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.
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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
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, history, and unapologetic feminist energy with her.
In this powerful episode, Krista breaks down the real issues women face in today’s workforce: the persistent gender pay gap, the leadership gap, workplace misogyny, emotional labor, and the burnout that comes from navigating systems that were never built with women in mind. She dives deep into the data on discrimination, toxic work culture, narcissistic leadership, and the stereotypes that continue to shape how women are perceived at work.
Krista also shines a light on the world-changing contributions women have made — innovations in technology, medicine, science, and everyday life that rarely get the credit they deserve. From WiFi to lifesaving medical treatments to modern household essentials, women have invented, revolutionized, and rebuilt the very systems they’re now being accused of “ruining.”
So why are women angry? Why are we exhausted by this conversation? Because we’re done being blamed for structural problems, double standards, and outdated narratives. This episode is your no-nonsense, fact-forward, feminist fact-check — served with humor, clarity, and the honesty middle-aged women are famous for.
If you’re looking for a smart, fiery breakdown of the NYT article, a deeper look at what’s really happening to women in the workplace, and a celebration of women’s brilliance and resilience, this one’s for you.