Mood Food

Prreeti Butani
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A podcast about Eating Real Food with Dr. Pramila Vishvanath and Prreeti Butani.

  1. 12/06/2025

    Episode 8 – 20 Years of Innovation: The KUBTEC Story and the Fight for Better Breast Cancer Surgery

    This episode of the Mood Food Podcast is personal — and powerful. Host Prreeti Butani sits down with Vikram Butani, co-founder and CEO of KUBTEC, and Tom Siffringer, Vice President of Clinical Sales, to look back on 20 years of purpose-driven innovation in surgical imaging. From a single idea printed at Kinko’s to a global company transforming breast cancer care, this is the story of how vision, science, and compassion can change lives. Together, they discuss the origins of KUBTEC, the development of the MOZART® System for intraoperative specimen imaging, and how the company’s mission — to reudce the chances of repeat surgeries and improve patient outcomes — continues to guide every breakthrough.   QUESTIONNAIRE : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IkFUlVqr5-bKyhin6c09tPVqSEd8PSU1?usp=drive_link   ⸻   In This Episode: • The humble beginnings of KUBTEC and its first big break • How surgical imaging technology evolved into breast cancer innovation • What “no more cancer” means to the people behind the company • Overcoming challenges — from fire to pandemic — with resilience and purpose • Why patient care and human connection remain the company’s foundation • The power of small companies to drive medical innovation • Empowering women with knowledge and choice in their treatment   ⸻ Guests: Vikram Butani, Co-founder & CEO, KUBTEC Tom Siffringer, Vice President of Clinical Sales, KUBTEC Host:  Prreeti Butani   ⸻ Join the Conversation • Subscribe for more stories in the Breast Cancer Journey series • Share this episode to celebrate innovation and hope in healthcare • Comment below: What does “no more cancer” mean to you?   ⸻ Connect with Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257   ⸻ #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerJourney #KUBTEC #BreastCancerAwareness #MOZARTSystem #InnovationInMedicine #SurgicalImaging #WomenInMedicine #ClearMargins #PatientCare #MedicalTechnology #HopeAndHealing #NoMoreCancer

    45 min

  2. 11/29/2025

    Episode 7: Breast Cancer in Young Women: A Deep Dive with a Global Expert

    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     ⸻ 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 Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257   ⸻ #BreastCancerJourney #BreastSurgery #OncoplasticSurgery #DrAshutoshKothari #BreastCancerAwareness #MoodFoodPodcast #WomenInMedicine #SurgicalInnovation #ClearMargins #GlobalHealth #PatientCare #CompassionInMedicine

    1h 9m

  3. 11/29/2025

    Breast Cancer in Young Women: A Deep Dive with a Global Expert

    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 ⸻ 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 Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257 ⸻ #BreastCancerJourney #BreastSurgery #OncoplasticSurgery #DrAshutoshKothari #BreastCancerAwareness #MoodFoodPodcast #WomenInMedicine #SurgicalInnovation #ClearMargins #GlobalHealth #PatientCare #CompassionInMedicine

    1h 9m

  4. 11/08/2025

    Episode 6 – The MOZART Mission: Turning Pain into Purpose

    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.   ⸻   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   ⸻   Guests: Allison & Val, Founders of The MOZART Mission, Grande Prairie, Alberta   Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani Dr. Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND   ⸻   Join the Conversation • Subscribe to the Mood Food Podcast for more stories in the Breast Cancer Journey series • Share this episode to inspire hope and action • Comment below: How has your community supported healing and change?   ⸻   Learn More Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257   ⸻   #BreastCancerJourney #MOZARTMission #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #WomenInMedicine #SurgeryAndHealing #SpecimenImaging #ClearMargins #InnovationInMedicine #SurvivorStories #PatientAdvocacy #HopeAndHealing #CommunityDrivenCare

    58 min

  5. 11/01/2025

    Episode 5: The Surgery Path: Healing, Hope, and Whole-Person Care with Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence

    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 Connecticut Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani Dr. 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 Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple 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. ⸻ 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 Connecticut Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani Dr. 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 Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257 #BreastCancerJourney #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurgeryAndHealing #WomenInMedicine #PatientCare #HealingStories #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MastectomyRecovery #IntegrativeMedicine #DrCameliaLawrence

    1h 3m

  6. 11/01/2025

    Episode 4 - The Surgery Path: Healing, Hope, and Whole-Person Care with Dr. Camelia A. Lawrence

    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 Connecticut   Hosts: Dr. Prreeti Butani Dr. 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 Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257   #BreastCancerJourney #MoodFoodPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #SurgeryAndHealing #WomenInMedicine #PatientCare #HealingStories #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MastectomyRecovery #IntegrativeMedicine #DrCameliaLawrence

    1h 3m

  7. 10/27/2025

    Episode 4 – Breaking Barriers: Prevention, Radiation, and Compassionate Care in Breast Cancer

    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.   #BreastCancerAwareness #Oncology #CancerPrevention #WomenInMedicine #RadiationOncology #IntegrativeMedicine #MindBodyHealth #EarlyDetection #CancerEducation #EmpowerHer #CancerCare #MoodFoodPodcast

    1h 38m

  8. 10/18/2025

    Episode 3 | “Detection & Diagnosis” with Dr. Puja Sharma, MD – Breast Imaging Radiologist

    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.   ⸻ Join the Conversation • Subscribe for the full Breast Cancer Journey series • Share this episode to spread awareness and hope • Comment below: What questions do you have about breast imaging or early detection?   ⸻ Connect with Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moodfood_podcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@moodfood1111 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXMyV4V3bQfr01KRbZSPt Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mood-food/id1813460257   #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerJourney #MoodFoodPodcast #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #Radiology #Mammogram #WomenInMedicine #BreastHealth #ScreeningMatters #PatientStories

    33 min
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