Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a middle-aged, menopausal mom

Send us Fan Mail New episode of Why Am I Yelling? is live — and this one is called "Don't Blink" for a reason. We're talking about: ✨ The Milestone Paradox — why you feel grief when you get exactly what you wished for ⏳ Why time literally speeds up the older your kids get (there's actual science behind this and it's wild) 🛑 6 real tools to help you SLOW DOWN and ac...

Send us Fan Mail    My husband called me on a Sunday afternoon "babe, Elias has a fish hook stuck in his nose, I'm just gonna pull it out." Um...NO!! But you guys...There was a fish hook. In his nose. The barb was in. And somehow — SOMEHOW — I did not completely fall apart.  In this episode of Why Am I Yelling?, I'm breaking down exactly what happened, why I didn't panic,...

Send us Fan Mail  It's our SILVER ANNIVERSARY! 🥂✨ Twenty-five years ago, I said "I do" to a man who brought me daisies instead of roses on our first date. And today, I am celebrating the best decision I ever made. In this special episode, I'm exploring all five essentials from my book — Why Am I Yelling? Because...Relationship! — through the lens of what it actually takes to...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a Gen X mom raising kids AND caring for aging parents — while navigating perimenopause or menopause? You're not alone, and this episode is for you. In this episode of Why Am I Yelling, we're talking about what it actually means to be the sandwich generation right now: the financial stress, the invisible labor of managing a parent's healthcare, the brain fog,...

Send us Fan Mail  Asking for help is NOT a weakness. It's a superpower. And "can't"? It's my least favorite word — because most of the time, it's just fear wearing a disguise. 💜 This week on Why Am I Yelling, we're going ALL IN on the four-letter word that changed my life: HELP. I'm sharing the wedding anniversary breakdown story that cracked everything ope...

Send us Fan Mail   This week's episode was sparked by a single dinner-table question from my 14-year-old: "Mom, where do you get your confidence?" What followed was a whole conversation — and now a whole episode — about why some of us move through the world with curiosity instead of caution, why strangers are fascinating and not intimidating, and what it really means to be confident...

Send us Fan Mail   ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, drugging, and online exploitation. Intended for adult listeners. In March 2026, CNN published a months-long investigation into what a French lawmaker called "an online rape academy" — a hidden network of men sharing techniques to drug and assault women, trade videos, and livestream abuse. The stor...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Why Am I Yelling? we go deep into one of the most compelling leadership case studies in recent sports history — the 2026 UConn March Madness run. We break down three stories that couldn't be more different: 🏀 Dan Hurley — the fiery, f-bomb-dropping, play-sheet-crumpling coach who turned down the Los Angeles Lakers to chase a historic three-peat. What does his co...

Send us Fan Mail  What do I bring to the table? My gut answer — the honest one — is nothing. Not because I don't do anything. I do everything. I'm the scheduler, the rememberer, the carpool, the alarm clock, the sideline cheerleader, and the person who's still awake at midnight when someone needs to talk. I keep every person I love fed, okay, and feeling seen — usually while running...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? — Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom — we're unpacking the nine words I say to my kids every single time they walk out the door: "Be happy. Make good choices. And I love you." Sounds simple, right? Turns out, there's a LOT hiding inside those nine words. 🟡 What we're getting into today: → You are the creator o...

Send us Fan Mail   Are you exhausted from being the only one who notices? The only one who picks up? The only one who remembers? Yeah. Me too. Let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm diving into something that should be simple but apparently isn't: consideration. Because consideration isn't just a nicety — it's a sign of respect. And right now? It's in short supply....

Send us Fan Mail 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 bo...

Send us Fan Mail Yellers!! I need to tell you about this episode. Valentine's Day is upon us, and instead of talking about chocolates and flowers, I wanted to talk about REAL love. The kind that shows up when everything is hard. The kind that takes courage. The kind that changes the world. In this episode, I share three stories that moved me to tears: 1️⃣ Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year? Not exactly.  In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom , Krista Rizzo kicks off 2026 not with platitudes or toxic optimism, but with honesty, grief, and righteous anger. After a year marked by unexpected personal losses, relentless illness, and a country that feels like it’s unraveling in real time, Krista dives headfirst into...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be beautiful…but they can also be overwhelming — especially in midlife.  This week on Why Am I Yelling?, we’re talking about the very real stress that comes with juggling multiple generations: caring for aging parents, supporting adult children as they create their own holiday traditions, and trying to maintain your own joy through it all. In this episode, I’m sha...

Send us Fan Mail   T his 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 pa...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Krista sits down with a guest who’s turning heads — and hearts — on social media. He’s a husband, a dad, and the creator behind a viral TikTok channel that started with a simple message: more husbands would support their wives if they only understood a little about menopause. Featured on People.com, USA Today, and Good Morning America , and followed by menopause leaders...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom , we dig into the hidden power of your ballot—because elections don’t just decide leaders, they shape what’s on our tables, in our wallets, and in our communities.  We’ll explore why local, state, and federal elections matter; why programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are at...

Send us Fan Mail   If you’ve ever white-knuckled your way through a little league game or yelled “just have fun!” while secretly dying inside, this one’s for you. This week, Krista sits down with Jonathan Carone, creator of Healthy Sports Parents , to talk about the wild, wonderful, and sometimes downright stressful world of youth sports. From overzealous parents and burned-out kids to what “winni...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve been sold a lie — that happiness comes from checking boxes in the “right” order. 🎓💍👶💼 In this episode, Krista breaks down the myth of the perfect life timeline and why doing things out of order — or on your own terms — is exactly how you find freedom. She dives into the guilt, the comparison, and the silent pressure to “have it all,” and reminds us that fulfillment isn’t...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Laura Lambe, Menopause Practitioner & Founder of Menopause Mastery Menopause isn’t a meltdown — it’s a metamorphosis. 💪 In this episode, Krista sits down with menopause expert Laura Lambe to unpack the messy, magical, and often misunderstood realities of menopause. From surprise symptoms to sleepless nights, from body changes to confidence crashes, Laura helps us flip...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail  We all know the women who seem to “have it all together” — smiling on the outside while quietly unraveling inside. Anxiety, panic, and perfectionism can feel like a never-ending cycle, but what if there was a way out? In this episode, Krista sits down with hypnotherapist and The Uncharted Way podcast host, Sari , to uncover how subconscious rewiring helps women break free from th...

Send us Fan Mail For generations, kids were told: “Be seen, not heard.” That message shaped how many of us learned to shrink, stay quiet, and suppress our true selves. But now? We’re flipping the script.  In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? , I explore: 🔊 How past parenting styles silenced us 👩‍👧 Why today’s parents are raising kids to be heard 💬 How YOUR voice can become your greatest superp...

Send us Fan Mail Hot, sweaty, and totally uninvited — hot flashes are one of the most common (and most talked about) symptoms of menopause, affecting up to 75% of women. But what’s really going on inside our bodies when the heatwave hits? In this episode of Why Am I Yelling? Musings from a Middle-Aged, Menopausal Mom, Krista breaks down the science behind hot flashes, shares the latest treatment o...