In this episode, we’re talking about the lifeline that keeps so many of us afloat during the absolute madness of midlife: female friendship. Between juggling careers, raising kids, managing aging parents, and riding the hormonal rollercoaster (hot flash, anyone?), having a tight crew of women who just get it isn’t just nice—it’s non-negotiable.

🤬 In this week’s “Are You KIDDING Me?” segment, Krista unpacks the wild reality that during the most emotionally intense chapter of our lives, we’re somehow expected to do it all without falling apart—without talking about how vital our friendships really are. Spoiler alert: we're not falling apart, but we are texting each other about it. Constantly.

🤔 Then, in “Here’s the Thing...”, Krista reflects on the sacredness of the group chat, the power of being seen by people who knew you before you needed reading glasses, and why texting your best friend a meme about menopause might actually be more therapeutic than your last OB-GYN visit.

🔥 There's DEF a hot flash moment to talk about in this episode

🍽️ And finally: “What’s for Dinner?” (LOL—Krista has no idea. Probably cereal. Again.)

Get ready to laugh, cry, and text your bestie after this one.

🧡 Subscribe, share, and let us know: what’s your sacred friendship ritual?

Until next week...

🫶 Loveyoubye!

In this very first episode of Why Am I Yelling?, host Krista Rizzo pulls back the curtain on life as a middle-aged, menopausal mom who’s doing her best to navigate the hormonal rollercoaster, parenting teens, marriage, career pivots, and the relentless mystery of “what’s for dinner?” With her signature mix of humor, honesty, and heart, Krista shares why she launched this podcast, what listeners can expect, and why YELLING (metaphorically and sometimes literally) might just be the battle cry of an entire generation of women. Buckle up — this isn’t your mother’s midlife crisis. It’s loud, it’s real, and it’s about damn time we talked about it.

Segments include:

🤬 Are you KIDDING me? In this segment we're talking about the things that are driving us crazy at the moment. We're sharing the outrageous, frustrating, or hilarious midlife/menopause/parenting or societal moment that makes you want to yell.

🤔 Here's the thing...Your response and real-talk breakdown of the kidding me situation. Whether it’s calling out the absurdity, offering advice, or just commiserating, this is where you lay it all out—no filter, just truth.

🗣 Guest Conversations - Experts, fellow moms, mental health professionals, business owners, and friends sharing personal stories, insights, and advice through lighthearted debates or vent sessions

🔥 Hot Flash Moment - This is where YOU come in!!
A funny, relatable, or inspiring menopause/midlife moment from listener-submitted stories or a personal anecdote

📣 Mom’s YELL of the Week - a quick-fire YELL about something ridiculous (ex: why can’t kids find anything in the fridge?!). Send in your own YELLS!!

🍽️ What's Dinner? Food is love for me and that means I want to know what you're eating (and I'll share with you what I'm feeding my people too!) for dinner, or breakfast, or lunch, or dessert, really for anything...your favorite recipes, indulgences or go to snack (that's not your kids leftovers!).

And that's it! Please subscribe on YouTube, like us on Instagram and TikTok @whyamiyellingpod and share us out with your peeps! Let's keep the conversation about mid-life and all the things that come with it fun, engaging and entertaining!

❤️ Loveyoubye!