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 81: Are We in Our Selfish Era? The Mom Guilt, Mental Load & Why We’re Done Putting Ourselves Last
Episode Description: When did doing something for yourself start requiring a full explanation, a childcare plan, and a PowerPoint presentation? 😂 This week, Christina and T are asking a question a lot of women can relate to: Are we actually being selfish, or are we just tired of putting ourselves last? We’re talking mom guilt, the invisible mental load, setting boundaries, making time for ourselves, and why even the smallest acts of self-care can feel like they need justification. From taking...
Oct 22
37 min
Episode 80: PIPA Quickie: Would You Rather? Millennial Mom Edition
Episode Description: Would you rather survive the newborn sleep stage again or potty train another toddler? Give up Amazon Prime or Target? Never get Botox again or never highlight your hair? This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T are playing a very millennial mom version of Would You Rather, and the rules are simple: you HAVE to choose. No “it depends,” no loopholes, and you better be ready to defend your answer. We’re covering everything from parenting nightmares and marriage de...
Oct 15
43 min
Episode 79: Postpartum Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts & Finding Joy Again with Postpartum Therapist Melissa Fairhurst
Episode Description: Postpartum mental health is about so much more than postpartum depression. In this episode, Christina and T sit down with postpartum therapist Melissa Fairhurst of @mommebe_well to talk about postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, psychosis, and the symptoms that can be easy to miss, especially in moms who seem completely “fine” from the outside. We talk about the difference between normal postpartum adjustment and when it may be time to ask for help, what partners ...
Oct 8
58 min
Episode 78: The Millennial Guide to Staying Current Without Chasing Trends with Chenelle Montgomery, The Millennial Trend Seeker
Episode Description: Are skinny jeans really dead? Are crew socks still cool? And at almost 40, do we actually care anymore? This week, we’re joined by Chenelle Montgomery, aka The Millennial Trend Seeker, to talk about being a millennial who still LOVES fashion, beauty and trends, but finally knows herself well enough to sit some of them out. We’re getting into what it means to look current without chasing youth, the millennial staples we’re keeping or retiring, how Gen Z has changed the way...
Oct 1
1 hr 2 min
Episode 77: Why Won’t My Kid Sleep? Bedtime Battles, Night Wakings & Sleep Without the Guilt with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Samantha Day
Episode Description: If you’ve ever Googled why your child won’t sleep, wondered whether you’ve created a “bad” sleep habit, or felt like bedtime has taken over your entire house, this episode is for you. We’re joined by pediatric sleep consultant Samantha Day for a judgment-free conversation about kids’ sleep at every age, from babies and toddlers to school-aged kids and teenagers. We talk about why sleep is so important for behavior, emotional regulation, learning, and development, plus wha...
Sep 24
1 hr 8 min
Episode 76: We’re Back in a Routine… Kind Of: Back to School, Christina recaps NYFW & T (finally!) Turns 40
Episode Description: September is basically January for moms, and we have a LOT to catch up on. This week, Christina and Kristina are sitting down for a quick life update after a very full start to fall. We’re talking about the back-to-school reset, getting everyone back into routines, what’s actually making our lives easier right now, and the things we’re officially giving ourselves permission to let go of. Christina is also fresh off New York Fashion Week and sharing what it was like to ret...
Sep 17
31 min
Episode 75: Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You: Reinvention, Aging & Starting Again with Former NBC Connecticut Anchor Kerri-Lee Mayland
Episode Description: What if getting older isn’t about becoming less relevant, but becoming more yourself? This week, Christina and T sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and former NBC Connecticut anchor Kerri-Lee Mayland for a conversation about reinvention, aging, friendship, career pivots, and why some of the best parts of your life may still be ahead of you. For decades, Connecticut viewers knew Kerri-Lee from behind the news desk. After more than 25 years in television news...
Sep 10
59 min
Episode 74: Unpopular Millennial Mom Opinions We’re Probably Going to Get Judged For: Hot Takes on Gentle Parenting, Screen Time & Birthday Parties
Episode Description: Are millennial parents doing too much… or are we just trying to do better with way too much information? This week, it’s just Christina and T, and we’re sharing our unpopular mom opinions without knowing what the other person is going to say. With Christina parenting a 2- and 4-year-old and T parenting kids from 7 to 13, we’re in very different stages of motherhood, which makes the agree/disagree part even more interesting. We’re talking overscheduled kids, boredom,...
Sep 3
1 hr 26 min
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
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