Pretty In Pink Again
Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time!
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Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 38: Unwrapping the Pressure: What the Holidays Really Feel Like for Moms
Episode Description:This week, we’re talking about the side of the holidays no one puts on the family cards. The joy, yes — but also the pressure, the mental load, and that feeling like moms are the ones holding the glitter-covere...
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Episode 37: How to Find Hobbies Again (When Life Has Been All Work + Kids)
Episode Description:Somewhere between building careers, raising kids, and trying to stay human, a lot of us quietly lost our hobbies. The things we used to do just because we loved them slowly disappeared — replaced by productiv...
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Episode 36: The Highlight Reel: When Comparison Helps You Shine (and When It Steals Your Joy)
Episode Description:Today we're getting real about comparison... the kind that creeps in while scrolling, the kind that shows up in motherhood, and the quiet moments when your life looks polished online but feels messy in real lif...
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Episode 35: Let’s Talk—Marriage After Kids (From Our Side of the Story | Millennial Mom Perspective)
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Christina and Kristina finally dive into a topic that’s been sitting on their “someday” list for a while: marriage after kids. Specifically, how it feels from the woman’s point of view—when you’re i...
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Episode 34: Is It Mom Brain… or Is It ADHD? with Dr. Fiona Kehoe
Episode Description:If you’ve ever wondered whether your forgetfulness, constant overwhelm, or racing thoughts are just part of motherhood—or something more—this episode is for you.Dr. Fion...
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Episode 33: Laughing Your Way Through Motherhood: Finding Humor, Community, and Balance with Maria Roberts
Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Kristina sit down with lifestyle creator Maria Roberts — the voice behind @mariaroberts and former co-founder of ...
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Episode 32: "Pretty Personal" Series – Our Experiences With Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
Episode Description:Postpartum mental health doesn’t follow one path. In this episode, Christina and Kristina share their raw, very different stories—proof that “baby blues” is only part of the conversation. Whether it shows up as...
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Episode 31: The Down There Truth: Pelvic Floor Health—What’s Normal and What’s Not with Dr. Erica Lambert ( Part 2)
Episode Description:Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most common yet least talked-about issues women face—and it affects everything from intimacy and confidence to basic daily comfort. In this episode, we’re back with Dr. Er...
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Episode 30: The Hormone Conversation: Reclaiming Wellness in Perimenopause with Dr. Erica Lambert (Part 1)
Episode Description:Perimenopause doesn’t come with a guidebook, but this conversation might be the next best thing. We’re joined by Dr. Erica Lambert, a board-certified urologist, hormone replacement therapy specialist, and found...
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Episode 29: Beyond GLP-1s, Diet Culture, and Self-Worth: A New Era of Weight Management with Stephanie Gort, PA
Episode Description:For decades, women have been told that weight management comes down to willpower: “eat less, move more.” But what happens when the math doesn’t add up? In this episode, we’re joined by Physician Assistant St...
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Episode 28: Back to School, Back to You: Transitions, Identity, and Letting Go
Episode Description:Summer is wrapping up, the backpacks are packed, and that “back to school” energy is in the air. In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on the last of our summer trips, sharing funny kid moments, and then di...
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Episode 27: Friendship, Wellness & Choosing Your Own Path with Marissa Meade of @stylecusp
Episode Description:This week, we’re joined by a very special guest — our longtime friend Marissa of @stylecusp. If you’ve been around since the blogging days, you’ll know Marissa ...
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Episode 26: Friendships in Every Season (from Middle School to Motherhood) & How Friendships Evolve
Episode Description:Female friendships can be magical, messy, and deeply meaningful. But they also evolve—and sometimes dissolve. In this episode, we’re digging into the unique dynamics of women’s friendships: what makes them thri...
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Episode 25: "Filtered": Beauty, Body Image, Botox & Being Real in a Touched-Up World
Episode Description:In a world of filters, fillers, and constant comparison, how do we raise daughters to feel strong, beautiful, and worthy—exactly as they are?This week, we’re taking a real and unfiltered look at beauty, ...
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Episode 24: “This Too Shall Pass”: Burnout, Balance & the Quiet Work of Getting Your Spark Back
Episode Description:In this honest and soul-stretching conversation, we open up about what burnout looks like right now—not the dramatic kind, but the slow, sneaky version that shows up as irritability, lack of motivation, and won...
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Episode 23: Why Are We So Tired? The Mental Load, Emotional Labor, and Invisible Work of Motherhood
Episode Description:Mom burnout is real. This week, we’re getting into the kind of tired that goes way beyond sleep deprivation. It’s the invisible workload—the mental and emotional weight of motherhood that neve...
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Episode 22: Mid-Summer Favorites for Moms — Fashion Finds, Beauty Picks, Easy Meals & Wellness Must-Haves
Episode Description:It’s peak summer—aka chaos season for moms—so we’re keeping things light, fun, and actually helpful. This week, we’re rounding up our summer favorites across beauty, fashion, food, wellness, and...
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Episode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind
💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentl...
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Episode 20: No More Girl-on-Girl Crime: Rewriting the Script for the Next Generation
Episode Description:You’ve probably heard the phrase from Kelly Ripa, “Don’t commit crimes against other women”—and today, we’re unpacking exactly what that means.It starts young. One day you’re telling your friend she’s “p...
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Episode 19: The Story Behind the Symptom With Jenny Weinstein McPhee, LCSW: Parenting in the Age of Perfectionism—and the Power of Connection
Episode Description: This episode is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever felt like they’re doing it all wrong. We’re joined by therapist Jenny Weinstein McPhee (of Manhattan-based
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Episode 18: Motherhood, Loss & Life Online: Lauren Roscopf from @aloprofile Gets Honest
Episode Description:In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Roscopf, the creator behind @aloprofile, who shares how she walked away from a traditional 9–5 to build a full-time c...
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Episode 17: The Time & Money Shift: How Motherhood Evolves as Your Kids Grow
Episode Description: In this episode, we’re diving into how motherhood evolves—not just emotionally, but practically. We’re talking about how your time and your money shift as your kids grow. From the early days of ...
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Episode 16: Calendar Chaos to Life Control with Courtney Cecil, creator of The Life Management System
Episode Description:Today on Pretty in Pink Again, we're thrilled to welcome Courtney Cecil, a dynamic advocate for working mothers. As the founder of The Working Moms Movement and host of The Life Management System f...
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Episode 15: "Put It in Neutral" — Reframing Anxiety, Control, and Self-Talk with Dr. Meagan Leduc
Episode Description:This one goes deep.If you've ever caught yourself spiraling over the smallest thing—or felt like the only way to keep it together was to control every detail—this episode is for you.Today we’re jo...
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Episode 14: The Pause Between the Chaos: Spring Breaks, Broadway Nights & A Little Life Lately With Your PIPA Girls
Episode Description:After a few weeks of incredible guest interviews, we’re back—just the two of us—for a much-needed catch-up. In this episode, we slow things down and talk about what’s really been going on behind the scenes: spr...
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