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

Krista Rizzo, Certified Life Coach & Grief Treatment Professional
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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. Each episode features real talk, relatable stories, expert guests, and segments you’ll love. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or just a little sweaty for no reason, you’re in the right place. Let’s laugh, vent, and figure this out together. New episodes every week! Subscribe now and join the conversation! Want to share your own Are You KIDDING Me? moment? Send it in, and Krista just might feature (and yell about) it on the show!

  1. 2D AGO

    H-E-L-P is My Favorite 4 - Letter Word! Why Asking for Help is a Superpower & How You Can Get Better at It

    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 open, why so many of us were conditioned to do it all alone, and what actually happens when we finally let people in. ⏱️ WHAT WE COVER: why this episode exists The anniversary breakdown (my origin story) 4 reasons we refuse to ask for help Why "can't" is my least favorite word (and what to say instead) 5 reasons asking for help is actually everything How to actually do it: practical steps that work Your homework 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Asking for help builds real intimacy — you're giving someone the gift of being needed • "Can't" is usually "won't" or "scared to" — and that distinction changes everything • Doing it all alone is a health risk, not a virtue (especially in perimenopause 🫠) • Modeling help-seeking might be the most important thing you teach your kids 🎙️ Why Am I Yelling? is the podcast for middle-aged, menopausal moms who are done pretending they have it all together. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.

    31 min

  2. MAY 1

    People Aren't Intimidating, They're Fascinating!

    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 (hint: it has nothing to do with never being nervous). We talk server introductions, weak-tie connections, the neuroscience of warmth, pants — yes, pants — and what I actually want my kid to take into the world with him. Topics Covered • The dinner moment that started it all • Where fascination with human behavior comes from • 'We all put our pants on one leg at a time' — unpacked • The psychology and neuroscience of human connection • What confidence ACTUALLY is (not what movies told you) • How menopause accidentally made me bolder • 5 practical ways to lead with curiosity • A love note to the teenager who asked the best question #WhyAmIYelling #MomPodcast #MenopausePodcast #Confidence #HumanConnection #PeopleWatcher #MomLife #MiddleAgedAndThriving #PeopleDontIntimidateMeTheyFascinateMe

    26 min

  3. APR 24

    Hey Guys, Your Ladies Are Tired. Learn How To Be A Voice Of Support For Her.

    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 story has been circulating with a headline figure of 62 million views that is both alarming and slightly misrepresented — and in this episode, I break down what CNN actually found, why the clarification makes it MORE disturbing, not less, and what we can all do about it. This is not a rant. This is a teaching moment — with real statistics, real survivor stories, and a real roadmap for the good men and good people in all of our lives. 📊 WE COVER: → What CNN's investigation actually uncovered → The truth behind the "62 million" number → Current U.S. statistics on sexual violence (CDC 2023/2024 data) → Why reporting rates remain critically low → 6 concrete ways men can show up as allies — TODAY 🆘 CRISIS RESOURCES: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Online: RAINN.org Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 International: UNWomen.org 🔗 SOURCES & READING: CNN As Equals Investigation (March 2026): https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html Snopes Fact-Check on the 62M figure: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cnn-online-rape-academy/ CDC NISVS 2023/2024 Data Brief: https://www.cdc.gov/nisvs RAINN: https://www.rainn.org NSVRC: https://www.nsvrc.org 📣 TAKE ACTION: → Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it → Tag a good man in your life who would show up → Donate or volunteer at your local rape crisis center → Find organizations at NSVRC.org/organizations 🎙️ Why Am I Yelling? is a podcast about navigating middle age, motherhood, menopause, and the world as it actually is — not as we wish it were. New episodes every week. Subscribe | Leave a Review | Share with Someone You Love #WhyAmIYelling #SexualViolencePrevention #MenAsAllies #CNNInvestigation #RAINN #EndRapeCulture #PodcastForWomen #MeToo #ContentWarning #TrueStoriesThatMatter #MenopausalMom #SupportWomen #BelieveWomen #PodcastForWomen #Podcaster

    33 min

  4. APR 10

    Huskies. Heartbreak. Hard lessons.

    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 coaching style really teach us about passion vs. unmanaged intensity? And what did he show us in the moment that mattered most — the final loss? 🏆 Alex Karaban — the student-athlete we all need to talk about. A 3.39 GPA economics major who played five years at UConn, never transferred, passed on the NBA multiple times, and became the winningest player in program history. His final act in a UConn uniform? Giving up the ball so his teammate could hit the shot. This is what character looks like. 🔥 Geno Auriemma — twelve national championships, one of the greatest coaches in American sports history. And one very public meltdown at the women's Final Four that became a masterclass in what NOT to do when the pressure gets to you. We talk about the confrontation with Dawn Staley, the skipped handshake, the slow apology — and what all of it reveals about leadership, legacy, and the weight of words. This episode is for anyone who leads — a team, a company, a family, or just themselves. March Madness doesn't care about your résumé. It just asks: who are you tonight? #WhyAmIYelling #menopausalmom #leadership #resilience #grit #basketball #sportsmom #basketballmom #uconn #uconnbasketball #marchmadness

    40 min

  5. MAR 27

    I AM the Table

    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 on empty myself. The problem is none of that looks like anything. It's invisible until it isn't done. So in this episode, we're naming it. The mental load, the emotional labor, the quiet extraordinary work of holding a family together. And we're flipping the whole question on its head. You don't bring something to the table. You ARE the table. This one hit close to home for me, and I think it will for you too. Listen all the way to the end — there's a permission slip in there that you might actually need. I love you. ❤️  #Whyamiyelling #menopausalmom #podcast #middleagedwomen #iamthetable #support #womenover40 #middleage #menopause #perimenopause

    32 min

  6. MAR 13

    Be Happy, Make Good Choices & I Love You

    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 of your own happiness — and no, that doesn't mean toxic positivity. It means stopping the "I'll be happy when..." cycle for good. → The power of the pause — why thinking before you speak or act changes everything, and the 24-hour draft rule I swear by. → Why the world is starving for more love — and how small, ordinary love is the most powerful kind there is. This one's a little funny, a little raw, and maybe a little closer to home than you expected. Grab your coffee (or your wine, no judgment) and let's talk. ✨ New episodes every Friday! Subscribe so you never miss a musing. — 🎙️ WHY AM I YELLING? is the podcast for women navigating midlife — with humor, honesty, and zero filters. 📲 Instagram:  ⁨@whyamiyellingpod⁩   #WhyAmIYelling #MidlifePodcast #MenopausePodcast #MomPodcast #BeHappy #MakeGoodChoices #PodcastForWomen #MiddleAgedAndThriving #MomLife #Happiness #Mindset #SelfGrowth #MidlifeMom

    35 min

  7. MAR 2

    Consideration Is a Sign of Respect

    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. We're covering three very different situations where consideration went completely missing: ⚡ The USA Hockey moment — When the men's team laughed it up with the President while their female teammates stood right there, wondering what just happened. We talk about what consideration looks like when you share a team, a room, and a win. 🏠 The Mom Report — The backpack on the stairs. The towel on the floor. The milk with one sip left put back in the fridge. It's never just one thing — it's the accumulation, and what that accumulation says about how much our time and energy is valued. 💔 The Invisible Wife — For every woman who is holding everything together and wondering if anyone notices. This one hits different. Whether you're a frustrated mom, a wife who feels taken for granted, or someone who loves one of those women and wants to do better — this episode is for you.

    28 min

  8. FEB 20

    Listen to your MUTHA!!

    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 bombs about women, power, misogyny, and why we're still not ready for a woman president. And instead of listening, a lot of people dismissed her. Called her negative. Said she was wrong. But here's what I'm learning in midlife: Our elders—especially our elder women—aren't trying to rain on our parade. They're trying to hand us a map for territory they've already crossed. In this episode, I'm getting real about:  ✨ What Michelle actually said and why it matters  ✨ Why we dismiss older women's wisdom (and what we lose when we do)  ✨ The difference between advice and lived experience  ✨ How to listen without losing yourself Because one day? We're going to BE the elders. And if we want the next generation to listen to us, we need to practice listening now. This one's important. #WhyAmIYelling #ListenToYourMutha #MichelleObama #CallHerDaddy #ElderWisdom #Midlife #MiddleAgedWomen #Menopause #WomensWisdom #LifeCoach #PodcastEpisode #WomenSupportingWomen #GenerationalWisdom #MotherKnowsBest #WomenOver40

    33 min
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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. Each episode features real talk, relatable stories, expert guests, and segments you’ll love. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or just a little sweaty for no reason, you’re in the right place. Let’s laugh, vent, and figure this out together. New episodes every week! Subscribe now and join the conversation! Want to share your own Are You KIDDING Me? moment? Send it in, and Krista just might feature (and yell about) it on the show!

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