Madness Cafe

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...

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...

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 he...

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 magi...

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&apos...

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 affec...

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 in...

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...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 , @rudegirlbakin...

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 tech...

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 C...

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,...

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....

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)...

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 p...

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 be...

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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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, Berk...

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 an...