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, body, and soul connection, and journey back to our roots to reclaim our authentic selves.
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71. How Ayurveda Heals Bloating Balances Hormones and Reduces Inflammation with Salila Sukumaran
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 01:05:31
What if the secret to better digestion, deeper sleep, balanced hormones, and lasting longevity isn’t in the latest supplements, but in ancient wisdom you can apply today?
In this episode, I sit down with Ayurvedic wellness expert and Ayurgamaya founder, Salila Sukumaran, to uncover how simple morning rituals, seasonal lifestyle practices, and herbal remedies can transform your health. We explore how aligning with your circadian rhythm reduces inflammation and bloating, why your doshas influence metabolism and menopause symptoms, and how mindful eating supports synergy between body and mind.
From tongue scraping to oil massage, from optimizing digestion to empowering women through holistic healthcare.
Salila Sukumaran is an Ayurvedic wellness practitioner, yoga educator, and founder of Ayurgamaya, where she helps clients around the world restore balance through time-honored Ayurvedic principles.
What's Discussed:
(00:00) Ancient wisdom that transforms health today
(11:12) How modern life disrupts digestion and how to fix it
(16:32) Discover your Ayurvedic body type and what it means
(31:31) Simple lifestyle shifts that spark deep healing
(37:46) Morning rituals that fuel your energy all day
(43:02) Ayurvedic tools to navigate menopause with vitality
(53:41) Herbal remedies for everyday health issues
(01:01:47) Creating mind-body synergy through Ayurveda
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Website: https://www.ayurgamaya.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salila.ayurveda/
70. Why You're Not Losing Fat (And What Actually Works) with Ben Azadi
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 01:03:43
What if your metabolism isn’t something you “fix,” but something you free?
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Azadi, author of Metabolic Freedom and host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, to explore what’s really driving fatigue, weight resistance, hormone chaos, and why so many people are stuck in cycles of doing more… but healing less.
Ben shares how his first breakthrough had nothing to do with food. It started with a decision to take radical responsibility for his thoughts. From there, everything changed.
We talk about the hidden signs of insulin resistance, what it really means to be metabolically “flexible,” and how your mitochondria, the tiny energy factories inside your cells, hold the key to long-term vitality. We also dive into the science of gratitude (what Ben calls Vitamin G), and how a single thought can signal your DNA to either protect or inflame.
Ben Azadi is the founder of Keto Kamp and the bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom. Through science-backed education, emotional awareness, and a root-cause approach to healing he helps thousands reclaim their energy.
What's Discussed:
(00:00) Why ancient wisdom still holds the answers to modern health(05:46) The truth about fat loss: it’s not about the scale(09:32) How your mitochondria shape your metabolism, mood, and energy(13:58) Everyday habits that damage (and heal) your cellular energy(22:06) Are you stuck in sugar-burning mode? Here’s how to know(32:14) What metabolic flexibility actually looks like(36:14) Blood sugar, fasting insulin, and why your labs might be lying(44:51) Ketosis as a tool, not a lifestyle, and how to use it wisely(53:31) Can your thoughts really change your physiology? (yes)(58:56) Gratitude, presence, and the medicine that costs nothing
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Learn more about Mona Sharma:
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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.
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Learn more about Ben Azadi:
Website: www.benazadi.com
Instagram: @thebenazadi
YouTube: Keto Kamp
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TikTok: @thebenazadi
61. Why Your “Healthy” Foods Might Be Making You Anxious with Dr. Uma Naidoo
Episode 62
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 01:17:05
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 energy
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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 Naidoo
Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidooBook: https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calm-your-mind-with-food
60: Rewire Your Brain Naturally: The Anti-Anxiety Protocol You Haven’t Heard with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • Duration 01:32:28
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 awareness
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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
59. Why Most "Healthy" People Still Have Fatty Liver with Siggi Clavien
Episode 59
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 01:27:44
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)
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Learn more about Mona Sharma:
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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 Clavien
Website: https://loveyourliver.com/ Website: https://theliverclinic.com/ Website: equilibriumlabs.com Instagram: @siggiclavien Instagram: @deliverance.elixir
Instagram: @the.liver.clinic
58. Why Stress Hits Women Harder—And How to Heal It
Episode 58
Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 17:08
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 Resilience
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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.
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57. The Soil-Gut Connection That’s Quietly Making You Sick with Zack Bush
Episode 57
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 01:25:11
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 food
07:47 – What glyphosate is really doing to your metabolism and brain
14:50 – Why “organic” isn’t enough anymore—and what to look for instead
20:36 – The surprising reason kids hate vegetables (and how to fix it)
33:09 – Your gut microbiome is your true immune system—here’s why
37:31 – What Zach Bush’s team saw under the microscope that changed everything
44:46 – Healing doesn’t start with a supplement—it starts with self-forgiveness
58:28 – Nature is the original medicine: how to let it witness and heal you
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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/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 Zack Bush:
Website: https://zachbushmd.com/
Website: https://intelligenceofnature.com/
Website: https://farmersfootprint.us/
Instagram: @zachbushmd
56. The Deeper Reason You Still Feel Stuck (And How to Shift It) with Dave Asprey
Episode 56
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 01:23:39
What if the anxiety, fatigue, and reactivity you’re feeling… isn’t in your head, but wired into your biology?In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Dave Asprey—biohacking pioneer, four-time New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Bulletproof Coffee—to explore how your mitochondria, brainwaves, and unprocessed emotions shape everything from your stress response to your intuition and longevity.We dive into why healing goes far beyond diet and exercise, how unresolved triggers silently drain your energy, and why most people stay stuck in survival mode without knowing it.Dave shares science-backed ways to rewire your nervous system, build emotional resilience, and shift into the elevated states that create true vitality and peace.If you’re doing all the things but still feel stuck or burned out, this conversation will change how you see healing.Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and Upgrade Labs, a pioneer in the biohacking movement, and author of Heavily Meditated: Your Roadmap to Untangling Anxiety, Moving Through Depression, and Reclaiming Your Life.We Also Discuss:
03:12 — why most healing practices don’t work (and what does)07:15 — how Dave’s spiritual path shaped biohacking12:55 — the surprising truth about meditation and nervous system healing22:55 — why most people never truly forgive (and how to do it)36:15 — altered states that rewire your brain faster than traditional methods50:23 — are psychedelics necessary for transformation? what the science says59:34 — how mitochondria drive your energy, emotions, and intuition01:05:41 — sound healing, brainwaves, and creating lasting change
Thank 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.Cymbiotika: 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.Pendulum: Go to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders.Stress 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/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 Dave Asprey Website: daveasprey.comInstagram: @dave.asp Book: Heavily Meditated
52. The Hidden Link Between Poor Sleep, Hormone Chaos, and Inflammation
Episode 55
Friday, June 6, 2025 • Duration 19:31
You’re eating clean, doing the cold plunges, taking the adaptogens… but still waking up exhausted, wired, inflamed, or just off?It’s time to talk about the one healing practice that costs nothing—but changes everything: sleep.In this solo episode of Rooted in Wellness, I’m guiding you back to your body’s most powerful reset tool. We’ll explore why deep, consistent sleep is foundational for hormone balance, detox, metabolism, emotional regulation, and even gut repair. You’ll learn the hidden ways modern life disrupts your circadian rhythm—and the rituals, tools, and energetics I personally use and teach to bring your nervous system back into alignment.If you’ve been overriding your need for rest in the name of productivity or “doing more,” this is your permission slip to pause, restore, and reconnect.Because your body knows how to heal—when you finally let it rest.I Also Discuss:03:19 – Why You Can’t Heal Without Deep Sleep06:32 – One Hour of Lost Sleep = Total Body Disruption10:12 – How Sleep Impacts Digestion, Weight & Mood16:28 – Hidden Sleep Disruptors You’re Probably Overlooking21:39 – Mona’s Go-To Nervous System Hacks for Restorative SleepThank You to Our Sponsors:
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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.
54. The Hidden Gut Fix for Fatigue, Cravings, and Weight Gain with Colleen Cutcliffe
Episode 54
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 01:20:27
What if the brain fog, sugar cravings, and stubborn fatigue you’re feeling… starts in your gut?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe—Stanford PhD scientist and co-founder of Pendulum Therapeutics—to unpack the real reasons so many of us struggle with metabolic health, mood imbalances, and digestion. We explore how your gut microbiome shapes your energy, hormones, and weight every single day—even if the root cause began years ago.We break down the rise of leaky gut, the missing bacteria like Akkermansia that most probiotics ignore, and science-backed steps to start healing from within.If you’ve tried everything and still feel off, this conversation offers clarity—and real hope.Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe is a microbiome expert, Stanford PhD, and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics.We Also Discuss:03:55 – When I realized my heart issues weren’t just physical10:35 – How your gut is secretly running the show15:54 – Yep… people are healing with poop transplants24:52 – What antibiotics in childhood did to my metabolism31:09 – Why your probiotic might be doing nothing45:42 – The one gut strain you need (and probably don’t have)57:07 – I stopped craving sugar—here’s what changed01:05:08 – Before you try Ozempic…listen to this about your gut
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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 Colleen Cutcliffe:
Website: https://pendulumlife.com/ Instagram: @pendulumlifeco Instagram: @drcolleencutcliffe/
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