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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Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a middle-aged, menopausal mom
Listen to your MUTHA!!
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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 appearance on Call Her Daddy. Yes, you read that right—the former First Lady sat down with Alex Cooper and dropped wisdom bombs about women, power, misogyny, and why we're still not ready for a woman president.
And instead of listening, a lot of people dismissed her. Called her negative. Said she was wrong.
But here's what I'm learning in midlife: Our elders—especially our elder women—aren't trying to rain on our parade. They're trying to hand us a map for territory they've already crossed.
In this episode, I'm getting real about:
✨ What Michelle actually said and why it matters
✨ Why we dismiss older women's wisdom (and what we lose when we do)
✨ The difference between advice and lived experience
✨ How to listen without losing yourself
Because one day? We're going to BE the elders. And if we want the next generation to listen to us, we need to practice listening now.
This one's important.
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