S1E20: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Amy Gaston on Healing Women’s Health from the Inside Out

Brenda sits down with Amy Gaston, VP of Strategic Growth at OhmBody, to unpack how burnout, biology, and bold innovation are reshaping the future of women’s health.From the quiet realities of working through menstrual pain to steering a breakthrough femtech startup, Amy shares how her 7-month sabbatical, her deep understanding of the female body, and her commitment to truth-telling are rewriting what leadership looks like in a space that desperately needs change. Together, they dive into the science behind OhmBody’s neurostimulation technology a “neural tourniquet” that reduces menstrual pain and blood loss without drugs or hormones and why the next generation of innovation starts not with more medication, but with listening to the body itself.Amy and Brenda also explore the emotional, professional, and economic cost of operating in systems that were never built with women in mind, and why honesty, rest, and data-driven advocacy are the new pillars of impactful leadership.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, gaslit, or unsupported when it comes to your health, or wondered what it takes to build real, meaningful change in women’s health tech, this episode will shift your perspective completely.In This Episode, We Cover:✔️ The hidden cost of menstrual pain and why the data dramatically underestimates its impact✔️ How OhmBody harnesses the body’s natural intelligence through neurostimulation✔️ Amy’s 7-month reset and how stepping back made her a stronger leader✔️ What authentic leadership looks like in a male-dominated industry✔️ Why menstruation deserves global funding... not silence✔️ The emotional toll of building in systems that weren’t designed for women✔️ What founders and investors need to understand about women’s health in 2025 and beyondTimeline:00:00 Introduction to OhmBody and Amy Gaston02:45 The Journey to FemTech and Women's Health05:43 Understanding Menstrual Pain and Its Impact08:32 Innovations in Menstrual Health: OhmBody's Approach11:25 Clinical Studies and Results of OhmBody's Device14:09 The Mechanism Behind Neurostimulation17:12 The Importance of Education in Women's Health20:07 Challenges in Women's Health and the Need for Advocacy23:00 Leadership and Authenticity in the Workplace25:54 The Economics of Women's Health28:41 Future Directions for OhmBody and Women's Health31:38 Self-Care and Balancing Work-Life34:12 Empowering Women Through Education and Advocacy37:13 Closing Thoughts and Future InitiativesMentioned in the Episode:PopSugar feature on OhmBodyWellcome Leap Grant Melinda Gates Contribution https://www.ohmbody.com/?utm_source=RedefineHER_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=PRConnect with Amy:🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠ohmbody.com💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Amy Gaston🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long💼 Sponsor: CH2 SolutionsWhere Technical Depth Meets Business Agility.CH2 helps healthcare and healthtech companies modernize legacy systems to scale faster, innovate smarter, and deliver impact where it matters most.Learn more at ch2solutions.com📜 Disclaimer⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and not health or medical advice. ©2025 RedefineHER Podcast. Please share with credit and direct link.