Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Tapley

Geriatric Mamas

Health EN ↓ 100 episodes

Geriatric Mamas is the go-to podcast and online resource for women navigating fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood after 35. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, going through IVF, pregnant after 40, recovering postpartum, raising toddlers, or navigating perimenopause, you’ll find expert-backed articles, celebrity pregnancy stories, honest conversations, and a supportive community that understands this unique season of life. Hosted by best friends Sonia and Jessica, Geriatric Mamas combines practical advice, real-life experiences, and plenty of laughter to help women feel informed, enc...

Author

Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Tapley

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Health

Podcast website

geriatricmamas.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Experiencing & Coping with Loss: Courtney's Story! 15.02.2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Courtney, aka Adam’s fabulous Aunt. Her name has been mentioned several times on the podcast and she’s the reason why ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ was created. Courtney is joining the Geriatric Mamas to share the story of her two beautiful angel babies, being their mama, coping with loss and the unimaginable grief of loosing her children to SMA Type One i...

The Zodiac Signs As Mamas! 08.02.2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the zodiac signs as moms! They’re not experts on astrology, but both love using it as a reference and guessing people’s signs. So, they did some research and found a general consensus on what the signs are like as moms, and also which mom friends you’ll want to (or not want to) schedule play dates with according to your astrological compatibility. For a f...

Geriatric Coffee Convos: We’re ‘Old Moms’, Of Course We Talk About It On A Podcast! 01.02.2024

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they got through the two week wait after doing IVF embaby transfers, the latest instagram reel trend (but make it the ‘we’re old moms’ version), they weigh-in on the surrogacy gestational carrier who was asked to terminate a healthy pregnancy by intended parents story, and give an update on the status of their new year’s resolu...

HOPEisode: Nichole's Story 25.01.2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by Nichole, Alyssa and Jessica’s high school friend. Nichole recently turned forty and her miracle rainbow baby boy is due in March of 2024! Listen as the Geriatric Mamas share her struggle and journey to become a mama later in life and the words that came out of her OBGYN’s mouth. The Geriatric Mamas also weigh in on ‘older mom’...

Baby Booty: It’s More Than A Baby Wearing Workout! With Mompreneur Guest Molly Brubaker! 18.01.2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Molly Brubaker, the Founder of Baby Booty, as well as Alyssa Graham, the Baby Booty Studio Manager in Portland and Geriatric Mamas Marketing and Promotions Manager to discuss creating a business and community around your passion, being a mompreneur- the good, the bad, (the yogurt fingers). What Baby Booty is, who it’s for, and why we’re going to get...

A Geriatric New Years Special! 11.01.2024

On this ‘Geriatric New Year’s Special’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they rang in the new year, how 2023 went for them, personal goals for 2024 and goals for the Geriatric Mamas podcast for 2024 and they also share tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions because it’s all about the follow through… We’re not good at that part, but maybe we’re turning a new leaf! For a full list...

How to Survive the the ‘5th Trimester’ with Dr. Stephanie Thrower! 04.01.2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a...

Building Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman! 28.12.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the G...

HOPEisode: Megan’s Story 21.12.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by our listener Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as we share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood that led her to create her new newsletter called The Balance, which is filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. Th...

Geriatric Happy Hour: (In)Fertility, Santa Claus & An Update on Paris Hilton! 14.12.2023

On this ‘Geriatric Coffee Convos turned Happy Hour’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, an update on the tragic Tamika Thomas IVF Medication case, Potty training using the Oh Crap! Potty Training Book, instagram poll results on geriatric celebrity mamas being responsible for reminding us that we have biologica...

HOPEisode: Maria’s Story 07.12.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Maria. Maria is a teacher and consultant who helps homeschool parents and students navigate their educational experience. Maria welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty four. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to almost geriatric mama-hood including her experience working with Naturopathic Doc...

‘Advanced Maternal Aged’ Celebrity Mamas & Their Journeys to Geriatric Mama-hood! 30.11.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how geriatric celebrity mamas are getting pregnant in their mid-to-late forties. From natural conception to IVF, adoption, egg donor-ship and embryo donor-ship; the stigmas around older celebrity mamas not wanting to share exactly how they conceived. The Geriatric Mamas weigh in on if it’s advanced-maternal-aged celebrity mamas’ responsibility to remind u...

Geriatric Coffee Convos: They’re Singing Deck The Halls! 16.11.2023

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica try to sing Mariah Carey’s Christmas song and then move on to discuss the new Geriatric Mamas team member, posts on the Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group, not having bouffants, children behaving a little bit extra when mom enters the room, a beloved geriatric football mama, Kourtney Kardashian giving birth to her baby at the age of forty four...

HOPEisode - Amy’s Story 09.11.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Amy. Amy is a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and perinatal mental health in CA. Amy welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty three and her second miracle baby at the age of thirty seven. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood! For a full list of resources men...

Longevity, Diaper bags & Multi-Focal Lenses With Guest Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms! 02.11.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms! Suzy welcomed her second baby boy as a geriatric mama in May of 2021. Listen as she shares her decision making process about becoming a mom later in life and how she and the Geriatric Mamas are taking on the challenge of longevity to be there for their children as long as they can, even if they’re 95% plastic. May...

This Just In: Menopause is Temporarily Reversible, Also We’re Not Mathers! 26.10.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Halloween home decor, baby Halloween costumes, in-home pet cemeteries, the fact that there’s a fertility clinic in Greece that is currently reversing menopause for their patients and also recommending a natural approach for those under 50 who prefer to try that as well. The Netflix documentary Unnatural Selection was cancelled- but if we ever get discover...

From Coffee to Cocktails and 5 Tips For Coping with Infertility PTSD! 19.10.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the recent news article about an IVF patient who was given the wrong medication by her local pharmacy and 5 tips for coping with the lasting trauma of infertility after successfully conceiving and having a baby. Spoiler alert, dinosaurs giving birth need to advocate for themselves, but also a reminder- we’re not actually dinosaurs, we’re just Geriatric Ma...

The Very First ’Geriatric Coffee Convos’ Episode! 12.10.2023

On this first 'Geriatric Coffee Convos' episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Hayden turning one, the many things to look forward to as babies grow up, tips on getting toddlers to eat a variety of foods, the tragic death of a 21-month old baby girl in Maine, accidentally ghosting people because Moms are SO BUSY and also tools for feeling overstimulated and running on empty after work, like vodka and...

Working Mom’s Guilt & 9 Tips For Going Back To Work After Baby! 05.10.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the challenges of going back to work, what mom guilt tips have been working for them, calendar apps, childcare, calling in sick when you work remotely, is that even a thing? And ‘Carving out time for yourself’; also- is that even a thing? Topics discussed in this episode: Trying to Catch Up With Reality TV aka Raquel Leviss & Bethenny Frankel Try To T...

HOPEisode - Alyssa’s Story 28.09.2023

On this HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by their friend Alyssa. Alyssa welcomed her miracle baby boy in February 2023. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama!   Topics discussed in this episode: When Tupac Died (4:37) Hiii Doris! (7:08) Chasing Motherhood (7:26) How Alyssa Met Brian (8:43) Alyssa’s Journey to Geriatric Mama-hood (14:43) Sharing Pregnancy News (21:45)...

How to Sync Your Life to Your Cycle So That You Can Thrive And Also Not Murder Anyone In Your Luteal Phase! 21.09.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the anxiety of going live with the podcast, the aftermath apology tour, the life changing benefits of cycle syncing and how to get started, seed cycling and more on rage texts because anything is possible in the luteal phase, maybe Jodi Arias wasn’t to blame for decapitating her boyfriend? Topics discussed in this episode: Hitting the Publish Button on Ou...

Surrogacy and Gestational ‘Womb Mates’ with Guest Jessie Jaskulsky! 14.09.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie has two baby girls who were born via surrogacy! The three discuss the Jessie’s journey to geriatric mama-hood as well as her two very different and educational experiences with the surrogacy process. Topics discussed in this episode: Chrissy Teigan’s Recent Experience (1:50) Jessie’s Surro...

The Chronicles of A Geriatric Mama in the Labor and Delivery Wing! 07.09.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the inevitable bumps and bruises of toddlerhood, their postpartum hospital experiences and their first few weeks at home as geriatric mamas to their miracle babies. C-Sections, solving colic symptoms, precious moments, postpartum rage texts, and bottles shaped like boobs; are they just another mommy marketing hoax?! For show notes visit us here!  

HOPEisode - Natalie’s Story 31.08.2023

On this first ever HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Jessica’s friend Natalie. Natalie welcomed her rainbow baby in October of 2018 at the age of thirty eight. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama! From heartbreaking loss to geriatric pregnancy, ‘clampsy rage’ included; to her postpartum surprises! Topics discussed in this episode: Natalie’s Story (9:31) Pre Eclam...

Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked! 24.08.2023

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the craziest pregnancy myths they’ve ever heard; including hairy orange babies, dirty amniotic fluid and styes. Luckily they’re mostly not true. Topics discussed in this episode: Why Jessica’s Pugs Are Sleeping In the Laundry Room (2:02) Sonia’s Geriatric Life Update (9:07) Crazy Pregnancy Myths (13:14) Why Mike Would Never Have a Stye (16:26) Mike and Ad...

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