Celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma: Stop Stress Before It Becomes Disease! (Do THIS Before Every Meal)
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
How do you usually deal with stress?
Does it help you feel better, or just distract you for a while?
Today, Jay welcomes globally recognized nutritionist and corporate wellness strategist Mona Sharma to share her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing. Mona opens up about her personal health struggles; two heart surgeries, chronic stress, and years of misalignment, that ultimately led her to rediscover the healing practices she grew up with in the ashram. Mona explains how returning to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nutrition helped her reclaim her health and purpose, transforming her pain into a mission to guide others toward vitality.
Together, Jay and Mona explore how true wellness goes beyond diets and quick fixes. Mona emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, teaching us that healing requires nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and holistic nourishment. They discuss the link between stress and disease, how lifestyle choices shape gut health, and why our beliefs about our bodies matter just as much as the food we eat. Mona shares practical tools, from mindful eating and breathwork to habit stacking and visualization, that help people align with their deepest values while supporting long-term health.
The conversation also highlights how modern science is finally catching up with ancient wisdom. Mona stresses the power of integrating Western medicine with Eastern practices to create a more complete vision of health.
In this interview, you'll learn:
- How to Heal by Finding the Root Cause
- How to Regulate Your Nervous System Daily
- How to Transform Stress Into Resilience
- How to Build Healing Rituals That Last
- How to Improve Digestion Through Mindful Eating
- How to Start Your Day Without Sugar and Coffee
- How to Optimize Sleep for Deep Restoration
True healing begins when we stop searching for quick fixes and start honoring the wisdom of our own bodies. Every symptom, every craving, every restless night is not a failure, it's a message guiding us back to balance.
With Love and Gratitude,
Newsletter & Subscription
Episode Resources
- Mona Sharma – Website
- Mona Sharma – Instagram
- Mona Sharma – TikTok
- Mona Sharma – YouTube
- Mona Sharma's Rooted Academy
- 12 Wellness Tips to Awaken Your Best Health (complimentary guide co-authored with Dr. Mark Hyman)
Raw Description
<p>How do you usually deal with stress?</p> <p>Does it help you feel better, or just distract you for a while?</p> <p>Today, Jay welcomes globally recognized nutritionist and corporate wellness strategist Mona Sharma to share her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing. Mona opens up about her personal health struggles; two heart surgeries, chronic stress, and years of misalignment, that ultimately led her to rediscover the healing practices she grew up with in the ashram. Mona explains how returning to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nutrition helped her reclaim her health and purpose, transforming her pain into a mission to guide others toward vitality.</p> <p>Together, Jay and Mona explore how true wellness goes beyond diets and quick fixes. Mona emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, teaching us that healing requires nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and holistic nourishment. They discuss the link between stress and disease, how lifestyle choices shape gut health, and why our beliefs about our bodies matter just as much as the food we eat. Mona shares practical tools, from mindful eating and breathwork to habit stacking and visualization, that help people align with their deepest values while supporting long-term health.</p> <p>The conversation also highlights how modern science is finally catching up with ancient wisdom. Mona stresses the power of integrating Western medicine with Eastern practices to create a more complete vision of health.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Heal by Finding the Root Cause</p> <p>How to Regulate Your Nervous System Daily</p> <p>How to Transform Stress Into Resilience</p> <p>How to Build Healing Rituals That Last</p> <p>How to Improve Digestion Through Mindful Eating</p> <p>How to Start Your Day Without Sugar and Coffee</p> <p>How to Optimize Sleep for Deep Restoration</p> <p>True healing begins when we stop searching for quick fixes and start honoring the wisdom of our own bodies. Every symptom, every craving, every restless night is not a failure, it’s a message guiding us back to balance.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:54 Busting Common Health Myths</p> <p>03:01 Healing by Finding the Root Cause</p> <p>05:26 When Health Becomes Everything</p> <p>11:37 What is The Root of All Disease?</p> <p>13:37 A Regulated vs. Dysregulated Nervous System</p> <p>17:56 How Stress Shapes Your Life</p> <p>21:24 Building Resilience Against Stress</p> <p>26:36 Morning Routines That Heal</p> <p>28:36 Reconnecting with Your True Self</p> <p>32:20 Learning to Listen to Your Body</p> <p>34:19 How Stress Impacts Gut Health</p> <p>38:11 Simple Fixes for Bloating</p> <p>41:36 How Sugary Breakfasts Sabotage Your Energy</p> <p>44:07 The Truth About Alcohol Intake</p> <p>46:21 Healthy Alternatives to Coffee</p> <p>48:20 Turning Habits into Rituals</p> <p>50:47 Understanding the Causes of Brain Fog</p> <p>53:12 Becoming the Healer of Your Life</p> <p>56:40 Why Self-Care Starts in the Kitchen</p> <p>01:01:49 Three Daily Pillars for Health</p> <p>01:06:26 Mona on Final Five </p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.monasharma.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monasharma/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mona.sharma.wellness">TikTok</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mona13799">YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.monasharma.com/rooted">Mona Sharma's Rooted Academy</a></p> <p>Complimentary guide available that Mona co-authored with Dr. Mark Hyman:<a href="https://www.monasharma.com/12tips"> 12 Wellness Tips to Awaken Your Best Health</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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Show Notes
How do you usually deal with stress?
Does it help you feel better, or just distract you for a while?
Today, Jay welcomes globally recognized nutritionist and corporate wellness strategist Mona Sharma to share her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing. Mona opens up about her personal health struggles; two heart surgeries, chronic stress, and years of misalignment, that ultimately led her to rediscover the healing practices she grew up with in the ashram. Mona explains how returning to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nutrition helped her reclaim her health and purpose, transforming her pain into a mission to guide others toward vitality.
Together, Jay and Mona explore how true wellness goes beyond diets and quick fixes. Mona emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, teaching us that healing requires nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and holistic nourishment. They discuss the link between stress and disease, how lifestyle choices shape gut health, and why our beliefs about our bodies matter just as much as the food we eat. Mona shares practical tools, from mindful eating and breathwork to habit stacking and visualization, that help people align with their deepest values while supporting long-term health.
The conversation also highlights how modern science is finally catching up with ancient wisdom. Mona stresses the power of integrating Western medicine with Eastern practices to create a more complete vision of health.
In this interview, you'll learn:
- How to Heal by Finding the Root Cause
- How to Regulate Your Nervous System Daily
- How to Transform Stress Into Resilience
- How to Build Healing Rituals That Last
- How to Improve Digestion Through Mindful Eating
- How to Start Your Day Without Sugar and Coffee
- How to Optimize Sleep for Deep Restoration
True healing begins when we stop searching for quick fixes and start honoring the wisdom of our own bodies. Every symptom, every craving, every restless night is not a failure, it's a message guiding us back to balance.
With Love and Gratitude,
Newsletter & Subscription
Episode Resources
- Mona Sharma – Website
- Mona Sharma – Instagram
- Mona Sharma – TikTok
- Mona Sharma – YouTube
- Mona Sharma's Rooted Academy
- 12 Wellness Tips to Awaken Your Best Health (complimentary guide co-authored with Dr. Mark Hyman)
Raw Description
<p>How do you usually deal with stress?</p> <p>Does it help you feel better, or just distract you for a while?</p> <p>Today, Jay welcomes globally recognized nutritionist and corporate wellness strategist Mona Sharma to share her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing. Mona opens up about her personal health struggles; two heart surgeries, chronic stress, and years of misalignment, that ultimately led her to rediscover the healing practices she grew up with in the ashram. Mona explains how returning to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nutrition helped her reclaim her health and purpose, transforming her pain into a mission to guide others toward vitality.</p> <p>Together, Jay and Mona explore how true wellness goes beyond diets and quick fixes. Mona emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, teaching us that healing requires nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and holistic nourishment. They discuss the link between stress and disease, how lifestyle choices shape gut health, and why our beliefs about our bodies matter just as much as the food we eat. Mona shares practical tools, from mindful eating and breathwork to habit stacking and visualization, that help people align with their deepest values while supporting long-term health.</p> <p>The conversation also highlights how modern science is finally catching up with ancient wisdom. Mona stresses the power of integrating Western medicine with Eastern practices to create a more complete vision of health.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Heal by Finding the Root Cause</p> <p>How to Regulate Your Nervous System Daily</p> <p>How to Transform Stress Into Resilience</p> <p>How to Build Healing Rituals That Last</p> <p>How to Improve Digestion Through Mindful Eating</p> <p>How to Start Your Day Without Sugar and Coffee</p> <p>How to Optimize Sleep for Deep Restoration</p> <p>True healing begins when we stop searching for quick fixes and start honoring the wisdom of our own bodies. Every symptom, every craving, every restless night is not a failure, it’s a message guiding us back to balance.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:54 Busting Common Health Myths</p> <p>03:01 Healing by Finding the Root Cause</p> <p>05:26 When Health Becomes Everything</p> <p>11:37 What is The Root of All Disease?</p> <p>13:37 A Regulated vs. Dysregulated Nervous System</p> <p>17:56 How Stress Shapes Your Life</p> <p>21:24 Building Resilience Against Stress</p> <p>26:36 Morning Routines That Heal</p> <p>28:36 Reconnecting with Your True Self</p> <p>32:20 Learning to Listen to Your Body</p> <p>34:19 How Stress Impacts Gut Health</p> <p>38:11 Simple Fixes for Bloating</p> <p>41:36 How Sugary Breakfasts Sabotage Your Energy</p> <p>44:07 The Truth About Alcohol Intake</p> <p>46:21 Healthy Alternatives to Coffee</p> <p>48:20 Turning Habits into Rituals</p> <p>50:47 Understanding the Causes of Brain Fog</p> <p>53:12 Becoming the Healer of Your Life</p> <p>56:40 Why Self-Care Starts in the Kitchen</p> <p>01:01:49 Three Daily Pillars for Health</p> <p>01:06:26 Mona on Final Five </p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.monasharma.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monasharma/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mona.sharma.wellness">TikTok</a></p> <p>Mona Sharma | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mona13799">YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.monasharma.com/rooted">Mona Sharma's Rooted Academy</a></p> <p>Complimentary guide available that Mona co-authored with Dr. Mark Hyman:<a href="https://www.monasharma.com/12tips"> 12 Wellness Tips to Awaken Your Best Health</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
