A Vow, A Camera, A Breakdown: How BALANCE Was Born

A Vow, A Camera, A Breakdown: How BALANCE Was Born

Hosts: Sadhvi Siddhali Shree & Sadhvi Anubhuti In this episode Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti share the deeply personal origin story behind Living in Balance and BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey. From a vow written years ago to protect others from harm, to the moment early perimenopause upended their lives, this conversation opens the door to the realities that couldn’t fully be captured on screen. This episode explores what happens when there is no language for suffering — and how one word can change everything. What we talk about • The vow that started their filmmaking and advocacy journey • Becoming filmmakers with no experience — and saying “we’ll figure it out” • Early perimenopause showing up as rage, exhaustion, and loss of self • A month-long conflict that didn’t reflect their values • Being dismissed because they “looked healthy” • The shock of bloodwork revealing depletion and anemia • Why spirituality alone didn’t prevent hormonal chaos • How discovering the word perimenopause brought clarity and relief • Why BALANCE became a four-part docuseries • The real reason this podcast exists — the stories that didn’t make the cut Key themes Perimenopause • Women’s health • Hormones • Mental health • Relationships • Spirituality • Nonviolence • Advocacy • Healing • Community Why this matters Millions of women enter perimenopause without preparation, language, or support. This episode is a reminder: you are not broken, you are not alone, and knowledge reduces suffering. Listen & connect Watch BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey Follow Living in Balance for new episodes Share this episode with someone who needs the word

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Living in Balance is where health, spirituality, and real life meet. Hosted by monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti, the podcast offers thoughtful, human conversations inspired by their journey and the BALANCE docuseries. Follow now so you don’t miss what’s coming.