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
🎙️Episode 13: The Letting Go Phase: When Your Kids Don’t Need You Like They Used To
ne minute your kids can’t function without you — you’re packing the lunches, tying the shoes, being the chauffeur, the chef, the therapist, the fixer of all things. The next minute? They’re rolling their eyes, living in their rooms, and reminding you (loudly) that they don’t need your help anymore.
So what happens when your role as “the needed one” changes?
In this episode of Why Am I Yelling?, I’m unpacking the emotional rollercoaster of parenting older kids: the pride, the grief, the “who even am I without being needed 24/7?” moments. We’ll talk about how to stay connected without clinging, how to handle the sting of them pulling away, and how this stage is actually an invitation to rediscover yourself.
Because here’s the truth: they don’t need you less. They just need you differently. And that might be the best gift you never saw coming.
You got this. I love you.
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