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Thrive with Carrie

Carrie Chojnowski

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

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44:33

MTHFR, Infertility & Advocacy: Meredith’s Journey...

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2026/04/10

In 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 the importance of advocating for your health. After years of being told her infertility was “unexplained,” Meredith chose to keep asking questions. In this conversation, she shares her experience with PCOS, miscarriage, fertility treatments, discovering compound heterozygous MTHFR mutations, and the nutrition and lif...

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32:33

MTHFR Explained: Why You’re Doing Everything Right...

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2026/03/27

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 ...

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27:41

Berberine: The Metabolism & Blood Sugar Support Women...

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2026/03/13

Berberine 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 the Thrive with Carrie Podcast, I break down the science behind this powerful plant compound and why it’s becoming a conversation in the world of metabolic and gut health. We talk about how berberine may help support: • healthy blood sugar balance • insulin sensitivity • metabolism and energy • gut microbiome balance...

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19:24

Not a Magic Fix: What Actually Helps With Cravings &...

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2026/02/27

In 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 gut–brain connection. You’ll learn: What the gut–brain axis is and why fullness cues can get mutedWhy blood sugar swings, inflammation, stress, and constant grazing make cravings louderHow simple habits like protein-first meals, fiber, meal spacing, hydration, and sleep help your body hear its natural fulln...

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45:11

Menopause, Muscle, and Longevity: What Women Weren’t...

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2026/02/13

What 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, hormones, and why so many women are navigating this stage without the information they deserve. Denise shares her journey through premature menopause, autoimmune challenges, digestive issues, and osteoporosis — and how learning about hormones, gut health, and strength training reshaped how she approaches aging. Together...

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26:57

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why Winter Feels Hard &...

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2026/01/30

As 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 Disorder (SAD) and why winter can feel especially hard, particularly during midlife. You’ll learn how reduced daylight impacts your circadian rhythm, serotonin, and hormones — and why women in perimenopause and menopause may feel these changes more deeply. We’ll talk about practical, science-backed ways to minimize th...

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25:15

From Pushing Hard to Thriving: What Turning 50 Taught...

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2026/01/16

In 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 believed that pushing harder was the key to better results. More workouts. More productivity. Less rest. But as I’ve moved into midlife, my body has been asking for something different — and science backs it up. We’ll talk about: Why constant high-intensity exercise and overworking can elevate cortisolHow rest days suppo...

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15:58

Rooted in Intention: Choosing Your Word for the Year...

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2025/12/30

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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48:22

My Alcohol-Free Journey: What Changed When I Got...

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2025/12/19

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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31:28

How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Post-Holiday...

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2025/12/05

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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39:38

Presence over Protocol: Neo-Emotional Release &...

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2025/11/21

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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24:03

Thankful on Purpose: How Gratitude Builds Resilience...

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2025/11/07

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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33:12

Beyond the Game: How to Fuel Your Student Athlete...

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2025/10/17

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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29:38

Breaking Through Depression & Trauma: Exploring...

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2025/10/03

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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34:42

What Your Poop Is Telling You: Carrie's 5 P’s to...

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2025/09/19

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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38:14

Beyond Quick Fixes: Root-Cause Healing &...

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2025/09/05

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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35:17

Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones: Building...

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2025/08/29

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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35:27

Human Design & Midlife Alignment with Darci Grotton...

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2025/08/22

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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33:30

Back-to-School Fuel: Snack & Lunch Ideas to Keep Kids...

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2025/08/15

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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20:07

Believe, Begin, Become: A Goal-Setting Chat with My...

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2025/08/08

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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