Mona Sharma & Karena Dawn: 

The Power of Showing Up for Yourself - Every Single Day

If you’ve ever felt like your past is holding you back from becoming who you’re meant to be—this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with mental health advocate, bestselling author, and Tone It Up co-founder Karena Dawn to explore her incredible story of healing. From growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia to surviving her own decade of darkness, Karena opens up about how trauma shaped her—and how she broke the cycle.

We talk about forgiveness, self-worth, nervous system regulation, and how movement, community, and storytelling helped her reclaim joy. Karena also shares what it really takes to feel safe in your body again and why “doing the work” is uncomfortable—but necessary.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry what was never yours to hold.

Timestamps:

(00:01) Balancing Wellness With Real Life
(03:59) Healing Through Movement & Meditation
(12:24) Growing Up With Mental Illness at Home
(18:47) The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
(30:08) From Suppression to Self-Love
(39:34) Turning Pain Into Purpose
(47:41) How to Start Your Healing Journey
(51:10) Her Audio Book & Tools for Support

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.

Connect with Karena Dawn:

🌱 Website: https://www.karenadawn.com
📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/karenadawn
🏛️ The Big Silence Foundation → thebigsilence.com

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Karena Dawn is a wellness entrepreneur, meditation coach, and the visionary founder of The Big Silence - a nonprofit and movement dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health.

 

 

Best known as the co-founder of Tone It Up, Karena has inspired millions with her holistic approach to fitness, mindfulness, and healing. Through her personal journey of overcoming depression and loss, she’s become a powerful voice for mental health advocacy, emotional resilience, and creating daily rituals that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.

 

If you're ready to stop carrying it all alone, build daily practices that nourish your spirit, and feel more connected to your inner peace, this conversation is for you.