The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education

In this short and sweet mini episode, Emma drops in with a quick hello and a little update. Things have been full behind the scenes, but she’s back and excited about what’s ahead—including a lineup of incredible guest interviews coming soon!

Emma also shares two main ways to learn and grow in your fertility awareness practice with her support:

SymptoPro Fertility Education — A well-established, evidence-based sympto-thermal method rooted in research and structure. Perfect for couples looking for a natural family planning approach within a Catholic framework.

Fertility Knowledge Collective (FKC) Protocol — A newer sympto-thermal method  protocol that centers on sensation awareness of cervical fluid, without the need for tactile observation. It’s a gentle, body-connected option for those who want to understand their fertility signs in a more intuitive, simplified way.

Whether you’re new to fertility awareness, looking for charting support, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone in learning your body—this mini episode is your invitation to reconnect, reach out, and start feeling confident in your cycles again.

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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.

Your menstrual bleed isn’t just a messy inconvenience—it’s a powerful monthly report card from your body. In this episode of The Cyclical Doula Podcast, Emma breaks down what’s considered “normal” when it comes to menstruation and menstrual bleeding, and the red flags that shouldn’t be brushed off. From heavy periods that leave you exhausted to light or irregular bleeds that hint at hormonal shifts, this episode will help you understand what your cycle is telling you.

We’ll cover:

• Typical cycle length, bleeding duration, and total blood loss (with research-based ranges)
• What healthy menstrual flow looks like—including color, texture, and flow pattern
• Red flags to watch for: bleeding longer than 8 days, soaking products every 1–2 hours, or spotting most of your cycle
• How bleeding patterns can signal hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, PCOS, fibroids, clotting disorders, and more
• Why postpartum, perimenopause, adolescence, and medication can affect your bleeding patterns
• Practical steps for getting testing and care when something feels off

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• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

In this episode, Emma sits down with Rita Johnson, NTP, to explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, and women’s overall well-being.

Rita shares her own journey of navigating secondary infertility, healing her gut, and discovering the impact functional medicine and nutrition have on fertility and cycles. Together, Emma and Rita discuss:

• Why gut health and hormone health are deeply connected
• How charting can serve as a first step toward healing and awareness
• Practical ways to begin listening to your body’s cues
• The emotional, spiritual, and physical layers of true holistic care
• Tips for nourishing yourself without falling into restrictive diet culture
• How to empower the next generation with body literacy and cycle confidence

Rita also opens up about homeschooling six kids, building family rhythms, and the importance of daily practices that ground both body and soul.

If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t feel your best even when labs look “normal,” or you’re searching for a more integrated approach to your health, this episode will give you hope and practical insight.

Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita’s free ebook: How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
• Health & Hormones Podcast with Rita Johnson
• Podcast Episode on how to talk to girls about their bodies: https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/how-do-we-teach-young-girls-how-amazing-their-bodies-are/
• Find Rita on Instagram: Divine Mercy Nutritional Care
• Find Rita on YouTube: Divine Mercy Nutritional Care
• Connect with Rita: [email protected]

A First Step Toward Cycle Confidence
Join Emma's free 14-day Charting Challenge inside Circle, a simple way to begin charting without overwhelm. Join here! 

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• Website: https://emmamma.com
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• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

Pregnancy after loss carries a unique weight—grief, anxiety, hope, and joy all tangled together. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Sarah Lingle, a pregnancy after loss doula, wife, and mama, who shares her story of loss, infertility, and ultimately, birth after heartbreak.

Sarah opens up about what it was like to navigate early pregnancy losses, advocate for herself in the medical system, and use fertility charting as both a source of clarity and empowerment. She shares how charting helped her know her body’s timing better than her doctors—and how that knowledge quite literally changed the outcome of her pregnancies.

Together, we talk about the myths and misconceptions surrounding loss, why language like “loss is still a birth” matters, and what support families deserve during some of the hardest seasons of their lives. Sarah also shares about her course, Birthing Hope: The Birth Class for Moms Pregnant After Loss, and the virtual grief and pregnancy-after-loss support she offers to women everywhere.
This episode is tender, hopeful, and full of reminders that even in the darkest places—hope is still possible.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Sarah’s personal experience of loss and infertility shaped her work as a doula
The role of fertility charting in advocating for accurate due dates, hormone health, and pregnancy outcomes
Why language matters: reframing loss as birth and honoring every baby
Practical insights on seed cycling, progesterone support, and navigating irregular cycles
How moms can find hope, even in the uncertainty of pregnancy after loss

Connect with Sarah
Website: pregnancyafterlossdoula.com
Instagram: @paldoula
Explore Birthing Hope: The Birth Class for Moms Who Are Pregnant After Loss: pregnancyafterlossdoula.com/birthinghope

Emmamma Resources + Links:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
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• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

Today I’m joined by Haley Yeager, FertilityCare Practitioner (Creighton), certified SymptoPro instructor, wife, and mom of three, for a grounded, hopeful conversation about PCOS, charting, and what real women’s health looks like.

Haley shares how her teen years with irregular cycles led to a PCOS diagnosis, why restorative reproductive medicine changed everything, and how charting gave her answers the pill never could. We also dive into the practical differences between Creighton and sympto-thermal charting, safe apps to use (and which settings to turn off), and how to raise body-literate kids from the start.

Whether you’re navigating your own cycle concerns, parenting littles, or just curious about how fertility awareness can support real health, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical insights.

Resources & Links

• Work with Haley (virtual Creighton instruction): truthandfertility.com
• Haley’s podcast: Truth & Fertility Podcast
• Find restorative/NFP-trained doctors: FACTS Directory, Natural Womanhood
• Apps mentioned: FEMM, Chart Neo, Read Your Body

Emmamma Resources + Links:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
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📌 Stay Connected:

• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

In this episode, I’m mixing things up a little — sharing more about what’s been going on in my life lately and then diving into one of the questions I hear most often: How do I get my partner on board with fertility awareness?

You’ll hear about our full summer of family events, the chaos of traveling standby with little ones, starting our homeschooling journey, my current favorite clothing subscription, and even the comfort TV that’s been getting me through. Then we shift into today’s topic: the role of your partner in charting, and how to approach fertility awareness as a shared practice rather than a solo project.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why some partners resist or tune out when you first bring up charting
• How to explain fertility awareness without overwhelming them with details
• What it looks like to frame FAM as a team effort instead of a solo responsibility
• How highlighting the benefits of charting can shift your partner’s perspective
• The importance of patience, reassurance, and small gestures of support in making FAM sustainable

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A First Step Toward Cycle Confidence
Join Emma's free 14-day Charting Challenge inside Circle, a simple way to begin charting without overwhelm. Join here! 

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📌 Stay Connected:

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• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

Your fertility chart is more than a family planning tool—it’s a monthly health report card. In this episode, Emma unpacks how cycle tracking can uncover hidden health concerns long before they show up in lab work or symptoms.

We’ll explore:

• Why the menstrual cycle is considered a “fifth vital sign”
• Common patterns in charts and what they can indicate
• The science behind how hormones, thyroid health, stress, and inflammation show up in your cycle
• How to present your chart to a healthcare provider for better care
• Myths about charting that keep people from using it for health
• Practical steps to start spotting patterns in your own cycle

Whether you’re avoiding pregnancy, trying to conceive, or simply curious about your body, you’ll leave this episode with the tools and confidence to use your chart as one of the most powerful health resources you already have.

Links & Resources:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call: https://emmamma.com/free
• Join The Red Circle: https://emmamma.com/red-circle

A First Step Toward Cycle Confidence
Join Emma's free 14-day Charting Challenge inside Circle, a simple way to begin charting without overwhelm. Join here! 

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• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

Thinking about ditching hormonal birth control but worried about unplanned pregnancy? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Cyclical Doula Podcast, I’m sharing how I help individuals and couples confidently avoid pregnancy using fertility awareness-based methods—without hormones or guesswork.

We’ll talk about:

• How the sympto-thermal method (tracking basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and hormone clues) can be up to 99% effective for avoiding pregnancy.
• What daily charting looks like and how simple it really is—just minutes a day.
• The difference between SymptoPro and the Fertility Knowledge Collective (FKC), and how my certifications help me offer a flexible, science-backed approach.
• Common myths about natural birth control (like why it’s not the same as the rhythm method).
• Client success stories of couples who found freedom and confidence after leaving hormonal birth control.

If you’re ready for a natural, empowering alternative to hormonal birth control, this episode is packed with clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to get started.

Resources & Links:

• Book your free inquiry call: emmamma.com/free
• Learn more about my coaching and courses: emmamma.com
• Join the Red Circle at emmamma.com/red-circle

A First Step Toward Cycle Confidence
Join Emma's free 14-day Charting Challenge inside Circle, a simple way to begin charting without overwhelm. Join here! 

Support the show

Emmamma Resources + Links:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
• Join Matriarch

🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:

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📌 Stay Connected:

• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

Trying to get pregnant but feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Cyclical Doula Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly what it’s like to work with me when you’re trying to conceive—and how charting your cycle can be a total game changer.

We’ll talk about:

• Why so many fertility challenges are actually easy to troubleshoot once you know what’s happening in your cycle.
• How I teach couples to use a sympto-thermal method (tracking basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and sometimes hormones) to clearly see their fertile window.
• The difference between SymptoPro and the Fertility Knowledge Collective (FKC), and how I’m trained in both approaches.
• What a typical day of charting looks like (spoiler: it’s less than 5 minutes!).
• How my 1:1 coaching and group courses work—and why lifetime support is included.
• Real client stories of couples who discovered clarity, timing, and confidence through charting.

If you’ve been told “just relax” or are considering expensive medical interventions without understanding your body’s natural rhythms first, this episode will give you hope and practical next steps.

Resources & Links:

• Book a free inquiry call with me: https://emmamma.com/free
• Learn more about my coaching and courses: emmamma.com
• Join the Red Circle: emmamma.com/red-circle

Support the show

Emmamma Resources + Links:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
• Join Matriarch

🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:

• Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit here
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📌 Stay Connected:

• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.

This episode is the replay of my recent masterclass, where I share the 3 keys to raising body-literate kids and talking about periods, puberty, and body changes with confidence and ease.

You’ll Learn:

• How to talk to kids about their bodies without shame
• Simple scripts for tricky questions
• How to create a consent-conscious home
• Why modeling body trust is more powerful than any “big talk”

Learn more about Matriarch at emmamma.com/matriarch

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A First Step Toward Cycle Confidence
Join Emma's free 14-day Charting Challenge inside Circle, a simple way to begin charting without overwhelm. Join here! 

Support the show

Emmamma Resources + Links:

• Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
• Join Matriarch

🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:

• Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit here
• Leave a Review + Get a Gift: Claim your gift here

📌 Stay Connected:

• Website: https://emmamma.com
• Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
• Email: [email protected]
• Text me at: (854) 220-0218

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.