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This Harvard Grad Invented a Headband for Period Headaches – Emilė Radytė

Navneet Kaur

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by TechThrive, in collaboration with FemTech India.

 I sit down with Emilė Radytė  a Lithuanian-born neuroscientist, Harvard and Oxford graduate, and founder of Samphire Neuroscience. Emilė is pioneering a new wave in women’s health with Nettle the world's first wearable brain-stimulation device designed to relieve menstrual pain and PMS. Backed by the NHS and recognized by Forbes, Nettle is part of a growing wave of wellness tech reshaping the future of healthcare.

In this episode, Emilė and I dive into:

  • Her journey from neuroscience to launching a healthtech startup.
  • How Nettle works  and how it’s different from traditional pain relief methods. 
  • Botox for period migraines - myth or solution.
  • The real impact of PMS on productivity.
  • The rise of wellness tech and why women are investing in their own health more than ever 
  • Why PMS and menstrual pain demand better solutions and how brain stimulation offers new hope. 
  • Her biggest challenges merging science with startup life.
  • Why women’s health has been historically overlooked and how that’s changing. 
  • What does ethical innovation mean in women’s health tech. 
  • Natural approaches to managing period-related headaches
  • And her advice to young women ready to change the world with science and innovation

Whether you're curious about FemTech, building or investing in health innovation, passionate about neuroscience, or simply looking for inspiration from a founder redefining the future of women’s health  this episode is for you. 

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DISCLAIMER: The content presented in this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's always advisable to consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance. 

Connect with Emile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eradyte/

Samphire Neuroscience - https://samphireneuro.com

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