This Magic Life #148: OhmBody with Amy Gaston

Show Notes

In 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 & Wellness

They 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 Covered

• What OMBODY is and how it works
• The role of the vagus, trigeminal, and splenic nerves
• Heavy menstrual bleeding and cramping relief
• Why painful periods are not normal
• The gap in women’s health research and clinical trials
• Perimenopause, postpartum, and future applications
• Accessibility, direct-to-consumer care, and FSA/HSA options
• Normalizing menstruation at home and in culture

Key Takeaways

• OMBODY 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 education

This 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.

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