Pretty In Pink Again

Episode Description:

Remember when fun meant staying out until 2 a.m., making spontaneous plans, and having absolutely no idea where the night would take you? Now we're checking the dinner reservation time, calculating how much sleep we'll get, and secretly hoping someone cancels. 😂

But seriously… are we still fun?

After a conversation with T's mom about our recent '90s nostalgia episode, we started thinking about something we never really considered as kids: all those magical childhood memories we loved? Our parents were probably exhausted from making them happen.

And now that we're the moms, we get it.

This week on Pretty in Pink Again, we're having a little millennial midlife identity crisis. We're talking about how our definition of fun has changed through marriage, motherhood, and getting older. From the things we used to love that now sound absolutely exhausting to the parts of our younger selves we genuinely miss, we're asking whether we've become boring or we're just finally figuring out what actually makes us happy.

We're getting into date nights, friendships, spontaneous plans (remember those?), finding ourselves outside of motherhood, and why sometimes the best night out is the one that ends before 10.

Because maybe we haven't stopped being fun. Maybe we've just gotten a little pickier about how we spend our time!

Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.

T: Nobody Wants This on Netflix. T is obsessed with the show and loves watching it with her husband.

Christina: A new phone case with a jewelry-style wristlet attachment. Think the Coach wristlets we all loved back in the day, but updated for our phones. A cute alternative to the Loopy cases Christina has been using.

🎧 Listen in and tell us: Do you think you're still as fun as you were in your twenties, or has your definition of fun completely changed?

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Episode Description:

If you grew up in the 90s, consider this your official invitation to take a trip down memory lane with Christina and T!

This week on Pretty in Pink Again, the girls are catching up on Halloween, life lately, and their experience judging the Healing Meals Cookoff before diving headfirst into all the things that made growing up in the 90s and early 2000s so iconic.

We’re talking AIM screen names, lack of hair straighteners, disposable cameras, dial-up internet, and the absolute thrill of waiting for your favorite song to come on the radio so you could record it. Honestly, how did we survive?

From the things their kids will never understand to the childhood memories they’d bring back in a heartbeat, Christina and T are laughing their way through the decade that raised them. Plus, a hilarious round of 90s and 2000s-themed Would You Rather that proves some things are better left in the past.

In this episode:

• Halloween, motherhood, and life lately
• Judging the Healing Meals Cookoff
• Growing up in the 90s and everything we forgot about
• AIM, Blockbuster, disposable cameras, and dial-up internet
• Things our kids will never understand
• The ultimate 90s/2000sWould You Rather

Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.

Christina: TYMO Automatic Curling Iron. It looks slightly terrifying, but Christina swears it’s magic. Five-minute curls with absolutely zero technique required!

T: Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara in Brown. Back for another Pink Spotlight because T loves it THAT much.

What’s one thing from the 90s you wish you could bring back? Come reminisce with us!

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

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Episode Description:

Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things and one dropped ball could send everything crashing down?

This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T are tackling the mental load of motherhood, the pressure to do it all, and the idea that not everything we’re juggling deserves the same attention.

And for once, they’re not exactly seeing eye to eye!

T takes a day-by-day approach, deciding what actually needs her attention and what can wait. Christina? She’s convinced EVERYTHING is a priority and struggles with the guilt when even one ball drops.

Using the theory of glass balls versus rubber balls, the two debate what really matters, what can bounce back, and why letting things go is so much easier said than done.

In this episode:

• The invisible mental load of motherhood and why everything feels urgent
• Glass balls vs. rubber balls: How to recognize what can wait
• Why some women can let things go while others feel guilty about everything
• The difference between being busy and feeling completely overwhelmed
• How priorities shift through different seasons of motherhood
• Why dropping the ball doesn’t always mean you’re failing

Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.

T: Rent the Runway! From everyday outfits to special occasions, T shares why she loves her monthly five-piece subscription and how she’s renting a gown for an upcoming event.

Christina: Depop! Christina is cleaning out her closet and giving her clothes a second life. Shop her personal closet here. 

So, which mom are you? The one who can confidently let a few balls bounce, or the one desperately trying to keep them ALL in the air?

Listen in and let us know whose side you’re on!

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.

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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 a girls’ trip to simply wanting an hour alone, why is it so hard to prioritize our own needs without feeling guilty?

And as we get older, are we finally getting better at choosing ourselves?

Maybe our selfish era isn’t about putting ourselves ahead of everyone else. Maybe it’s just about finally putting ourselves on the list. 💗

🎀 Pink Spotlights

T: A phone case from Velvet Caviar⁠! Cute, stylish, and a fun way to accessorize your everyday essential.

Christina: French Toast⁠, an affordable children’s clothing brand with adorable dressier options for boys! Christina found Leo’s wedding outfit for their recent Ireland trip through Amazon, and it was such a win. Leo is extremely particular about fabrics and comfort, but he was comfortable all day. The quality was fantastic for the price, too!

💗 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

What’s something you still feel guilty about doing for yourself? And are you ready to enter your selfish era?

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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 debates to questionable 2000s fashion choices, group chat secrets, and the realities of being a woman approaching (or navigating) 40.

Things get progressively more unhinged as we go, but somehow, between the laughs, we end up with a question that might actually make you cry.

Play along with us, compare your answers with your girlfriends, and let us know which question would start the biggest argument in your group chat!

Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.

T: A genius mom hack using ChatGPT! She takes photos of school flyers, screenshots of kids’ activities, and event information, then asks ChatGPT to help create calendar invites and reminders so nothing slips through the cracks.

Christina: Sweatpant jeans. YES, you read that correctly. Jeans that genuinely feel like sweatpants. They’re so comfortable Christina traveled in them, slept in them, and might never want to wear regular jeans again. She also loves this Aritzia lodge pants dupe that’s 1/3 the price! 

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.

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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 and families should look for, what treatment can actually look like, and why you don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support.

Christina and T also open up about struggling to enjoy parts of early motherhood because fear took up so much space, and we talk about how moms can begin finding joy again without turning “enjoy every minute” into another source of pressure.

We cover:
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD
• Postpartum psychosis and emergency warning signs
• High-functioning moms who may still be struggling
• Asking for help and what treatment can look like
• Supporting a partner through postpartum mental-health challenges
• Finding joy in motherhood without guilt or pressure

💗 Pink Spotlights
Each week, we share something making the week a little bit better.

Melissa: Letting go of the pressure to always do everything as a full family and making time to take her older two kids to things they’ll genuinely enjoy. Sometimes a little one-on-one or smaller-group time is exactly what everyone needs.

T: Christina! T gave her a very sweet shoutout for being such a generous mentor when it comes to content creation, always willing to share what she knows, answer questions, and help however she can.

Christina: Dubai Chocolate syrup in her matcha. It’s pistachio and dark chocolate, and she’s so obsessed she’s even traveling with it. It would also be amazing in coffee.

Follow Melissa: @mommebe_well

If this episode makes you think of a mom in your life, send it to her. And don’t forget to follow, rate, review, and subscribe to Pretty in Pink Again.

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.

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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 we get dressed, and why seeing something 47 times on Instagram can suddenly convince us we need it. Plus, Chenelle de-influences and re-influences us on what’s actually worth buying and shares what she thinks is coming next.

Maybe being stylish at 40 isn’t about keeping up with everything. Maybe it’s finally having the confidence to say, “That’s cute. It’s just not for me.”

Pink Spotlight 💗

Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.

T: Taking a page out of her mom and grandma’s book and watching a good show in the kitchen while meal prepping and cooking for her family.

Christina: Rodan + Fields lash serum and MERIT’s brown tubing mascara for an easy, softer everyday lash.

Chenelle: The Shark FlexStyle, an Airwrap-style hair tool that Christina also loves.

Follow Chenelle

Instagram: @themillennialtrendseeker

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more, and if you loved this episode, send it to your millennial group chat! Don’t forget to follow, rate and review the show. 💗

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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 what parents need to know about sleep training, independent sleep, bedtime battles, night wakings, early rising, regressions, separation anxiety, co-sleeping, screens, teenage sleep, and when a sleep issue could be a red flag.

We also get into the part we don’t talk about enough: what happens to parents when no one is sleeping. The exhaustion, anxiety, resentment, relationship stress, and guilt that can come with trying to “fix” your child’s sleep.

There is no perfectly executed bedtime in a real family. Whether you have a baby who won’t sleep unless you’re holding them, a preschooler suddenly waking at 5:30 a.m., a school-aged child afraid to sleep alone, or a teenager up all night on their phone, this is an episode to save, share, and come back to through every stage of parenting.

Pink Spotlights 💗

Each week, we share something making our week a little bit better, from products we’re loving to small habits, routines, and everyday things bringing us a little joy.

T: The famous Lola Blanket. After hearing multiple PIPA guests rave about them, T finally got one as a gift and officially understands the hype. Christina has loved hers for years, and you can use code CHRISTINAT35 for 35% off.

Christina: Getting out of the house. When you work from home, work out at home, and can get basically anything delivered, it’s very easy to never leave. Christina has been using preschool drop-off as a reason to stay out, run errands, work somewhere else, and just be out in the world, and it’s been so good for her mood.

Samantha: Journaling. Putting pen to paper has become a simple form of self-care and a way for Sam to slow down, clear her head, and take a little time for herself.

This is one of those episodes we truly think every parent should hear, because sleep challenges can show up at any stage. If you know a mom or parent navigating bedtime battles, night wakings, early mornings, or simply wondering if they’re doing any of this “right,” send this episode their way. And if you loved this conversation, please take a minute to follow or subscribe to Pretty in Pink Again, rate and review the show, and share it with someone who needs it. Every listen, follow, review, and share helps more parents find these conversations, and we’re so grateful you’re here. 💗

FOLLOW ALONG 💗

To learn more about Samantha, her approach to pediatric sleep, or how to work with her, visit her website where you can also listen to her sleep podcast. 

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.

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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 return after stepping away from that world for a few years. From how much Fashion Week has changed since she first started attending in 2012 to the trends she actually wants to wear at 40, plus what the trip reminded her about this career almost 15 years in.

And T is officially 40! She’s recapping her birthday weekend, celebrating with family, what surprised her about hitting this milestone, and what she wants this next decade to feel like.

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

T: It’s officially time for a fall purge. T is sharing her reset for everyone in the house, plus how she puts together a car bag stocked with all the things you suddenly need once school, sports and activities are back in full swing.

Christina: Chocolate brown suede is everywhere for fall, and after seeing it all over NYFW, Christina is fully on board. Her other fall fashion hack? Renting designer bags through Vivrelle so you can actually live with a style before committing to the purchase. Use code CHRISTINATARABISHY for a free first month of membership.

FOLLOW ALONG 💗

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.

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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, health challenges and the pandemic forced her to rethink the life and career she had worked so hard to build. What came next wasn’t an ending. It was an entirely new beginning.

Kerri-Lee turned a longtime love of interiors into The Kerri-Lee Mayland Company, expanded into writing and lifestyle media, continued learning new skills, and helped create Meet Me on Monday, a Connecticut gathering centered around local businesses, collaboration, and real-life connection.

And at 55, she’s still asking: what’s next?

We talk about what happens when a career becomes part of your identity, the fear of becoming a beginner again, friendships changing as you change, caring less about other people’s opinions, and why women need to stop treating a certain age like a deadline.

Kerri-Lee also shares what she wishes she knew at 25, what getting older has actually given her, and what she would tell the woman who feels stuck, behind, or convinced she missed her chance.

There’s also a very PIPA full-circle moment: Kerri-Lee originally found Christina and T through the podcast, only for them to discover that they had basically been neighbors all along. Since then, she has become one of the podcast’s biggest cheerleaders, a connector of women, and someone we feel incredibly lucky this little pink podcast brought into our lives.

In this episode:
• Leaving behind an identity you worked decades to build
• Kerri-Lee’s transition from NBC Connecticut anchor to interior designer and entrepreneur
• Starting over and being willing to become a beginner again
• Why reinvention doesn’t have an expiration date
• What 55 feels like compared to 25, 35, and 45
• Confidence, beauty, boundaries, and caring less about what everyone thinks
• How friendships and circles change as we do
• Finding new people in unexpected chapters of life
• Why women are craving in-person community
• The story behind Meet Me on Monday
• Building a career that doesn’t follow a straight line
• What Kerri-Lee believes younger women should know about getting older
• Why your most exciting chapter may be the one you haven’t started yet

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

Kerri-Lee: Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector. Her secret for covering veins, discoloration, bruises, scrapes, and all the evidence of being slightly accident-prone when she wants her legs looking flawless.

Christina: Fit For You. After nearly five years of mostly working out at home, Christina has officially joined a gym again. She’s been mixing strength and weight training with reformer Pilates and loving having both styles of movement in one place a few times a week.

T: Meta glasses. T and her husband both swear by them. She loves being able to listen to audio without AirPods, but the real win is capturing little moments with the kids without constantly having her phone in her hand. More present, while still getting the memory.

Connect with Kerri-Lee

• On Instagram
• & her design business

FOLLOW ALONG 💗

Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook! 

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If this episode resonated with you, follow, rate, and review Pretty in Pink Again. It helps more women find the show and allows us to keep having the conversations we all wish we were having more often.

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