Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

You can be sleeping, exercising, taking supplements, trying to meditate, cutting back on caffeine, doing all the “right” things, and still feel like your body is bracing for something you cannot name. That is the part so many stress conversations miss, because anxiety is not always something you can mindset your way out of when your nervous system has learned that safety is not the default. We dive deeper into this in Rooted in Wellness with Dr. Dave Rabin, and this conversation will change the way you understand stress, anxiety, trauma, and why everything you have tried has only ever scratched the surface of what actually needs to heal. Dr. Dave Rabin is a board certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist with over 12 years of post-college medical training specializing in chronic stress, trauma, and treatment resistant mental illness, one of the few psychiatrists in the United States trained in both ketamine and MDMA assisted therapy, and the co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience. With decades spent working with the most treatment resistant patients in psychiatry, the people who had tried everything and still could not find relief, he has dedicated his entire career to finding what actually works when nothing else does. What's Discussed: (5:04) The four pillars of self trust and why restoring a sense of agency is the foundation of all healing. (13:53) Why looking at your phone first thing in the morning is one of the most dysregulating things you can do to your nervous system. (17:35) Why anxiety is not a disorder but a signal and what happens when we treat it like one. (22:11) How chronic stress diverts up to 80% of your blood flow away from every system in your body responsible for healing. (34:03) Why perfectionism is a biological trap and what it is actually doing to your nervous system. (39:20) How trauma changes your gene expression and what epigenetics tells us about the possibility of healing. (1:03:59) Why the source of all healing comes from within and how psychedelic assisted therapy is proving it. (1:23:54) Why optimizing from a place of fear is actually shortening your life and what to do instead. Listen to this episode of Rooted in Wellness and walk away with a completely different understanding of your body, your nervous system, and why feeling safe is not a luxury but the foundation of every single thing your body needs to heal. Thank you to our Sponsors: AX3 Life: Use code MONA for 20% off first order at AX3.Life MitoQ - Go to mitoq.com/mona and use code MONA for 10% off 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 monasharma.com/12tips Visit Mona's website: 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 @monasharma Learn more about Dr. Dave Rabin: Instagram: @drdavidrabin Book - A Simple Guide to Being Alive pre-order link: A-Simple-Guide-To-Being-Alive Website: www.drdave.io/ Podcast: The-Psychedelic-Report/

Feeling tired, wired, or out of balance has become so normalized that many people stop questioning it. If your nervous system feels constantly “on,” your sleep feels light, or your body struggles to fully settle, this conversation offers a new way of understanding what may be happening beneath the surface. In today’s episode, I sit down with Todd Shipman to explore the invisible influences shaping our health in modern life. We talk about quantum energy, electromagnetic exposure, and the human biofield through both a scientific and ancient wisdom lens. We explore how modern environments quietly interact with the nervous system over time, why so many symptoms get dismissed or normalized, and how presence, grounding, and rhythm play a foundational role in regulation and resilience. Todd Shipman is a former technology executive and the CEO of Leela Quantum Tech, working at the intersection of innovation, science, and energetic intelligence. He advocates for quantum energy and natural wellness technologies, known for bridging innovation, science, and energetic intelligence. What's Discussed: (00:00) What it means to feel rooted and why regulation is the foundation of health (08:00) Presence, nature, and the free daily practices that ground the nervous system (16:00) Common misconceptions about quantum energy and why it isn’t “woo” (24:00) EMFs, modern environments, and the invisible stressors we normalize (32:00) Ancient wisdom, biofields, and how energy was understood long before science (40:00) Terrain, resilience, and why healing is not about blaming food or symptoms (48:00) Ethical technology, discernment, and how to evaluate what actually works (56:00) Protecting children, homes, and sleep in an increasingly wired world (1:04:00) The future of quantum healing and what true optimization could look like Thank You to Our Sponsors: 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/quiz 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 Todd: Website: https://leelaq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leelaquantum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatoddtodd/

Cholesterol is one of the most fear-charged topics I hear about from clients, and the conversation often starts with a lab result that feels alarming without much context. If you’ve ever been told your cholesterol is “high” and left feeling confused, anxious, or unsure what actually matters, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I sat down with Jonny Bowden to unpack what cholesterol really tells us, and where the standard approach often falls short. We talk about why total cholesterol can be misleading, why LDL is far more nuanced than “good” or “bad,” and which markers like ApoB, particle size, and Lp(a) provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk. We also explore insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health as foundational drivers that deserve far more attention. Jonny Bowden is a renowned nutrition educator and bestselling author, including co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth, known for helping people rethink heart health through science, context, and common sense. What's Discussed: (02:05) Simple daily rituals that support grounding and long-term health (06:40) Why standard cholesterol labs often create fear without clarity (12:15) LDL, particle size, and what actually drives cardiovascular risk (18:10) ApoB and Lp(a), the heart markers most people are never told about (26:30) Insulin resistance as the missing link in heart health conversations (38:15) Continuous glucose monitoring and what it reveals about daily habits (49:10) Inflammation, omega-3s, and the modern imbalance affecting longevity (01:02:40) The overlooked longevity lesson from the Blue Zones Thank You to Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 for 30 days as part of your holistic wellness practice. Your body deserves this level of comprehensive support. Visit https://im8health.com/ Timeline: Get 35% off your first month at Timeline.com/MONA35. 12 tips: Small shifts, big energy—feel clearer, brighter, and more like you. Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: https://www.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:http://monasharma.com/quiz 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 Jonny Bowden: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnybowden/ Webiste: https://www.jonnybowden.com/

If you have tried cleanses, protocols, or lifestyle changes and still feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally off, or stuck in recurring symptoms, this episode offers a clearer way to understand what your body is asking for. In today’s episode, I sit down with Meghan Swidler to explore detoxification as a foundational and restorative process rather than an extreme or short-term fix. We talk about how modern toxin exposure, stress, dehydration, and poor elimination quietly overload the body, even in people who eat well and prioritize their health. We unpack how the gut, liver, lymphatic system, kidneys, and nervous system work together to support detoxification, why detox pathways must be supported in the right order, and how jumping into aggressive cleanses can leave people feeling worse instead of better. Meghan Swidler is a detox educator and author focused on restoring gut and liver function, reducing toxic burden, and supporting the body’s return to balance through practical, sustainable detox practices grounded in physiology. What's Discussed: (00:02) Why detox can feel ineffective even when you’re doing everything “right” (06:10) How gut motility and elimination influence hormones, energy, and inflammation (12:45) Liver congestion and its impact on skin, mood, and blood sugar (20:30) Why aggressive cleanses backfire when detox pathways are not open (28:50) The lymphatic system, movement, and supporting detox beyond diet alone (36:40) Hydration, minerals, and what true cellular hydration actually means (44:55) Heavy metals, parasites, and the importance of sequencing detox properly (54:20) How nervous system regulation and daily rituals support long-term detox and healing 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 Meghan Swidler: Website: https://meghanswidler.com Instagram: @meghanswidler

You can eat well, journal daily, go to therapy, and still feel stuck in a body that won’t settle. When healing stays cognitive and skips the nervous system, regulation never fully happens and symptoms keep looping. We dive deeper into this in the latest Rooted in Wellness episode with Britt Piper. We also chat about somatic healing, nervous system regulation, generational trauma, and why slowing down can feel more threatening than staying busy. Britt Piper is a somatic practitioner, educator, and author whose work blends nervous system science with emotional and ancestral healing. Her background includes trauma studies, women’s wellness, and somatic experiencing. She specializes in translating complex neuroscience into grounded, body-based practices. What’s Discussed: (00:02) Why healing can stall when regulation stays cognitive instead of nervous system based (05:10) How trauma lives in the body and shows up as anxiety, fatigue, pain, and burnout (12:45) The difference between what happened to you and what your body didn’t receive (18:30) Why slowing down can feel unsafe to a dysregulated nervous system (26:10) Chronic stress, suppressed emotions, and long-term nervous system dysregulation (33:40) How unprocessed trauma reshapes immune, hormonal, and digestive function (41:20) Somatic healing versus talk therapy and why the body must be involved (52:00) Presence, body awareness, and rebuilding safety from the inside out Thank You to Our Sponsors: Sunlighten: Experience the healing power of light for yourself. Visit get.sunlighten.com/monasharma and use code MONA to save up to $1,400 on your own Sunlighten sauna; a space to recharge, restore, and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm. 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 Britt Piper: Instagram: @healwithbritt Tiktok: @healwithbritt Youtube: @HealwithBritt