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 the segments you’ll love:
🔥 "Are You KIDDING Me?" – A listener-submitted or personal rant about life’s latest ridiculousness.
💡 "Here’s the Thing…" – Krista’s unfiltered response, because sometimes you just need to tell it like it is.
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.
New episodes every [day of the week]! Subscribe now and join the conversation!
Want to share your own Are You KIDDING Me? moment? Send it in, and Krista just might feature (and yell about) it on the show!
Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a middle-aged, menopausal mom
Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Hard Conversations About School Safety
Keeping our kids safe when they’re out of our sight is every parent’s greatest fear — especially when it comes to school shootings. 💔
In this week’s episode of Why Am I Yelling? I’m talking about:
👉 The fear we all carry as parents
👉 How to talk to kids about safety without terrifying them
👉 What questions to ask your child’s school
👉 How to turn fear into advocacy + action
Because while we can’t be with our kids every second, we can prepare them, partner with schools, and use our collective voices to demand safer communities.
💛 You are not alone in this. 💛
📌 Resources for Parents & Caregivers:
🔹 Safe and Sound Schools – resources for parents and educators on school safety planning
👉 safeandsoundschools.org
🔹 Everytown for Gun Safety – advocacy, statistics, and ways to get involved
👉 everytown.org
🔹 Sandy Hook Promise – violence prevention programs for schools & communities
👉 sandyhookpromise.org
🔹 National Parent Helpline – emotional support for parents navigating tough issues
📞 1-855-427-2736 | nationalparenthelpline.org
🔹 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (for youth & adults)
📞 Dial 988
✨ Takeaway: We can’t protect our kids from everything — but we can give them tools, partner with their schools, and raise our voices together.
I love you ❤️
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