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Madness Cafe211. Burnout, Restructuring, Man-Hating, Codependency, Bigger Feminism & Plan B: 4 Years of Madness with Raquel & JenniferJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Join us as we celebrate our 4th anniversary! A look ahead, a look back and a little self analysis.To find out the real date when women could have their own credit card, click the link below: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/10/28/fact-check-9-things-women-couldnt-do-1971-mostly-right/3677101001/Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Ra...
2025-07-1059 min
Madness Cafe169. Project 2025: Dismantling Democracy with Raquel and JenniferJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Project 2025 - it's all over the news and everyone's talking about it. Or they should be. What is it? Why should we care? To be fair, it's to be expected that a candidate for president will have a plan (not just a concept of a plan...) for how they will govern. But Project 2025 is more than that, it is The Heritage Foundation's plan which would have lasting negative, earthshattering consequences. In short, it's a plan to dismantle democracy. In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer...
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Madness Cafe163. Book Chat: A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings - Raquel & Jennifer talk about Christian patriarchyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!The conversation around Christian patriarchy continues in this week's episode as Raquel and Jennifer discuss Tia Levings memoir A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy. Learn more about the movement that threatens to destroy our democracy and how Tia Levings escaped it and is now a shining example of how others can escape it as well.Where to find Tia Levings' work:Website: https://tialevings.comSubstack: @tialevings - The Anti-Fundamentalist...
2024-08-0851 min
Madness Cafe141. Better Living Through Chemistry: Life Updates From Raquel & JenniferJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer give some life updates and talk about what's on their minds these days.Mentioned in this episode:Podcast | Psychedelics TodaySupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com....
2024-03-071h 10Madness Cafe118. Rituals Of Our Mothers - Special EpisodeJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This week's episode is the recording of Jennifer's interview on Amy Jones' podcast, Rituals of Our Mothers, where Jennifer speaks candidly about her experience caring for her mother and so much more. The interview was done just a few short months before Jennifer's mother passed from Alzheimer's. It's a beautiful, thoughtful interview. Take a listen. Where to find Amy Jones:Instagram: @ritualsofourmothersSupport the showBe part of the conversation b...
2023-09-281h 29Madness Cafe113. "Do I hate men?" - We Can Live A Gender Healed Life: Jennifer's GERI ExperienceJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In episode 102 which aired on June 8, 2023, Raquel and Jennifer spoke with Cynthia Brix and William Keepin about their trainings around gender equity and reconciliation. Jennifer recently attended one of Cynthia and Will's GERI workshops. Listen in as Jennifer shares about this life changing opportunity.To learn more about Will, Cynthia, and Gender Equity and Reconciliation International:Website: www.GRworld.orgFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Gender-Equity-and-Reconciliation-International-GERI-258421120847908Facebook Group: https://www.face...
2023-08-241h 25Madness Cafe110. Embodied Social Justice with guests Teresa Myers and Jennifer HicksJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This week Raquel and Jennifer speak with Teresa Myers and Jennifer Hicks. Teresa and Jennifer are Nia Technique Teachers and Trainers who teach somatic fitness/movement through the lens of embodied social justice. Through sensation and movement, they help women create a sense of safety, dignity and belonging for themselves and others through their Nia Technique classes, workshops and trainings. Teresa is a founding member of and consultant to Nia Technique's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council and Jennifer is a council member. T...
2023-08-0358 minMadness Cafe97. Conscious Aging: Aging Like A Badass with Tiffany MazurekJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are reunited with Tiffany Mazurek (holistic psychotherapist and bodyworker) who first showed up on episode 5 of the podcast. This time they discuss facing midlife and conscious aging.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.
2023-05-041h 05Madness Cafe96. Compassion. Humility. Accountability. Insistence. A recipe for DEI work with Dr. Rahul SharmaJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Dr. Rahul Sharma about allyship, self as a point of reference, and DEI work.Dr. Rahul Sharma is a consultant, psychologist, musician, and keynote speaker with expertise in diversity, social justice, multiculturalism, emotional intelligence, leadership, individual/community health, violence against women prevention, music, and wellness. He is a former Associate Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where he Chaired its Diversity Concentration for 13 years. Prior to that, he was Executive Director of...
2023-04-271h 04Madness Cafe95. The Hard Truths About Self Care with guest Janell SantanaJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Contrary to popular opinion, self care is more than just bubble baths and mani/pedis. In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are in conversation with Janell Santana about the hard truths about self care. Janell Santana is a Social Worker, Life Coach, Substance Abuse Recovery Coach, Substance Abuse Advocate, Advocate for Parental Substance Abuse and author of The Hard Truths About Self Care.Where to find Janell:IG: @jsselfcarePodcast: The...
2023-04-201h 06Madness Cafe94. Growing Food As Activism with Joia WalkerJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Joia Walker about how her experience with early menopause led to food and farming as activism. Joia Walker, owner of Inheirited, is “chef turned farmer”, agri-culinary artist, and meal prep extraordinaire. She specializes in preparing healthy food that tastes just as good as fatty foods, made from fresh and local ingredients. She does it with integrity, keeping the customer’s experience in mind. What sets her apart is her passion for food in combination with h...
2023-04-1355 minMadness Cafe93. Aggrieved Manhood and The Puffer Fish with guest Karen Lee AshcraftJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Join Raquel and Jennifer as they talk to Karen Lee Ashcraft, author of Wronged and Dangerous: Viral Masculinity and The Populist Pandemic. This conversation covers viral masculinity, aggrieved manhood, new populism, and so much more. Karen Lee Ashcraft is a professor who has studied and taught organizational communication and gender for 30 years. She grew up in the religious right as a Christian fundamentalist and right-wing populist. In both ways, she is thus inside the phenomenon she writes about.How...
2023-04-0659 minMadness Cafe92. Reclaiming Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass with guest Alma Zaragoza-PettyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to social justice advocate, scholar, and author of Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice, Alma Zaragoza-Petty. Born in Los Angeles but raised in Acapulco, Mexico, for much of her childhood, she is the daughter of immigrant parents and a first-generation high school and college graduate. Zaragoza-Petty has a master's degree in counseling and a doctorate in education and has worked in higher education for more than twenty years. She has served as a...
2023-03-301h 02Madness Cafe91. Writing As Activism with guest Stephanie CotsirilosJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her book My Xanthi, the power of words and stories, and the strength and power of older women. Stephanie’s extended family’s roots in Greece, Peru, and Asia have shaped her journey as an author, lawyer, and performing artist. The journey began in Chicago, where she was born. Stephanie is now author of the novella My Xanthi (Los Galesburg Press), essayist in the award-winning anthology Breaking Bread: Essays from New E...
2023-03-2354 minMadness Cafe90. Recognizing Colorism with Dr. Sarah L. Webb of Colorism HealingJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Dr. Sarah L. Webb to talk about a topic that is RARELY talked about openly - colorism. Dr. Sarah L. Webb is the founder of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and community strategies. Don't make this your only conversation about colorism. "Once you start to recognize it, you can start to free yourself from it."Dr. Webb's Ted...
2023-03-1657 minMadness Cafe89. Diet Recovery and Intuitive Eating with Kristina BruceJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Body Acceptance Coach Kristina Bruce. Kristina specializes in helping women know their worth and value beyond their body size and appearance. As a Certified Life Coach, she uses her training, as well education in health studies, sociology, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry methodologies to help clients reconnect to their inner wisdom so they can live healthy and fulfilling lives in the bodies they have. How to reach Kristina:Website: www.kristinabruce.com
2023-03-091h 08Madness Cafe88. Disability And Our Veterans - We Need To Do Better with guest Pey CarterJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Pey Carter - a disabled veteran and survivor of military sexual trauma and abuse. They have multiple chronic illnesses including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Post-Traumatic Stress due to military sexual trauma, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.They served as a broadcast journalist in the United States Army and Wisconsin National Guard. Their life has taken them around the world before they settled down...
2023-03-0254 minMadness Cafe87. From Victim To Survivor Of Childhood Trauma with Terri KozlowskiJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer sit down with guest Terri Kozlowski, Native American certified life coach, blogger, the author of "Raven Transcending Fear," and founder of Soul Solutions. She specializes in empowering women by teaching them to set personal boundaries, reframe the stories they tell themselves, overcome their fears, and push past their limiting beliefs. Part memoir, part self-help guide, Terri’s book is a raw and personal story of diving deep into childhood trauma, dealing with the terror before ultimately getting comfortable wi...
2023-02-231h 13Madness Cafe86. Re-Remember The Sacred Power of Menstruation with Mama RainbowJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Mama Rainbow - mother of the Rainbow Warriors, Psychadelic Guide of A Meaningful Dream and Co-host of Higher Consciousness Talk podcast. Mama Rainbow reminds us, or helps us to re-remember, the sacred power of menstruation, the power of sisterhood, red tents and so much more. Where to reach Mama Rainbow:IG: @mama.rainbow.liz444IG: @ameaningfuldreamIG: @higher_consciousness_talkWebsite: www.ameaningfuldream.com...
2023-02-161h 04Madness Cafe85. What It Means To Be A Human Shield with guest Erin PersleyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest, Erin Persley about her upcoming documentary about abortion clinic escorts and the dangers that they face protecting the people trying to access health care at U.S. abortion clinics. Erin Persley is an award winning documentary filmmaker and producer. Her work aims to tell compelling personal journeys that connect disparate communities. Erin’s films include LIVING INSIDE OUT, exploring prison reentry from the perspective of three women in the San Francisco Bay Area, and...
2023-02-0959 minMadness Cafe84. Sensual Grooves with guest Santina Rigano-LeschJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Santina Rigano-Lesch, confidence maven and dance and body love coach to talk about how one's confidence and self love can be affected by dance (or movement). Santina is also a business mentor who owns a second business helping Fempreneurs in the done-for-you services space (called Don’t Do It Yourself Virtual Assistant Services). Where to find Santina:IG: @confidentlyyou2IG: @ddiyvasHere is her linktree fo...
2023-02-021h 02Madness Cafe83. Navigating Your Finances As A Single Woman Or A Single Mom with guest Claire HunsakerJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Claire Hunsaker (aka "Your Financial Wingwoman"), the founder of Askflossie.com. Claire is a financial advisor and financial educator for single women and single moms. After earning her MBA from Stanford, Claire left a 25-year career in business to become a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®). Claire also serves as a volunteer tax preparer with the IRS VITA program with an advanced certification. She is a wife, boymom and strong believer in women’s financial independence.
2023-01-261h 02Madness Cafe82. On Being A Human- and Heart-Centered Leader with Victoria PelletierJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Victoria Pelletier to discuss resilience in the face of adversity and becoming an empathetic and empowering leader. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director – she is currently a Managing Director at Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she...
2023-01-1959 minMadness Cafe81. How To Manifest Living the Digital Nomad Life with guest Alise SaundersJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Alise Saunders - digital nomad travel blogger, bookkeeper, life skills coach, entreprenuer, and warrior. In 2020 Alise realized and embraced her dream of being a travel blogger. Alise and her husband Gregg let their apartment lease expire, donated most of their belongings, with no home to return to, and in April 2021 they set out as digital nomad travel bloggers. In their blog, Tales From An Untamed Soul, they provide a FREE ebook, How to Become A Digital N...
2023-01-121h 03Madness Cafe80. We can stand in our "enoughness" and say "enough". - with guest Monica RodgersJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Monica Rodgers, a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, about her message of female empowerment via unraveling from years of social conditioning. Through The Revelation Project Podcast and group coaching programs, Monica guides women through their inner evolution from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt in order to illuminate the magic and magnificence of our imperfect selves. She believes that wom...
2023-01-051h 07Madness Cafe79. Activism and Internalized Capitalism with guest Laura HartleyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Laura Hartley - activist, coach, and founder of Public Love Enterprises, an online school empowering changemakers to radically reimagine the world, creating the conditions for social healing and collective thriving.Laura is fascinated by the space between inner and outer change, and her work empowers changemakers to get free, dismantling capitalism & patriarchy from the inside out. She is also the host of the Public Love Project, a podcast interviewing activists & thought l...
2022-12-2958 minMadness Cafe78. The Connection Between Nutrition and Menopause with guest Alison BladhJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Alison Bladh about the connection between nutrition and menopause. Alison is a registered nutritional and beauty therapist living in Sweden. Having worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years specializing in menopausal women’s health she now runs her own online clinic helping women worldwide manage the negative symptoms of menopause. Alison's mission is to support her clients with bespoke changes to diet, health and lifestyle so they can harness their hormones and ge...
2022-12-221h 01Madness Cafe77. "Menopause can be the time when you really step into yourself as a woman", with guest Pat DuckworthJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk to Pat Duckworth about menopause concerns in the workplace. Pat is a Women's Wellbeing and Workplace Menopause Strategist, author, and international public speaker. When she reached menopause, Pat left her 30 year career in the public sector and retrained as a therapist and coach. Since then she has published five books and spoken about menopause at conferences around the world including the US, Singapore, India, Denmark, Spain, Iceland, and The Netherlands. She specializes in workplace menopause and advises employers who are...
2022-12-1559 minMadness Cafe76. The Personal Is Political with guest Silvia DutcheviciJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Silvia Dutchevici, a psychotherapist, mental health expert, author, and founder & president of the Critical Therapy Institute. Silvia created critical therapy on perceiving a need for the theory and practice of psychology to reflect how race, class, gender, and religion intersect with psychological conflicts. This is a really important discussion about intersectionality as an integral part of who we are; as such, it should be factored into our relationships to our therapists as well as to the...
2022-12-081h 00Madness Cafe75. Choosing the truth over "the trance of unworthiness" with guest Libby BuntenJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Libby Bunten, a feminine embodiment coach whose passion is to strengthen the lives of women in her local community and beyond. Among so many juicy topics, they discuss embodiment, patriarchy, women's rage, feminist leadership, the trance of unworthiness and why it's important for women to heal together in community. Where to find Libby on the socials:website: https://libbybunten.comIG: @thelibbybunten
2022-12-011h 03Madness Cafe73. Tap With Us And Get Some Healing, with guest Klara SedlacekJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Jennifer and Raquel are joined by Klara Sedlacek, an emotional wellness coach and keynote speaker who helps stressed moms of tots transform tension into connection. She is a trauma-informed, certified EFT (aka "tapping") practitioner. Klara's approach is rooted in "Nurturing the Now" and "Releasing the Past". In this episode, we cover intergenerational trauma and how to heal from it, emotional awareness and regulation, and self acceptance. As Klara says, "'I am having an emotion but I am safe'; that's what children want from their...
2022-11-171h 10Madness Cafe72. What It's Like To Be A Clinic Escort with "Midge" and "Cupcake"Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Two clinic escorts from MichCape Clinic Escorts, "Midge" and "Cupcake", join Raquel and Jennifer to discuss their experiences providing safe access and a choice-affirming environment for metro Detroit clinics. How to reach MichCapeCats:michcapeinfo@gmail.comIG: michcapecatsThe advocacy arm of MichCapeCats is Reclaim which grew from 40 years of dedicated abortion rights community building and advocacy work in Michigan. https://reclaimproject.org/Mentioned or referenced in this episode:
2022-11-1052 minMadness Cafe71. Welcome To Our Therapy SessionJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer dive deep in this week's episode. This one definitely feels therapeutic as they talk about what's on their minds at the moment. Among so many things, they discuss limiting beliefs, learning (or not learning) life's lessons, death, and addiction. Sometimes you just need to talk it out - that's exactly what Raquel and Jennifer do in this episode. Inspiration for this episode:"The escalating costs of being single in America" by Anne Helen Petersen - https...
2022-11-031h 16Madness Cafe70. Horror Movies: A Pathway To Equity And Inclusion with Melissa KunnapJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to actor/writer/director/lover of horror genre Melissa Kunnap about Melissa's love of horror movies - both watching and creating them - and how they have served as a pathway to equity and inclusion. They also discuss how horror typically features stories from more points of view than mainstream films. Take note - you may come away from this episode with a few new movies for your Halloween movie night list! How to...
2022-10-2757 minMadness Cafe69. A Discussion With A Modern Day Witch, Nicole Sutherland ShookJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer speak with modern day witch Nicole Sutherland Shook about how witchcraft plays a part in her day to day life. Spirituality, manipulation of energies, manifestation, prayer, intention - it's all here. How to reach Nicole:IG: thewitchnicoleFB: Nicole TheWitch Sutherland ShookInspiration for this episode:Why Is Witchcraft On the Rise? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/witchcraft-juliet-diaz/605518/Support the showBe part...
2022-10-2059 minMadness Cafe68. Book Chat: Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya ChemalyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer discuss the book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly. Chemaly writes, "...our rage is one the most important resources we have, our sharpest tool against both personal and political oppression. Our anger is a vital instrument and a catalyst for change.” Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about rage, how it shows up in their own lives and how it can be utilized constructively. "Be angry. Be loud. Rage becomes you." Indeed!
2022-10-131h 00Madness Cafe67. How To Overcome Financial Trauma - with Saundra DavisJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In recognition of October being Financial Planning Month, Raquel and Jennifer welcome back Saundra Davis, the Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions. In this episode, Saundra helps Raquel and Jennifer tackle financial trauma and financial shame as they each complete the Wheel of Life and the Financial Planning Checklist. Complete the exercises yourself and learn how you can be an active participant in your own financial life. After all, "the worst financial plan that is implemented is better than the best financial plan that...
2022-10-061h 18Madness Cafe66. Change: "Nobody wants to be a bad egg."Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer explore many facets of change - how to deal with it, whether it's for your greater good, and what it can lead to. They also delve into routine vs. monotony, touchstones and control - and how these relate to change. It's been said that most people don't embrace change. As C.S. Lewis stated, "It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to...
2022-09-291h 00Madness Cafe65. Six Weeks Of Hell with Naomi YanoJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer sit down with Naomi Yano, a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in private practice in the Toronto area, to talk about her six weeks of hell which included her infant daughter being in the NICU, her husband having an affair, making the decision to remove her daughter from mechanical support, her daughter's resulting death, and her husband leaving. Listen in to find out how Naomi not only survived all of this but has reached a place of peace and is now...
2022-09-2257 minMadness Cafe64. A Conversation About Book BansJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Book bans, censorship, erasure, fear, control, fascism. Banning books is on the rise. In fact, it's more prevalent than ever. Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about why and what can be done about it. Inspiration for and/or mentioned in this episode:Book banning in U.S. schools has reached an all-time high: What this means, and how we got hereBanned books: Which titles are being targeted and why“Here are the 10 mo...
2022-09-151h 11Madness Cafe63. Spread Love and Light...and Your Legs with Christy KanoobleJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer talk to Christy Kanooble - comedian, mental health advocate, author of the Hoe Handbook, and host of the Hoe on the Go podcast. Hoe on the Go is one way that Christy teaches her listeners how to please and be pleasing through sexual and self empowerment. This is a far-ranging conversation that includes setting boundaries, borderline personality disorder, shame spirals, sex clubs and non-disclosure agreements - Christy is an open book. You may just learn more than you...
2022-09-081h 04Madness Cafe62. Shed Your MaskJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer get personal in this episode. They talk about melancholy, perimenopause, post menopause, societal conditioning and the mask many of us walk around with daily. It's time to shed your mask.Mentioned in this episode:Menopause: What We Deserve to Know with Dr. Jen Gunter - We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-what-we-deserve-to-know-with-dr-jen-gunter/id1564530722?i=1000558697157Better Sex & Lives in Menopause with Dr. Jen...
2022-09-0158 minMadness Cafe61. The More Visible You Are - with Indi GageJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with Indi Gage - cohost of the podcast The Hot Girl's Theory - about childhood trauma, body neutrality v. body positivity, gender studies, and being all of who you are. Indi is 25 years old, living in Melbourne, and a soon to be graduate of LaTrobe University with a BA majoring in Gender, Sexuality & Diversity Studies and a minor in Sociology.How to find Indi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueledbyindi/TikTok: h...
2022-08-251h 02Madness Cafe60. "Trigger Warning: I Used To Be Pro-Life" - with Nichole WilldenJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Nichole Willden, an educator of 20 years, a poet, writer, and author of The Guild series. A survivor of indoctrination and abuse, Nichole has spent decades writing fiction that sizzles with themes of enslavement, hope, and resilience. Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk with Nichole about her poem "Trigger Warning: I Used To Be Pro-Life", her new book Obedience (The Guild, Book 1), and her life during and after belonging to a "high demand religion". How...
2022-08-181h 03Madness Cafe59. Dominic Travis - An Old White Guy Who Wants To Get It RightJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode Raquel and Jennifer talk to Dominic Travis, a Chief Program Officer of a major wildlife rehab organization, about his experience as an "old white guy" who wants to get it right and be a good ally but needs help. This is the kind of conversation that Raquel and Jennifer have been looking for - a conversation with a white man of privilege who wants to be an ally but realizes he doesn't know what he doesn't know. How...
2022-08-111h 05Madness Cafe58. "I felt so alone after I was shot, so I wanted others to not feel so alone." - with guest Caia DeLaVergneJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This episode is the 4th in Madness Cafe's 4-part series on #endgunviolence. Join in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with Caia DeLaVergne, a 2020 Everytown Survivor Fellow, Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer, and a graduate student working towards her joint MBA/MACC. During her freshman year of college, in 2015, Caia was shot in the head. Listen as Caia talks about how that, and the resulting loneliness, led her to a life as a "lazy activist". How to reach Caia:I...
2022-08-0456 minMadness Cafe57. Ethan's Law - the backstory and how it was passed, with gun safety activist Kristin SongJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer join Kristin Song in conversation about gun safety, responsible and sensible gun storage, and their importance in ending gun violence. Kristin Song became a gun safety activist after her 15-year-old son Ethan was killed with an unsecured gun in his best friend’s house. After learning that the negligent gun owner would not be charged, but instead, his 14-year-old son would be charged with manslaughter, Kristin was determined to strengthen Connecticut's safe storage law and put the responsibility on...
2022-07-281h 02Madness Cafe56. "We encourage you to speak up, take care, and spread the word."Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak openly and candidly about what's on their minds and on their hearts. Settle in for this one - it's a long episode but there's a lot going on in the world right now. We encourage you to speak up, take care, and spread the word.abortion.cafe - collection of abortion resourcesshoutyourabortion.com - campaign to normalize abortiondonations4abortion.com...
2022-07-211h 27Madness Cafe55. Gun Violence and Domestic Violence with Leslie WashingtonJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Welcome to part 2 of Madness Cafe's #endgunviolence series. For this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Leslie Washington, a senior Survivor Fellow, national trainer and a graduate of Demand A Seat's Spring 2022 cohort with Everytown for Gun Safety, as well as a Mom's Demand Action volunteer. Leslie opens up about her work in ending gun violence as well as her experience as a survivor of domestic violence.Here's how to reach out to Leslie:Facebook: Leslie WashingtonTwitter: @lawashingtonmo
2022-07-1445 minMadness Cafe54. "I didn't see myself as a survivor of gun violence" with guest Celeste Kanpurwala from Moms Demand Action.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!The horrifying fact in America at this time is that gun violence, directly or indirectly, touches everyone. That said, we are all survivors of gun violence. In efforts to bring awareness to this issue and try to #endgunviolence, Madness Cafe is doing a special series about gun violence. This episode is part 1 of 4 in that series. Joining Raquel and Jennifer to discuss gun violence and how to end it is Celeste Kanpurwala, the Michigan chapter leader of Moms Demand Action. Moms Demand...
2022-07-0755 minMadness Cafe53. Happy Anniversary!!! Inside Our First Year Of Madness Cafe!Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Hop into our time machine and travel back to July 1, 2021 when we released our very first episode of Madness Cafe. We were so very excited and (to be honest) slightly terrified. Now it's official - we made it to our first anniversary! We truly could not have done it without all of you. Thank you for coming along with us on this journey. Listen in as we reminisce about this past year and dream about what we want for the coming year.
2022-06-301h 24Madness Cafe52. Money: The Wealth Gap, Stigma, A Tool For Freedom with special guest Saundra DavisJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about money and the meaning of wealth with guest Saundra Davis, a nationally-recognized financial coach, educator, consultant, and dynamic motivational speaker. Saundra is the founder of FFC Certification and Sage Financial Solutions. Sage Financial Solutions bridges the gap between financial service professions and low-wealth communities. How to contact/follow Saundra:Website: www.sagefinancialsolutions.orgIG: sage.moneyFB: sagemoneyTwitter: sagemoneyArticles/inspiration for this episode:https...
2022-06-231h 06Madness Cafe51. Women of Color EntrepreneursJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk to two women entrepreneurs who are also women of color - Naquitah Herbert and Jessica Norwood. Naquitah is a designer realtor (interior designer + realtor) who helps her clients and "the world heal through creative self expression" through her company, LYVDN Design. Jessica Norwood is the former chef and co-owner of OM Cafe in Ferndale, MI. How to reach Naquitah:Website: https://msha.ke/elyvatedrealty/Instagram & Facebook: @lyvdndesignHow to reach Jessica:
2022-06-1659 minMadness Cafe50. What Is The Pink Tax? Why Should We Care?Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss The Pink Tax. What is it? How does it affect women? What can we do about it? Where have you noticed the pink tax?Articles/Inspirationhttps://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/pink-tax-how-women-pay-more/https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/blog/the-pink-tax/https://www.rockethq.com/learn/personal-finances/the-pink-tax-what-is-it-and-how-can-i-avoid-ithttps://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/pink-taxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_tax#:~:text=by%20the%20government.-,Causes,higher%20prices%20...
2022-06-0957 minMadness Cafe49. Women & Alcohol: Staying Sober In The Food & Beverage IndustryJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk about women and alcohol as well as what it's like for their guest, Monica Tan, to live as a sober sommelier in the food & beverage industry. Articles, inspiration and various linkshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/03/opinion/american-women-alcohol-abuse.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/womens-health.htmhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/01/22/health/pandemic-drinking-problem-wellness/index.htmlSeedlip: Non-Alcoholic Drinks, https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-us/Ben's Friends...
2022-06-021h 00Madness Cafe48. Why do kids bully? Because it works. A conversation with guest, Kimber Bishop-YankeJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer speak with Kimber Bishop-Yanke, the founder of Kids Empowered. Kimber founded Kids Empowered over 22 years ago. She has been leading empowerment programs through one on one coaching, school programs, summer day camps, private workshops and professional development. Kimber has developed curriculum to teach kids how to stand up to unfriendly friends and classmates and bullying. She also teaches kids social skills, how to build self-esteem and confidence, and emotional management. Thousands of kids, parents, and teachers have participated in Kids Empowered...
2022-05-261h 01Madness Cafe47. Post Roe AmericaJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Disclaimer: Jennifer and I are pro-choice and this is a pro-choice, feminist podcast. We support Roe, all that it stands for. We stand with people who want and need access to abortion. We believe abortion is healthcare. We stand for people’s rights to make the choices that they need and want to make for their lives when they need to make them without interference from outside parties. If someone wants an abortion, for whatever reason, they should be able to get it. Pe...
2022-05-191h 15Madness Cafe46. How are we defining fear?Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about fear - how it's defined in society, how they define it for themselves and how it shows up in their lives. How do YOU define fear?Let Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com,And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks for listening and r...
2022-05-1200 minMadness Cafe45. A Conversation With Liz McCall About Women & Girls With ADHDJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk to Liz McCall, an education advocate, about working with students with ADHD and their families, as well as how ADHD presents in women and girls.Here's where you can contact Liz and find out more about her work in education advocacy:lizmccall.M.ED@gmail.comhttps://business.facebook.com/LizMcCallAdvocate/?business_id=1331137880698809Here's a link to the article containing information referenced in this episode:https://adhdonline...
2022-05-051h 08Madness Cafe44. Strong Like Her - a conversation with author Haley ShapleyJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with Haley Shapley.Haley Shapley is an award-winning journalist, a certified group fitness instructor, and the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes, which traces the previously untold history of women who defied convention in pursuit of physical strength. She's contributed to Teen Vogue, Shape, Self, Shondaland, Forbes Health, and hundreds of other publications. When she's not writing, she's usually working toward a fitness goal; past pursuits...
2022-04-2858 minMadness Cafe43. Come Closer - Famous Feminist QuotesJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss their favorite feminist quotes. What's your favorite feminist quote?Here's the link to the article Jennifer mentioned toward the end of the episode: https://www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2019/07/04/abortion-ban-fear-white-extinction-babiesLet Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com,And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks for listening a...
2022-04-2156 minMadness Cafe42. STRESS: Cause, Effect & CopingJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Content Warning: There is some talk of suicide in this episode.What causes you stress? How does it show up in your life? How do you cope with it?Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer discuss these very questions. https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/good-mental-health/stress-and-your-healthLet Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com,...
2022-04-1458 minMadness Cafe41. "What's YOUR chair?" - A conversation with Ryan Rae Harbuck, the author of When I Grow Up I Want To Be A ChairJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with author Ryan Rae Harbuck about her memoir When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Chair. A paralyzing car accident in her teens left Ryan with a new life to build. Rarely looking back, she became a swim coach and a high school teacher, she traveled to India for experimental stem cell treatment, she fought hard to make the Paralympic swim team, she even became a mom. With so many stories to tell and lessons...
2022-04-0758 minMadness Cafe40. The Duchess of Grant Park - Ava DavisJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer sit down with the lovely Ava Davis (aka The Duchess of Grant Park) to discuss her journey and experience as a trans woman, as well as her amazing creative work. Ava Davis is a Sundance Fellow, a trans actress, producer/filmmaker, and writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also an advocate for increasing trans and queer representation, especially that of black and other minorities. She is also madly addicted to jellybeans and gummy bears, and fully participates in Jellybean Season...
2022-03-311h 00Madness Cafe39. Women, Success & Ambition with Guest Maria Jacobsen HolmesJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk to Maria Jacobsen Holmes about women's ambition and how women succeed. Maria is a female performance coach, female success researcher, and co-founder of ESTYA (“A place for the riotous, the restless and the purpose led women.”). Maria works “with women who are sick of feeling stuck and holding back… [her] real passion lies in understanding how we can create a world in which everyone is free to take up space as themselves.”To find out more about Maria Jacobsen H...
2022-03-241h 01Madness Cafe38. Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Workers: Is Seeking Asylum A Human Right?Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!How are refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers defined? Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer discuss the definitions, Putin's war on Ukraine and the resulting refugees fleeing for their safety. https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/refugees-asylum-seekers-and-migrants/#:~:text=Seeking%20asylum%20is%20a%20human,another%20country%20to%20seek%20asylumhttps://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/racism-leave-ukraine-asylum-black-people-of-color/Let Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at...
2022-03-171h 05Madness Cafe37. Internalized Misogyny & Fairy TalesJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer tackle the internalized misogyny resulting from fairy tales. Let Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com,And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks for listening and responding!Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, w...
2022-03-1057 minMadness Cafe36. Mental Health, Body Positivity & the Journey Forward After An Eating Disorder with Sarah HodgesJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk to Sarah Hodges about mental health, body positivity, and her journey forward after an eating disorder.Sarah Hodges is a filmmaker, writer, director, actor, podcaster, and mental health advocate with a bachelors in Psychology and a day job as a docketing specialist for a patent law firm.“It is important to me that my work be socially conscious - think intersectional feminism and body positivity.”You can find more info and some...
2022-03-0351 minMadness Cafe35. A conversation with Carly Heath, author of The Reckless KindJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer speak with author Carly Heath about her debut novel, The Reckless Kind. In The Reckless Kind, Carly "wanted to explore how the strongest bonds are often forged amongst those who don’t fit in, and how all types of love - whether romance, friendship, or devotion to an animal companion - are equally important.”Carly Heath (she/they) earned her BA from San Francisco State University and her MFA from Chapman University. Originally from the San Francisco Bay...
2022-02-2451 minMadness Cafe34. Delete your dating apps! - with guest, Shani SilverJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Shani Silver - the author of A Single Revolution: Don't look for a match. Light one., and the host of A Single Serving Podcast. Her podcast launched in April 2019 in the hopes of giving single women content that - for once - didn’t revolve around dating, and to support women all over the world in reframing the way they see and experience singlehood. Following ten years of fruitless use, Shani permanently deleted her dating ap...
2022-02-171h 08Madness Cafe33. The Instagram comment that sparked a conversation - with Preston HatfieldJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!A listener comment on Instagram about a previous episode prompted a conversation; listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk to Preston Hatfield. Afterwards, Raquel and Jennifer talk about some of the organizations that they support and care about.- NAACP - https://naacp.org/- Black Voters Matter - https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/- Planned Parenthood - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/- Feminist Women's Health Center - https://feministcenter.org/- Goodr - https://goodr.co/...
2022-02-1041 minMadness Cafe32. Can Black Women And White Women Truly Be Friends?Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss whether true friendship can exist between Black and white women. The conversation was inspired, in part, by specific episodes of Glennon Doyle's podcast We Can Do Hard Things and Slate's podcast The Waves; links to both are below.We Can Do Hard Things, episode 61 - Are Your Friendships Draining or Charging You? with Luvvie Ajayi Jones - https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-61/The Waves - Was The Women's March Successful - https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2022/01...
2022-02-0358 minMadness Cafe31. The Unplanned EpisodeJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss what's been on their minds lately. This isn't what they originally had planned for this episode but they decided to roll with it. What do y'all think? Raquel mentioned programs where refrigerators with food are placed in neighborhoods for the benefit of anyone who needs them. Here are a few of those programs:- Free99Fridge - https://free99fridge.com/- https://freedge.org/- https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22285863/community-fridges-neighborhoods-free-food- https://w...
2022-01-2750 minMadness Cafe30. Make It Home - An Interview With Special Guest Sylvester PierceJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Join Raquel and Jennifer as they speak to Sylvester Pierce, a certified CPR/First Aid/Trauma Firearms Instructor. He teaches from a place of love; community comes first. Sylvester is also the head of SPierce Consulting where he and his team "have funneled our classroom, course, practical and real world experience into easily followed instruction, that is specific, yet malleable enough to fit individual needs. Basically, we help you understand that the only person coming to save you…is YOU. So know what t...
2022-01-2053 minMadness Cafe29. Therapy: You Don't Have To Be "Broken" To Benefit From ItJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer discuss all things therapy - why it's a feminist issue, why everyone needs it, why they started (and continue) therapy, what they've learned so far, and how it's affected their goals for the future.What say you, listeners? Have you thought about therapy? Have you gone to therapy? Why or why not? Raquel and Jennifer want to know. Reach out to them on IG @madnesscafepodcast or via email - madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.And please...
2022-01-1354 minMadness Cafe27. Journaling As A Way To Transform Your Life - with special guest Hayley Curtis of Soulfull JournalingJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Join Raquel and Jennifer as they talk to special guest, Hayley Curtis, about how journaling helped Hayley rebuild her identity from the ground up. Learn how journaling can help you, too.Hayley is the founder of Soulfull Journaling where she provides women with guidance and support to help them dig deeper in their journaling journeys to cultivate true healing and transformation.Here are all of the ways to find Hayley and work with her:website: www.soulfulljournaling.com...
2021-12-301h 03Madness Cafe26. Men, You Need FeminismJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss toxic masculinity.https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-masculinity-5075107https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/“I want the term "gold digger" to include dudes who look for a woman who will do tons of emotional labour for them” - tweet from Erin Rodgers 6/1/16https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-masculinity#takeawayhttps://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/all-things-work/pages/how-toxic-masculinity-is-ruining-your-workplace-culture.aspxht...
2021-12-2355 minMadness Cafe25. Art for The Female Gaze with special guest Lala Drona - a story about unilateral breast agenesisJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer are joined by artist Lala Drona to discuss art, the female gaze, feminine power and unilateral breast agenesis. Lala Drona is a Venezuelan-American painter and video artist born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally. Most recently, her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze were shown at the Cite des Arts de Paris. Her paintings, videos, and writing ex...
2021-12-1653 minMadness Cafe24. Making Peace With Autism - with special guest Zoe MartinJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk to Neurodivergent Parent Coach & Mentor, author and parent Zoe Martin about her memoir Making Peace With Autism. The book chronicles her and her family's coming to terms with being neurodivergent. Do yourself a favor - read this book! It's such a great read!www.zoemartin.comwww.instagram.com/zoemartin.calmwww.facebook.com/zoemartin.calmSupport the showBe part of...
2021-12-0957 minMadness Cafe23. Justice: Body Positivity, Mental Wellness, LGBTQ Rights, Cannabis Industry, Capitalism and the Transformative Power of Love with Jess JacksonJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about a range of issues with Jess Jackson.Jess Jackson, MBA, M.ED is a serial entrepreneur and centers her work on the visibility and inclusion of marginalized bodies. She is COO and Co-Founder of LOUD.Social a content marketing agency that combines community organizing strategy with social media marketing. LOUD.Social focuses their work on justice-oriented, cannabis, sustainability and wellness focused brands. She is also co-founder of ...
2021-12-0250 minMadness Cafe22. Wishing you a very happy feminist Thanksgiving!Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about the myths and truths about Thanksgiving as well as how we can redefine the day with an eye toward inclusion. Specifically, they discuss how to makeover the holiday into something that works for you and/or your family.Long before the Europeans set foot on these shores, Native peoples gave thanks every day for all the gifts of life, and held thanksgiving celebrations and giveaways at certain times of the year. http://oyate.org...
2021-11-2557 minMadness Cafe21. Daughters are the number one care providers for parents with Alzheimer's.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Markysha and Jackie to discuss the effect that Alzheimer's has had on Jennifer's, Markysha's and Jackie's mothers. https://www.alz.org/Here are just a few facts about Alzheimer's from www.alz.org:More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million.1 in 9 people age 65 or older (11.3%) has Alzheimer’s dementia.Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are wom...
2021-11-181h 09Madness Cafe20. A woman's worth is not determined by the decision to have/not have children.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss their decisions around motherhood and children. HINT: Raquel chose not to have children and Jennifer chose to have them. The common denominator? Choice.https://www.vox.com/first-person/22370250/should-i-have-kids-a-baby-decide-start-family-parenthood-kids-childfreehttps://www.cnn.com/2021/08/14/us/childfree-women-birth-rate-decline-trnd/index.htmlhttps://cupofjo.com/2021/01/deciding-not-to-have-kids/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/learning/do-you-want-to-have-children-someday.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/04/what-i-tell-friends-torn-about-having-childrenSupport the showBe part of the conversation by...
2021-11-1159 minMadness Cafe19. Body Image - It's about so much more than your appearance.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer discuss body image - their personal experiences as well as in society at large. "Everything I've ever been insecure about, head to toe." - video made by Olivia Bolanos https://youtu.be/jGB1viCqijU“Body image is the mental representation an individual creates of themselves, but it may or may not bear any relation to how one actually appears. Body image is subject to all kinds of distortions from the attitudes of one's parents, other early exp...
2021-11-041h 09Madness Cafe18. Raquel & Jennifer's 1st Annual Halloween Episode - Interview with Nicole Kemper about women and horror moviesJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about women and horror movies with Nicole Kemper.Nicole Kemper is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and podcaster. Her production company Critical Crop Top Media produces films, series, podcasts and live comedy shows. She currently co-hosts 2 shows with her collaborator, Sarah Alison Hodges - The Feminine Mistake Podcast which is a subversive take on how women have been written and portrayed in films throughout film history - and The Adam and Andy Podcast where they watch...
2021-10-2851 minMadness Cafe17. Melanie's Story - The Very Personal Impact of Breast Cancer On Her LifeJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Raquel and Jennifer interview Melanie Hyatt-Wilfong about her mother's breast cancer diagnosis when Melanie was 10 years old, her mother's death due to the disease a few years later, and the effect it all had on Melanie and her family. To learn more about breast cancer, please visit the American Cancer Society website, www.cancer.org.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this e...
2021-10-2153 minMadness Cafe16. Interview with Jes and DeAngelo of Michigan Date IdeasJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer interview Jesaka and DeAngelo of Michigan Date Ideas (on Instagram as @michigandateideas) about being intentional in romantic, familial and community relationships. You don't want to miss this one - Jes and DeAngelo are delightful!Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@g...
2021-10-1449 minMadness Cafe15. "You're not alone in feeling lonely." Raquel & Jennifer talk about loneliness.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What are the 3 dimensions of loneliness? Take a listen as Raquel & Jennifer dive into the topic of loneliness and how it plays out in their own lives.Here's the link to the episode of Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us mentioned in this episode: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/dr-vivek-murthy-and-brene-on-loneliness-and-connection/How does loneliness show up for you? Reach out to us and let us know!And don't forget to rate and review the podcast, please. Thanks in advance!
2021-10-0755 minMadness Cafe13. HPV - What it is and why we need to talk about it.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Jennifer discusses her experience with being diagnosed with HPV. https://youtu.be/I00zkVYJuC4https://youtu.be/RjBpLeBzkngSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't f...
2021-09-231h 09Madness Cafe11. One Warm Coat - An Interview with President and CEO, Beth AmodioJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Because of the economic crisis created by COVID-19, demand for coats in most communities is up by an average of 50 percent.Raquel and Jennifer interview Beth Amodio, President and CEO of One Warm Coat. Listen in as they discuss the mission of One Warm Coat, the great work the organization is doing nationwide and how you can get involved.email: beth@onewarmcoat.orgphone: 877-663-9276website: www.onewarmcoat.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook...
2021-09-0939 minMadness Cafe10. We Found Our VoiceJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” - Audre LordeIs your voice important? Absolutely! Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer discuss their voices - losing them, finding them, defining them, using them and what all of that means to them. Support the showBe part of the conve...
2021-09-0259 minMadness Cafe9. Dating in our 50sJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about dating in their 50s and how it's different than it was when they were in their 20s. Is it possible to date successfully and not lose yourself? Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode w...
2021-08-2653 minMadness Cafe8. Critical Race Theory - Raquel & Jennifer styleJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Or, how early should we be teaching our kids to think critically?https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/cobb-schools-counselor-resigns-over-districts-handling-of-racism/3CBLKFNFQZA4NOAGMX2GLEVFQE/https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/10/30/democracy-project-ashley-rogers-berner/https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2021/07/02/why-are-states-banning-critical-race-theory/(“The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in...
2021-08-1956 minMadness Cafe7. Oprah and Brene and God and...yeah, we covered a lot.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer start their conversation talking about Oprah and Brene Brown and end up covering a lot of other topics in the process.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation...
2021-08-1248 minMadness Cafe6. Feminism - Defining It and Demystifying ItJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about feminism, being feminists, and why this is a feminist podcast.https://thehumanist.com/commentary/a-brief-look-at-the-four-waves-of-feminismhttps://www.progressivewomensleadership.com/a-brief-history-the-four-waves-of-feminism/https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/07/61-of-u-s-women-say-feminist-describes-them-well-many-see-feminism-as-empowering-polarizing/Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.
2021-08-0539 minMadness Cafe5. "Do you have a grief fantasy?" with our guest Tiffany MazurekJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Tiffany Mazurek, LMSW, ACSW, LMT - a holistic psychotherapist and bodyworker - to discuss all things grief related.Here is Tiffany's professional contact information if you (or someone you know) need help with grief: Center for Sacred Living210 Little Lake Dr., Ste. 7Ann Arbor, MI 48103www.sacred-healing.comSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you m...
2021-07-2955 minMadness Cafe4. Interview: Tien Sydnor-Campbell, author of It's Healing Time for the BodyMind of Black WomxnJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer welcome their first guest! Listen as they talk to Tien Sydnor-Campbell about her book It's Healing Time for the BodyMind of Black Womxn: How to Live a Life You Love and Love the Life You Live. https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Time-BodyMind-Black-Womxn/dp/1950279308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626572239&sr=8-1Contact info for Tien Sydnor-Campbell:Email: bodymindconsult@gmail.com FB & IG: @BodyMindPhilosophy ...
2021-07-2254 minMadness Cafe3. Women, sports and how Raquel reacted to her coach telling her to lose weight.Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about being high school athletes, the role that sports has played in their lives and the importance of sports for personal development.https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/?s=benefitsSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.
2021-07-1551 minMadness Cafe2. What Are You Angry About?Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Raquel and Jennifer talk about what makes them angry (at least some of what makes them angry) and society's view of women and anger.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation...
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