#17: Electrifying Relief: Dr Emile Radyte’s Brain Stimulation Approach for Menstrual Pain and Mood

Send us Fan MailA Neuroscientific Approach to Menstrual Wellness with Dr Emile Radyte: Exploring Brain-Based Pain and Mood TherapiesIn this episode, we welcome Dr Emile Radyte, a Harvard and Oxford-trained neuroscientist specialising in how the brain influences menstrual mood and painDr Radyte discusses her extensive background, including her leadership at Harvard’s emergency medical service and the founding of Lithuania’s largest neuroscience NGO. She is the co-founder of a neuroscience company focused on a brain-first approach to menstrual wellness. The conversation dives deep into the neuroscience behind menstrual pain and mood, explaining how brain circuits, rather than just hormones, regulate these experiencesDr Radyte elaborates on the innovative non-invasive brain stimulation techniques her team is developing to provide pain relief and mood stabilisation for women with conditions such as PMS, PMDD and endometriosis. She also shares insights on the interplay between hormones, neuroplasticity and brain circuits, as well as ongoing clinical trials and the personalisation of therapeutic protocols for different conditionsThroughout the episode, she highlights the crucial role of self-tracking and personal responsibility in women’s health optimisationTimestamp00:00 Introduction and guest welcome01:05 Understanding the brain-first approach to menstrual health02:57 Brain circuits and emotional regulation06:54 Pain perception and sensitivity09:19 PMS vs PMDD: clinical definitions and differences12:54 Brain stimulation: a new approach to menstrual health29:14 Devices and technology for menstrual wellness35:50 Understanding women’s symptoms and tracking37:32 Common user mistakes and how to avoid them41:06 Clinical trials and research initiatives50:33 User experience with the devices01:00:43 Curveball questions and personal insightsResources Mentioned in This Episode1. Samphire NeurotechnologySamphire is a neurotechnology company focused on women’s brain health, particularly hormonal-cycle related symptoms such as:PMSPMDDMenstrual migrainesBrain fogMood and cognitive disruption linked to hormonal changesThe technology discussed is non-invasive neuromodulation, designed as a drug-free alternative for managing symptoms.2. Neuroscience & Hormonal HealthDiscussion around how hormonal fluctuations impact the brain, not just reproductive organs.Emphasis on the lack of research funding and innovation in women’s neurological health.The gap between male-centric medical research models and women’s lived neurological experiences.3. Clinical & Regulatory ContextSamphire’s work within regulated medical frameworks.Importance of clinical validation, safety, and evidence-based design for women’s health technology.Barriers women face accessing care for cycle-linked neurological symptoms.4. Lived Experience & AdvocacyEmile shares the personal motivation behind building Samphire.Reframing “normal” suffering around periods and hormones.Advocating for women to expect better solutions, not just coping strategies.Social Media LinksSamphire Website: https://url-shortener.me/4QQW LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eradyte/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/radytee/?hl=enInsta/TikTok: @BiohackingEveWebsite: www.BiohackingEve.com