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BALANCE: A PERIMENOPAUSE JOURNEY
SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE SCREENING & TRAILER LAUNCH PARTY
FILM + CONVERSATION + RESOURCE TABLING + POST-SCREENING PARTY
SATURDAY, NOV 8 • 4:00
Join us for a private community screening of Episode 1 and the official trailer launch of the groundbreaking docuseries BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey. This series delves into the often-overlooked stage of perimenopause, exploring the physical, emotional, and social changes women experience during this transition. Through intimate storytelling, expert interviews, and personal narratives, BALANCE shines a light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating perimenopause with honesty, humor, and empowerment. 70 min including discussion.
Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to visit informational tables from local organizations dedicated to supporting women through this life stage. Discover valuable resources, engage with experts, and join a community committed to empowerment, wellness, and shared experiences.
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the experiences, stories, and strategies featured in BALANCE, while connecting with a supportive community of women and organizations.
ABOUT THE FILM
Two female monks enter perimenopause and uncover one of the biggest health crises of our time—misinformation, prejudice, and silence that has left millions suffering in the dark. BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey is for every woman who has ever felt “off,” dismissed by doctors, or wondered why her body suddenly feels unfamiliar. Through personal journeys, raw patient stories, celebrity voices, and leading experts, BALANCE pulls back the curtain on the truth about perimenopause and menopause—and shows that you are not alone. Honest, eye-opening, and deeply relatable, this is more than a docuseries—it’s a path toward answers, healing, and hope.
ABOUT THE PANEL: CONVERSATIONS ON BALANCE AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
Following the screening of Episode 1 of BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey, join award-winning monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti, alongside Dr. Heather Hirsch, author of the newly released The Perimenopause Survival Guide and featured expert in the BALANCE series.
Together, they’ll discuss the making of the documentary, the misconceptions surrounding perimenopause, and how knowledge, advocacy, and compassion can transform the way we approach women’s health.
GUESTS:
SADHVI SIDDHALI SHREE: Director & Producer
Sadhvi Siddhali Shree is the first North American Jain monk and an Iraq War combat veteran who has devoted over 16 years to a life of nonviolence, compassion, and service. A TEDx speaker, author, and award-winning filmmaker, she serves as the Spiritual Director of Siddhayatan Tirth, a 250-acre spiritual retreat and meditation park near Dallas, Texas. Her work and activism have been featured in CNN, Good Morning America, the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and The Washington Post. Through her films, writing, and teachings, she continues to raise awareness about social issues, inspire compassion, and guide others toward inner peace and spiritual awakening.
SADHVI ANUBHUTI: Co-Director & Co-Producer
Sadhvi Anubhuti is a compassionate Jain monk, spiritual teacher, and filmmaker committed to promoting awareness, nonviolence, and transformation. After earning her BBA in Marketing and French minor from the University of Houston, she left a promising corporate career to dedicate her life to service and spiritual growth. Ordained in 2016 under the Siddha Sangha order, she now serves as Operations Director of Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat, leading initiatives that support vulnerable populations, including children, animals, and survivors of abuse. Guided by Acharya Shree Yogeesh and Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, she uses film, education, and community projects to inspire compassion and freedom. She is currently completing her first book, 108 Positive Affirmations.
DR. HEATHER HIRSCH, MD, MS, MSCP
Dr. Heather Hirsch is a board-certified internist, entrepreneur, and one of today’s most trusted voices in women’s midlife health. She is the Founder and CEO of The Collaborative, a concierge telemedicine practice for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and The Heather Hirsch Academy, where she trains clinicians worldwide in midlife women’s care. After completing advanced women’s health fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Hirsch founded the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and served as faculty at Harvard Medical School. A Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over a decade of experience in menopausal medicine, she is the author of the bestselling book Unlock Your Menopause Type and has a forthcoming book, The Perimenopause Survival Guide, debuting October 14, 2025, which offers women practical strategies for navigating these often overlooked years, including what’s really driving one’s symptoms and how to decode them, proven FDA-approved treatment options, how to be an advocate for oneself and build a care plan, plus more.
A featured expert on Oprah Winfrey’s 2023 “The Life You Want” Series, Dr. Hirsch has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Drew Barrymore Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Access Hollywood, and numerous other major media outlets. Through her clinical practice, social media, and national lectures, she is on a mission to ensure no woman feels confused or dismissed when it comes to her midlife health.