Everything you need, in one place.
You shouldn’t have to search the internet alone when you’re trying to understand what’s happening in your body, your mind, or your life. This hub brings together the best of what we’ve created at The Sattva Collective, alongside trusted external resources, all chosen for their ability to speak to the South Asian midlife experience with honesty and care.
Find what you need quickly, or take your time and explore. This space was built for you.
01 — Menopause & Perimenopause
Understanding what’s happening in your body and what support is available.
From The Sattva Collective
- The Exhausted Woman Myth: Why South Asian Women in Midlife Are Running on Empty
- Breaking the Silence: World Menopause Awareness Day and the South Asian Midlife Experience
- Menopause Matters: A Month to Empower South Asian Women
- Interview with Tafiq Akhir, Mr Menopause
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The Symptoms South Asian Women Shouldn’t Ignore
- Endometriosis Action Month: A South Asian Midlife Conversation
Trusted External Resources
- British Menopause Society: thebms.org.uk, evidence-based menopause information for patients and professionals, including their guide Menopause in Ethnic Minority Women
- Menopause Café: menopausecafe.net, informal, open conversations about menopause; no agenda, no pressure
- NHS: Menopause: nhs.uk/conditions/menopause-and-perimenopause, clear overview of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
- Wellbeing of Women: wellbeingofwomen.org.uk, research and advocacy on women’s reproductive health across all backgrounds
02 — Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Because the emotional weight of midlife deserves as much attention as the physical.
From The Sattva Collective
- The Weight We Don’t Name: Mental Health, Midlife & The South Asian Woman
- Interview with Shireen Noor, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Licensed Couple’s Therapist
- Interview with Parita Kuttappan, Founder of Awarify Coaching
- The Invisible Carer: What Carers Week Means for South Asian Women in Midlife
Trusted External Resources
- Mind: mind.org.uk, mental health information, support, and helplines
- Samaritans: samaritans.org, confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day: 116 123
- South Asian Voices CIC: in our Directory, peer support for South Asian communities
- Roshni Ghar: in our Directory, mental health support for South Asian women in the Bradford and Keighley area
- South Asian Health Foundation, sahf.org.uk, health advocacy and resources for South Asian communities across the UK
03 — Identity, Confidence & Reinvention
For the woman who is asking, “Who am I now?” And who do I want to become?
From The Sattva Collective
- From Caregiver to Changemaker: How Midlife Women Are Quietly Rebuilding Community
- Living Alone, Living Fully: South Asian Women Choosing Solo Paths in Midlife
- International Women’s Day: What It Means for South Asian Women in Midlife, Beyond the Hashtags
- My Sattva Story: Kiran Singh
- Interview with Mani Kohli MBE
- Interview with Darpan Bhasin
Trusted External Resources
- The Sattva Collective Substack: thesattvacollectivecic.substack.com, monthly essays and reflections on South Asian women’s midlife experience
- My Sattva Story: thesattvacollective.org/category/my-sattva-story, real stories from real South Asian women navigating this season of life
04 — Relationships & Family
Navigating the people we love, and the expectations we’ve outgrown.
From The Sattva Collective
- Mute the Group Chat: Digital Overwhelm, WhatsApp Aunties and Online Boundaries in Midlife
- Interview with Shireen Noor, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Licensed Couple’s Therapist
- The Invisible Carer: What Carers Week Means for South Asian Women in Midlife
Trusted External Resources
- Relate: relate.org.uk, relationship counselling and support
- Carers UK: carersuk.org, support and information for unpaid carers
- Age UK: ageuk.org.uk, resources for caring for older relatives, including South Asian community signposting
05 — Health, Body & Well-being
Practical information on the physical aspects of midlife, from bone health to breast health.
From The Sattva Collective
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The Symptoms South Asian Women in Midlife Shouldn’t Ignore
- Endometriosis Action Month: A South Asian Midlife Conversation About Pain, Periods, and the Symptoms We’ve Been Taught to Minimise
- Interview with Darpan Bhasin
Trusted External Resources
- Breast Cancer Now: breastcancernow.org, in our Directory, information, support, and research; culturally aware resources available
- South Asian Health Foundation, sahf.org.uk, focused on the specific health risks and needs of South Asian communities, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes
- NHS Health Check: nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check, free check for adults aged 40–74, highly relevant at midlife
- British Heart Foundation: bhf.org.uk, resources on cardiovascular risk, which is elevated in South Asian women at midlife
06 — For Healthcare Professionals
If you work with South Asian women and want to give them better care.
- GP & Healthcare Professional Pack: thesattvacollective.org/gp-healthcare-professional-pack, our dedicated guide covering cultural barriers, clinical considerations, consultation guidance, and signposting
- British Menopause Society: Menopause in Ethnic Minority Women, thebms.org.uk, Tool for Clinicians (2023)
- South Asian Health Foundation: sahf.org.uk
- NHS Race and Health Observatory: nhsrho.org, research and resources on ethnicity and health inequalities in the UK
Community & Connection
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
- The Sattva Women’s Circle: thesattvacollective.org/sattva-womens-circle, monthly in-person gatherings for South Asian women in midlife. No performance required.
- TSC WhatsApp Community: chat.whatsapp.com/BuFswdPjj6DEVBN5tSqkRR, join South Asian women having honest conversations about midlife, any time of day
- Thrive Through Midlife & Menopause Summit: thesattvacollective.org/thrive-through-midlife-menopause-summit, our annual summit returns 14th May 2027, Centenary Hall, Bedford
- Sattva Day: thesattvacollective.org/sattva-day, observed annually every 14th May; South Asian Women’s Midlife Awareness Day
This hub is growing.
We add new resources regularly as our community grows and new content is created. If you know of a resource that should be here, a practitioner, an organisation, an article, a podcast, we’d love to hear from you.
The Sattva Collective CIC is the UK’s first community-led initiative supporting South Asian women through midlife and menopause. thesattvacollective.org | hello@thesattvacollective.org