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 your voice was “too much” — this episode is your permission slip to take up space, speak your truth, and inspire the next generation to do the same.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that their voice matters.

#WhyAmIYellingPodcast #VoiceIsPower #ParentingShift #MidlifeMom

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 lifestyle hacks to medical support, you’ll walk away with strategies to stay cool, calm, and maybe even a little entertained.

Because if we can’t laugh through the heat, what else can we do?

#WhyAmIYelling #MenopausalMom #HotFlashes #middleage #midlife #Menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #Podcast #podcastforwomen

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 all, loudly and unapologetically.

For more information on Lauren's book, please head to https://thecounselaur.com/

I love you.

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#menopausalmom #menopause #perimenopause #millennialmenopause #menopauseandmore #middleagemenopause #middleage #womensempowerment

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 collective voices to demand safer communities.

💛 You are not alone in this. 💛

📌 Resources for Parents & Caregivers:

🔹 Safe and Sound Schools – resources for parents and educators on school safety planning
👉 safeandsoundschools.org

🔹 Everytown for Gun Safety – advocacy, statistics, and ways to get involved
👉 everytown.org

🔹 Sandy Hook Promise – violence prevention programs for schools & communities
👉 sandyhookpromise.org

🔹 National Parent Helpline – emotional support for parents navigating tough issues
📞 1-855-427-2736 | nationalparenthelpline.org

🔹 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (for youth & adults)
📞 Dial 988

✨ Takeaway: We can’t protect our kids from everything — but we can give them tools, partner with their schools, and raise our voices together.

I love you ❤️

#WhyAmIYelling #ParentingPodcast #SchoolSafety #MentalHealthMatters #KeepingKidsSafe #nomoreguns #gunsafety #advocateforyourkids #mentalhealthawareness

This week, I’m diving into the Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift interview… but not for the reasons you think. 👀

Sure, they’re pop culture icons — but what really stood out was how their relationship reflects what so many of us are navigating in midlife love:

💌 Making bold moves (no more waiting games!)
😂 Laughing through awkward moments
👏 Celebrating each other’s wins without competition
💬 Choosing vulnerability over perfection
🔒 Protecting rituals that matter

At its core, this isn’t just a celebrity love story. It’s a reminder that love in midlife can be deeper, braver, and a whole lot more fun.

🎧 Tune in for lessons, laughs, and a playbook you can bring into your own relationships — whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between.

#WhyAmIYellingPodcast #MidlifeLove #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #MenopauseAndMore #middleage #newheights #thelifeofashowgirl #menopausalmom

🎓 You’ve bought the twin XL sheets, the desk lamp, and enough granola bars to survive a minor apocalypse. But let’s be honest — this isn’t just about packing your kid’s dorm room. It’s about packing up 18 years of memories, pride, and maybe a little panic into the back of your SUV. Today, we’re talking about the emotional rollercoaster of sending your kid off to college — the ugly crying, the ‘did I do enough?’ spirals, and the strange new world of being a mom with one less mouth to feed. Whether you’re days away from drop-off or still recovering from last year’s goodbye, this episode is part pep talk, part therapy session, and part reminder: you’re not losing them — you’re just giving them more room to grow… even if they still can’t do laundry properly

🔑 Talking Points & Segments:

1. The Emotional Whiplash

Pride and excitement → sadness and grief → sudden joy → random crying at commercials.

Why this emotional cocktail is totally normal.

The identity shift when your role as a 24/7 parent changes overnight.

2. “Did I Do Enough?” Syndrome

That mental highlight reel of parenting “should-haves.”

Reassurance that your work is already in them — even if they can’t fold a fitted sheet.

3. Rewriting the Empty Nest Narrative

How to see this moment as an expansion of your life, not a loss.

New opportunities for rediscovery: passions, friendships, travel.

Why "empty nest" can mean “open nest” — space for new beginnings.

4. Boundaries, Texting & Letting Go (Sort Of)

Setting realistic communication expectations.

Avoiding “text surveillance parenting.”

What healthy independence looks like for both sides.

5. The College Drop-Off Debrief

Funny, awkward, or emotional moments from real parents (listener submissions).

6. Life After Launch

Ideas for filling your time meaningfully.

Reconnecting with your partner, friends, or yourself.

Permission to dream bigger and invest in YOU.

Dinner tonight is sausage & peppers

If this episode made you laugh, cry, or feel just a little more understood, share it with another mom in the middle of this same crazy transition. And tell me — what was YOUR drop-off moment like? Send me your ‘Confessions from the Car Ride Home’ on Instagram @whyamiyellingpod so we can cry-laugh together in a future episode.

I love you. ❤️

Life doesn’t always go as planned—and honestly? THANK GOD.

This week on Why Am I Yelling?, we’re diving into what it really looks like to start over in midlife—whether your marriage ended, the job you gave 20 years to vanished (or sucks your soul dry), or you simply outgrew the old version of your life.

🧠 We’re talking:
✨ Why reinvention in your 40s and 50s is terrifying (and totally normal)
✨ The quiet signs it’s time for a change
✨ The sneaky cultural BS that makes us stay stuck
✨ And the real secret? Midlife is your damn superpower.

💥 Plus, I’m sharing YOUR stories of badass reinvention:
🚗 Moving cross-country solo
📚 Going back to school at 45
💘 Dating again after 20 years
🔥 Starting a business during perimenopause (hot flash hustle is real!)

This isn’t a movie montage with yoga retreats and cabana boys (although… I wouldn’t say no). It’s gritty. It’s brave. It’s yours.

If you’re feeling the pull to start over—even if you have no clue what’s next—this episode is your sign.
Start messy. Start scared. Just START.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
Link in bio. Let’s reinvent, loud and proud. 💪
#MidlifeReinvention #WhyAmIYellingPodcast #MenopauseAndMore #WomenOver40 #StartingOver #PerimenopausePower #HotFlashHustle #MidlifeCrisisOrComeback #KristaRizzo

We’ve been told that aging is something to hide — to Botox away, to cover up, to apologize for. But what if aging is actually where the magic begins?

In this unapologetic episode of Why Am I Yelling?, Krista Rizzo flips the script on what it means to grow older as a woman. From rejecting toxic anti-aging messages to embracing the power, clarity, and freedom that come with every new decade, Krista shares real talk, listener stories, and bold truths about aging on your own damn terms.

Whether you’re 40, 50, 60 or just starting to feel the shift, this episode is your permission slip to age OUT LOUD — with confidence, joy, and zero apologies.

Topics Covered:
💥 Why aging isn’t a decline — it’s an ascension
💥 How to break free from the pressure to “stay young”
💥 What women gain as they age (spoiler: it’s everything)
💥 Listener confessions about what they love most about midlife
💥 A rally cry for women to take up space, speak up, and show up fully — at every age

Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#WhyAmIYelling #AgingOutLoud #MidlifeUnfiltered #MenopauseAndMagic
#MiddleAge #MenopausalMom #Perimenopause