Madness Cafe

Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos
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Madness Cafe

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

  1. MINISODE: Black Trad Wives - Yay or Nay?

    3 HR. AGO

    MINISODE: Black Trad Wives - Yay or Nay?

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We're trying something a bit different here at Madness Cafe - minisodes! These are a chance for us to pop in from time to time when we feel the urge to chat a little about a timely topic in the zeitgeist. Our very first minisode is about Black trad wives. We have opinions! (Shocker!) What do you think about Black trad wives? DM us on Instagram (@madnesscafepodcast) or email us (madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com) an...

    19 min
  2. 182. Ethical Non-Monogamy, Swingers and Polyamory: Could The Lifestyle Be Right For You? with guest Lauren Hayes

    4 DAYS AGO

    182. Ethical Non-Monogamy, Swingers and Polyamory: Could The Lifestyle Be Right For You? with guest Lauren Hayes

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What is ethical non-monogamy? Is it the same as polyamory? Are we talking about swinging? We're talking about all that and more with Lauren Hayes, a relationship coach specializing in supporting ethically non-monogamous (ENM) couples, including swingers and the ENM-curious. You might be surprised about what you learn in this episode.Lauren Hayes, trained in both life and relationship coaching, helps couples navigate and...

    1 hr
  3. 181. The Normalization of Hatred and Antisemitism: Escape From Dachau with Susan Servais

    DEC 12

    181. The Normalization of Hatred and Antisemitism: Escape From Dachau with Susan Servais

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!How much do we really know about our parents, grandparents, and our family history? How do they fit into the backdrop of history as a whole? Susan Servais' mother Kathe Mueller Slonim gave her family the gift of her story in the book Escape From Dachau: A True Story of Survival, Courage, and A Daring Escape in the Face of Unthinkable Evil. This book is a memoir couched in history that reads like a novel. Tune in to hear...

    58 min
  4. 180. The Truth About Immigration and H-4 Spouse Visas - Book Chat: Golden Handcuffs by Varuni Sinha

    DEC 5

    180. The Truth About Immigration and H-4 Spouse Visas - Book Chat: Golden Handcuffs by Varuni Sinha

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, we discuss Varuni Sinha's memoir, Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness. Varuni, a New York-based writer and multimedia producer, describes her book as a story of love, strength, and resilience written with the intention of spreading peace and harmony. Golden Handcuffs is all that and so much more; it's the true story of what so many South Asian (and other immigrant) women endure ...

    1 hr
  5. 179. "My father is my perpetrator." with guest Cindy Benezra

    NOV 28

    179. "My father is my perpetrator." with guest Cindy Benezra

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Sexual abuse is objectively a difficult topic. Even more so when the predator is your father. Cindy Benezra knows this all too well; her predator was her father. In her memoir, Under the Orange Blossoms, Cindy shares her story, along with how she healed, in the hopes of helping others. Behind the accomplished author, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate is a sexual abuse victim that is passionate abou...

    59 min
  6. 178. Pleasure, Play & Psilocybin: Microdosing for Maidens, Mothers & Crones with guest Leslie Draffin

    NOV 21

    178. Pleasure, Play & Psilocybin: Microdosing for Maidens, Mothers & Crones with guest Leslie Draffin

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Magic mushrooms, plant medicine, psilocybin - what came to mind when you read those words? If you grew up in the 80s, "just say no" probably popped up. But are all drugs bad? Can their powers be used for good? Sometimes, yes. Specifically, psilocybin. We talk about this (and so much more!) with guest Leslie Draffin, a trauma-trained somatic coach, psychedelic microdosing guide & breath and meditation teacher with a ...

    1h 4m
  7. 177. Our Reactions to the 2024 Election: "The majority of the country is more comfortable with the devil they know than the leader they don't."

    NOV 14

    177. Our Reactions to the 2024 Election: "The majority of the country is more comfortable with the devil they know than the leader they don't."

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!After a few days of processing the results of the election, we talk through our feelings about what happened, what's to come, our fears and hopes, and our plans going forward. The conversation doesn't stop here, and it doesn't stop with us; after you listen, please share your thoughts and feelings. Community is going to help us through this. You're a part of this community and we want to hear from you.We're in for a lon...

    1 hr
  8. 176. Book Chat: Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams

    NOV 7

    176. Book Chat: Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams

    Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We read and discussed Stacey Abrams' Our Time Is Now before the results of the 2024 election were announced. We were excited and hopeful and wanted to share Stacey's message, information and talented wordsmithing with everyone. We're in a very different emotional space right now, but we still want everyone to read Our Time Is Now. We stand by our view that Stacey Abrams' book is vital and important. And necessary. The t...

    1h 2m
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Madness Cafe
  • Show Website
    Madness Cafe

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