# 96. Creating Health Before the Diagnosis with Dr. Chris Renna, DO

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Podcast: [Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932)
Published: 2026-01-14T09:00:00+00:00
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Before anything shows up on a lab report, the body often signals imbalance through lived symptoms. Sleep becomes less restorative, emotional regulation takes more effort, focus shifts, and the nervous system feels less steady, even while test results still appear normal. We dive deeper into this in the Rooted in Wellness with Dr. Chris Renna, DO. Together, we explore why a grounded sense of self is one of the most overlooked indicators of health, how lived experience can be more revealing than lab data, and what truly shifts hormonally between ages 45 and 55. Dr. Chris Renna, DO, is the founder of LifeSpan Medicine and an early pioneer in longevity-focused care. He has over four decades of clinical experience across precision diagnostics, integrative medicine, neuroscience, and hormone health. His work focuses on personalized approaches to aging and long-term health optimization. What’s Discussed: (02:55) Why modern medicine manages disease rather than creates health (07:28) Sense of self and restorative sleep as health markers (11:42) Why “how you feel” can reveal more than lab results (16:58) Early symptoms that appear long before diagnosis (24:36) Diet, movement, sleep, and perspective as longevity foundations (33:12) Fear-based wellness and its role in inflammation (47:58) Hormonal shifts between ages 45–55 and biological management (53:44) Gut health, inflammation, and functional signals Thank You to Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 for 30 days as part of your holistic wellness practice. Your body deserves this level of comprehensive support. Visit https://im8health.com/ 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 tr…

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