Mood Food

About Mood Food

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

Publisher

Prreeti Butani

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   The Gut Health Finale: Pay Attention Before You’re in Pain

   What if your body has been trying to tell you something—and you’ve simply learned to ignore it? After seven episodes exploring the microbiome, hormones, stress, detoxification, the gut-brain connection, and gut repair, the Mood Food Podcast Gut Health Series comes to a close with a conversation about something surprisingly simple: paying attention to your body. Hosts Preeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND bring together the themes of the entire series and explore the space between wellness and a diagnosis of disease—the period when you may not feel right, but conventional testing doesn’t necessarily identify a problem. The conversation asks an important question: What does a healthy gut actually feel like? Rather than accepting bloating, cramps, reflux, fatigue, brain fog, digestive discomfort, or other recurring symptoms as simply “normal,” the hosts discuss the importance of recognizing your own baseline and noticing when something changes. Gut Series FInale Main.txt The episode also takes the conversation beyond digestion. They explore prevention, health anxiety, self-care, relationships, community, and the pressure so many people—especially women—feel to put themselves last. The message isn’t to become obsessed with monitoring your health, but to develop a relationship with your body based on awareness rather than fear. Gut Series FInale Main.txt Preeti also opens up about her own health journey and why the Gut Health Series is personal to her. She shares how, over the past two years, she made a commitment to consistently make time for herself—even on the busiest days—and how those small, sustainable choices have changed the way she feels and functions. Gut Series FInale Main.txt In This Episode: What it means to live in the space between wellness and diagnosis What a healthy gut should actually feel like Why we can normalize dysfunction without realizing it Recognizing your personal health baseline When digestive symptoms may warrant medical attention Prevention without falling into health anxiety Why consistency matters more than intensity Sleep, movement, nutrition, breathing, and social connection Why we need to give ourselves permission to prioritize our health Preeti’s personal health journey and the decision to stop abandoning herself A simple morning routine to start the day with intention The final Mood Food Moment: listen to your body before the pain begins The Final Challenge As the series comes to an end, the hosts offer one final exercise: Write a letter to your body. Acknowledge everything your body has carried you through. Listen to what it’s telling you. And make one promise to take better care of it. Gut Series FInale Main.txt The Gut Health Series may be complete, but the journey doesn’t end here. Pay attention before you’re in pain.
Healing is not shock therapy. It is stability.
Attentiveness is a practice of love toward the body. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the series with someone who might need to hear it.

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Foundations of Gut Repair: The Six Pillars Your Gut Actually Needs

   What does your gut really need to stabilize, repair, and thrive? In this episode of the Mood Food Podcast Gut Health Series, hosts Preeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND take a step back from the latest supplements, trending protocols, and restrictive diets to focus on something more fundamental: the foundations of gut health. After exploring the gut-brain connection, detoxification, hormones, stress, and the microbiome throughout the series, this conversation asks a simple question: What are the non-negotiables when it comes to supporting a healthy gut? Foundations of Gut Repair Master.txt The discussion looks at how everyday habits—including when you eat, what you eat, how you sleep, how much you move, and how you manage stress—can influence the digestive system and the body’s ability to recover and repair. The hosts also discuss a key distinction between treating disease and restoring health. Conventional medicine has an important role when we’re sick, but recovery doesn’t necessarily end when the immediate illness is treated. Supporting the body as it returns to healthy function can require attention to food, lifestyle, rest, medications, and the underlying factors that contributed to feeling unwell in the first place. Foundations of Gut Repair Master.txt In This Episode: Why meal timing and digestive rhythm matter What makes a balanced, gut-friendly breakfast The importance of protein and fiber Different types of fiber and how they affect digestion Why hydration is easy to overlook The relationship between sleep, recovery, and gut health How movement and exercise support digestion Sugar, artificial sweeteners, and the microbiome The potential effects of long-term medication use on gut health Leaky gut and intestinal permeability Why gut repair requires more than just changing your diet Creating sustainable habits that support long-term health The conversation ultimately comes back to a simple idea: there is no single supplement or protocol that can replace the foundations of healthy living. Food, sleep, hydration, movement, rest, and thoughtful medical care all have a role to play. Whether you’re dealing with a diagnosed digestive condition or simply feel like your body hasn’t been functioning the way it should, this episode offers a place to start. Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who is trying to understand their gut health.

3. 

   18 Jul 2026

   What Does “Detox” Really Mean? Separating Wellness Myths from Science

   Should you do a detox? And if so, what does a healthy detox actually look like? In this episode of the Mood Food Podcast Gut Health Series, hosts Prreeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness: detoxification. From juice cleanses and fasting trends to social media “resets,” there’s no shortage of advice—but is any of it actually helping? In this thoughtful discussion, the hosts explore what detoxification really means, why the body’s natural detox systems deserve more attention than fad cleanses, and how supporting the gut microbiome is an essential part of creating lasting health. Rather than promoting a one-size-fits-all approach, the episode emphasizes that detoxification should be individualized and guided by a person’s health, lifestyle, and goals. The conversation also explores the importance of preparing the body before beginning a detox, including supporting gut health, considering underlying conditions, and understanding how factors like nutrition, stress, medications, and environmental exposures influence the body’s ability to heal. ⸻ In This Episode: What “detox” really means—and what it doesn’t Why supporting the gut microbiome comes first Who may benefit from a detox and who should proceed with caution The body’s natural detoxification pathways Common misconceptions about juice cleanses and fasting Why sustainable lifestyle changes matter more than quick fixes The connection between stress, mindset, and gut health How to approach detoxification safely and realistically ⸻ This episode isn’t about finding a miracle cleanse—it’s about understanding your body, supporting its natural processes, and building habits that promote long-term health. Join the Conversation Have you ever tried a detox or cleanse? What did you learn from the experience? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective.

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YouTube views

388

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

0

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