Madness Cafe

Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos

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

  1. 230. Come On Now?!! Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?

    NOV 27

    230. Come On Now?!! Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! By now, just about everyone has commented on the New York Times OpEd piece "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?". Well, now it's our turn. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the saga. Mentioned in this episode: - "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?" https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/opinion/women-workplace-feminism-conservative.html - "Women Didn't Ruin the Workplace. Capitalism Did." https://www.salon.com/2025/11/10/women-didnt-ruin-the-workplace-capitalism-did/ - "When the Headline Gets It Wrong" https://msmagazine.com/2025/11/08/conservative-feminism-new-york-times-headline-liberal-feminism-ruin-workplace/ - The New York Times' Cowardly War on Women" https://jessica.substack.com/p/ny-times-douthat-feminist-workplace - "Did the New York Times Ruin Opinions?" https://wkamaubell.substack.com/p/did-the-new-york-times-ruin-having?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwY2xjawOUSPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtQ0hLaGdnUXJtdHNIVkNpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjyCl6vYg7QY3FnzD83X2N1FJJWKTnY91J3hfa9zuWoq2hfMSbKY7uSUzSS__aem_rMThy1r9Oma8gNg23uFQ0A&triedRedirect=true 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!

    57 min
  2. 227. Vibrancy in Midlife with guest Carla Wainwright

    NOV 6

    227. Vibrancy in Midlife with guest Carla Wainwright

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! So much of the popular lore around midlife leads us to believe that it's just a slog to endure. And, honestly, so many women in midlife feel like that's true. But it doesn't have to be this way. Our midlife years can be full of vibrancy, joy, passion and reinvention. How do we make that happen? Our guest Carla Wainwright knows how. Tune in to find out what she has to say about adding some joy and vibrancy to midlife. Carla Wainwright is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist. She supports women 40+ to boost energy, balance hormones, and reconnect with their pleasure and vitality through a blend of metabolic health strategies, nervous system healing, and feminine embodiment practices.  With a background in biology, homeopathy, and over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Carla bridges science with sacred wisdom. She is especially passionate about helping women reframe midlife as a transformative rite of passage – a portal to deeper clarity, creative power, and authentic expression.  Where to find Carla Wainwright: Website: https://vibrancyreset.com/ Instagram: @carlawainwright Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaWainwrightCreatrix/  Free Gift ~ Vibrancy Guide: https://vibrancyreset.com/ 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!

    58 min
  3. 226. Why We Need Restorative Justice with guest Leah Brown

    OCT 30

    226. Why We Need Restorative Justice with guest Leah Brown

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! When someone is harmed, whether by an individual or a system, the harm is often holistic - meaning the effect of the harm is not contained to one area of that person's life. That said, it makes perfect sense that the justice and healing be holistic as well. But what does that look like? How is that put into practice? It starts with a new understanding of justice and a new type of justice system - one that is empathetic rather than punitive. That's where today's guest, Leah Brown, comes in. Tune into our conversation to hear more about restorative justice and how it can be utilized by individuals, organizations, systems, and societies. Leah Brown, a lawyer and accredited mediator, is the founder of The WayFinders Group, a change management consultancy, where she helps organizations navigate high-stakes transitions and institutional crises through restorative approaches. She's also the host of The Longest Day Podcast and the new podcast, Address the Harm.  Where to find Leah Brown: TikTok and Instagram: @leahtalks_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahbrown-frsa/ YouTube: @leahtbrownfrsa Websites: www.leahtalks.com, www.thewayfindersgroup.com, www.thelongestdaypodcast.com and www.addresstheharm.org  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!

    56 min
5
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36 Ratings

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