Smart Women Talk Radio

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is navigating a diagnosis, this conversation is for you. Host Katana Abbott sits down with Dr. Mensa, an expert in integrative oncology, to explore how nutrition, lifestyle, mind–body practices, and smart testing can help patients thrive during treatment—not just get through it. Katana also shares her personal journey with early-stage breast cancer, the choices she made (including cryoablation), and how having a coordinated care “quarterback” changed everything. Together they demystify naturopathic/integrative care—what it is, how it complements surgery/chemo/radiation, and practical steps women can start today. You’ll learn:What integrative oncology is—and how it supports conventional treatmentEvidence-informed nutrition basics (think: “rainbow plate,” anti-inflammatory herbs, smart sugar strategy)Why stress, sleep, and mindset matter—and easy ways to startWhich labs and hormone markers can inform a more personalized planPost-treatment tips