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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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.
79. The Sleep Doctor’s 5 Free Shifts for Better Rest with Dr. Michael Breus
Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma
1 hour 17 minutes
1 month ago
79. The Sleep Doctor’s 5 Free Shifts for Better Rest with Dr. Michael Breus
What if the biggest shift in your health came not from supplements or diets, but from the way you sleep?
In this grounding episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Breus, known worldwide as The Sleep Doctor, to explore how sleep impacts every part of our well-being. A clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, Dr. Breus brings decades of research and real-world experience to show us that better sleep isn’t about complicated hacks, it’s about rhythm, consistency, and understanding your body’s natural design.
Together, we uncover how aligning with your chronotype (Lion, Bear, Wolf) can transform your energy, why a consistent wake-up time is the true 80/20 of sleep, and how breathwork and HRV can quiet nighttime anxiety. We also dive into the connection between sleep, hormones, and weight, debunk common myths about melatonin, and highlight five free daily shifts that reset your rest and resilience.
Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, author of multiple bestselling books, and a trusted voice on platforms like The Today Show and Oprah.
We Also Discuss:
(00:00) Rooted Wellness & Why Sleep Comes First
(03:52) Simplicity Over Hacks: The Real 80/20 of Rest
(09:49) Consistent Wake Times & Anxiety-Calming Tools
(20:05) Chronotypes Explained: Lions, Bears & Wolves
(38:39) Sleep, Hormones & the Cost of Deprivation
(51:00) Melatonin, Cannabis & Supplement Myths
(01:04:45) Creating a Restful Sleep Environment
(01:15:14) Ancient Wisdom & the Future of Sleep Wellness
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Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma
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.
