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

You’re not too loud. You’re not too much. And you don’t need to shrink yourself to make other people comfortable. In this unapologetic episode of Why Am I Yelling?, Krista gets real about letting go of the exhausting (and frankly pointless) habit of trying to manage other people’s perceptions.

From PTA politics to perimenopause side-eyes, we’re unpacking why middle-aged women are finally saying: “No thanks” to approval addiction. If you’ve ever spiraled over a text message, second-guessed your tone, or downplayed your wins to stay likable—this one’s for you.

Spoiler alert: Your self-worth isn’t up for debate. And someone else’s judgment? That’s their burden, not yours.

🙋‍♀️ Also in this episode:
– The Are You KIDDING Me?! moment featuring someone’s unasked-for comment about Krista’s outfit
– How midlife is the ultimate truth serum
– 3 ways to stop caring what people think (without becoming a jerk)

And we completely forgot to ask What's Dinner? A total brain fog moment for sure!

Don't forget to share this episode with your menopausal mom friends and like us on all social media ‪@whyamiyellingpod‬

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!