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. Together, Monique and Carrie explore the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that come with midlife and how simple, sustainable lifestyle shifts can help you feel vibrant, confident, and well-supported through it all.

They dive into skin health, hydration, collagen, gut balance, and how food, sleep, and even your morning sunlight routine play a role in graceful aging. Monique also shares tips on navigating adult acne, reducing inflammation, and setting realistic expectations when it comes to beauty and longevity.

About Monique

Monique Willingham, CRNP, is a certified nurse practitioner with over 18 years of clinical experience and a passion for holistic wellness and women’s health. She combines her background in oncology, surgery, and functional medicine with a warm, honest approach to help patients feel and look their best—without guilt. As the founder of Remedy Green, Monique empowers midlife women to reclaim their health, embrace aging with confidence, and make lasting lifestyle changes through education, support, and personalized care.

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Website: www.remedygreenwellness.com

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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 personal journey—from burnout and infertility to building a functional medicine practice that empowers women to take control of their health.

Together, they explore Aliesha’s signature MANN Method, a holistic approach centered on Mindset, Alignment, Nutrition, and Nervous System Regulation. From gut health and hormonal balance to redefining what “healthy” really means, this conversation is full of practical tools, honest reflections, and gentle reminders to slow down, listen to your body, and take aligned, sustainable action.

About Aliesha

Aliesha Mann is a women’s holistic health expert, board-certified family nurse practitioner, and founder of Zynda Integrative Health and Wellness. Guided by faith and personal experience, she helps women move beyond burnout and symptoms using her signature MANN Method™—Mindset, Alignment, Nutrition, and Nervous System Regulation. Through functional lab testing and compassionate coaching, Aliesha empowers women to reclaim their energy, trust their intuition, and embrace lasting, lifestyle-based healing.

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Website: alieshamann.com

Instagram: @aliesha.mann

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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 grounded or aligned. When I discovered priming, it became the missing link—helping me connect my heart, mind, and body in a way that actually shifted how I showed up each day. My mornings no longer just help me get through the day—they help me create the abundant life I truly want.

In this episode, I’m sharing what priming really is, why it works, and the simple practices that help me start my day with clarity, energy, and purpose. If you’ve been doing all the things but still feel stuck, this might be the shift you didn’t know you needed.

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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—and I barely recognized myself. As a wife and mom, it was heartbreaking to feel like I was just getting through the day, not truly living it.

That all began to change when I found the Plexus Triplex and the weed, seed, feed protocol. This wasn’t just another supplement—it was the catalyst that jump-started an incredible journey of root healing, balance, and vibrant health. In this episode, I break down how the protocol works, why it’s so effective, and how it helped me reduce inflammation, rebalance my blood sugar, restore my gut health, and finally feel like me again.

If you’re feeling off, stuck, or just not like yourself anymore—know that healing is possible, and it starts with one small step.

Get the triplex here: http://mysite.plexusworldwide.com/carriechojnowski

You can consult with me before ordering by emailing me at [email protected] or finding me on Instagram.

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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 chaotic transition of midlife.

They dive into what Ayurveda really is—more than just herbs and doshas—and how it can transform your relationship with your body, energy, and purpose. From aligning with circadian rhythms to embracing menopause as a time of spiritual evolution, Ileana shares practical and profound ways to reconnect with your natural cycles and rediscover ease, strength, and stability.

If you’ve been feeling depleted, disconnected, or pulled in too many directions, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to pause, listen, and return to the wisdom already within you.

About Ileana

Ileana Gonzalez is a Board-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, 500-hour yoga teacher, and founder of Aporva Wellness. After a 12-year career in international IT consulting, she traveled to India to study under renowned teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad. With over 15 years of experience in yoga and Ayurveda, Ileana specializes in lifestyle education, Panchakarma therapeutics, and spiritual wellness. Through personalized guidance and immersive programs, she helps others live with intention, balance, and vitality.

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Website: https://apurvawellness.com/

Instagram: @apurva_wellness

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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 reduction and emotional release to spiritual connection and trauma healing, Trish explains how breathwork is one of the most accessible yet profound tools we have for nervous system regulation and inner healing.

Together, they dive into the difference between breath tools and breath healing, how trauma lives in the body, and how something as simple as conscious breath can help release old stories, emotions, and energy that no longer serve us. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, health challenges, or you're just feeling disconnected—this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insight.

About Trish

Trish Brewer is a certified trauma-informed breathwork coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and Practitioner. She helps individuals committed to deep inner healing transform their lives by releasing trauma, reducing stress, and reconnecting with their authentic selves.

She's a co-author of Hot Mess to Hot Mom: Transformational Tools for Thriving After Childbirth and Beyond, We Lead Volume 2: Building Connection, Community, and Collaboration for Women in Business, and 100 Poems and Possibilities for Healing Volume 2.
Trish holds certifications in breathwork coaching, Usui Holy Fire III Reiki, and trauma-informed practices. Her unique approach blends these modalities with shamanic wisdom and ancestral healing traditions.

She resides in southern Maryland, just outside of Washington DC, with her son, husband, and rescue dog, Max. Her daughter, a market research analyst and artist, lives in Newport, RI.

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Website: https://www.trishbrewer.com/

Instagram: @trishbrewerbreathwork

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In this episode, Dr. Molly Hutto—founder of Annapolis Family Acupuncture and affectionately known as "The Allergy Whisperer"—joins Carrie to demystify one of the most fascinating healing tools in holistic medicine: the Soliman Auricular Acupuncture Technique (SAAT).

Molly shares how SAAT is helping patients permanently eliminate allergies, sensitivities, and even conditions like Alpha-Gal and MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)—some of which are resistant to traditional treatments. They also explore the power of auricular medicine, a highly advanced system of diagnostics and healing that taps into the body’s own electromagnetic field to reveal and resolve immune dysfunction at the root.

If you or someone you know struggles with seasonal allergies, food sensitivities, mold toxicity, or autoimmune symptoms, this episode is a must-listen. Discover how the ear might just be the key to your full-body reset.

About Molly

Dr. Molly Hutto is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist, herbalist, and the founder of Annapolis Family Acupuncture. Known in her community as “The Allergy Whisperer,” she specializes in allergy relief, autoimmune support, immune system reset, and chronic illness recovery through innovative holistic care. With over a decade of experience, Molly blends traditional Eastern medicine with cutting-edge techniques like the Soliman Auricular Acupuncture Technique (SAAT) and auricular medicine to help patients heal at the root level. Her practice supports both adults and children, offering a compassionate, highly personalized approach to whole-body wellness.

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Website: https://annapolisfamilyacupuncture.com/

Instagram: @annapolisfamilyacu

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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Pam Adams, a board-certified licensed nutritionist and certified personal trainer with over 20 years of experience. As a dedicated perimenopause fitness coach and the founder of Synergy Nutrition and Wellness in Annapolis, Pam shares her inspiring journey from the high-stress music industry to helping midlife women reclaim their energy and confidence.

Together, they dive into what makes midlife such a powerful time for transformation, why perimenopause is often misunderstood, and how fitness, nutrition, and mindset can come together to create sustainable wellness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, fatigued, or unsure of what’s going on with your body in your 40s or 50s, this candid conversation is a must-listen.

About Pam

Pam Adams is a board-certified licensed nutritionist and certified personal trainer with over two decades of experience in health and wellness. As the founder of Synergy Nutrition and Wellness in Annapolis, Maryland, Pam specializes in guiding women through the perimenopause and midlife transition with personalized support in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Her holistic approach empowers women to feel strong, confident, and in control of their health without extreme dieting or punishing workouts. Through both group coaching and 1:1 programs, Pam is passionate about helping women reclaim their energy and thrive in every stage of life.

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Website: https://www.synergynutriwellness.com/

Instagram: synergywithpam

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In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, we dive into natural ways to manage ADHD symptoms without relying on medication. Carrie shares her personal journey with ADHD, discussing the challenges of inattention and hyperactivity and how she has learned to navigate them. From the impact of diet—avoiding processed foods and artificial additives—to the benefits of structure, routines, and lifestyle adjustments, this episode offers practical strategies to help improve focus and daily functioning. Whether you or a loved one struggle with ADHD, tune in for tips on creating a more balanced and productive life naturally!

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If you’ve ever tried a detox and felt worse instead of better, you’re not alone. In this episode of Thrive with Carrie, integrative health practitioner Grayce Muffler joins Carrie to break down the right way to support detoxification by focusing on drainage pathways first.

They dive into why detoxing without proper drainage can actually make you feel worse, how the body naturally eliminates toxins, and why focusing on gut health, liver function, lymphatic drainage, and even emotional well-being is key to long-term healing. Grayce also shares practical, non-restrictive strategies for supporting your body daily—without expensive supplements or extreme diets.

If you’re dealing with fatigue, bloating, skin issues, or hormone imbalances, this conversation will give you the tools to start feeling better from the inside out.

About Grayce

Grayce Muffler is a passionate health advocate and expert in mold toxicity and chronic illness recovery. After her personal journey with Lyme disease and mold exposure, she turned her challenges into a mission to educate and empower others. Grace combines her in-depth knowledge with a compassionate approach, helping individuals uncover hidden environmental factors that may be affecting their health. Through her work, she inspires others to take control of their well-being and live vibrant, healthy lives.

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Website: https://www.givinggrayce.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givinggrayce/

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