Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

• 61. Why Your “Healthy” Foods Might Be Making You Anxious with Dr. Uma Naidoo

  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 works 09:43 – Uma’s cancer diagnosis and how food became her medicine 14:50 – Why your mood swings might start in your microbiome 21:46 – The missing link in most mental health prescriptions 28:14 – Processed foods, pandemic habits, and how they rewired our brains 37:14 – The hidden anxiety triggers lurking in everyday ingredients 48:38 – Uma’s SOAR method: a gentle reset for clarity, calm, and energy 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. 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 Naidoo Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo Book: https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calm-your-mind-with-food

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• 60: Rewire Your Brain Naturally: The Anti-Anxiety Protocol You Haven’t Heard with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

  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 reconnection 08:15 – The surprising signs you’ve “drifted” from yourself 18:11 – Brain fog, anxiety, and the overlooked root: inflammation 28:42 – The prescription that’s missing from your doctor’s office 44:18 – Everyday habits that silently inflame your brain 50:14 – What are you really digesting? The sensory detox we all need 01:07:18 – High-vibration food and the joy of eating with awareness Thank 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 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. Austin Perlmutter: Website: https://www.austinperlmutter.com  Instagram: @draustinperlmutter Instagram: @breathelichen

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• 59. Why Most "Healthy" People Still Have Fatty Liver with Siggi Clavien

  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 liver 24:29 – Why liver disease is exploding in “healthy” people 31:52 – The liver test your doctor probably isn’t telling you about 40:29 – Brain fog, sleep issues, weight gain? It could be your liver 43:52 – How a sluggish liver stalls hormone detox 54:30 – 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/rooted 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 Pendulum: 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 Clavien Website: https://loveyourliver.com/ Website: https://theliverclinic.com/ Website: equilibriumlabs.com Instagram: @siggiclavien Instagram: @deliverance.elixir Instagram: @the.liver.clinic

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• 58. Why Stress Hits Women Harder—And How to Heal It

  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 Thank 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 Community 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.

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• 57. The Soil-Gut Connection That’s Quietly Making You Sick with Zack Bush

  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 Thank 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/rooted 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. 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

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