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/ T...
Feb 03, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Join 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.co...
Jan 27, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Join 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, w...
Jan 20, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join 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 - m...
Jan 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Kara Nicole Bitar holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the Southeast. While practicing law, she realized that despite having what is deemed a high level of success, many people were unhappy, stressed out, worn out, unhealthy and lacking in a love and excitement for life. Kara now combines the dedication and commitment that...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 28
Join 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...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join 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-5075107 https://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 6/1/16 https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic...
Dec 23, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Join 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 an...
Dec 16, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join 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.com www.instagram.com/zoemartin.calm www.facebook.com/zoemartin.calm Support the show Be part of the conversat...
Dec 09, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join 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 ...
Dec 02, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 ...
Nov 25, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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-childfree https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/14/us/childfree-women-birth-rate-decline-trnd/index.html https://cupofjo.com/2021/01/deciding-not-to-h...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
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 at...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join 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 portra...
Oct 28, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join 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 show Be part of the convers...
Oct 21, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join 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 show Be 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 ...
Oct 14, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 ...
Oct 07, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. In acknowledgement of this, Raquel shares her experience with suicidal ideations. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in s...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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/I00zkVYJuC4 https://youtu.be/RjBpLeBzkng Support the show Be 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...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Alyssa Kuzins is an embodiment coach and mentor. She is the creator of BODY ART, a community and ambassadorship program based on embodied dance. She has been leading women's healing retreats since 2016. Alyssa has also taught vinyasa yoga since 2015 and has taken a yoga for trauma training, as well as a kundalini yoga intensive training, all of which have informed her teaching style and unique approach. She is currently w...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Join 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.org phone: 877-663-9276 website: www.onewarmcoat.org Faceboo...
Sep 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join 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 Lorde Is 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 show Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episo...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Join 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 show Be 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...
Aug 26, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join 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://w...
Aug 19, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 show Be 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 frie...
Aug 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join 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-feminism https://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 show Be par...
Aug 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join 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 Living 210 Little Lake Dr., Ste. 7 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.sacred-healing.com Support the show Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about t...
Jul 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join 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=8-1 Contact info for Tien Sydnor-Campbell: Email: bodymindconsult@gmail.com FB ...
Jul 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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=benefits Support the show Be 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 @madness...
Jul 15, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
