According to Jama and Nikki: Shannon Vitale on Fertility, Cycles, and Family Planning

In this episode of According to Jama and Nikki, Jama and Nikki welcome Shannon Vitale of OSF Healthcare for a thoughtful conversation about fertility, menstrual cycles, and family planning. Shannon shares how learning to understand the body can help women recognize what is normal, identify possible concerns, and feel more informed about their health.

The discussion covers both women’s and men’s fertility, the importance of education, and why these conversations should be more open and less stigmatized. The episode also includes a reminder that this conversation is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

• Guest: Shannon Vitale, registered nurse and fertility care practitioner with OSF Healthcare
• Topics: menstrual cycles, charting, hormones, PMS, fertility awareness, and family planning
• Focus: understanding the body, recognizing patterns, and improving communication around reproductive health

Jama, Nikki, and Shannon also talk about why cycle education matters at every stage of life, from first periods to adulthood, and how better knowledge can help people make informed choices about their health and relationships.

Please note: this episode includes discussion of reproductive anatomy and scientific terminology.