bench press PRs and a shift in…
In this solo episode of Thrive with Carrie, we’re diving into a little-known but hugely important part of your gut microbiome—your estrobolome. If you’ve been wondering why your body feels different …
What do you do when life completely sideswipes you—twice?
In this powerful episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Carrie Wuollett, a fellow midlife mama, cancer surv…
In this powerful episode of Thrive with Carrie, I sit down with Michael Molinaro—speech pathologist, founder of Peak Speech Therapy, and one of my former coaching clients turned friend.
Michael opens …
Think fiber is just about staying regular? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most overlooked and powerful tools for midlife health: fiber. Whether you're struggling with…
Have you ever felt like midlife has lost a little of its color—emotionally, physically, or even on your plate?
In this vibrant conversation, Carrie is joined by Dr. Deanna Minich—nutrition scientist, …
Headed out for a summer adventure but don’t want to feel like your wellness goals get left behind?
In this episode, I’m sharing real-life, doable strategies to help you stay consistent with your healt…
You’ve tried the supplements, cleaned up your diet, addressed the mold and Lyme… but something still feels stuck. What if the final piece of your healing isn’t physical at all?
In this episode of Thri…
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 …
We’ve been sold the idea that “eating clean” means cutting carbs, tracking every bite, and living in a constant state of food guilt. But what if clean eating wasn’t about restriction at all?
In this e…
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, nurse practitioner and wellness expert Monique Willingham returns to the podcast to talk about what it really means to age gracefully—from the inside out. Toget…
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, Carrie chats with Aliesha Mann, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Zinda Integrative Health and Wellness. Aliesha shares her deeply pers…
For a long time, I thought I was starting my mornings with intention—exercise, meditation, even prayer. But something still felt off. I was doing all the “right” things, yet I didn’t feel fully groun…
In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m opening up about a season when I felt completely out of alignment. Chronic pain, digestive distress, hormonal imbalance, and constant irritability had taken over—…
In this episode, Carrie welcomes board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner Ileana Gonzalez to explore how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can offer deep nourishment, healing, and clarity during the often chaot…
In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, certified trauma-informed breathwork coach and Reiki master Trish Brewer joins Carrie to explore the transformative power of intentional breathing. From stress …