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67. The Gut Healing Secrets You’ve Never Heard Before with Kiran Krishnan Jul 30, 2025

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What if the root of your symptoms isn’t in your head or your hormones, but in your gut?

In this episode, I sit down with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist and founder of Microbiome Labs, to explore why the gut is so much more than a digestive system. It’s the control center for your mood, your energy, your hormones, and your healing.

Kiran breaks down how the gut and brain communicate, why stress disrupts your entire microbiome, and what most people get wrong about probiotics. We also explore the surprising role of fiber in longevity, how early morning light sets your gut rhythm, and why sometimes the simplest habits are the most powerful medicine.

This conversation is a grounded, science-backed invitation to stop fighting your body, and start supporting it. Because when you understand your gut, you understand yourself.

Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and co-founder of Microbiome Labs. He has spent his career studying the gut-brain axis and helping people shift from symptom management to root-cause healing. Through his work, Kiran empowers people to trust their body’s intelligence and embrace daily rituals that create lasting balance.

We Also Discuss:

2:10 – What your gut is really doing when you're stressed, tired, or overwhelmed
13:25 – The gut-brain connection explained simply: how your body "talks" to itself
26:40 – Why fiber is more powerful than any supplement (and how to get enough)
39:50 – Daily habits that regulate your nervous system and support gut repair
53:05 – The truth about probiotics: what works, what doesn’t, and why
1:05:15 – Hormones, inflammation, and gut health: how it’s all connected
1:17:30 – Breath, sound, and light: ancient tools that reset your microbiome
1:30:45 – What the future holds for personalized gut healing (and where to begin)

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Website: microbiomelabs.com
Instagram: @kiranbiome

66. Reconnect, Release, Remember: Your Path to Healing Begins Here Jul 25, 2025

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What if the key to healing isn’t adding more, but coming back to yourself?
In today’s episode, we slow down to reconnect with the body, the breath, and the quiet wisdom within you. I’ll share a powerful practice to release stuck emotions (yes, even if journaling isn’t your thing) and guide you into a gentle remembrance of your inner child, the version of you who knew how to move freely, feel deeply, and live with wonder.
You’ll also learn why so many of us struggle to stay consistent, and how the shift from discipline to identity can make all the difference. Together, we’ll explore how rituals, community, and presence can help you stop striving and start embodying the version of you that already knows how to heal.

This is your invitation to reset. To release. To remember who you are.
So ask yourself: What are you holding onto that it’s time to let go of?
I Also Discuss:

00:00 – Welcome: Reconnect with Your Body’s Wisdom
03:30 – Feeling Stuck? Why Less Might Be More
07:15 – The Scribble Practice: Releasing with Movement
11:00 – Visualizing Your Inner Child
15:00 – Reclaiming Joy and Identity Through Emotion
18:30 – Motivation vs. Embodiment in Healing
23:00 – What's Driving Your Health Choices?
27:30 – Embody What Inspires You

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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.

65. How He Reversed Autoimmune Illness Without More Protocols with Seamus Mullen Jul 23, 2025

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What if the way back to health isn’t about doing more, but about listening more deeply?
In this episode, I sit down with Seamus Mullen, award-winning chef, health coach, and chronic illness thriver, to explore how true healing begins when we shift from control to connection.
Seamus shares how his journey through autoimmune illness led him to reimagine food as nourishment, not restriction. We dive into the emotional and physical reset of fasting, how detoxing from modern toxins changed his vitality, and the unexpected healing that came from reconnecting with animals and energy.
This conversation unpacks what most wellness plans overlook: the impact of environmental toxins, the spiritual dimension of healing, and the quiet power of choosing rest over hustle. Seamus reminds us that healing isn’t a destination, it’s a remembering.

Seamus Mullen is an award-winning chef, health coach, and author who transformed his life after a near-death experience with chronic autoimmune disease. Through his personal story, Seamus reminds us that healing is possible, even when it feels out of reach—and that sometimes, the most powerful medicine is believing in your ability to begin again.

We Also Discuss:

(00:02) From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Our Healing Stories
(08:44) Autoimmunity Isn’t a Life Sentence—Here’s Where to Start
(14:56) Terrain Theory: Why Your Inner Ecosystem Matters
(19:26) Lifestyle as Medicine: The Daily Shifts That Heal
(28:26) Fasting for Clarity, Energy & Cellular Repair
(48:22) Animal Wisdom & the Power of Energetic Connection
(56:18) Co-Regulation: Why Healing Doesn’t Happen Alone
(01:15:01) Becoming the Healer of Your Own Life

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Website: seamusmullen.com
Instagram: @seamusmullen

64. The Frequency of Healing—What Detox Really Means Jul 18, 2025

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What if the key to healing isn’t more effort—but a shift in your frequency?
In this episode, I invite you to explore a different kind of wellness—one rooted in emotion, energy, and intention. You’ll uncover why the way you feel each morning shapes every health decision you make, and how aligning with your core values becomes your blueprint for true healing.
I dive into the science of vibration, how unprocessed emotions can block detox pathways, and why clearing must come before nourishing. I also share simple, grounded practices to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and begin healing from the inside out.
If you’ve been trying all the right things but still feel off, this episode is a permission slip to pause, go inward, and reset your inner state.
Because real healing begins not with doing more—but with feeling more aligned, clear, and calm in your own body.
I Also Discuss:

00:00 – Vibration, emotions & why how you feel in the morning matters
03:00 – Core values exercise: how your frequency reveals your healing blueprint
10:00 – The science of vibrational frequencies & how they shape our choices
15:00 – Using your core emotion as a daily compass for healing
20:00 – Why detox must come before nourishment (and how to begin gently)

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62: This Hidden Deficiency Is Draining Your Energy (And No One Talks About It) with Caroline Alan Jul 16, 2025

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What if your brain fog, cramps, or sleep issues aren’t random—but your cells calling out for minerals?

In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore why mineral depletion is one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and more. We dive into how humic and fulvic minerals support cellular energy, detox, and hydration—and why our modern world quietly strips them away.
We also discuss how a few drops of plant-based minerals helped her recover from years of chronic symptoms, burnout, and gut issues—and together, we unpack how to gently restore your body’s ecosystem using nature’s original medicine.
Caroline Alan is the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and a passionate advocate for cellular health through plant-based mineral replenishment. Caroline blends personal experience with deep research to empower people to reconnect with nature and nourish their bodies at the root level.

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Website: https://beamminerals.com
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62. You’re Doing Everything Right—But Your Nervous System Isn’t On Board Jul 11, 2025

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What if the first step in healing isn’t a new supplement or test—but learning how to feel safe in your own body?
In this episode, I’m guiding you through the foundational (yet often overlooked) first step in any healing journey: regulating your nervous system. We explore why your body can’t heal when it’s stuck in fight-or-flight, how to recognize the subtle signs of chronic stress, and the ancient rituals that help us come back home to ourselves—starting with the breath.
I also share the deeply personal story of how my own health unraveled in my 20s—despite doing “everything right”—and how it took walking away from the noise of modern wellness to remember what healing truly feels like.
This episode is an invitation to soften. To get curious. To stop chasing protocols and start listening to your inner wisdom. We’ll walk through breathwork, circadian rhythms, and the power of building your own sanctuary for rest—because you deserve to feel good again.
If your symptoms feel confusing, your stress feels constant, or you just need a moment of grounding... this is for you.

We Also Discuss:

(00:00) Welcome to Rooted Reboot: Your Safe Space to Begin Again
(05:16) The Wake-Up Call: How My Heart Led Me Back to Ancient Wisdom
(18:18) Your Breath Is Your Superpower: 4-7-8 for Calm & Clarity
(27:04) The Wellness Trap: Why Information Overload Keeps Us Sick
(38:14) Shift Your State, Change Your Life
(44:28) Syncing with the Sun: Healing Through Rhythm
(53:05) Build Your Own Ashram: Sanctuary Starts at Home
(01:13:58) Visualize, Feel, Heal: A Journey Back to You

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61. Why Your “Healthy” Foods Might Be Making You Anxious with Dr. Uma Naidoo Jul 09, 2025

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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

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Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo
Book: 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 Jul 02, 2025

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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

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Pendulum: Nourish your gut, support your whole body—head to pendulumlife.com and use code MONA for 20% off your first membership order.
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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

59. Why Most "Healthy" People Still Have Fatty Liver with Siggi Clavien Jun 25, 2025

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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)

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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 Jun 20, 2025

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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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