Madness Cafe

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...

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...

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...

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&...

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...

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 thi...

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...

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 offerin...

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...

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...

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 con...

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...

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 lia...

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/trauma...

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...

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...

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, a...

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 r...

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 w...

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 collecti...

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 positivit...

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 abo...

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 &...

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 "t...

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 h...