Balance: A Perimenopause Journey
Balance: A Perimenopause Journey is an upcoming American four-part documentary series directed by monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti.
The series is scheduled for release on January 30, 2026, as a transactional video-on-demand title on platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Synopsis
The documentary follows directors Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti as they explore perimenopause while documenting their own experiences with symptoms such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, and mood changes. Their personal accounts are combined with interviews with medical professionals and patients discussing diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.The series also addresses broader topics related to women’s health, including gaps in medical education, disparities in healthcare access, and the long-term impact of the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study on clinical attitudes toward hormone replacement therapy.
Medical contributors featured in the series include Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Heather Hirsch, and Dr. Sharon Malone.
Production
The series is produced by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Sadhvi Anubhuti, Zack Tzourtzouklis, and Cesar Ramos-Ortiz. Executive producers include Alyssa Milano, Jeannie Mai, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, the EMA Foundation, Linda and Jon Halbert, Heather Badal, Michael Cain, Stephanie Collins, Jeff Barstad, Tama Lundquist, Tena Lundquist Faust, and Marian McClendon.Release and distribution
Filmhub handles distribution internationally with Eden Health as their impact partner.Ahead of its release, the filmmakers held several preview screenings in the United States. In March 2025, a related women’s health event took place at The Tower Club in Dallas, which included a keynote address by menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson.