It’s launch day for my second novel, WHAT A HAPPY FAMILY! Thank you to everyone joining the Joshi family as they navigate mental health, imposter syndrome, stand up comedy, intergenerational trauma, and more. 💙

Several years ago, I was told there wasn’t a market for stories with South Asian characters. Last week, my second book came out. There is space for all of us. We all have a story and all of our stories have value. Remember that.

Loved being able to discuss summer body image on NBC News NOW . We deserve to give ourselves self-compassion for all we’ve been through over the past year and a half.

Not the worst way to start the day at the new gig!

Resting is not a waste of time. It's an investment in well-being. Relaxing is not a sign of laziness. It's a source of energy. Breaks are not a distraction. They're a chance to refocus attention. Play is not a frivolous activity. It's a path to connection and creativity.

Found this from exactly 2 years ago & can’t believe we used to go to late dinners and stay up past midnight 💖Samir Sheth

Love athletes and Celebs are getting in on the ŌURA sleep challenge. Long overdue that everyone started paying more attention to and improving their sleep habits

Are social media giants doing enough to protect teens’ mental health? Kalhan and Saumya Dave join Savannah Sellers to discuss TikTok’s new mental health features. #MorningNewsNow

Appreciated the opportunity to discuss Squid Game’s popularity on NBC News NOW earlier this week. So many people I’ve spoken to have mentioned their tastes in television shows changing since the start of the pandemic!

Room Rater Update. Huge improvement. Art. Plant. Well framed. Showing how to zoom your room for the 10/10. Saumya Dave

The 2021 Room Rater Award for Most Improved is Saumya Dave.

This has been my go to datapoint for the last several years when people ask “how” I’m from Missouri. (But also lots of other people live there too 😀)

How it started (14 years ago thanks to Penn Masala) & how it’s going Samir Sheth

This week, Oura announced a partnership with Natural Cycles°, furthering our commitment to delivering advanced health tools to women. Read more on @Verge: bit.ly/3QlWtcQ #OuraRing #Oura #healthtech #wellness

September is “Self-Care Awareness Month,” and there’s more to the concept than a nap or a massage. In today’s “Mental Health Check,” Saumya Dave digging into the best ways you can make sure you’re taking care of you, inside and out. Watch NOW: nbcnews.com/NOW

Being able to talk to my wife**

Children’s hospitals nationwide are calling on Congress to address the mental health crisis growing among our kids. Over 200 hospitals are asking for more resources to address massive staffing shortages. Saumya Dave joins with more. Watch NOW: NBCNews.com/NOW

Ready to meet our last author of 2022? Saumya Dave is a Psychiatrist, mother, and author of ‘Well-Behaved Indian Women’! As a Mental Health Advocate, Saumya is an often contributor to NBC News, discussing a variety of mental health topics (be on the lookout 👀).

My favorite editor has a lot of thoughts on book 3 💖

Happy everyone deserves access to affordable childcare day!