In this episode of the *Quality Values Podcast*, we explore Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs), cycle tracking, and women’s health with educator and author **Lisa Hendrickson-Jack**. Co-hosted by **Maggie Shields**, a Planned Parenthood staffer with personal and professional experience in reproductive health, this episode unpacks the science, misconceptions, and emotional weight tied to women's cycles and bodily autonomy.
Whether you're new to fertility awareness or deep into the work, Lisa brings clarity, depth, and empowering insights for people of all genders and experiences.
🕒 **Chapters / Timestamps:**
00:00 - Intro: Fertility Awareness & Women's Health
02:24 - Lisa’s backstory: from cramps to questioning the pill
08:45 - FABMs vs. Birth Control: What's the difference?
15:12 - Why women aren’t taught about their own cycles
23:50 - Co-host Maggie shares her personal health story
31:05 - Charting cycles: what it reveals about your health
39:18 - Misdiagnosed infertility and the power of data
47:30 - Consent, contraception, and cultural shame
55:49 - Redefining "normal" for women's bodies
1:04:15 - Lisa's work with clients & practitioners
1:12:30 - How to get started with cycle tracking
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🔗 **Guest: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack**
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🎙️ Host: Jake Shields
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👩⚕️ Featuring Co-host: Maggie Shields
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