Episode 7: Dr Talat Uppal

 Episode Summary:
In this  episode of the Podcast, Dr Vanisri Anand sits down with the incredible Dr Talat Uppal—a trailblazing obstetrician and gynaecologist, educator, and social entrepreneur. From her multicultural upbringing across Pakistan, Nigeria, and Australia to her tireless advocacy for women's health, Dr Uppal shares her deeply personal and professional journey of building an impactful career while staying true to her values.

 Key Topics Discussed:

• Talat’s multicultural upbringing & migration journey
• The early challenges of settling into the Australian health system
• Her clinical passion: heavy menstrual bleeding and how it became her life’s mission
• Founding Women’s Health Road—a multidisciplinary, GP-led model of care
• Launching Bleed Better: a charity tackling menstrual health stigma and education
• The vision behind International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day (May 11)
• Digital health innovation for women, in collaboration with CSIRO & Heidi Health
• Barriers to recognition in medicine and equity in academic leadership
• Her personal battle with breast cancer and lessons in resilience
• Wellness, Bhangra dancing, and walking with family as self-care
• Advice to her younger self: “Back yourself and help others along the way.”

🌐 Resources Mentioned:

• Bleed Better Charity
• Women’s Health Road
• Heidi Health
• SPARKD (CSIRO initiative on health information systems)
• International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day – May 11

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🎵 Talat's Song Pick :
“Savarlun” – A song symbolizing hope, healing, and the importance of quality of life for women.