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In this special episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND speak with internationally recognized breast surgeon Dr. Ashutosh Kothari who was the Clinical Lead of the Academic Breast Cancer Unit at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Trust in London. He leads one of the busiest tertiary referral centres in the UK. He chairs multiple breast-cancer leadership groups, teaches globally, mentors future surgeons, and has led first-in-man clinical trials exploring new imaging technologies for breast cancer. He is European Representative of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology and contributing to clinical development and surgical collaboration at H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, where he is director of breast surgery at one of India’s leading centres for cancer care.
 
With decades of clinical experience and a global teaching footprint, Dr. Kothari brings rare insight into the evolving world of breast cancer surgery, from oncoplastic techniques to patient-centered decision-making and innovation in margin assessment. In this thoughtful conversation, he reflects on how surgical training has changed, what patients value most in a surgeon, and why precision and compassion must coexist in modern breast cancer care.
 
⸻ In This Episode:
• The evolution of oncoplastic breast surgery
• How surgeons balance cancer control and cosmetic outcomes
• Why communication and shared decision-making matter more than ever
• International differences in breast cancer care
• Innovations improving surgical precision
• The future of training the next generation of breast surgeons
• Dr. Kothari’s philosophy: treating the patient, not just the disease
 
⸻ Guest: Dr. Ashutosh Kothari, Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani Dr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND
 
 
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In this special episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND speak with internationally recognized breast surgeon Dr. Ashutosh Kothari who was the Clinical Lead of the Academic Breast Cancer Unit at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Trust in London. He leads one of the busiest tertiary referral centres in the UK. He chairs multiple breast-cancer leadership groups, teaches globally, mentors future surgeons, and has led first-in-man clinical trials exploring new imaging technologies for breast cancer. He is European Representative of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology and contributing to clinical development and surgical collaboration at H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, where he is director of breast surgery at one of India’s leading centres for cancer care.With decades of clinical experience and a global teaching footprint, Dr. Kothari brings rare insight into the evolving world of breast cancer surgery, from oncoplastic techniques to patient-centered decision-making and innovation in margin assessment.In this thoughtful conversation, he reflects on how surgical training has changed, what patients value most in a surgeon, and why precision and compassion must coexist in modern breast cancer care.⸻In This Episode:• The evolution of oncoplastic breast surgery• How surgeons balance cancer control and cosmetic outcomes• Why communication and shared decision-making matter more than ever• International differences in breast cancer care• Innovations improving surgical precision• The future of training the next generation of breast surgeons• Dr. Kothari’s philosophy: treating the patient, not just the disease⸻Guest:Dr. Ashutosh Kothari, Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic SurgeonGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKHosts:Dr. Prreeti ButaniDr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND⸻Join the Conversation• Subscribe for more episodes in the Breast Cancer Journey series• Share this episode to support global awareness in breast health• Comment below: What questions do you have about breast surgery or reconstruction?⸻Share your biggest takeaway in the comments - it helps more women find this episode. Watch all episodes from our Breast Cancer Awareness Series on our Youtube channel.⸻Connect with UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPtApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257⸻#BreastCancerJourney #BreastSurgery #OncoplasticSurgery #DrAshutoshKothari #BreastCancerAwareness #MoodFoodPodcast #WomenInMedicine #SurgicalInnovation #ClearMargins #GlobalHealth #PatientCare #CompassionInMedicine

Every breast cancer journey begins with a moment — the call that changes everything.*
For Allison and Val, that moment led not only to survival, but to transformation.
 
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND speak with two women from Grande Prairie, Alberta, who turned their experiences with breast cancer into a movement for change.
 
After enduring multiple surgeries and the physical and emotional toll of treatment, Allison and Val realized something had to change. They launched The MOZART Mission — a grassroots effort to bring advanced specimen imaging technology (the MOZART® System) to their local hospital, helping surgeons achieve clear margins in real time and sparing women from repeat surgeries.
 
What began as two survivors determined to make a difference became a story of innovation, faith, and the power of community to heal.
 
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In This Episode:
• Allison and Val’s courageous survivor stories
• The emotional journey from diagnosis to advocacy
• How the MOZART® System is transforming breast cancer surgery
• Building a grassroots movement to improve local care
• The role of compassion, faith, and friendship in healing
• How community-driven innovation changes lives
 
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Guests:
Allison & Val, Founders of The MOZART Mission, Grande Prairie, Alberta
 
Hosts:
Dr. Prreeti Butani
Dr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND
 
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In this episode of Mood Food, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND sit down with Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, Director of Breast Surgery at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, for an open and deeply human conversation about the surgical side of breast cancer care.Dr. Lawrence shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, how she built a faster, more compassionate model of care at Hartford HealthCare, and how teamwork between surgeons, oncologists, and patients is changing outcomes and restoring trust.She also discusses what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery — and how emotional, nutritional, and spiritual health all play a role in recovery.⸻In This Episode:• What to expect when surgery becomes part of your treatment plan• The power of same-day diagnosis and patient-centered care• Team-based treatment: how surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists collaborate• Emotional and psychological healing after mastectomy• Reconstruction options and shared decision-making• Nutrition, sleep, and self-care for surgical recovery• Finding purpose, balance, and hope after cancer⸻Guests:Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, MD – Director of Breast Surgery, Hospital of Central ConnecticutHosts:Dr. Prreeti ButaniDr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND⸻Join the Conversation• Subscribe for more stories in the Breast Cancer Journey series• Share this episode to empower women with knowledge and hope• Comment below: What does healing mean to you — body, mind, and spirit?⸻Connect with UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPtApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257#BreastCancerJourney #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurgeryAndHealing #WomenInMedicine #PatientCare #HealingStories #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MastectomyRecovery #IntegrativeMedicine #DrCameliaLawrenceIn this episode of Mood Food, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND sit down with Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, Director of Breast Surgery at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, for an open and deeply human conversation about the surgical side of breast cancer care.Dr. Lawrence shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, how she built a faster, more compassionate model of care at Hartford HealthCare, and how teamwork between surgeons, oncologists, and patients is changing outcomes and restoring trust.She also discusses what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery — and how emotional, nutritional, and spiritual health all play a role in recovery.⸻In This Episode:• What to expect when surgery becomes part of your treatment plan• The power of same-day diagnosis and patient-centered care• Team-based treatment: how surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists collaborate• Emotional and psychological healing after mastectomy• Reconstruction options and shared decision-making• Nutrition, sleep, and self-care for surgical recovery• Finding purpose, balance, and hope after cancer⸻Guests:Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, MD – Director of Breast Surgery, Hospital of Central ConnecticutHosts:Dr. Prreeti ButaniDr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND⸻Join the Conversation• Subscribe for more stories in the Breast Cancer Journey series• Share this episode to empower women with knowledge and hope• Comment below: What does healing mean to you — body, mind, and spirit?⸻Connect with UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPtApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257#BreastCancerJourney #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurgeryAndHealing #WomenInMedicine #PatientCare #HealingStories #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MastectomyRecovery #IntegrativeMedicine #DrCameliaLawrence

In this episode of Mood Food, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND sit down with Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, Director of Breast Surgery at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, for an open and deeply human conversation about the surgical side of breast cancer care.
 
Dr. Lawrence shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, how she built a faster, more compassionate model of care at Hartford HealthCare, and how teamwork between surgeons, oncologists, and patients is changing outcomes and restoring trust.
 
She also discusses what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery — and how emotional, nutritional, and spiritual health all play a role in recovery.
 
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In This Episode:
• What to expect when surgery becomes part of your treatment plan
• The power of same-day diagnosis and patient-centered care
• Team-based treatment: how surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists collaborate
• Emotional and psychological healing after mastectomy
• Reconstruction options and shared decision-making
• Nutrition, sleep, and self-care for surgical recovery
• Finding purpose, balance, and hope after cancer
 
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Guests:
Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence, MD – Director of Breast Surgery, Hospital of Central Connecticut
 
Hosts:
Dr. Prreeti Butani
Dr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND
 
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Every two minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer — but survival rates are higher than ever thanks to early detection, research, and compassionate care.
 
In this episode of Mood Food, hosts Dr. Prreeti Butani and Dr. Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND speak with two remarkable oncologists who are redefining what it means to heal:
• Dr. Jessica Trevino Jones, Director of Cancer Risk Reduction and Education at the Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, on empowering women through prevention, education, and equity in care.
• Dr. Sunil Krishnan, Professor of Radiation Oncology at UTHealth Houston, on modern, patient-centered radiation therapy and his work serving the South Asian community through the Indian American Cancer Network. Together, they discuss prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and the human side of oncology — from emotional wellness and patient advocacy to cutting-edge therapies that make cancer care gentler and more effective.
 
⸻ Guests: Dr. Jessica Trevino Jones, MD – Breast Medical Oncologist Dr. Sunil Krishnan, MD – Radiation Oncologist Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani, ND Dr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND Topics Covered: • The power of prevention and patient education • The truth about emotions, stress, and cancer risk • Modern radiation therapy: precision, safety, and compassion • Supporting loved ones through cancer care • Reducing barriers to screening in underserved communities
 
⸻ Mood Food: Nourishing the Mind, Body & Soul A podcast exploring how food, medicine, and stories shape the breast cancer journey.
 
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In this insightful episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND talk with Dr. Puja Sharma, a breast imaging radiologist whose work begins where every breast cancer story does — with detection.
 
Dr. Sharma walks listeners through the radiologist’s role from screening and biopsy to diagnosis and collaboration with surgeons and oncologists. She shares how empathy, precision, and communication make a difference at every stage — from that first mammogram to long-term survivorship.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
• The vital role of breast radiologists in early detection and diagnosis
• What happens during a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI
• How radiologists communicate results and support patients through “the call”
• The difference between screening and diagnostic imaging
• What every woman (and man) should know about breast self-exams and dense tissue
• Dr. Sharma’s advice on when to start screening and how to manage risk This episode is both educational and compassionate — a must-listen for patients, families, and clinicians alike during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.
 
⸻ About the Hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND explore the intersection of food, culture, and healing. In this special Breast Cancer Journey series, they sit down with survivors, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and families to illuminate every step of care — from prevention to recovery.
 
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In this deeply moving episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND sit down with Edith, a two-time breast-cancer survivor, and her daughter Beth, a radiology director who walked beside her as both caregiver and medical professional.
 
Together, they revisit the call no one forgets — and the journey that follows: from fear and faith to recovery, resilience, and rediscovering joy.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
The moment of diagnosis — and how it changes everything
A daughter’s dual role as caregiver and clinician
The power of early detection and mammography
Nutrition, mindset, and movement during recovery
Finding purpose after survivorship
 
Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or clinician, this story reminds us that strength isn’t found only in medicine — it’s in love, support, and persistence.
About the Hosts
Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND explore the intersection of food, culture, and healing. In this special Breast Cancer Journey series, they bring together survivors, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and families to illuminate every stage of care.
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Join us on the Mood Food Podcast as we explore the breast cancer journey. From diagnosis to recovery, we uncover the medical, emotional, and cultural sides of care — told by surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and patients themselves.
 
In this special series of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND explore the breast cancer journey through the voices of those who live it every day — from patients and their families to the surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists guiding them through treatment. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this series is designed to shed light on the medical, emotional, and cultural dimensions of breast cancer care.
 
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About the Hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, ND, are passionate about exploring the intersection of food, culture, and healing. With this series, they expand the conversation to one of the most important health journeys of our time: breast cancer.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is sponsored by Kubtec. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kubtec or the Mood Food Podcast. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
 
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with Pramila Vishvanath LCEH, PA, NDand Prreeti Butanihttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPthttps://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111https://linktr.ee/MoodFoodPodcasthttps://integratedhealthcenteronline.com/Eat Real Food!This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The discussions herein, including those involving licensed professionals such as naturopathic doctors, do not constitute medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Listeners should not act upon the information provided without first consulting a qualified healthcare provider. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any affiliated organizations. No doctor-patient relationship is established through this podcast.Understanding Fermentation: A Cultural and Nutritional Exploration1. What is Fermentation?Fermentation is a natural metabolic process in which microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and molds convert sugars and starches into other compounds, most commonly acids, gases, or alcohol. This process not only preserves food but also enhances its flavor, digestibility, and nutritional value. There are several types of fermentation, including lactic acid fermentation (used in yogurt and kimchi), alcoholic fermentation (used in beer and wine), and acetic acid fermentation (used in vinegar).2. The History of FermentationFermentation is one of the oldest food preservation techniques known to humanity. Archaeological evidence suggests that fermented beverages were produced as early as 7000 BCE in ancient China. By 6000 BCE, the Babylonians were fermenting beer, and ancient Egyptians were baking leavened bread by 4000 BCE. Fermentation likely emerged independently in multiple regions, primarily as a means of preserving surplus crops and enhancing the flavor and digestibility of food.3. Cultures That Use Fermentation in Their CuisineFermentation plays a significant role in the culinary traditions of many cultures:- East Asia: Countries like Korea, China, and Japan rely heavily on fermentation for staples such as kimchi, soy sauce, miso, and fermented tofu.- South Asia: India uses fermentation in dosas, idlis, and pickles.- Europe: Germany is known for sauerkraut and rye bread, while France uses fermentation in cheeses and wines.- Africa: Fermented sorghum and millet porridges are common in many sub-Saharan countries.- The Americas: Indigenous peoples traditionally fermented maize for dishes like chicha in South America and nixtamal in Central America.- Middle East: Yogurt and kefir have been dietary staples for centuries.4. The Benefits of Fermentation- Preservation: Fermentation allows food to be stored for extended periods without refrigeration.- Enhanced Nutrition: It can increase the availability of vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins and vitamin K.- Digestive Health: Fermented foods are rich in probiotics, which support gut health by balancing intestinal flora.- Detoxification: Some fermentation processes help reduce antinutrients and toxins in food.- Flavor and Texture: Fermentation imparts complex flavors and textures, making food more enjoyable and satisfying.5. Fermented Foods from Around the World- Korea: Kimchi (fermented vegetables)- Japan: Miso (fermented soybean paste), Natto (fermented soybeans)- China: Doubanjiang (fermented bean paste)- India: Dosa and Idli (fermented rice-lentil batters), Achaar (pickles)- Germany: Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)- Russia: Kvass (fermented rye beverage)- France: Camembert and Roquefort (cheeses)- Mexico: Pulque (fermented agave drink)- Ethiopia: Injera (fermented teff bread)- Indonesia: Tempeh (fermented soybeans)