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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

Why your Oura Ring + period app aren't the same as fertility awareness

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Fertility apps predict your cycle using algorithms and past data. Fertility awareness teaches you to read your body in real time.This episode unpacks the difference between apps that predict your cycle from past data and fertility awareness, which teaches you to observe your body in real time. If you've ever wondered whether your app has "got this handled," start here.Start charting today for free with my free private podcast Charting 101—Earth Body offers online classes & resources to support body literacy. To subscribe to our newsletter, check out our upcoming classes, and more, visit us online at HelloEarthBody.com.Theme song is by Raina Sokolov-GonzalezAll content is provided for general informational purposes only. It not medical advice, and should not be construed as such. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit helloearthbody.substack.com/subscribe

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