Licensed therapist Dr. Ashley Hudson joins Emma to explore how purity culture has shaped sexual beliefs, body awareness, and intimate relationships and what it really looks like to reclaim pleasure, autonomy, and connection. We explore how identity shifts, hormones, and nervous-system changes impact desire after kids, and why many women actually experience better sex as they reconnect with their bodies and rewrite old scripts. Dr. Ashley Hudson @pearlinprocess | pearlinprocess.com Grea...

Today I’m sitting down with Registered Dietitian Aderet Hoch, founder of Dining with Nature, for a grounded and refreshing conversation about nourishing our bodies across the fertility-to-family continuum—without falling into diet rules, comparison traps, or perfection pressure. We talk about honoring cycles (menstrual, seasonal, and life phases), building a peaceful relationship with food, and why sustainable nourishment starts with self-trust and compassion, not restriction. Aderet shares p...

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 ...

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 cyc...

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 connectedHow charting can serve as a first step toward healing and awarenessPractical ways to...

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 charti...

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-t...

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: ...

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 indicateThe science behind how hormones, thyroid health, stress, and inflammation show up in your cycleHow to present your chart to a healthcare provider ...

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 an...

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, cerv...

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 shameSimple scripts for tricky questionsHow to create a consent-conscious homeWhy modeling body trust is more powerful than any “big talk” Learn more about Matriarch at emmamma.com/matriarch Join the Red Circle Community on Facebook Want to stop gu...

The world feels heavy, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the kind of world my kids are growing up in. One thing I know? Knowledge is power—and understanding our bodies is a form of reclaiming that power.In this episode, we’re breaking down the basics of female reproductive anatomy and the hormones that drive the menstrual cycle. Because if we were taught about our bodies in shame-free, accurate ways from the start, we wouldn’t have to fight so hard to reclaim this knowledge as adults.We’ll t...

It's the real, raw, charted life of Emmamma! Welcome to the Cyclical Doula Podcast!Today we are diving into a very brief introduction of Emma!Send the cyclical doula a textLearn more at ⁠emmamma.com & follow me on Instagram: @cyclicaldoula