Geriatric Mamas

’Geriatric’ Mamas is the original, real and raw podcast empowering women over 35 to embrace pregnancy and motherhood. Join hosts Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Welch Tapley as they share authentic fertility stories, insightful motherhood news and entertaining motherhood moments from guests, listeners and social media!

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Episodes

Thursday Aug 15, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this ‘Geriatric’ Anniversary HOPEisode! The Mamas share an inspiring fertility journey written for CBS News by Nikki Battiste, a CBS News National Correspondent and a Mama who, after having her first child, endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating loss before finally being blessed with her second miracle baby. Sonia and Jessica open the episode with some ‘Geriatric’ Mamas Anniversary updates that you wont want to miss! Happy Anniversary Mamas, and thank you for listening! Enjoy!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
(1:46) Happy Anniversary ‘Geriatric’ Mamas
(3:25) Thank You For All Your Support
(4:11) Podcast Anniversary Updates You Need to Know
(6:19) Nikki’s Story; A Mama’s Journey to Her Miracle Baby
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this exciting conversation about the possible near future of fertility treatments! The Mamas start with a discussion about Olympic Fencer, Nada Hafez, who competed at seven months pregnant, the French Pole Vaulter who didn’t quite make it over the pole, and how to know if you’re in ‘sexy menopause’ or not. Next, they dive into how researchers are hoping to extend a woman’s fertile years by up to five years! They also talk about The Hills Alum, Whitney Port sharing her next fertility chapter with women on instagram, and why you’ll love her if you don’t already! Tune-in anywhere you listen to podcasts, and enjoy!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
(1:01) If You Want to Know Why Jess Is Not In Charge of Marketing
(3:44) A Look At What’s Actually Going On Behind The Scenes
(5:43) Nada Hafez, Olympic Fencer Who Competed At Seven Months Pregnant
(7:50) A Super Uncomfortable Conversation About A Pregnant Person At Our Beauty School Who Needed A New Doctor… Maybe Just Skip This Part
(8:54) If You Haven’t Heard About The Pole Vaulter Who Didn’t Quite Make it Over The Pole, Maybe Don’t Skip This Part, This One’s For You
(11:45) How To Know If You’re In ‘Sexy Menopause’, Or Not
(16:43) You’ve Made It to The Real Intro, Welcome To Episode 57
(18:25) How Researchers Are Hoping to Prolong Fertility and Delay ‘Sexy Menopause’
(23:00) Whitney Port Is Sharing Her Fertility Journey, And Why You’ll Love Her If You Don’t Already
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Happy Hour filled with current motherhood news stories including an Olympic Village upgrade in Paris for athlete mamas and their babies! Speaking of the Olympics, are there any ‘Geriatric Mamas’ competing this year?! And finally, the Mamas weigh-in on a controversial ScaryMommy.com article about communal co-mothering relationship boundaries within friend and family ‘villages’. Cheers, Mamas!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
You Can 100% Email Sonia & Jess With Your Geriatric Mamas T-Shirt Quote Ideas… Hello@GeriatricMamas.com (02:24)
What It’s Like to Run A Podcast with Your BFF (04:13)
Rant: When Your House is Going on The Market And You’re OCD AF (06:48)
Weekends When You Live In Maine (16:37)
What To Drink For Happy Hour When You Don’t Want A Hangover (18:32)
Toddler TV Shows That Will Make You Cringe (22:10)
It’s Happy Hour, Mamas (27:00)
Athlete Mamas Are Conquering Paris… With An Upgrade (27:25)
Are There Any ‘Geriatric Mamas’ Competing (33:07)
When ‘Cute Communal’ Co-Mamas Correct Your Child’s Behavior (38:02)
The ‘Geriatric’ Post Happy Hour Show (51:16)
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this real af chat about what parenting is like! The Mamas start with a discussion about the late night mama stories they’ve exchanged this week including Kylie Kelce setting the record straight on her non-pregnancy, pregnancy rumors and thirteen year old Aubreigh Wyatt’s tragic bullying story. Next, they open up about their personal parenting experiences and reveal what the Geriatric Mamas Community shared via story replies, emails and comments. They also read what other millennials had to say about the reality of parenting in a recent BuzzFeed.com article written by NYC-based lifestyle writer, Fabiana Buontempo. Enjoy!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
(2:01) Kylie Kelce Sets the Record Straight
(8:52) Aubreigh Wyatt’s Tragic Bullying Story & Childhood Brain Development
(18:41) Intro to Parenting with the Geriatric Mamas’s Community
(19:16) Carrie Brummer’s Motherhood Story
(37:35) What Parenting Is Like According to the BuzzFeed.com Community
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Coffee Convos filled with current motherhood news stories! They share their latest toddler mom stories of bathroom spray and ranch dressing mishaps, and weigh-in on a variety of topics including the docu-series trending on Netflix, “The Man With 1000 Kids,” a pregnant woman’s reaction to her sister sharing her baby’s incredibly odd name, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s latest announcement… SHE’S PREGNANT! Enjoy, Mamas!
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HOPEisode - Kathee's Story

Thursday Jul 11, 2024

Thursday Jul 11, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this inspiring HOPEisode sent in by Kathee, a Mama who endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating heartbreak before finally being blessed with her miracle babies. She also shares why she decided to wait before having children and her thoughtful advice for women who are still on their journey to motherhood. Sonia and Jessica open the episode with life updates including their latest ‘feral toddler’ stories, Jessica’s foundation application tips and what’s been keeping Sonia somewhat calm over the last couple of weeks with minimal childcare. Enjoy!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
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3:14 Feral Toddlers on the Loose!
13:13 Rosé Tinted Glasses
16:57 Jessica’s Skincare & Foundation Tips
19:48 Final Life Update, We Promise!
22:34 Welcome to this HOPEisode!
22:51 Kathee’s Story!
23:17 Cholestasis of Pregnancy
29:27 What Kathee Loves About Being A Geriatric Mama And Why She Waited
29:45 Kathee’s Advice for Women Who Are Still on Their Journey to Motherhood
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Happy Hour filled with the latest motherhood news stories! They share priceless parenting advice from grieving mom, Kallie Wright and warn parents with a recent life or death toddler mistake that happened to someone in Sonia’s family. They weigh-in on this month’s story of a man who refused to swap plane seats with a visibly pregnant woman, chat about a Matron-of-Honor in Georgia who was surprised by the Bride after she had just given birth, and they ask themselves… would we have wanted a heads up from our husbands so we could look cute for the cameras? Also, how in the world did Mindy Kaling give birth to her third baby without anyone knowing for four whole months?!  Cheers Mamas!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
Cheers Mamas! (13:46)
Kallie Wright’s Priceless Parenting Advice (14:46)
PSA on Tiny Magnets; Our Second Hand Experience (23:28)
Man Refusing to Give Up His Seat to Pregnant Woman is Being Backed by Social Media (29:05)
Matron of Honor Who Was Surprised in The Hospital After Giving Birth (34:13)
Hospital Photographer Experiences (39:31)
Mindy Kaling Gave Birth…. In February! (43:54)
Where’s My Sprinkle Party?! (47:26)
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HOPEisode: Carli’s Story!

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read an inspiring HOPEisode fertility journey written for Women’s Health Magazine by pro soccer player, Carli Lloyd who helped the United States Women’s National Team win two World Cups in 2015 and 2019, and two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. In recent years, she's been on a secret journey involving unexplained infertility and multiple rounds of IVF treatments. Listen as the Mamas share her incredible journey to geriatric mama-hood, also ways to numb the progesterone shot pain and why Mike might be receiving some scratchy wool boxers this month!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
Topics discussed in this episode:
HOPEisode Intro (13:18)
Carli’s Story (14:20)
Making Progesterone Injections A Little Bit Better (34:56)
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica weigh in on Kris Jenner’s recent revelation that she would ‘love to get pregnant again’, why the topic came up for her, plus Khloe’s reaction to the thought of her mom having another baby.  The Mamas share the names, ages and stories of some of the oldest women in the world who were able to conceive naturally!
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Topics Discussed on This Episode:
This is an episode of hope! (12:00)
Intro to This Geriatric AF Episode 50! (12:38)
Does Kris Jenner Want to Be Pregnant Again?! (13:14)
The Oldest Women Ever to Conceive Naturally (21:20)
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HOPEisode: Denise's Story!

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read an inspiring HOPEisode fertility story submitted by Geriatric Mamas listener, Denise, who welcomed her miracle baby girl at the age of fifty three. The Mamas also share a beautiful story submitted by a listener who is still on her journey to mama-hood. Listen as they discuss the impact of sharing your story with other women despite the silence and stigma around fertility, miscarriage and being ‘advanced maternal aged’. You never know who you’ll meet, and what you’ll learn along the way. Also, their tarot card reading experience was truly something to talk about! Tune-in wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Topics discussed in this episode:
HOPEisode Intro! (8:26)
Intro to Denise’s Story (9:46)
Kristen’s Journey (10:02)
Denise’s Story (14:13)
The Silence & Stigma of Fertility Struggles and Miscarriage (17:03)
Tarot Card Reading With Ginger Howard (19:07)
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