October has been a deeply moving and landmark month of consolidation, recognition, and intentional expansion for our collective. As autumn sets in, our shared commitment to dismantling quiet silences, centring South Asian women’s midlife experiences, and building spaces of genuine belonging feels more grounded than ever.
Here is a look back at everything we brought into the light together this month.
National Recognition & Community Milestones
We are humbled and overjoyed to celebrate how far our collective voice is carrying. This work was born from a desire to fill a void that lasted far too long, and seeing it recognised nationally validates every conversation we hold in this space:
South Asian Women’s Midlife & Menopause Platform of the Year 2026 – UK: The Sattva Collective CIC was officially recognised at the Women’s Health Awards 2026, hosted by Global Health & Pharma. This award belongs to every single woman in our community who reads, shares, and steps into her own truth. Read our exciting announcement →
Shortlisted for Community Project of the Year: Grassroots work matters. We are honoured to share that The Sattva Collective CIC has been shortlisted for an award at the Luton & Bedfordshire Community Awards under the Community Project of the Year category. Read more about the nomination →
Featured in Legacy Builders Magazine: Our founder, Kiran Singh, was featured in a four-page spread in the October issue of Legacy Builders magazine. In her piece, “What Do I Want To Leave Behind?”, she reflects on the shift that occurs in midlife — moving away from building for approval toward building spaces that truly matter, detailing the heart behind Midlife by Design and the vital mission of The Sattva Collective CIC. Read the feature note →
Midlife Conversations & Essential Essays
Our long-form writings continue to challenge long-standing cultural narratives and offer clear frameworks for navigating midlife on our own terms:
Menopause by Design: Reclaiming Midlife for South Asian Women: Menopause is not a signal to quieten down; it is a profound invitation to reclaim agency. We examined how cultural conditioning historically isolated women during perimenopause and menopause, and how we can intentionally design this season with clarity, dignity, and collective support. Read Menopause by Design →
The Storyteller’s Turn: Unpacking My Journey from Silent Endurance to Collective Power: A candid reflection exploring the personal transition from carrying burdens in silence to turning lived experience into collective authority. Read The Storyteller’s Turn →
In Conversation: Expert Insights & Audio Voices
From holistic root-cause wellness to community healthcare equity and our own foundation story, our October conversations brought valuable viewpoints to the table:
Interview with Srividya Gowri: We sat down with Srividya Gowri, Founder of The 8th Element, to explore holistic wellness, root-cause body awareness, and living in rhythm with our natural seasons. Read the full story →
Interview with Zohrain Jetha: An inspiring dialogue with Zohrain Jetha, Founder of Nourish Her Menopause CIC, discussing culturally sensitive health access, community equity, and empowering women with practical body literacy. Read full story →
PODCAST: From an Idea on a Bus to a Global Movement: In this episode, Kiran shares the honest, unvarnished story of how The Sattva Collective began — from a moment of quiet clarity on a bus ride to building an international movement. Watch / Listen to the episode →
Interview with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya: We spoke with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya, GP and founder of Whole Food Revolution, exploring metabolic health, muscle retention, and why we do not need to fear our cultural foods or accept silent exhaustion in midlife. Read the full story →
MY SATTVA STORY & Growing Our Circle
Our strength has always rested in the power of individual stories and collaborative wisdom. This month, we celebrated incredible milestones across our network:
MY SATTVA STORY: Taz Salman: Taz shared her inspiring journey of personal resilience, identity, and finding her authentic footing in midlife. Read Taz’s Story →
Meet Our In-House Expert Panel: We officially introduced our exceptional panel of specialists spanning medicine, health advocacy, midlife coaching, and holistic wellness — bringing trusted, culturally grounded wisdom directly to our community. Explore the Expert Panel →
Welcoming Our First Ambassadors: Following our September launch, we reached a wonderful milestone by introducing our very first Sattva Ambassador Punam Saxena, Ed.D. and Dr Samila Asad to help carry our mission into wider spaces. Meet our Ambassadors →
Community Opportunities, Offers & Research
Research Study: Menopause & Quality of Life for South Asian Women
We are supporting an important research project led by Waniya Ashraf, a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire. The study considers how menopause affects the quality of life for Pakistani and Bangladeshi women living in the UK, aiming to directly improve healthcare services and support in our communities. If you are a Pakistani or Bangladeshi woman aged 45–65 living in the UK and experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, please take 15–20 minutes to complete this short, anonymous questionnaire. Your voice will help shape better, more equitable care for generations to come.
Take the University of Hertfordshire Survey →
Ayurvedic Self-Care & Costa Rica Retreat Offering
Our collaborator and Sattva Ambassador Serena Arora is offering our community an exclusive 10% discount on her Ayurvedic self-care container. You can select any or all of her 3-day online offerings (Her UNBOUND Life, Her UNBOUND Love, Her UNBOUND Lineage) and optionally join her for a 5-day in-person Her UNBOUND Retreat in Costa Rica from December 1–5, 2026.
Community Discount Code: Use ‘MIDLIFE’ at checkout.
Full Details & Booking: Explore Serena Arora’s Offering
Thank you to each of you — whether you read our articles, shared an issue with a friend, attended a session, or sent a message of support. We are shaping this movement together, step by step.
With love and gratitude,
Kiran & The Sattva Collective Team x