Nervous System Overload: Why You Feel Exhausted, Anxious & Burned Out (and How to Reset It) with Mona Sharma

What if the reason you’re struggling to feel better isn’t that you need another diet, supplement, or wellness protocol—but that your body is asking you to slow down and listen?

In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid is joined by celebrity nutritionist, health coach, wellness speaker, and podcast host Mona Sharma to explore the powerful connection between nervous system regulation, gut health, hormones, inflammation, and whole-body healing.

Mona shares her personal journey from chronic anxiety, heart palpitations, extreme dieting, and two unsuccessful heart procedures to discovering the profound impact of nervous system regulation, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and a more holistic approach to health.

Together, Brigid and Mona unpack why you can't simply out-diet or out-exercise chronic stress—and why true root cause healing requires looking beyond food and supplements to the relationship between your nervous system, body, beliefs, behaviors, and environment.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

Why nervous system regulation is foundational to healing and why the goal isn't constant calm—but nervous system flexibility and resilienceHow chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can influence digestion, inflammation, sleep, energy, and other symptomsSimple nervous system regulation practices, including breathwork, vagal toning, nature, movement, and creating calming bookends to your dayWhy consistency with healthy habits often has less to do with willpower and more to do with identity, beliefs, and your environmentHow Mona's personal health journey changed the way she approaches functional nutrition and holistic healingThe connection between nervous system health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and women's healthHow to balance modern medicine and data with ancient healing practices and the wisdom of your own bodyWhy wearables and health data can be helpful—but can also become another source of stressWhat it means to become the "CEO of your own health"How to shift from constantly trying to "fix" yourself to creating a health and wellness practice rooted in self-trust, consistency, and self-love

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Mona Sharma and episode overview02:03 Understanding nervous system regulation and dysregulation04:24 The concept of nervous system flexibility and resilience09:10 Practices for nervous system regulation: breath work, sound, and nature15:02 Personal healing story: from corporate stress to holistic balance23:14 The importance of self-awareness and personalized health protocols28:28 Women’s health, hormonal shifts, and root cause healing36:04 The role of ancient wisdom and modern science in healthcare44:36 Quantum physics and the future of personalized healing49:29 Commonalities in health transformation among celebrities51:30 Building your own healing blueprint and daily self-care55:43 Final thoughts: self-healing, love, and self-trust56:08 Where to find Mona Sharma and final message

Healing isn't a destination—it's a daily practice. If you're ready to move beyond restrictive protocols and start building a more personalized, sustainable approach to your health, this episode is for you.

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Mona’s Instagram