Pretty In Pink Again
Pretty In Pink Again
Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
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!Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain
Episode 73: What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves: The Truth About Turning 40
Episode Description: What would you tell the version of yourself you were in each decade of your life? Now that we’re both officially in our 40s, we’re looking back decade by decade, from childhood through our teens, 20s and 30s, at the versions of ourselves that got us here. And one thing became very clear: a LOT can happen in ten years. The person you are at the beginning of a decade can be almost unrecognizable by the end of it. We’re talking about the things we worried about that never ma...
Aug 27
1 hr 13 min
Episode 72: We’re Back! We Gave T’s Sister-in-Law a Mic… Family, Siblings & How to Actually Get Along
Episode Description: WE’RE BACK! After a little summer hiatus and four weeks of REWINDS, we are finally back on the mic together, and for our first episode back, we decided to keep things light, silly, and very PIPA. T’s sister-in-law Gina happened to be in town, so naturally, we handed her a microphone. What started as casual banter turned into a hilarious and unexpectedly sweet conversation about in-laws, sibling dynamics, family boundaries, and what it takes to actually build strong relati...
Aug 20
47 min
REWIND: Pretty Personal: When the Baby Blues Become Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
Episode Description Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) can look completely different from one mom to the next, and they don’t always end when the newborn stage does. In this Pretty Personal episode, we share our real experiences with postpartum mental health, from anxiety, sadness and rage to feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and simply not like yourself after having a baby. We recorded the new intro for this REWIND before the Lindsay Clancy trial began, but the timing now ...
Aug 13
1 hr 6 min
REWIND: Why Isn’t My Botox Working? What Actually Ages Your Skin, Best Anti-Aging Treatments & What’s Worth the Money with Olga Nelaj
Episode Description: We’re still enjoying a little summer hiatus, so we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes. Apparently, we’re all wondering whether our Botox has stopped working. 😉 This week, we’re rewinding our conversation with Olga Nelaj, nurse, skincare expert, and founder of ON SkinCare, to talk about what actually makes a difference when it comes to aging well. From customized European facials to microneedling, peels, lasers, and injectables, Olga takes us beyond trends a...
Aug 6
1 hr 6 min
REWIND: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind
Episode Description: We're taking a little summer breather and bringing back one of our most-loved conversations from last summer. This episode originally aired as Christina was about to turn 39... and now, one year later, she officially just turned 40. Funny how much can change in a year, yet this conversation feels just as relevant today. If you've ever ended the day thinking, "I swore I wasn't going to yell today," this episode is for you. What does gentle parenting actually look like when...
Jul 30
1 hr 1 min
REWIND: Friendships in Every Season (from Middle School to Motherhood) & How Friendships Evolve
Episode Description: Between birthdays, anniversaries, and back-to-back travel, we needed a breather this week. Over the last month, our schedules have completely overlapped. Christina celebrated her 40th birthday with family and friends, Kristina and Nick traveled to Italy for their 15th wedding anniversary and her 40th birthday, and now Christina and Raj are away celebrating both her birthday and their 11th wedding anniversary. We came home to piles of laundry, overflowing suitcases, and re...
Jul 23
1 hr 2 min
Episode 71: GLP-1 One Year Later with PA Stephanie Gort: The Truth About the Shot, the Pill & What’s Next
Episode Description One year after one of our most popular conversations, PA Stephanie Gort returns to Pretty in Pink Again to discuss how the world of GLP-1 medications has evolved. When Steph first joined us, women were asking how to get these medications. Today, the questions are much bigger. Should you stay on them long term? What happens if you stop? Are the new pills as effective? How do you protect muscle, manage food noise, and separate fact from fiction? This episode isn’t about conv...
Jul 16
1 hr 2 min
Episode 70: Learning to Love the Body You’re In | Turning 40, Identity Shifts & Finding Confidence Again
This week’s episode is a personal one. With Christina turning 40, we’re having an honest conversation about something so many women experience but don’t always know how to say out loud: what happens when you don’t feel like yourself in your own body? And this isn’t just a conversation about weight, clothing sizes, or what we see in the mirror. It’s about identity. What happens when your body changes at the same time your lifestyle changes, your priorities shift, your career evolves, and the...
Jul 9
43 min
Episode 69: Understanding Your Nervous System | Why You’re Not “Too Sensitive” with Therapist Lindsey Howard, LCSW
Episode Description: Have you ever wondered why your heart starts racing in the school pickup line, why small inconveniences suddenly feel enormous, or why everyone keeps telling you to “regulate your nervous system” without explaining what that actually means? This week on Pretty in Pink Again, we’re joined by licensed clinical social worker and therapist Lindsey Howard to break down the nervous system in a way that’s approachable, relatable, and incredibly validating. We explore why your bo...
Jul 2
1 hr 6 min
Episode 68: VP, Creator, Mom of Three: How Meg Hall Balances It All
Episode Description: If you've followed Meg Hall (@meghall) for years, this episode will make you love her even more. And if you're meeting her for the first time, consider this your introduction. This week, we're sitting down with creator, corporate executive, working mom advocate, and mom of three, Meg Hall. As a Vice President at a global company, Meg has built a loyal community by speaking openly about the realities of modern motherhood, workplace culture, and the changes she believes com...
Jun 25
1 hr 31 min
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