Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! What comes to mind when you hear the word "erotica"? This week's conversation with guest erotica author Rachel Kramer Bussel may change your mind. Or maybe it won't, but why not listen to the episode and see what comes up. Raquel and Jennifer talk to Rachel about her new book, Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories, as well as the joys and benefits of erotica. Where to find Rachel Kramer Bussel: Newsletter: https:...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Dr. Amani Ballour about her experience of survival during Syria's civil war. Dr. Ballour is a distinguished Syrian pediatrician, activist and author. Her memoir, The Cave: A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman’s Story of Survival in Syria depicts her experience running an underground hospital during the Syrian conflict, facing chemical attacks and her eventual displacemen...
May 16, 2024•59 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer tackle the emotionally charged topic of white women's tears and their weaponization. It's a difficult, but necessary, conversation that needs to happen more often. Mentioned in, or consulted for, this episode: How White Women Use Tears as a Weapon | Awesomely Luvvie White Woman Tears: These Tears Taste Like Oppression | by Alexandria Bennett | Medium Black Like Me: S3 Ep. 57: Wh...
May 09, 2024•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 speak with guest April Brenneman about her transformation from evangelical Christianity to a wider, inclusive, and liberated spirituality. They also discuss April's work as a Somatic Spiritual Companion and her enthusiastic embrace of The Wise Crone. April Brenneman is a Somatic Spiritual Companion, a Hatha Yoga teacher, and an Embodied Spirituality Teacher. Her passion is for w...
May 02, 2024•49 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer discuss reparations - what they are, why they're needed, when they've been paid, what needs to come next, and so much more. It's a big topic fraught with emotional and societal landmines, but that doesn't have to stop the conversation from happening. Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about reparations, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. Sha...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Jezz Chung about their debut book, This Way to Change: A Gentle Guide to Personal Transformation and Collective Liberation, an inspirational roadmap to changing yourself and the world through self-healing, transformation, and decolonization. Listen in as they talk about the importance of poetry, healing, transformation, and liberation. Jezz Chung is an artist, poet, and publ...
Apr 18, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Girl dinner, girl boss, girl math, cool girls. There's so much more to girlhood than these (and other) phrases would have us believe. There is a power and greatness in girls, and in the way they show their resistance. Girls resist in big and small ways - at home, in society, around the world. Jody Myrum's and Ayat Mneina's work shows that resistance is not reserved for exceptional girls. In Stories of Girls' Resistance , ...
Apr 11, 2024•50 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Coming into your own and being your authentic self. Living a double life out of fear of losing your job. Both of these were true for this week's guest, Cory Allen. He writes about all of this and more in his debut memoir, Breaking Free: A Saga of Self-Discovery by a Gay Secret Service Agent. In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Cory about his motivation to write the book, the effect it's having, and wher...
Apr 04, 2024•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 Dana Diaz, author of Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse - the true story of her decades-long marriage to an emotionally and psychologically abusive narcissist. Despite the trauma, Dana emerges as a feisty, triumphant bad ass! Listen in to hear about survival after narcissistic abuse. Where to find Dana: Website: Dana S Diaz Facebook: www.facebo...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Kirsten Rudberg - author, podcaster (Byte Sized Blessings), screenwriter, clergy (she has her MDiv), and producer. One of the common denominators in all of this is Kirsten's belief in panentheism - that Spirit/Energy/God/Goddess is in everything, that magic and miracles are real and potent. What an enchanting way to look at life! Jump in Kirsten's sandbox and learn...
Mar 21, 2024•59 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with author Catherine Hiller about her book, Cybill Unbound, about a woman's sexual adventures from her 40s into her 70s. In stark contrast to society's (or maybe just Hollywood's) view of aging women, Cybill Unbound serves as an example of one woman's journey to continue growing as a sexual and sensual being in spite of old age. Where to find Catherine: Website: https://w...
Mar 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Join 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 Today 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.c...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Barbra WhiteCrow about her book Trauma Can Be the Fertilizer to Your Bloom and her work around self-acceptance. Barbra has dedicated her life to service after a life-changing spiritual experience in her early twenties. Her work has changed hundreds of lives and inspired many into service. Through her now 25 years of service and more than 40,000 healing session hours, ...
Feb 29, 2024•58 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by speaker, author, consultant, and activist-minded educator Cara Tuttle Bell. In addition to being the author of the book that served as the basis of this conversation, Drowning in Timidity: Women, Politeness & the Power of Assertive Living, Cara has served as Director of the Vanderbilt University Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response since i...
Feb 22, 2024•56 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Arash Azizi - author of "What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom" . Arash has a PhD from NYU and has been an activist for Iran for many years. He is also a Senior Lecturer in History & Political Science at Clemson University and a contributing writer to The Atlantic. Where to find Arash: Website: www.arashazizi.com 𝕏 : @arash_tehran Instagram: @arashaziziii Supp...
Feb 15, 2024•49 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 a bevy of goddesses to celebrate Galentine's Day and female friendships. Are you wondering what Galentine's Day is? It's the brainchild of Amy Poehler's character Leslie Knope on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation - a holiday observed on the 13th of February and encourages women to gather all of their female friends together for a party. Party time!!! Support the s...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 1 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 Megan Jo Wilson, author of No More Playing Small: Free Your Inner Rockstar And Go All In On Your Full-Time Coaching Career. For 20 years, Megan Jo has been a co-active coach and mentor. Her process with women leaders centers voice and visibility - using somatic practices that examine, reveal and heal the daily trauma of patriarchy, racism, and grind-culture. In 2020...
Feb 01, 2024•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 speak with Candice Crawford - vegan pastry chef, vegan food consultant, eating disorder survivor, and the creator of Rude Girl Baking - about her journey to becoming vegan and the creativity in vegan cooking. Where to find Candice: Instagram: @eastsideindy , @rudegirlbaking Support the show Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may hav...
Jan 25, 2024•58 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! This week's guest is Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions" - a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of the Better Lover brand of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and regenerative therapies, and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and bota...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Mary Chung Hayashi about her new book, Women In Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation. Have you ever thought about getting involved in politics? Have you ever been discouraged from doing so? Then, this episode is for you. Mary Chung Hayashi is an award-winning author, national healthcare leader, and former California State Assemblym...
Jan 11, 2024•58 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer discuss Raquel's recent ADHD diagnosis, why she decided to be evaluated, and where she goes from here. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Russell A. Barkley - Dedicated to Education and Research on ADHD (russellbarkley.org) Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Proven... by Barkley, Russell A. (amazon.com) ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support (additudemag.com) C...
Jan 04, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer discuss their personal and podcast goals for 2024. Take a listen to find out what's in store for them and for the show. 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...
Dec 28, 2023•53 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Candace Oglesby about how ketamine and other psychedelics can be utilized alongside therapy. Candace Oglesby is the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Candace began her career as a psychedelic-assisted therapist in 2020, when she s...
Dec 21, 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 sit down with guest Barbara Yebuga. Barbara is more than a speaker; she is a conversation starter, a story weaver, and a catalyst for change. Combining humor, approachability, and a deep understanding of the human experience, Barbara encourages audiences to challenge their perceptions, embrace diversity, and foster a culture of inclusion. With her unique ability to foster connec...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Reigna Simone about her passions for writing, journaling and affirmations which resulted in her new journal - A Line to Align. She created it as a tool to help individuals tap into their unlimited potential and to harness the energy of the universe to become the best version of themselves by aligning their chakras. Reigna is also working on a series of horoscope journ...
Dec 07, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and spiritual abuse. In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with journalist Sarah Stankorb about her new book Disobedient Women: How A Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited An Evangelical Reckoning. In this book, Sarah sheds light on the abuse (sexual and spiritual) taking place in many evangelical reli...
Nov 30, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Now that the holidays are in full swing, Raquel and Jennifer take some time to reflect on the holidays, what they mean, and how to honor yourself in the middle of it all. Enjoy! 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@g...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 126
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with high school students Mehar and Teja about stress and how to manage it in a healthy way. They are part of HOSA - an organization based in healthcare and leadership. Their aim is to reduce the stigma around stress and stress management. Where to find more information about Mehar and Teja's stress management program: IG: @stress_management.nfhshosa YouTube: @stressmanagementHOS...
Nov 16, 2023•53 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 repeat guest Nichole Willden to talk about her 2nd book - Diligence. Listen in as they talk about The Guild, what's to come in the series, how Nichole's life has changed since releasing her 1st book - Obedience and what's on the horizon. Where to find Nichole's work: Website: https://nicholemwillden.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholemwillden/ Linktre...
Nov 09, 2023•58 min
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Prof. Tonja Jacobi about the U.S. Supreme Court. Tonja Jacobi is Professor of Law and Sam Nunn Chair in Ethics and Professionalism at Emory Law School. She has a Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University, a Masters from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree with first class honors from the Australian National University. Prof. Jacobi speci...
Nov 02, 2023•59 min
