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Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

Welcome to "Rooted in Wellness" with me, Mona Sharma, your guide and celebrity holistic nutritionist. Embark on a transformative journey from imbalance to harmony, where ancient wisdom meets modern scientific insights. Growing up on an ashram, I embraced the philosophy that food is medicine and your kitchen is your health sanctuary. After navigating heart surgeries, anxiety, and weight challenges, I realized that common symptoms don"t equate to normalcy. Join me as we unlock the power of our mind,

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96. Creating Health Before the Diagnosis with Dr....

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2026/01/14

Before anything shows up on a lab report, the body often signals imbalance through lived symptoms. Sleep becomes less restorative, emotional regulation takes more effort, focus shifts, and the nervous system feels less steady, even while test results still appear normal.We dive deeper into this in the Rooted in Wellness with Dr. Chris Renna, DO. Together, we explore why a grounded sense of self is one of the most overlooked indicators of health, how lived experience can be more revealing than lab

95. Trauma, Nervous System Dysregulation, and Chronic...

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2026/01/07

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

94. The Root Causes of Brain Fog, Anxiety, and...

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2025/12/31

If you have been dealing with brain fog, anxiety, chronic fatigue, mood changes, or symptoms that feel real but keep coming back with “normal” labs, this episode will help you understand what your brain and body are signaling beneath the surface.In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Eboni Cornish to explore the biological roots of mental and emotional health through the lens of neuroinflammation. We discuss how chronic stress, hidden infections, toxins, and gut imbalances can disrupt brain

93. Staying Well When Life Gets Full: A Holiday Q&A...

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2025/12/26

What if the holidays become a space where you stay connected to yourself instead of feeling depleted by January? In Part 3 of the holiday solos, I bring together everything we have been exploring so you can support your body with clarity and steadiness. I share how alcohol affects digestion, sleep, inflammation, and energy, and what the liver truly needs this time of year. You will hear the simple practices I use to minimize bloating, calm the nervous system, and keep my rhythm steady without

92. The Hidden Markers of Stress, Inflammation, and...

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2025/12/24

If you have been feeling inflamed, fatigued, overly stressed, or unsure why your body is not responding the way it used to, this episode will help you understand what your physiology is trying to communicate. In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Ara Suppiah, a functional sports medicine physician who makes complex biomarker data feel simple, practical, and grounded. We explore why health is shaped by patterns and trends rather than isolated numbers and how markers like the Omega-3 index,

91. The Real Path to Better Digestion and Gut Health...

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2025/12/17

If you have been dealing with bloating, irregular digestion, sensitivities, or feeling off after meals, this episode will help you understand what your gut is trying to communicate. In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Rajan Karan, a gastrointestinal surgeon and gut-health researcher who makes complex digestive science feel simple and grounded.We explore why digestion is more than isolated symptoms and how the microbiome functions as a living ecosystem that reflects your stress levels,

89. The Hidden Messages Behind Your Symptoms with Dr....

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/12/11

What if the symptoms you feel every day were actually gentle messages from your energy body asking you to slow down, reconnect, and listen a little more closely? In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Jason Yuan, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist whose work blends functional medicine with Eastern healing and energy wisdom. Our conversation explores what energetic congestion really looks like, why so many people feel ungrounded even when they are doing all the right things, and how subtle

90. Staying Well When Life Gets Full: A Holiday Q&A...

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/12/11

What if the holidays become a time to return to your natural rhythm instead of something you have to recover from? In Part 2 of the holiday solos, I answer your top questions about how to stay grounded, nourished, and supported through a season that often disrupts our routines. I share how I support my gut when travel and schedule changes show up, how I reduce bloating with simple daily rituals, and how I keep my energy steady using a blend of Ayurvedic wisdom and functional science.We explore

88. Aging Backwards? The Truth About NAD, Energy, and...

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2025/12/03

What if aging wasn’t something that simply “happens,” but a reflection of how well your cells are able to repair, restore, and keep you in balance?Today on Rooted in Wellness, I’m joined by Dr. Nichola Conlon, scientist and founder of Nuchido, to explore how NAD, cellular repair, and lifestyle shape the way we age from the inside out. We dive into what NAD actually does in the body, why it declines so quickly, and how stress, inflammation, and modern living accelerate that loss. We also explore

87. Why Infrared Saunas Work (When Some Traditional...

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/11/26

What if healing didn’t mean doing more, but simply returning your body to its natural rhythm?Today on Rooted in Wellness, I’m joined by Connie Zack, co-founder and co-CEO of Sunlighten, to explore how infrared and light therapy support the body’s innate ability to restore, repair, and regulate itself. We dive deep into what makes infrared different from traditional saunas, the science behind near, mid, and far wavelengths, and how each one interacts with your cells, mitochondria, and nervous

86. Staying Well When Life Gets Full: A Holiday Q&A...

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/11/21

What if the holidays weren’t something you had to recover from, but a chance to return to your natural rhythm?Today on Rooted in Wellness, I’m answering your top questions about how to feel grounded, nourished, and supported through a season that often disrupts our routines. I break down how to strengthen immunity, support digestion, reduce bloating, and stay energized using both Ayurvedic principles and modern functional science. We explore mindful ways to enjoy nostalgic holiday foods without

85. The Real Reason You’re Not Recovering Like You...

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2025/11/19

What if longevity wasn’t about adding more to your routine, but about helping your body do what it’s already designed to do?Today on Rooted in Wellness, I’m joined by Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, to explore how stem cells, cellular repair, and resilience actually work in the body. We discuss why recovery shifts as we age, the role of inflammation in slowing regeneration, and how simple lifestyle rhythms like movement, sleep in true darkness, fasting, and circadian

84. Why You Can’t Heal Your Hormones Without Healing...

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/11/12

What if the symptoms you’re trying to fix, fatigue, bloating, anxiety, weight change, are really your body’s way of asking you to listen? Today on Rooted in Wellness, me and my guest Dr. GuyCitrin, explore the intricate connection between the gut, hormones, and nervous system, and how inflammation and stress create the “stuck” feeling so many women describe. This is the bridge we love on this show: modern functional medicine meeting ancient wisdom in a way that feels empowering, not

83. Quantum Biology Free Tools Your Body Already...

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma ·

2025/11/05

What if the most powerful medicine is already free and built into your biology? Today on Rooted in Wellness, we explore light, water, sound, and coherence through the lens of quantum biology, and how these simple inputs help your body remember how to heal. This is the bridge we love on this show: ancient wisdom meeting modern science in a way that feels practical and human.In this conversation, we break down quantum biology in plain language, connect circadian rhythm to mitochondrial function, and