Madness Cafe

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

Podcasting since 2021 • 259 episodes

Madness Cafe

Latest Episodes

255. Changes

Big changes are coming to Madness Cafe! We go into detail about what, when, and why in this episode.

June 11, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 255 • 57:42

254. The Dementia Catch-22 with guest Erica Baccus

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...

June 04, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 254 • 51:14

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

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 t...

May 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 253 • 49:16

253. Cry For Help: What Are You Gonna Do About the State of Our World?

You’ve seen us cry many times, but this episode feels different. The world is truly complicated and problematic at times - especially now. But, what do we do about it? This is our cry for help.Photo by

May 21, 2026 • Episode 252 • 53:10

252. Love and Narcissism with guest Dr. Susan E. Schwartz

Narcissism, for good or bad, is a bit of a hot topic right now. But, what do we really know about narcissism? Dr. Susan E. Schwartz comes back to talk to us about narcissism (and love) from the perspective of Jungian analysis. Mo...

May 14, 2026 • 54:39