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Pretty In Pink Again

Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo

46 episodes

4 days ago

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 this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community that grew alongside the show, and share the habits that genuinely supported their lives in 2025, pl...

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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 this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community that grew alongside the show, and share the habits that genuinely supported their lives in 2025, pl...

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Self-Improvement

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Episodes (20/46)

Pretty In Pink Again

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 this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community that grew alongside the show, and share the habits that genuinely supported their lives in 2025, pl...

1 week ago

39 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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. Kelley has spent over 15 years helping women navigate career pivots, re-entry, and reinvention after seasons of caregiving, burnout, or living by everyone else’s expectations. Her work centers on helping women reclaim clarity, confidence, and the role of visionary in the...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 for a conversation that feels equal parts grounding, heartfelt, and life-giving. Jenn has been in the influencer space for over a decade, and her journey reflects what it looks like to grow alongside real life. We talk about building a brand that evolves organically, welcoming family into your work, and how her mom’s joyful, viral presence...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 your outfit, hair, body, voice — all of it. We open with the Invisible Guest Theory, a piece of wisdom that instantly shifts the pressure we put on ourselves in social settings. We walk through the biology behind social anxiety, why moms feel it even more, and what a...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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, caretaking, and being the default emotional manager of every space we enter, many of us start to feel like our identity is buried underneath our responsibilities. This conversation goes deep into why so many women wake up wondering, “Do I even know myself outside of what ever...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

Pretty In Pink Again

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 personally and professionally. We talked about how this year has pushed us, grounded us, and connected us in ways we never imagined. And most of all, we talked about you — this growing, warm, funny, supportive community that has become the heartbeat of Pretty in Pink Ag...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

Episode 39: Someone’s Always Crying: Parenting and the Emotional Roller Coaster

✨ Episode Summary Today, 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 their own quiet roller coaster, just moving a little slower while sometimes creating more chaos. In this episode, we talk about: Why kids flip moods like light switchesHow moms become the designated emotional thermostatPeak joy followed immediately by dramatic tear...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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-covered ship together. We dig into family expectations, hosting anxiety, the gift-giving spiral, and the myth of the perfect magical Christmas. We also talk about what our kids actually remember, how to set boundaries without guilt, and the small ways we’re simplifying th...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 productivity, parenting, and a to-do list that never quits. This episode was inspired by a conversation with our friend and former guest, Lauren Roscoff, who shared how easy it is to pour all of your creativity into work and family and realize you don’t actually have hobbies a...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 life. We’re breaking down: Why we curate and what we keep offlineWhen comparison can actually inspire youMom comparison, identity shifts, and career comparisons SAHM and "Working" mom comparisonsLiving life vs documenting itAnd how to trust your own timeline again...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

Episode 35: Let’s Talk—Marriage After Kids (From Our Side of the Story | Millennial Mom Perspective)

Episode Summary In 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 in the thick of raising little ones, running a household, and trying to hold on to yourself and your partnership at the same time. Christina shares what it’s like being in the toddler trenches with two kids under four, and T reflects on how things have shifted now th...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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. Fiona Kehoe, a Connecticut-based licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to unpack the truth about ADHD in women and moms. We dive into the signs that often go unnoticed, how hormonal shifts can unmask symptoms, and what getting a neuropsychological evaluation really looks like. From ...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 the beloved blog Spinach for Breakfast. Maria shares how she went from creating easy recipes with her sister in their early blogging days to building one of the most relatable (and funniest) motherhood communities online. She opens up about: The shift from Hoboken’s walk-everywhere lifestyle to suburban mom lifeHow she uses ...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 depression, anxiety, or both, these experiences are real, messy, and ongoing. What We Cover in This Episode: Defining PPD & PPA What postpartum depression (PPD) looks like beyond the “baby blues.”What postpartum anxiety (PPA) feels like—racing thoughts, obsessi...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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. Erica Lambert, board-certified urologist and founder of Uplift Medical Aesthetics, to break the silence around what’s really going on “down there.” We cover what the pelvic floor actually is, how to know if yours might not be functioning the way it should, and the tre...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 founder of Uplift Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Lambert breaks down what perimenopause really is, why so many women are dismissed when they bring up their symptoms, and how hormone replacement therapy—when done safely and appropriately—can be a game-changer for energy, mood, l...

3 months ago

46 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 Stephanie Gort, who specializes in gastroenterology and weight management, to talk about why the conversation is shifting — and why your health and self-worth are about so much more than a number on the scale. We explore: How diet culture shaped our generation’s relation...

4 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 diving into what these seasonal transitions mean for moms—not just logistically, but emotionally and personally too. We talk through: End-of-summer reflections and first-day feelsPractical + emotional tips for moms sending kids off to school (especially for the first ...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 as one of the early voices in the influencer world. She and Christina met back in 2012 when they were two Connecticut girlies starting their blogs, and their friendship has been going strong for well over a decade. In this episode, we talk with Marissa about: How she first got started in the influencer space and wh...

4 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

Pretty In Pink Again

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 thrive, what causes them to fade, and how we’ve seen our own relationships change over the years. We talk about: The friendship qualities we’re most drawn to in this season of lifeWhy one-on-one connections can feel deeper than group dynamicsHow our friendships have shi...

5 months ago

59 minutes