Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Many people in abusive relationships don't leave because their pets are not allowed in shelters and many return to abusive relationships because of their pets. But this week's guest, Orazie Cook, is working to eliminate this concern for pet parents. Orazie is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors and their beloved pets. With a passion for creating safe and loving environments for both humans and animals, sh...
Oct 26, 2023•46 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer discuss Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools For Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. How does the way that you communicate effect your relationships? How can it improve them? Can communication styles effect relationships between groups of people or even countries? Support the show Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts ...
Oct 19, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer discuss Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullshit To Master Your Money and Build A Life You Love by Tori Dunlap. There's power in talking about money - Tori's book makes it much easier to have the conversations. To learn more about Tori Dunlap, Her First 100k, and Financial Feminist: Website: https://herfirst100k.com/ Support the show Be part of the conversation by ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Virginia Lacayo, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Massive, a coaching practice that guides and equips business leaders called to use their status and power to take on systemic change. Driven by the belief that it is easy to colonize an unchallenged mind, Dr. Lacayo is a certified mindset coach, a thought leader in the field of communication for social/organizational ch...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Join 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: @ritualsofourmothers Support the show...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer talk about the positive aspects of social media. In the process, they shout out a few of their favorite follows. Who are some of your favorites? @lynaevanee @pottymouthpollyanna @bookersquared @sommertothill @abortioneveryday @elle.deran @theindigenousanarchist @thestackspod @rowhousepub @morganharpernichols @fleurdelisspeaks @the.holistic.psychologist @financialfeministpodcast @...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by author Yael Goldstein-Love to discuss her new book, The Possibilities. PEOPLE Magazine called it “[a] powerful page-turner with deep wisdom.” A page-turner, indeed! In this book, "[a] new mother ventures into parallel worlds to find her missing child in this mind-bending novel that turns the joys and anxieties of parenthood into an epic quest." The Possibilities se...
Sep 14, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! What is men's place in feminism? Is there a place for them? Do men think that they're welcome in the feminist movement? What effect has feminism had on men? Raquel and Jennifer discuss all of this and more with guest Simon Fokt. Simon Fokt holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and currently lectures at HTW Berlin. His academic work focuses on aesthetics, ethics, and metaphilosophy. He is t...
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, guest Kara Nicole Bitar returns to the show to talk about self pleasure as a way to unite with the divine. Trust us, this is a sex conversation that you probably haven't had. Interested in learning more about sex and the divine feminine, reach out to Kara to learn more about her new offering. Kara Nicole Bitar holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corpora...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Join 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.org Faceboo...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Shana Francesca, a speaker, writer and entrepreneur. Her work centers around intentional leadership and life design. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, design our lives and realize the power in accepting ourselves as the author of our story. In a sense, Shana teaches us how to be a good human. Where to find S...
Aug 17, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with union organizer, activist, and author Jon Melrod. In his book Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War, Jon chronicles his life and experience as part of the Black Liberation Movement, the Labor Movement, and the Feminist Movement. This is conversation that reaches back to the past and applies lessons learned to situations in the present. Tune in...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Join 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...
Aug 03, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Shelby Terrell, a queer, non-monogamous Sex and Relationship Therapist who works primarily with the LGBTQIA+ population, specializes in kink and is training to be a psychedelic therapist. She is also an intimacy coordinator for film and television where she acts as a liaison between the actors and directors to ensure boundaries and consent are being upheld, as well as ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Valerie Christine, a trauma and anxiety coach who helps women heal past trauma so they can feel confidence, peace, and self-love. Listen in to learn how to heal anxiety and release past trauma without years of therapy. Where to find Valerie: FB: https://www.facebook.com/traumabreakthroughcoach?mibextid=LQQJ4d Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenhealingtra...
Jul 20, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Mari Roberts. Mari is a certified coach, energy healer and psychic guide with over 15 years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit world. She is passionate about helping high achieving women quit the hustle, find their meaning so they can live joyful and fulfilling lives. Mari blends her corporate background and knowledge with her psychic gifts to uniquely suppor...
Jul 13, 2023•58 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week’s episode, Raquel and Jennifer discuss Gabor and Daniel Maté’s book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture. About 4.3/5 · Goodreads The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture got a 4.33 stars review on Goodreads. 90% liked this book Description 'It all starts with waking up... to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing Western countri...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Becky Mollenkamp (she/her) an accountability coach for smart, high-achieving business owners. She helps them go after their goals without burning out or losing sight of their values. Becky’s also an intersectional feminist, and conducts her coaching through that lens (ie, acknowledging lived experience and never using blame or shame as tools). Where to find Becky: Website...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! It's time for another "Just The Two Of Us" episode! This week Raquel and Jennifer talk about just a few of the many myths that persist about women. 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 wi...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Elizabeth Mikotowicz. In her 20s, Elizabeth barely survived a very violent relationship which resulted in a severe injury and a prescription from her doctor for opioids that she was not allowed to refuse (she was threatened with child protective services because she was pregnant and refusing medical advice). Elizabeth eventually went to federal prison for a nonviolent dr...
Jun 15, 2023•50 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by William Keepin and Cynthia Brix, co-founders of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International, to discuss their book of the same name which documents experiential trainings for women, men, and people of all genders around the world to come together and collectively heal from gender-related trauma and experiences. Through Gender Equity & Reconciliation people o...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Roula Roulette to talk about all things BURLESQUE! Roula is the Co-Owner of Metropolitan Studios, The Atlanta School of Burlesque, and The Candybox Revue located in Atlanta, GA. She is a theatrical artist most known for her performances that embody fat vanity, sex positivity, self-love, wacky personal narratives, political think pieces, and sexual exploration. Roula has b...
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer celebrate Madness Cafe's 100th episode! Listen in as they discuss what they've learned along they way and how their lives have changed. Huge thanks to all of you who have supported the show! Thank you!!!!! 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 Jennif...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Nina Simons - co-founder of Bioneers, and a social entrepreneur passionate about reimagining leadership, restoring balance to the feminine and masculine, and helping to heal relations with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. She is also the author of Nature, Culture & The Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership where she offers practical guidance and inspiration for ...
May 18, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Cathy Perez - a health professional and reproductive justice advocate trained by Keep Abortion Safe (ww.keepabortionsafe.org). Despite being a "cradle Catholic" (someone born into the Roman Catholic Church and honoring her religion, she describes herself as "the most liberal Catholic you'll ever meet" and relies on science in her advocacy work. Cathy embodies the notion th...
May 11, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Join 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 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 @madnesscafe...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Join 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 t...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Join 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: @jsself...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Join 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 e...
Apr 13, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Join 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-w...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 93
