Sari, Not Sorry!

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 7 of Sari, Not Sorry! is here — and this one is for every woman who has ever felt dismissed, underprepared, or just plain confused about her own body. Sheila and Nikki talk HRT and menopause, periods, libido, injuries, bone and bowel health — and the patriarchy that sits quietly behind all of it, shaping what gets researched, what gets funded, and what gets talke...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 8 of Sari, Not Sorry! — and this one took an unexpected turn. We recorded on 1st April 2026. The day NASA launched Artemis II — the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. It didn’t click until partway through. Cue Sheila. We also talked about the very unglamorous reality of trying to record a podcast with kids around, the particular kind of tired that midli...

Send us Fan Mail Race, Identity & Style We get into what it means to navigate race and identity through the clothes we wear and the spaces we move through. Because style is never just style — it’s a whole conversation. #RaceAndIdentity #StyleAndCulture #SouthAsianWomen Big Conversations with Small Kids How do you talk to your kids about the big stuff — race, difference, belonging — without ove...

Send us Fan Mail Rain, darkness, dodgy sleep, menopause doing what menopause does… and somehow still finding humour, warmth, and clarity. This episode moves between the practical and the political, the funny and the frustrating. From Rainbrellas and ridiculous headgear to keep curly hair dry and spirits up, to January tiredness, broken sleep, and the very real weight of winter on bodies and minds....

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes Home Alone as a surprisingly relatable Christmas reference point. Not the chaos, but the pressure underneath it. The role of the mum. The overwhelm that creeps in as December gathers pace and everything needs organising, remembering, and holding together. Then we pivot, naturally, to talk about coats. Dry robes, sitting suits, raincoats. The practical layers we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we wander through the strange, joyful and exhausting corners of modern girlhood and womanhood. We talk about the invisible weight of the Christmas mental load, the odd rituals of sleepovers and school plays, and the tiny cultural artefacts... Fisher Price little people, inclusive nativities, online followers... that tell us who gets to belong and who gets left out....

Send us Fan Mail This week we start with broken-society T-shirts and end up somewhere between bucket baths, Google searches, and grief. We talk about the great women who’ve gone — the kind who shaped how we see the world — and what it means to lose that kind of strength. We try to make sense of the millennial ache, the cost of living and the cost of caring, and how sometimes nostalgia is the only...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1: Transitions, Travels, and Taking Up Space We’re back - and it’s a New Year… at least in the Indian calendar. As the Gujarati New Year begins, we’re marking new beginnings of our own. In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about transitions: school to university, old jobs to new paths, home to away. We unpack what it means to move - between places, ident...

Send us Fan Mail Nikki catches Shel on the way home from the UK Space Conference for a chat that wanders from the practical to the playful. We get into supplements – what we take and why – and how memory feels slippery at the moment. Even so, is there a way to see menopause not just as loss, but as something empowering? We talk allyship, and why standing up matters, spotlighting inspiration like B...

Send us Fan Mail No, Dilly from @declutterdollies isn’t actually rifling through our cupboards — but we are talking about her and the chaos of moving and organising the house. Throw in a round of mini golf (with some truly questionable scores), long walks that tested our stamina and patience, and our love for @theweekjunior, and you’ve got this week’s sibling catch-up in a nutshell. 🎧 Listen now...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the world of YouTube Health and the awkwardness of being on screen — yes, the podcast might go visual soon, so brace yourselves. Mum makes a brief (and very welcome) cameo. We chat about the difference between today’s “wellness shots” and the DIY remedies we grew up with — think chickpea flour face masks, yoghurt in our hair, and turmeric for everythi...

Send us Fan Mail After Nikki has a chance meeting with Bryan Johnson, we reflect on his intense but oddly compelling mantra: Don’t Die. It sparks a chat about longevity, midlife, and what we’re really aiming for. We also take a trip to see Come Fall in Love – the new, diverse musical take on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – and talk all things DDLJ, dads and daughters, and what this classic means to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14: School Runs, Science Fests & Smashing Ceilings  In this episode, we catch up on the chaos of kids growing up and heading off to new adventures (hello, school changes 👋🏽), Sheila’s whirlwind Cheltenham Science Festival and book tour life, and the constant juggle of multitasking through it all. We celebrate Nikki’s Aneira Health launch (!!) and reflect on the amazi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nikki’s fresh from a Hotpod Yoga class and feeling strong, and Sheila’s been tackling Hoop. We talk about the fear that hits just before doing something bold (hello, flying in the air), how “dialling in” to Mum and Dad keeps us grounded, and why we’re obsessed with Manisha the Nutritionist on Instagram. Also: all things hair. Vee, Nikki’s hairdresser is back, and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 12: Kittens, Heatwaves & Period Chats In this episode, we melt (literally) under the pressure of a London heatwave and talk about the weird expectation to do more when it’s hot.  We give kitten updates 🐾, share love for Cysters and their incredible work, and dive into a conversation on how we teach boys about periods—why it matters, what’s missing, and how we can do b...

Send us Fan Mail Butterflies, Ballgowns & Being a Man In this episode, we catch up after Mum’s operation and dive into everything from Met Gala fashion to the hidden stories in our wardrobes—including the brilliant period outfit posts from Dr Nighat Arif. We reflect on the pain carried across generations—both physical and emotional—through the lens of endometriosis (with a shoutout to Rageshri...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 10: Clean Sheila, Lost Nikki We start this episode in classic chaos - with microphone issues and the question: do you really take meetings in the car? Sheila’s looking suspiciously clean, Nikki’s struggling with geography (again), and we’re both dodging unread WhatsApp messages. From planning school holiday logistics to debating when a podcast season should end, we get int...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 9: It’s a Cat Circus In this lively episode, we catch up on life with our cats causing chaos, a trip to the circus under the first warm sunshine of the year, and the whirlwind of Mother’s Day celebrations.  We talk about that feeling of being busy busy busy and somehow still squeezing in some laughs – including a night out at a Paul Chowdhry comedy show that felt hilarious...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sheila and Nikita reflect on their recent cruise – with a heavy focus on the food.  From endless buffets to formal dinners, they share what they loved, what they avoided, and how constantly full they felt There’s plenty of commentary on cruise dining culture, how it felt to indulge (or overindulge), and the odd surprises along the way. Note: this one took a little...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 7: Curls, Clutter & Conversations in Gujarati This week, we’re deep in the routines—curl care, faith, and the fine art of decluttering (both spaces and minds).  There’s a bit of nostalgia, a lot of Gujarati, and, shockingly, not much food chat.  How did that even happen? We’re just as surprised as you are. Tune in for a mix of reflection, laughter, and the occasional e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 - The One Where We All Cry In this episode, we explore the deep connections between tradition, loss, health, and food and yes, we both shed a few tears along the way. Through personal stories and shared experiences, we dive into the ways grief, resilience, and community shape our lives, especially as women. With a gentle trigger warning : this episode touches on themes o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 - Sheila is Driving Safely Sheila’s at the wheel, and we’re covering everything from Jamie Dornan appreciation to kids football chaos. We reminisce about ways we’ve messed with traditional Indian foods, debate lube in hair (yes, really), and talk textured hair care.  There’s a detour through Belfast, a deep dive into baked bean shak, and the mystery of the secret Valenti...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back, a little tired, a little grumpy, and very much in the mood to share our thoughts on everything from bike rides to bizarre beauty hacks.  In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to the Science Museum, question the effectiveness of Frownies (do they actually work, or are we just sticking paper to our faces?), and give some well-deserved shoutouts. Things get per...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is full of laughs, unexpected conversations with TWO special guests, and some very important discussions. We dive into the quirks of comfort (yes, including the unexpected joy of eating mangos in the bath), the importance of representation on TV, and share some favourite family phrases. We also introduce the official Sari Not Sorry Instagram page, @sarinotsorrypoduk,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of Sari Not Sorry, Nikki and Sheila share warm memories of their mum and grandma, the heart of their family and inspiration behind so many traditions. They celebrate the joy (and endless varieties!) of Gujarati food, joking about being true “carb babies.” Plus, a fun story about their dad’s unexpected culinary triumph. A heartwarming dive into family, food, and the li...