Thrive4Life Holistic Health

02/24/2026

Made it safely to Cancun for the 2026 Plexus Leaders Retreat! 🌴🙏🏻☀️

This is my 7th earned trip with this amazing company and it truly never gets old.

Essential leadership training, beautiful accommodations, great food, relaxation, and lots of laughs….but the most valuable part of these trips is the fellowship and friendships.

I get to walk alongside incredible, like-minded women and men who are passionate about helping others feel their best and build more freedom in their lives. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and for the way God continues to open doors I never imagined.

Two and a half more days to learn, grow, and pour into this calling ~ and I’m totally HERE for it.

If improved health, an extra stream of income, and experiences like this sound like something you could use more of, shoot me a PM. I’d love to connect and share more. 💛

02/18/2026

If your week tends to go off the rails when you’re tired, hungry, or short on time… this is for you.

One of the most underrated wellness tools?
👉 Making the healthy choice the easy choice.
This is something I focus heavily on to stay on track with my goals

Meal prep doesn’t have to be an all-day event.
It can be:
🥗chopping veggies
🥚boiling eggs
🍜doubling a dinner recipe
🍿portioning snacks

When your fridge is prepped with real food:
💛blood sugar stays more stable
💛cravings don’t run the show
💛gut-supportive foods actually get eaten
💛decision fatigue goes way down
💛 your kids get the nourishment they need through easy access

Tiny actions → big ripple effect on your energy and choices.

What’s one small thing you’re prepping this week to support future you? 👇

02/17/2026

02/13/2026

So happy to be back out doing what I love. 💛

Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in a fair at Severna Park High School here in Severna Park, Maryland, sharing what I do as a holistic gut health coach.

There’s something powerful about speaking to students at this stage of life — when habits are forming, performance matters, and issues about long-term health still feels so very far away. Helping them connect the dots between gut health, energy, focus, recovery, and future wellness is always meaningful.

The earlier we start these conversations, the stronger the foundation becomes.

Grateful for opportunities like this and already looking forward to the next one.

02/12/2026

GALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY LIVE 💘🎉🔥

🗣️Calling all my girls—I love building community with other women and sharing our stories—so my friend .with.carrie and I are collaborating to bring you a Galentine’s Day Giveaway LIVE tomorrow night with fun prizes and a real-life wellness gab sesh.

🗓 Thursday, Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST
📍 LIVE on Instagram

How to enter 💁🏻‍♀️:

✅ Like this post + Follow and .with.carrie
✅ Register in advance (so you’re eligible to win on-air prizes!)
Then show up live tomorrow night 💃 AND/OR tag a friend before 8pm EST tomorrow below (each tag = entry 👯‍♀️)
✅ Bonus entry: Share to your stories + tag us

🎁 PRIZES* (announced LIVE):

💝$10 off your first order for NEW customers who attend (6 winners)
💝Sample packets for current + new customers who attend. Choose from: Active, Slim Hunger Control, Slim Microbiome, or Hydrate (4 winners)
💝Skincare sample + Damage Control Face Mask for current + new customers who attend (1 winner)

*Must be in the U.S. and 18+ to enter.

Comment “GALENTINE” and I’ll DM the registration link 💌

02/09/2026

Day 1 of Reset for me! January was one big birthday celebration 🥳😂 so I'm ready to refresh and fall back in to better habits!

I love how this tool helps calm the food noise, diminishes cravings and melts away inflammation so that my body functions more efficiently and my clothes fit as they should!

Halfway through day 1! 🙌🏻 🤗

02/08/2026

Come vist us at the today for the free Health & Wellness Expo from 12-3!

02/04/2026

✨ I’ll be there — come say hi! ✨

I’m excited to share that I’ll have a table at the Health & Wellness Expo at the Severna Park Community Center on February 8, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM.

This free community event brings together local health and wellness providers focused on helping you feel your best — mind, body, and spirit. I’ll be there to connect, share resources, and talk about gut health, family wellness, and fueling for everyday life and performance.

📍 Severna Park Community Center
623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD
🌐 https://www.spcommunitycenter.org/family-fun-community-events/

It’s a great event to attend with friends or family — and the first 100 attendees even receive a free swag bag!

If you’re planning to stop by, I’d love to see you and chat. 💛

💙 Thank You to Our Sponsor! 💙
A big thank you to Shipley's Dental Care for sponsoring our upcoming FREE Health & Wellness Expo on February 8th!

Shipley’s Dental Care is a family-owned practice with over 80 years of combined experience, offering modern dental care grounded in compassion and personal attention. From your child’s very first checkup to routine cleanings and advanced restorative treatments, their team focuses on whole-health care for the entire family.

We’re so grateful for their support in helping our community smile brighter—inside and out!
https://shipleysdentalcare.com/

02/03/2026

I had to hop on the AI Caricature train! Haha!!

This pretty much sums up my life!
⚾ Athlete boy mom
🥗 Nourishment over restriction (body and soul)
🧠 Gut + hormone + blood sugar coaching
💗 Pink drink in hand (because consistency matters)

Some days I’m coaching women & families, some days I’m managing practices, snacks, rides, and ALL the things ~ and most days, it’s both!

Real life. Real nourishment. Real balance.
And honestly… I wouldn’t have it any other way. 💛✨

Want to see your own graphic? Check out the AI prompt in the comments!

01/31/2026

My sister sent me this photo on the left the other day and it took my breath away. That time in my life was HARD. I was constantly on the struggle bus, but I honestly thought it was part of motherhood. Part of getting older....

I didn’t realize how inflamed my body was… until it wasn’t anymore.

That puffiness.
That heaviness.
That “why do I feel so off?” feeling that slowly becomes normal in midlife.

We normalize:
• bloating and gas
• not pooping daily
• 2pm crashes
• sugar cravings
• restless sleep
• achy joints
• feeling overwhelmed/anxious
• weight that won’t budge
But common doesn’t mean normal.

This wasn’t about willpower.
It wasn’t about eating less or working harder.
It was about addressing inflammation, gut health, blood sugar, and stress at the root. It was about nourishing in ways that went against cultural hype.

And when you do that?
Your body responds.
Not overnight.
Not perfectly.
But consistently.
And you just feel so much better.

You don’t have to live disconnected from your body forever and you’re not broken for feeling this way.

If this resonates, you’re not alone ~ and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Comment “READY” or DM me if you want to learn more about what has helped me feel like me again.

P.S. You are worthy of feeling good in your own body ~ right now, not “someday.” 💛🙏🏻

08/17/2025

Back to School: Are You Ready?�📚 ✏️ 🍎 🚌

When my boys were little, back-to-school always came with one guarantee: about a week in, someone got sick. 🤒 Runny noses, tummy aches—you name it. Just when we got into a routine, we were back to square one.

Looking back, I wish I’d known how much sleep, nutrition, and gut health matter for kids’ immune systems. Here are a few things I’ve learned (and yes, they work for adults too!):

1️⃣ Start the day strong~consistent wake-up time, protein + fiber at breakfast, and even a few minutes of movement.�2️⃣ Protect sleep~kids need more than we think (8–11 hours depending on age).�3️⃣ Hand hygiene~20 seconds with soap, not just a sq**rt of sanitizer. Sanitizer wrecks the good bacteria in your body too so use minimally.�4️⃣ Manage stress~downtime & movement help balance mood and energy.�5️⃣ Hydrate!! Drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces helps with clarity, focus, energy and immunity!
6️⃣Support the gut~colorful fruits & veggies, protein, and probiotic-rich foods. Up to 80% of the immune system lives in the gut!

And here’s the part I really wish I knew back then~there are amazing kid-friendly supplements that make a big difference: probiotics, prebiotics, brain-supporting omegas, multivitamins, and even protein that tastes like a milkshake. They fill in the gaps I can't always meet!

👉 If you want to learn more about what I use and recommend for my family, drop a BTS! or reach out~ I’d love to share. ❤️🙌🏻

07/18/2025

My dear friend and former client, Michael Molinaro's health journey started in the ER with kidney stones and a wake-up call from his wife. What came next? A simple 7-minute walk after dinner and a decision to start showing up differently.

He began with short-term use of a GLP-1 medication, but because he had the right tools in place~nutrition, movement, gut health support, and a holistic plan~he was able to come off it and take full ownership of his health.

We worked together step by step. Small shifts that added up.

Now?
~He’s lost 45 pounds
~ His son asks to lift weights with him
~His whole family shops the farmer’s market together
~And he has the energy to be present after work....not just get through the day

This conversation is such a powerful reminder that your health isn’t a side project. It’s the foundation for how you show up ~ for your family, your work, and yourself.

You don’t need a magic fix. You need the right combination of support, tools, and tiny steps that build momentum.

🎧 Listen to this full episode of Thrive with Carrie on your favorite podcast platform or comment SMALL STEPS below for the link.

Know someone who needs to hear this? Please send it their way.