The Rebellion That Changed Her Life: Kourtney Rider on Cycles, Fertility & Finding Answers

The Rebellion That Changed Her Life: Kourtney Rider on Cycles, Fertility & Finding Answers

Author: Emmamma April 16, 2026 Duration: 54:51

In this episode, I sit down with reproductive health educator and fertility awareness teacher Kourtney Rider for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when you finally start listening to your body.

Kourtney shares her journey through anovulatory PCOS, infertility, birth control use, and the long process of learning what was actually happening inside her cycle. What unfolds is a story about unlearning, rebuilding trust in the body, and stepping into fertility awareness education from lived experience.

We talk about:

  • What she thought she knew about her cycle—and what she learned in college that changed everything
  • Coming off birth control and the confusion that followed
  • Her experience navigating infertility and PCOS
  • The gap between medical dismissal and real support
  • How she found NaproTechnology and what shifted for her
  • Why fertility awareness became both personal healing and professional calling
  • What she wishes every young person learned about their body
  • Why cycle education is a missing piece in reproductive health care

This conversation is a reminder that understanding your body isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

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Instagram: @yourfertilefuture

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The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Cyclical Doula Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emma Goff or Emmamma LLC. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.


Hosted by Emma, a certified SymptoPro instructor, fertility awareness educator, miscarriage doula, and mother, The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education moves beyond theory into the practical, often unspoken realities of living in sync with your body. This podcast serves as a guide for anyone seeking to move past confusion and fear surrounding their reproductive health, offering grounded education on charting biological signs and understanding the language of your cycle. Emma’s approach is rooted in both professional certification and personal experience, creating a blend of reliable information and compassionate insight. Conversations here delve into body literacy, the transitions of motherhood, and the tangible process of rebuilding a trusting relationship with oneself. You’ll find episodes that tackle specific fertility awareness methods, explore the emotional layers of reproductive journeys, and answer the nuanced questions that often go unaddressed. It’s a resource for learning to observe, interpret, and honor your cyclical nature, whether your goals involve family planning, simply understanding your health better, or finding more rhythm in your daily life. Tune in for a straightforward, educational, and deeply personal exploration of what it means to truly know your body, all through the supportive lens of a doula’s expertise. The discussions in this podcast are designed to equip you with knowledge and perspective, making complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your own experience.
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The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education
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