Having Mom Friends Helps You Live Longer & Happier; It’s Science!
On this episode we’ll be sharing Hayden’s new nickname for Sonia, Grammys excitement, shopping trips at Target with Santa HoHo-ing everywhere, toddlers using large trend words, Jess’s hunch about Hallmark movies for littles, all Libras needing balance (even the two year old ones), how we’re going to be handling election convos, and how science is proving that having girlfriends/ mom friends helps you live longer and happier! Enjoy!
‘Geriatric’ Coffee Convos; Who’s Living Their Best ‘Beautiful Flannel Life’ With Us This Holiday Season?!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas talk about the app that their friends and family are using to track their kids, recap their very surprising pumpkin patch experience and then they lean in to Christmas with their rendition of the Hallmark Movie Countdown… mostly for the November 9th release about a pair of BFFs who seem to have a lot to accomplish this holiday season. Also, it’s Fertility week in the UK, so the Mamas highlight one British article with fertility myths to weigh in on. And finally, they discuss what’s on the podcast schedule for the holidays and how to find fun local holiday events to celebrate with your family and friends! Enjoy Mama!
BFF Road Trip w/ A Toddler & The True Crime Podcasts That Kept Us Going!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas share the events that took place during their road trip from Texas to Maine, including the challenges they faced during the journey and the unexpected adventures along the way. They discuss the realities of traveling with a toddler and the humorous but also terrifying moments that will forever be remembered. They reflect on late-night hotel horrors, discuss their favorite true crime podcasts for the drive, and share hilarious moments like videoing prank calls with their friends during their stop in North Carolina before finishing the drive home to set-up up for Hayden’s Two Let the Dogs Out birthday party!
Fertility Fails & Cell Phone Safety; Kids Today Are Built Different!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas open the episode talking about Comedian Jenny Yang sharing a series of photos, holding the ever-popular letter board with her fertility failures and then they discuss the viral Bike Video by the Spain based sportswear brand Siroko which went viral because of parent’s growing concerns about giving children cell phones due to the risk of addiction and the loss of childhood; they talk about the age requirements most parents set for their children to have cell phones vs. their preparation and maturity level requirements. Enjoy Mamas!
HOPEisode: Lyndsay’s Story!
This episode Sonia and Jessica are bringing you the inspiring HOPEisode story of Lyndsay Kalista written in her own words for LiveHealthy.MUHealth.org. Lyndsay is a nurse and IBCLC Lactation Consultant at MU Health Care and a Mama who endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating loss before finally being blessed with her miracle baby! Sonia and Jessica open the episode with some encouraging stories for women who have gone through IVF resulting in one viable embryo ready for transfer! Thank you for listening and enjoy!
Things Millennials Are Teaching Their Kids That They Were NOT Taught & They’re Spicy About It!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas open the episode by momsplaining the new parenting style that’s making its way into the spotlight, how to teach children important life lessons before they think you’re uncool, and then they dive into the viral Instagram post by @mamapsychologists about what millennial parents are teaching their children that they were NOT taught. It’s no secret that millennials feel spicy about this topic, they probably all need therapy, most are a little bitter tbh, slightly emotionally unstable; and of course, paranoid about leaving a spec of food on their plates at dinner time; but overall, they’re doing okay. Enjoy!
Surviving Your Postpartum Era; Despite The Sparkly New Warning Label On… Parenting!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas explore three postpartum challenges that many new mamas face while taking care of their newborns, with insights and encouraging thoughts from moms who have felt the same! Sonia and Jessica also confront the major parenting elephant in the room, they’ve really been dragging their feet on this one; but they’re finally diving in to the new warning label that’s been placed on parenting. Crediting Dr. Becky, AKA ‘The Millennial Parenting Whisperer’, for reaching out to the man himself to put forth some solutions and actionable strategies to help parents survive… well… parenting; IYKYK. They also share one of Dr. Becky’s very insightful instagram reels to help you help your toddler through some big big feelings without the cortisol spike. Enjoy!
‘Pregnancy Is Not My Skill’ with Guest, Victoria Fritz From BabyBumps!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas are joined by Victoria Fritz to discuss Selena Gomez’s recent conversation with Vanity Fair about her future journey to motherhood, Victoria’s path to surrogacy, the full surrogacy process, what to expect if you’re considering surrogacy, lactation induction, IVF in real life, Victoria’s new surrogacy app called BabyBumps™ and so much more on surrogacy life behind the scenes. All things surrogacy, all things ‘pregnancy is not my skill’, very Handmaid’s Tale... Enjoy!
The Emotional Dilemma Of Extra Embryos After IVF Fertility Treatments!
On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas discuss one of the growing struggles that many mamas are facing with the advances in fertility treatments. IVF has brought new hope to women who are struggling to conceive; and now, many are facing an unanticipated emotional dilemma: what to do with the extra embryos that they worked so hard to create. Sonia and Jessica present a question from a mama on the Mums Over 40 Facebook Group about what to do with her extra embryos, then they talk through the options and how to choose the right one for you, should you find yourself in the position of multiple miracle em-babies. Enjoy!
The Fun Mom Fall Experience Checklist To Do With Your Littles And Mom Friends Too!
Sonia and Jessica share the fun mom Fall experience checklist to do with your littles and mom friends this season! The Mamas start with a chat about the unhinged Netflix series ‘Baby Fever’ and what makes it worth your watch! Next, they dive into Fall; the ten best Fall things to do with your little ones, friends and family this season! It’s the first week of September! So, if you start this list now, you might get to enjoy most of it before the Halloween costume shopping… and/or DIYing takes over! If you’re pregnant with your first or on your way to your miracle baby, still have all these amazing Fall experiences, but make them adult style! Enjoy Mama!
A ‘Geriatric’ Anniversary Special; You’ve Laughed And Cried With Us For One Full Year!
Join Sonia and Jessica for this ‘Geriatric’ Anniversary Special! You went to your doctor, you told them you wanted to have a baby over the age of thirty five… So, they ran a few tests… and then they called you some very offensive names. You thought to yourself… ‘who are they calling geriatric?!’ And then you found the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas podcast and laughed and cried through an entire year’s worth of fertility and motherhood stories! This episode is a list of your top ten favorite moments from the first year of the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas podcast; plus a restaurant in California gave a toddler wine instead of juice?! Happy anniversary, Mamas! Enjoy!
Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked; A ‘Geriatric’ Rewind!
Join Sonia and Jessica for a very fun ‘Geriatric’ Rewind episode! If you think you’ve already heard all the crazy pregnancy myths… have you really? There are so many good ones in the episode from way back called: Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked! From predicting your baby’s gender to hairy orange babies… and karmic revenge styes! If you have any crazy myths to add to the list, please send them in to hello@geriatricmamas.com and let The ‘Geriatric’ Mamas know if you think they’re myths or actually facts! Enjoy the episode!
HOPEisode: Nikki’s Story; Happy Anniversary ‘Geriatric’ Mamas!
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!
Researchers Say They Might Have Discovered How To Prolong Fertility & Delay ‘Sexy Menopause’!
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!
‘Geriatric’ Happy Hour: Athlete Mamas Are Conquering Paris!
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!
Parenting In Real Life; Millennials Share What It’s Really Like to Be A parent!
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!
‘Geriatric’ Coffee Convos: We’re Just Living On The Headlines This Week!
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!
HOPEisode: Kathee’s Story!
oin 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!
Geriatric Happy Hour: Where’s My Sprinkle Party?!
Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Happy Hour filled with the latest motherhood stories! They share priceless parenting advice from grieving mom, Kallie Wright and warn parents about 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!
HOPEisode: Carli’s Story!
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!