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

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 everythingComing off birth control and the confusion that followedHer experience navigating infertility and PCOSThe gap between medical dismissal and real supportHow she found NaproTechnology and what shifted for herWhy fertility awareness became both personal healing and professional callingWhat she wishes every young person learned about their bodyWhy cycle education is a missing piece in reproductive health careThis conversation is a reminder that understanding your body isn’t optional—it’s foundational.Connect with Kourtney:Instagram: @yourfertilefutureLinktree: https://linktr.ee/kourtneyriderEmmamma Resources + Links:Book a Free Clarity Call with EmmaJoin Matriarch🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit hereLeave a Review + Get a Gift: Claim your gift here📌 Stay Connected:Website: https://emmamma.comInstagram: @cyclicaldoulaEmail: [email protected] me at: (854) 220-0218The 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.