118: The Detox Mistake That Keeps Your Body Feeling Off with Dr. Josh Levitt

There is a specific kind of frustration that happens when you are trying to take care of your body, but something still feels off. You are eating better, taking supplements, trying to manage stress, maybe even getting your labs checked, but your energy still feels low, your brain feels foggy, your digestion feels sluggish, or your hormones feel harder to understand than they used to. But what if the answer is not another extreme cleanse, another supplement, or another reason to blame yourself? What if your body has been sending quieter signals through the organ most people only think about when they hear the word “detox,” and understanding that organ could change the way you look at your energy, mood, hormones, digestion, and daily health? In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Josh Levitt to talk about why the liver is so much more than a filter, why detox trends often miss the point, and how to support your body’s built-in detox process in a way that feels practical and sustainable.  Dr. Joshua Levitt, ND, is a naturopathic physician, author, educator, and Co-Founder and Medical Director at UpWellness, with over 20 years of hands-on clinical experience helping people understand their bodies through a grounded, integrative lens. What’s Discussed: (04:19) Why Mona’s healing journey inspired Rooted in Wellness and the bridge between Eastern and Western medicine. (10:28) Why balance is not about staying perfectly steady, but learning how to manage the moments that pull you off center. (20:30) The subtle signs your liver may need support before anything obvious shows up on labs. (21:26) Why the liver is not just a filter, and how that misunderstanding can keep people from connecting their symptoms. (23:58) What standard liver labs can tell you, and why “normal” results may not always explain why you still feel off. (42:06) What people should know before trying detox teas, juice cleanses, liver flushes, or viral detox trends. (57:09) Why liver health belongs in the conversation around hormones, HRT, perimenopause, stress, and how your body processes what it carries. Listen to this episode to understand why supporting your liver may not be about doing a harder detox, and why feeling sluggish, foggy, hormonally off, or disconnected from your body may have more to do with daily support than another extreme reset. 🎧 Thank You to Our Sponsor: MitoQ: Go to mitoq.com/mona and use code MONA for 10% off 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 monasharma.com/12tips Visit Mona's website: 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 @monasharma Learn more about Dr. Josh Levitt & UpWellness: Website: upwellness.com UpWellness LTV: drinkLTV.com Instagram: @drjoshlevitt TikTok: @drjoshlevitt