This Magic Life #148: OhmBody with Amy Gaston

Send us Fan MailShow NotesIn this episode, Bonnie sits down with Amy G, president of OMBODY, to explore a new approach to menstrual wellness: a wearable, drug-free neurostimulation device designed to help women manage period symptoms more comfortably.Amy explains how OMBODY uses transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tANS) to stimulate nerves around the ear, support the nervous system, and help the body do what it already naturally does—only in a more relaxed state. OhmBody | Smart Relief for Period Discomfort & WellnessThey discuss the science behind the device, including its potential to reduce heavy bleeding, cramping, gastric upset, mood instability, anxiety, and sleeplessness.The conversation also goes beyond the product itself and into the bigger picture of women’s health: why painful periods are often dismissed, how women have historically been excluded from clinical trials, and why menstrual health deserves more research, more funding, and more honest conversation.Amy shares OMBODY’s mission to make menstrual care more accessible and normalized, especially for moms and daughters navigating periods for the first time. She also talks about the company’s clinical roadmap, future research on adolescents and adults with heavy menstrual bleeding, and the importance of keeping the product direct-to-consumer so it remains accessible.Topics CoveredWhat OMBODY is and how it worksThe role of the vagus, trigeminal, and splenic nervesHeavy menstrual bleeding and cramping reliefWhy painful periods are not normalThe gap in women’s health research and clinical trialsPerimenopause, postpartum, and future applicationsAccessibility, direct-to-consumer care, and FSA/HSA optionsNormalizing menstruation at home and in cultureKey TakeawaysOMBODY is designed to support the body, not override it.Menstrual pain and excessive bleeding should not be treated as “just part of being a woman.”Women’s bodies are complex, variable, and underrepresented in research.Better menstrual care starts with better educationThis episode of This Magic Life is sponsored by Knead Obscura LLC - Edith Harris. Through intentional bodywork, therapeutic massage, and restorative care, Edith creates space for deep relaxation, nervous system support, and reconnection to yourself. Edith’s approach is grounded in compassion, intuition, and whole-body wellness. Because caring for yourself isn’t a luxury — it’s part of living this magic life.Knead Obscura | ClinicSupport the showWebsite: booksbybonnielippincott.comInstagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincottTikTok: @entrylevelmomEmail: [email protected]: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org