Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

Discover the transformative power of returning to yourself for healing. Explore the unique scribble practice for emotional release and reconnect with your inner child, embracing joy and wonder. Understand why focusing on identity beats mere discipline in your wellness journey. Celebrate community support and the basics of well-being, like breath and sunlight, while letting go of what's holding you back. This is your chance to embody a healthier, more authentic version of yourself!

What if the way back to health isn’t about doing more, but about listening more deeply?In this episode, I sit down with Seamus Mullen, award-winning chef, health coach, and chronic illness thriver, to explore how true healing begins when we shift from control to connection.Seamus shares how his journey through autoimmune illness led him to reimagine food as nourishment, not restriction. We dive into the emotional and physical reset of fasting, how detoxing from modern toxins changed his vitality, and the unexpected healing that came from reconnecting with animals and energy.This conversation unpacks what most wellness plans overlook: the impact of environmental toxins, the spiritual dimension of healing, and the quiet power of choosing rest over hustle. Seamus reminds us that healing isn’t a destination, it’s a remembering.Seamus Mullen is an award-winning chef, health coach, and author who transformed his life after a near-death experience with chronic autoimmune disease. Through his personal story, Seamus reminds us that healing is possible, even when it feels out of reach—and that sometimes, the most powerful medicine is believing in your ability to begin again.We Also Discuss:(00:02) From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Our Healing Stories(08:44) Autoimmunity Isn’t a Life Sentence—Here’s Where to Start(14:56) Terrain Theory: Why Your Inner Ecosystem Matters(19:26) Lifestyle as Medicine: The Daily Shifts That Heal(28:26) Fasting for Clarity, Energy & Cellular Repair(48:22) Animal Wisdom & the Power of Energetic Connection(56:18) Co-Regulation: Why Healing Doesn’t Happen Alone(01:15:01) Becoming the Healer of Your Own LifeThank You to Our Sponsors:Pendulum: Nourish your gut, support your whole body, head to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off your first membership order.iFit: Movement is medicine, iFIT makes it personal, science-backed, and ready for you anytime, anywhere. Explore more at iFIT.com. 12 tips: Small shifts, big energy, feel clearer, brighter, and more like you. Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: monasharma.com/12tips Stress Quiz: The way you react to stress isn’t random—it’s rooted in your biology and lived experience. Discover your unique stress type + get a personalized healing plan to help you feel more calm, clear, and resilient. Take the quiz now:monasharma.com/quizLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips. Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Seamus MullenWebsite: seamusmullen.com Instagram: @seamusmullen

What if the key to healing isn’t more effort—but a shift in your frequency?In this episode, I invite you to explore a different kind of wellness—one rooted in emotion, energy, and intention. You’ll uncover why the way you feel each morning shapes every health decision you make, and how aligning with your core values becomes your blueprint for true healing.I dive into the science of vibration, how unprocessed emotions can block detox pathways, and why clearing must come before nourishing. I also share simple, grounded practices to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and begin healing from the inside out.If you’ve been trying all the right things but still feel off, this episode is a permission slip to pause, go inward, and reset your inner state.Because real healing begins not with doing more—but with feeling more aligned, clear, and calm in your own body.I Also Discuss:00:00 – Vibration, emotions & why how you feel in the morning matters03:00 – Core values exercise: how your frequency reveals your healing blueprint10:00 – The science of vibrational frequencies & how they shape our choices15:00 – Using your core emotion as a daily compass for healing20:00 – Why detox must come before nourishment (and how to begin gently)Learn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips. Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.

What if your brain fog, cramps, or sleep issues aren’t random—but your cells calling out for minerals?In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore why mineral depletion is one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and more. We dive into how humic and fulvic minerals support cellular energy, detox, and hydration—and why our modern world quietly strips them away.We also discuss how a few drops of plant-based minerals helped her recover from years of chronic symptoms, burnout, and gut issues—and together, we unpack how to gently restore your body’s ecosystem using nature’s original medicine.Caroline Alan is the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and a passionate advocate for cellular health through plant-based mineral replenishment. Caroline blends personal experience with deep research to empower people to reconnect with nature and nourish their bodies at the root level.Thank You to Our Sponsors:Cymbiotika: Bo to https://partners.cymbiotika.com/MONASHARMA for 20% off your first orderPendulum: Go to https://pendulumlife.com/ and use code MONA for 20% off all Pendulum membership first ordersIFit: iFIT delivers interactive, science-backed workouts from world-class trainers for use at home, in the gym, or on the go. Whether you’re doing cardio, lifting weights, or Pilates, every workout adapts to your needs and goals. It’s fitness, informed by science and made personal. Learn more at https://www.ifit.com/.12 tips: Small shifts, big energy—feel clearer, brighter, and more like you.Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: monasharma.com/12tipsStress Quiz: The way you react to stress isn’t random—it’s rooted in your biology and lived experience. Discover your unique stress type + get a personalized healing plan to help you feel more calm, clear, and resilient. Take the quiz now: monasharma.com/quizLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Caroline Alan:Website: https://beamminerals.comInstagram: @carolinealan.officialInstagram: @beamminerals

What if the first step in healing isn’t a new supplement or test—but learning how to feel safe in your own body?In this episode, I’m guiding you through the foundational (yet often overlooked) first step in any healing journey: regulating your nervous system. We explore why your body can’t heal when it’s stuck in fight-or-flight, how to recognize the subtle signs of chronic stress, and the ancient rituals that help us come back home to ourselves—starting with the breath.I also share the deeply personal story of how my own health unraveled in my 20s—despite doing “everything right”—and how it took walking away from the noise of modern wellness to remember what healing truly feels like.This episode is an invitation to soften. To get curious. To stop chasing protocols and start listening to your inner wisdom. We’ll walk through breathwork, circadian rhythms, and the power of building your own sanctuary for rest—because you deserve to feel good again.If your symptoms feel confusing, your stress feels constant, or you just need a moment of grounding... this is for you.We Also Discuss:(00:00) Welcome to Rooted Reboot: Your Safe Space to Begin Again(05:16) The Wake-Up Call: How My Heart Led Me Back to Ancient Wisdom(18:18) Your Breath Is Your Superpower: 4-7-8 for Calm & Clarity(27:04) The Wellness Trap: Why Information Overload Keeps Us Sick(38:14) Shift Your State, Change Your Life(44:28) Syncing with the Sun: Healing Through Rhythm(53:05) Build Your Own Ashram: Sanctuary Starts at Home(01:13:58) Visualize, Feel, Heal: A Journey Back to YouLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips. Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Thank you for Our Sponsors:12 tips: Small shifts, big energy—feel clearer, brighter, and more like you. Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: monasharma.com/12tipsStress Quiz: The way you react to stress isn’t random—it’s rooted in your biology and lived experience. Discover your unique stress type + get a personalized healing plan to help you feel more calm, clear, and resilient. Take the quiz now:monasharma.com/quiz

What if your anxiety isn’t just emotional—but something deeper starting in your gut?In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and bestselling author of Calm Your Mind with Food, to explore the powerful link between what we eat and how we feel. We unpack how artificial sweeteners, processed foods, and even “healthy” snacks can silently disrupt your gut-brain connection—impacting mood, focus, and emotional resilience.Uma shares her own healing journey through cancer, and how simple, grounding meals became her medicine. You’ll learn why your microbiome matters, how to spot food-mood triggers, and which everyday habits can help soothe anxiety from the inside out.Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author of Calm Your Mind with Food. She’s also the founder of the first U.S. hospital-based nutritional psychiatry clinic at Mass General.We Also Discuss:00:53 – What’s really happening to our gut and skin with artificial sweeteners?02:49 – The myth of the “perfect” diet—and why ancient wisdom still works09:43 – Uma’s cancer diagnosis and how food became her medicine14:50 – Why your mood swings might start in your microbiome21:46 – The missing link in most mental health prescriptions28:14 – Processed foods, pandemic habits, and how they rewired our brains37:14 – The hidden anxiety triggers lurking in everyday ingredients48:38 – Uma’s SOAR method: a gentle reset for clarity, calm, and energyThank You to Our Sponsors:IM8:I’m always searching for wellness that’s simple, effective, and rooted in science. That’s why I love IM8, a daily drink with 92 nutrients designed to support energy, gut health, and longevity.Use code MONASHARMA10 for 10% off at im8health.com.Pendulum: Nourish your gut, support your whole body—head to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off your first membership order.Cymbiotika: I Cymbiotika daily—and only recommend what I actually love.Get 20% off at Cymbiotika.com/MONASHARMA — code MONASHARMA.Learn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips. Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Dr. Uma NaidooWebsite: https://umanaidoomd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidooBook: https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calm-your-mind-with-food

What if your brain fog isn’t just stress—or your anxiety isn’t just “in your head”? What if it’s inflammation quietly hijacking your mind and body?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter to uncover the hidden epidemic of neuroinflammation and how modern life is silently reshaping our brain health. We explore why so many of us feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or “off,” and how tuning back into nature, rhythm, and inner wisdom can be a radical form of healing.You’ll learn how to spot early signs of inflammation, how everyday toxins and tech impact your brain, and what it really means to feel rooted and well.Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine doctor and bestselling author who blends neuroscience with holistic living to help people reconnect—with their health, their purpose, and their peace.We Also Discuss:03:09 – Why true healing begins with reconnection08:15 – The surprising signs you’ve “drifted” from yourself18:11 – Brain fog, anxiety, and the overlooked root: inflammation28:42 – The prescription that’s missing from your doctor’s office44:18 – Everyday habits that silently inflame your brain50:14 – What are you really digesting? The sensory detox we all need01:07:18 – High-vibration food and the joy of eating with awarenessThank You to Our Sponsors:Pendulum: Nourish your gut, support your whole body—head to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off your first membership order.iFit: Movement is medicine—iFIT makes it personal, science-backed, and ready for you anytime, anywhere. Explore more at iFIT.com.12 tips: Small shifts, big energy—feel clearer, brighter, and more like you.Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: monasharma.com/12tipsLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Dr. Austin Perlmutter:Website: https://www.austinperlmutter.com Instagram: @draustinperlmutter Instagram: @breathelichen 

What if the reason you’re feeling foggy, inflamed, or hormonally off is sitting right in your liver?In today’s episode, I sit down with liver health expert Siggi Clavien to explore why this master organ holds the key to so much more than detoxification. We talk about why liver disease is skyrocketing (even in people who don’t drink), how toxins, stress, and even unprocessed emotions impact liver function, and why caring for your liver is foundational for hormone health, gut health, metabolism, and longevity.You’ll learn the subtle signs your liver might need support, what tests actually give you the full picture, and simple ways to love your liver every day.Siggi Clavien is the founder of Love Your Liver and an expert in root-cause liver healing. He blends Eastern medicine, functional nutrition, and cutting-edge diagnostics to help people restore optimal health from the inside out.I Also Discuss:14:12 – The hormone imbalance nobody’s connecting to your liver24:29 – Why liver disease is exploding in “healthy” people31:52 – The liver test your doctor probably isn’t telling you about40:29 – Brain fog, sleep issues, weight gain? It could be your liver43:52 – How a sluggish liver stalls hormone detox54:30 – Can stress and trauma really damage your liver?1:26:51 – Why most mold detoxes fail (and what actually works)Thank You to Our Sponsors:Rooted Academy: Join Rooted Academy by Mona Sharma, a science-backed, community-driven wellness platform designed to help you heal from within. Start your journey to balance, vitality, and lasting transformation. https://www.monasharma.com/rootedStress Quiz: Answer a few simple questions—honestly!- Discover your unique Stress Personality.- Get a customized healing guide with practical tools to support your well-being.- Ready to find your path to stress relief? Take the quiz now at https://www.monasharma.com/quizPendulum: Go to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders.IM8: I’m always searching for wellness that’s simple, effective, and rooted in science. That’s why I love IM8, a daily drink with 92 nutrients designed to support energy, gut health, and longevity.​ Use code MONASHARMA10 for 10% off at im8health.com.Learn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Siggi ClavienWebsite: https://loveyourliver.com/ Website: https://theliverclinic.com/ Website: equilibriumlabs.com Instagram: @siggiclavien Instagram: @deliverance.elixirInstagram: @the.liver.clinic  

Today’s solo episode is about something we’re all experiencing, whether we realize it or not: stress. But not just stress in the casual sense, the deep, physiological stress that imprints on your body, your mind, and your long-term health.I used to say that stress and anxiety were my blueprint. But no more. And I want you to walk away from this episode not only understanding what stress is doing to you, but feeling empowered to shift its impact, starting today.And if you’ve ever found yourself wondering: “Why does this stress seem to hit me harder than it should?”, then this episode is for you!I Also Discuss:(00:03) What Stress Is Really Doing to Your Body(05:25) Is Your Stress Response More Sensitive Than You Think?(08:37) The 6 Types of Stress That Impact Women Most(12:08) How Chronic Stress Disrupts Hormones, Digestion, and Sleep(18:15) Daily Rituals to Calm Your Nervous System and Build ResilienceThank You to Our Sponsors:Stress Quiz: Take our quick quiz to uncover your Stress Personality Type and receive a personalized healing toolkit designed to help you regain balance and thrive. 👉 Ready to find your path to stress relief? https://www.monasharma.com/quiz Rooted Academy: Join Rooted Academy by Mona Sharma — a science-backed, community-driven wellness platform designed to help you heal from within.Start your journey to balance, vitality, and lasting transformation:Rooted Academy CommunityLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.

What if your fatigue, inflammation, or brain fog isn’t a sign your body is broken—but a signal you’ve been disconnected from nature for too long?In this episode, Dr. Zach Bush joins me to explore how our health crisis begins with the soil beneath our feet. We break down the damage glyphosate does to your gut and brain, how antibiotics and monoculture farming disrupt healing, and why chasing supplements and protocols often leads us further from true wellness.Zach shares how to rebuild your inner ecosystem, reconnect with nature, and return to the breath, food, and soil that sustain life. We also explore regenerative farming, light as medicine, and how healing begins with remembering who you are.Dr. Zach Bush is a triple board-certified physician, founder of Farmer’s Footprint and ION*, and one of the world’s leading voices on regenerative health, environmental impact, and the future of medicine.We Also Discuss:03:09 – How chemical farming broke our connection to real food07:47 – What glyphosate is really doing to your metabolism and brain14:50 – Why “organic” isn’t enough anymore—and what to look for instead20:36 – The surprising reason kids hate vegetables (and how to fix it)33:09 – Your gut microbiome is your true immune system—here’s why37:31 – What Zach Bush’s team saw under the microscope that changed everything44:46 – Healing doesn’t start with a supplement—it starts with self-forgiveness58:28 – Nature is the original medicine: how to let it witness and heal youThank You to Our Sponsors:Rooted Academy: Join Rooted Academy, a science-backed, community-driven wellness platform designed to help you heal from within. Start your journey to balance, vitality, and lasting transformation. https://www.monasharma.com/rootedCymbiotika: Boost your energy, reduce inflammation, and support healthy aging with my go-to Cymbiotika picks. I use them daily—and only recommend what I actually love. Get 20% off at Cymbiotika.com/MONASHARMA — code MONASHARMA.Quiz: Discover your unique Stress Personality.Get a customized healing guide with practical tools to support your well-being. Ready to find your path to stress relief? Take the quiz now at https://www.monasharma.com/quizLearn more about Mona Sharma:Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation.Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma.Learn more about Zack Bush:Website: https://zachbushmd.com/Website: https://intelligenceofnature.com/   Website: https://farmersfootprint.us/ Instagram: @zachbushmd