Madness Cafe

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...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with Indi Gage - cohost of the podcast The Hot Girl's Theory -  about childhood trauma, body neutrality v. body positivity, gender studies, and being all of who you are. Indi is 25 years old, living in Melbourne, and a soon to be graduate of LaTrobe University with a BA majoring i...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Nichole Willden, an educator of 20 years, a poet, writer, and author of The Guild series. A survivor of indoctrination and abuse, Nichole has spent decades writing fiction that sizzles with themes of enslavement, hope, and resilience. Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer talk with Nichole about...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode Raquel and Jennifer talk to Dominic Travis, a Chief Program Officer of a major wildlife rehab organization, about his experience as an "old white guy" who wants to get it right and be a good ally but needs help. This is the kind of conversation that Raquel and Jennifer have been looking for - a con...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! This episode is the 4th in Madness Cafe's 4-part series on #endgunviolence. Join in as Raquel and Jennifer speak with Caia DeLaVergne, a 2020 Everytown Survivor Fellow, Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer, and a graduate student working towards her joint MBA/MACC. During her freshman year of college, in 2015, Caia wa...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Listen in as Raquel and Jennifer join Kristin Song in conversation about gun safety, responsible and sensible gun storage, and their importance in ending gun violence. Kristin Song became a gun safety activist after her 15-year-old son Ethan was killed with an unsecured gun in his best friend’s house. After learning that th...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak openly and candidly about what's on their minds and on their hearts. Settle in for this one - it's a long episode but there's a lot going on in the world right now. We encourage you to speak up, take care, and spread the word. abortion.cafe - collection of abortion r...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Welcome to part 2 of Madness Cafe's #endgunviolence series. For this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by Leslie Washington, a senior Survivor Fellow, national trainer and a graduate of Demand A Seat's Spring 2022 cohort with Everytown for Gun Safety, as well as a Mom's Demand Action volunteer. Leslie o...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! The horrifying fact in America at this time is that gun violence, directly or indirectly, touches everyone. That said, we are all survivors of gun violence. In efforts to bring awareness to this issue and try to #endgunviolence, Madness Cafe is doing a special series about gun violence. This episode is part 1 of 4 in that s...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Hop into our time machine and travel back to July 1, 2021 when we released our very first episode of Madness Cafe. We were so very excited and (to be honest) slightly terrified. Now it's official - we made it to our first anniversary! We truly could not have done it without all of you. Thank you for coming along with u...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer talk about money and the meaning of wealth with guest Saundra Davis, a nationally-recognized financial coach, educator, consultant, and dynamic motivational speaker. Saundra is the founder of FFC Certification and Sage Financial Solutions. Sage Financial Solutions bridges the gap between financial servic...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer talk to two women entrepreneurs who are also women of color - Naquitah Herbert and Jessica Norwood. Naquitah is a designer realtor (interior designer + realtor) who helps her clients and "the world heal through creative self expression" through her company, LYVDN Design. Jessica Norwood is the...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer discuss The Pink Tax. What is it? How does it affect women? What can we do about it? Where have you noticed the pink tax? Articles/Inspiration https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/pink-tax-how-women-pay-more/ https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/blog/the-pink-tax/ https://www.rockethq.com/learn/per...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk about women and alcohol as well as what it's like for their guest, Monica Tan, to live as a sober sommelier in the food & beverage industry. Articles, inspiration and various links https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/03/opinion/american-women-alcohol-abuse.html https://www.cdc....

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Raquel and Jennifer speak with Kimber Bishop-Yanke, the founder of Kids Empowered. Kimber founded Kids Empowered over 22 years ago. She has been leading empowerment programs through one on one coaching, school programs, summer day camps, private workshops and professional development. Kimber has developed curriculum to teac...

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Disclaimer: Jennifer and I are pro-choice and this is a pro-choice, feminist podcast. We support Roe, all that it stands for. We stand with people who want and need access to abortion. We believe abortion is healthcare. We stand for people’s rights to make the choices that they need and want to make for their lives when the...