September has been a deeply meaningful month of building, learning, and expanding our collective footprint. As the season turns, our commitment to breaking silences, elevating South Asian women’s health, and creating spaces where we are truly seen and heard has only grown stronger.
Here is a look back at everything we’ve brought into the light this month.
A Heartfelt Thank You: Community Generosity
We are endlessly grateful for the people who believe in our mission and keep this work moving forward. A huge, warm thank you to the lovely Punam Verma Saxena, who generously sent us our second £50 donation this month! Community support like this directly powers our ability to hold space, share vital health information, and build meaningful resources for us all.
Breaking Silences on Women’s Health
This month, we tackled crucial health topics that directly impact South Asian women, yet so often get brushed under the carpet:
PCOS & Perimenopause: What South Asian Women Need to Know: We delved into the complex intersection of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and perimenopause, breaking down how hormone fluctuations uniquely affect our bodies and what steps we can take to advocate for our health.
Five Cancers Every South Asian Woman Needs to Know About: Knowledge is power, protection, and early intervention. We highlighted five critical cancers affecting our community, shedding light on symptoms, cultural taboos, and the importance of screening early.
In Conversation: Expert Insights & Powerful Perspectives
Our expert interviews and essays continue to offer clinical clarity grounded in deep cultural understanding:
Interview with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar: We were honoured to sit down with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar, Hon. Associate Professor in Women’s Health. He shared invaluable insights into midlife health, hormonal wellness, and how healthcare providers can better serve South Asian women.
Interview with Dr Vikram Talaulikar, Hon Associate Professor in Women's Health
There are clinicians who treat menopause. And then there are clinicians who understand it. The difference is not always in the qualifications, though Dr Vikram Sinai Talaulikar has those in abundance. It is in the questions they ask. The silences they notice. The languages they speak. And the particular quality of attention they bring to a woman who has…
“The Baby Factory Is Closed: When Menopause Becomes Rebellion”: A fiery, refreshing essay examining how stepping out of reproductive years isn’t an ending; it’s an act of reclaiming our autonomy, our bodies, and our freedom + a Q&A with Deepa Mann-Kler.
The Baby Factory Is Closed: When Menopause Becomes Rebellion
There are some conversations about menopause that begin quietly.
MY SATTVA STORY & Community Voices
Our stories are our legacy. This month, we were privileged to share incredible personal journeys from within our community:
MY SATTVA STORY: Zohrain Jetha: Zohrain shared her powerful narrative of resilience, identity, and finding her footing through midlife.
MY SATTVA STORY: Zohrain Jetha
In a few words, how would you describe where you are in your midlife journey right now?
Interview with Janisha Parmar: An inspiring conversation exploring personal growth, health advocacy, and what it truly means to navigate cultural expectations while staying true to oneself.
Interview with Janisha Parmar
There’s a particular kind of tired that doesn’t show up on a blood test. It’s the tiredness of a woman who has been strong for everyone, the one who holds the family together, holds her tongue, holds her breath, and somehow keeps going because that’s what she’s always done. It’s the tiredness that hides behind a full to-do list and a face that says “
Expanding Our Horizon: Launch of the Ambassador Programme
We reached an exciting milestone this month with the official Launch of the Ambassador Programme! To ensure the Sattva message reaches every corner where it is needed, we are bringing together dedicated community voices to help lead, represent, and grow our mission. We can’t wait to introduce you to our ambassadors in the coming months!
Thank you to every single one of you, whether you donated, read an article, shared a post, or shared your story. We are building this together, step by step.
With love and gratitude,
Kiran & The Sattva Collective Team x