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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.

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172. How Sensitive Souls Can Manage Overwhelm In A...

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2024/10/10

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Sensitive, empathic, overwhelmed? Can you relate? Do you know someone who can? How can you protect yourself? How can you manage overwhelm in this time of chaos? This week's guest, Abby Humphrey, talks to Raquel and Jennifer about what can help.Abby Humphrey has been practicing acupuncture in Ann Arbor since 1999. In 2001, she co-founded the Center for Sacred Living. She has lectured on Chinese Medicine at the University...

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73:55

171. On The Wrong Side: How Universities Protect...

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2024/10/03

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!One common belief is that our colleges and universities are safe spaces and, if we are subjected to sexual violence, our schools will protect us. Unfortunately, that is not true for so many people. In fact, victims are often retraumatized by the very people in authority who are supposed to help them. Why? What is happening? What isn't happening? What can be done? We delve into that with guest Nicole Bedera, PhD as we di...

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59:53

Ep. 170 - Choosing Not to Become a Mother: My...

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2024/09/26

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Is motherhood the default? Are people without children monsters? Is it ok to be childfree and happy? Raquel and Jennifer talk about all of this and more with this week's guest Therese Schechter.Therese Shechter is an award-winning filmmaker and the founder of the production company Trixie Films. Over the past 20 years, she has created a body of work that fuses humor, activism, and personal storytelling to explore a host...

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62:42

Ep. 169 - Project 2025: Dismantling Democracy with...

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2024/09/19

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Project 2025 - it's all over the news and everyone's talking about it. Or they should be. What is it? Why should we care? To be fair, it's to be expected that a candidate for president will have a plan (not just a concept of a plan...) for how they will govern. But Project 2025 is more than that, it is The Heritage Foundation's plan which would have lasting negative, earthshattering consequences. In short, it's a plan t...

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58:54

Ep. 168 - Boymom with Ruth Whippman

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2024/09/12

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Are boys destined to become incels, misogynists, and emotionally stunted? When it does happen is patriarchy to blame? Can parents do something to prevent toxic masculinity from ruining their sweet little angels? Can grown men reparent themselves to get back to who they were before society took control? In the wake of #MeToo, pregnant with her third son, this week's guest, Ruth Whippman, was thinking about all of this an...

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73:16

167. Adulting: What Do We Need To Know About Car...

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2024/09/05

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What do most of us really know about car insurance? Why is it necessary, besides that it might be legally required? What choices are best for me, for my family, for my new driver? We get into all of this (and more) with guest Caroline Monsewicz. If you have a question for Caroline, scroll down for her contact information. (Don't forget to ask her about add-on uninsured/underinsured motorist and bodily injury insurance!)...

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59:35

166. Our Feelings About the Future Madam President

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2024/08/29

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We are beyond excited about Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee! We share all of our feelings, hopes and dreams about the future of our country with Kamala Harris as our next president. Join the discussion and share your thoughts with us.Mentioned in this episode:YouTube: (1) Kamala Harris - YouTubeSupport the Show.Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episo...

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165. How to Deal with the Pain of Human Relationships...

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2024/08/22

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We are all in relationship - with ourselves, family, friends, society. With that comes great joy and, sometimes, pain. How can we handle that pain in a way that doesn't add to the pain? How can we handle that pain so that we can show up for our loved ones in a way that is helpful rather than harmful? We delve into all of this and more with guest Celia Landman as we discuss her book When the Whole World Tips: Parenting T...

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72:05

164. Former Racist & Ex-Con The White George Spills...

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2024/08/15

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What happens when a racist goes to jail? In George Sedberry, Jr.'s case, he becomes vulnerable enough to listen and learn, and his life opens up. Then his mission to visit all 100+ HBCUs and tell the little-known history of Black Americans begins. After all, Black history is American history.Where to find The White George:TikTok: @whitegeorgeIG: @thewhitgeorge (no “e” on the whit)Apply to several HBCUs with only one app...

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163. Book Chat: A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings -...

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2024/08/08

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!The conversation around Christian patriarchy continues in this week's episode as Raquel and Jennifer discuss Tia Levings memoir A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy. Learn more about the movement that threatens to destroy our democracy and how Tia Levings escaped it and is now a shining example of how others can escape it as well.Where to find Tia Levings' work:Website: https://tialevings.comSubstack...

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61:37

162. At Your Cervix: Gynecological Teaching Associate...

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2024/08/01

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to guest A'magine Goddard about the intersection of medical training and consent. A’magine Goddard has been teaching and speaking about feminism and sexuality for over two decades. As a queer sexuality educator, she wanted to impact people who were entering the field of medicine about sexuality and gender. She earned her master’s in Human Sexuality Education at ...

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161. Surrogacy, Judaism and Pregnancy Loss with Guest...

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2024/07/25

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Being a surrogate is a selfless and noble act but it's also complicated and emotional. Add in religious considerations pregnancy loss and everything is heightened almost beyond measure. In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Kelila Green Siciliano about her decision to become a surrogate and the journey that has grown from that decision. Kelila Green Siciliano is a mom, a surrogate, a pregnancy los...

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160. What Is Your Anger Trying To Tell You? with...

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2024/07/18

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We're talking about anger in this week's episode. Given the state of the world it's no wonder that anger is a repeat topic of conversation. Listen in as we speak with guest Bronwyn Schweigerdt about anger and what it might be trying to tell us. Browyn Schweigerdt may be the most evocative psychotherapist you’ve ever heard. Instead of fixing peoples’ messes, her goal is to elicit feelings you’re most ashamed to have, suc...

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159. Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy with...

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2024/07/11

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Cait West about her new book, Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy, which chronicles her upbringing in the world of ultra-conservative, high control, patriarchal religion. The discussion touches on how things started to shift for Cait, how she left, what her life is like now, and how she's helping others looking to break away.Cait West is ...

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158. Natural Hair Has Always Been Political: Trauma,...

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2024/07/04

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What is natural hair? Why are we talking about it? Find out in this week's episode where Raquel and Jennifer dive into it with guest Lyzette Wanzer. Lyzette Wanzer’s work appears in over thirty literary journals and books. Her book, TRAUMA, TRESSES & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives (Chicago Review Press) appears on Library Journal’s 2022 Top 10 Best Social Sciences Books list and was a 2023 Bl...

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56:05

157. We Are Three! Happy Anniversary, Madness Cafe!

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2024/06/27

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Many heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports the show!In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer celebrate their 3rd anniversary! Join in as they revisit the very first episode of the podcast, reminisce about their initial visions for the show, and share new dreams for Madness Cafe.Support the Show.Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation...

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60:59

156. Supporting Democratic Pro-Choice Women in...

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2024/06/20

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Women are woefully underrepresented in politics in the United States. (https://www.statista.com/topics/10417/women-in-politics-in-the-us/#topicOverview) But there's one organization dedicated to changing that - EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics.EMILYs List works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and com...

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155. Tradition and Modernity Collide with guest...

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2024/06/13

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This week Raquel and Jennifer speak with guest Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario about her novel Silenced Whispers which tells the story of a young Iranian woman's fight for freedom and love amid the struggle between tradition and modernity at the beginning of the 20th century. Historical fiction that holds lessons for today's society. Where to find Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario:Afarin's Website: www.afarin.netBook website: www.s...

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154. Entrepreneurs and Burnout: Information All of Us...

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2024/06/06

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This week, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Julie Bee - an award-winning entrepreneur who’s been dubbed the “small business fixer” by her clients and peers. With over 15 years in the entrepreneurial field, Julie has solidified her reputation as a dynamic consultant, a riveting speaker, and a leader who sheds light on the darker side of business ownership. Having been celebrated by Fast Company and Forbes, Julie’s insights...

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153. Songs from the Sky with guest Patrice Scott, Jr.

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2024/05/30

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Patrice Scott, Jr., recent graduate in Film and Video Production at Grand Valley State University, about the collaborative journey of creating his short film Songs from the Sky, his college journey, and how art can bring people together. Ways to connect with Patrice:Website: Patrice ScottEmail: contact@patricescott.artInstagram: @patricesroomSupport the Show.Be part...

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