Geriatric Mamas

HOPEisode: A Rewind to Megan’s Story!

On this rewind episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by listener, Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as they share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood, which led her to create her newsletter called The Balance, filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. The Geriatric Mamas also share Gordon & Tana Ramsay’s fertility journey, Sienna Miller’s pregnancy announcement and the meaning of ‘sexy menopause’.
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Rewind to Megan’s Story (12:29)
The Ramsay’s Story (24:34)
Sienna Miller Is Pregnant At 41 (36:08)
What’s Sexy Menopause And What Are The Symptoms?! (41:53)

Geriatric Coffee Convos: Happy Mother's Day; But First, Silver Alert: Lost 'Grannies' In the House of Representatives!

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos, Sonia and Jessica discuss the fact that Mother’s Day started on May 1st this year. They weigh-in on a couple of ‘boomer grandmas from the House of Representatives’ who are trying to ruin things for lactation consultants in Connecticut; they share Amber Cimiotti’s refreshing take on the way we speak to children, plus additional ‘hot mom summer’ tips, (incase you're in a hurry to lose body fat as your primary self-care goal before it’s officially swimsuit season). 
For a full list of resources visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to Coffee Convos… How Did We Get Here? (16:55)
The Actual Welcome to Coffee Convos (19:36)
TW: A Bit of Aggressive Self-Shame… (20:06)
It’s Mother’s Day! (21:49)
A Couple of Grannies in the U.S. House of Representatives Apparently Have A Problem With Licensing Lactation Consultants… They. Are. Shooketh. (24:19)
Talking to Children in A Way that Develops Authentic Speaking Skills (32:05)
Two Year Old Boy Dies When Bouncy House is Carried Away By Wind (37:20)
Additional ‘Hot Mom Summer’ Tips… AKA, The Emergency, Accelerated Results Tips (43:33)

We Declare: It's Going to Be A 'Hot Mom Summer'; w/o The Ozempic A$s! (...We Think)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss seven tips for feeling like your best self this Summer, aka having a ‘hot mom Summer’! Sonia shares her experience with postpartum swelling and the the importance of lymph node drainage for new moms, particularly those who have had a C-section. They weigh-in on diet and exercise tips for women in their late thirties and early forties from Sonia’s Massage Therapist, adopting alternative eating styles from a couple of ‘blue zone’ countries, preloading as described in Dr. McDougall’s Maximum Weight Loss Program; and if none of that works…. there’s always fasting or Ozempic… (Totally kidding!)
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, please visit the show notes here!
 
Topics Discussed on This Episode:
Let’s Get Our ‘Hot Mom Summer’! (15:12)
A Water Retention Situation (17:50)
The Benefits of A Lymphatic Drainage Massage AKA Tip #1 (20:06)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #2 (23:12)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #3 (28:42)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #4 (36:22)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #5 (58:04)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #6 (59:54)
‘H.M.S.’ Tip #7 (01:01:27)

Geriatric Happy Hour: Dear Facebook Friends, Am I In 'Sexy Menopause'?!

On this Geriatric Happy Hour, Sonia and Jessica discuss a variety of topics; including an update on Krissy Anderson’s husband speaking out about her death from sepsis after the stillbirth of their daughter, Sonia’s Facebook question about the maternal health risks of a stillbirth, and the need for more women’s health research. They also weigh-in on a viral instagram post by @OwnItBabe about European parenting and the 28-minute Bluey special that has everyone talking! Bring some bubbles (or some flacid rosé) and tune-in to this geriatric happy hour wherever you listen to podcasts!
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to Happy Hour! (14:49)
Update on Krystal Anderson’s Death From Sepsis After the Stillbirth of Her Baby Girl (16:30)
Reasons for the Development of Maternal Sepsis After Stillbirth; Thank You To the Medical Professionals Who Responded to Our Question on Facebook! (19:56)
A Raging And Also R-Rated Fifteen Minute Deep Dive Into The Lack Of Women’s Health Research (25:11)
@OwnItBabe’s Post About European Parenting; And We Get Into the Comments! (38:57)
The 28-Minute Bluey Special! (1:03:20)
 
 

HOPEisode: Meems’ Story; We Didn’t Plan to Be Super Old Moms… But Here We Are!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Meems from @TwoLittlesToLove! The popular Instagram and TikTok Mama joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her journey to motherhood! Listen as she opens up about her experience with IVF, devastating loss and finally being Mama to her two beautiful miracle babies; aka her two littles to love. Meems also shares her experience with the early stages of parenting a newborn and a toddler at the same time, starting @TwoLittlesToLove and finding the humor in all the shit as a first time mom. Also, visual clutter… the three mamas share their real and raw secrets to getting rid of it.
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The Eclipse From Maine to Texas to California! (2:50)
Meems Is Here! … AKA @TwoLittlesToLove, Excuse Us While We Fan Girl! (5:29)
Meems’ Story (9:56)
Experiencing A C-Section After Having A Vaginal Birth (27:01)
Bringing A New Baby Home To A Toddler & Starting @TwoLittlesToLove (30:25)
Finding The Humor In All The Shit That No One Talks About (32:18)
The Visual Clutter… And How To Get Rid Of It! (34:59)
Content Creation For @TwoLittlesToLove (38:26)

Eating for Fertility: Secrets to Optimizing Ovarian Health with Food!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss nutrients found in certain foods that can improve reproductive health, as well as which foods and substances to avoid while trying to conceive. They also weigh-in on the Mediterranean diet and the Whole30 diet as potential dietary approaches to optimize fertility. Disclaimer: Beef liver might have one of the highest concentrates of folate, (but there are also a supplements for that if you’re not a beef-liver-eating kind of girl.)
For a full list of resources, visit the show notes here!

Geriatric Coffee Convos: Spoiler; Halle Berry Does Not Have Raging Herpes!

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos, Sonia and Jessica discuss a viral TikTok post about the need for separate waiting rooms at OBGYN offices for women who have experienced pregnancy loss, a geriatric celebrity mama baby announcement, Krystal Anderson's passing after a stillbirth, and Halle Berry's experience with ‘sexy menopause’.
For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, please visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to This Coffee-Less Coffee Convos! (10:58)
Separate Waiting Rooms At OBGYN Offices? (11:55)
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Welcomed Their Second Baby Last Weekend! (19:52)
Krystal Anderson, A Former Cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, Died Following the Stillbirth of Her Daughter (24:24)
Halle Berry’s Doctor Told Her that She Had The Worst Case of Herpes He’s Ever Seen. (31:25)
The Funny Shit Doctor’s Say (43:34)
A Little After Show About The Zodiac Signs As Mamas Episode (45:01)

2024 Parenting Trends: A Millennial & ‘Geriatric Gen Z’ Mixed Tape!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the parenting trends that have emerged in 2024. They weigh in on setting strict baby boundaries, nesting parties over baby showers, the gentle parenting revolution, the rise of weed moms vs. wine moms, grandparents choosing unconventional titles and pregnancy announcements vs. hard launching babies. (Like Paris Hilton; not NASA).
For more resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hey Geriatric Mamas! (17:07)
Setting Strict Baby Boundaries (18:15)
Nesting Parties (24:01)
Is Gentle Parenting Out? (40:14)
Unwinding After A Busy Day (49:06)
Custom Grandparent Names (55:57)
Opting Out of Pregnancy Announcements (1:04:03)
A Very Geriatric Bonus Track (1:15:25)

Who Are They Calling Geriatric?! With Mariela De Santiago!

On this episode Sonia and Jessica are joined by Mariela De Santiago from the Mama Wears Athleisure podcast, they dive into what it’s like being ‘geriatric mamas’, exactly when they heard the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’ for the first time, whether or not the phrase is actually being phased out and they weigh in on the replacement phrase… is it really that much better?
For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome Mama Wears Athleisure! (1:54)
When Was the First Time You Heard the Term ‘Geriatric’? (3:20)
Is the Term ‘Geriatric Pregnancy’ Really Being Phased Out? (9:06)
Is the New Term ‘Advanced Maternal Age’ Better? (13:37)
Stories From Women Who’ve Had Babies Later In Life (19:55)

Geriatric Happy Hour: Significant Others Need Not Listen; There's Nothing to See Here!

On this Geriatric Happy Hour, Sonia and Jessica discuss geriatric wisdom tooth recovery, reasons why mamas get flat tires sometimes, societal improvements that need to happen for parents, (you’re welcome)! Self-validation as moms, things they know in their forties that they wish they knew in their twenties- and also some Easter basket ideas, because Easter is in March for some reason this year; (wtf?)
For a full list of resources, please check the show notes here!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to this Geriatric Happy Hour (22:56)
Societal Improvements That Need to Happen for Moms and Parents in General (23:32)
Self-Validation for Moms (38:50)
Truths we know in our 40s we wish we knew in our 20s (49:20)
Easter Is In March… A Bit of a Rant… This is Not Sunday School, Sonia Used to Be the Real Easter Bunny (01:01:47)
When The Easter Basket Ideas Topic Actually Begins, Minus the Crocs (01:06:09)