{"podcast":{"title":"Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma","slug":"rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932","podcast_index_feed_id":6941932,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/iefa8pe618nydqg68b8ursda.xml","website_url":"https://www.monasharma.com/podcast","image_url":"https://assets.flightcast.com/workspaces/nj5rbclgma2a0f107f5bhe2v/podcasts/iefa8pe618nydqg68b8ursda/proybulcdzz0jjnj100l0xll.jpg","author":"Mona Sharma","episode_count":119,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T18:17:18.176837+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932"},"episode":{"title":"99. The Great Cholesterol Myth: What Your Doctor Isn’t Testing with Jonny Bowden","slug":"99-the-great-cholesterol-myth-what-your-doctor-isn-t-testing-with-jonny-bowden","published_at":"2026-02-04T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932/99-the-great-cholesterol-myth-what-your-doctor-isn-t-testing-with-jonny-bowden","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KG00SESRQ1HWER23YVDTAA3T.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KG00SESRQ1HWER23YVDTAA3T.mp3","summary":"Cholesterol is one of the most fear-charged topics I hear about from clients, and the conversation often starts with a lab result that feels alarming without much context. If you’ve ever been told your cholesterol is “high” and left feeling confused, anxious, or unsure what actually matters, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I sat down with Jonny Bowden to unpack what cholesterol really tells us, and where the standard approach often falls short. We talk about why total cholesterol can be misleading, why LDL is far more nuanced than “good” or “bad,” and which markers like ApoB, particle size, and Lp(a) provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk. We also explore insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health as foundational drivers that deserve far more attention. Jonny Bowden is a renowned nutrition educator and bestselling author, including co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth, known for helping people rethink heart health through science, context, and common sense. What's Discussed: (02:05) Simple daily rituals that support grounding and long-term health (06:40) Why standard cholesterol labs often create fear without clarity (12:15) LDL, particle size, and what actually drives cardiovascular risk (18:10) ApoB and Lp(a), the heart markers most people are never told about (26:30) Insulin resistance as the missing link in heart health conversations (38:15) Continuous glucose monitoring and what it reveals about daily habits (49:10) Inflammation, omega-3s, and the modern imbalance affecting longevity (01:02:40) The overlooked longevity lesson from the Blue Zones 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…","meta_description":"Cholesterol is one of the most fear-charged topics I hear about from clients, and the conversation often starts with a lab result that feels alarming with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4772,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932/episodes/99-the-great-cholesterol-myth-what-your-doctor-isn-t-testing-with-jonny-bowden/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-wellness-with-mona-sharma-6941932/99-the-great-cholesterol-myth-what-your-doctor-isn-t-testing-with-jonny-bowden.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}