By Asma G A lot of habits have stayed with me from the pandemic. Some, like revenge bedtime procrastination, I would like to get rid of, and others like listening to podcasts, are habits I am deeply grateful to have…
Mumbai Book Launch Event: Amrita Tripathi’s The Other Sister
This Friday, we’ll launch The Other Sister in Mumbai, at Kitabkhana book store (Fort). We’ll also have some ‘author signings’ at bookstores in Maximum City! Special shout-out to the Health Collective tribe, you’re invited!
Is Craving Fuelling Inflammation and Cancer? Exploring Addiction’s Hidden Pathways with Prof. Raphael Cuomo
Professor Raphael E. Cuomo of the University of California, San Diego talks about the biology of craving, in this Q&A based on his book Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer. As he shares, his replies show how the science…
Lighten the Load: How the Joy and Rhythm of Dance Helps me Combat Depression
Can dance and movement help bring back joy? The Health Collective guest contributor addresses her journey with depression and dealing with questions of identity in this heart-warming piece that seizes on the moment that a dance circle and the guiding principles behind it helped her deal with feelings of unease, and embrace joy.
Unearthed: A Powerful Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and the Journey to Healing
By Asma G Content Warning (CW): This review and book contain references to sexual assault and rape. Unearthed by Chanchal Garg (published in June 2025) is a memoir that is both painful and brave. The book delves into Garg’s early life…
My Take: Mental Health Podcasts That Resonate
There are podcasts and then there are podcasts! Here’s ‘My Take’ with Asma G, sharing some fab mental health podcasts that resonate.
How to Fail by Elizabeth Day: A Raw, Relatable Look at Fertility, Feminism, and Failing Forward
By Asma G Content warning: The book contains mentions of fertility struggles including miscarriages. When I first considered reviewing How to Fail by Elizabeth Day, I was a bit wary. It sounded exactly like the garden-variety of self-help books I…
Relationships: It’s Not Always Simple
By Medha Gupta “Am I the only one who feels this way about their partner/parents? Does it happen to others?” “Is this normal?” “I want to leave, but I don’t know if I can or should.” “Am I the problem…
How to Help Someone with Depression (Even When They Push You Away)
Have you ever tried helping someone with depression, only to encounter reluctance? It’s painful to see someone struggle, but is there anything you can do if they won’t accept help? By Dhwani Majithia It is completely understandable to feel helpless…
Coming up: Therapist-Hosted Circles
We have a series of Health Collective curated, therapist-facilitated listening and talking circles upcoming. Do take a look and make a booking to reserve your spot; cancellations allowed up to 24 hours beforehand. You can email (team@healthcollective[dot]in) for the booking…