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
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
Episode 67: Working Mom or Stay-at-Home Mom? Why Modern Mothers Don't Fit Either Label
Episode Description: For decades, motherhood seemed to come with two clear categories: working mom or stay-at-home mom. But what happens when neither label feels right? In this episode, Christina and Kristina explore the growing gray area so many women now occupy. Women who are raising children while also building businesses, creating content, freelancing, volunteering, consulting, pursuing passion projects, or contributing financially in flexible ways that don't fit traditional definitions. ...
Jun 17
47 min
Episode 66: Why Women Everywhere Are Suddenly Obsessed With Mahjong | Inside the Mahjong Movement with Expert Jamie Dalton
Episode Description: What is it about Mahjong that has women completely hooked right now? In this week's episode, we're joined by Jamie Dalton, co-founder of Gold Coast Mahjong Club, to unpack the game, the culture, and the community that have turned Mahjong into one of the fastest-growing hobbies among women. What started as a way for Jamie to connect with her 102-year-old Chinese grandmother eventually grew into a thriving community where women gather to learn, connect, laugh, host, strateg...
Jun 11
1 hr 9 min
Episode 65: Why Women Are Craving Connection Again: Friendship, Community & Life Beyond Motherhood with KINN Founder Amy Bucceri
Episode Description Women spend so much of their lives showing up for everyone else that it's easy to lose sight of who they are outside of their roles and responsibilities. In this episode, Christina and T sit down with Amy Bucceri, founder of KINN, to discuss why women are craving connection again and what happens when we create spaces designed specifically for women to gather, connect, learn, and belong. From adult friendship and loneliness to hobbies, identity, entrepreneurship, and commu...
Jun 4
1 hr 4 min
Episode 64: Am I Done Having Kids… Or Just Overstimulated? The Emotional Side of Family Planning Nobody Talks About
Episode Description There’s endless conversation around getting pregnant… but almost none around deciding you’re done. This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T dive into one of the most emotional and complicated questions women quietly carry: how do you know when your family is complete? For some women, the decision feels crystal clear. For others, it changes with every season of motherhood. And for many women, it’s not fully a choice at all. The girls openly discuss the emotional g...
May 28
59 min
Episode 63: Why Clutter Feels So Mentally Exhausting: The Reset Every Overwhelmed Woman Needs with The Reset Brunette
Episode Description: This week, Christina and T sit down with Briana Bazail, creator of The Reset Brunette, for a conversation that goes far beyond organizing. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of clutter, the invisible mental load women carry, and why so many moms feel overwhelmed in their own homes. From burnout and identity shifts to practical systems that actually work, this episode explores how resetting your space can help you reconnect with yourself again. Because sometimes it...
May 21
1 hr 30 min
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