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Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasPOV: You've Experienced The Awkward Interview Pause After Disclosing You Have A Child!In this episode, we share our girls' night experience shopping at a Portland, Maine metaphysical shop with dinner nearby before diving in to Sonia's journey of applying and interviewing for a career she's passionate about. We emphasize tailoring resumes, preparing for interviews, and the challenges moms face in the hiring processes. We discuss company culture, biases around family in the workplace, and the need for transparency in interviews from Jessica’s expert point of view as an employment recruiter. Sonia discloses what her experience has motivated her to create, it’s ambitious but will be worth it. Enjoy! Th...
2025-02-061h 07Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasPOV: You've Experienced The Awkward Interview Pause After Disclosing You Have A Child!In this episode, we share our girls' night experience shopping at a Portland, Maine metaphysical shop with dinner nearby before diving in to Sonia's journey of applying and interviewing for a career she's passionate about. We emphasize tailoring resumes, preparing for interviews, and the challenges moms face in the hiring processes. We discuss company culture, biases around family in the workplace, and the need for transparency in interviews from Jessica’s expert point of view as an employment recruiter. Sonia discloses what her experience has motivated her to create, it’s ambitious but will be worth it. Enjoy! Th...
2025-02-061h 07Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHygge (AKA Hyoo-guh); But Make It For Moms!In this episode we share the chronicles of Sonia’s recent flu experience, try out our new microphones, and describe Jessica’s new sweater before getting into our chat about the concept of ‘Hygge’, a Scandinavian lifestyle emphasizing coziness and contentment; with and emphasis on hygge for mamas! We talk about balancing hormones with some of our favorite hygge activities, creating a cozy home atmosphere, self-care rituals and how hygge can be taken outside, to your social gatherings with children and to work! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of...
2025-01-2343 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHygge (AKA Hyoo-guh); But Make It For Moms!In this episode we share the chronicles of Sonia’s recent flu experience, try out our new microphones, and describe Jessica’s new sweater before getting into our chat about the concept of ‘Hygge’, a Scandinavian lifestyle emphasizing coziness and contentment; with and emphasis on hygge for mamas! We talk about balancing hormones with some of our favorite hygge activities, creating a cozy home atmosphere, self-care rituals and how hygge can be taken outside, to your social gatherings with children and to work! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of...
2025-01-2343 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a...
2024-10-1030 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a...
2024-10-1030 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasSurviving 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; I...
2024-09-2638 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasSurviving 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; I...
2024-09-2638 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this...
2024-08-1530 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this...
2024-08-1530 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric Mamas'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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  Join us o...
2024-08-0151 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric Mamas'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! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  Join us o...
2024-08-0151 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Kathee's StoryJoin 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscrib...
2024-07-1133 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Kathee's StoryJoin 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! Thanks for listening! Please subscrib...
2024-07-1133 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Happy Hour: Where’s My Sprinkle Party?!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 cou...
2024-07-0450 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Happy Hour: Where’s My Sprinkle Party?!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 cou...
2024-07-0450 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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! ...
2024-06-0635 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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! ...
2024-06-0635 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWe Declare: It's Going to Be A 'Hot Mom Summer'; w/o The Ozempic A$s! (...We Think)On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss seven tips for feeling like your best self this Summer, aka having a ‘hot mom Summer’! Sonia shares her experience with postpartum swelling and the the importance of lymph node drainage for new moms, particularly those who have had a C-section. They weigh-in on diet and exercise tips for women in their late thirties and early forties from Sonia’s Massage Therapist, adopting alternative eating styles from a couple of ‘blue zone’ countries, preloading as described in Dr. McDougall’s Maximum Weight Loss Program; and if none of that works…. there’s always fasting o...
2024-05-081h 14Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWe Declare: It's Going to Be A 'Hot Mom Summer'; w/o The Ozempic A$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 o...
2024-05-081h 14Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 tune-in to this geriatric happy hour wherever you listen to podcasts! For a full...
2024-04-251h 15Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 tune-in to this geriatric happy hour wherever you listen to podcasts! For a full...
2024-04-251h 15Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric Mamas2024 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). For more resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode: Hey Geriatric Mamas! (17:07) Setting Strict Baby Boundaries (18:15) Nesting Parties (24:01) Is Gentle Parenting Out? (40:14)
2024-03-281h 18Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric Mamas2024 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). For more resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode: Hey Geriatric Mamas! (17:07) Setting Strict Baby Boundaries (18:15) Nesting Parties (24:01) Is Gentle Parenting Out? (40:14)
2024-03-281h 18Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWho 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? For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Mama Wears Athleisure! (1:54) When Was the First Time Y...
2024-03-2132 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWho 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? For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Mama Wears Athleisure! (1:54) When Was the First Time Y...
2024-03-2132 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 why mamas get flat tires sometimes, societal improvements that need to happen for parents, (you’re welcome)! 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?) For a full list of resources, please check the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to this Geriatric Happy Hour (22:56) Societal Imp...
2024-03-141h 21Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 why mamas get flat tires sometimes, societal improvements that need to happen for parents, (you’re welcome)! 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?) For a full list of resources, please check the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to this Geriatric Happy Hour (22:56) Societal Imp...
2024-03-141h 21Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasTechnology & 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 #Gratef...
2024-03-071h 10Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasTechnology & 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 #Gratef...
2024-03-071h 10Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Coffee Convos & Happy Hour Mash Up: The Alabama Embryo Ruling & Screen Time Faves!On this Geriatric Coffee Convos and Happy Hour Mash Up, Sonia and Jessica discuss who’s drinking what beverage, weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling about embryos, the pros and cons of their children’s past and current favorite tv shows, the reality of screen time, mommy blogger Ruby Franke, the Gabriel Fernandez case and binge-worthy tv shows for after the babies go to bed. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to this Geriatric Mash Up...
2024-02-291h 17Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Coffee Convos & Happy Hour Mash Up: The Alabama Embryo Ruling & Screen Time Faves!On this Geriatric Coffee Convos and Happy Hour Mash Up, Sonia and Jessica discuss who’s drinking what beverage, weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling about embryos, the pros and cons of their children’s past and current favorite tv shows, the reality of screen time, mommy blogger Ruby Franke, the Gabriel Fernandez case and binge-worthy tv shows for after the babies go to bed. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to this Geriatric Mash Up...
2024-02-291h 17Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasA 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 (& geriatric millennial) concert experiences and weigh in on emotions surrounding the gender reveal of their children. In summary, this episode is proof that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. For a full list of resources and photos mentioned, please visit the show note...
2024-02-221h 16Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasA 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 (& geriatric millennial) concert experiences and weigh in on emotions surrounding the gender reveal of their children. In summary, this episode is proof that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. For a full list of resources and photos mentioned, please visit the show note...
2024-02-221h 16Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasExperiencing & Coping with Loss: Courtney's Story!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Courtney, aka Adam’s fabulous Aunt. Her name has been mentioned several times on the podcast and she’s the reason why ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ was created. Courtney is joining the Geriatric Mamas to share the story of her two beautiful angel babies, being their mama, coping with loss and the unimaginable grief of loosing her children to SMA Type One in infancy. Also, the state in which Jessica showed up to meet Adam’s family for the first time, (photo in the show notes for your enjoyment). For a list...
2024-02-151h 58Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasExperiencing & Coping with Loss: Courtney's Story!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Courtney, aka Adam’s fabulous Aunt. Her name has been mentioned several times on the podcast and she’s the reason why ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ was created. Courtney is joining the Geriatric Mamas to share the story of her two beautiful angel babies, being their mama, coping with loss and the unimaginable grief of loosing her children to SMA Type One in infancy. Also, the state in which Jessica showed up to meet Adam’s family for the first time, (photo in the show notes for your enjoyment). For a list...
2024-02-151h 58Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThe 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. For a full list of resources, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Hey Geriatric Mamas! (4:24) We’re So Ex...
2024-02-081h 01Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThe 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. For a full list of resources, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Hey Geriatric Mamas! (4:24) We’re So Ex...
2024-02-081h 01Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 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. For a complete list of resources mentioned on this episode please visit the show notes here!  Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome...
2024-02-011h 18Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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 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. For a complete list of resources mentioned on this episode please visit the show notes here!  Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome...
2024-02-011h 18Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Nichole's StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by Nichole, Alyssa and Jessica’s high school friend. Nichole recently turned forty and her miracle rainbow baby boy is due in March of 2024! Listen as the Geriatric Mamas share her struggle and journey to become a mama later in life and the words that came out of her OBGYN’s mouth. The Geriatric Mamas also weigh in on ‘older mom’ instagram posts by Blogger Victoria Bye and and Digital Creator Courtney Brennan! (Hashtag: ImNotOldAmI and DoOtherOlderMomsFeelThisWayOrIsItJustMe question mark. exclamation point.) For a full list of resource...
2024-01-2546 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Nichole's StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by Nichole, Alyssa and Jessica’s high school friend. Nichole recently turned forty and her miracle rainbow baby boy is due in March of 2024! Listen as the Geriatric Mamas share her struggle and journey to become a mama later in life and the words that came out of her OBGYN’s mouth. The Geriatric Mamas also weigh in on ‘older mom’ instagram posts by Blogger Victoria Bye and and Digital Creator Courtney Brennan! (Hashtag: ImNotOldAmI and DoOtherOlderMomsFeelThisWayOrIsItJustMe question mark. exclamation point.) For a full list of resource...
2024-01-2546 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasBaby Booty: It’s More Than A Baby Wearing Workout! With Mompreneur Guest Molly Brubaker!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Molly Brubaker, the Founder of Baby Booty, as well as Alyssa Graham, the Baby Booty Studio Manager in Portland and Geriatric Mamas Marketing and Promotions Manager to discuss creating a business and community around your passion, being a mompreneur- the good, the bad, (the yogurt fingers). What Baby Booty is, who it’s for, and why we’re going to get off our booties and go, toddlers and all! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!   Top...
2024-01-1848 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasBaby Booty: It’s More Than A Baby Wearing Workout! With Mompreneur Guest Molly Brubaker!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Molly Brubaker, the Founder of Baby Booty, as well as Alyssa Graham, the Baby Booty Studio Manager in Portland and Geriatric Mamas Marketing and Promotions Manager to discuss creating a business and community around your passion, being a mompreneur- the good, the bad, (the yogurt fingers). What Baby Booty is, who it’s for, and why we’re going to get off our booties and go, toddlers and all! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!   Top...
2024-01-1848 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasA Geriatric New Years 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! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode click here. Topics discussed in this episode: How We Rang In The New Year (12...
2024-01-111h 10Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasA Geriatric New Years 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! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode click here. Topics discussed in this episode: How We Rang In The New Year (12...
2024-01-111h 10Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHow to Survive the the ‘5th Trimester’ with Dr. Stephanie Thrower!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a baby and how to cope! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode:
2024-01-041h 37Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHow to Survive the the ‘5th Trimester’ with Dr. Stephanie Thrower!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a baby and how to cope! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!   Topics discussed in this episode:
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Geriatric MamasBuilding Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode...
2023-12-2849 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasBuilding Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode...
2023-12-2849 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Megan’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by our listener Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as we share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood that led her to create her new newsletter called The Balance, which is filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. The Geriatric Mamas also share Gordon & Tana Ramsay’s fertility journey, Sienna Miller’s pregnancy announcement and the meaning of ‘sexy menopause’. For a full list of resources mentioned on this epi...
2023-12-2156 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Megan’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by our listener Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as we share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood that led her to create her new newsletter called The Balance, which is filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. The Geriatric Mamas also share Gordon & Tana Ramsay’s fertility journey, Sienna Miller’s pregnancy announcement and the meaning of ‘sexy menopause’. For a full list of resources mentioned on this epi...
2023-12-2156 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Happy Hour: (In)Fertility, Santa Claus & An Update on Paris Hilton!On this ‘Geriatric Coffee Convos turned Happy Hour’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, an 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. For a complete list of resources mentio...
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Geriatric MamasGeriatric Happy Hour: (In)Fertility, Santa Claus & An Update on Paris Hilton!On this ‘Geriatric Coffee Convos turned Happy Hour’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, an 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. For a complete list of resources mentio...
2023-12-141h 21Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Maria’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Maria. Maria is a teacher and consultant who helps homeschool parents and students navigate their educational experience. Maria welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty four. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to almost geriatric mama-hood including her experience working with Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, including information about The Home School Admin and Dr. Corina Dunlap, please click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome...
2023-12-0739 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode: Maria’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Maria. Maria is a teacher and consultant who helps homeschool parents and students navigate their educational experience. Maria welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty four. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to almost geriatric mama-hood including her experience working with Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, including information about The Home School Admin and Dr. Corina Dunlap, please click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome...
2023-12-0739 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric Mamas‘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. For all resources mentioned in this episode including some funding and support options for fertility treatments, surrogacy, etc; please click here!  
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Geriatric Mamas‘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. For all resources mentioned in this episode including some funding and support options for fertility treatments, surrogacy, etc; please click here!  
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Geriatric MamasThe 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!   For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click here!  
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Geriatric MamasThe 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!   For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click here!  
2023-11-231h 17Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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. For a full list of this episode’s resources please clic...
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Geriatric MamasGeriatric 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. For a full list of this episode’s resources please clic...
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Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Amy’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Amy. Amy is a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and perinatal mental health in CA. Amy welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty three and her second miracle baby at the age of thirty seven. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Amy! (4:41) Amy’s Story (5:31) PTSD After Infertility (54:43) Am...
2023-11-091h 13Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Amy’s StoryOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Amy. Amy is a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and perinatal mental health in CA. Amy welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty three and her second miracle baby at the age of thirty seven. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Amy! (4:41) Amy’s Story (5:31) PTSD After Infertility (54:43) Am...
2023-11-091h 13Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasLongevity, Diaper bags & Multi-Focal Lenses With Guest Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms! Suzy welcomed her second baby boy as a geriatric mama in May of 2021. Listen as she shares her decision making process about becoming a mom later in life and how she and the Geriatric Mamas are taking on the challenge of longevity to be there for their children as long as they can, even if they’re 95% plastic. Maybe we are mathers now.   Topics discussed in this episode: Hi Suzy! (4:21) The Old New Moms Facebook Gro...
2023-11-0252 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasLongevity, Diaper bags & Multi-Focal Lenses With Guest Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms! Suzy welcomed her second baby boy as a geriatric mama in May of 2021. Listen as she shares her decision making process about becoming a mom later in life and how she and the Geriatric Mamas are taking on the challenge of longevity to be there for their children as long as they can, even if they’re 95% plastic. Maybe we are mathers now.   Topics discussed in this episode: Hi Suzy! (4:21) The Old New Moms Facebook Gro...
2023-11-0252 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThis Just In: Menopause is Temporarily Reversible, Also We’re Not Mathers!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Halloween home decor, baby Halloween costumes, in-home pet cemeteries, the fact that there’s a fertility clinic in Greece that is currently reversing menopause for their patients and also recommending a natural approach for those under 50 who prefer to try that as well. The Netflix documentary Unnatural Selection was cancelled- but if we ever get discovered we’ll pretend this episode didn’t happen; aka feeling cute, might delete later! Topics discussed in this episode: Happy Birthday Dinosaur Sonia, But She’s Not Actually 57! (00:21) Annabelle, Hayden and Jess...
2023-10-261h 00Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThis Just In: Menopause is Temporarily Reversible, Also We’re Not Mathers!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Halloween home decor, baby Halloween costumes, in-home pet cemeteries, the fact that there’s a fertility clinic in Greece that is currently reversing menopause for their patients and also recommending a natural approach for those under 50 who prefer to try that as well. The Netflix documentary Unnatural Selection was cancelled- but if we ever get discovered we’ll pretend this episode didn’t happen; aka feeling cute, might delete later! Topics discussed in this episode: Happy Birthday Dinosaur Sonia, But She’s Not Actually 57! (00:21) Annabelle, Hayden and Jess...
2023-10-261h 00Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasFrom Coffee to Cocktails and 5 Tips For Coping with Infertility PTSD!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the recent news article about an IVF patient who was given the wrong medication by her local pharmacy and 5 tips for coping with the lasting trauma of infertility after successfully conceiving and having a baby. Spoiler alert, dinosaurs giving birth need to advocate for themselves, but also a reminder- we’re not actually dinosaurs, we’re just Geriatric Mamas.   Topics discussed in this episode: News Article About IVF Medication Mistake (15:20) Coping With The Trauma of Infertility After Successfully Conceiving & Having a Baby (22:17) Tip...
2023-10-1955 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasFrom Coffee to Cocktails and 5 Tips For Coping with Infertility PTSD!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the recent news article about an IVF patient who was given the wrong medication by her local pharmacy and 5 tips for coping with the lasting trauma of infertility after successfully conceiving and having a baby. Spoiler alert, dinosaurs giving birth need to advocate for themselves, but also a reminder- we’re not actually dinosaurs, we’re just Geriatric Mamas.   Topics discussed in this episode: News Article About IVF Medication Mistake (15:20) Coping With The Trauma of Infertility After Successfully Conceiving & Having a Baby (22:17) Tip...
2023-10-1955 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThe Very First ’Geriatric Coffee Convos’ Episode!On this first 'Geriatric Coffee Convos' episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Hayden turning one, the many things to look forward to as babies grow up, tips on getting toddlers to eat a variety of foods, the tragic death of a 21-month old baby girl in Maine, accidentally ghosting people because Moms are SO BUSY and also tools for feeling overstimulated and running on empty after work, like vodka and other fun stuff.   Topics discussed in this episode: Jessica’s Primary Bathroom Remodel (3:30) Sonia’s IPL Sun Spot Treatment Experience (9:33) Geria...
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Geriatric MamasThe Very First ’Geriatric Coffee Convos’ Episode!On this first 'Geriatric Coffee Convos' episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Hayden turning one, the many things to look forward to as babies grow up, tips on getting toddlers to eat a variety of foods, the tragic death of a 21-month old baby girl in Maine, accidentally ghosting people because Moms are SO BUSY and also tools for feeling overstimulated and running on empty after work, like vodka and other fun stuff.   Topics discussed in this episode: Jessica’s Primary Bathroom Remodel (3:30) Sonia’s IPL Sun Spot Treatment Experience (9:33) Geria...
2023-10-121h 45Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWorking Mom’s Guilt & 9 Tips For Going Back To Work After Baby!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the challenges of going back to work, what mom guilt tips have been working for them, calendar apps, childcare, calling in sick when you work remotely, is that even a thing? And ‘Carving out time for yourself’; also- is that even a thing? Topics discussed in this episode: Trying to Catch Up With Reality TV aka Raquel Leviss & Bethenny Frankel Try To Take Down Bravo? (6:39) Sonia’s Life Update (9:00) Trying to Take Videos of Babies Doing Cute Things (12:23) Welcome to Episode 13! (13:43) Let’...
2023-10-051h 35Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasWorking Mom’s Guilt & 9 Tips For Going Back To Work After Baby!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the challenges of going back to work, what mom guilt tips have been working for them, calendar apps, childcare, calling in sick when you work remotely, is that even a thing? And ‘Carving out time for yourself’; also- is that even a thing? Topics discussed in this episode: Trying to Catch Up With Reality TV aka Raquel Leviss & Bethenny Frankel Try To Take Down Bravo? (6:39) Sonia’s Life Update (9:00) Trying to Take Videos of Babies Doing Cute Things (12:23) Welcome to Episode 13! (13:43) Let’...
2023-10-051h 35Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Alyssa’s StoryOn this HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by their friend Alyssa. Alyssa welcomed her miracle baby boy in February 2023. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama!   Topics discussed in this episode: When Tupac Died (4:37) Hiii Doris! (7:08) Chasing Motherhood (7:26) How Alyssa Met Brian (8:43) Alyssa’s Journey to Geriatric Mama-hood (14:43) Sharing Pregnancy News (21:45) For resources shared in this episode visit geriatricmamas.com/podcast
2023-09-2855 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Alyssa’s StoryOn this HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by their friend Alyssa. Alyssa welcomed her miracle baby boy in February 2023. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama!   Topics discussed in this episode: When Tupac Died (4:37) Hiii Doris! (7:08) Chasing Motherhood (7:26) How Alyssa Met Brian (8:43) Alyssa’s Journey to Geriatric Mama-hood (14:43) Sharing Pregnancy News (21:45) For resources shared in this episode visit geriatricmamas.com/podcast
2023-09-2855 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHow to Sync Your Life to Your Cycle So That You Can Thrive And Also Not Murder Anyone In Your Luteal Phase!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the anxiety of going live with the podcast, the aftermath apology tour, the life changing benefits of cycle syncing and how to get started, seed cycling and more on rage texts because anything is possible in the luteal phase, maybe Jodi Arias wasn’t to blame for decapitating her boyfriend? Topics discussed in this episode: Hitting the Publish Button on Our First Five Podcast Episodes (3:45) Go Live Regrets and The Apology Tour (4:18) We Now Know That You Can’t Hear Our Background Noises (7:25) Wh...
2023-09-2152 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHow to Sync Your Life to Your Cycle So That You Can Thrive And Also Not Murder Anyone In Your Luteal Phase!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the anxiety of going live with the podcast, the aftermath apology tour, the life changing benefits of cycle syncing and how to get started, seed cycling and more on rage texts because anything is possible in the luteal phase, maybe Jodi Arias wasn’t to blame for decapitating her boyfriend? Topics discussed in this episode: Hitting the Publish Button on Our First Five Podcast Episodes (3:45) Go Live Regrets and The Apology Tour (4:18) We Now Know That You Can’t Hear Our Background Noises (7:25) Wh...
2023-09-2152 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasSurrogacy and Gestational ‘Womb Mates’ with Guest Jessie Jaskulsky!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie has two baby girls who were born via surrogacy! The three discuss the Jessie’s journey to geriatric mama-hood as well as her two very different and educational experiences with the surrogacy process. Topics discussed in this episode: Chrissy Teigan’s Recent Experience (1:50) Jessie’s Surrogacy Consulting and Concierge Company (2:48) Why It’s Important To Have Surrogacy Support As An Intended Parent (4:02) Celebrities Who Have Had Children Via Surrogacy (6:46) Jessie’s Story (8:3...
2023-09-1444 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasSurrogacy and Gestational ‘Womb Mates’ with Guest Jessie Jaskulsky!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie has two baby girls who were born via surrogacy! The three discuss the Jessie’s journey to geriatric mama-hood as well as her two very different and educational experiences with the surrogacy process. Topics discussed in this episode: Chrissy Teigan’s Recent Experience (1:50) Jessie’s Surrogacy Consulting and Concierge Company (2:48) Why It’s Important To Have Surrogacy Support As An Intended Parent (4:02) Celebrities Who Have Had Children Via Surrogacy (6:46) Jessie’s Story (8:3...
2023-09-1444 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasThe Chronicles of A Geriatric Mama in the Labor and Delivery Wing!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the inevitable bumps and bruises of toddlerhood, their postpartum hospital experiences and their first few weeks at home as geriatric mamas to their miracle babies. C-Sections, solving colic symptoms, precious moments, postpartum rage texts, and bottles shaped like boobs; are they just another mommy marketing hoax?! For show notes visit us here! 
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Geriatric MamasThe Chronicles of A Geriatric Mama in the Labor and Delivery Wing!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the inevitable bumps and bruises of toddlerhood, their postpartum hospital experiences and their first few weeks at home as geriatric mamas to their miracle babies. C-Sections, solving colic symptoms, precious moments, postpartum rage texts, and bottles shaped like boobs; are they just another mommy marketing hoax?! For show notes visit us here! 
2023-09-071h 08Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Natalie’s StoryOn this first ever HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Jessica’s friend Natalie. Natalie welcomed her rainbow baby in October of 2018 at the age of thirty eight. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama! From heartbreaking loss to geriatric pregnancy, ‘clampsy rage’ included; to her postpartum surprises! Topics discussed in this episode: Natalie’s Story (9:31) Pre Eclampsia & Treatment (12:58) ‘Clampsy Rage!’ (15:33) Gender Reveal Do’s and Don’ts (18:10) Natalie’s Birth Story (21:17) Postpartum Surprise #1 (13:16) postpartum Surprise #2 (38:05) Second baby discus...
2023-08-311h 00Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasHOPEisode - Natalie’s StoryOn this first ever HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Jessica’s friend Natalie. Natalie welcomed her rainbow baby in October of 2018 at the age of thirty eight. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama! From heartbreaking loss to geriatric pregnancy, ‘clampsy rage’ included; to her postpartum surprises! Topics discussed in this episode: Natalie’s Story (9:31) Pre Eclampsia & Treatment (12:58) ‘Clampsy Rage!’ (15:33) Gender Reveal Do’s and Don’ts (18:10) Natalie’s Birth Story (21:17) Postpartum Surprise #1 (13:16) postpartum Surprise #2 (38:05) Second baby discus...
2023-08-311h 00Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasCrazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the craziest pregnancy myths they’ve ever heard; including hairy orange babies, dirty amniotic fluid and styes. Luckily they’re mostly not true. Topics discussed in this episode: Why Jessica’s Pugs Are Sleeping In the Laundry Room (2:02) Sonia’s Geriatric Life Update (9:07) Crazy Pregnancy Myths (13:14) Why Mike Would Never Have a Stye (16:26) Mike and Adam’s Not So Hidden Secrets (16:54) Dirty Amniotic Fluid, We Need The Evidence! (20:10) Sonia Analyzes Hairy Baby Myth (21:46) Thanks f...
2023-08-241h 02Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasCrazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the craziest pregnancy myths they’ve ever heard; including hairy orange babies, dirty amniotic fluid and styes. Luckily they’re mostly not true. Topics discussed in this episode: Why Jessica’s Pugs Are Sleeping In the Laundry Room (2:02) Sonia’s Geriatric Life Update (9:07) Crazy Pregnancy Myths (13:14) Why Mike Would Never Have a Stye (16:26) Mike and Adam’s Not So Hidden Secrets (16:54) Dirty Amniotic Fluid, We Need The Evidence! (20:10) Sonia Analyzes Hairy Baby Myth (21:46) Thanks f...
2023-08-241h 02Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasReal Talk! Fostering to Adopt With Guest, Abi PoolerOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Sonia’s life long friend Abi Pooler. Abi adopted her baby boy in January, 2023! The three discuss the details, challenges and most joyous moments of Abi’s fostering and adoption experiences. Topics discussed in this episode: What Made Abi and Emma Decide to be Foster Parents? (11:57) Starting the Process (17:12) Handling loss when children go back to their biological parents (24:01) Abi’s First Foster Placement (27:27) Abi’s Second Foster Placement (49:37) Abi’s Third Foster Placement (01:04:59) Abi and Em...
2023-08-171h 26Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasReal Talk! Fostering to Adopt With Guest, Abi PoolerOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Sonia’s life long friend Abi Pooler. Abi adopted her baby boy in January, 2023! The three discuss the details, challenges and most joyous moments of Abi’s fostering and adoption experiences. Topics discussed in this episode: What Made Abi and Emma Decide to be Foster Parents? (11:57) Starting the Process (17:12) Handling loss when children go back to their biological parents (24:01) Abi’s First Foster Placement (27:27) Abi’s Second Foster Placement (49:37) Abi’s Third Foster Placement (01:04:59) Abi and Em...
2023-08-171h 26Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasParenting Styles At Home & On Hulu’s, The Parent Test!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss twelve parenting styles found in three binge-worthy parenting tv series; Bringing Up Baby, Parental Guidance and Hulu’s, The Parent Test, the cringiest moments, the surprisingly most Gilmore Girls parenting style and is the hostess with the mostest really the mostest? Topics discussed in this episode: Why Do Parenting Styles Matter to Us? (8:12) Bringing Up Baby- Cancelled British TV Show (10:20) Parental Guidance- Australian TV Show (16:03) Parenting Styles (21:00) Attachement Parenting Style (22:10) New Age Parenting Style (33:24) French Parenting St...
2023-08-152h 01Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasParenting Styles At Home & On Hulu’s, The Parent Test!On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss twelve parenting styles found in three binge-worthy parenting tv series; Bringing Up Baby, Parental Guidance and Hulu’s, The Parent Test, the cringiest moments, the surprisingly most Gilmore Girls parenting style and is the hostess with the mostest really the mostest? Topics discussed in this episode: Why Do Parenting Styles Matter to Us? (8:12) Bringing Up Baby- Cancelled British TV Show (10:20) Parental Guidance- Australian TV Show (16:03) Parenting Styles (21:00) Attachement Parenting Style (22:10) New Age Parenting Style (33:24) French Parenting St...
2023-08-152h 01Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasMiscarriages and a Baby Teradactyl with BFF Guest Tiffany BaynardOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined once again by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. This time, the three discuss miscarriages; personal experiences, the statistics, why the topic is so taboo, some ways to cope, and how friends and family members can support parents who have experienced this devastating loss.   Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:53) Why The Topic Of Miscarriage Is Taboo (7:08) Was That A Baby Teradactyl?? (7:29) Unhelpful Comments That People Say To Women Who’ve Experienced a Pregnancy Loss (11:45) Jessica’s Story (13:30) ...
2023-08-111h 15Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasMiscarriages and a Baby Teradactyl with BFF Guest Tiffany BaynardOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined once again by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. This time, the three discuss miscarriages; personal experiences, the statistics, why the topic is so taboo, some ways to cope, and how friends and family members can support parents who have experienced this devastating loss.   Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:53) Why The Topic Of Miscarriage Is Taboo (7:08) Was That A Baby Teradactyl?? (7:29) Unhelpful Comments That People Say To Women Who’ve Experienced a Pregnancy Loss (11:45) Jessica’s Story (13:30) ...
2023-08-111h 15Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasIrresponsible Reproductive Citizens?! Let’s Flop Into It!On this episode Jessica and Sonia discuss the stigma of being an older mom! AKA an irresponsible reproductive citizen. They share the stats, question why women decided they needed to do it all, and share the many titles geriatric mamas have been given; people truly say the darnedest things!   Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:33) Why Jessica Doesn’t Need to Drive A Tractor (4:20) The Titles Geriatric Mamas Have Been Given (6:21) Risk Factors of Geriatric Pregnancy (8:29) Netflix Documentary, Our Father (6:21) The Benefits of...
2023-08-1147 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasIrresponsible Reproductive Citizens?! Let’s Flop Into It!On this episode Jessica and Sonia discuss the stigma of being an older mom! AKA an irresponsible reproductive citizen. They share the stats, question why women decided they needed to do it all, and share the many titles geriatric mamas have been given; people truly say the darnedest things!   Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:33) Why Jessica Doesn’t Need to Drive A Tractor (4:20) The Titles Geriatric Mamas Have Been Given (6:21) Risk Factors of Geriatric Pregnancy (8:29) Netflix Documentary, Our Father (6:21) The Benefits of...
2023-08-1147 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasBirth Stories and Salt-N-Pepa with BFF Guest, Tiffany BaynardOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. Tiffany welcomed her first baby, a son named Bradley, in June of last year! The three discuss birth stories, geriatric pregnancy and postpartum. The good, the bad, the TMI.   Topics discussed in this episode: Tiffany’s Pregnancy Story (5:40) Tiffany’s Birth Story (13:23) Tiffany’s Birth Experience Advice for First-Time Geriatric Mamas (30:47) Sonia’s Birth Story (33:39) Sonia’s Postpartum Story (50:00) Sonia’s Birth & Postpartum Experience Advice (55:00) Sonia’s Experience with Lymphatic...
2023-08-111h 12Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasBirth Stories and Salt-N-Pepa with BFF Guest, Tiffany BaynardOn this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. Tiffany welcomed her first baby, a son named Bradley, in June of last year! The three discuss birth stories, geriatric pregnancy and postpartum. The good, the bad, the TMI.   Topics discussed in this episode: Tiffany’s Pregnancy Story (5:40) Tiffany’s Birth Story (13:23) Tiffany’s Birth Experience Advice for First-Time Geriatric Mamas (30:47) Sonia’s Birth Story (33:39) Sonia’s Postpartum Story (50:00) Sonia’s Birth & Postpartum Experience Advice (55:00) Sonia’s Experience with Lymphatic...
2023-08-111h 12Geriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasMeet The Geriatric MamasOn this first episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss their journeys to geriatric mama-hood, why they waited so long to have children, fertility treatments, miscarriages, pregnancy reveals and miracle rainbow babies.   Topics discussed in this episode: About Geriatric Mamas/ Our Ages at Conception (1:39) Sonia’s Journey (3:55) Why Sonia almost decided not to transfer embryo Annabelle (8:02) Jessica’s Journey (10:24) Jessica’s Fertility Clinic Tip (18:00) For a list of this episode's resources including the name of both Sonia and Jessica's Fertility Doctors and Holistic Fertility Treatments, please...
2023-08-1133 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasMeet The Geriatric MamasOn this first episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss their journeys to geriatric mama-hood, why they waited so long to have children, fertility treatments, miscarriages, pregnancy reveals and miracle rainbow babies.   Topics discussed in this episode: About Geriatric Mamas/ Our Ages at Conception (1:39) Sonia’s Journey (3:55) Why Sonia almost decided not to transfer embryo Annabelle (8:02) Jessica’s Journey (10:24) Jessica’s Fertility Clinic Tip (18:00) For a list of this episode's resources including the name of both Sonia and Jessica's Fertility Doctors and Holistic Fertility Treatments, please...
2023-08-1133 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Mamas Podcast - Official TrailerGeriatric Mamas is a real and unfiltered podcast about life as advanced maternal aged mamas hosted by Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Tapley. Neither of them were familiar with the term Geriatric Pregnancy before getting pregnant. Who is?! They’ll be sharing fertility journeys, birth stories, parenting, recipes, health and wellness, funny stories, and whatever else their old AF geriatric hearts desire! So, follow along and join the conversation as they lean in to geriatric parenthood! You can submit your story and/or any guest request inquiries, comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas fo...
2023-08-1103 minGeriatric Mamas
Geriatric MamasGeriatric Mamas Podcast - Official TrailerGeriatric Mamas is a real and unfiltered podcast about life as advanced maternal aged mamas hosted by Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Tapley. Neither of them were familiar with the term Geriatric Pregnancy before getting pregnant. Who is?! They’ll be sharing fertility journeys, birth stories, parenting, recipes, health and wellness, funny stories, and whatever else their old AF geriatric hearts desire! So, follow along and join the conversation as they lean in to geriatric parenthood! You can submit your story and/or any guest request inquiries, comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas fo...
2023-08-1103 min