100. The Wellness Industry Wasn’t Built for Women and Here’s What Needs to Change

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. Instagram: @samantharuthprabhuoffl 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/