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 more grace, less guilt, and a whole lot of honesty.

If the holidays feel different this year, this one’s for you.

I love you.


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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 systems that were never built with women in mind. She dives deep into the data on discrimination, toxic work culture, narcissistic leadership, and the stereotypes that continue to shape how women are perceived at work.

Krista also shines a light on the world-changing contributions women have made — innovations in technology, medicine, science, and everyday life that rarely get the credit they deserve. From WiFi to lifesaving medical treatments to modern household essentials, women have invented, revolutionized, and rebuilt the very systems they’re now being accused of “ruining.”

So why are women angry? Why are we exhausted by this conversation? Because we’re done being blamed for structural problems, double standards, and outdated narratives. This episode is your no-nonsense, fact-forward, feminist fact-check — served with humor, clarity, and the honesty middle-aged women are famous for.

If you’re looking for a smart, fiery breakdown of the NYT article, a deeper look at what’s really happening to women in the workplace, and a celebration of women’s brilliance and resilience, this one’s for you.

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 for a funny, heartfelt, and eye-opening conversation about empathy, hormones, and what happens when men finally start listening.

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 (hello, top U.S. billionaires and mega-corporations); and how everyday people can step up and make a difference. Whether you’re voting for the first time or you’ve skipped town-hall meetings for years, this episode will give you the context, the urgency, and the tools to show up—because when it comes to democracy, that vote of yours matters more than you know.

VOTE!!!

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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 scoreboard.

Because raising great humans will always matter more than raising great athletes.

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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 living.

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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 one warns you about (and what to actually do about them)
🩺 How to advocate for yourself and get real answers from your doctor
❤️ How menopause impacts confidence, relationships, and intimacy
💬 Why this season can be one of empowerment instead of frustration

So if you’ve ever felt blindsided, dismissed, or just plain confused about what’s happening to your body — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to master menopause — one hot flash at a time.

Follow Laura on Instagram @laura_lambe

Join her FREE community: https://menopausemastery.health/

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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 “who even am I without being needed 24/7?” moments. We’ll talk about how to stay connected without clinging, how to handle the sting of them pulling away, and how this stage is actually an invitation to rediscover yourself.

Because here’s the truth: they don’t need you less. They just need you differently. And that might be the best gift you never saw coming.

You got this. I love you.


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