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Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 25: "Filtered": Beauty, Body Image, Botox & Being Real in a Touched-Up WorldEpisode Description:In a world of filters, fillers, and constant comparison, how do we raise daughters to feel strong, beautiful, and worthy—exactly as they are?This week, we’re taking a real and unfiltered look at beauty, confidence, and the body stories we carry. From the first moments we became “body aware” to how that awareness has evolved through motherhood, we open up about the subtle ways society shaped us—and how we’re breaking the cycle for our girls.We’re talking:The first time we became self-conscious about our bodi...2025-08-071h 09Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 24: “This Too Shall Pass”: Burnout, Balance & the Quiet Work of Getting Your Spark BackEpisode Description:In this honest and soul-stretching conversation, we open up about what burnout looks like right now—not the dramatic kind, but the slow, sneaky version that shows up as irritability, lack of motivation, and wondering why even the things you used to love feel heavy.We reflect on Tom Hanks’ quote, “This too shall pass,” and how that one line hits differently in the thick of motherhood, changing careers, and trying to stay inspired when you’re just… tired. Christina shares her own experience with career burnout and what it’s been like to s...2025-07-3145 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 23: Why Are We So Tired? The Mental Load, Emotional Labor, and Invisible Work of MotherhoodEpisode Description:Mom burnout is real. This week, we’re getting into the kind of tired that goes way beyond sleep deprivation. It’s the invisible workload—the mental and emotional weight of motherhood that never really turns off. From managing the nonstop to-do lists in our heads to carrying everyone’s feelings (including our own), we talk about why so many moms are running on fumes—and why it’s so hard to explain to anyone who doesn’t live it.We also open up about the quiet culprits behind this deep fatigue—like d...2025-07-241h 01Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 22: Mid-Summer Favorites for Moms — Fashion Finds, Beauty Picks, Easy Meals & Wellness Must-HavesEpisode Description:It’s peak summer—aka chaos season for moms—so we’re keeping things light, fun, and actually helpful. This week, we’re rounding up our summer favorites across beauty, fashion, food, wellness, and even kid gear. Think: your go-to list when you’re sweaty, sleep-deprived, and still trying to feel like yourself.🎧 Whether you're folding laundry, hiding in the pantry with snacks, or walking the dog for 10 extra minutes of alone time—hit play and hang out with us.IN THIS EPISODE: • Summer beauty produ...2025-07-1742 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phon...2025-07-1051 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: What Happens When You’re at Your Breaking Point💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phon...2025-07-101h 09Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phon...2025-07-1051 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 20: No More Girl-on-Girl Crime: Rewriting the Script for the Next GenerationEpisode Description:You’ve probably heard the phrase from Kelly Ripa, “Don’t commit crimes against other women”—and today, we’re unpacking exactly what that means.It starts young. One day you’re telling your friend she’s “prettier” than the girl who got the boy, thinking you’re being loyal… but underneath, we’re taught to compete, to compare, and to quietly tear each other down. As adults, it shows up everywhere: the subtle judgment, the gossip masked as concern, the moments where someone else’s win feels like our loss.In this episode, we’re...2025-06-261h 09Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 19: The Story Behind the Symptom With Jenny Weinstein McPhee, LCSW: Parenting in the Age of Perfectionism—and the Power of ConnectionEpisode Description: This episode is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever felt like they’re doing it all wrong. We’re joined by therapist Jenny Weinstein McPhee (of Manhattan-based JMW Therapy) to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface—behind anxiety, behind control, behind the overwhelm. What if your child’s behavior isn’t just “bad behavior”… but a message? What if our own perfectionism is quietly disconnecting us from the people we love most?Jenny helps us unpack how connection—not correction—is the foundation of every healthy relationship. We...2025-06-191h 04Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 18: Motherhood, Loss & Life Online: Lauren Roscopf from @aloprofile Gets HonestEpisode Description:In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Roscopf, the creator behind @aloprofile, who shares how she walked away from a traditional 9–5 to build a full-time content career while raising two little ones. Lauren opens up about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, growing a loyal audience of nearly half a million across platforms, and what it really looks like to “do it all” as a mom.We also talk about the loss she experienced between her two children, how it shaped her perspective, and why she’s so intentional with the content...2025-06-121h 13Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 17: The Time & Money Shift: How Motherhood Evolves as Your Kids GrowEpisode Description: In this episode, we’re diving into how motherhood evolves—not just emotionally, but practically. We’re talking about how your time and your money shift as your kids grow. From the early days of diapers and sleepless nights to the school years packed with sports, activities, and new routines, we break down what these transitions really look like.We share how we’ve experienced these shifts firsthand: where the hours go, how the budget reworks itself, and what each season demands from us. We also offer a few simple ways we try to b...2025-06-0547 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 16: Calendar Chaos to Life Control with Courtney Cecil, creator of The Life Management SystemEpisode Description:Today on Pretty in Pink Again, we're thrilled to welcome Courtney Cecil, a dynamic advocate for working mothers. As the founder of The Working Moms Movement and host of The Life Management System for Working Moms podcast, Courtney empowers women to reclaim their time and thrive both at work and at home. If your calendar feels out of control, this episode is your permission slip to reset. We’re talking guilt, boundaries, routines, and how to build a schedule that actually honors your life.Highlights in this episode:2025-05-291h 10Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 15: "Put It in Neutral" — Reframing Anxiety, Control, and Self-Talk with Dr. Meagan LeducEpisode Description:This one goes deep.If you've ever caught yourself spiraling over the smallest thing—or felt like the only way to keep it together was to control every detail—this episode is for you.Today we’re joined by Dr. Meagan Leduc, a licensed clinical psychologist based in West Hartford, CT, who specializes in anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management. She helps women understand why they default to control, perfectionism, and self-criticism—and how to interrupt the cycle.We’re going beyond the buzzwords and breaking down the c...2025-05-2252 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 14: The Pause Between the Chaos: Spring Breaks, Broadway Nights & A Little Life Lately With Your PIPA GirlsEpisode Description:After a few weeks of incredible guest interviews, we’re back—just the two of us—for a much-needed catch-up. In this episode, we slow things down and talk about what’s really been going on behind the scenes: spring break meltdowns and magic, marriage milestones, motherhood epiphanies, and the quiet rituals that keep us grounded (hello, matcha and solo car rides).This one’s for the moms trying to find themselves again in the midst of the mess—and for anyone who needs the reminder that it’s okay to pause.K...2025-05-1552 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 13: Infertility & Hormone Healing: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. CaitEpisode Description: What if your body isn’t broken—it’s just been misunderstood? In this powerful episode of Pretty In Pink Again, we’re joined by Dr. Cait, a Naturopathic Doctor from Holistic Health Code, who specializes in helping women navigate infertility through a whole-body, root-cause approach.We dive deep into why conventional medicine often misses the mark when it comes to fertility, and how functional testing and subtle lifestyle shifts can offer clarity, hope, and healing. Whether you're trying to conceive now or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation will lea...2025-05-081h 15Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 12: The "Forgotten" 4th Trimester: Real Postpartum Care for Moms with Jen Dowe, RN | Perinatal Wellness Tips from Hartford HospitalEpisode Description:In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Dowe, a trailblazing nurse leader at Hartford HealthCare who’s transforming postpartum care for moms in Connecticut. She shares her journey leading the Fourth Trimester Program — a medically based support and wellness initiative built by nurses, for moms. With the average age of childbirth rising (26 nationally, and about 31 in CT), more women are experiencing complications, and Jen is here to address that gap head-on.The We talk about:The 4th Trimester Program: what it is, how it works, and why...2025-05-0146 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 11: How to Audit Your Closet, Rebuild Your Style, and Dress with Confidence with Fashion Therapist Mary CarangeloEpisode Description: In this inspiring and heartwarming episode, we’re joined by Mary Carangelo—former teacher and therapist turned stay-at-home mom and now self-proclaimed Fashion Therapist. Mary takes us through her beautifully nonlinear journey and shares how fashion became a tool for healing, identity, and confidence.✨ In this episode, we explore: How Mary transitioned through multiple roles—and why her work as a Fashion Therapist is her true calling The emotional release that comes from purging your closet and what it means to own “pieces with a purpose” How rebuilding your wardrobe ca...2025-04-241h 03Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 10: Listener Q&A and the Girls Get RealEpisode Description:This week, Christina and Kristina are keeping things fun, light, and very real with a listener-fueled Q&A session! From mom moments they never saw coming to their go-to confidence boosts, the girls open up, share a few surprises, and even spill a couple secrets (hello, lice scare! 🐜).✨ Q&A HighlightsWhat instantly makes you feel like you again?“I swore I’d never…”: the mom moment confessionsTherapy talk: Do they both go?The Pretty in Pink Again origin storyHow Christina and Kristina actually metIs Christina still blogging?What they’re...2025-04-171h 02Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 9: "Pretty Personal" Series – Kristina Bontempo on Women’s Health, Philanthropy & Why ‘Stay-At-Home Mom’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Cover It🎧 Episode Summary:Welcome back to another Pretty Personal mini episode—a short, soulful behind-the-scenes moment with co-host Kristina Bontempo ("T"). In this special installment, Kristina opens up about her path in healthcare, her work in women’s health, and the heart behind launching a foundation that’s changing lives in her community. From early lessons in service during Catholic school to her specialized focus in breast imaging, Kristina shares the turning points that led her to create OAH Strides—a movement-based philanthropic initiative rooted in wellness, empathy, and collective impact.This episode is part of our Pret...2025-04-1044 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 8: "Pretty Personal" Series – Christina Tarabishy’s Fertility Journey & Path to MotherhoodEpisode Description: In this deeply personal and vulnerable mini episode, Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) opens up for the first time about her infertility and her path to motherhood. As we kick off our Women’s Health Series, we’re pulling back the curtain to share the personal stories that have shaped our perspectives. Before diving into expert insights on infertility, hormone health, and more, Christina reflects on the challenges, emotions, and lessons she encountered on her path to motherhood.From navigating medical uncertainty to the unexpected ways infertility shaped her identity and relationships, Christina share...2025-04-0357 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 7: Food, Movement & Pilates with Leah Maselli; What to Eat & How to Move to Feel Your BestEpisode Description:In this energizing episode of Pretty in Pink Again, Kristina and Christina sit down with the powerhouse Leah Maselli to talk all things food as medicine, Pilates for moms, and creating sustainable daily habits. Leah shares her journey from burnt-out clinical dietitian to full-blown Pilates entrepreneur and mentor, now serving over 1,000 members through her platform. Whether you’re deep in postpartum or just craving a bit more energy and balance, this episode is packed with simple, practical advice you can start using today.IN THIS EPISODE, WE CO...2025-03-271h 11Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 6: Preparation, Communication and Regulation with Dr. Christine Lang, How Moms Can Stay Ahead, Communicate Clearly & Keep Their Cool🎙 Guest: Dr. Christine Lang, PhD, BCBA – Behavior Analyst & Communication ExpertThis episode explores the three biggest game-changers for moms—preparation, communication, and regulation. Scrambling through the day, struggling to express needs, and feeling overwhelmed doesn’t have to be the norm. The key to success is preparation—but not in a way that leads to control. Instead, strategic preparation creates freedom and ease. This conversation will uncover the power of planning ahead, communicating without blame, and staying calm even when chaos unfolds.SCRAMBLING VS. PREPARINGThe difference between scrambling and preparing is the diff...2025-03-201h 14Pretty In Pink AgainEpisode 5: Confidence & Self-Care HacksEpisode Description:Motherhood (and life in general) can make self-care feel impossible. But taking small, intentional steps to feel good in your own skin doesn’t have to be a luxury. This episode is all about real-life, practical hacks to help women feel confident and put together—even on the messiest of days.SEGMENT 1: Why You Can’t ‘Fake It ‘Til You Make It’Why Feeling Good About Yourself Isn’t Selfish—It’s NecessaryThe Early Days of Motherhood: Losing Yourself & the Struggle to ‘Look Alive’ AgainThe Pressure to ‘Just Rela...2025-03-1347 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 4: (Trying to) Let Go of Control in MotherhoodEpisode Summary: This week, Christina and Kristina dive into the ever-present struggle of letting go of control as moms. From managing schedules to setting boundaries, they explore why mothers feel the need to control everything and how to find a balance between structure and flexibility.✨ Key Topics:Kristina’s Hack for Staying Organized: She swears by her Amazon Echo Show to display the family schedule, making it visible to everyone—so the mental load isn’t just on her. It’s a simple way to bring structure w...2025-03-0652 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 3: It Takes a Village, Why is it So Hard for Moms to Ask for Help and then Admit to Having Help?Episode Summary: Spoiler alert- this was a hard one for us! Personally to record, so we know it’s a tough topic! This week, we’re tackling why moms struggle to ask for help. Is it guilt? Fear of judgment? The pressure to do it all? We’re reframing the idea of asking for help as a strength, not a weakness, and sharing real-life moments when we realized we couldn’t (and shouldn’t) do it all alone.Key Takeaways: ✅ Asking for help strengthens friendships and builds trust. ✅ Saying no to hel...2025-02-2743 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 2: The Breakdown of Having Kids in Your 20s vs. 30s, Myth vs. Our RealityEpisode SummaryWelcome back to Pretty in Pink Again! In this episode, we’re unpacking the conversation around having kids in your 20s vs. your 30s—the pros, the challenges, and the myths that come with both.Kristina shares her experience of becoming a mom at 26 while she and her husband were still growing their careers. At first, motherhood felt like a natural transition, but as their family grew, so did the challenges. She reflects on how having twins in her 30s was a completely different experience—mentally, physically, and logistically.Christ...2025-02-2059 minPretty In Pink AgainEpisode 1: Finding Your Flock and the Importance of Friendships in MotherhoodEpisode SummaryMotherhood changes everything—including our friendships, our identity, and even how we see ourselves. In this first episode of Pretty in Pink Again, we introduce ourselves, share a brief introduction of our motherhood journeys, and talk about the power of finding your people.Inspired by the fact that flamingos lose their pink when they become moms, this podcast is all about rediscovering that vibrancy. Because yes, we love being moms—but we also believe that motherhood isn’t the end of you. It’s just the next chapter.We dive int...2025-02-1337 minPretty In Pink AgainWelcome to Pretty in Pink Again: Finding Ourselves After MotherhoodDid you know flamingos lose their pink while caring for their young—only to regain it over time? Just like them, so many moms give everything to their families and are left wondering, who am I now? Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again! In this teaser episode, Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo) introduce themselves, share their journeys through motherhood, and reveal why they created this podcast. From two-under-two to four kids deep, they know firsthand how easy it is to lose yourself in the chaos of parenting—but they also believe in getting your vibrancy back! Tune in fo...2025-02-1004 min