Balance: A Perimenopause Journey
| Balance: A Perimenopause Journey | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | |
| Music by | Andor Sperling |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Cinematography | Cesar Ramos-Ortiz |
| Editor | Zack Tzourtzouklis |
| Production company | Siddhayatan Tirth Productions |
Balance: A Perimenopause Journey is an upcoming American four-part documentary series directed by monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti.[1][2]
The series is scheduled for release on January 30, 2026, as a transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) title on platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.[3][4]
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.[3]
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.[3][5]
Medical contributors featured in the series include Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Heather Hirsch, and Dr. Sharon Malone.[3][6]
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.[7]
Release and distribution
Filmhub handles distribution internationally with Eden Health as their impact partner.[3]
Ahead of its release, the filmmakers held several preview screenings in the United States.[8][9] 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.[10]
Pre-release coverage
In December 2025, People magazine published coverage of the series’ trailer, referencing its discussion of perimenopause beyond symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.[2] NBC News also covered the filmmakers prior to the series release.[11][9]
References
- ^ Meza, Ed (April 7, 2024). "Alyssa Milano-Produced Docuseries 'Balance: A Perimenopause Journey' Acquired by Espresso Media". Variety. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Shultz, Cara Lynn (December 18, 2025). "New Docuseries from Alyssa Milano and Jeannie Mai Reveals Truth About Perimenopause". People. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e MaGee, Ny (December 18, 2025). "New Documentary Series Confronts the Silence Around Perimenopause and Women's Health". EURweb. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ Valero, Richard (2025-12-18). ""BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey," from EPs Jeannie Mai & Alyssa Milano, Debuts Jan. 30". Music City Drive-in. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ Shree, Sadhvi Siddhali; Milano, Alyssa (May 30, 2024). "Unveiling Perimenopause—A Call to Action for Millennial Women". Newsweek. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Valenton, Teresa (2024-04-10). "First Look: Alyssa Milano's Perimenopause Docu-Series 'Balance'". SheDoesTheCity. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ Turkeltaub, Payton; Levy, Giana (2025-12-19). "'Muppet Show' Revival Special Gets Release Date, First Look at Disney+ and ABC". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ Castro, Bianca (March 27, 2025). "Monks bring awareness to perimenopause". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Millennial monks from Texas share their perimenopause journey". NBC News Now. March 17, 2025. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ Carson-Habeeb, Claudia (March 18, 2025). "Top Experts on Women's Health to Convene at The SHIFT Event". People Newspapers. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ McCormick, Kayla; Thompson, Priscilla (March 23, 2025). "Two monks share their perimenopause journeys". NBC News. Retrieved December 24, 2025.