• 5. Saumya Dave | Being a Voice of Change & Awareness Through Writing, Psychiatry and Mental Health Initiatives

  • Nov 18 2020
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

5. Saumya Dave | Being a Voice of Change & Awareness Through Writing, Psychiatry and Mental Health Initiatives

  • Summary

  • Dr. Saumya Dave is a talented writer, practicing therapist, professor of psychiatry and a mental health advocate. She just released her very first novel, Well Behaved Indian Women, which is a beautiful and compelling mother daughter story of three generations of Indian women and the obstacles they each face navigating through life trying to pursue their dreams. It’s already been featured in the NY Times, the Today show with Hoda and Jenny and made it to the top summer 2020 books in Elle Magazine and Marie Claire magazine. Prior to her novel, her essays, articles, and poetry have been featured in outlets including ABC News, HuffPost, the ny times, India Abroad, Brown Girl Magazine, among many others.

    In this interview, Saumya and Priya cover a wide variety of topics ranging from her journey writing her first novel and the struggles and obstacles she faced during the process, her passion for female empowerment and the importance of mental health and wellness. She is a true inspiration and provides incredible insight for creators who not only are in the process of finding their voice, but figuring out what to do with it.

    For more information, please visit www.saumyadave.com and find Saumya Dave on social media: @saumyajdave

    Follow your host Priya Mehta @inspriyation_

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