Pretty In Pink Again
Pretty In Pink Again
Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
Episode 36: The Highlight Reel: When Comparison Helps You Shine (and When It Steals Your Joy)
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Oct 30, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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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 offline
  • When comparison can actually inspire you
  • Mom comparison, identity shifts, and career comparisons 
  • SAHM and "Working" mom comparisons
  • Living life vs documenting it
  • And how to trust your own timeline again, especially in a season of motherhood and growth

This one is honest, a little vulnerable, and such a needed reminder that no one’s life is perfect, even if it looks like it on camera. The best parts rarely make it to the grid anyway.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Kristina: Upgrading her sleep sanctuary with a new duvet and sheets from Boll & Branch. (It makes making the bed every morning a little more fun when you love it).

Christina: Getting her hormones checked with Holistic Health Code to support mood, gut health, energy, and overall balance postpartum. Taking charge of health is the new self-care.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

  • Victoria Beckham documentary on Netflix
  • Dr. Cait from Holistic Health Code’s Episode - listen here for a full discussion on hormone health. 

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