Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a middle-aged, menopausal mom
Welcome to Why Am I Yelling?—the podcast for every middle-aged, menopausal mom (or anyone who loves one) trying to navigate the chaos of midlife without completely losing it. Hosted by Krista Rizzo, a mom, transformational coach, and professional yeller (mostly at inanimate objects), this show is all about the hilarity, frustration, and unexpected joys of this stage of life.
From hot flashes to parenting teens, marriage to career reinvention, and the absurd cost of everything, nothing is off-limits. Each episode features real talk, relatable stories, expert guests, and segments you’ll love.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or just a little sweaty for no reason, you’re in the right place. Let’s laugh, vent, and figure this out together.
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Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a middle-aged, menopausal mom
Latest Episodes
There's No Wrong Way to Make a Family
Becoming a parent might be the biggest decision most of us ever make — so why do we talk about it like it's just the next box to check? This week I'm digging into all the different roads to parenthood (natural conception, IVF, surrogacy, adopti...
You Can't Tell Me How To Feel
Ever been told you're "too sensitive," "overreacting," or that you need to "just get over it"? This week we're talking about the moments — in relationships, in grief, in the middle of a hormonal hot flash spiral — when other people try to manag...
Two Blocks South: A 9/11 Survivor Story, 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago, I lived two blocks south of the World Trade Center. I was in my office when the planes hit — my husband watched it happen from our apartment window. For years, I struggled with even calling myself a survivor,...
Love Is The Antidote! On Choosing Love In A Challenging World
What if the most powerful thing you could do right now — in this country, in this climate — was love the people around you?That's what this episode is about.Krista is coming in hot for the Season finale of Why Am I Yelling...
"DON'T BLINK" On Graduations, Growing Up & Learning to Be Where You Are
New episode of Why Am I Yelling? is live — and this one is called "Don't Blink" for a reason.We're talking about:✨ The Milestone Paradox — why you feel grief when you get exactly what you wished for⏳ Why time literally speeds up...