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
47 episodes
PIPA Rewind: Preparation, Communication & Regulation with Dr. Christine Lang, How Moms Can Stay Ahead, Communicate Clearly & Keep Their Cool
Episode Summary:We’re taking a break from new recordings this week and resharing one of our favorite and most downloaded guest episodes from the vault. Dr. Christine Lang was our very first guest, and this conversation laid a foun...
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Episode 45: 2025 Reflections & the Year We Got Our Pink Back
Episode Description:Christina and T recorded before the new year to look back at their founding year of Pretty in Pink Again. They talk about favorite moments, expectations versus the reality of starting a podcast, what building t...
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Episode 44: Mid-Life Reinvention for Women: Becoming the Visionary of Your Life with Coach & Educator Kelley Biskupiak
Episode Description:In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we sit down with Kelley Biskupiak — a coach, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Prepare to Launch U — to talk about the moment so many women hit in mid-life.
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Episode 43: Jennifer Palpallatoc (@hauteofftherack) — Letting Joy Exist, Even When Life Is Heavy
Episode Description:In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again, we sit down with longtime creator and entrepreneur Jennifer Palpallatoc of Haute Off The Rack...
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Episode 42: The Invisible Guest Theory: The Holiday Social Anxiety Mindset Shift We All Need
Episode Description:This week, we’re breaking down something almost all women feel during the holiday season but rarely talk about: the quiet panic that hits the second you walk into a party. That moment when you suddenly notice y...
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Episode 41: Identity vs. Roles: Who Are You When No One Needs Anything From You?
Episode Description:Today we’re unpacking one of the most universal experiences for women: the tangled line between who we are and the roles we perform. Somewhere between motherhood, partnership, work, friendship, caretak...
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Episode 40: A Tiny Thanksgiving (From Our Hearts to Yours)
Episode Description:Today’s episode is short and sweet — a tiny Thanksgiving moment between the two of us. No outline, no deep dive, and no Pink Spotlight this week. Just a real conversation about what we’re grateful for both pers...
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Episode 39: Someone’s Always Crying: Parenting and the Emotional Roller Coaster
✨ Episode SummaryToday, we’re laughing our way through the emotional theme park that is family life. One minute your kid is having the best day ever, and 90 seconds later you’re Googling “urgent care near me.” Husbands? They’re on...
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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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