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Did you know that vertigo can be one of the most debilitating symptoms of Ménière’s disease?

For people living with Ménière’s, episodes of vertigo can be sudden and unpredictable, affecting daily activities and quality of life. And while Balance Awareness Week may have ended, the conversation around balance and vestibular health continues.

That’s why we’re continuing to raise awareness of Ménière’s disease and the realities of living with this often misunderstood condition. We’re also proud to be part of Unheard: The Ears of Ménière’s, an independent documentary currently in production that explores the realities of living with Ménière’s disease through the voices of those experiencing it firsthand and experts in the field, including our own Dr. Kevin Peng of the House Ear Clinic.

This video was created specifically for social media awareness in connection with the Unheard project and does not contain footage from the documentary.

🎬 Learn more about the Unheard project and how to get involved: earsofmenieres.com | 2ndchapterproductions.com | janine@2ndchapterproductions.com | @2ndchapterprod
#MenieresDisease #MenieresAwareness #Vertigo #VestibularDisorders #BalanceHealth #HouseInstitute by @houseearinstitute

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Worried about how disconnected the world feels? 🌍 We are, too. But together, we can make a difference through the power of short films!

Project UnLonely Films is now accepting entries for Season 11 to grow our acclaimed portfolio of short films. We’re seeking stories about loneliness and connection that can help raise awareness of loneliness, reduce stigma, and spark conversations that improve public health.

3 reasons to submit to Project UnLonely Films:

1. Community Impact
Our selected films do more than just entertain. They become part of local and national social connection programming for community-based organizations like government agencies, libraries, colleges, and more.

2. Prestigious Collaborators
Project UnLonely Films is supported by luminaries in the filmmaking industry, including celebrated actor and director Steve Buscemi and former President of Production at Lionsgate Films Mike Paseornek.

3. Filmmaker Compensation
All filmmakers selected for Season 11 will receive a $150 payment. Those films will be announced in June 2027 and will be featured on our website on a rotating basis for a minimum of 12 months.

Use the following code to waive the FilmFreeway entry fee: PUF2027

Our review committee will meet from October to January, so please submit your film as soon as possible at filmfreeway.com/unlonely. We look forward to watching your film! by @houseearinstitute

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🎧 Have you listened to the latest episode of The NYWIFT Podcast yet? You don't want to miss our insightful interview with Award-Winning Director-Producer Kavery Kaul (@riverfilmsunlimited).

Hosts Katie (@katiegchambers) and Janine (@2ndchapterprod ) also share good news about production in New York and a preview of NYWIFT happenings to look forward to. Plus, they dish on all things Emmys!

Check it out at the 🔗 in our bio! by @houseearinstitute

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Submit your Short Films! 🎥🎬🎞️

I am curating again for Project Unlonely Films (PUF) and submissions for Season 11 are open now!

PUF @beunlonely is a nonprofit global initiative from The Foundation for Art & Healing that harnesses the power of film to raise awareness of the health impacts of loneliness, reduce stigma, and inspire people to connect!

We encourage filmmakers to share short works (up to 20 min with a strong preference for films under 15 minutes) that explore this timely topic from diverse points of view. From drama to comedy, live action to animation and beyond, we are looking for a range of perspectives on loneliness and the joy of connection. Please note:

· Films do not have to be recent.
· All selected filmmakers will receive $150.
· There are 3 top award winners and 5 honorable mentions.

Project UnLonely Films is supported by luminaries in the filmmaking industry, including celebrated actor and director Steve Buscemi and former President of Production at Lionsgate Films Mike Paseornek.

Learn more and submit on Film Freeway at filmfreeway.com/unlonely. Use Waiver code PUF2027

Questions? Contact me at janine@artandhealing.org Graphic with text stating Project Unlonely Films. Season 11 short film submissions are open now through Feb 9, 2027! filmfreeway.com/unlonely contact janine@artandhealing.org. The background features navy blue theater curtains by @houseearinstitute

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Hey Meniere's folks, check out this new book “Help! Our Dad has Man-ears Disease.”

Told through the honest and compassionate voices of two children, "Help! Our Dad Has Meniere's Disease" follows one family's journey as they learn to navigate vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, balance problems, doctor's visits, healthy lifestyle changes, and the uncertainty of living with an invisible illness.

From Daniel Pancy menieres_pancy at Menieres-Pancy.co Always great to generate more awareness! by @houseearinstitute

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2 months ago

Thanks Josee Loiselle for this great infographic @josee.loiselle

#earsofmenieres #menieresdocumentary #menieres #menieresdisease #menieresdiseaseawareness by @houseearinstitute

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Click the link in our bio to learn more out our Meniere's Documentary.

Now fundraising for post-production.

#earsofmenieres #menieres #menieresdisease #vertigo #vestibular Promotional graphic for the documentary Unheard: The Ears of Meniere's. The image shows Guy Kawasaki, an older Asian man with gray hair wearing a teal sweater, seated in a dark interview setting and smiling toward an off-camera interviewer. The title at the top reads, "Unheard: The Ears of Meniere's Documentary." A quote beside him reads: "I wanted to participate in this documentary because I feel I have a moral obligation that can provide some insight...some inspiration to others who are going through what I'm going through." The quote is attributed to Guy Kawasaki, identified as Host of the Remarkable People Podcast and Chief Evangelist of Canva. The website www.earsofmenieres.com appears at the bottom. by @houseearinstitute

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3 months ago

🎙️ This week on The NYWIFT Podcast, we’ll hear from visionaries in comedy and documentary

🔥 Janine (@2ndchapterprod) chats with Executive Producer and Actor Trish Appello, who shatters Invisible Woman Syndrome with The EffYou 50s series (@TheEffYou50s), a comedy that embraces midlife as the boldest era yet

🏛️ Penni (@Pennbrookconsultingcorp) interviews Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer Rita Coburn’s (@IAmRitaCoburn) documentary W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause, which explores the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer

🏆 Hosts Penni Malloy-Harper and Catherine Woo (@kate.anne.woo) also spotlight the upcoming Tribeca Festival, New York African Film Festival, Met Gala, and the Academy Awards’ new AI-related rules

🎧 Listen here at the 🔗 in our bio! by @houseearinstitute

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We’re proud to be part of a new documentary, Unheard: The Ears of Ménière’s—a visceral and haunting exploration of an invisible illness, told through the ears of those who often suffer in silence.

Unheard is an independent film currently in production, produced and directed by entertainment industry veteran Janine McGoldrick, who was diagnosed with Ménière’s in 2013. The film shares powerful firsthand experiences to bring greater awareness, understanding, and empathy to vestibular disorders. Janine's mission is to elevate Ménière’s public consciousness and drive more funding for research.

To date, the production has filmed both individuals living with Ménière’s and experts in the field, including our very own Dr. Kevin Peng of the House Institute Foundation, as well as Guy Kawasaki, Nicolle Cure, and Glenn Schweitzer.

🎬 Learn more about the Unheard project and how to get involved: www.earsofmenieres.com | www.2ndchapterproductions.com or email: janine@2ndchapterproductions.com | @2ndchapterprod #menieresdisease #menieresdiseaseawareness by @houseearinstitute

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🎧 This week on The NYWIFT Podcast, hear from two trailblazing documentary filmmakers.

🌍 LaKisa (@LaKisaRenee) and Tammy (@tammyreesemedia) sit down with Veteran Corporate Executive Dominique Debroux (@debrouxdominique), channeling her expertise in fundraising, branding, and women’s empowerment in her new documentary, Wise Women - Humanity’s Untold Origins, which reframes aging, power and the female body.

📢 Tammy speaks with Shareen Anderson, who has developed and produced documentary films and series for networks including A&E, PBS, Netflix, CNN, and Discovery. Now, she takes us to the front lines of the fight against exploitation in her eye-opening film, The Right Track (@righttrackfilm ), screening at Hunter College on May 13th!

🎒 Hosts Penni (@Pennbrookconsultingcorp) and Janine (@2ndchapterprod) celebrate the 8th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival.

🤝 Senior Director of Community and Public Relations Katie (@katiegchambers) highlights NYWIFT’s upcoming masterclasses on Film & Television Writing and Navigating Reinvention, and an Artist Connection Mixer with Film Fatales.

📩 To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org.

Listen and subscribe at the 🔗‍️ in our bio! by @houseearinstitute

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6 months ago

For those who have hearing and vestibular issues, it's important to protect yourself from further damage.

And for those that don't, trust us you don't want it.

Take whatever precautions you can -- vaccines, masking, clean air etc.

#earsofmenieres #menieres #hearingloss #vertigo #tinnitus by @houseearinstitute

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6 months ago

Making a five minute film in five days…no problem! 🎬✨

In this special bonus episode of The NYWIFT Podcast, host Janine McGoldrick (@2ndchapterprod) sits down with filmmaker Anna Pakman (@annatated) to talk about her short film Back to the Dark Ages (@darkagesfilm).

A sharp, imaginative dramedy, the film uses humor and surrealism to explore chronic illness, isolation, and the long-term impact of Long COVID.

Created for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (@disabilityfilmchallenge), Anna also shares why inclusive storytelling—both in front of and behind the camera—is essential, and how initiatives like this are opening doors for disabled creators.

🎧 Listen now (link in bio) by @houseearinstitute

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