Club Random with Bill Maher

Introducing 25. Mona Sharma: The Shocking Role Your Gut Plays in Cravings and Fatigue from Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD.Follow the show: Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MDFeeling stuck with your health? Maybe you're doing all the right things—or at least you think you are—but you're still not seeing the results you want. It’s frustrating, right? But here’s the thing: modern life is working against you. Chronic stress, hidden toxins in your environment, and mixed messages about what actually works—it’s no wonder so many of us feel lost when it comes to wellness. In today’s episode of Extend with Dr. Shah, I’m sitting down with Mona Sharma—nutritionist, wellness expert, and someone who truly gets what it takes to turn things around. We’re diving into the real reasons you might not be feeling your best, from the role of your gut health to how stress affects your body more than you realize. We also share simple, actionable ways to detox your life—without feeling overwhelmed—and how to build daily habits that stick, so you can finally feel like the best version of yourself. Mona Sharma is a leading voice in the wellness space, blending her background in integrative nutrition with her expertise in mindfulness and Ayurveda. Mona’s worked with top athletes, A-list celebrities, and people just like you to rebuild their health from the inside out. If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of exhaustion, stress, and frustration, you’re going to love this conversation. Let's jump in!    We Also Discuss: (00:00) Podcast Launch Strategy and Personal Journey (08:43) Exploring Health, Vibrational Shifts (17:19) Navigating Wellness (28:02) Optimizing Digestion and Reducing Toxins (39:52) Detoxifying Your Environment for Health (52:35) Embracing Emotional Health and Wellness (55:53) Creating Daily Rituals for Optimal Health (01:29:24) Foundations of Everyday Health Thank You to Our Sponsors: TruNiagen: Whether you are looking to stay sharp, feel more energized or simple age better, go to https://www.truniagen.com/ IFit: If you are looking to elevate your home gym fitness experience with the best in fitness tech, choose IFIT. Go to https://www.ifit.com/ NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Vitaboom: For supplements you can trust and wellness solutions tailored to your health, visit https://vitaboom.com/   Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/   Learn more about Mona Sharma: Website: www.monasharma.com Instagram: @monasharma  DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Longevity guru Bryan Johnson (DON’T DIE is the #1 doc on Netflix) sits down with Bill for a great talk about whether it’s possible to live forever, anti-aging science, Bryan’s rigid routine that includes very controlled diet, sleep, and data-driven health interventions. Bill discusses his healthy routines while drinking and smoking and the guys differ on how much sacrifice is worth the potential gain. Also, stay tuned for Bryan’s “Johnson” measuring device during sleep, the importance of figuring out the actual age of your organs for longevity, how Bryan navigates his strict diet while out to dinner, and much, much more!   Go to https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com or text RANDOM at 511511 to save up to 50%, today! Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/RANDOM to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use RANDOM  Get 250 Casino Spins on a featured game with promo code RANDOM at https://www.goldennuggetcasino.com Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/random #rulapod #ad Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Watch Club Random on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE AWFUL EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES. Bill Maher and Sam Harris on why young women are dating older men, fashion & manufacturing in China, the nine-hour documentary Bill never saw, brands complicit with the wrong side of WW2, the banality of evil and how humans can rationalize horrific acts, how worldviews can make people do extreme things while feeling virtuous, Bill’s previous controversies, the recent report on the you-know-what virus, Bill’s raw milk theory, how once liberal media voices like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk were driven away by extreme politics, and the true equivalence of Elon’s wealth, which will blow you away.  Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/random Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RANDOM at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Watch Club Random on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Maher and Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer on border policies and media coverage, on how progressive issues influence elections, youth gender-affirming care, and social media “contagion” vs. authentic identity, how Jon grew up in a rough part of the Upper West Side, crime stories and colorful neighbors in 1970s–80s NYC, Jon’s acting journey, the podcast Jon produced, The Man Who Calculated Death, Jon’s on set experience with Charlie Sheen and how the show changed when Charlie relapsed, Elon Musk’s contributions to electric vehicles and space exploration vs. controversies regarding Twitter/X and political stances and much more! Go to https://www.BLUE NILE.com and use code RANDOM for $50 OFF your purchase of $500 or more! Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Watch Club Random on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices