Madness Cafe

Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos
  • 5.0 (37)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

A feminist current events/social commentary podcast where we discuss politics, health and wellness and women's rights issues.

  1. Aug 6

    259. We Are Matriarchy with guest Sam Cross

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! We're starting a new, periodic series on the show about envisioning matriarchy. This episode is such a great way to start this series. Our guest this week, Sam Cross, literally wrote a book about it - Manifesting Matriarcy. In this episode, we talk about what matriarchy really is, how it can show up now in our daily lives, and what we can do to help bring it about for all of us.  Sam Cross is a spiritual teacher and artist. She channels the information she receives through her creative work, and she also helps other purpose-based creatives channel their work. As she sees it, "creativity" is the divine light we can all access. Sam's work centers around gender, purpose, soul embodiment, and understanding what we're really talking about when we use words like "divine feminine" and "matriarchy." Where to find Sam Cross: Instagram: @crosssam TikTok: @cross.sam Books: The Art of Being Light, my handwritten illustrated memoir (2025, digital and on Amazon) AND   Manifesting Matriarchy, another handwritten journey (2026, digital) Course: The Grounded Creator Podcast: Let's Get Metaphysical Substack: Queerituality 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    259. We Are Matriarchy with guest Sam Cross

  2. Jul 30

    258. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! It's time for another installment of our Banned Books Series! This time we're discussing Zakiya Dalila Harris' debut novel, The Other Black Girl. Tune in to hear our conversation about the book and what it says about the lack of diverse representation in the publishing industry, tokenism, and what it means to be the "other Black girl". 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    258. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

  3. Jul 23

    257. Midlife Women Are Full of Anger and Rage with guest Jen Gallagher

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! In this episode, guest Jen Gallagher of Jen Gallagher Counseling LLC joins the show to talk anger and rage in midlife women. In her work as a limited licensed psychologist, owner of Jen Gallagher Counseling LLC, a certified menopause mental health provider and a recovering 'nice girl’, Jen focuses her practice on midlife women and their rage. Tune in to this conversation to learn more about rage and anger and their rightful place in the experiences of midlife women.  Where to find Jen Gallagher: Website: https://www.jengallaghercounseling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gallagher-ma-llp-mmhpc-473355409/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midliferagetherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585676378977 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    257. Midlife Women Are Full of Anger and Rage with guest Jen Gallagher

  4. Jul 9

    MINISODE: Pink Pill Ideology

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! The topic of this minisode is Pink Pill Ideology. Not quite sure what that is - here's the link to the Instagram post that inspired this conversation: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZaBSGMq29F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Has your social media feed been infiltrated by Pink Pill Ideology? Or your real life? We'd love to hear about your experience! 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    MINISODE: Pink Pill Ideology

  5. Jun 18

    256. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “well read”? Books written by a bunch of dead white men probably comes to mind. Thankfully, Glory Edim’s anthology Well-Read Black Girl turns that on its head by focusing on literature written by Black women. Tune in to hear our thoughts. 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    256. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim

  6. Jun 11

    255. Changes

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Big changes are coming to Madness Cafe! We go into detail about what, when, and why in this episode. 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    255. Changes

  7. Jun 4

    254. The Dementia Catch-22 with guest Erica Baccus

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Erica Baccus and her husband John were faced with the emotionally fraught decision of whether (and then how and when) to end John’s life when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Erica’s book A Promise Kept chronicles their love story and Erica’s promise to honor John’s wish to die with dignity. Death is a topic that our society doesn’t handle well; hopefully our discussion and Erica and John’s journey can help. Where to find Erica Baccus and her book: Website: http://ericabaccus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericabaccus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.baccus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-baccus-82a60/ Mentioned in this episode:  In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom - www.amybloom.com/books/in-love 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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    254. The Dementia Catch-22 with guest Erica Baccus

  8. May 28

    253. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! The next book in our Banned Books Series is Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic. In it, Bechdel dives into her relationship with her father, their sexuality, and his death - all illustrated by the author. Each picture holds true to the adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words“.  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 reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com. Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! Thanks!

    253. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
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About

A feminist current events/social commentary podcast where we discuss politics, health and wellness and women's rights issues.

Information

  • Creator
    Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    264
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Madness Cafe
  • Show Website
    Madness Cafe

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