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Thrive with Carrie
Carrie Chojnowski
74 episodes
1 week ago
Forget 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) shaped her growth over the last three years and reveals her word for 2026. You’ll learn why a “Word of the Year” creates deeper alignment than a checklist, how it connects to nervous system support and nourishment, and how to choose a word that truly matches your season of life. Grab a journal or take this episode on...
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Nutrition
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
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Forget 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) shaped her growth over the last three years and reveals her word for 2026. You’ll learn why a “Word of the Year” creates deeper alignment than a checklist, how it connects to nervous system support and nourishment, and how to choose a word that truly matches your season of life. Grab a journal or take this episode on...
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Nutrition
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
Episodes (20/74)
Thrive with Carrie
Rooted in Intention: Choosing Your Word for the Year (Episode 73)
Forget 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) shaped her growth over the last three years and reveals her word for 2026. You’ll learn why a “Word of the Year” creates deeper alignment than a checklist, how it connects to nervous system support and nourishment, and how to choose a word that truly matches your season of life. Grab a journal or take this episode on...
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1 week ago
15 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
My Alcohol-Free Journey: What Changed When I Got Curious with Maureen Benkovich (Episode 72)
A 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 powerful shifts for her energy, mood, clarity, and presence. She’s joined by her friend and mentor Maureen Benkovich, certified Alcohol Freedom & Wellness Coach and host of the Sober Fit Life podcast, for an honest conversation about the why behind “gray area drinking,” the science of what alcohol does to brain chemis...
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2 weeks ago
48 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Post-Holiday Crash (Episode 71)
This 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 gives you five grounded, doable strategies to enjoy the food, the fun, and the festivities without the sluggishness, cravings, or crash that so many people feel by mid-December. You’ll learn: • Why holiday routines trigger overeating and cravings • Simple “pre-game plate” ideas to stabilize blood sugar • The Half-Plate...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
Presence over Protocol: Neo-Emotional Release & Integrative Care with Dr. Marisa Catapano (Episode 70)
What 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 Doctor (ND), Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and certified Neo Emotional Release Practitioner specializing in holistic healing, emotional wellbeing and integrative cancer care to explore how somatic work helps the body complete “stuck” emotional loops and why that matters for everything from...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
Thankful on Purpose: How Gratitude Builds Resilience (and Better Digestion) (Episode 69)
After 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 real, measurable health gains. In this episode, Carrie explains how practicing gratitude can shift your brain out of negativity bias, boost serotonin and dopamine, raise heart-rate variability (hello, parasympathetic “rest-and-digest”), improve sleep quality, ease anxiety, lower blood pressure, and even calm inflammatio...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
Beyond the Game: How to Fuel Your Student Athlete Like a Pro (Episode 68)
School. 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 athlete energized, focused, and resilient through smart fueling, hydration, rest, and prep strategies. Think of this as your parent cheat sheet for supporting peak performance (without living in the drive-thru lane!). Follow Carrie on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriechojnowski/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
Breaking Through Depression & Trauma: Exploring Ketamine & Innovative Mental Health Treatments with Gwen Dudley (Episode 67)
In 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 health care. Gwen shares her personal journey with grief and healing, and explains how innovative treatments like ketamine infusions, Spravato, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are helping people find breakthroughs when traditional therapy and medications fall short. We discuss: What ketamine therapy is and h...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
What Your Poop Is Telling You: Carrie's 5 P’s to Decode Your Gut (Episode 66)
Did 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), Pigmentation (color), and Pungency (smell) ~ to help you spot what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next. We cover constipation vs. urgency, how stress can pause gut motility (hello fight or flight), what stool color can signal, and simple habits to get back to daily, feel-good bowel movements. You’ll learn: ...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 nurse turned holistic health advocate—who shares her powerful journey from burnout and chronic illness to finding freedom through root-cause healing. Abby opens up about: 👉 The decade-long health struggle that conventional medicine couldn’t solve 👉 How one simple (but overlooked) change t...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 throwing curveballs—obstacles are part of the process, not proof of failure. Carrie shares practical tools and mindset shifts to help you reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the difference between a temporary setback and long-term failureReframe challenges ...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 Diamond Plexus leader, Darci Grotton, a Level 4 Quantum Human Design Specialist. She shares how Human Design can help you understand your unique gifts, release the pressure to “should” yourself into a box, and finally give yourself permission to live authentically. We dive into: -The 5 ene...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 formula for healthy, balanced snacks that keep blood sugar steady, boost brain power, and support gut health. You’ll learn: The simple protein + fiber + healthy fat combo to prevent energy crashesEasy, kid-approved snack and lunch ideas (including make-ahead favorites)How to choose cleaner packaged opti...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 mindset around school, we talk about what it really takes to set and achieve goals—at any age. Together, we explore: The power of writing goals down (and keeping them visible)Why belief and consistency matter more than perfectionHow accountability can make all the differenceJack’s new goals and w...
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5 months ago
20 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 in midlife, or why your jeans fit differently depending on your cycle, this one's for you. Carrie breaks down: What the estrobolome is and how it regulates estrogenThe 3 essential phases of estrogen detox (and why pooping daily really matters)How estrogen dominance happens—even if your levels are ...
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5 months ago
20 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 survivor, and radiant force of resilience. Carrie shares her raw and inspiring journey—from losing her mom to ovarian cancer, to being diagnosed with breast cancer herself, to navigating early menopause, panic attacks, and deep-rooted trauma… all while raising two young kids and trying to hold it al...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 up about his wake-up call after multiple ER visits for kidney stones and how that moment sparked a radical shift in his health, mindset, and life. Together, we explore his inspiring 45-pound weight loss journey, how he transitioned off a GLP-1 medication, and the role of gut health, anti-inflamma...
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5 months ago
45 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 bloating, constipation, blood sugar swings, or stubborn belly fat, this essential (and often under-consumed) nutrient could be the missing piece. Carrie breaks down: – Why fiber matters way more than just digestion – How it helps detox excess estrogen and support hormone balance – What yo...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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, author of The Rainbow Diet, and a pioneer in connecting food, mood, and color. Together, they explore how eating a colorful, phytonutrient-rich diet can deeply support hormone balance, brain health, and emotional well-being—especially during perimenopause and menopause. They talk about the undera...
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6 months ago
58 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 health—without feeling deprived or obsessed—while traveling. Whether you're road-tripping, flying, or just juggling more social plans than usual, you’ll learn how to support your gut, balance blood sugar, stay regular, and protect your energy so you come back feeling refreshed, not depleted. We’ll tal...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
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 Thrive with Carrie, Dr. Daniel Johns joins Carrie to explore how unresolved emotional trauma—big or small—can shape immune function, hormonal balance, and even your body’s ability to detox. They dive into the fascinating connection between stress, early life experiences, and chronic illness, and how ...
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6 months ago
46 minutes

Thrive with Carrie
Forget 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) shaped her growth over the last three years and reveals her word for 2026. You’ll learn why a “Word of the Year” creates deeper alignment than a checklist, how it connects to nervous system support and nourishment, and how to choose a word that truly matches your season of life. Grab a journal or take this episode on...