Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

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

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Learn more about Todd:

Website: https://leelaq.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leelaquantum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatoddtodd/

What if the symptoms you’ve learned to live with were actually your body asking for deeper support?
In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I’m sharing reflections from a powerful panel I was honored to be part of at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, alongside Samantha Prabhu and Shayun, and hosted by Abdul Karim Hanif and Dr. Iman. Together, we explored how women can reclaim agency over their health, voices, and bodies.

Being on that stage reinforced something I see every day in my work: women are often taught to normalize stress, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance instead of listening to what their bodies are communicating. 

In this episode, I talk about the biggest gaps in women’s health, why so many high-functioning women are living in survival mode, and how female biology thrives on rhythm rather than constant pushing. We explore stillness, nervous system regulation, and emotional health as foundations for healing, and why your health protocol should be as unique as your biology.

What's Discussed:

00:04) Why Women’s Health Was Built on the Wrong Blueprint

(03:12) The Symptoms Women Are Taught to Normalize and Why That’s a Problem

(07:45) High Functioning vs Truly Well: When Coping Becomes the Baseline

(12:58) The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress on Female Biology

(17:40) Why Stillness and Nervous System Regulation Matter More Than Doing More

(22:31) Your Healing Path Should Be As Unique As Your Biology

(27:18) Technology, Data, and Reclaiming Agency in Women’s Health

(32:06) Rest, Rhythm, and Regulation as the Foundation for Healing

(36:42) Turning Down the Noise and Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

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 Samantha Ruth Prabhu:

(Award-winning actress, entrepreneur, and podcast host who uses her platform to advocate for women’s health awareness, autonomy, and informed choice.)

https://www.instagram.com/ 

Learn more about Shayoon (Shayun):

(Healer, artist, and founder of the Light Force Center, supporting emotional healing and self-empowerment.)

https://www.instagram.com/shayoon 

Learn more about Abdul Karim Hanif:

(Radio presenter at Pulse 95 and on-stage host guiding conversations on culture, creativity, and wellness.)

https://www.instagram.com/abdulonair/

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

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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 Jonny Bowden:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnybowden/ 

Webiste: https://www.jonnybowden.com/

Inflammation is one of the most common words I hear from clients, yet so few people truly understand what it means or how it shows up in the body. If you have been dealing with joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog, or a sense that your body feels constantly dysregulated, this conversation is for you.

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Shivani Gupta to explore inflammation through the lens of Ayurveda and modern science. We talk about how chronic inflammation develops, why digestion and daily rhythm matter so much, and how understanding your unique constitution can change the way you care for your body. We also dive into simple, grounding rituals like tea time, movement in nature, supporting digestive fire, and the science behind turmeric as a powerful anti-inflammatory when used intentionally.

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, PhD researcher, and author of The Inflammation Code, dedicated to helping people heal at the root and reconnect with their body’s wisdom.

What's Discussed:

(02:10) Daily rituals that help the body feel grounded and regulated

(08:00) Early signs of inflammation most people overlook

(11:20) What chronic inflammation really is and why it becomes the root of disease

(14:30) Ayurvedic constitutions and why personalized healing matters

(19:00) Life stages, perimenopause, and shifting inflammation patterns

(22:40) Turmeric science and why most supplements miss the mark

(31:10) Why herbal remedies take time and how to know they are working

(41:00) Digestion, digestive fire, and the gut as the center of healing

(53:30) Detox, nourishment, and restoring balance in a toxic modern world

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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. Shivani Gupta:

Website: https://shivanigupta.com/
Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta

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