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

Krista Rizzo, Certified Life Coach & Grief Treatment Professional

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

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40:01

Huskies. Heartbreak. Hard lessons.

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2026/04/10

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 coaching style really teach us about passion vs. unmanaged intensity? And what did he show us in the moment that

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31:34

I AM the Table

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2026/03/27

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 on empty myself. The problem is none of that looks like anything. It's invisible until it isn't done. So in this episode...

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34:46

Be Happy, Make Good Choices & I Love You

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2026/03/13

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 of your own happiness — and no, that doesn't mean toxic positivity. It means stopping the "I'll be happy when..." cycle for good. → Th...

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28:10

Consideration Is a Sign of Respect

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2026/03/02

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. We're covering three very different situations where consideration went completely missing: ⚡ The USA Hockey moment — When the men's team ...

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33:07

Listen to your MUTHA!!

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2026/02/20

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 dismi...

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35:08

Let's Talk About Love (And Why Bad Bunny and A Bunch...

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2026/02/13

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 show—and what it taught us about loving loudly without apology 2️⃣ Nineteen Buddhist monks who walked 2,300 miles across A...

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44:20

When the News Makes You Want to Throw Your Mug at the...

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2026/01/30

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 the news stories we cannot afford to gloss over. At the center of this episode are the killings of Re...

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36:40

Holiday Stress, Midlife Chaos, and the Caregiving...

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2025/11/21

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 sharing mindset shifts, emotional tools, and simple, practical strategies to help you navigate the season with...

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29:41

Feed the Fury: Clapping Back at The New York Times —...

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2025/11/14

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 ...

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46:22

Men Need to Hear This: A Husband’s Guide to...

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2025/11/07

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 like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, he’s helping men everywhere show up better for the women in their lives. Join Krista f...

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34:05

Feed the Vote: Why Elections Decide More Than Who Wins

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2025/10/29

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 risk and what that means for millions of families; who really holds the money-and-power in this country (...

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52:45

🎙️ From Sidelines to Sanity: Raising Great Humans...

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2025/10/23

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 “winning” should really mean — this conversation is all about perspective, presence, and parenting beyond the scoreb...

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28:42

Screw the Timeline: Marriage, Babies, Careers & the...

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2025/10/17

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 about following rules — it’s about following yourself. 🎧 Listen in if you’re ready to stop racing and start

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34:58

Episode 14: Menopause Mastery — From Hot Flashes to...

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2025/10/10

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 the script on “the change” and step into it with power, knowledge, and grace. You’ll learn: ✨ The symptoms no...

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31:58

🎙️Episode 13: The Letting Go Phase: When Your Kids...

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2025/10/03

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...

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36:10

Episode 12: The Uncharted Way Out of Anxiety and...

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2025/09/26

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 the chaos, reclaim their freedom, and step fully into their power. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own thoug...

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27:17

Episode 11: Your Voice is Your Superpower: Breaking...

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2025/09/19

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 superpower 🛠 Practical ways to reclaim your voice in relationships, parenting, and midlife If you’ve ever felt like...

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24:14

🎙 Episode 10: Too Hot to Handle: Surviving (and...

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2025/09/12

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 options, and gets real about what it feels like to sweat through your blouse in the middle of Target. From lifesty...

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🎙️ Episode 9: Millennial Menopause: What No One Told...

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2025/09/05

Millennial women are now entering perimenopause and menopause — and guess what? We’re not going quietly. In this episode, Krista welcomes Lauren Tetenbaum, Therapist, Women's Advocate and the Author of the newly released book: "Millennial Menopause." In this conversation, the ladies dive deep into personal journeys, debunk common misconceptions, and flip the script on what this stage of life really means. From brain fog to hot flashes to unexpected empowerment — we're talking about it ...

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Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Hard Conversations About...

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2025/08/28

Keeping our kids safe when they’re out of our sight is every parent’s greatest fear — especially when it comes to school shootings. 💔 In this week’s episode of Why Am I Yelling? I’m talking about: 👉 The fear we all carry as parents 👉 How to talk to kids about safety without terrifying them 👉 What questions to ask your child’s school 👉 How to turn fear into advocacy + action Because while we can’t be with our kids every second, we can prepare them, partner with schools, and use our c...

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