Mad and Lucy Mind the Gap
"Mad & Lucy: Mind the Gap" bridges human divides, generational rifts, and cultural differences. Our hosts are Mad, a Master Certified Coach with over three decades of experience - and Lucy, a Gen Z college grad keen on exploring the global landscape. Together they tackle tough topics, share personal insights, and strive to find common ground in hopes of creating understanding across all divides.
Episodes
Is walking away from the life you built… selfish or brave?
In this episode of Mad & Lucy: Mind the Gap, we dive into the legacy of Eat, Pray, Love—the memoir, the movie, and the generational moment. With special guest (and our podcast producer) Lara Dollens, we unpack what made this story resonate so deeply—and what made it frustrating.
We talk about authenticity, scripts we were handed, and why Gen Z might be throwing them out e...
Is empathy the real power skill in leadership?
In our latest episode of Mad & Lucy: Mind the Gap, we sit down with the incredible Erin Thorp—author of Inside Out Empathy and host of the Tactical Empathy podcast—to talk about how empathy is more than just a soft skill. It’s a leadership muscle.
We unpack what it really means to lead with empathy (without losing yourself), why Gen Z may actually be ahead of the curve when it comes ...
In this episode of Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap, hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz dive into the critical need for trauma-informed workplaces with returning guest April Hennessey—Blanchard’s Director of Strategy & Transformation, DEI Practice Lead, and advocate for mental health in the workplace.April breaks down what it truly means to be trauma-informed—from understanding how past experiences shape workplace behavior...
In the latest episode of Mad & Lucy special series "Pride and Healing Hearts," we sit down with April Hennessey to discuss the intersection of identity, culture, and family expectations in the queer experience.
April shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a military, Korean, and deeply religious household, navigating the complexities of coming out, and grappling with the weight of cultural and familial exp...
In the last episode of Mad & Lucy's special series, "Pride and Healing Hearts," we explore the transformative power of grief, identity, and resilience within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz are joined by Alex Adams, a queer funeral director who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating rejection, loss, and healing. From overcoming estrangement from family to honoring the unwavering ...
In the second episode of Mad & Lucy's latest short series, "Pride and Healing Hearts," we dive into an inspiring story of self-healing and resilience within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz are joined by the amazing Martha Lawrence, who shares her journey of navigating identity, family, and self-acceptance. From the challenges of embracing her bisexual identity in the 70s, to finding suppor...
In this episode of "Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap," we start a new series "Pride and Healing Hearts," where we dive into some powerful and deeply personal stories of reconciliation and self-healing within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz are joined by Sarah Hempel, who shares her remarkable journey of coming out, navigating family relationships, and finding acceptance.
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In this episode of "Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap," we delve into the critical issue of burnout and its profound impact on mental health. Join hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz as they uncover how the younger generation is reshaping the conversation around work-life balance and challenging the traditional burnout culture. With special guest Lily Larsen, Executive Director at Navita Health, we explore the misconce...
In this episode of "Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap," we explore the often-overlooked yet powerful role of everyday practices in maintaining mental wellness. Join hosts Madeleine Blanchard and Lucy Dannewitz as they discuss how simple activities like listening to music and spending time in nature can have profound impacts on our mental health. Discover the science behind why music can trigger feel-good hormones like dopamine ...
In this episode of "Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap," we dive deep into the evolving world of mental health, exploring how different generations confront, understand, and navigate the complexities of mental wellness. Join hosts Lucy Dannewitz and Madeleine Blanchard as they engage with two guests, Nathan Smith, a Gen-Z intern passionate about AI and mental health, and Terrance Cooley, a seasoned advisor with a wealth of exper...
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