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Her House: Built for Women's Health

Her House: Built for Women's Health

Written by: Melissa D'Elia
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Her House celebrates innovations that are shaping the future of women’s health. For decades, medical research and clinical trials overlooked differences in women, assuming their bodies mirrored men's. If you've ever felt dismissed or been told, "it's just hard being a woman," you're not alone. Thankfully, growing awareness, investment, and research are transforming how we understand, diagnose, and care for women. We're approaching a new era — one built for women's health — and we can't stop talking about it.2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Life Doesn’t Stop When You Start: New Tech for Managing Period Pain
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Amy Gaston, of OhmBody — a new women’s wellness company using science-backed neurostimulation to dramatically reduce period pain and heavy bleeding. We share a story so many women know too well: feeling unheard, managing pain with limited options, and dealing with disruptions to daily life.

    We can’t stop talking about:

    • How a technology originally designed for opioid withdrawal and traumatic blood loss is now providing menstrual symptom relief
    • The staggering number of women suffering from heavy bleeding and pain — and why so many don’t know it’s not normal
    • How wearable nerve stimulation can calm the body, balance the nervous system, and reduce bleeding without hormones or surgery
    • The power of education, awareness, and self-advocacy
    • The future of women-led innovation — and why more female voices at the table accelerate solutions

    Connect with OhmBody & Amy:
    Visit: ohmbody.com
    Instagram: @ohm.body
    TikTok: @ohmbody
    Connect with Amy on LinkedIn

    Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you!
    Visit: her-house.com/your-stories — 100% anonymous submissions welcome.

    Contact: melissa@her-house.com
    Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth

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    27 mins
  • An Exam Room and a Wellness Sanctuary — All in One Place
    Oct 18 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with sisters Dr. Bahar and Dr. Maral Malekzadeh, founders of Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery and The Well in Westlake, Ohio who are transforming the typical gynecology visit into a calm, connected, whole-body experience. We share a story every woman can relate to: feeling rushed, dismissed, or left with more questions than answers after a doctor’s appointment.

    We can’t stop talking about:

    • Their comforting, aesthetic environment — and why thoughtful design, from the lighting to the bathrooms, raises the bar.
    • Why a practice that offers gynecology, hormone therapy, and aesthetics all under one roof helps women care for their bodies and their minds.
    • Why postpartum care and holistic follow-up matter so much more than a single 6-week check-in for new moms.
    • The importance of seeing a doctor who listens, educates, and advocates — and how not to settle until you find one who does.

    Connect with Dr. Bahar & Dr. Maral:
    Visit: clevelandgyn.com
    Instagram: @thewell.westlake

    Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you!
    Visit: her-house.com/your-stories — 100% anonymous submissions welcome.

    Contact: melissa@her-house.com
    Visit: her-house.com
    Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth

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    24 mins
  • Pads on a Roll: Making Period Care as Standard as Toilet Paper
    Sep 20 2025

    This conversation explores the need for broader access to menstrual products — a basic necessity that’s still treated as optional. We share a story of a period mishap many women can relate to, followed by an interview with Jennifer Severns of Egal Pads, who is leading a movement to make period products as available and stigma-free as toilet paper.

    We can't stop talking about:

    • The design breakthrough of “pads on a roll” — a simple, sustainable solution that hangs right next to toilet paper in stalls at schools, airports, and stadiums.
    • How stigma and silence around menstruation fuel challenges for girls and women — unnecessarily missing life events.
    • Why menstrual equity is both a dignity issue and a business case: when women have what they need, they can stay at school, at work, and in the game.

    Connect with Jennifer:
    LinkedIn: Jennifer Severens
    Visit: Egal: Pads on a Roll

    Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories — 100% anonymous submissions welcome.

    Contact: melissa@her-house.com
    Visit: her-house.com
    Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth

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    29 mins
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