Madness Cafe

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 than...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ca...

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 though...

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-lon...

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...

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 @madnessc...

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...

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 ca...

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 m...

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 affecte...

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/huma...

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...

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-...

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...

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&...

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 m...

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 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 o...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer introduce themselves and discuss their vision for the podcast. 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 madnesscafepodc...