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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! 

Nutrition Alternative Health Health & Fitness
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
66
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Beyond Quick Fixes: Root-Cause Healing & Self-Advocacy with Abby Tweeten (Episode 65)

Beyond Quick Fixes: Root-Cause Healing & Self-Advocacy with Abby Tweeten (Episode 65)

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…

00:38:14  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Your Health Journey (Episode 64)

Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Your Health Journey (Episode 64)

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 …

00:35:17  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
Human Design & Midlife Alignment with Darci Grotton (Episode 63)

Human Design & Midlife Alignment with Darci Grotton (Episode 63)

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…

00:35:27  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Back-to-School Fuel: Snack & Lunch Ideas to Keep Kids Energized All Day (Episode 62)

Back-to-School Fuel: Snack & Lunch Ideas to Keep Kids Energized All Day (Episode 62)

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…

00:33:30  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Believe, Begin, Become: A Goal-Setting Chat with My 14-Year-Old (Episode 61)

Believe, Begin, Become: A Goal-Setting Chat with My 14-Year-Old (Episode 61)

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…

00:20:07  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Estrobolome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Hormones, Mood & Metabolism (Episode 60)

Estrobolome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Hormones, Mood & Metabolism (Episode 60)

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 …

00:20:15  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Crushing Breast Cancer and Reclaiming Health with Carrie Wuollett (Episode 59)

Crushing Breast Cancer and Reclaiming Health with Carrie Wuollett (Episode 59)

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…

00:36:17  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Michael’s 45-Pound Transformation & Holistic Health Journey (Episode 58)

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Michael’s 45-Pound Transformation & Holistic Health Journey (Episode 58)

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 …

00:45:01  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Fiber Fix: How to Boost Gut Health, Balance Hormones & Feel Like You Again (Episode 57)

The Fiber Fix: How to Boost Gut Health, Balance Hormones & Feel Like You Again (Episode 57)

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…

00:24:06  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
The Healing Power of Color in Midlife with Dr. Deanna Minich (Episode 56)

The Healing Power of Color in Midlife with Dr. Deanna Minich (Episode 56)

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, …

00:58:37  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
Thrive on the Go: How to Stay Well While Traveling This Summer (Episode 55)

Thrive on the Go: How to Stay Well While Traveling This Summer (Episode 55)

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…

00:27:24  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
The Missing Link in Autoimmune Healing: Trauma, Emotions & Your Immune System with Dr. Daniel Johns (Episode 54)

The Missing Link in Autoimmune Healing: Trauma, Emotions & Your Immune System with Dr. Daniel Johns (Episode 54)

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…

00:46:51  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Greens That Heal: Why Microgreens Deserve a Spot on Your Plate with Wade Ellinger (Episode 53)

Greens That Heal: Why Microgreens Deserve a Spot on Your Plate with Wade Ellinger (Episode 53)

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 …

00:46:55  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Clean Eating, Reframed: It’s Not About Cutting Carbs—It’s About Cutting the Crap (Episode 52)

Clean Eating, Reframed: It’s Not About Cutting Carbs—It’s About Cutting the Crap (Episode 52)

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…

00:28:51  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Aging Gracefully: Skin, Hormones & Confidence in Midlife with Monique Willingham (Episode 51)

Aging Gracefully: Skin, Hormones & Confidence in Midlife with Monique Willingham (Episode 51)

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…

00:24:29  |   Fri 30 May 2025
The MANN Method: A Real-Life Wellness Blueprint for Women with Aliesha Mann (Episode 50)

The MANN Method: A Real-Life Wellness Blueprint for Women with Aliesha Mann (Episode 50)

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…

00:33:55  |   Fri 23 May 2025
The Power of Priming: Create a Morning That Fuels Abundance (Episode 49)

The Power of Priming: Create a Morning That Fuels Abundance (Episode 49)

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…

00:27:50  |   Fri 16 May 2025
Healing My Gut, Restoring My Life: The Power of Weed, Seed, Feed (Episode 48)

Healing My Gut, Restoring My Life: The Power of Weed, Seed, Feed (Episode 48)

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—…

00:27:09  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Rooted and Resilient: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Midlife with Ileana Gonzalez (Episode 47)

Rooted and Resilient: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Midlife with Ileana Gonzalez (Episode 47)

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…

00:45:06  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Breathe to Heal: Unlocking the Power of Breathwork with Trish Brewer (Episode 46)

Breathe to Heal: Unlocking the Power of Breathwork with Trish Brewer (Episode 46)

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 …

00:40:05  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
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