Join 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...
Sep 01, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Join 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:/...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join 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 ...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Join 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 k...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Join 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 ...
Aug 04, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Join 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 m...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 resources shoutyourabortion.com - campaign to normalize abortion donations4abortion.com - donate to support abortion...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Join 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 ...
Jul 14, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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, ...
Jul 07, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 co...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Join 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.sagefinancials...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Join 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/elyvatedr...
Jun 16, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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/Inspiration https://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-it https://www.businessinsider.com/person...
Jun 09, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Join 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 links https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/03/opinion/american-women-alcohol-abuse.html https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/womens-health.htm https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/22/health/pandemic-drinking-problem...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Join 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 soci...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Join 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 wha...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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...
May 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 46
Join 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.com https://business.facebook.com/LizMcCallAdvocate/?business_id=1331137880698809 Here's a link to the article containing informatio...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Join 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 ...
Apr 28, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Join 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-babies Let Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@g...
Apr 21, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Join 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-health Let Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at...
Apr 14, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Join 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...
Apr 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Join 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 ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Join 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 tak...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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%20asylum https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/racism-leave-ukraine-asylum-bla...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Join 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 show Be part of the conversation by sharing your though...
Mar 10, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Join 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 bod...
Mar 03, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Join 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 Chapm...
Feb 24, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Join 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...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Join 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 - ...
Feb 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
