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!
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!
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!
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 $50,000 commitment to Baby Quest, the Patients of shuttered fertility clinic are shocked to learn the man who treated them was not a licensed medical doctor; and giving birth at an ‘advanced maternal age’ may have a huge perk… Listen as they weigh in!
We Declare: It’s Going to Be A ‘Hot Mom Summer’; w/o The Ozempic A$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.)
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).
A Prehistoric Birthday Special With BFF Guests Tiff & Mama Manda!
On this Prehistoric Birthday Special episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by surprise guests Tiffany Baynard and Amanda Allen to discuss stories and experiences about aging, keeping children safe at the pool, strangers invading their children’s personal space in stores, answer questions from Instagram followers, aka talk through their memorable (and geriatric millennial) concert experiences and weigh in on emotions surrounding the gender reveal of their children. This episode is proof that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
The Zodiac Signs As Mamas!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the zodiac signs as moms! They’re not experts on astrology, but both love using it as a reference and guessing people’s signs. So, they did some research and found a general consensus on what the signs are like as moms, and also which mom friends you’ll want to (or not want to) schedule play dates with according to your astrological compatibility.
Geriatric Coffee Convos: We’re ‘Old Moms’, Of Course We Talk About It On A Podcast!
On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss a variety of topics including how they got through the two week wait after doing IVF embaby transfers, the latest instagram reel trend (but make it the ‘we’re old moms’ version), they weigh-in on the surrogacy gestational carrier who was asked to terminate a healthy pregnancy by intended parents story, and give an update on the status of their new year’s resolutions.
A Geriatric New Year’s Special!
On this ‘Geriatric New Year’s Special’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they rang in the new year, how 2023 went for them, personal goals for 2024 and goals for the Geriatric Mamas podcast for 2024 and they also share tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions because it’s all about the follow through… We’re not good at that part, but maybe we’re turning a new leaf!
Geriatric Happy Hour: (In)Fertility, Santa Claus & An Update on Paris Hilton!
On this ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss infertility during the holidays, an update on the tragic Tamika Thomas IVF Medication case, Potty training using the Oh Crap! Potty Training Book, 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.
‘Advanced Maternal Aged’ Celebrity Mamas & Their Journeys to Geriatric Mama-hood!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how geriatric celebrity mamas are getting pregnant in their mid-to-late forties. From natural conception to IVF, adoption, egg donor-ship and embryo donor-ship; the stigmas around older celebrity mamas not wanting to share exactly how they conceived. The Geriatric Mamas weigh in on if it’s advanced-maternal-aged celebrity mamas’ responsibility to remind us that we have biological clocks since they’re able to have their babies later in life.
The Very First ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ Episode: A Thanksgiving Treat!
On this first ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’, Sonia and Jessica discuss their rendition of how Thanksgiving started, marking the podcast as ‘explicit content’, both of their family holiday photo sessions were rant worthy, Stassi Shroeder and Tiffany Togo do some real talk about mom struggle shaming and the three official categories of millennial moms, getting toddlers to listen a little, big little toddler feelings, Hilary Swank being called irresponsible for having a baby at the age of forty eight and Christmas presents for toddlers!
Geriatric Coffee Convos: They’re Singing Deck The Halls!
On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica try to sing Mariah Carey’s Christmas song and then move on to discuss the new Geriatric Mamas team member, posts on the Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group, not having bouffants, children behaving a little bit extra when mom enters the room, a beloved geriatric football mama, Kourtney Kardashian giving birth to her baby at the age of forty four and being girl bosses but also the default parents and IVF on the Latest Season of American Horror Stories.