Madness Cafe

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,...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Mama Rainbow - mother of the Rainbow Warriors, Psychadelic Guide of A Meaningful Dream and Co-host of Higher Consciousness Talk podcast. Mama Rainbow reminds us, or helps us to re-remember, the sacred power of menstruation, the power of sisterhood, red tents and so mu...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest, Erin Persley about her upcoming documentary about abortion clinic escorts and the dangers that they face protecting the people trying to access health care at U.S. abortion clinics. Erin Persley is an award winning documentary filmmaker and producer. Her work aims to te...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Santina Rigano-Lesch, confidence maven and dance and body love coach to talk about how one's confidence and self love can be affected by dance (or movement). Santina is also a business mentor who owns a second business helping Fempreneurs in the done-for-you services s...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Claire Hunsaker (aka "Your Financial Wingwoman"), the founder of Askflossie.com. Claire is a financial advisor and financial educator for single women and single moms. After earning her MBA from Stanford, Claire left a 25-year career in business to become a Charte...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Victoria Pelletier to discuss resilience in the face of adversity and becoming an empathetic and empowering leader. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director – she is currently a Managing Director at  Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Alise Saunders - digital nomad travel blogger, bookkeeper, life skills coach, entreprenuer, and warrior. In 2020 Alise realized and embraced her dream of being a travel blogger. Alise and her husband Gregg let their apartment lease expire, donated most of their belongings, with n...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Monica Rodgers,   a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, about her message of female empowerment via unraveling from years of social conditioning.   Through The Revelation Project Podcast and group coaching programs, Monica guides women through their inner ev...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this week's episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Laura Hartley - activist, coach, and founder of Public Love Enterprises, an online school empowering changemakers to radically reimagine the world, creating the conditions for social healing and collective thriving. Laura is fascinated by the space between inner and...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Alison Bladh about the connection between nutrition and menopause. Alison is a registered nutritional and beauty therapist living in Sweden. Having worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years specializing in menopausal women’s health she now runs her own...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer talk to Pat Duckworth about menopause concerns in the workplace. Pat is a Women's Wellbeing and Workplace Menopause Strategist, author, and international public speaker. When she reached menopause, Pat left her 30 year career in the public sector and retrained as a therapist and coach. Since then sh...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Silvia Dutchevici, a psychotherapist, mental health expert, author, and founder & president of the Critical Therapy Institute. Silvia created critical therapy on perceiving a need for the theory and practice of psychology to reflect how race, class, gender, and religion int...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Libby Bunten, a feminine embodiment coach whose passion is to strengthen the lives of women in her local community and beyond. Among so many juicy topics, they discuss embodiment, patriarchy, women's rage, feminist leadership, the trance of unworthiness and why it&apos...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Sleep - why is it so hard to come by sometimes? How can we improve our sleep quality? Why is sleep important? We talk all about it in this episode with guest Morgan Adams.  Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Jennifer and Raquel are joined by Klara Sedlacek, an emotional wellness coach and keynote speaker who helps stressed moms of tots transform tension into connection. She is a trauma-informed, certified EFT (aka "tapping") practitioner. Klara's approach is rooted in "Nurturing the Now" and "Relea...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Two clinic escorts from MichCape Clinic Escorts, "Midge" and "Cupcake", join Raquel and Jennifer to discuss their experiences providing safe access and a choice-affirming environment for metro Detroit clinics. How to reach MichCapeCats: michcapeinfo@gmail.com IG: michcapecats The advocacy arm of MichCape...