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
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...
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