Sleigh Bells Are Ringing & We’re Just Nope, Nope, Noping; It’s A ‘Geriatric’ Rewind!
On this ‘Geriatric’ Rewind episode, we discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, a 2023 update on the tragic Tamika Thomas IVF Medication case, Potty training using the Oh Crap! Potty Training Book, instagram poll results on geriatric celebrity mamas being responsible for reminding us that we have biological clocks, why Paris Hilton decided to go the surrogacy route to have her babies and our thoughts on the viral TikTok video about Mom’s Christmas stockings being empty.
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!
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!
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!
Kris Jenner Wants to Be Pregnant & The Oldest Women Ever to Conceive Naturally!
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!
Geriatric Happy Hour: Why Stassi Schroeder Definitely Needs A Third Baby!
On this Geriatric Happy Hour episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the Marathon Mom being accused of ‘ignoring her children’ as she made her way to the finish line, a pregnant mom’s unique search for baby names, and the heavier load of motherhood during the summer months. The Mamas end by asking listeners to send in their tips for a thriving Summer with children and any experiences with tarot card readings; so send your thoughts to hello@geriatricmamas.com! This episode is not sponsored by Chipotle but if Pat’s Pizza would like to endorse, the Mamas are all in!
Forty & Fertile AF!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss some of the latest fertility and longevity information; also, Sportscaster Erin Andrews is teaming up with Enfamil to announce a $50,000 commitment to Baby Quest, the Patients of shuttered fertility clinic are shocked to learn the man who treated them was not a licensed medical doctor; and giving birth at an ‘advanced maternal age’ may have a huge perk… Listen as they weigh in!
Geriatric Coffee Convos: Happy Mother’s Day; But First, Silver Alert: Lost ‘Grannies’ In the House of Representatives!
On this Geriatric Coffee Convos, Sonia and Jessica discuss the fact that Mother’s Day started on May 1st this year. They weigh-in on a couple of ‘boomer grandmas from the House of Representatives’ who are trying to ruin things for lactation consultants in Connecticut; they share Amber Cimiotti’s refreshing take on the way we speak to children, plus additional ‘hot mom summer’ tips, (incase losing excess body fat is your primary self-care goal before it’s officially swimsuit season).
We Declare: It’s Going to Be A ‘Hot Mom Summer’; w/o The Ozempic A$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!)
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 listen to this geriatric happy hour rant wherever you listen to podcasts!
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.)
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’.
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).
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?
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 moms get flat tires sometimes, societal improvements that need to happen for parents, stat! 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?)
Technology & Screen Time With Alyssa: This Podcast is Now Officially Geriatric!
On this episode Sonia and Jessica are joined by Alyssa, who happens to be a former elementary school teacher, to discuss technology and screen time for little ones. They weigh in on facing the challenges of balancing screen time, parental controls, internet safety, promoting digital well-being, tech-free activities, and educational technology options. They also discuss the fact that geriatric moms are ‘too old’ to have their wisdom teeth removed, at some point Sonia mistakenly calls Khloe Kardashian Kourtney a few times (and no one notices). Also, when in doubt, there’s always Ms. Rachel, so we should all feel #Grateful and #Blessed.