Preschool Drop-Offs, Frozen Eggs & the Water Buffalo Era
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Preschool Drop-Offs, Frozen Eggs & the Water Buffalo Era

This week, the Geriatric Mamas are covering the full spectrum of womanhood: questionable men, maternal mental health, and apparently a complete inability to safely operate a grill. Jess revisits the trauma of dating a grown man committed to World of Warcraft, and considers whether Mother of Dragons might actually be the strongest possible dating-app aesthetic. Then things get much more serious as Sonia and Jess discuss the ongoing Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis, and the terrifying gaps that can exist between a mother saying “I need help” and actually receiving the level of intervention she needs. They talk about postpartum mental health, sleep deprivation, medication, maternity leave, the testimony coming out of the trial, and the questions the case is raising for them as mothers. And because nobody should leave Geriatric Mamas emotionally devastated, Sonia attempts to bring everyone back to civilization with a wholesome story about Hampton Beach, only for it to reveal what a seagull once stole off her family's grill.

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Postpartum Psychosis, Dating App Delusions & Why Jess Is Banned From the Grill
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Postpartum Psychosis, Dating App Delusions & Why Jess Is Banned From the Grill

This week, the Geriatric Mamas are covering the full spectrum of womanhood: questionable men, maternal mental health, and apparently a complete inability to safely operate a grill. Jess revisits the trauma of dating a grown man committed to World of Warcraft, and considers whether Mother of Dragons might actually be the strongest possible dating-app aesthetic. Then things get much more serious as Sonia and Jess discuss the ongoing Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis, and the terrifying gaps that can exist between a mother saying “I need help” and actually receiving the level of intervention she needs. They talk about postpartum mental health, sleep deprivation, medication, maternity leave, the testimony coming out of the trial, and the questions the case is raising for them as mothers. And because nobody should leave Geriatric Mamas emotionally devastated, Sonia attempts to bring everyone back to civilization with a wholesome story about Hampton Beach, only for it to reveal what a seagull once stole off her family's grill.

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MILF Chats, Hypothetical School Chicken Escapes & a Power Ranger Midlife Crisis
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

MILF Chats, Hypothetical School Chicken Escapes & a Power Ranger Midlife Crisis

This week, Sonia and Jessica begin with the highest form of female affirmation: “You look like a MILF.” Naturally, this leads to an aggressive midday smoky eye critique, a possible podcast rebrand, and a colony of ants apparently stealing false eyelashes for drag night. Because it is somehow already basically Halloween, the moms move into costume planning, pumpkin-spice urgency and Jessica’s deep resistance to Hayden entering his Hulk era. Jessica also revisits Power Rangers, only to discover that millennial nostalgia has limits. Then back-to-school season arrives with the energy of a corporate audit. Sonia shares updates on the family behavior board, including household rules, structured 'consequences', ten-minute resets and the dream of eventually becoming a Gilmore Girls mother-daughter duo—ideally with boundaries, emotional regulation and significantly less caffeine dependency. The episode also includes a medical investigation into Sonia’s ice chewing. From there, things become deeply graceful as Sonia recounts going ass-over-teakettle during a beach photo shoot, while Jessica reveals that she has fallen into enough pools for the pattern to deserve scientific study. Finally, Jessica confronts her greatest weakness: overcommitting. After casually mentioning that she works remotely and lives near Hayden’s school, she is immediately identified as volunteer material and accidentally agrees to help care for the school’s animals.

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Facebook Dating Felons, the Titbit & Tiny Dictators On Carousels
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Facebook Dating Felons, the Titbit & Tiny Dictators On Carousels

This week, Jessica and Sonia are accidentally dressed alike—again—and immediately dive into the very serious injustice of planning a perfect all weather outfit. Jessica shares her brief journey into Facebook Dating, where the options are endless, including at least one man whose background check came with an actual mugshot. Meanwhile, Sonia has reached the “I have Googled parenting strategies because apparently five is the new fifteen” stage of motherhood. She introduces Jessica to a method of parenting that treats defiance like a tactical operation—but with compliments, connection, and significantly less emotional damage than others she's found. Sonia puts the method to the test after Annabelle swings from the antlers of a carousel deer at Funtown, while Jessica shares how she helps Hayden “push the mad out.” They also discuss the pressure millennial moms feel to be endlessly present, emotionally regulated and enthusiastically available for imaginary play—even though their own parents mostly told them to go outside, drink from the hose and return when the streetlights came on. Also covered: the invention of the Titbit, a review of why wearing a Fitbit on your wrist is apparently the Crocs of fitness tracking, children who expose your emotional state with uncomfortable accuracy, and the universal parenting experience of wondering, What the hell was that? before immediately entering the next developmental phase.

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Mountainside Blast Offs, First Day Of School Prep & the Ohio House of Horrors
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Mountainside Blast Offs, First Day Of School Prep & the Ohio House of Horrors

Getting your child ready for kindergarten? Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school shopping, parenting decisions, and everything happening in the world? This week on Geriatric Mamas, Sonia Tapley and Jessica Rizzieri share the funny, chaotic, and heartfelt realities of motherhood after 35.

They discuss preparing for kindergarten, first-day-of-school emotions, custom school shopping, Montessori surprises, the viral mountain rescue everyone is talking about, and the heartbreaking Ohio case involving 16 children rescued from severe abuse and neglect. The episode wraps with favorite wellness finds, parenting reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you're a first-time mom, a mom over 35, navigating kindergarten, or simply looking for honest conversations about parenting and motherhood, this episode is for you.

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Women's 'Health' Harvesting For $40 & Man Made Childbirth Rabbit Holes
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Women's 'Health' Harvesting For $40 & Man Made Childbirth Rabbit Holes

From parenting toddlers and family vacations to periods, pregnancy, childbirth, hormones, and celebrity moms over 50, Sonia and Jessica somehow cover everything women wish someone had talked about sooner. This week, the conversation takes unexpected turns through women's health history, motherhood after 35, internet rabbit holes, and hilarious parenting moments that prove none of us really know what we're doing. If you're looking for honest conversations, relatable mom life, and plenty of laughs, welcome to Geriatric Mamas.

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Heat Waves, Raising Gen Alpha & Why Men Make Everything Weird
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Heat Waves, Raising Gen Alpha & Why Men Make Everything Weird

What happens when millennials become parents? In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica share hilarious parenting stories, toddler adventures, and the everyday chaos of raising Gen Alpha. From Fourth of July mishaps and work-from-home mom life to playground etiquette, building a parenting village, funny mom moments, and navigating modern motherhood after 35, this episode is packed with relatable laughs and honest conversations every millennial mom will appreciate.

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“I Fell Out of a Porta Potty”... and Other Completely Normal Mom Things
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

“I Fell Out of a Porta Potty”... and Other Completely Normal Mom Things

Motherhood is never boring. This week on Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica share hilarious real-life stories about parenting toddlers, surviving public bathrooms, church mom meetups, unsolicited Instagram DMs, true crime, daycare safety concerns, family adventures, and the everyday chaos of motherhood after 35. If you love funny parenting stories, relatable mom life, and honest conversations about raising little kids, this episode is for you.

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Threenager Jumanji: Emotionally Unstable Since Breakfast
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Threenager Jumanji: Emotionally Unstable Since Breakfast

Why are three-year-olds so emotional? In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we dive into the reality of parenting a threenager—from toddler tantrums and emotional meltdowns to growing independence, imagination, and strong-willed behavior. Sonia shares funny parenting stories, practical tips, and insights into childhood development to help parents better understand what is happening during the challenging (and often hilarious) three-year-old stage. If you're raising a toddler and wondering if this behavior is normal, this episode is for you.

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Can We Talk About Postpartum for a Minute?
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Can We Talk About Postpartum for a Minute?

Postpartum is about so much more than the six-week checkup. In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica have an honest conversation about postpartum rage, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, hormonal changes, identity shifts, and the realities of recovery after having a baby. They share personal stories, motherhood challenges, birthday party chaos, and the emotional side of postpartum that many women experience but few openly discuss. If you've ever wondered whether what you're feeling after baby is normal, this episode is for you.

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Reminder From Season 1: Perimenopause = Sexymenopause
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Reminder From Season 1: Perimenopause = Sexymenopause

This week, Sonia and Jessica are talking perimenopause symptoms, getting pregnant during perimenopause, potty training experiences, emotional dance recital moments, navigating major life changes with toddlers, and the general chaos of raising little kids in your late 30s and 40s. It’s funny, emotional, slightly unhinged, and very “are we okay?” energy.

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We’re Back, Mamas!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

We’re Back, Mamas!

This week, Sonia and Jessica are talking perimenopause symptoms, getting pregnant during perimenopause, potty training experiences, emotional dance recital moments, navigating major life changes with toddlers, and the general chaos of raising little kids in your late 30s and 40s. It’s funny, emotional, slightly unhinged, and very “are we okay?” energy.

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The ‘Geriatric’ Glow Up; We’re Changing Everything (Kind Of), But...The Follow Through!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

The ‘Geriatric’ Glow Up; We’re Changing Everything (Kind Of), But...The Follow Through!

On this 100th episode, we're looking back on the wild ride of fertility talk, toddler meltdowns, unsolicited opinions, and real AF conversations that got us to episode 100… but really?! The follow through! We’re not just celebrating the past—we’re spilling what’s coming next. Think: Meet us in the reels, more stories, and a whole new energy for ‘Geriatric’ Mamas. This episode is your backstage pass to where we’re headed—and trust us, you’re gonna want to be along for the ride. This one's for the moms who’ve been with us since day one—and the ones just now finding their people. Listen in, laugh a little, cry if you need to.

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Rock Bottom, Rhinestone Crowns & Pulling Yourself Together with Ginger Howard!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Rock Bottom, Rhinestone Crowns & Pulling Yourself Together with Ginger Howard!

In this episode, we chat with Ginger Howard about second chances, sobriety, and starting over when life feels like it’s gone off the rails. Ginger shares her story of battling alcoholism, the moment she knew she needed to change, and how community support helped her rebuild. We also dive into her journey toward healing through holistic practices, spirituality, and pageantry. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to want more, do the work, and manifest a new life from the ground up. Enjoy!

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Build-A-Bear Meltdowns, Homeschool Updates, and the Harvard Study That Says ‘Hand Them A Sponge’!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Build-A-Bear Meltdowns, Homeschool Updates, and the Harvard Study That Says ‘Hand Them A Sponge’!

In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we explore how to build real confidence in kids through age-appropriate chores, fostering independence, and ditching over-praising. We also share hilarious and honest stories from summer homeschooling, public toddler meltdowns (hello, Build-A-Bear!), and the emotional ups and downs of modern motherhood. If you're a busy mom looking for relatable parenting tips, confidence-building strategies, or just need a laugh while raising toddlers, this episode is for you.

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Pool/Beach Toy Manners, Homeschooling & Raising Kind Little Humans!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

Pool/Beach Toy Manners, Homeschooling & Raising Kind Little Humans!

On this episode, we kick things off with a fun but important chat inspired by @twolittlestolove’s viral reel; yes, we’re talking beach and pool toy manners! Because let’s be honest, teaching our kids how to play respectfully in public spaces is one of those small-but-mighty life skills that sets the tone for lifelong kindness and boundaries. Then we dive into a conversation about homeschooling; what it looks like for our families, what we’ve learned along the way, and how we’re weaving values like self-worth, emotional regulation, and curiosity into the heart of our children’s education. Whether you’re homeschooling full-time, after-schooling, or just curious about what a values-based approach to learning looks like, this one’s for you. Enjoy!

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A Little Mama Vanity, a Lot of Bubbles & One (Possibly Luteal) Serial Killer!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

A Little Mama Vanity, a Lot of Bubbles & One (Possibly Luteal) Serial Killer!

On this episode we’re diving deep and keeping it real—from those flawless filtered selfies to navigating the toddler birthday party pressure. First up, let’s spill the tea on those cringe-worthy moments when we see ourselves in distorted looking photos and the ‘minor’ touch-ups we make in editing. Next, we’re tackling the whirlwind of birthday party chaos: from that picture-perfect balloon arch to the inevitable overthinking of goody bags. We’ll explore the weighty expectations we mamas place on ourselves to conjure up magic for our little ones. Magic moments of Memorial Day weekend, (spoiler: the bubble machine is definitely stealing the spotlight). And just when you thought we’d keep it light, we’re throwing in a twist of true crime: yes, we’re finally unpacking the New England serial killer who’s been making headlines—why this one feels so unsettlingly close to home and possibly just… luteal. Enjoy!

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‘Geriatric’ Coffee Convos: Spilling The #MomTok Tea!
Sonia Tapley Sonia Tapley

‘Geriatric’ Coffee Convos: Spilling The #MomTok Tea!

On this episode, we dive into seven tips to help you feel your absolute best this Summer – get ready for a ‘hot mom Summer’! Sonia opens up about her journey with postpartum swelling and highlights the importance of lymph node drainage for new moms, especially after a C-section. We discuss diet and exercise strategies tailored for women in their late thirties and early forties, as inspired by Sonia’s Massage Therapist. From exploring alternative eating styles found in several ‘blue zone’ countries to embracing the concept of preloading from Dr. McDougall’s Maximum Weight Loss Program, we’re covering it all! And if you find yourself feeling like none of that is doing the trick… well, there’s always fasting or Ozempic! (Just kidding, of course!)

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