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.

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