Madness Cafe

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...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer dive deep in this week's episode. This one definitely feels therapeutic as they talk about what's on their minds at the moment. Among so many things, they discuss limiting beliefs, learning (or not learning) life's lessons, death, and addiction. Sometimes you just need to talk it out - tha...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to actor/writer/director/lover of horror genre Melissa Kunnap about Melissa's love of horror movies - both watching and creating them - and how they have served as a pathway to equity and inclusion. They also discuss how horror typically features stories from more points of vie...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer speak with modern day witch Nicole Sutherland Shook about how witchcraft plays a part in her day to day life. Spirituality, manipulation of energies, manifestation, prayer, intention - it's all here. How to reach Nicole: IG: thewitchnicole FB: Nicole TheWitch Sutherland Shook Inspiration for this ep...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer discuss the book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly. Chemaly writes, "...our rage is one the most important resources we have, our sharpest tool against both personal and political oppression. Our anger is a vital instrument and a catalyst for change....

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In recognition of October being Financial Planning Month, Raquel and Jennifer welcome back Saundra Davis, the Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions. In this episode, Saundra helps Raquel and Jennifer tackle financial trauma and financial shame as they each complete the Wheel of Life and the Financial Planning Check...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer explore many facets of change - how to deal with it, whether it's for your greater good, and what it can lead to. They also delve into routine vs. monotony, touchstones and control - and how these relate to change. It's been said that most people don't embrace change. As C...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer sit down with Naomi Yano, a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in private practice in the Toronto area, to talk about her six weeks of hell which included her infant daughter being in the NICU, her husband having an affair, making the decision to remove her daughter from mechanical suppor...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Book bans, censorship, erasure, fear, control, fascism. Banning books is on the rise. In fact, it's more prevalent than ever. Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk about why and what can be done about it. Inspiration for and/or mentioned in this episode: Book banning in U.S. schools has reached an all-time high: What t...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer talk to Christy Kanooble - comedian, mental health advocate, author of the Hoe Handbook, and host of the Hoe on the Go podcast. Hoe on the Go is one way that Christy teaches her listeners how to please and be pleasing through sexual and self empowerment. This is a far-ranging conversation...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer get personal in this episode. They talk about melancholy, perimenopause, post menopause, societal conditioning and the mask many of us walk around with daily. It's time to shed your mask. Mentioned in this episode: Menopause: What We Deserve to Know with Dr. Jen Gunter - We Can Do Hard Things with G...