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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Episodes
38 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...
Hook, Line, and No Sinker: Staying Calm When Parenting Gets a Little…Pointy
My husband called me on a Sunday afternoon "babe, Elias has a fish hook stuck in his nose, I'm just gonna pull it out." Um...NO!! But you guys...There was a fish hook. In his nose. The barb was in. And somehow — SOMEHOW — I d...
25 Years Married & Still Going -The 5 Relationship Essentials That ACTUALLY Keep a Marriage Strong
It's our SILVER ANNIVERSARY! 🥂✨ Twenty-five years ago, I said "I do" to a man who brought me daisies instead of roses on our first date. And today, I am celebrating the best decision I ever made.In this special episode, I'm explor...
The Sandwich Generation Isn't A Metaphor - We're Literally Being Eaten Alive
Are you a Gen X mom raising kids AND caring for aging parents — while navigating perimenopause or menopause? You're not alone, and this episode is for you.In this episode of Why Am I Yelling, we're talking about what it actually means t...
H-E-L-P is My Favorite 4 - Letter Word! Why Asking for Help is a Superpower & How You Can Get Better at It
Asking for help is NOT a weakness. It's a superpower. And "can't"? It's my least favorite word — because most of the time, it's just fear wearing a disguise. 💜This week on Why Am I Yelling, we're going ALL IN on the four-letter wo...
People Aren't Intimidating, They're Fascinating!
This week's episode was sparked by a single dinner-table question from my 14-year-old: "Mom, where do you get your confidence?" What followed was a whole conversation — and now a whole episode — about why some of us move through th...
Hey Guys, Your Ladies Are Tired. Learn How To Be A Voice Of Support For Her.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, drugging, and online exploitation. Intended for adult listeners.In March 2026, CNN published a months-long investigation into what a ...
Huskies. Heartbreak. Hard lessons.
This week on Why Am I Yelling? we go deep into one of the most compelling leadership case studies in recent sports history — the 2026 UConn March Madness run.We break down three stories that couldn't be more different:🏀 Dan Hurl...
I AM the Table
What do I bring to the table? My gut answer — the honest one — is nothing.Not because I don't do anything. I do everything. I'm the scheduler, the rememberer, the carpool, the alarm clock, the sideline cheerleader, and the person ...
Be Happy, Make Good Choices & I Love You
In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? — Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom — we're unpacking the nine words I say to my kids every single time they walk out the door: "Be happy. Make good choices. And I love you."Sounds sim...
Consideration Is a Sign of Respect
Are you exhausted from being the only one who notices? The only one who picks up? The only one who remembers? Yeah. Me too. Let's talk about it.In this episode, I'm diving into something that should be simple but apparently ...
Listen to your MUTHA!!
Not just your actual mother (though yes, her too), but the elder women who've been through it, survived it, and are trying to tell you something important if you'd just stop and LISTEN.This week's episode was inspired by Michelle Obama's...
Let's Talk About Love (And Why Bad Bunny and A Bunch of Monks Get It)
Yellers!! I need to tell you about this episode.Valentine's Day is upon us, and instead of talking about chocolates and flowers, I wanted to talk about REAL love. The kind that shows up when everything is hard. The kind that takes co...
When the News Makes You Want to Throw Your Mug at the Wall
Happy New Year? Not exactly. In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom, Krista Rizzo kicks off 2026 not with platitudes or toxic optimism, but with honesty, grief, and righte...
Holiday Stress, Midlife Chaos, and the Caregiving Curveball
The holidays can be beautiful…but they can also be overwhelming — especially in midlife. This week on Why Am I Yelling?, we’re talking about the very real stress that comes with juggling multiple generations: caring for aging paren...
Feed the Fury: Clapping Back at The New York Times — “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?”
This week on Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom, Krista Rizzo takes on the viral New York Times opinion piece asking, “Did women ruin the workplace?” — and she’s bringing research...
Men Need to Hear This: A Husband’s Guide to Supporting His Wife Through Menopause
This week, Krista sits down with a guest who’s turning heads — and hearts — on social media. He’s a husband, a dad, and the creator behind a viral TikTok channel that started with a simple message: more husbands would support thei...
Feed the Vote: Why Elections Decide More Than Who Wins
In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom, we dig into the hidden power of your ballot—because elections don’t just decide leaders, they shape what’s on our tables, in our wallets, and...
🎙️ From Sidelines to Sanity: Raising Great Humans Through Youth Sports
If you’ve ever white-knuckled your way through a little league game or yelled “just have fun!” while secretly dying inside, this one’s for you.This week, Krista sits down with Jonathan Carone, creator of
Screw the Timeline: Marriage, Babies, Careers & the Pressure to ‘Have It All Together'
We’ve been sold a lie — that happiness comes from checking boxes in the “right” order. 🎓💍👶💼In this episode, Krista breaks down the myth of the perfect life timeline and why doing things out of order — or on your own terms — is ...