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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
Trailer Launch + Episode 1 • 50 min
Post-Screening Conversation • 20 min
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 heartfelt storytelling, expert insights, and personal narratives, BALANCE invites women of every age to better understand the challenges and triumphs of navigating perimenopause with honesty, humor, and empowerment.
Following the screening, attendees are invited to visit informational tables from local organizations offering guidance and resources for those seeking to understand and prepare for this stage of life. 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 RESOURCE TABLING
We are inviting organizations to host a table in our MFR located next to the theater, following the screening. This will be an opportunity to check out the local resources and support options available to women navigating perimenopause .
BE WELL NATURAL MEDICINE
Serving Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area, Be Well utilizes the latest and most effective Naturopathic Medicine solutions to help you address and heal common health issues and create lifelong habits to assure your optimal health.
MARIN HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
With over forty programs and eight hundred staff across twelve locations, Health and Human Services is the largest department within the County of Marin. At HHS our mission is to promote the health, well-being, self-sufficiency, and safety of all people in Marin County.
MARIN HEALTH
MarinHealth includes three major entities – a hospital, foundation, and network of expert clinicians – and our combined offering provides North Bay residents with a wide spectrum of high quality services from health and wellness education to diagnosis to advanced treatment and beyond for injuries and illness of all kinds.
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 as they 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. Conversation moderated by Joanne Parsont, Director of Strategy at EMA Foundation.
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.
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