Madness Cafe

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...

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 hea...

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 Paren...

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 fatt...

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 a...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to social justice advocate, scholar, and author of Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice, Alma Zaragoza-Petty.  Born in Los Angeles but raised in Acapulco, Mexico, for much of her childhood, she is the daughter of immigrant parents and a first-generation high sc...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her book My Xanthi,  the power of words and stories, and the strength and power of older women. Stephanie’s extended family’s roots in Greece, Peru, and Asia have shaped her journey as an author, lawyer, and performing artist. The journey began...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Dr. Sarah L. Webb to talk about a topic that is RARELY talked about openly - colorism. Dr. Sarah L. Webb is the founder of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and communi...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Body Acceptance Coach Kristina Bruce. Kristina specializes in helping women know their worth and value beyond their body size and appearance. As a Certified Life Coach, she uses her training, as well education in health studies, sociology, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry me...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Pey Carter - a disabled veteran and survivor of military sexual trauma and abuse. They have multiple chronic illnesses including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID),...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer sit down with guest Terri Kozlowski, Native American certified life coach, blogger, the author of "Raven Transcending Fear," and founder of Soul Solutions. She specializes in empowering women by teaching them to set personal boundaries, reframe the stories they tell themselves,...